CNC 8070

Operating manual.

(Ref: 2008)
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INDEX

About the product - CNC 8070 ....................................................................................................11

Declaration of CE conformity and warranty conditions ............................................................... 15
Version history - CNC 8070 ........................................................................................................ 17
Safety conditions ........................................................................................................................ 25
Returning conditions ................................................................................................................... 29
CNC maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 31

CHAPTER 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS

1.1 Monitor LCD-15. ............................................................................................................ 33

1.2 Monitor LCD-15AT. ....................................................................................................... 34
1.3 Monitor LCD-10K. ......................................................................................................... 35
1.4 HORIZONTAL KEYB / HORIZONTAL KEYB + MOUSE. ........................................ 37
1.5 VERTICAL KEYB / VERTICAL KEYB + MOUSE. .................................................... 38
1.6 OP PANEL / OP PANEL + SPDL RATE. ................................................................. 39
1.7 HORIZONTAL KEYB 2.0 + TOUCHPAD. ..................................................................... 40
1.8 Keyboard shortcuts. ....................................................................................................... 43

CHAPTER 2 GENERAL CONCEPTS

2.1 Turning the CNC on and off ........................................................................................... 45

2.1.1 Emergency shutdown with battery ............................................................................. 47
2.2 Work modes and software protection at the CNC.......................................................... 48
2.3 Ethernet. ........................................................................................................................ 51
2.4 USB ports. ..................................................................................................................... 51
2.5 Compact flash (ETX platform). ...................................................................................... 52
2.6 Disco CFast (Q7-A platform). ........................................................................................ 53

CHAPTER 3 HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC

3.1 General description of the interface. .............................................................................. 55

3.1.1 Move the interface while dragging it with the mouse. ................................................ 56
3.2 Detailed description of the CNC status bar.................................................................... 57
3.2.1 Channel synchronization window............................................................................... 59
3.2.2 PLC messages........................................................................................................... 60
3.3 Horizontal softkey menu ................................................................................................ 61
3.4 Operating modes ........................................................................................................... 62
3.4.1 Description of the various operating modes............................................................... 64
3.5 Task window .................................................................................................................. 66
3.6 Windows for warnings and errors .................................................................................. 67
3.6.1 CNC warnings and errors........................................................................................... 67
3.6.2 Error 3753. Absolute encoder. Monitor the coordinate difference during startup
(parameter MAXDIFREF)........................................................................................... 68
3.6.3 PLC errors.................................................................................................................. 69
3.7 File selection window ..................................................................................................... 70
3.8 Calculator....................................................................................................................... 72
3.8.1 Defining expressions.................................................................................................. 74
3.9 Dialog boxes .................................................................................................................. 76

CHAPTER 4 AUTOMATIC MODE

4.1 Interface description....................................................................................................... 77

4.1.1 Description of a typical screen of this work mode. ..................................................... 77 CNC 8070
4.1.2 Softkey menus. .......................................................................................................... 80
4.2 Display the status of the program or of the active subroutines. ..................................... 81
4.3 Program simulation and execution................................................................................. 82
4.3.1 Select program........................................................................................................... 82
4.3.2 Select the first and last blocks of the execution. ........................................................ 83
4.3.3 Execute a program..................................................................................................... 86
4.3.4 Mode change protection for an interrupted program.................................................. 87 (REF: 2008)
4.3.5 Resume the execution of a program from the block where it was canceled. ............. 88
4.3.6 Cancel the execution and resume from another block while keeping the history. ..... 89
4.3.7 Simulated execution of a program. ............................................................................ 91
4.3.8 Execute a program (retrace). ..................................................................................... 94
4.3.9 Executing a program in 8055 language. .................................................................... 97

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4.4 Executing program blocks separately. ........................................................................... 98

4.5 Tool inspection. ............................................................................................................. 99
4.5.1 Tool inspection (execution in retrace mode, independent interpolator or rigid tapping).
102
4.6 Block search. ............................................................................................................... 104
4.6.1 Treatment of functions M, H, F, S. ........................................................................... 106
4.7 Show/hide the dynamic override of the HSC. .............................................................. 107
4.8 FFC (Fagor Feed Control) ........................................................................................... 108
4.9 Display the status of the DMC (Dynamic Machining Control). ..................................... 109
4.9.1 DMC status and progress. ....................................................................................... 109
4.9.2 Learning phase. ....................................................................................................... 110
4.9.3 Deactivating the DMC. ............................................................................................. 110

