DIGITAL READOUTS

D80
Operation Manual
(Version 2.0)
 Instruction of Panel and keypad

1.System parameter setting

1.1 Axes parameter setting.
Selection of Linear Encoder or Rotary Encoder 1
Resolution Setting 1
Counting Direction Selection 1
Compensation Type Tetting 1
1.2 DRO Setting
DRO Type Selection 2
Inch mode decimal point switch function 2
Language settings 2
Axes number setting 2
LOGO ON-OFF 2
Data Recovery of Zeroing ON/OFF 2
Brightn ess function 2
1.3 RPM Setting
Pulse setting of RPM 3
RPM ON-OFF 3
1.4 Axes value combination setting
Axes combination 3
1.5 Shortcut key setting 4
1.6 Factory Reset
ID Checking 4
Full zeroing 200 points SDM 4
Factory Reset 4
2. Basic Functions
2.1 Zeroing, Data Recovery 6
2.2 Display in Metric/British units 6
2.3 Input Coordinate 6
 Instruction of Panel and keypad

2.4 1/2 Function 6

2.5 ABS/INC Way 6
2.6 Power Off Memory Function 7
2.7 Ref Ruler storage function 7
2.7.1 Find Zero Point of grating ruler (FIND.REF) 8
2.7.2 Find the Zero Point (FIND.OGR) 8
2.8 200 sets of auxiliary zero location 9
2.9 Linear Compensation 10
2.10 Non-linear Compensation 11
2.11 Calculator Function 14
2.12 Digital Filtering Function 14
2.13 Feed rate 15
3. Special Function
3.1 PLD Function 16
3.2 PCD Function 20
3.3 Smooth R Function 22
3.4 Simple R Function 27
3.5 Rectangle Chambering Function 30
3.6 Toper Measuring Function 32
3.7 Radius/diameter Conversion Function 33
3.8 Vectoring 33
3.9 TOOL Storeroom 34
3.10 EDM Function 37
3.11 Bevel Function 44

4. Appendix
4.1 Specifications 46
4.2 Mechanical dimensions and Installation Drawing 46
4.3 Troubleshooting 47
 1. System parameter setting

1. System parameter setting

1. System parameter setting
Select the after turning on the DRO to enter the system parameter setting.The
system parameter setting includes the axes parameter setting,DRO setting,RPM
setting,Axes summing setting,shortcut key setting,factory reset setting.

1.1 Axes parameter setting.

This includes Encoder---Encoder type selection(Linear stands for linear encoder,
Rotary stands for the rotary encoder),RES.---resolution setting(the resolution of linear
encoder or rotary encoder setting),DIR.---counting direction setting(0 stands for positive
counting,1 stands for negative counting),COMP.---compensation type(Linear stands for
linear compensation,Nonlinear stands for nonlinear compensation).

Note:The fixed resolution for linear encoder are0.1μm, 0.2μm,0.5μm,1μm,2μm, 2.5μm,

5μm, 10μm，50μm.The resolution of rotary encoder supports as min.10 lines,
max.999999 lines.
Axis Set Encoder RES. DIR. COMP.
Step 1,Enter the axes setting:
Choose the after entering the DRO Set X Linear 5.0 0 Linear

system parameter setting.Use the RPM Set Y Rotary 1000 1 Nolinear

to choose the Axis Set .Press ENT to + Set
enter the axes setting.Select the Key1 Key2
Z Linear 5.0 0 Linear
corresponding target to set by pressing Factory reset U Linear 5.0 0 Linear
the . The parameter behind the
Set
X indicates the current parameter of X axes.
Step 2 Encoder type selection(Encoder): Axes parameter setting
After entering the encoder type selection,
select the linear encoder(LINEAR) or rotary encoder(Rotary) by pressing the Set ,After
selecting well,press the to proceed the setting of other parameter
setting.Press C to save and return.
Step 3 Resolution setting of linear encoder(RES.):
When the encoder type set as the linear encoder(Linear),the resolution can be set
from the fixed0.1μm，0.2μm，0.5μm，1μm，2μm，2.5μm，5μm，10μm，50μm.Which
resolution need to be set should depend on the resolution of the linear encoder.Press
Set to set.After setting well,press to proceed other parameter.Press
C to save and return.
Step 4 Resolution setting of rotary encoder(RES.).
When the encoder type set as the rotary encoder(Rotary),the resolution need to be
set should depend on the corresponding rotary encoder’s lines.For example,when the
rotary encoder is 1000 lines,press Input to input by using the number keys.After
inputting,press ENT to save.And then press to proceed other parameter
setting.Press C to save and return.

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Step 5,Counting direction setting(DIR.）

The counting direction can be set as 0 or 1,0 stands for the counting direction of
the corresponding axes is positive.1 stands for the counting direction of the corresponding
axes is negative.Press Set to set.After setting well,press to proceed other
parameter setting.Press C to save and return.
Step 6 Compensation setting (COMP.)
The compensation can be set as linear compensation(Linear) or Nonlinear
compensation(Nonlinear),Choose the option from the two types according to the need.
Press Set to set.After setting well,press to proceed the other parameter
setting.Press C to save and return.

1.2 DRO Setting

DRO setting includes machine mode selection(Milling,Lathe,Grinder,EDM),
Language setting,decimals setting under inch mode (optional for 4 and 5),Axes number
setting,Logo on/off,Data recovery of Zeroing on/off,Brightness setting.
Step 1,Entering the DRO setting:
Select the to enter the system Axis Set Machine Language
parameter setting.By pressing the DRO Set
Mill English

to choose the DRO Set ,then press the Decimals Axis Recovery
RPM Set 5 4 ON
ENT to enter the axis number setting.
+ Set Brightness
Press the to choose the
setting target.
Key1 Key2

Background A
Factory reset
Step 2,Machine setting (Machine):
D80 is available for 4 modes which Set
are Milling,Lathe,Grinder,EDM.Users
can choose the one which is suitable for DRO Setting
the machine.Press Set to proceed the setting.
Step 3 Language setting(Language):
There will be several languages preset,users can choose the suitable language for
them.Press Set to proceed the setting.
Step 4,Decimals setting under Inch mode(Decimals)
When the D80 is under Inch mode,the decimals are optional for 4 or 5,users can set
according to their using habit. Press Set to proceed the setting.The defaulted number
is 5.
Step 5,Axes number setting(Axis):
The axes number of D80 are available for 5 as the maximum.User can set according
to the real usage.For example,when the D80 is purchase with 4 axes,user can set the
axes number to 1,2,3 or 4 axes to display.Press Set to proceed the setting.

Step 6,Data Recovery of Zeroing ON/OFF(Recovery):

When the data recovery of zeroing is in the statues of ON,press the zero button for
the corresponding axes,the value will be cleared.Press the zero button of the
corresponding axes again,the cleared value will be recovered.When this function is in
the statues of OFF,the value cannot be recovered if pressed the zero button for the
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corresponding axes.Press Set to proceed the setting.

Step 7,Brightness setting (Brightness):
Entering the interface of brightness setting,Press Set to proceed the setting.
Step 8,Background color setting (Background):
Background color setting,Press Set to proceed the setting.
Step 9,Exit the DRO setting.
When the parameter setting is done,press the C to return.The system will save
those settings automatically.

1.3 RPM Setting

The rotational speed measurement function is available on the D80.There are two
parameters can be set,one is the pulse number generated from the spindle which do
one complete circle movement.The other is to turn on or turn off the RPM
function(Switch).
Step 1,Entering the RPM setting interface. Axis Set
Select the to enter the system DRO Set
Sensors Switch
parameter setting,then choose the RPM Set 5 OFF
RPM Set to enter the RPM setting.
+ Set
Choose the setting target by press
Key1 Key2

the .
Factory reset
Step 2,Pulse number setting of RPM
(Sensors): Set
RPM pulse number indicates the
pulse number which generated from RPM Setting
one complete circle movement of
the spindle.This parameter should be set according to the number of magnet chips
installed on the spindle.For example,there are 5 magnet chips on the spindle,therefore
the pulse number here should be set as 5.Press the Input to proceed
the setting.The pulse number can be set as maximum as 200.
Step 3,Switch on or off the RPM.
User can switch on or off the RPM function according to the machining need.Press the
Set to proceed the setting.

Step 4,Exit the RPM function.

When the parameter has been set well,press the C to return.The system will save
the settings automatically.

1.4 Axes value combination setting.

User can combine any 2 axes value together.
Step 1,Entering the axes value combination setting.
Select the + to enter the setting.Choose the setting target by press the .
Step 2,Example of X axes setting:
Take the combining of X and Y axes value as the demonstration.Enter the axes
value combination to select the first widget,and then press Set to set the X axes to be
X=X+Y,after setting well,we need to activate of the axes value combination of X axes.
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Press Set again to set the second

Axis Set
widget to be ENABLE statues.This X X=X+Y DISABLE
DRO Set
setting applys to other axes setting
for this function.After setting well, RPM Set Y Y=Y+Z ENABLE

+ Set
press C to return. Z Z=Z+U DISABLE
Step 3,Quick opening of Axes value Key1 Key2

combination function: Factory reset U U=U+X DISABLE

To do the quick opening of axes Set

value combination of X axes,press X
first,and then press + when the Axes value combination setting
DRO is under the counting mode.
When the X axes has been set as OFF,this operation will be failure.

1.5 Shortcut key setting.

When the DRO is under counting mode,the shortcut keys’ position can be
adjusted for the convenience of operating.
Step 1,Entering the shortcut key setting abs 1 mm
Axis Set SDM inc 2 inch Ref
Select the to enter the system
DRO Set
parameter setting,choose the Key1 Key2
C +

RPM Set
by pressing the .Press the ENT R
R

to enter the shortcut key setting. + Set

F RPM HeIp
Step 2,Adjusting the position of the icon Key1 Key2

Select the target which need to Factory reset

be adjusted by pressing . Set

Press Set to confirm the target,and
then adjust its position by pressing
Shortcut key setting
.After setting well,press C to return.
Note：When the DRO is in the interface of shortcut key setting,the icons of the first line will
be display on the first page in the counting mode.The icons of the second line will be
display on the second page.The icons of third line will be display on the third page.

