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1. 37 Std PEC TA Bocina a A oa 38 E AI A LEER 39 PLC Path earache EE 39 PMAC T ype 39 ENABEE PLC edo idas 39 SAVE A O 39 FE AA A 39 A NN 39 EDAM CEDE 40 QUID 40 Spindle Override RR Ee EE TRI e A E creia 41 W OTT TRENT AA Q 41 Table of Contents i PMAC NC User Manual P AE 41 Handle isset ere O A deu LE EI LS 41 A c edel ecl LII MeL CIAM IE 42 ETHER lene 42 NL OUI D a a Ii 43 Rapid Speed sesinin e ea r eE a a a a a ee a ee aa E E e E A SE M 43 Positive S W DI T s sareen i a E E a SER SEE a a REE ESS ERNE DERES Ea Eae ERE ES E seas 43 Negative S W TIME E iniiai Er E e E aao iia E dre ya ie S a iaeia 43 o2 43 HOMES Ped o an aa o aae Eae Ea E E o EE Eo DE EAE SAES 43 Positive Limit SWUCH carene a E E E E E aa E E ea 43 Negative 19 114 AAA E 43 INS A A ES ERNE EDER TERESE EEN FORENES SEERE ES bane caehea vitesse A E E 43 Home on C Channel sizes eene Fe E ss Es Een FE SOE DERNE AES RAE ER UE e Tes Pa Been SUUS OR EP SEE SEERE SEE 43 e ID 43 Feed cdm 43 Followthg A tere e SED SISSE SEE SENERE NESS ESSEN QUE A TUER ESSE ONSE SNERRE SNEEN PE en SEE AGERER e INEESSER 432. include MILL G include MILL M include MILL T Selceted PLC for download using NC SETUP program include INITIALIZE PLC include CNTLPANEL PLC include OVERRIDED PLC include HOME PLC include HANDLE PLC include SPINDLE PLC File names can be added deleted in the include files field for additional PLC e g Lube Coolant etc and this file can be downloaded manually using PEWIN utility AUTOPILOT Files MyMachine H This file is a blank file created by the AutoPilot program The machine related defines Macros can be written in this file for better document control and maintainability NC VAR IVR This file stores all the T variables generated by AutoPilot program using Machine Setup input INITIALIZE PLC This is a one time execution PLC This is used to initialize the NC system variables or I O Additional variables can be placed in this file CNTLPANEL PLC This is the control panel PLC for ADV810 48 CNC Autopilot PMAC NC User Manual OVERRIDE PLC This is the override control PLC used for spindle and feed rate HOME PLC This is the home PLC for all axes HANDLE PLC This PLC is for Handle SPINDLE PLC This PLC is for Spindle It can be open or closed OEM H This header file is created by the AutoPilot program based on user input and should not be altered MyMachine H file is to be used for general use NCPLC H This file is generated by
3. F5 6000 688 G96 MOS H89 617 695 G46 G26 H88 DAG 6 1666 6 6668 8 0688 8 0680 8 0000 8 0000 N60G 021 0435 N706120 5435F467 8 N88x8 2625V0 051520 5361 N96X 6 238676 68326 528 N100X0 2148Y0 124520 5194 N110X0 1909Y0 16620 5102 N120X0 167Y0 207520 5004 N13 6X6 143296 24926 49 N140X0 1193Y0 290528 4791 N156X6 6954V6 33226 4675 N160X0 0716Y0 373520 4553 N170X0 0477Y0 41520 4424 N180X0 0239Y0 456520 429 N190X0Y0 49820 4148 N200X 0 0239YB8 456520 429 N210X 0 0477Y0 41520 4424 N220X 0 0716Y0 373520 4553 N230X 8 0954Y8 33220 4675 On Cycle Start all the non motion codes will be executed Program Rewind Program Rewind rewinds the current program and initializes the program counter to the first line of the program Program Rewind is allowed in Manual mode without any condition It is allowed in AUTO mode if the program is not running and the Current Status Screen 5 item J displays STOP and IPOS In Position It is allowed in MDI mode if the program is not running and the Current Status displays STOP HOLD MDI Mode This is similar to AUTO mode and is used to execute the program The MDI Manual Data Input Editor Screen provides the ability to manually program and execute G code programs 26 Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User Manual Screen 20 Typical MDI Mode F500 0000 698 N65 N69 695 626 H88 DAA 6 6166 6 6066 6 6666 6 6666 6 6666 6 6666 698617 68318 Y18
4. Registry Edit View Favorites 43 NCUI 32 a Editor L REG_DWORD 0x00000001 1 Gg File Manager My ComputerXHKEY CURRENT USERXSoftwareXDelta TauXNCUI 32 Z 22 Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User Manual When the software panel is enabled the NC will look like Screen 16 NC Control Screen Software Panel Enabled El rJog Mode C Handle Continuous F500 06000 698 Dr M89 C Incremental C Home 695 G26 HOG DOG rSpeed Mult 3j Overrides Feed Low X1 100 0 100 0 C MedL X10 Rapid cie 9 0000 6 6666 8 0688 6 6668 6 1668 6 66606 C med x100 f100 0 C WedH X1000 Spindle ios N20G5469 068 0640617 N1OT1N6 N30G 0654X0 2863Y0 N 0G4321 H1 N5 H9 N6 06821 0435 Aj Single Block Dry Run N706120 5535F567 8 NS 6X 6 262596 041520 5361 ac a lea as N90X0 2386Y0 08320 528 N100X0 2148Y0 121520 5194 N110X8 1989Y8 16628 5182 Eyes sigo DS N120X0 167Y0 207520 5004 N130X0 1132Y0 24920 49 N140X0 1193Y0 290529 4791 N156X0 0954Y0 33220 1675 N160X8 0716Y0 373528 4553 N170X0 0477Y0 41520 4424 N180X0 0239Y0 456520 429 N196X6Y8 49826 4148 N200X 0 0239Y0 156520 429 N210X 0 0477Y0 41520 4424 0716Y0 373520 4553 0954Y0 33220 4675 Orient e e 9 9 9 te C High X10000 Operational Modes Delta Tau NC operates in Manual Auto MDI or DNC mode Manual Mode This mode is used for setting th
5. This will exit DNC mode and the regular file open dialog box will appear Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows 29 PMAC NC User Manual 30 Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC 32 User Manual Operating Instructions for ADV810 Control Panel 31 PMAC NC User Manual CNC AUTOPILOT Introduction CNC AutoPilot was developed to assist in setting up basic NC functionality allowing the integrator to concentrate more on custom machine software e g tool logic development ESTOP logic development etc e The program allows configuration of the axis motor relation PLC and machining parameter e The program is useful for setting the NCUI32 related parameters but not PMAC setup The PMAC Setup program is required e CNC AutoPilot also creates the modular file structure system This helps in documentation and better control of machine software The program removes the requirement of going through NC Registry Motion Application e The program is user friendly Each menu item on the screen is associated with a single line Hint and details are available by pressing F1 The hint displays on the bottom of the screen The CNC AutoPilot program is a part of NCUI32 installation It is available from the NC folder Screen 22 Available Applications 32 CNC Autopilot PMAC NC User Manual ts PmacTunin Internet Explorer Re Windows Update Un Fr S
6. USER MANUAL PMAC NC DELTA TAU Data Systems Inc NEW IDEAS IN MOTION Single Source Machine Control Power Flexibility Ease of Use 21314 Lassen Street Chatsworth CA 91311 Tel 818 998 2095 Fax 818 998 7807 www deltatau com Copyright Information O 2003 Delta Tau Data Systems Inc All rights reserved This document is furnished for the customers of Delta Tau Data Systems Inc Other uses are unauthorized without written permission of Delta Tau Data Systems Inc Information contained in this manual may be updated from time to time due to product improvements etc and may not conform in every respect to former issues To report errors or inconsistencies call or email Delta Tau Data Systems Inc Technical Support Phone 818 717 5656 Fax 818 998 7807 Email support deltatau com Website http www deltatau com Operating Conditions All Delta Tau Data Systems Inc motion controller products accessories and amplifiers contain static sensitive components that can be damaged by incorrect handling When installing or handling Delta Tau Data Systems Inc products avoid contact with highly insulated materials Only qualified personnel should be allowed to handle this equipment In the case of industrial applications we expect our products to be protected from hazardous or conductive materials and or environments that could cause harm to the controller by damaging components or causin