CHAPTER 5 MANUAL (JOG) MODE

5.1 Interface description. ................................................................................................... 111

5.1.1 Description of a typical screen of this work mode. ................................................... 111
5.1.2 Softkey menus. ........................................................................................................ 113
5.2 Operations with the axes. ............................................................................................ 114
5.2.1 Home search............................................................................................................ 114
5.2.2 Jog ........................................................................................................................... 115
5.2.3 Jogging the axes with handwheels .......................................................................... 117
5.2.4 Moving an axis to a particular position (coordinate)................................................. 119
5.2.5 Coordinate preset .................................................................................................... 119
5.3 Spindle control ............................................................................................................. 120
5.4 Tool selection and tool change .................................................................................... 121
5.5 Setting the feedrate and spindle speed. ...................................................................... 122
5.6 Setting and activating the zero offsets and the fixture offsets. .................................... 123

CHAPTER 6 MANUAL (JOG) MODE. TOOL CALIBRATION

6.1 Manual calibration. Calibration without a probe........................................................... 127

6.2 Semi-automatic calibration. Calibration with a probe................................................... 131
6.3 Automatic calibration with a probe and a canned cycle ............................................... 134
6.3.1 Mill or lathe model ("trihedron" geometrical configuration)....................................... 134
6.3.2 Lathe model ("plane" geometrical configuration) ..................................................... 137

CHAPTER 7 JOG MODE. PART CENTERING (MILL MODEL)

7.1 How to define the data................................................................................................. 141

7.2 Data programming. ...................................................................................................... 142
7.3 Basic operation. ........................................................................................................... 146

CHAPTER 8 EDISIMU MODE (EDITING AND SIMULATION)

8.1 Interface description. ................................................................................................... 149

8.1.1 Softkey menus. ........................................................................................................ 151
8.2 Program editing and simulation ................................................................................... 152
8.2.1 Program editing........................................................................................................ 152
8.2.2 Editing a program in the 8055 CNC language ......................................................... 153
8.2.3 Translating a program in 8055 language. ................................................................ 155
8.2.4 Program simulation .................................................................................................. 157
8.2.5 Simulation errors ...................................................................................................... 159
8.3 Editing window............................................................................................................. 160
8.3.1 Softkey and hotkey menus....................................................................................... 162
8.3.2 Contextual programming assistance........................................................................ 163
8.3.3 Help for programming subroutines........................................................................... 164
8.3.4 Syntax errors when editing ...................................................................................... 165
8.4 Working in the editing window. .................................................................................... 166
8.4.1 Select a program...................................................................................................... 166
8.4.2 Operations with blocks. Cut and paste. ................................................................... 166
CNC 8070 8.4.3 Find a line or a text in the program. ......................................................................... 167
8.4.4 Undo and redo. ........................................................................................................ 167
8.4.5 Operations with files................................................................................................. 168
8.4.6 Customizing the editor (general options). ................................................................ 169
8.4.7 Customizing the editor (appearance). ...................................................................... 171
8.4.8 Customizing the editor (syntax highlighting). ........................................................... 171
8.4.9 TEACH-IN ................................................................................................................ 172
(REF: 2008)
8.4.10 Import DXF files ....................................................................................................... 173
8.4.11 Import files from the 8055 (PIM and PIT). ................................................................ 176
8.4.12 Profile editor............................................................................................................. 177
8.4.13 Canned cycle editor. ................................................................................................ 178
8.4.14 Inclined planes (·M· model) ..................................................................................... 179
8.4.15 Geometric-help editor. ............................................................................................. 180

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8.5 Graphic assistance for the program editor................................................................... 184

8.6 Graphics window.......................................................................................................... 185
8.7 Program window .......................................................................................................... 186
8.8 Working in the program window................................................................................... 187
8.8.1 Select the first and last blocks of the execution. ...................................................... 187
8.8.2 Simulate program blocks separately. ....................................................................... 188
8.8.3 Display the status of the program or of the active subroutines. ............................... 189
8.9 Statistics window.......................................................................................................... 190
8.9.1 Time estimates......................................................................................................... 191

CHAPTER 9 FMC (FAGOR MACHINING CALCULATOR).