1.6 Factory Reset. Axis Set ID 05DBFF36 31345448 43167137

In factory reset,there are ID DRO Set
CPU Temp: 39.7 C Voltage:5.04V
Checking,Clear 200 groups of SDM RPM Set Restore factory settings
coordinates and factory reset. + Set SDM DRO
Step 1,Enter the factory reset Key1 Key2

Select the to enter the Factory reset

system parameter setting,choose the
Factory reset by pressing the .And Set

then press ENT to enter the factory reset.

Step 2,ID Checking
Factory Reset
When entering the factory reset
interface,there is ID of this DRO displaying with 24 decimals.Every DRO has only one
corresponding ID.
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Step 3,Clear the all SDM coordinates.

To clear the 200 groups of SDM coordinates,choose the SDM,press the Set to
enter the clear the all SDM coordinates.Press to proceed the setting.Choose YES
and press ENT to clear the all SDM coordinates.It may take around 1 minute to
clear,please do not turn off the DRO during this process.
Step 4,DRO Factory Reset:
This setting is to clear all the data saved in the DRO.Choose DRO and press Set to
enter the factory reset interface.Press to proceed the setting.Choose Yes and
press ENT to confirm the factory reset. It may take around 1 minute ,please do not turn
off the DRO during this process.

2. Basic functions

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2. Basic functions
2.1 Zeroing, data recovery
Function: Operator could zero the displayed coordinate at any position.
Example 1: Zero the displayed value of X axis at the current position.
Press X key to zero the displayed data of Y axis;
0

Press Y key to zero the displayed data of Z axis;

0

Data recovery
Function: Recover the data which has been zeroed by mistake at any position.
Example 2: Realize the data recovery of X axis.

Press X key to recover the displayed data of Y axis;

0

Press Y key to recover the displayed data of Z axis;

0

Note:If the data recovery has been switched off,the data is not able to be recovered.Please
switch it on in the system parameter setting.

2.2 Display in Metric/British units

Function: Display the location size in Metric (mm) or British (inch) units.
Press mm
to do the conversion between INCH and MM.
inch

2.3 Input coordinates

Function: Enable the operator to set the current position at any value.
Example 1: Set the position of the current X axis as 16.800 .

X 0.000 X 16.800
Y 0.000 X 1 6 8 ENT Y 0.000
Z 0.000 Z 0.000

2.4 1/2 function

Function: DRO provides automatic centre find function which divides the
current displayed position by 2 and sets the zero point at the centre of work piece.
1/2 Function for X axis
Press X once,and then press 1 2 to half the value.
1/2 Function for Y axis
Press Y once,and then press 1 2 to half the value.

2.5 ABS/INC Coordinates

Function: DRO provides two sets of standard coordinate display value, namely ABS
(absolute) and INC (relative) coordinates. The operator could store the reference
zero point of work piece at ABS coordinate, and convert ABS coordinate to INC
coordinate for machining. Zeroing at any position at INC coordinate won’t affect the

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length value relative to the reference zero point of work piece at ABS coordinate, which shall be
stored during the whole machining process and could be checked whenever necessary.
We can switch the ABS and INC coordinate by pressing the abs inc
.

2.6 Power Off Memory Function

In case of sudden powering off during machining process, DRO provides data
storage module which could store the coordinate and data before powering off.
When DRO is powered on again, all the data before powering off will recover
automatically.

2.7 Ruler storage function:

Function: In daily machining process, we often encounter such situations as power

failure or machining couldn't be finished in one day. If losing the machining
zero point, we have to retrieve the zero point of work piece which is
troublesome. What's more serious is that there's always errors in retrieving
the zero point of work piece by touching, which may cause errors to the
parts machined afterwards. DRO provides ruler storage function. It stores
the zero point of work piece by using the zero location of grating ruler,
which enables the operator to find the zero point easily after power off
without retrieving the zero point by touching.

Example: Take the X axis for example:

The mechanical zero location of X axis grating ruler
(a fixed point on the grating ruler) Grating sensor

work piece
Zero point of work piece

Store the distance to find ruler centre after power off,Reset the
distance, then the zero point of work piece will be retrieved.

Note: The ruler storage function in our DRO is the most advanced and easiest to
use in the DRO market. Each time the operator uses functions which may
affect the zero point such as Zeroing, finding centre and inputting coordinate
under ABS coordinate, DRO will store the distance between zero point of
work piece and ruler centre. So the operator only need operate under the
ABS coordinate to set the origin before either switching on the DRO or
machining (the work piece hasn't been clamped onto the table). Through
which the DRO will record the zero location of the ruler. Then DRO will deal
with other storage processes without bothering the operator.

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2.7.1 Ruler storage function (set the origin):

Function: When machining a complex work piece, its zero point couldn't lose under
the cases of power off or failing to finish machining in one day. In this
case we could set the origin under the ABS coordinate state of DRO to
store the origin of the work piece into DRO. DRO will memorize the
distance between the zero point of new work piece and ruler centre during
all the operations of resetting the work piece’s zero point under ABS
coordinate such as Zeroing, finding centre and inputting coordinate so as
to retrieve the work piece’s zero point after power off or closing ruler.
Set the origin Reference
Press Ref to enter the scale storage X Y Z U X 0.000
function.Select the target axes which
need to be set by pressing .Press Y 0.000
Ref
to enter the setting origin.Move
the scale until find its origin,at this
Z 0.000
moment,the screen will display the U 0.000
success to remind.Press C to return.
ORG Ref
Note:When the dot below the scale storage
is solid,it indicates this origin of this axes
Interface of scale storage
has been set.When the dot is hollow,it indicates
the origin of this axes has not been set.

2.7

Function: When machining a complex work piece, the zero point gets lost because
of sudden power off. After the power is connected, we couldn’t keep on
machining until we retrieve the work piece’s zero point. Note that we
couldn't move the machine by this time. When DRO's self-checking
abs
finishes, press inc key back to ABS coordinate (not necessary if DRO
is already under ABS coordinate when switched on). By this time we need
to record the data of X, Y and Z axis under the current ABS mode.
Detailed operating steps are shown below.
Step 1: Record the data of X, Y and Z axis
under ABS mode when DRO
Mill
ABS
X 0.000
completes self-checking:
MM Y 0.000
Example: If DRO completes switch-on
self-checking under ABS mode
:OFF
T:OFF X- R
Z 0.000
X axis is 12.500 Y axis RPM:1234 U 0.000
is 18.230 Z axis is 5.800 . abs
SDM 1 mm
Ref
inc 2 inch

Note: DRO couldn't deal with the data of X, Main interface

Y and Z axis automatically, so they
need to be recorded to find the zero point.
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Step 2: Enter REF function and select the function of retrieving the work piece's origin:
Find back the origin:
Press Ref to enter the scale storage function.Select the target axes which need to
be set by pressing .Press OGR to enter the finding back the origin.Move the scale
until find its origin,at this moment,the screen will display the success to remind.Press C
to return.This operation also apply to find back the origin of Y,Z and U.
Note: Select REF for ruler storage function (find the grating ruler’s zero location)
Select OGR for retrieving the work piece’s coordinate origin (retrieve the work
piece’s coordinate origin)

Step 3: After searching the work piece’s origins on X, Y and Z axis, turn the machine
under ABS coordinate state. When the coordinates of X, Y and Z axis are the ABS
coordinates recorded at power-on self-checking, this point is the one when
machining stopped at last power off and we could go on machining the
unfinished work piece.
Note: Retrieve the work piece’s origin. The data couldn’t be recovered until the
origin is set before machining.

2.8 200 sets of auxiliary zero location:

Function:
Typical grating DRO only provides two groups of coordinates, namely ABS/INC.
But in most of the daily machining occasions, operators always find it not enough,
especially in die machining or small batch machining. The DRO provides 200 sets
of auxiliary zero location (SDM) function to compensate for the shortage of the
ABS/INC function. But SDM is not just a simple additional INC coordinate, it has the
following difference compared to ABS/INC.
1. INC zero location is completely independent. Regardless of any change in ABS
zero location, INC zero location will never change. But the zero location of SDM is
relative to ABS, which means when ABS zero location changes, all the SDM zero
locations shall change correspondingly.
2. The distance of SDM relative to ABS coordinate could be entered by keys directly,
which is both fast and precise. SDM2
2 zero location
Applications of SDM in sub zero point: SDM1
1 zero location
Operators could
set each sub zero SDM3
3 zero location
location on the work
piece in the SDM
auxiliary zero
location coordinates. ABS work piece's
reference zero location
SDM4
4 zero location
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Press key or key to convert to SDM auxiliary zero location directly without
returning to ABS coordinate.
Applications of SDM in small batch machining
SDM function could store batch of working point positions in SDM zero location.
Operators could enter all the working points to the DRO at once. Alternatively,
operators could also input the working points into SDM of DRO when machining the
first work piece. Afterwards they only need to adjust the reference zero location of
the subsequent work pieces in ABS coordinate. As the SDM zero locations
correspond to these of ABS, all the working point shall recur by SDM zero locations.

sdm4 sdm3

sdm1 sdm2

ABSzero
Reference of work piece (0.000)

Input the required coordinate value under SDM state according to SDM or press
and keys to turn to each SDM auxiliary zero location. Move the machine until
each SDM coordinate displays 0, which is the position of each working point.

2.9 Linear compensation

Function: Linear error compensation function is used to correct the system errors of
the grating ruler measurement system linearly.

Note: the calculation formula of correction coefficient is:

Correction coefficient S = （L - L1）/（L / 1000）mm/m

L: Stands for the actual measured length (mm)
L1: Stands for the displayed value (mm) on the DRO
S: Stands for correction coefficient (mm/m) (+ indicating lengthening and –
indicating shortening)
Compensation range: - 1.9 mm/m to + 1.9 mm/m

Example: The actual length of the machine's X axis table is 1000.000mm and the
displayed value on the DRO is 999.880mm. The correction coefficient is
calculated as follows:
S = （1000.000 - 999.880）/（1000.000 / 1000.000）= 0.120

Set the linear compensation coefficient according to the following operation (Note:
Set the compensation method as linear compensation in the system parameter
setting section firstly. The detailed operations are described in system parameter
setting section.)

