Instruction Manual
Beginning Programming 8-19
Circles
There are two available methods for teaching a circle:
• Start, Middle, End (S,M,E)
• Center
The S,M,E method asks you to teach a starting point for your circle, a middle point, and an end point.
The three points are defined as points along the circumference of the circle and the circle will be
dispensed along the three points accordingly. The Start and End points may be the same point, but it is
not necessary to program the circle in that manner.
The Center method asks you to teach a starting point on the circle followed by a center point. This
method may be difficult to use if you can not accurately determine the center of your circle. The
Degrees
text box will automatically calculate the 360 degrees necessary to complete the circle. Activating the
Clockwise feature determines the direction the dispensing head moves while dispensing.
The
Line Style text box allows you to choose the line style for your circle. Clicking on Edit takes you to
the Edit Line Parameters dialog box for tailoring the line style. Weight Control lines can also be used for
circles.
Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes.
To program circles:
1. Perform the Programming Setup procedure in the Setup and Configuration section of this
manual, then return here.
> Load Side 1 of the Tutorial Board.
> When you create the Workpiece, define the Workpiece Alignment.
> Choose
No Fiducials.
2. Click on
Dispensing Elements from the Program Commands toolbar.
3. Click on
Circle on the Dispensing Elements toolbar.
4. Select the method (S,M,E or Center) for teaching the circle.
5. Use the Position Controls to move the dispensing head to the circle start point.
6. Click on
Teach.
7. Do one of the following:
> If using the S,M,E method, use the Position Controls to move the dispensing head to the
second point on the circle.
> If using the Center method, use the Position Controls to move the dispensing head to the
center of the circle.
8. Click on
Teach.
> If using the Center method, your circle is complete. Go to Step 12.
9. Use the Position Controls to move the dispensing head to the circle end point.