9.1 FMC calculator............................................................................................................. 195

9.2 Materials table.............................................................................................................. 196
9.3 Operations table........................................................................................................... 197
9.4 Working with the FMC.................................................................................................. 198
9.5 Backup/Restore. Data backup copy............................................................................. 198

CHAPTER 10 FCAS (FAGOR COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM).

10.1 FCAS status................................................................................................................. 200

10.2 FCAS operation. ......................................................................................................... 201

CHAPTER 11 PROFILE EDITOR

11.1 Interface description..................................................................................................... 203

11.1.1 How to use the profile editor. ................................................................................... 205
11.2 Define a new profile, enlarge an existing one or import one from a file. ...................... 206
11.2.1 Define any profile using straight and curved sections.............................................. 207
11.2.2 Define a circular profile. ........................................................................................... 209
11.2.3 Define a rectangular profile. ..................................................................................... 210
11.2.4 Enlarge a profile. ...................................................................................................... 210
11.2.5 Import a profile from a DXF file. ............................................................................... 211
11.2.6 Editing a profile in ProGTL3 language. .................................................................... 214
11.3 Modify a profile and insert corners............................................................................... 215
11.4 Configuring the profile editor. Displayed area.............................................................. 217
11.5 Configuring the profile editor. Define the work plane. .................................................. 217
11.6 End the session at the editor. ...................................................................................... 217
11.7 Examples of how to define profiles. ............................................................................. 218
11.7.1 Profile editor. Example 1 (milling). ........................................................................... 218
11.7.2 Profile editor. Example 2 (milling). ........................................................................... 219
11.7.3 Profile editor. Example 3 (milling). ........................................................................... 221
11.7.4 Profile editor. Example 4 (lathe)............................................................................... 222

CHAPTER 12 GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (MILL MODEL)

12.1 Description of the graphic environment. ...................................................................... 224

12.1.1 Softkey menus. ........................................................................................................ 227
12.2 Type of graphics .......................................................................................................... 228
12.3 Zoom............................................................................................................................ 229
12.4 Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 230
12.5 Point of view................................................................................................................. 230
12.6 Measurement ............................................................................................................... 231
12.7 Clear screen................................................................................................................. 232
12.8 Colors........................................................................................................................... 232
12.9 Options......................................................................................................................... 233
12.10 Real coordinates .......................................................................................................... 234
12.11 Real coordinates with enlarged error ........................................................................... 234
12.12 Simulation speed ......................................................................................................... 234

CHAPTER 13 GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).

CNC 8070
13.1 Graphic environment.................................................................................................... 235
13.1.1 HD graphics in automatic mode. .............................................................................. 236
13.1.2 HD graphics in edisimu mode. ................................................................................. 237
13.1.3 Horizontal softkey menu. ......................................................................................... 238
13.2 Move, rotate and zoom in or out on the graphic. ......................................................... 239
13.3 Select the type of view. ............................................................................................... 240 (REF: 2008)
13.4 Configuring the graphics window (properties of each window). .................................. 241
13.5 Configuring and activating the sections. ..................................................................... 242
13.6 Configure the colors for the tool path and solid. ......................................................... 244
13.7 General configuration of the graphics. ........................................................................ 245
13.8 Configuration. Cancel the graphics. ............................................................................ 246
13.9 Configuration. Load machine. ..................................................................................... 246

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13.10 Actions. Move the active sections. .............................................................................. 247

13.11 Actions. Print the graphic............................................................................................. 248
13.12 Delete the graphic. ...................................................................................................... 248
13.13 Editing, displaying and hiding parts. ........................................................................... 249
13.14 Automatic dimensions. ................................................................................................ 250
13.15 Saving part / Loading part. .......................................................................................... 250
13.16 Measure the part. ........................................................................................................ 251
13.17 Viewing the tool paths and the solid. .......................................................................... 252
13.18 Simulation speed (edisimu mode only). ...................................................................... 253

CHAPTER 14 GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (LATHE MODEL)

14.1 Description of the graphic environment. ...................................................................... 256

14.1.1 Softkey menus. ........................................................................................................ 259
14.2 Type of graphics .......................................................................................................... 260
14.3 Zoom............................................................................................................................ 261
14.4 Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 262
14.5 Measurement............................................................................................................... 262
14.6 Clear screen ................................................................................................................ 263
14.7 Colors .......................................................................................................................... 263
14.8 Options ........................................................................................................................ 264
14.9 Real coordinates .......................................................................................................... 265
14.10 Real coordinates with enlarged error ........................................................................... 265
14.11 Simulation speed ......................................................................................................... 265

CHAPTER 15 GRAPHICS HD (·T· MODEL).