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Step 1:Entering the linear compensation

X Y Z U
Compensation

Press C to enter the linear

compensation.Select the X axes by L1: L: S:
999.880 1000.000 0.120
pressing .After selecting well,
press ENT to enter the linear
compensation.
Note:When any axes need to be done the
linear compensation.The corresponding Input
compensation way in system parameter
setting need to set as the linear Linear compensation
compensation(linear).

Note: The linear compensation operation of Y axis or Z axis resembles that of X axis.

2.10 Non linear compensation

Function:
Non linear compensation enables the operator to input non linear error
compensation value in the DRO by which way the DRO could compensate all
kinds of errors of the machine. Non linear compensation function of DRO could
improve the accuracy of the machine greatly if only the positions of the machine
have a high repeatability. This function is particularly applicable to the machine
tools which have a high requirement on accuracy, such as grinding machine,
boring machine etc.

Operating principles:
Non linear compensation adopts a fixed position provided by the REF
position in the grating ruler as the absolute zero point of the machine. CPU of
the DRO will compensate the readings according to the input error list in the
parameter setting section. The software of the DRO could provide non linear
error compensation function on X, Y and Z axis. Each axis has a maximum
compensation value of 40 points. Note that non linear and linear compensation
couldn't be used simultaneously.

This DRO has two methods for non linear error compensation:
1、Take the start point as the mechanical origin to make error compensation. (Figure 1)
2、Take the first absolute zero point of the grating ruler as the mechanical origin to
make error compensation. (Figure 2)

Start point is the mechanical origin The absolute zero location of the grating ruler is the mechanical origin
L
L L2
L1 L1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 10 20 30 40 50
Absolute zero location
(Figure 1) (Figure 2)

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L:Measuring length of scale
X Y Z U
Compensation
L1:Compensation part length
NO:Compensation parts number L1: L: NO:
L-Step:The effective compensation distance 23.485 23.508 1.000

Mode:Compensation type L-Step: Mode:

23.485 REF

1、Parameters are set as follows:

( The operation method for X, Y
and Z axis is the same). Input

Step 1:Set the compensation way to be

nonlinear(nonlinear) in system Non linear compensation
parameter setting.
Step 2:Move the scale to one end and zero the value,Then enter the absolute
coordinate(ABS).
Step 3: Press C to enter the nonlinear compensation,select the X axes and press ENT to
input the corresponding value.
Step 4:Select the NO by pressing ,press Input to input the compensation parts. Press
ENT to save after inputting well.
Step 5:Select the step by pressing .Press Input to input the length of every
compensation part.Press ENT to save after inputting well.
Step 6:Select the starting point(Nonlinear compensation takes the zero point as the starting
point.There are two type of zero point available.One is the Mode:Endpoint which is the point
end of the scale.The other is Mode:REF which is the mechanical zero point under ABS
state.Choose the starting point,press to switch the mode,then press Set to
choose the starting point type.)
Type A (Endpoint),starting point is from the Endpointof scale,select the mode as the
Endpoint,and press ENT to confirm and enter the state to find the starting point.Move the
corresponding scale to the most left end and press X to clear the value,it will automatically
0

enter the compensation after clearing.

Type B(REF,mechanical zero point under ABS)Select the mode as the REF , press ENT to
confirm and enter the state to find the zero point.Move the corresponding scale until find
its zero point,it will automatically enter the compensation after finding the zero reference
point.
X Y Z U
Compensation

L1:the current value of the corresponding

L1: L: NO:
scale. 23.485 200.000 40

L:the actual measuring length of the scale L-Step: Mode: Data:

（=NO*L-Step） 5.000 REF 1.000

NO:Compensation part number

L-Step:the length of each compensation part
Mode:starting point Input

Data:the current value of the corresponding

scale Non linear compensation

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Step 7:Input the adjusted value part by part,and then press ENT to enter the next part.
Data: Display the current value of the corresponding axes.L:Adjusted value.
First we need to get the real measurement of the compensation part.This requires much
more accuracy measuring tool such as block gauge or laser interferometer.After getting
the real measurement,move the the scale to the position which is the real measurement
from the starting point,then press ENT to enter the setting of next part.
Note: When the data becomes to red,this indicates that the adjusted value is beyond
allowed adjusted range.The adjusted value should not exceed 0.2%.If break out,then
the compensation will become ineffective.
2、Method of cancelling non linear compensation value:
Non linear compensation value could only be used to the DRO, grating ruler
and machine when they are set together. When a grating ruler or DRO whose
compensation value has been set on a certain machine is moved to another
machine, this non linear compensation value is incorrect. In this case we should
cancel or reset the non linear compensation value.
The method of cancelling is：
According to the non linear compensation set method indicated above, input the
compensation part as 0 when prompted to initialize all the compensation
parameters. At present all the compensation parameters set before will be invalid
and the current compensation value is zero.
3、Method of retrieving the mechanical origin
When it was power off during grating ruler movement or grating ruler moved
without power on, we have to find the mechanical origin again before booting.
Because when the machine is moved under power off, the origin of the machine
coordinate couldn't match the value on the DRO. If we don't retrieve the mechanical
origin, such dislocation will be brought into the subsequent user coordinate system,
as the non linear compensation value is set based on wrong mechanical coordinate
when calculating the user coordinate, which brings errors to display coordinate.
Set the mechanical origin as follows:
Enter non linear compensation after booting. When inputting compensation part
number and compensation length, make no change and press ENT key directly to
skip. Then we come to select the compensation start point, select Mode:REF
（ABS zero location）. slide the X axis grating ruler to find the zero location until
DRO gives out a sound. System has entered the compensation interface
automatically then press C key to exit non linear compensation.

Note:
The work origin could only be retrieved when the start point of non linear
compensation is set at the ABS zero location. If set the leftmost as the ABS zero
location, the work origin couldn't be retrieved. At this time we have to reset the non
linear compensation. The following method is recommended for setting non linear
compensation: set the compensation start point as ABS zero location. The user
searches the mechanical origin after each booting to guarantee the consistency of
the mechanical origins.

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2.11 Calculator Function

You may encounter with the situation that some numerical value needs to be
calculated in working. The DRO has the built-in calculator function which includes
the simple arithmetical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division and the calculation such as trigonometric function, anti-trigonometric
function and square root, etc.
X 0.000
Calculator
Introduction about the function keys:
0.000
Calculation function key: Press
this key to enter the calculation Y 0.000
function. While, you could exit the
calculation function by pressing this Z 0.000
key. U 0.000
Reset ＋ － × ÷ ＝
Calculate the square root.

Arc Anti-trigonometric function Calculator Function

calculation: Press this key and then press the
trigonometric function key to restore the trigonometric function.

sin cos tan Trigonometric function key.

Reset
Delete the input and delete the last calculation result; C can be used to
delete the current digit.

X , Y and Z Data axis transferring: you may transfer the calculated value to X
axis, Y axis and Z axis.
Note:Press to enter the calculator.The position of function keys can be changed by
pressing .

2.12 Digital filtering function

Function introduction:
The vibration of the grinding machine in grinding process causes the display on
the DRO changing repeatedly and fast, which leads to visual discomfort of operator.
Special function of grinding machine in the DRO has digital filtering function known
as “Debouncing function”. During the vibration of the grinding machine, the function
could prevent the DRO from changing fast to avoid visual confusion.

The operator could adopt digital filtering function according to the following
procedures during grinding process.
Step 1:Press to enter the digital filtering function.
If the DRO entered the digital filtering function,the :ON will appear on the left
widget of the DRO.

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Step 2:Press again to exit the digital filtering function.

If the DRO exited from the digital filtering function,the :OFF will disappear from
the widget.
Note:The digital filtering function is only available under ABS,INC and SDM state.If other
functions has been activated,then this function will be ineffective.

2.13 Feed rate

During the machining,the DRO enable the user to check any axes’ feed
rate(moving speed of the scale),the unit of the feed rate is mm/min

To check X axes feed rate,press X and then press F .

To check X axes feed rate,press Y and then press F .

To check X axes feed rate,press Z and then press F .

To inactivate the feed rate,Press F .

3. Special Function

PLD Function

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3.1 PLD Function

(Applicable to the machine tools: milling machines and Electric Discharge Machines)

We have two ways to realize the PLD function.

Way 1: Length way (L-LEN, the distance from the starting hole center to the ending
hole center)
Way 2: Step way (L-STEP, the distance between two adjacent holes)
NO.1 NO.2 NO.3 NO.4 NO.1 NO.2 NO.3 NO.4
NAME: PLD1
Y NAME: PLD1
Y
PLANE: PLANE-XY PLANE: PLANE-XY
Mode-A: L-LENGTH Mode-A: L-LENGTH
LENGTH-A: 40.000 LENGTH-A: 40.000
HOLE-A: 5 HOLE-A: 5
Mode-B: L-LENGTH Mode-B: L-LENGTH
LENGTH-B: 30.000 LENGTH-B: 0.000
HOLE-B: 6 X HOLE-B: 0 X
ANGLE: 30.000 ANGLE: 30.000
TL-DIA: 3.000 TL-DIA: 3.000

Input Input

Array line holes machining Oblique line holes machining

PLD input parameters:
L-LEN:NO.1-NO.4 In PLD function,we can set four groups of data.Every group
has no interference with each other.
Name - - - - No.1-No.4 the drawing name setting
PLANE - - Plane selection (XY YZ XZ)
Mode-A - - - machining type L-STEP pitch-row length L-LENGTH oblique
line overall length(The paramter of oblique line hole machining
type)
LENGTH-A - length of oblique line.If choosing the L-STEP,this indicates the
length between two holes.If choosing L-LENGTH,this indicates
the overall length of the oblique line (The paramter of oblique
line hole machining type)
HOLE-A-- number of holes(The paramter of oblique line hole machining type)
Mode-B - - - machining type L-STEP pitch-row length L-LENGTH oblique
line overall length(The paramter of array line hole machining
type)
LENGTH-B - length of oblique line.If choosing the L-STEP,this indicates the
length between two holes.If choosing L-LENGTH,this indicates
the overall length of the oblique line (The paramter of array line
hole machining type)
HOLE-B-- number of holes(The paramter of array line hole machining type)
ANGLE - oblique line angle (as shown in figure A)
TL-DIA - - - Diameter of tool (with purpose for reviewing of drawing.This
parameter has no effect on real machining)

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Example: as shown in the right figure
Positive direction (anti-clockwise direction)
Figure A:
Negative direction (clockwise direction)
The angle refers to the position
Angle A: 30
direction of the oblique line on ( + )
the coordinate plane. The
anti-clockwise direction is the
positive direction, and the
( - ) Angle A: -30
clockwise direction is the
negative direction. (Figure A)

Figure B:

60
oblique line: 60mm
oblique line angle: 30mm 30

20
pitch-row: 20mm
holes: 4
(Figure B)
Example 1: PLD machining
Step 1:Firstly,move the tool to the position of the starting hole.Press to enter the PLD
function.
Step 2:Choose the machining drawing No.1-No.4 By pressing to choose,after
choosing well,press to enter the drawing name setting.
Step 3:Drawing name setting (NAME) Press Input to set the drawing name,choose the
letter by pressing .Choose the digit by press the digit button,then press
Input to input.After setting well,press ENT to save.