7. Disk free space 12 5 GB 237 KB Quy Computer The MyMachine folder is created by the Auto Pilot program and all the PLCs are stored into this folder e PLC PMAC PLC files to be used with ADV810 control panel e H Header files to be used in download e Mill Machine GMT code files e VR PMAC I variable file e CFG Configuration file to be used in downloading the PLC manually by using PEWIN32 software Build amp Download uses the MyMachine CFG file to download to the PMAC It uses the ADDRESS H and ADVCNTLU H files which are stored under C Program Files Common Files Delta Tau Shared folder Do not alter these files MyMachine CFG This file is the template file created by AutoPilot to be used in case of manual download This file can be used in the future for further downloads The sample file is displayed on screen 33 Control Panel PLC 4g PMAC NC User Manual Screen 33 Sample Configuration File amp j MyMachine cfg Notepad ioj xi File Edit Format Help Machine Name MyMachine CFG Created By CNC Autopilot UTILITY 1I This file is useful in download List all other PLC s than standard II PLC s and DOWNLOAD THIS FILE TO PMAC Men Machine Name MyMachine Date 05 28 2003 MO 1023 gt Q0 1023 2 0 P0 1023 0 include 10810 h include NCPLC H include MyMachine H include NC VAR IVR Include Machine Code File G M T code files
8. Write To Buffer Read From Buffer SNGL BLK BLK DEL OPT STOP ETE G90 G54 G17 G94 697 DEI XI 628 G49 G80 SEEN NN NN E LIEGE EEE JUR CI CAEN EE The display shows the typical MDI mode screen Press Write to Buffer to load the program for execution DNC Mode Distributed Numerical Control This mode is used to transfer NC programs from one host computer to another via serial communications This mode is not applicable to NC4 0 version How to Set Up the Communication Properties for DNC To transfer the files from a different computer first set up the communication properties for the Delta Tau NC controller and then match the same properties for the other computer Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows 27 PMAC NC User Manual Screen 21 Coordinate System General Tools Coordinate System e 1 IAC NC Registry Editor PMAC 0 NC 0 Code Axis Performance Lookahead r Feedrate Units Metric Feedrate DNC Port Port h zl Baud Rate so x Data Bits H Stop Bits fa H Parity None v Coordinate System Data File CAEN C Coords dat Browse r Feedrate Limits Max FPM 750 Max FPR fi 00000 DNC Parameters Minimum Buffered Lines 000 Maximum line length 256 DNC Flow Control DTR Disabled y Flow Software ATS Disabled y the parameter as Save Reg File Load
9. 12 NCUI32 exe Properties NCUI32 exe Properties C Program Files Delta Tau NC 2 36 _End Target Change rcon Open the Pages Dat file and append modify it for diagnostic The file itself is explainable and there are examples to support When the DIAG mode is selected the NCUI displays the Pages Dat file 20 Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User Manual Screen 13 Pages Dat File F200 0009 LOCAL VARIABLES 1 33 EAS zu HS oles LOCAL VARIABLES 1 33 G65 LEVEL 2 G17 695 LOCAL VARIABLES 1 33 G65 LEVEL 3 G46 620 H61 DOG LOCAL VARIABLES 1 33 G65 LEVEL 4 COMMON VARIABLES 100 131 16 9088 COMMON VARIABLES 132 163 0 8098 E COMMON VARIABLES 164 195 3 1099 B COMMON VARIABLES 196 199 COMMON VARIABLES 4500 531 RZUCENGS SESSENGETT COMMON VARIABLES 532 563 N18T1H6 6 23 N306 0654X8 2863Y8 Nh865321 H1 7 NS GMO N6 86 621 0435 8 25 N70G120 5435F467 8 Ho 26 N80X0 2625Y0 041520 5361 N9 0X8 2386V8 88328 528 410 27 N199X8 2148Y9 124528 5194 N116X68 196976 16626 5162 11 28 N128X8 167Y8 207528 5904 N130X0 1432Y0 24928 49 12 29 N148X0 1193Y8 290528 4791 E N159X8 0954Y8 33228 1675 N168X0 0716Y8 373520 4553 431 N170X0 0477Y0 41520 4424 N180X0 0239Y0 456520 429 15 32 N190X0Y0 49820 4148 N200X 0 6239Y0 456520 429 16 33 N218X 8 85778 51520 2525 N220X 0 0716Y0 373528 4553 N230X 0 0954Y0 33220 1675 GOTO ll PREV PAGE NEXT PAGE
10. ES pes uM F8 Rewind This function is used in Program Rewind The rewind is possible in MDI or AUTO mode only if Current Status shows STOP and IPOS In addition rewind is possible in Manual mode Refer to Screen 5 item J F9 Editor This function is used in loading or modifying a current or new part program Advance features such as Search and Replace are available Program editing is possible in Manual mode only Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User Manual F10 MSG This function is useful in reading the error messages Screen 14 Error Messages EN PMAC NC Control MILLA NC Repeat 1 of 1 Line 6 of 117 Alrm No Type Description Warning xis X 3013 B Tue Jul 24 EEE Not home referenced Warning xis Y 3013 8 Tue Jul 24 12 19 27 2001 Not home referenced Feedrate gt rea 0 acr 6 0 X rPH etur Fo 180 0z RO 160 Spindle gt EM AN Max 6000 fct 8 CSS 0FF 0UR 189 xX AXIS ss cr mw A ere ee TEES EL A AAI To Clear the messages press F12 and select F2 F11 OPER This function displays the software control panel and is used when the Hardware control panel is not available All the NC functions are possible Setting window s registry key UseOperatorDialog to 1 enables the Software control panel The registry path is displayed Screen 15 Enabling Software Control Panel g Registry Editor olx
11. Manual How to Use CNC AutoPilot Select the CNC AutoPilot application from NCUI folder as shown in Screen 3 At the start of the application the first introduction screen will be displayed as shown in Screen 24 Screen 24 AutoPilot Opening Screen Delta Tau Data Systems CNC AUTOPILOT Date 27 June 2001 Version 1 1 6 Mill C Lathe Application Cancel The Application title will display the selected machine type The machine type is automatically selected based on the NC installation If trying to select the other application CNC AutoPilot will give an error message Verify the type of application and Press Start to continue The Axis Motor tab will be displayed Screen 25 Axis Motor Control Panel PLC 35 PMAC NC User Manual CNC Autopilot Program For MILL Application td PLC Machine Setup Axis Motor Definitions Position Unis Axis Mtr No Pulses Per Unit Feedrate Axis English inch X fr 25400 00000 Metric mm 23 if a j25400 00000 Display Format Z fes4o0 00000 Inch fpa SP a 200 00000 MM jas g foco Degrees fa lB fo 0 00000 Mid 23 c pP fu Ia ma v B ow we o Reset All Pulses Per Unit Decode Control Encoder Lines Ballscrew Pitch Unit Conversion Factor BallScrew in MM Example 4cts line 8192 lines rev rev 5mm 25 4 mmfinch 166461 48 PPU Update Build Build amp Download Press F1 for Hel
12. PLC is generated and stored in PLC Path By default this is checked This check box is present in every PLC group box Cntl Panel This group box takes the input for creating Control Panel PLC To create the Control Panel PLC enter the type of control panel Delta Tau standard NCUI 32 has different types of Control Panels Currently this software supports ADV600 ADV800 and ADV810 The details of these control panels are available at www deltatau com The Control Panel PLC output changes according to the selection of control panel Select the appropriate panel By default ADV600 control panel is selected In our case it will be ADV810 As soon as the ADV810 radio button is selected the Spindle and Feed rate override will be selected as type ANALOG See Appendix A for details Control Panel PLC 39 PMAC NC User Manual Adv Settings The Adv Settings function displays the screen shown below Advance Settings allows setting of some special features of NC Screen 27 Advance Settings Advance Settings Switch Type No of 1 0 Cards Gray Scale Iv 1 0 Card 1 C Binary VO Card 2 YO Card 3 WO Card 4 Display Priority VO Card 5 Control Panel C Software Panel Press Done when Finished Switch Type This setting is changed only if the control panel uses binary type switches Presently all the Delta Tau control panels use gray scale type switches so there is no need to change