15.1 Graphic environment. .................................................................................................. 267

15.1.1 HD graphics in automatic mode............................................................................... 268
15.1.2 HD graphics in edisimu mode. ................................................................................. 269
15.1.3 Horizontal softkey menu. ........................................................................................ 270
15.2 Move, rotate and zoom in or out on the graphic. ......................................................... 271
15.3 Select the type of view. ............................................................................................... 272
15.4 Configuring the graphics window (properties of each window). .................................. 273
15.5 Configuring and activating the sections. ..................................................................... 274
15.6 Configure the colors for the tool path and solid. ......................................................... 275
15.7 General configuration of the graphics. ........................................................................ 276
15.8 Configuration. Cancel the graphics. ............................................................................ 277
15.9 Configuration. Load machine. ..................................................................................... 277
15.10 Actions. Move the active sections. .............................................................................. 278
15.11 Actions. Print the graphic............................................................................................. 279
15.12 Delete the graphic. ...................................................................................................... 279
15.13 Editing, displaying and hiding parts. ........................................................................... 280
15.14 Automatic dimensions. ................................................................................................ 281
15.15 Saving part / Loading part. .......................................................................................... 281
15.16 Measure the part. ........................................................................................................ 282
15.17 Viewing the tool paths and the solid. .......................................................................... 283
15.18 Simulation speed (edisimu mode only). ...................................................................... 284

CHAPTER 16 MDI/MDA MODE

16.1 Interface description. ................................................................................................... 285

16.1.1 Softkey menus. ........................................................................................................ 286
16.2 Edit and execute individual blocks............................................................................... 287
16.3 Block history. ............................................................................................................... 288

CHAPTER 17 USER TABLES

17.1 User table presentation................................................................................................ 289

17.1.1 Softkey menus. ........................................................................................................ 290
17.2 Zero offset tables ......................................................................................................... 291
CNC 8070 17.3 Fixture table ................................................................................................................. 293
17.4 Arithmetic parameter tables ......................................................................................... 294
17.5 Operations with tables ................................................................................................. 296
17.5.1 Data editing.............................................................................................................. 296
17.5.2 Save and recall tables.............................................................................................. 297
17.5.3 Find text. ................................................................................................................. 298
(REF: 2008)
CHAPTER 18 TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE

18.1 Presentation of the tool tables and magazine tables. ................................................. 299
18.1.1 Softkey menus. ........................................................................................................ 300
18.1.2 Search for a text in the tables .................................................................................. 301
18.1.3 Save and load the tables ......................................................................................... 302

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18.1.4 Printing the tables .................................................................................................... 304

18.2 Tool table ..................................................................................................................... 305
18.3 Tool and tool magazine table....................................................................................... 307
18.3.1 Vertical softkey menu............................................................................................... 307
18.3.2 The tool list............................................................................................................... 308
18.3.3 Description of the tool data ...................................................................................... 309
18.4 Tool table (simple mode). ............................................................................................ 317
18.4.1 Vertical softkey menu............................................................................................... 317
18.4.2 Configuring the tool data display.............................................................................. 317
18.4.3 Data of the M tools (standard page - screen-). ........................................................ 318
18.4.4 Data of the T tools (standard page - screen-). ......................................................... 319
18.4.5 Data of the M/T tools (offset page - screen-). .......................................................... 320
18.4.6 Editing the tool table................................................................................................. 320
18.5 Operations with the tool table (full mode). ................................................................... 321
18.5.1 Editing the tool table................................................................................................. 321
18.6 Active-tools table.......................................................................................................... 322
18.6.1 Softkey menus. ........................................................................................................ 323
18.6.2 Changing the tool of the spindle............................................................................... 323
18.7 Table for the status of the tool change process ........................................................... 324
18.8 Magazine table............................................................................................................. 325
18.8.1 Softkey menus. ........................................................................................................ 326
18.8.2 List of magazine positions........................................................................................ 327
18.8.3 Magazine information............................................................................................... 328
18.9 Operations with the magazine table............................................................................. 330
18.9.1 Loading / unloading tools to / from the magazine .................................................... 330
18.9.2 Load / unload a tool to / from the tool changer arm ................................................. 332