Step 4:Select the machining plane(PLANE)Select the machining plane by pressing .

Press Set to set the machining plane.
Step 5:The selection of PLD machining type(Mode-A):Press Set to set the machining
type,here we choose the length way.
Step 6:Input the length,set the length to be 40mm(LENGTH-A)Press Input to enter the
inputting mode.Press digits button to input.After inputting well,press ENT to save.
Step 7:Input the machining holes.Here we set the holes to be 5(HOLE-A)
Step 8:Set the LENGTH-B and HOLE-B to
NAME: PLD1
be 0.Cause here we take the oblique HOLE: 1/1
Y

line holes machining as the example,

thus these two parameters for array X 0.000
line holes machining need to be set Y 0.000
as 0. Z 0.000 X
Step 9:Input the angle.Here we set it as U 0.000
30 degree(ANGLE)

The state of oblique line hole machining

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Step 10:Input the diameter of the tool.Here we set it to be 3mm(TL-DIA)
The parameter of tool’s diameter has no effect on the real machining.It is only for
he reviewing of the machining drawing.
Step 11:After setting well all those parameter.There will be a machining drawing displayed
on the screen which is draw according to the parameter input.If it matches the real
drawing,then press ENT to enter the machining state.
Step 12:Machining state
After entering the machining state,there will display the drawing name and current
number of the machining hole.On the left,the screen will display the value of each
axes.On the right,the screen will display the machining drawing,the red point indicates
the current position of the tool.Press to enter the machining of next hole.Move the
axes until the corresponding value to be zero,this indicates the tool has reached the the
position of the second hole.When moving the corresponding axes,the tool position (red
point) will also change.After machining well,press C to return.

Example 1: The state of array line hole machining

Step 1:Firstly,move the tool to the position of the starting hole.Press to enter the PLD
function.
Step 2:Choose the machining drawing No.1-No.4 By pressing to choose,after
choosing well,press to enter the drawing name setting.
Step 3:Drawing name setting (NAME) Press Input to set the drawing name,choose the
letter by pressing .Choose the digit by press the digit button,then press
Input to input.After setting well,press ENT to save.

Step 4:Select the machining plane(PLANE)Select the machining plane by pressing .

Press Set to set the machining plane.
Step 5:The selection of PLD machining type(Mode-A):Press Set to set the machining
type,here we choose the length way.
Step 6:Input the length,set the length to be 40mm(LENGTH-A)Press Input to enter the
inputting mode.Press digits button to input.After inputting well,press ENT to save.
Step 7:Input the machining holes.Here we set the holes to be 5(HOLE-A)
Step 8:The selection of PLD machining type(Mode-B):Press Set to set the machining
type,here we choose the length way.
Step 9:Input the length,set the length to be 30mm(LENGTH-B)Press Input to enter the
inputting mode.Press digits button to input.After inputting well,press ENT to save.
Step 10:Input the machining holes.Here we set the holes to be 6(HOLE-B)
Step 11:Input the angle.Here we set it as 30 degree(ANGLE)
Step 12:Input the diameter of the tool.Here we set it to be 3mm(TL-DIA)
The parameter of tool’s diameter has no effect on the real machining.It is only for
he reviewing of the machining drawing.
Step 13:After setting well all those parameter.There will be a machining drawing displayed
on the screen which is draw according to the parameter input.If it matches the real
drawing,then press ENT to enter the machining state.

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Step 12:Machining state
After entering the machining state,there will display the drawing name and current
number of the machining hole.On the left,the screen will display the value of each
axes.On the right,the screen will display the machining drawing,the red point indicates
the current position of the tool.Press to enter the machining of next hole.Move the
axes until the corresponding value to be zero,this indicates the tool has reached the the
position of the second hole.When moving the corresponding axes,the tool position (red
point) will also change.After machining well,press C to return.

NAME: PLD1
Y
HOLE: 1/1

X 0.000
Y 0.000
Z 0.000 X
U 0.000

The state of array line hole machining

PCD Function

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 3.2 PCD Function

3.2: PCD Function

(Applicable to machine tools: milling machines and EDM)

This function is used for dividing the arc

equally, such as the equally distributed holes
on the drilling flange.

Function:
The DRO offers the tool positioning function of drilling equally divided holes on
the circumference. Operators only need to input the relevant machining parameters
according to the provided information, then the system will calculate the position
coordinates of holes immediately and set the hole position to zero point (0.000,
0.000) temporarily. Operators only need to input the following six parameters.

L-LEN:NO.1-NO.4 In PCD function,we can set four groups of data.Every group

has no interference with each other.
Name - - - - No.1-No.4 the drawing name setting
PLANE - - Plane selection (XY YZ XZ)
CT-POS X - - Center of a circle X coordinates
CT-POS Y - - Center of a circle Y coordinates
Mode - - - - Machining model
DIA - - - - - arc diameter
ST-ANG - - - starting angle (angle of 1st hole position)
ED-ANG - - - ending angle (angle of the last hole position)
No HOLE - - - hole number
TL-DIA - - - - - Diameter of tool (with purpose for reviewing of drawing.This
parameter has no effect on real machining)

Mode specification:PCD is optional for 3 modes to be set.

Example:Here we drill holes on one NO.1 NO.2 NO.3 NO.4 Y
workpiece with 3 modes.Select NAME:
PLANE:
PCD1
PLANE-XY
the machining plane as XY.Set CT-POS X: 0.000
CT-POS Y: 0.000
the coordinate of center point to DIA: 2.000

be X=0,Y=O,diameter of arc to Mode :

ST-ANG:
360&ST_ANG
30.000
X

be DIA=2mm,starting angle to ED-ANG: 260.000

HOLE: 8
be ST-ANG=30°,end angle to TL-DIA: 1.000
be ED-ANG=260°,number of Input
holes to be HOLE=8.
Mode 1 Mode:360&ST-ANG
Mode 1:Drawing reviewing.
Take the hole laid on the corresponding
starting angle as the first hole,the DRO will
automatically calculates the position of the 8 holes which are equally divided on the
circumference.
Note:the end angle under this mode is meaningless.
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Mode 2 Mode: ST-﹥EN-ANG NO.1 NO.2 NO.3 NO.4 Y
The DRO calculates the position of NAME: PCD1
PLANE: PLANE-XY
the 8 holes which are equally divided CT-POS X: 0.000

in the range which is from starting angle CT-POS Y:

DIA:
0.000
2.000
to the end angle. Mode : ST- ﹥EN-ANG X
ST-ANG: 30.000
ED-ANG: 260.000
Mode 3 Mode: HOLE*(E-S) HOLE: 8
TL-DIA: 1.000
Drill the holes with the same angle
Input
from each other.The angle between
two holes is from the end angle
Mode 2:Drawing reviewing.
(ED-ANG) to starting angle (ST-ANG).

Step 1: Find the central position of the work

NO.1 NO.2 NO.3 NO.4
6 Y
NAME: PCD1 3
piece, and Set the tool.Press the PLANE:
CT-POS X:
PLANE-XY
0.000
1
key to enter the PCD function.

°
4

230
CT-POS Y: 0.000
DIA: 2.000
Step 2:Choose the machining drawing
No.1-No.4 By pressing to choose,
Mode :
ST-ANG:
HOLE*(E-S)
30.000
8 X

ED-ANG: 260.000 7
after choosing well,press to enter HOLE: 8 5
the drawing name setting. TL-DIA: 1.000 2
Step 3:Drawing name setting (NAME) Input
Press Input to set the drawing name,
choose the letter by pressing . Mode 3:Drawing reviewing.
Choose the digit by press the digit button,then
press Input to input.After setting well,press ENT to save.
Step 4:Parameter setting
Select the parameter which need to be set by press .Press Set to set the
corresponding parameter,and press Input to do the data inputting.
Step 5:Enter processing interface
NAME: PCD1 Y
After entering the machining state, HOLE: 8/1
there will display the drawing name
and current number of the machining X -0.865
hole.On the left,the screen will display Y -0.500 X
the value of each axes.On the right,the Z 0.000
screen will display the machining
U 0.000
drawing,the red point indicates the
current position of the tool.Press
to enter the machining of next
hole.Move the axes until the corresponding Machining state
value to be zero,this indicates the tool
has reached the the position of the second hole.When moving the corresponding
axes,the tool position (red point) will also change.After machining well,press
C to return.

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 3.3 Smooth R Function

Smooth R Function
3.3 Smooth R function ( Milling (DRO)
Function:
When a milling machine is used, especially in the process of machining a mold,
arc often needs to be machined on a work piece. If the arc surface is complex, or a
lot of round angles need to be machined, or the arc or round angle needs to be
accurately machined, a CNC milling machine should be utilized.
But in the daily machining process, only a simple arc surface or a round angle is
needed with no requirements for the precision of the arc or round angle (particularly
in the process of machining molds). If there is no CNC milling machine in the
production line, the best way is to machine it with a manual milling machine as it
saves time and efforts, compared to outsourcing it. In the past, an operator used to
calculate the tool positioning in arc machining with a scientific calculator, but this
method was time-consuming and liable for errors.
DRO provides a simple and easy positioning function for arc cutting tool, so the
operator can perform arc machining in the shortest time. But before you decide to
use smooth R function or CNC machining, please bear the following points in mind
to make sure smooth R yields the best performance.