13. Reg File Open the NC Registry NC 3 0 onwards Motion Application V2 36 or older and select Coord Sys Set i DNC Port Group Box Port COMI or COM2 whichever is available Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 7 Stop Bits 2 Parity None DNC Flow Control DTR Disable Flow Software RTS Disable This finishes the COM port setting for the destination NC controller Use the same settings on the source computer How to transfer the file using DNC Make sure the COM port settings are the same on both sides Delta Tau used Predator software to test for file transfer e Select Manual Mode e Press F3 Press Fl Press F3 DNC mode 28 Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User Manual On selecting DNC mode a dialog box will be displayed Press Yes to confirm the mode Press F12 e Press F2 OPEN On selecting OPEN the DNC buffer will be open for the communication Prepare for file transfer on the source computer and Transfer the file On successful file transfer the program will be displayed on the screen This completes the file transfer operate the NC How to Disconnect from DNC mode To come out of DNC mode take the following steps Press F3 PROG Press Fl Press F3 DNC On selecting DNC mode a dialog box will be displayed Press Yes to confirm the mode Press F12 e Press F2 OPEN
14. Speed Select High 0 01 Manual Set the speed for Jog operations and set the Medium 0 001 increment per division in Hand wheel mode The Low 0 0001 high medium and low are the speeds in jog mode and numeric inputs are in hand wheel mode Axis Jog JOG JOG Manual Select axis using the axis rotary switch and press cont the key HandWheel Handwheel Manual 1 Select axis using the axis rotary switch Select Handle the increment using speed select and move the hand wheel 2 To set the ZERO on hand wheel without moving the axis press Hold and then set hand wheel to ZERO This is a useful feature for setting a job Manual Mode HOLD and AUTO or To switch to manual mode from AUTO or MDI selection Handwheel MDI press HOLD and then move the handwheel ONLY for This will not move the axis VERSION 3 x Manual Mode MANUAL Mode AUTO or To switch to manual mode from AUTO or MDI selection ONLY for MDI press MANUAL VERSION 4 x This button is present for NCUI32 V 4 x Auto mode AUTO MODE Manualor Select to switch to Auto mode To switch from selection MDI MDI mode to AUTO the program must be in HOLD otherwise the command will be ignored MDI mode MDI Manualor Select to switch to MDI mode To switch from selection AUTO AUTO mode to MDI the program must be in HOLD otherwise the command will be ignored Program Start CYCLE START AUTO or Start the NC Programs Cycle Start LED will be MDI ON Program Hold FEED HOLD AUTO or Hold the NC Prog
15. functions are possible Open and Search Open is used for loading a new part program file Search is used to search the string in the part program This can be used to start the program in the middle or recover the program from the same point where it left stopped All the non motion codes are executed This can be treated as the MID PROGRAM START function F4 Offset F4 allows the machine operator to quickly and easily establish G54 through G59 machine work coordinate sometimes referred to as fixture offsets values On pressing F12 Set X Set Y Set Z and Set All functions are available to set the work offset The work offset G54 to G59 can be select by moving Left or Right Arrow or Tab key Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows 15 PMAC NC User Manual Screen 6 Position Display TT 18 x Repeat 1 of 1 Line 6 of 91 N8688888 a ssa 4 3 4567 0000 ess D 0 0000 4 0000 e 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 o dic Ma LRL MERE 0 4375 0 4375 0 1375 ERR e eta cece ESPERES 0 0 0000 0 0000 c54 1 Pe 0 0 0000 0 0000 Ea NES LUE 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 A C oom 0 0000 Y 0 0000 Y 0 0001 St I ae Gla 1 P12 n nnnn nnnn nnnn zl 0 4100 0000 0276 Gauge Block Height 2 0000 Clear All Jen NNNM INN NN ITEIOCONNN 06 ETC EC SS TEA Sz axis con MEM WARNING BUF OPN RS27h BIN 5 0 Fl F2 NENNEN F4 FS F6 F7 F
16. this setting Display Priority Display Priority is a standard setting that does not need to change Display Priority sets the preference for the NC display The priority can be set to either Software Panel F11 Key or Control Panel If Software Panel is selected then the Software Operator panel will be displayed in NC software This is only for those who do not want a Hardware control panel No of I O Cards This box is for adding I O cards Default control panel PLC reads and writes one I O card When the control panel type is ADV810 then these settings are not available For ADV810 use I O M variables defined in IO810 H file The file can be found at C Program FilesiDelta Tau SharedMOS10 h This file is already included in the CFG file output of AutoPilot Override This group box takes the input for machine override parameters 40 CNC Autopilot PMAC NC User Manual Spindle Override This group box is used to set Spindle Override percentages The Speed Min sets the Minimum Spindle Override and the Speed Max sets the Maximum Spindle Override The Digital and Analog Radio Buttons set the type of switch used for setting Spindle Override Range Default 50 to 110 Allowed 0 to 200 Settable Feedrate Override This Group Box is used to set Feedrate Override percentages The Feed Min sets the Minimum 46 Feedrate Override and the Feed Max sets the Maximum Feedrate Override The Digital and Analog Radio Buttons set the t
17. v Increment j ls i nitialize 38 CNC Autopilot PMAC NC User Manual Machine Name Machine Name allows entering a Machine Name up to 15 characters This Machine Name is used for generating the CFG file as well as for creating the directory The default Machine Name is ADV600 which is one of Delta Tau s available Control Panels For example if the machine is MyMachine then CNCAutoPilot will create the directory MyMachine under c Program Files Delta Tau All the PLC Header etc files are stored in this folder PLC Path The PLC Path allows storing the PLC files The standard path C Program Files Delta Tau lt Machine Name is recommended for better organization If Browse is not used then the Machine Name will be used as a directory name If Browse is used write a name for the directory As soon as a Machine Name is entered the PLC Path is updated automatically PMAC Type The program detects the type of the PMAC automatically and displays it here Default PMAC Type is PMAC TURBO 2 ENABLE PLC If Enable PLC is checked then all the generated PLCs are enabled SAVE PLC If SAVE PLC is checked then the Save command is issued to PMAC after download This saves all the PLC and I variables in the PMAC memory There are five standard PLCs that can be configured based on the type of control panel hardware The next section explains more about configuring these PLCs Enable If this Check Box is checked then the
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19. 20 4424 N220X 0 0716Y0 373520 4553 A A N230X 0 0954Y0 33220 4675 y xas wmm i cS NO BUFFER 0 6 N CM EZ FS F6 F7 T F9 F10 am 12 Pos PRG TOOLS SETTING DIAG ES EDITOR MSG ownw A Application Name B Current part program file for execution C Current tool number On Startup this is always TO Updated in AUTO or MDI mode on tool selection D Active G codes Updated in AUTO and MDI mode E Current program position Updated in all modes F Current Part program The red rectangle box marks the line to be executed 12 Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User Manual G Feed rate This horizontal line has six boxes as follows 1 Current feed rate value from Part program F code 2 Actual feed rate This value may not be the accurate measure as NC displays the sum of the actual velocities over the axis Feed rate mode feed rate per minute Current program mode This can be Cut G1 G2 etc or RPD GO 5 Current feed rate and rapid override values These values are same as there is only one 6 Feed rate override control H Spindle This horizontal line has six boxes as follows Current spindle mode CW or CCW Current selected spindle speed S code Maximum allowed spindle speed Special spindle mode constant surface speed If the mode is on it will display ON 1 2 3 4 Current a