CHAPTER 19 UTILITIES MODE

19.1 Interface description..................................................................................................... 333

19.1.1 Softkey menus. ........................................................................................................ 335
19.2 Set how to display the list of programs. ....................................................................... 336
19.3 Select files and create folders...................................................................................... 337
19.4 Find in files................................................................................................................... 338
19.5 Protection passwords................................................................................................... 339
19.6 Data safety backup. Backup - Restore ........................................................................ 341
19.7 Encrypting files............................................................................................................. 343

CHAPTER 20 PLC

20.1 Appearance of the PLC mode...................................................................................... 345

20.1.1 Icon description (vertical softkeys) ........................................................................... 346
20.2 "Programs" service ...................................................................................................... 347
20.2.1 Softkey menus. PLC project..................................................................................... 348
20.2.2 Encrypting/decrypting from the PLC. ....................................................................... 349
20.2.3 Softkey menus. Files of the PLC project. ................................................................. 350
20.3 Program editing............................................................................................................ 351
20.4 Editing in C language or mnemonic language. ............................................................ 353
20.4.1 Softkey "Analyze"..................................................................................................... 354
20.4.2 Softkey "File". .......................................................................................................... 354
20.4.3 Softkey "Undo". ........................................................................................................ 354
20.4.4 Softkey "Operations with blocks". ............................................................................ 355
20.4.5 Softkey "Find/Replace". ........................................................................................... 356
20.4.6 Softkey "Customize"................................................................................................. 357
20.5 Editing in contact (ladder) language (softkeys)............................................................ 358
20.5.1 Softkey "Analyze"..................................................................................................... 359
20.5.2 Softkey "File". .......................................................................................................... 359
20.5.3 "Edit" softkey. .......................................................................................................... 360
20.5.4 Softkey "View". ........................................................................................................ 362
20.5.5 Softkey "Marks". ...................................................................................................... 362
20.5.6 Softkey "Find"........................................................................................................... 363
20.5.7 Softkey "Customize"................................................................................................. 363
20.6 Program monitoring ..................................................................................................... 364 CNC 8070
20.6.1 Softkey menus. Monitoring in C language or mnemonic language. ........................ 365
20.6.2 Softkey menus. Monitoring in contact (ladder) language. ....................................... 366
20.7 "Commands" service.................................................................................................... 368
20.7.1 Softkey menus. Options of the "Commands" service............................................... 368
20.8 "Outputs" service ......................................................................................................... 369
20.8.1 Softkey menus. Options of the "Outputs" service. ................................................... 370 (REF: 2008)
20.9 "Logic analyzer" service ............................................................................................... 371
20.9.1 Editing logic analyzer data ....................................................................................... 372
20.9.2 Save, load and reset the analyzer configuration ...................................................... 374
20.9.3 Execute and analyze trace....................................................................................... 375
20.9.4 Customize the appearance of the logic analyzer ..................................................... 375
20.10 "Monitoring" service ..................................................................................................... 376

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20.10.1 Description of resource tables ................................................................................. 377

20.10.2 Definition of the table resources .............................................................................. 378
20.10.3 Options of the "Monitoring" service (softkeys). ........................................................ 379
20.11 "Cross references" service........................................................................................... 380
20.11.1 Softkey menus. Options of the "Cross reference" service. ...................................... 381
20.12 "Statistics" service........................................................................................................ 382
20.12.1 Softkey menus. Options of the "Statistics" service................................................... 383
20.13 "Messages" service...................................................................................................... 384
20.13.1 Softkey menus. Options of the "Messages" service................................................. 385
20.13.2 Editing the message and error table ........................................................................ 386
20.13.3 Displaying PLC messages ....................................................................................... 387
20.13.4 Displaying PLC errors .............................................................................................. 388
20.13.5 Grouping the additional information text files in a single file. ................................... 389
20.13.6 Save, load and print a message and error table ...................................................... 390