The R function group in DRO contains two R functions: smooth R function and
simple R function.
Smooth R function:
Smooth R function is a function for full-functional arc machining. The operator
can use the smooth R function to machine all types of most complex arc, even an
arc to be connected to another arc (commonly known as R-to-R).

Advantages of smooth R function:

Smooth R function can be used to machine the most complex arc or even for
complex machining in R-to-R.

Disadvantages of smooth R function:

Operation is complex and the operator needs to know the basic coordinate
system in order to calculate the start point, the end point and the center.
Understand the coordinate system:
An operator who has no CNC programming experience or who has not used the
DRO R function before may have difficulty in mastering the concept of coordinate
system. Coordinates are a pair of numbers used to determine positions.
When using the DRO R function, the center coordinates of the arc surface, and
the coordinates of the start point and those of the end point must be input to inform
DRO about the geometric parameters of the arc surface to be machined.

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In the process of installing a DRO, professional customer service installers will

generally set the display orientation in the same direction as the machine axis. In a
general milling machine, the dial direction is shown as below. Therefore, the DRO
display direction will normally be set as follows.
Note: The arrow indicates the positive direction of the coordinate
XY plane （Running direction of the tool relative to the table ）

Z（+ Positive direction）

Y（+ Positive direction）

0
XZ plane YZ plane X (+ Positive direction)

What are coordinates?

Coordinates are used to indicate positions. During plane machining, each set of
coordinates contains two values, respectively corresponding to the distances from
the zero point on the plane. The following is a simple example.
50
zero point（0,0） Coordinate of point A
30
X（+ positive direction） （+30，-20）
20

Coordinate of point B
40

A （+50，-40）
Y（+ positive direction）
Example 1: B

50
30
Coordinate of point A
（+30，+40）
A Coordinate of point B
（+50，+20）
40

B
20

zero point（0，0）

Z（+ positive direction）

Example 2:
Y（+ positive direction）

0
X (+ positive direction)

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Example 3: Example 4:

Working zero point starting point（20,0） starting point（-20,0） Working zero point
（0,0） （0,0）

R
20

ending point
20 ending point（40,-20） （0,-20）
20
central point（20,-20）

During the machining process, the coordinate of the machine tool are shown in
the figure below, and the indication of the machining plane is shown in the figure.

Z（+ positive direction）

XY arc plane
Y（+ positive direction） C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\D80桌桌桌\桌桌桌桌.jpg
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0
X(+ positive direction)

The definition of the angle and direction:

B 90 AB arc (from A to B: the starting angle A is 0°,

and the ending angle B is 90°)
E 45
(from B to A: the starting angle B is 90°,
and the ending angle A is 0°)
180 A 0 ED arc (from E to D: the starting angle E is 45°,
C 360 and the ending angle D is 270°)
(from D to E: the starting angle D is 270°,
and the ending angle E is 45°)
D 270

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Smooth "R" Arc Function:
Procedure for using the smooth arc machining function:
Load and clamp the work piece, tool setting
as shown in figure A, figure B and figure C, and R
then zero every axis (set the position point of A O

the tool setting to zero).

Figure A

A F A F
C O B
E O E

Figure C Figure B

Step 1: Press the R

key to enter the smooth R arc function.

L-LEN:NO.1-NO.4 In Smooth R function,we can set four groups of data.Every group
has no interference with each other.
Name - - - - No.1-No.4 the drawing name setting
PLANE - - Plane selection (XY YZ XZ) R
NO.1 NO.2 NO.3 NO.4 Y
NAME: R1
CT-POS X - - Center of a circle X coordinates PLANE: PLANE-XY
CT-POS Y - - Center of a circle Y coordinates CT-POS X: 43.000
CT-POS Y: 23.000
DIA - - - - - - - diameter of the tool DIA: 40.000
Mode : DIA+TL
Mode - - - - - Select the machining place ST-ANG: 0.000
to be concave or convex. ED-ANG: 90.000
X
MAX-CUT: 0.3
ST-ANG - - - starting angle TL-DIA: 6.000

ED-ANG - - - end angle Input

MAX-CUT- - maximum cutting amount
TL--DIA - - - - diameter of the tool Smooth R Function
Example 1 :take the shown in the machining drawing as example
The workpiece size are shown in the below figure. R20
1.zero the tool setting.
2.select smooth R mode. 40
20

3.Select XY plane for machining arc (PLANE-XY)

4.Input the coordinate of circle center CT-POS=(43,23)
5.Input arc diameter DIR=40.000
6
6.Input the arc machining lane
Mode = DIA+TL(Select the convex to machine)
7.Input the ST-ANG=0
8.Input the ED-ANG=90
9.Input the MAX-CUT=0.3
10.Input the TL-DIA=6.000 （Figure A）

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The following is the operation figure for smooth R arc machining. 6
Step 1: Zero the tool setting
Step 2:Press R
to enter the Smooth R Function.
Step 3:Choose the machining drawing
No.1-No.4 By pressing to choose,
after choosing well,press to enter
the drawing name setting.
Step 4:Drawing name setting (NAME)
Press Input to set the drawing name, （Figure B）
choose the letter by pressing .
Choose the digit by press the digit button,then
press Input to input.After setting well,press ENT to save.
Step 5:Select the XY plane as the machining plane (PLANE-XY) Press Set to set the
machining type.
Step 6:Input the coordinate of circle center.
If setting the tool as figure A CT-POSX=43 CT-POS Y=23
If setting the tool as figure B CT-POS X=23 CT-POS Y=23
Step 7:Input arc diameter DIA = 40, and press Input to do the data inputting.
Step 8:Select the convex as the machining plane Mode = DIA+TL
Press Set to set the machining type.
Step 9:Input the starting angle ST-ANG=0
Step 10:Input the end angle of the arc ED-ANG=90
Step 11: Input the maximum cutting amount MAX-CUT=0.3
Step 12 :Input the tool diameter TL-DIA=6.000
Step 13:After setting well of above parameter,press ENT to enter the machining
interface,and it will display the fist point which will be machined.
Step 14: Move the machine tool until
the axis displays zero,i.e.the R
NAME: R1 Y
HOLE: 106 / 1
R starting point
Step 15: Press to display X -66.000
the position of each machining Y -23.000
point,and move the machine
tool until the axis displays
Z 0.000
X
zero,i.e.the position of each U 0.000
point of R arc.
Step 16:Press C to exit the smooth
arc function anytime. If set the tool as figure B

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 3.4 Simple R function

Simple R function
3.4: Procedures for using simple R function
(Applicable to: Milling DROs)
Function: If you are not familiar with the concept of plane coordinate, you may have
difficulty of using the smooth R arc function. If very simple arcs are needed for
machining and there is no high requirement for the smoothness, the simple R arc
calculation function can be used at this moment. Generally, the arc machining
mainly includes the following 8 types, and the flat end milling cutter or arc milling
cutter is used for the machining.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

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Procedure for using simple R function:
Place the tool directly opposite to the starting point of the arc, and press the R

key to enter R arc calculation function. Please refer to figure (1) for the method to
place the tool directly opposite to the starting point of the arc.

L-LEN:NO.1-NO.4 In Simple R function,we can set four groups of data.Every group has no
interference with each other.
Name - - - - No.1-No.4 the drawing name setting
PLANE - - Plane selection (XY YZ XZ)
CT-POS X - - Center of a circle X coordinates
CT-POS Y - - Center of a circle Y coordinates
Radius - - - - - Arc radius
Mode - - - - - Select the machining placeto be concave or convex.
Quadrant - - - Select the machining quadrant
Direction- - - clockwise(0) anticlockwise(1）
MAX-CUT- - maximum cutting amount
TL--DIA - - - - diameter of the tool
R
NO.1 NO.2 NO.3 NO.4 Z R
NO.1 NO.2 NO.3 NO.4 Z
NAME: R1 NAME: R1
PLANE: PLANE-XZ X PLANE: PLANE-XZ X
CT-POS X: 0.000 CT-POS X: 0.000
CT-POS Y: 0.000 CT-POS Y: 0.000
Radius: 10.000 Radius: 10.000
Mode : DIA+TL Mode : DIA+TL
Quadrant: 0 Quadrant: 0
Direction: 0 Direction: 1
MAX-CUT: 0.5 MAX-CUT: 0.5
TL-DIA: 0.000 TL-DIA: 0.000

Input Input

Figure A Figure B

In machining the arcs on XZ

and YZ planes, “MAX-CUT” in MAX-XUT
MAX-CUT

the simple R function refers to the

amount of feed for every step as
shown in figure (C).The MAX-CUT
can be changed during the machining
process. When machining the arc on (Figure C) (Figure D)
XY plane, “MAX-CUT” refers to the cutting amount of every tool. As shown in figure (D),
the cutting amount for every tool is equal.
Example 1: Take machining 5
the arc shown in the
0
figure as example: R1
A
B

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Step 1: Place the tool directly opposite to the starting point (A or B) of the arc, then press
the key to enter ARC function.
R

Step 2:Choose the machining drawingNo.1-No.4By pressing to choose,after choosing

well,press to enter the drawing name setting.
Step 3:Drawing name setting (NAME) Press Input to set the drawing name, choose the
letter by pressing .Choose the digit by press the digit button,then
press Input to input.After setting well,press ENT to save.
Step 4:Select the XZ plane as the machining plane (PLANE-XZ) Press Set to set the
machining type.
Step 5:Input the arc radius R=5, and press Input to do the data inputting.
Step 6:Select the machining plane as convex Mode = DIA+TL,Press Set to set the
machining type.
Step 7:Select the machining quadrant Quadrant = 0 ,Press Set to set the machining type.
Step8:Press Set to choose the simple R machining type
If take the A as the starting point and set the direction=1 to proceed the machining in
the clockwise direction(shown in figure A)
If take the B as the starting point and set the direction=0 to proceed the machining in
the anticlockwise direction(shown in figure B)
Step 9: Input the maximum cutting amount MAX-CUT=0.5
Step 10: Input the diameter of the tool TL-DIA=0
Step 11:After setting well these parameter,press ENT to enter the machining interface.