20. AutoPilot It consist of the defines constant based on the user input MILL G MILL M and MILL T are the G M and T code files used in the application ADVCNTLU H This file is in C Program Files Common FilesiDelta Tau Shared folder and should not be altered This will be useful in assigning USER buttons from ADV810 control panel 10810 H or 10600 H This file is Input Output file The IO810 header file is for ADV810 and 10600 is for ADV600 type controller These files can be modified as per user need and are found in C Program Files Delta Tau PmacNC Mill Control Panel PLC 49 PMAC NC User Manual APPENDIX A Control Panel PLC Architecture change between NC4 0 and NC2 36 NC3 11 CNC Autopilot utility comes with NC4 0 and generates CONTROL PANEL PLC All settings e g Jog Speed Handwheel Increment etc are set through PLC and not from NC software The Control Panel PLC is independent of NC software and NC software will not override the values NC software will set the bit in PTRM Command Register and PLC will take action based on command register On completion of the command PLC will set the DPRAM bit for the status register so that NC can display the values In the example C FEED M is the command register and S FEED M is the status register This is used even with SOFTWARE CONTROL PANEL Example code for NC4 0 CONTROL PANEL PLC Software based speed selection If the user wants to change the J
21. CT 8 8 ZENNA Spindle gt Max 76006 CSS 0FF OUR 116 ms qp uM p IO loc A ARA ESEIRIEDQSSSRUERENT EEBGRSRICTL IURIS F12 How to Set the Tool Offset The offset can be changed only in Manual Mode 1 Move to the appropriate Z height position 2 Press F12 to go to Tool offset setting page 3 Press SET Z to set the offset NC software will need confirmation Press OK to SET or CANCEL to previous value Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows 17 PMAC NC User Manual Screen 9 Z Axis Query Change El You have changed axis Z tool geometry offset from 0 000000 to 3 100000 Do you wish to keep the new value of 3 100000 in om F6 Settings The Setting Screen with Parts Counter amp Parts Total screen provides machine operating and power on totals cycle time and cutting time and parts counter parts required total This screen also provides the current time and date Screen 10 Settings FA PMAC NC Control BEE amis EH BR Machine Life Totals 8 Cycle Totals i Days Hr MnSec Hr Mn Sec B 90 0 89 Machine On Time 000 00 01 07 Cycle Time 00 00 00 Cutting Time 000 02 38 44 Cutting Time 00 00 00 5 9 515 DOG X i x Running Time 001 02 33 25 Timer 00 00 00 8 8068 9 0090 de SUR Power Up Totals s Parts Count Days Hr Mn Sec UE q98 Machine On Time 000 00 01 07 Parts Required 0 y Cutting Time 000 02 38 44 Parts Count 0 Runn
22. In Position Band ii 43 L okAhead GIN E SEE 43 Function Buttons seis in NN 44 Usher 44 BULL T pios 44 Build UB ET SEES 44 CNC AutoPilot Example eee EIE ede REEF DE Meets de esee EA ire id 45 MyMavchineCEG iii eia Re RUE da 47 AUTOPILOT Piles E iii 48 I E AA AA NC 48 NC I VARIVR cp er ae 48 INITIALIZE PEC oia 48 CN TE PAN DIETE CERTE 48 OVERRIDE PEC mr sia 49 HOME PLC esee RN Md NEM NNI ME NIMM IE E 49 HAN DEE PLC RAS a IMEEM EE IE aras EE 49 SPINDLE PLO eeu e De eR uiu dd IEEE MEME MA 49 OEM TH e 49 NEPLE H sun nda in sa 49 ADVCNILU 2 eost tate A e ooi petes 49 IOSIO H or 10600 Be ada 49 AAA 50 Table of Contents PMAC NC User Manual INTRODUCTION This manual discusses NCUI32 Version 4 0 operations This software works with Delta Tau ADV810 controller with UMAC or QMAC In operation this software is not different from other NC software like NC3 x series for USB and NC2 x for ISA PCI bus The NC4 0 software is not backward compatible so it can not be used as upgrade for older NC software The NC4 0 software works with PEWN32 PRO development Package Getting Started This will provide a Step By Step procedure to setup and run PMAC NC32 with UMAC or QMAC Assuming ADV810 system with UMAC or QMAC is ordere
23. S F9 F10 ri GE e e ee ee e eren Astart C amp a GICAWINNTsystem32 Windows Task Manager Gz PMac Nc Control e Ncui32 CBSO 2157m How to Set the Work Offset The offset can be changed only in Manual Mode 1 Move to the appropriate axis position 2 Selectthe required Work Offset G54 to G59 3 Press F12 to go to offset setting page 4 Press the appropriate SET button to set the offset NC software will need confirmation Press OK to SET or CANCEL to previous value Screen 7 Work Offset Query You have used position setto change G55 axis X from 0 00000 to 17 00000 Do you wish to keep the new offset of 17 00000 in omes 16 Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User Manual The SET ALL button will set the work offset for all the axes F5 Tools The Tool Offset Screen allows quick and easy establishment of tool length definitions gage block height and cutter compensation values Press the F12 key function toggle key Set Z appears on the F2 button Screen 8 Tool Offset FA PMAC NC Control a x 8266 NC Repeat 1 of 1 Line 6 of 91 N868888 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0001 Y 0 0001 Y 0 0001 0 4375 0 4375 0 4375 H m o H a c cc O cccoccccccoccoco co cc cc ccoccocccccoc3o 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 ono 0 0000 0 0000 0 0001 0 0000 0 0276 0 0000 Clear ALL Feedrate gt F1000 6 A
24. alog output 10 V to the Amplifier 2 Commutation with PWM output to the Amplifier Use PMAC TUNING PRO to fine tune the motors Set all other motor parameter like Motor Acceleration Deceleration Maximum Speeds Software Limits etc Use simple commands 1 J J etc to JOG the axis to make sure motor tuning is OK 6 Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User Manual This completes motor setup Backup all the motor I variable 1x00 Ix99 x Motor number using UPLOAD Variables from PEWIN32 PRO File menu Step8 CNC Setup using CNC AutoPilot This program works like a WIZARD program and generates the CNC project template This program is used to setup Standard PLC s for the ADV810 control panel The idea is to generate these basic PLC s and modify according to the user needs if needed This program allows user to set Motor coordinate system definitions Mode of operation mm Inch and some of the machine parameters It also generates Control Panel PLC HOME PLC Handwheel PLC OPEN or CLOSE loop Spindle PLC For more detail please refer to the CNC AutoPilot section from the manual Step9 CNC setup using NC Registry This program is used to set File Input Output path for NCUI32 If the CNC AutoPilot program is used then verify all the settings under Axis Tab Set Probing Errors Events and Messages Tab for appropriate file path for NCUI32 Select Done to end the program PMAC NC Regist
25. and its release date This information is useful in reporting any problem to Delta Tau Data Systems support team Screen 4 PMAC NC 32 Startup Screen amp Ea My Documents PmacTunin NC Installation dez Recycle Bin Notepad 2 a Data Systems INC Internet oops bmp u m A PMACNC Reader 5 0 m m ra j Version 4 0 0 0 F APR 23 2003 AutoPilot 4 0 Shortcut to Copyright c 1992 2002 Delta Tau Data Systems INC NCUI 4 0 This program is protected by U S and international copyright laws Ky gt PEWIN32PRO RAI Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows 9 PMAC NC User Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADV810 CONTROL PANEL These procedures are helpful when a CNC AutoPilot program is used to create a Delta Tau standard PLC On the ADV810 Control Panel there are 24 push buttons two Analog pots for override axis selection switch and hand wheel The NC uses the 16 pushbuttons and the remaining eight pushbuttons can be used The Emergency switch is available on the panel but to use it connect it in the machine electrical logic Function Push Button Active In Comments Switch Mode Axis Select AXIS Rotary Manual The axes which are assigned to the motor are Switch displayed on NC screen Axis Home Machine Zero Manual Select the axis using the axis rotary switch and Home press the key