CHAPTER 21 MACHINE PARAMETERS

21.1 Appearance of the machine parameter tables ............................................................. 391

21.1.1 Softkey menus. ........................................................................................................ 392
21.2 Parameter table description......................................................................................... 393
21.2.1 "M" function setting table ......................................................................................... 394
21.2.2 Compensation table ................................................................................................. 395
21.2.3 Kinematics table....................................................................................................... 396
21.2.4 OEM parameters...................................................................................................... 397
21.3 Operations with tables ................................................................................................. 398
21.3.1 Data editing and validation....................................................................................... 398
21.3.2 Save and recall tables.............................................................................................. 399
21.3.3 Find text. ................................................................................................................. 400
21.3.4 Importing and exporting compensation tables. ........................................................ 401

CHAPTER 22 SETUP ASSISTANCE

22.1 Oscilloscope ................................................................................................................ 404

22.1.1 Interface description................................................................................................. 405
22.1.2 Softkey menus. ........................................................................................................ 406
22.1.3 Configuration screen ................................................................................................ 409
22.1.4 Configure and execute the oscilloscope function..................................................... 410
22.1.5 Machine parameter editing. .................................................................................... 411
22.2 The Bode diagram ....................................................................................................... 414
22.2.1 Interface description................................................................................................. 415
22.2.2 Softkey menus. ........................................................................................................ 416
22.2.3 Machine parameter editing. .................................................................................... 419
22.2.4 Configuration screen ................................................................................................ 421
22.3 The circularity (roundness) test ................................................................................... 424
22.3.1 Interface description................................................................................................. 425
22.3.2 Softkey menus. ........................................................................................................ 427
22.3.3 Configuring and executing the circularity (roundness) test ...................................... 428
22.3.4 Configure the graphic environment .......................................................................... 429
22.3.5 Define and execute the movement subroutine ........................................................ 430
22.3.6 Data capture for the graphic .................................................................................... 431
22.3.7 Adjustment of the machine parameters involved ..................................................... 432
22.3.8 Validate the changes and save the configuration used ........................................... 434
22.3.9 Machine parameters that may be modified .............................................................. 435

CHAPTER 23 DDSSETUP

23.1 Appearance of the DDSSetup mode ........................................................................... 437

23.1.1 Icon description (vertical softkeys) ........................................................................... 438
23.2 List of devices connected to the bus............................................................................ 439
23.3 Drives accessing level (only Sercos). .......................................................................... 441
23.4 –Parameters and variables– service. .......................................................................... 442
CNC 8070 23.5 –Error management– service. ..................................................................................... 444
23.6 –Monitoring– service.................................................................................................... 445
23.7 –Information– service .................................................................................................. 447
23.8 Command generator (only Sercos). ............................................................................ 449
23.9 Command line.............................................................................................................. 450
23.10 File for setting the parameters of Mechatrolink servos. ............................................... 452

(REF: 2008)
CHAPTER 24 DIAGNOSIS

24.1 Appearance of the diagnosis mode. ............................................................................ 455

24.1.1 Softkey menus. ........................................................................................................ 456
24.2 Configuration diagnosis ............................................................................................... 457
24.2.1 System diagnosis..................................................................................................... 457

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24.2.2 Software diagnosis................................................................................................... 458

24.2.3 Hardware diagnosis. Bus CAN, Sercos and Mechatrolink. ...................................... 459
24.3 Sercos diagnosis.......................................................................................................... 461
24.4 Save the CAN configuration for the start-up test. ........................................................ 462
24.5 Report generation ........................................................................................................ 463
24.6 View the history of errors and warnings issued by the CNC........................................ 464
24.7 Generating the Fagor file for error diagnosis. .............................................................. 464
24.8 Access particular utilities of the operative system and other applications. .................. 464
24.9 Operating Terms. ......................................................................................................... 465
24.9.1 Generating the "Operating Terms” codes (only for OEM). ....................................... 466
24.9.2 Enter the CNC code to activate or cancel the temporary user license..................... 468

CHAPTER 25 APPS.

25.1 DiskMonitor application. Changing the work mode and device registration................. 470
25.2 Network Settings. Configuring network properties....................................................... 472
25.3 System. Set the date and time..................................................................................... 472
25.4 Send emails. ................................................................................................................ 473
25.4.1 Configure and activate the application. .................................................................... 475

CHAPTER 26 KINEMATICS CALIBRATION.