R
NAME: R1 Z R
NAME: R1 Z
HOLE: 17 / 1 HOLE: 17 / 1
X X
X 0.000 X 10.000
Y 0.000 Y 0.000
Z 10.000 Z 0.000
U 0.000 U 0.000

Take A as the starting point（0，0） Take B as the starting point（0，0）

Step 12:Press to display the next point for former point.Turn the
machine tool until displaying zero.

Step 13: Press C to exit simple R function at any time.

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 3.5 Rectangle Chambering

Rectangle Chambering
3.5 Rectangle Chambering
(Applicable to: milling machine)
Machining the work-piece chamber shown in figure A,the chambering function may
be used.Operators can operate conveniently following the prompts.Shown in figure B,the
machining starts from the chamber center and proceeds along the direction indicated by
the arrow.The completion of the machining is shown in figure C.

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5
2

45
6

Figure A Figure B

45 30

Figure C

L-LEN:NO.1-NO.4 In Rectangle Chambering function,we can set four groups of

data.Every group has no interference with each other.
Name - - - - No.1-No.4 the drawing name setting
PLANE - - Plane selection (XY YZ XZ)
CT-POS X - - X axes coordinate of chamber
position NO.1 NO.2 NO.3 NO.4 Y
NAME: R1
CT-POS Y - - Y axes coordinate of chamber PLANE: PLANE-XY
CT-POS X: 5.000
position CT-POS Y: 2.000
LENGTH-A--The side length A of the rectangle LENGTH-A: 45.000
LENGTH-B: 30.000
LENGTH-B--The side length B of the rectangle MAX-CUT: 2.000 X
ANGLE --The rotated angle of rectangle ANGLE:
TL-DIA:
0.000
6
TL--DIA - - - - diameter of the tool
Input

The parameter setting of

rectangle chambering

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 3.5 Rectangle Chambering
Example: For machining the work piece shown in figure A, the operating procedures are as
follows
Step 1: Set the tool according to the position shown in figure A, and zero, then press the
key to enter the chambering function.
Step 2:Choose the machining drawingNo.1-No.4By pressing to choose,after choosing
well,press to enter the drawing name setting.
Step 3:Drawing name setting (NAME) Press Input to set the drawing name, choose the
letter by pressing .Choose the digit by press the digit button,then
press Input to input.After setting well,press ENT to save.
Step 4:Select the XY plane as the machining plane (PLANE-XY) Press Set to set the
machining type.
Step 5:Set the X axes coordinate of chamber position to be CT-POS X=5,press Input to
input.
Step 6:Set the Y axes coordinate of chamber position to be CT-POS Y=2,press Input to
input.
Step 7:Set the side length A of the rectangle to be LENGTH-A=45,press Input to
input.nput.
Step 8:Set the side length B of the rectangle to be LENGTH-B=30,press Input to
input.nput.
Step 9:Set the maximum cutting to be MAX-CUT=2,press Input to input.
Step 10:Set the rotated angle of rectangle to be ANGLE=O,press Input to input.
Step 11:Set the diameter of the tool to be TL=DIA=6,press Input to input.
Step 12:After inputting well,press ENT to enter the machining state.
Step 13:Press to display the next machining postion,and move the machine tool
following the prompts until X axes and Y axes display zero.Press C to exit the
chambering function.
NAME: R1 Y
HOLE: 1

X -8.000
Y -5.000
Z 0.000 X

U 0.000

The interface of rectangle chambering

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Taper measuring
3.6 Taper measuring
The function is used to turn tapered work piece and could measure the taper of
the work piece in machining.

4.907
60°
A B
A B B

A
8.5
Operation sequences are as follows:
As shown in the figure, make the contact of the lever indicator to contact
position A on the work piece surface and press until the lever indicator points to
zero.

Step 1: Press key to enter taper measuring function.

Step 2:Select the plane to be PLANE-XY by pressing .
Step 3:Move the table to make the measuring tool such as the dial indicator touch the point
A on the work-piece until the dial indicator turn to be zero.Press ENT to find the
position of point B.
Step 4:Move the table to make the measuring tool such as the dial indicator touch the point
B on the work-piece until the dial indicator turn to be zero
Step 5:Press ENT to calculate.(Shown in figure C)

PLANE:PLANE-XY PLANE:PLANE-XY

A B A B
X 3.110 X 0.000
Y 3.110 A: 0.000
0.000
B: 3.110
3.110
Y 0.000 A: 0.000
0.000
Z 0.000 angle: taper:
Z 0.000
U 0.000 45.000 90.000 U 0.000

Figure C Figure B

Point A - - The coordinate of point A Point B - - The coordinate of Point B

Step 6:Press C to exit the taper measuring function.

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 3.7 Diamete/radius Conversion

Diamete/radius
Conversion
3.7 Diamete/radius Conversion (Applicable to: Lathe)

Function Introduction:
When the DRO has been set as the lathe mode,press R/D to change the X axes to
be diameter.Press R/D again to change the X axes to be radius

Lathe
ABS
X 30.000 Lathe
ABS
X 60.000
MM Y 0.000 MM Y 0.000
:OFF
T:OFF X- R
Z 0.000 :OFF
T:OFF X- D
Z 0.000
U 0.000 U 0.000
abs 1 mm abs 1 mm
inc SDM 2 inch R/D inc SDM 2 inch R/D

Radius Diameter
Note：When the DRO is used as a lathe meter, only the X axis has radius/diameter
conversion and Y and Z axis don't have this function.

3.8 Vectoring(suitable for lathe which has the rotatable tool post)
Vectoring function is used for displaying combined movement of either X – Z axis
pair or Y– Z axes pair taking into consideration angle between Y and Z i.e. α. The
resulting combined movement is displayed on X and Y axis.
Step 1,Press x to enter the vectoring
Y
z

a 45°

function. z

Step 2,Press Input to input the rotated angle ANGLE: 30 x

Y
a

z
45°

of the tool post.

Step 3:Move the Z axes,then the combined X 0.000 Vector

movement of XZ will display on X axis, Y 0.000 x a Angle 45°

the combined movement of YZ will Z 0.000 Y

U 0.000 Combined Movement Y=Y+Z(cos a)

Combined Movement X=X+Z(sin a)
display on Y axes.

Step 4,Press C to exit the vectoring

function.
The interface of the vectoring function.

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TOOL Storeroom
3.9. TOOL Storeroom
Function introduction:
Various tools are needed to turn different work pieces or their surface, so we
have to load/unload tools and set tools. To save the operator's time, the lathe
function of the DRO is provided with the function of 16 sets of tool magazine.
Note: The function of 16 sets of tool magazine could only be used together
with a tool post on the lathe. Don't use this function without a tool post to avoid
errors in machining.
TOOL T-NO.: 0 TOOL T-NO.: 1

Tool_base Tool Position

1
Y T_X: 4.000 Y
X T_Y: 8.000 X
Cutter compensation
C_X: 0.000
C_Y: 0.000

Set Input Set Input

Figure A Figure B
Basic settings:
1.The parameter of tool setting.
T-NO. - - Tool No.(Shown in figure A)(It can save 16 tools as maximum.When the
T-NO.=0,it indicates the DRO entering the setting of base tool and turn off the tool
function.
Tool-base - -checking and setting the base tool(shown in figure A)
T-X- - the X axes of the tool from the center point of the work-piece(shown in figure B)
T-Y- - the Y axes of the tool from the center point of the work-piece(shown in figure B)
C-X- - the compensation of tool,this is the compensated value after tool abrasion.
C-Y- - the compensation of tool,this is the compensated value after tool abrasion.

2.Set a base tool on the center point in INC coordinate. 8

Here we need to fix the work-piece on the holder origin
Y
first,and enter the TOOL function to select one tool as
the base tool(shown in figure A).Use the base to X 4
machine the work-piece to be smooth,and then
measure out the value of X and Y for work-piece.And
input this value to the base tool T-X and T-Y(shown
in figure C).Then the base tool setting is done. Figure C

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3. Set the second tool according to the base tool.Input the measured value of T-X and
T-Y of the second tool(shown in figure E).We can use the same way of the base tool to
measure the second tool.This setting apply to the following tool.
TOOL T-NO.: 2

Tool Position
10
Y origin
T_X:
T_Y:
3.000
X
Y
10.000

Cutter compensation X 3
C_X: 0.000
C_Y: 0.000

Set Input

Figure D Figure E
4. Save the tool No. and the corresponding distance which is relative to the base tool
into the DRO.
5. During the machining,operator can input the tool No. which will be used,then the DRO
will display the distance between the target tool and the base tool.Move the
corresponding axes until the value of X and Y to be zero.
6. When need to machine another batch of work-piece,there is no need to determine the
tool again.Fix the work-piece to the holder,and set the origin of the base tool again.Then
other tools will be adjusted automatically.
7. Change the base tool.If any err of the base tool happened during the machining,we
can select another tool as the base tool.There is no need to determine the position of
other tools.Replace the former base tool,and determine the position of this new tool,then
this new tool will be taken as a normal tool instead of the base tool.
8.Tool compensation.
If there is any damages on the tool during the machining.We can measure out the
damaged value of the tool,and input this value to C-X and C-Y.The compensation will be
made by the DRO at then.

Tool setting
Step 1:Press TOOL to enter the tool function.
Step 2:Base tool setting.Set the first tool as the base tool.
Press to set the tool No. as 0(T-NO.=0).Then enter the base tool setting,Press
Input to enter the tool setting.Press Set to input the tool No. .After inputting
well,press ENT to save.(shown in figure A).
Step 3:After the setting of the base tool,press to select the No.1 tool.Press Set to
proceed the setting.Select the corresponding parameter by pressing .And press
Input to proceed the setting. (Shown in figure B)
Step 4:No.2 tool setting.Press to switch the tool to No.2 and then input the
corresponding parameter(Shown in figure D).

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Step 5:After setting well all the tool step by step,then user can switch the tool very fast.
Press TOOL to enter the tool function. Press the digits to select the target tool,then
the DRO will switch the tool to the target one.Meanwhile it can be switched by press
Input to input the tool No..

Step 6:Log off the tool function.

Press TOOL to enter the tool function.And press 0 or press Input and then 0 to
Log off the tool function.