26. anual 3 PMAC Tuning PRO for tuning motors 4 PMAC PLOT PRO for data gather and analysis Please make sure all the software components exist In case if any of the software does not exist on the ADV810 please load the software it using CD shipped with the ADV810 ew My Documents Recycle Bin AutoPilot 4 0 a Accessories amp 810 Control Panel Test 2 Internet Explorer E AutoPilot 4 0 a 5 Outlook Express al AutoPilot Help 1 3 Intel E Mil Manual pdf 3 Windows Journal Viewer El Nc Registry Editor Search Windows Media Player El Operation Manual pdf 227 ES Delta Tau ES pmacnc 4 0 gt c 4 0 Settings Ej PmacTuningPro m Turbo Setup Pro Y Help la PEWINS2PRO PmacNC User Interface Version 4 0 stat OBO KASY usen e Manuals All the appropriate manuals needed for NC are installed with NCUI software These are 1 NC Operators Manual 2 NC programmers manual 3 NC Integrator Guidelines Manual Step4 Testing the ADV810 Control Panel Run the ADV810 control panel Test program SOCLB 810 Check to verify operation of the ADV810H W Refer to Screen 3 e The Green and Red represent the LEDs for the user buttons Click to check the LEDs e Press each button on the control panel and observe the change on the screen Move the Hand Wheel and see that it counts 4 Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User Manual e Move the Feed Rate Override and Spind
27. ctual spindle speed This value is accurate if the spindle is close loop 5 6 Current spindle override value L Mode This horizontal line has four boxes displaying the current mode Auto Manual or MDI p The first second and third box display the different information in Manual and AUTO MDI If the mode is AUTO MDI then these are Single Block Block Delete and Optional Stop When the button is selected for one of these functions the corresponding box is highlighted If the mode is Manual then the first box displays current selected Axis X Y etc The second box displays manual sub mode Continuous CONT jog Handle Home The third box displays current speed selection for the Manual sub mode CONT and HANDLE These are High Medium Low or 0 01 0 001 or 0 0001 io 4 The fourth box displays the current active modal codes in AUTO MDI and is empty in Manual mode Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User Manual J Current Status This last horizontal line can be Warning Ready Inhibit Message or Alarm It has five active blocks as follows 1 The first and second boxes are active in AUTO or MDI mode The first box displays the j Status of the current part program Run Hold or Stop The second box displays the motor status In Position IPOS only if all the axes are IN POSITION 3 The third box displays the program buffer status If it shows BUF OPEN then t
28. d The word controller in this document refers to UMAC or QMAC Step1 Unpack the ADV810 and the controller Unpack the ADV810 and controller Check for damages Check for the Microsoft license on the side of ADV810 There are three cables shipped with ADV810 1 Power Cable 2 ESTOP Cable with NC contact 3 USB cable for connecting to the controller Step2 Power to the ADV810 Please provide the AC power to the ADV810 Refer block diagram nol Switch on the ADV810 The switch is located on the bottom of the controller The ADV810 is a Pentium4 computer with WIN2000 operating system On success it will show regular WINDOWS 2000 start up screen Step3 Verification of the software on ADV810 All ADV810 are shipped with preinstalled software The list of software e PMAC NC 22 V4 0 User interface software for NC e CNC AutoPilot Setup software for generating standard PLC This includes Control Panel Hand wheel Spindle etc e 810 Control Panel Test Test program for testing the ADV810 control panel e NC Registry Setup program for NC user interface e PEWIN32 PRO Executive Development package software for motion controller This includes 1 PMAC Executive Program for setting up the motion controller communication and development of user PLC and G codes etc 2 TURBO Setup PRO for setting up Brushless Motor with commutation OR analog Brush motors Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User M
29. e Machine not for individual motors The first time the program is started Position Units defaults to English Inch and English Inch is checked on the screen Select Metric mm and the program will start in Metric mm thereafter until switched back to English Display Format The third box is Display Format This allows defining the display format for different Position units This display format is used by NCUI 32 to display the axis position The convention of the format is THE AHHE Le total number of digits is five with three of them after the decimal point Default format is 9 4 which means total width is nine digits with four digits after the decimal point Reset All This allows setting all definitions to 0 zero As 0 indicates that the axis is not connected this function helps setting a new Axis Motor definition quickly Control Panel PLC 37 PMAC NC User Manual Std PLC TAB Screen 26 shows the Std PLC tab Use the Std PLC tab to configure create and download the PLCs to PMAC and to start the basic function of the NC The basic functionality includes Mode selection Axis selection Jog Speed selection Handwheel operation All function keys from the ADV810 Panel single step optional stop block del etc Screen 26 Std PLC Tab 73 CNC Autopilot Program For MILL Application Machine Name ADv810 test PLC Path CAProgram Files Delta TauvADV810_test Brow Cntl Panel 4 Override Handle Spindle
30. e part which includes settings of the work offset and tool offset The possible axis operations include Axis Selection The axis can be selected using Axis Selector switch Axis JOG Axis JOG CONT is used to jog the selected axis JOG and JOG are possible choices Axis HOME Axis HOME Machine Reference is used to reference the selected axis Axis HANDLE Axis Handle is used for fine and controlled jog moves Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows 23 PMAC NC User Manual Auto Mode Typically this mode is used for running the part program Select Press AUTO to switch to AUTO mode The AUTO can be selected from Manual mode if all the axes are stationary or from MDI mode if the program is not running and the Current Status See Screen 5 item J displays HOLD and IPOS In Position It is not advisable to change the mode while axes are moving or program is running How to LOAD a New Program for Execution The program can be loaded from Auto mode or Manual mode NC always loads the last executed part program To load a new part program press F3 F12 and F2 This will open the dialog Box for loading the file Select the required file and close the dialog box by pressing OPEN Screen 17 Open File on File Baka Look in cnc tct Ely File name Files of type INC files nc Cancel The Look In folder is the folder set by the NC application to Start In See F7 Diag f
31. et Program Access and Defaults 7 Acrobat Reader 5 0 gt internet Explorer k e Outlook Express gj NC3 11 Control Panel PLC 4 810 Control Panel Test ES autopilot 4 0 AutoPilot Help Mill Manu lPmachic Setup Program Nc Registry Editor Ig Operation Manual pdf o PmacNC 4 0 OD 9 11 AM 33 PMAC NC User Manual To verify successful installation of CNC AutoPilot select it on screen 22 and verify the installation structure shown on Screen 23 E CAProgram Fi Screen 23 Installation Structure s Delta Tau CNC AutoPilot File Edit View Favorites Tools Help lt Back v gt gt 9 A Search ay Folders History Hz ox A Er Folders 4 34 Castlewood 3 Common Files G3 ComPlus Applications Delta Tau ADY600 CI advs10m Bostomatic NC Auto Machine Code Laser Compensation of MyLaser MYUMAC NC 3 00 ncui3 1adv810 Pmac Plot32 Pro SOCLB Test of TSEADV810 ME PA teradu2 tna i gt 3 object s Disk free space 12 Address a C Program Files Delta Tau CNC AutoPilot y Go 6 GB 574 KB J ny Computer 6 27 2001 5 34 6 27 2001 3 47 6 22 2001 11 2 x Nme size Type Mod ied Program Files File Folder i Accessories Minc_setup exe 544 KB Application C Adobe QNCSETUP HLP 32KB Help File 4 CNC Autopilot PMAC NC User
