User`s guide

5.4.3 CIRCLE
The circle command is strictly 2-dimensional i.e. Z values remain the same throughout every
single element in the circle. The first Z-value entered is the value used in the (2-dimensional)
circle.
The next exercise is programming a circle (Figure C on the template).
Note: “6” = Circle
1. From the Select Instruction window, select Circle then tap “OK”. This will open the
Circle window and the operator is required to teach three points along the diameter
of the circle.
2. Jog to the desired start point of your circle, then tap “OK”. Tap “Teach” to register
the first point, then jog to a second point along the diameter of your circle, tap
“OK”. Tap “Teach” to register the second point. Repeat this process for the third
point. Once all three points are taught, the Operator needs to determine desired
direction of travel for the circle pattern. Default is a counter-clockwise direction but
can be changed by checking the box marked clockwise.
3. If the toggle bracket is selected in the Setup window, the toggle box will be visible
to the Operator to select, if desired. The line parameters can be set or changed in
the “Line Parameters” window.
4. If the three points taught do not define a circular shape, an error message will
appear.
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3. Select CP Start from the Point Type drop-down menu and tap “Teach CP”. The program will now advance to the next
instruction line in the program.
4. Tap “Edit” to set the line parameters accordingly for this arc application.
5. Tap “Jog” again and move to the point at the top of the arc (marked 2). Tap “OK” and select Arc from the Point Type
drop-down menu. Tap “Teach CP” to save this point.
6. Tap “Jog” a third time and jog the dispense tip to the end point (marked 5). Tap “OK” and select End from the Point Type
drop-down menu. Tap “Teach CP” to complete teaching the arc.
Note that the direction of travel for the arc just taught will be clockwise.