Lathe
INC
X 30.000 Lathe
INC
X 30.000
MM Y 0.000 MM Y 0.000
:OFF
T:OFF X- R
Z 0.000 T:1
:OFF
X- R
Z 0.000
U 0.000 U 0.000
abs mm abs mm
inc SDM TOOL
inch R/D SDM TOOL
inch R/D
inc

Tool function off Tool function off

Note:Operator can zero the value when the base tool is under using in INC coordinate.It
cannot be zeroed for any other tool.

Congruous Output
Function of EDM

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3.10 Congruous Output Function of EDM

(Applicable to EDM DRO)

1. Function introduction:
This function is used for the specialized machining by the electric discharge
machine (i.e. EDM). When the target value on Z axis of the EDM equals the current
value, the DRO will output a switch signal to control the EDM to stop the depth
machining.

Negative direction machining

Positive direction machining
The setting for Z axis direction of D60-3E type DRO
is shown in figure 1, i.e., the depth is larger, the
-20
coordinate value displayed by Z axis is larger. Since the -15
machining is started, as the depth increases gradually, -10
the value displayed by Z axis increases gradually. -5
According to the set direction on the Z axis, the 0
machining direction includes the positive direction and 5
negative direction. When the electrode drops, the 10
machining direction is from upper to lower part, and the 15
DRO value will increase. We call the machining 20
direction as "positive direction machining" which is the Z
normal direction. When the electrode rises, the (Figure 1 )
machining direction is from lower to upper part, and the DRO value will decrease.
We call the machining direction as "Negative", namely, "negative direction
machining" (as shown in figure1).
The D80 DRO with EDM function Reverse fire prevention height
also has the function of "reverse fire Electrode
prevention height" which is not offered by
Work piece
other similar DROs. This function is one
kind of intelligent safety protection device 0
of position following and detecting. When
the carbon deposition occurs on the
electrode surface in the process of
positive direction machining, especially in (Figure 2 )
the long-time machining or
round-the-clock machining without supervision by people, the carbon deposition will
increase gradually along the reverse direction without being cleared up by people.
Once the electrode exceeds the liquid level, the fire may tend to break out to cause
the damage. This “reverse fire prevention height” function is set for this problem. If
the “reverse fire prevention height” is set, the DRO will give a warning and an alarm
when the height enhanced by the electrode exceeds the height (i.e., the reverse fire
prevention height) between electrode and the machined plane depth. Meanwhile,
the output signal will shut down the EDM automatically to completely eradicate the
chance of fire breaking out. (See figure 2)

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2. Specific Operations:
1: Before machining, set the parameters of "reverse fire prevention height", "exit
mode", "machining direction" and "EDM mode".
2: Firstly move the main axis electrode of Z axis to make it touch the work piece
reference, and then zero Z axis or set the number.
3: Press the Input key, and input the depth value for machining (the depth value will be
displayed on X axis), such as 10.00, then press the ENT key to confirm. After the
confirmation, press the ENT again to exit "DEPTH" and enter "EDM" state for
machining.
4: "The target value of the machining depth" will be displayed on X axis. will be
displayed on "Dpeth" axis. The value on "Dpeth" axis is the machined depth value
of the work piece.will be displayed on Z axis. Note: The value on Z axis is the value of
position where the main axis electrode of Z axis is located.
5: After the machining is started, the value displayed on "Dpeth" axis will get on for the
target value gradually. If the electrode rises and drops repeatedly at this moment,
the value displayed on Z axis will change accordingly. However, the value displayed
on "Dpeth" axis will not change and always indicate the machined depth value.
6: When the value displayed on Z axis equals the target value, the limit switch will
close, and the EDM will stop machining, also, the information screen will display
“FINISH”. According to the setting made by the operators, there have two exit
modes: I. Automatic mode. Exit the EDM machining state automatically and restore
the displaying state before machining. II. Pause mode. The screen always shows
“ END”, and it need to press the C key to exit and restore the original
displaying state.
3.EDM parameter introduction
Zero all axis’ value before entering EDM function.Then press EDM to enter the
parameter setting interface.
L-LEN:NO.1-NO.4 In EDM function,we can set four groups of data.Every group has no
interference with each other.
Name - - - - No.1-No.4 the drawing name
setting EDM
NO.1 NO.2 NO.3 NO.4
NAME: R1
DIR - - - Machining direction Dpeth: 20.000
POSITIVE indicates the DIR: Positive
OUT: AUTO
positive machining direction. MODE: 0 Dpeth

NEGATIVE indicates the DELAY:

Oil Height:
20
-50.000
negative machining direction.
Press Set to set. Z

OUT - - Setting for exit mode Input

STOP indicates the stop mode.
AUTO indicates the automatic EDM Setup interface
mode Press Set to set

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MODE - - - EDM machining mode.
Press the Set key to select MODE 0. The output states of the relay in
MODE 0 are as follows:

a. When the power is off, the relay coil is OFF.

b. When the CPU is not initialized, the relay coil is OFF.
c. When the normal state output of booting is 1, the relay coil is ON.
d. When EDM function outputs 0 in operation, the relay coil is ON.
e. When EDM outputs 0 in depth, the relay coil is OFF.

Press the Set key to select MODE 1. The output states of the relay in
MODE 1 are as follows:

a. When the power is off, the relay coil is OFF.

b. When the CPU is not initialized, the relay coil is OFF.
c. When the normal state output of booting is 0, the relay coil is OFF.
d. When EDM function outputs 1 in operation, the relay coil is ON.
e. When EDM outputs 0 in depth, the relay coil is OFF.
DELAY - -Post-set time,the unit is 0.1 second(when the model is set as the exit
automatically OUT-AUTO).This time can be set.Press Input to proceed the
setting.
Oil Height - reverse fire prevention height.

The machining defaulted by the DRO is the positive direction machining. As in

example 1 and example 2, you should set the positive direction machining as the
machining at first in the positive direction machining; as the work piece shown in the
machining figure (F), you should set the negative direction machining as the
machining direction before machining in the negative direction machining.
Otherwise, after entering the machining, the DRO will identify that the machining has
been completed and exit the machining.
4. Examples of Positive Direction Machining

Example 1: Machining the work piece as shown in Figure (A) , The work piece and
electrode are shown in figure (B). Please set the positive direction machining as the
machining direction at first.

Electrode

Positive direction machining

0 Work piece
20

20
Z
Figure (A) Figure (B)

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Step 1: As shown in figure (B), move the main axis electrode to make it touch the work
piece and then press the X , Y and Z keys to zero.
Step 2: Press the EDM key to enter the machining.
Step 3: Set the machining depth. DEPIH = 20
Step 4:Set the machining direction as positive DIR=POSITIVE
Step 5:Set the exit mode as the automatic OUT=AUTO
Step 6 :Set the EDM mode MODE=0
Step 7:Set the post-set time as DELAY=20
Step 8 :Set the reverse fire prevention height Oil Height=-50
Step 9:After setting well of the above parameter,press ENT to enter the machining interface.
Step 10: When the value displayed on Z axis equals the target value, the limit switch will
close; the information window on the right will display “ FINISH” for 2 seconds, then
back to the state before machining.
NAME: R1 NAME: R1
EDM EDM
Dpeth: 0.000 Dpeth: 20.000

X 0.000 X 0.000
Y 0.000 Dpeth
Y 0.000 Dpeth

Z 0.000 Z 20.000
U 0.000 Z
Working
U 0.000 Z
FINISH

EDM machining interface EDM machining finish

Example 2: Machining the work pieces as shown in Figure (C)
Please set the positive direction machining as the machining direction at first.
Electrode
Positive direction machining
Work piece
30

-10
10

Figure (C) Z Figure (D) Figure (E)

Step 1: As shown in figure (B), move the main axis electrode to make it touch the work
piece and then press the X , Y and Z keys to zero.
Step 2: Press the EDM key to enter the machining.
Step 3: Set the machining depth. DEPIH = -10
Step 4:Set the machining direction as positive DIR=POSITIVE
Step 5:Set the exit mode as the automatic OUT=AUTO
Step 6 :Set the EDM mode MODE=0
Step 7:Set the post-set time as DELAY=20
Step 8 :Set the reverse fire prevention height Oil Height=-50
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Step 10: When the value displayed on Z axis equals the target value, the limit switch will
close; the information window on the right will display “ FINISH” for 2 seconds, then
back to the state before machining.
NO.1 NO.2 NO.3 NO.4 NAME: R1
EDM EDM
NAME: R1 Dpeth: -30.000
Dpeth: -10.000
DIR:
OUT:
Positive
AUTO
X 0.000
MODE:
DELAY:
0
20
Dpeth
Y 0.000 Dpeth

Oil Height: -50.000

Z -30.000
Z
U 0.000 Z
Working

Input

EDM setting interface EDM machining interface

5. Examples of Negative Direction EDM

NAME: R1
Dpeth: -10.000
Machining
X 0.000
Example 3: Machining the work pieces as Y 0.000 Dpeth

shown in Figure (F) ,Please set the

negative direction machining as the
Z -10.000
machining direction. U 0.000 Z
FINISH

EDM machining finish

Negative direction machining

Work piece
6
6

0
Z
Electrode
Figure (F) Figure (G)

Step 1: As shown in figure (B), move the main axis electrode to make it touch the work
piece and then press the X , Y and Z keys to zero.
Step 2: Press the EDM key to enter the machining.
Step 3: Set the machining depth. DEPIH = 6
Step 4:Set the machining direction as positive DIR=NEGRTIVE
Step 5:Set the exit mode as the automatic OUT=AUTO
Step 6 :Set the EDM mode MODE=0
Step 7:Set the post-set time as DELAY=20
Step 8 :Set the reverse fire prevention height Oil Height=-50
Step 9:After setting well of the above parameter,press ENT to enter the machining interface.
Step 10: When the value displayed on Z axis equals the target value, the limit switch will
close; the information window on the right will display “ FINISH” for 2 seconds, then
back to the state before machining.
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NO.1 NO.2 NO.3 NO.4 NAME: R1

EDM EDM
NAME: R1 Dpeth: 0.000
Dpeth: -6.000
DIR:
OUT:
Negrtive
AUTO
X 0.000
MODE:
DELAY:
0
20
Dpeth
Y 0.000 Dpeth

Oil Height: -50.000

Z 0.000
Z
U 0.000 Z
Working

Input

EDM setting interface EDM machining interface

NAME: R1
EDM
Dpeth: -6.000

X 0.000
Y 0.000 Dpeth

Z -6.000
U 0.000 Z
FINISH

EDM machining finish

6. Use PCD Function together with EDM Function

In PCD function, the DRO can call the EDM function to complete the EDM
machining for the PCD. The specific operation procedures are as follows:
1) Press the key to enter the PCD function to set parameters (please refer to the
PCD function setting). After setting all parameters, press the EDM key to enter the
PCD machining. When displaying the position coordinate of the first machining,
move the table to make the electrode aligning the first machining hole.
2） Press the EDM key to input the EDM parameter setting and machining state (refer to
the EDM parameter setting for the EDM parameter setting method), and input the
machining depth for EDM machining. After the machining is completed, press the
EDM key to exit EDM machining and enter the PCD machining. Press the

key to display the position coordinate of the second hole. Move the table to make
the electrode aligning the next machining hole.