32. g electrical shorts When our products are used in an industrial environment install them into an industrial electrical cabinet or industrial PC to protect them from excessive or corrosive moisture abnormal ambient temperatures and conductive materials If Delta Tau Data Systems Inc products are directly exposed to hazardous or conductive materials and or environments we cannot guarantee their operation PMAC NC User Manual Table of Contents INTRODUCTION c SEES 3 S nuu m 3 Stepl Unpack the ADV810 and the controller eere eene ener tenete trennen 3 Step2 Power to the ADVS1O iie e eer Hb he PE RGERSE E Rb opa REP ER EEE EU Pea RP ere PESE Ere PERSE Fea eR n 3 Step3 Verification of the software on ADV810 essen nennen nennen ener inerenti nennen 3 Step4 Testing the ADV810 Control Panel 1 ssenensesereseren sneen serene een ene near sneen senere nrenne trennen trennen enne nren ne 4 Step5 Connecting ADV810 to Controller and to the machine sse 5 Step CommiuNi Caton set Up o eee ep ten ee Pen o ne S Ete be Hoe ose ee thea 5 JA 6 Step8 CNC Setup using CNC AutoPilot eeseseeseeeeeeeeeeee eene enne tren erken deentrar sepr enn AE Eb Kor 7 Step9 CNC setup usine NC Registry Lente rtp ri PRG eere dacs Font Uu Pe den ep Poena Ree nba Do iaa oido 7 Step 1
33. he CNC is ready to load the part program for execution The BUF OPEN is shown only in AUTO or MDI mode In manual mode this shows BUF CLS Close 4 The fourth box displays the type of standard code supported by Delta Tau NC RS274 5 The fifth box displays the status of dual port memory which is an essential component of Delta Tau NC If it displays DPR BIN then the memory is active for loading the part program If it displays NO BUFFER then the part program cannot be loaded Distance to go Updated in AUTO or MDI mode Current execution line number Active tool length offset number and tool offset number Updated in AUTO and MDI mode Active M codes Updated in AUTO and MDI mode Current feed rate selection in user unit Updated in AUTO and MDI mode vore Partial part program execution status repeat count and number of lines remaining in the program The manual will be referring to M N O and P sections extensively for explaining different NC modes Function Keys There are 12 function keys on the screen labeled F1 to F12 These function keys are available on every screen F1 and F12 keys are smaller in appearance and are assigned as Menu Navigators Fl is used to select the SUB MENU of the selected function key F12 selects the operation for the current menu F2 through F11 are discussed below F2 Pos Position Display function On Pressing F1 Machine Operator Commanded Distance To Go amp ove
34. ing Time 001 02 33 25 Parts Total 8822 Blocks Second 0 8 VB Z Date 8 2 2003 Time 9 15 51 AM eedrate 8 A 8 0 P i F0 0 0 RO 8 0 pindle 1 se ax 6000 A 6 0 OUR 91 ANUA X AXIS E HIGH Meee WARNING ue i BUF CLS RS274 BIN 8 8 Fl 4 6 9 12 POS PRG OFS TOOLS SETTING DIAG REWIND EDITOR MSG OPER 18 Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User Manual F7 Diag The DIAG F7 function displays the Diagnostic page It shows real time data This page displays dual port RAM raw data Command Status overview Spindle information and Homing information This is useful information for the Delta Tau support team when calling in with a problem Delta Tau has created a user definable diagnostic page for user diagnostics This page can be displayed by setting Windows registry key entry UseNewDiagnostics to 1 Screen 11 Registry Editor UseNewDiagnostics g Registry Editor Registry Edit View Favorites Help 3 INCUI 32 2 Name Type Data C Editor RS UseNewDiagnostics REG DWORD 0x00000001 1 X J File Manager ml rf My Computer HKEY CURRENT USER Software Delta Tau NCUI 32 Z4 The registry path is displayed with the key By default this key is set to 0 It is the User Integrator s responsibility to set it to 1 How to Display User Diagnostic Page The user diagnostic page can be displayed onl
35. le Override These should read 0 to 255 This completes the control panel test Screen 3 SOCLB 810 Check Program Screen m Advantage 8xx SOCLB Test Program _Green Usert Red Advantage 8xx SOCLB Test Green Red femen Users meds Green USE rea Auto 2 Coolant Bik Del Opt Stop EEEEREELE Feedrate Axis Select Spindle Green eve Start Red 248 124 x Mch Zero Green Jog Plus Red Manual Pulse Generator High 0 Green Jog Minus Red Green FeedHold Red EH END Low Step5 Connecting ADV810 to Controller and to the machine Refer the sample connection diagram to interface ADV810 Controller Machine At this point it is an assumption that user will use the sample diagram to connect ADV810 with the controller and the machine Step6 Communication set up Refer to the Diagram 1 and connect USB cable from ADV810 to the controller Power ON the controller and the ADV810 Make sure to keep ESTOP pressed to prevent motor run a way The USB interface is plug and play so USB device with appropriate controller type UMAC QMAC will be displayed in the Device Manager Device manager can be selected by Right click the mouse pad to select Properties Select Hardware Select Device Manager Please refer the screen Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows 5 PMAC NC User Manual E Device Manager pnt x ation yew e gt S Fe 0M Disk drives m Display adapters S
36. ng Error zo In Position Band feo Update Build Build amp Download Press FlforHelp 42 CNC Autopilot PMAC NC User Manual Jog Speed This sets the maximum Axis Jog speed in user selected units The user selected unit is displayed as Machine Unit The speed setting can be different for different motors Rapid Speed This sets the maximum Axis Rapid speed in user selected units This setting can be different for different motors This speed is GO speed in terms NC Positive S W Limit This sets the Positive Software Limit in user selected units This setting can be different for different motors Negative S W Limit This sets the Negative Software Limit in user selected units This setting can be different for different motors Home Offset This sets the distance in user selected units to move after machine completes the HOME Home Speed This sets the maximum machine HOME speed in user selected units This setting can be different for different motors Speed can positive or negative Positive Limit Switch This group of radio buttons per axis sets the basic condition for i homing Negative Limit Switch For example 1f Positive Limit Switch is selected then Homing Home Switch will be done on rising edge of positive limit switch and rising edge of C channel This is the same for the other two switches Home on C Channel Home on C Channel is used if the Homing is to be done on the ri
37. og speed THIS IS THE SECTION where the speed values can be set IF C FEED M 0 IF C FEED M SEL FEED 10000 I122 100 I222 100 1322 100 S FEED M C FEED M ELSE IF C FEED M SEL FEED 1000 1122 75 1222 75 1322 75 S FEED M C FEED M ELSE IF C FEED M SEL FEED 100 I122 50 1222 50 1322 50 S FEED M C FEED M ELSE IF C FEED M SEL FEED 10 I122 25 1222 25 1322 25 S FEED M C FEED M ELSE IF C FEED M SEL FEED 1 I122 10 1222 10 1322 10 S FEED M C FEED M ENDIF ENDIF ENDIF ENDIF ENDIF C FEED M O PREV 1 JOG SPEED I122 PREV 2 JOG SPEED I222 PREV 3 JOG SPEED 1322 ENDIF 50 CNC Autopilot