7. Use PLD Function and EDM Function Cooperatively

In PLD function, the DRO can call the EDM function to complete the EDM
machining for the PLD. The specific operation procedures are as follows:
1) Press the key to enter the PLD function to set parameters (please refer to the
PLD function setting). After setting all parameters, press the ENT key to confirm
entering the PCD machining. The position of first machining hole is displayed in
coordinate. Then move the table to make the electrode aligning the first machining
hole.
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2) Press the EDM key to enter the EDM parameter setting and machining state (refer to
the EDM parameter setting for the EDM parameter setting method), and input the
machining depth for EDM machining. After the machining is completed, press the
EDM key to exit EDM machining and enter the PLD machining. Press the key to
display the position coordinate of the second hole. Move the table to make the
electrode aligning the next machining hole.

8. EQUAL OUT port of rear base plate

The output of EQUAL OUT is the relay output and the contact capacity is:
1.0A30VC, 0.5A125VAC, 0.3A60VDC.

9-pins Socket
Signal type 9-pins lead
Pin Number
1 3 5
1 OFF (NC Port) Black
3 COM (Common Port) Yellow
5 NO (NO Port) Red

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Bevel Function
3.11：Bevel Function
(Apply to milling machine)

This function is for bevel and bevel angle machining.

Function:DRO will display the coordinates of the tool.Inputted the parameters that DRO
required,the DRO will calculate out the coordinates for machining.Moving each axis until
the value get to zero for every point,then the machining will be done.This function need to
input the below parameters:
No,1- No,4 In bevel function,we can set four groups of data.Every group has
no interface with each other
Name - - No.1-No.4 the drawing name setting
PLANE - - Machining plane selection
CT-POS X - - Center of the circle for X axis
CT-POS Y - - Center of the circle for Y axis
Mode - - Machining model
LENGTH - - Bevel Length
ANGLE - - Bevel angle
Mode_TL - - Concave or convex machining selection
MAX-CUT - - Maximum cutting
TL-DIA - - Diameter of the tool
There are two machining model (A or B)
Model A: The angle is a certain value,this model is only for bevel angle machining(Figure
A) ; Model B:The angle can be any value,this model can be for any bevel machining
(Figure B)
NO.1 NO.2 NO.3 NO.4 Z NO.1 NO.2 NO.3 NO.4 Y
NAME: BEVEL NAME: BEVEL1
PLANE: LINE-XZ PLANE: LINE-XY
CT-POS X: 0.000 CT-POS X: 0.000
CT-POS Y: 0.000 CT-POS Y: 0.000
Mode: A Mode: B
LENGTH : 10.000 LENGTH : 10.000
ANGLE: 45.000 ANGLE: 27.000
Mode_TL: DIA+TL Mode_TL: DIA-TL
MAX-CUT: 0.300 X MAX-CUT: 0.300 X
TL-DIA: 1.000 TL-DIA: 1.000

Input Input

Figure A Figure B

Note:When the plane has been selected as XY,the value of Mode-TL will be set by
DRO according to the angle,operator cannot do any change for this value.Meanwhile
the zero point of the tool will be not the central of the tool circle.It should be the
position as showed in below graphic.(Figure A)

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Example:The steps for machining the work-piece (Figure A&B) should be the below:

Step 1:Moving the tool to the start point of the bevel,enter to enter the bevel
function;Note:The datum of the plane(XY) is the circle central point of the tool,otherwise it
will be the tool nose.
Step 2:Choose the machining drawing No.1-No.4 By pressing to choose,after
choosing well,press to enter the drawing name setting.
Step 3:Drawing name setting (NAME)
Press Input to set the drawing name,choose the letter by pressing .
Choose the digit by press the digit button,then press Input to input.After setting
well,press ENT to save.
Step 4:Parameter setting
Select the parameter which need to be set by press .Press Set to set the
corresponding parameter,and press Input to do the data inputting.

Step 5:Enter the machining interface

After entering the machining,the top of the screen will display the name of the
drawing and the current machining point number.On the left of the screen will display the
value of axis,the right will display the machining drawing.The red point is the current
position of the tool.
Moving the axis until the value to be zero to start the machining.Press to the
next point machining.When the axis has the movement,the position of the tool will
change according to the value.After machining,press C to return

Note:When the red point changed to be a red cross,it indicates the position of the tool is
beyond the drawing.

NAME: BEVEL Z NAME: BEVEL Y

HOLE: 35 / 2 HOLE: 35 / 1

X -0.205 X -0.225
Y 0.000 Y 0.445
Z -0.205 Z 0.000
U 0.000 X
U 0.000 X

Figure A Machining interface. Figure B Machining interface.

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4.1 Notices for Usage:

1. Supply voltage: AC 80 V - - 260 V, 50 - - 60 Hz
2. Power: 15 W
3.Display mode:7 inches true color LCD screen.
4. Operating temperature: -10℃- - 60℃
5. Storage temperature: -30℃- - 70℃
6. Relative humidity (RH): <90% (25)>
7. Axis to be displayed : 1 axis, 2-axis , 3-axis , 4-axis , 5-axis
8. Input signal allowed by the DRO: TTL square wave / RS422
9. Allowable input signal frequency: < 2 MHz
10. Length resolution: 0.1 um, 0.2 um, 0.5 um, 1 um, 2 um, 2.5 um, 5 um and 10 um
11. Minimum resolution of angle display: 0.0001/ pulse
12. Weight: 2.2 KG
13. Volume size: 300 x175 x 70 (mm)
14. Interface definition of the grating ruler: (DB 9-pins socket)

1 2 3 4 5

Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
signal A- OV B- Shield R- A +5V B R
6 7 8 9

4.2 Installation Figure

X 0.000 X X 7 8 9
Mill
ABS 0

MM Y 0.000 4 5 6
:OFF
Z 0.000 Y Y 1
0
2 3
T:OFF X- R
RPM:12345 U 0.000 Z Z 0
0 · -
R/D + HeIp U C ENT
U 0

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

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4.3 Troubleshooting
The following troubleshootings are just the preliminary methods. If the problems
still exist, please do not dismantle the DRO by yourself, but contact our company or
the dealers for help in time.

Faults Fault Causes Solutions

1. The power is not on ? 1. Check whether the power line
2. The power switch is not closed ? and power plug are plugged in.
The DRO doesn’t 3. The supply voltage is not appropriate 2. Close the power switch.
display anything 4. The internal supply of the grating 3. Make sure the supply voltage
ruler is in short circuit. between 85V-265V.
4. Pull out the connector of the
grating ruler.

1. Operate the machine after swapping 1. If counting, it’s the fault of

One axis of the DRO with the grating ruler of another axis. the grating ruler; if not, it’s
doesn’t count 2. Some special functions of the DRO the fault of the DRO.
are being used. 2. Exit the special function

1. The grating ruler isn’t installed

according to the requirements or the
accuracy is not enough.
2. After being used for a long time, the 1. Reinstall the grating ruler and
The counting of DRO
vibration of the machine tool makes adjust the level.
is not accurate (it
the fixed reading head or the screws 2. Tighten all the fixed screws.
can’t zero)
loosen. 3. Overhaul the machine tool.
3. The accuracy of the machine tool is 4. Reset the DRO resolution.
not good.
4. The DRO resolution isn’t consistent
with the grating ruler.

1. The machine tool and the DRO shell

are not connected to earth.
2. The accuracy of the machine tool is
not good. 1. Connect the machine tool and
3. The running speed of the machine the DRO shell to earth.
tool is too fast. 2. Overhaul the machine tool.
The counting of 4. The grating ruler isn’t installed 3. Reduce the running speed of
DRO is in error,The according to the requirements and the the machine tool.
displayed operation accuracy is not enough. 4. Reinstall the grating ruler and
distance isn’t 5. The DRO resolution isn’t consistent adjust the level.
consistent with the with the grating ruler. 5. Reset the DRO resolution.
actual distance 6. The operating size unit is not 6. Switch the displayed
consistent with the displayed Metric/British units.
Metric/British units. 7. Reset the linear error
7. The linear error compensation setting compensation of the DRO.
of the DRO is not appropriate. 8. Repair the grating ruler.
8. The grating ruler exceeds the
operating range of length or the read
head is broken.

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Faults Fault Causes Solutions

1. The grating ruler exceeds the
operating range of length or the read
head is broken.
2. The read head of grating ruler rubs
the ruler shell leading to the aluminum 1. Repair the grating ruler
The grating ruler scraps accumulated. 2. Repair the grating ruler
doesn’t count 3. The gap between the read head of 3. Repair the grating ruler
grating ruler and the ruler body is too 4. Repair the grating ruler
wide.
4. The metal tubes of the grating ruler
are damaged, which causing the
short circuit or disconnection in
internal wiring.
1. The small box of the grating ruler is
separated from the steel ball.
2. The grating glass in the read head 1. Repair the grating ruler
The grating ruler
of the grating ruler is abraded. 2. Repair the grating ruler
doesn’t count
3. There is dirt on the grating glass in 3. Repair the grating ruler
sometimes
the shell of the grating ruler. 4. Repair the grating ruler
4. The elasticity of small box spring in
the read head of the grating ruler is
not enough.

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