38. or information It is advisable to END a part program by M2 or M30 code Mid Program Start This is allowed only in AUTO Mode To start the program in the middle press F3 F12 and F3 Search The Search Dialog box will appear Enter the label string nearest to the required location of program start and Press Find Next 24 Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User Manual Screen 18 Find FA PMAC NC Control E T1 F5 8868 698 H85 Neo G94 G26 H88 DAA 9 0000 6 6668 6 6668 9 8808 6 6668 NO5G654G69 068 6640617 Findwhat NSD Find Next N18T1H6 N30G0G54X0 2863Y8 Cancel N40G4321 H1 N5 8H9 IV Match case N6 06821 0435 N70G120 5435F467 8 N80X8 2625Y8 04152 0 5361 386Y0 08328 528 2148Y0 124520 5194 1909Y0 16620 5102 167Y9 207520 5004 1432Y0 2492 0 49 1193Y0 290520 4791 0 0954Y0 33220 4675 0716Y08 373528 4553 N170X0 0477Y0 4152 0 4424 N180X0 0239Y0 156520 429 N190X0Y8 49820 4148 N200X 0 0239Y0 156528 429 N210X 0 0477Y8 141520 4424 N220X 0 0716Y0 373520 4553 N230X 0 0954Y0 33220 1675 Fl F2 EA F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 The search will find the label string and the execution pointer will point to the required program start location In the display it is shown as a blank red square The solid red band Screen 19 specifies the last executed line Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows 25 PMAC NC User Manual Screen 19 Last Executed Line
39. p With this tab enter the Axis Motor relations to be used for the machine Axis Motor Definitions There are three columns under Axis Motor Definitions Axis Name Mtr No and Pulses Per Unit Axis Name is fixed Mtr No and Pulses Per Unit entries are assigned e Mtr No Any motor can be assigned to any axis For example motor 2 can be assigned to axis X or 3 to axis Y etc The motor number cannot be duplicated For example assignment of motor 1 to axis x and y will result in an Invalid Motor Number error The range for Motor Number is 1 to 8 e Pulses Per Unit This is encoder counts per unit If the machine unit is inch then it is the number of encoder counts per inch To calculate this value a simple formula can be used Pulses per Unit Decode Control Encoder Lines Ballscrew Pitch Unit conversion factor Decode Control Turbo PMAC I7mn0 parameter value Default is 4 Encoder Lines The number of lines specified by the Encoder manufacturer used for the feedback For example For standard 5mm pitch ballscrew and 8192 lines encoders the pulses per unit value is Pulses Per Unit 4 cts Line 8192 lines rev rev Smm 25 4 mm inch 36 CNC Autopilot PMAC NC User Manual 166461 48 pulses per inch Where 4 cts line is decode control I7mn0 variable of PMAC Position Units The second Group Box is Position Units This allows defining the Position unit of the machine Inch mm This setting is for the complet
40. r allows the definition of Maximum Spindle Speed This input is used by Spindle PLC for setting proper RPM The program will not accept an RPM command greater than MAX RPM it will clamp it to Max RPM This finishes configuring the PLC input The next step is to set Machine Parameters Machine Setup Tab This menu allows setting of all the basic machine related settings for NCUI 32 such as Speed Following Error etc The menu screen is self explanatory The axes are displayed only if they are assigned to the motor In Screen 28 only X Y Z and S are displayed Therefore only X Y Z and S are assigned to the motor in Axis Motor tab Screen 28 Machine Setup Tab S3 CNC Autopilot Program For MILL Application Axis Motor Std PLC Mir 2 Parameter rM y Mtri3 ptr 4 Mtr 5 p Mtrf6 Mtr C Mirta i x Sr z S Il IH i Axis Name In Jog Speed 100000 joo oo 0 f E E E so Rapid Speed foo poo 300 000 200 000 00 foo 300 MED 300 Positive SW Limit P ng ile o ie ip le ile Negative S W Limit 0 I o ye pr me IIo Home Offset n 000 o 000 o 000 tfo fig fig fo fo Home Speed fioo fioo 100000 zoo 200 poo 0o Poo Positive Lit Sai C E E ANO C E E Negative Limit Switch C Ic ne c he E pe e Home Switch ic E ME HIC ja ne ME ME Home on C Channel a e Ie e We ic IC f CS SetUp Feed Rate 200 Iv Lookahead ON Followi
41. rall Position Displays are accessed Program Program Position Current Machine Positon Work Offset G54 G59 G92 Offset Active Tool Offset The Program Position display is meaningful only when operating a part program Operator Operator Position Current Machine Position Work Offset Machine The Machine Position is equal to the current axis distance away from the home position Commanded The Commanded Position is equal to the end position of the current move in program coordinates 14 Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User Manual Dist To Go The Dist To Go Position is equal to the difference between the Commanded Position and the Program Position Follow Error The Follow Error Position is equal to the difference between the instantaneous desired position and the actual machine position F3 Prog Program Display function This function displays the current selected part program On restarting the NC it displays the last selected part program On pressing F1 Text Check and DNC functions are available Check displays the part program and other NC display parameters such as Distance to Go or Active G code etc Text displays only the part program On selecting the DNC function NC will accept the the DNC file input on the serial COM port The properties for the communication port can be set with the Motion NcRegistry application program On pressing F12 two
42. ram Needs Cycle Start to MDI continue Single Step SINGLE STEP AUTO or Execution of NC program in single step mode MDI Press Cycle Start key COOLANT AUTO or The key handling is in CNTLPANEL PLC but MDI actual I O handling should be implemented by the user Feedrate FEED RATE AUTO or Controls the feed rate in G1 G2 and G3 moves override MDI Increases or decreases the axis speed proportionally Spindle SPINDLE AUTO or Increases or decreases the spindle speed override MDI proportionally 10 Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User Manual General Screen Display Breakdown This section discusses the screen components Refer to Screen 5 Screen 5 Screen Components AS a IN T y B Active T Codes Active F Codes cen TO FS00 0000 Active G Codes Active M Codes DV 666 696 655 MOS H09 617 694 697 Active Offsets E Lh 640 HOG DOG oe Position Distance To Go X 6 6666 X 6 6666 Y 6 6666 Y 6 6666 6 6666 6 6666 F NO565469 068 6646617 N10T1HM6 N3 66 6654X 6 286378 Nh0Gh321 H1 NS 0M9 N6 66621 0435 N766126 5435F 467 8 N80xX0 2625Y0 041520 5361 N90X0 2386Y0 08320 528 N100X0 2148Y0 124520 5194 N110X0 1909Y0 16620 5102 N120X0 167Y40 207520 5004 N130X0 1432Y0 24920 49 N140X0 1193Y40 290520 1791 N150X0 09514Y0 33220 1675 N160X0 0716Y0 373520 4553 N170X0 047740 41520 44424 N180X0 0239Y0 41456520 429 N190X0 0 49820 4148 N200X 0 0239Y0 456520 429 N210X 0 0477Y0 415
43. ry Editor PMAC 0 NC 0 x G E Tools Coord Sys Code Axis Lookahead Title r Machine Type 4 PMAC NC Control Mill C Lathe Auto start PmacNC p re of coordinate systems Limits Rates Messages Errors Events Probing Maximum rapid override 200 Maximum handle incr 0 01 0000 Maximum feedrate override 200 Least handle incr 0 0001 00 Default guage block height 0 000000 Least jogging incr 0 0001 00 Save Reg File Load Reg File On completion of this step ADV 810 is ready to RUN basic machine operation like Jogging Handwheel simple moves like GO G1 without actual cutting using NCUI32 software Step 10 User PLC The Machine Integrator usually does this step For a complete CNC machine operation other PLC s are often needed which are machine specific For example Lube Pump control Tool Changer ESTOP function user G M T code etc are usually developed by the integrator of the machine Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User Manual Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows PMAC NC User Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DELTA TAU NC FOR WINDOWS This section describes the operational interface for Delta Tau NC for windows It gives a detailed explanation of each screen and the keys associated with it Getting Started On startup the splash screen is displayed This includes the software version number
44. sing edge of C channel only Only one type of condition is selected Rising Edge CS Setup This group box consists of settings related to the NC coordinate system Feed Rate This sets the maximum Axis Feed Rate in user selected units Usually this is set for a complete machine This speed is G1 G2 G3 speed in terms NC Following Error This sets the maximum following error in user selected units This setting is for a complete machine and not for individual axes In Position Band This sets the In position band in user selected units This setting is for a complete machine and not for individual axes LookAhead ON This check box is true if PMAC type is Turbo This sets the basic starting parameters for the LookAhead mode for the NC These settings depend upon PMAC CPU frequency The following I variables will be set for NC Coordinate system 1 Control Panel PLC Ee PMAC NC User Manual e 15113 Move segmentation time e 15187 Acceleration time e 15120 No of segment For details on these parameters refer to the PMAC Turbo Manual Function Buttons There are three function buttons available on all screens Update This button updates the Windows registry values used by NCUI32 Registry values must be updated after the configuration of axes is complete for NCUI 32 to reflect the NC setup configuration UPDATE will work only if the NCUI32 application is not running In addition registry values
45. v le Override Method Increment Type Initialize Parameter CNC Autopilot PMAC NC User Manual For this example assume that Build is pressed This creates the PLC Screen 32 shows the files generated by the CNC AutoPilot program Screen 32 Files Generated A m Files Delta Tau MyMachine File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back y gt fg search Pyrolders CHuistory 4 Uz X A Edy Address C Program Files Delta Tau MyMachine Folders sh ComPlus Applications PIE CFG File 7 3 2001 4 14 PM C Delta Tau MILL G G File 7 3 2001 4 14 PM ADW600 MyMachine H H File 7 3 2001 4 13 PM adv810M i H File 7 3 2001 4 14 PM Bostomatic E OEM H File 7 3 2001 4 14 PM H E CNC AutoPilot NC I VAR IVR IVR File 7 3 2001 4 14 PM C Laser Compensation MFile 6 22 2001 11 33 AM C MyLaser CNTLPANEL PLC PLC File 7 3 2001 4 14 PM x MyMachinel HANDLE PLC PLC File 7 3 2001 4 14 PM MYUMAC HOME PLC PLC File 7 3 2001 4 14 PM H NC 3 00 INITIALIZE PLC PLC File 713 2001 4 14 PM EC NC 3 1 OVERRIDED PLC PLC File 7 3 2001 4 14 PM B SPINDLE PLC PLC File 7 3 2001 4 14 PM la MILL T T File 6 22 2001 11 33 AM CI ncui3 1adv810 Y Pmac Plot32 Pro C SOCLE Test C TstaDys10 CI tstadv810M 1 77 HomeConnect H InstallShield Installation Infc a Internet Explorer Pa microcoft Fronte aga E E 14 object s
46. will not be updated if the key is not active an error will be displayed The essential component of this utility is NCUI32 installed with some machine type either Mill or Lathe Build This function button generates the PLCs that are marked ENABLE All the PLCS are stored in selected PLC PATH The next step is to download these PLCs manually using PMAC EXECUTIVE software Use the Machine Name gt CFG file for download Build amp Download This Function generates the PLCs that are marked ENABLE All the PLCs are stored in selected PLC PATH gt This downloads the Machine Name CFG file to PMAC automatically If selecting PLC ENABLE and PLC SAVE it issues appropriate commands to PMAC 44 CNC Autopilot PMAC NC User Manual CNC AutoPilot Example This section will give a description of the CNC AutoPilot Program Refer to screens 29 30 and 31 which show the input for generating the PLC for ADV810 and UMAC combination On completion of these steps the Build or Build amp Download button can be selected If Build amp Download is selected make sure to check the ENABLE PLC and SAVE PLC box If needed Screen 29 Set up of Axis Motor Relationship CNC Autopilot Program For MILL Application i g g g a a g a a a Control Panel PLC 45 46 PMAC NC User Manual Screen 30 PLC Input hine Name MyMachine PLC Path CAProgram FilesiDelta Tau MyMachine Override Home Handle Spindle iv v i
47. y Floppy disk controllers EJ Floppy disk drives E3 IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gu Keyboards T Mice and other pointing devices 3 Monitors 89 Network adapters 4 Ports COM amp LPT p Sound video and game controllers m System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Delta Tau SOCLB USB Device Soclb sys Delta Tau UMAC USB 2 0 Device Intel PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller Intel R 82801DB DBM USB Universal Host Controller 24C2 Intel R 82801DB DBM USB Universal Host Controller 24C4 Intel R 82801DB DBM USB Universal Host Controller 2407 USB 2 0 Root Hub USB Root Hub USB Root Hub USB Root Hub IRI EE PRI I DRITTE If the device is present then ADV810 will communicate with the controller Run the application PEWIN32 PRO Select SETUP menu to setup the controller as DEVICE 0 NOTE NCUI32 works only with DEVICE 0 For details on setting up the DEVICE refer PEWIN32 PRO manual On successful setup open the TERMINAL and type command TYPE This command will return the type of the controller and clock speed etc This completes communication setup Step7 Motor Setup Refer sample diagram 3 for connecting Delta Tau make Amplifier to the controller Note All other amplifiers please refer the amplifier manual for connection Use TURBO UMAC Setup PRO to setup the motors Two types of motor setup are possible 1 An
48. y if the registry key UseNewDiagnostics is set to 1 e The next step is to select the appropriate Pages Dat file Delta Tau NC can be used with any kind of PMAC PMACI PMAC2 TURBO etc There is a Pages Dat file associated with every PMAC These files are available from the NCUI32 installation and can be found in C Program Files Delta Tau NC X xx where X amp x is NC installation version number The following table shows the association of these files with PMAC File Name PMAC Type Pages 1 Dat PMAC 1 Pages_2 Dat PMAC 2 Pages_3 Dat PMAC UltraLite Pages_5 Dat PMAC 1 with TURBO Daughter Card Pages_6 Dat PMAC 2 with TURBO Daughter Card Pages_7 Dat PMAC UltraLite with TURBO Daughter Card Pages_8 Dat UMAC with USB ADV810 e Once the appropriate file has been selected then rename it to Pages dat For example ADV 810 controller the file Pages 8 Dat is renamed as Pages Dat This step is required for the NCUI software less than version 4 0 This step is not required for NC4 0 software NC4 0 software will choose the appropriate file depending on the PMAC type Save Move the Pages Dat file into the folder from which NC Starts In Operating Instructions for Delta Tau NC for Windows 19 PMAC NC User Manual This can be checked easily by looking at properties of the application By default the start in folder is the same as the Installation folder Screen
49. ype of switch used for setting Spindle Override To use Analog pots for Spindle Override then check the Analog button Range Default 0 to 150 Allowed 0 to 200 Settable Home This group box takes the input for Home PLC When Command is selected the xHM commands are issued through Control Panel PLC This radio button resets Enable check box if selected When PLC is selected the Home commands are issued through HOME PLC This radio button is set automatically if Enable is checked Currently Home using the motion program feature is disabled Handle This group box takes the input for Handle PLC The Max handle increment sets Limit for the Maximum Handwheel increment per one revolution By default this increment is 1 inch Min sets minimum handwheel increment per division Default settings are Hand Wheel Revolution Speed Selection Position Increment 1 High Max 1 Inch 1 Medium 0 1 Inch 1 Low Min 0 01 Inch In this group box Max is by default set to 0 01 A typical Pulse generator has 100 divisions Thus in High setting the motor will move 0 01 100 1 Unit The Min specifies the increment when Low is selected ControlPanlPLC A PMAC NC User Manual Spindle This group box takes the input for Spindle PLC Type Type allows selection of the spindle type as Close Loop or Open Loop The Close Loop spindle requires a feedback Open Loop does not Max RPM This paramete
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