26.1 Kinematics calibration (Kinematic offsets). .................................................................. 479

26.1.1 Page 1. Data editing page........................................................................................ 479
26.1.2 Page 2. Page to display the captured position values (coordinates). ...................... 481
26.1.3 Page 3. Page to display the calculated data. ........................................................... 482
26.1.4 How to calibrate a kinematics. ................................................................................. 483
26.2 Tables to modify type 1 to 16 kinematics to vector kinematics. ................................... 484
26.2.1 Adapting a type 1 kinematics to a type 50 kinematics. ............................................ 484
26.2.2 Adapting a type 2 kinematics to a type 50 kinematics. ............................................ 485
26.2.3 Adapting a type 3 kinematics to a type 50 kinematics. ............................................ 486
26.2.4 Adapting a type 4 kinematics to a type 50 kinematics. ............................................ 487
26.2.5 Adapting a type 5 kinematics to a type 50 kinematics. ............................................ 488
26.2.6 Adapting a type 6 kinematics to a type 50 kinematics. ............................................ 489
26.2.7 Adapting a type 7 kinematics to a type 50 kinematics. ............................................ 490
26.2.8 Adapting a type 8 kinematics to a type 50 kinematics. ............................................ 491
26.2.9 Adapting a type 9 kinematics to a type 51 kinematics. ............................................ 492
26.2.10 Adapting a type 10 kinematics to a type 51 kinematics. .......................................... 493
26.2.11 Adapting a type 11 kinematics to a type 51 kinematics. .......................................... 494
26.2.12 Adapting a type 12 kinematics to a type 51 kinematics. .......................................... 495
26.2.13 Adapting a type 13 kinematics to a type 52 kinematics. .......................................... 496
26.2.14 Adapting a type 14 kinematics to a type 52 kinematics. .......................................... 498
26.2.15 Adapting a type 15 kinematics to a type 52 kinematics. .......................................... 500
26.2.16 Adapting a type 16 kinematics to a type 52 kinematics. .......................................... 502

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ABOUT THE PRODUCT - CNC 8070

BASIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Basic characteristics. ·BL· ·OL· ·L·

Number of axes. 3 to 7 3 to 31 3 to 31

Number of spindles. 1 1 to 6 1 to 6

Number of tool magazines. 1 1 to 4 1 to 4

Number of execution channels. 1 1 to 4 1 to 4

Number of interpolated axes (maximum). 4 3 to 31 3 to 31

Number of handwheels. 1 to 12
Type of servo system. Analog / Digital Sercos Analog
Digital Mechatrolink Sercos Digital

Communications. RS485 / RS422 / RS232

Ethernet

PCI expansion. No Option No

Integrated PLC.
PLC execution time. < 1ms/K
Digital inputs / Digital outputs. 1024 / 1024
Marks / Registers. 8192 / 1024
Timers / Counters. 512 / 256
Symbols. Unlimited

Block processing time. < 1 ms < 1 ms

Remote modules. RIOW RIO5 RIOR RCS-S RIOW-E

Inline

Communication with the remote modules. CANopen CANopen CANopen Sercos EtherCAT

Digital inputs per module. 8 24 / 48 48 --- 8

Digital outputs per module. 8 16 / 32 32 --- 8

Analog inputs per module. 4 4 --- --- 4

Analog outputs per module. 4 4 --- 4 2

Inputs for PT100 temperature sensors. 2 2 --- --- ---

Feedback inputs. --- --- --- 4 (*) ---

(*) TTL / Differential TTL / Sinusoidal 1 Vpp / SSI protocol / FeeDat / EnDat

CNC 8070
Customizing.
PC-based open system, fully customizable.
INI configuration files.
Tool for display configuration FGUIM.
Visual Basic®, Visual C++®, etc. (REF: 2008)
Internal databases in Microsoft® Access.
OPC compatible interface

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SOFTWARE OPTIONS.

Some of the features described in this manual are dependent on the acquired software options. The active
software options for the CNC can be consulted in the diagnostics mode (accessible from the task window
by pressing [CTRL] [A]), under software options.

Consult the ordering handbook for information on the software options available for your model.

SOFT ADDIT AXES SOFT DIGITAL SERCOS

Additional shaft. Sercos digital bus.
Add axes to the default configuration. Sercos digital bus.

SOFT ADDIT SPINDLES SOFT DIGIT NO FAGOR

Additional spindle. Non-Fagor digital servo system.
Add spindles to the default configuration. Mechatrolink digital bus.

SOFT ADDIT TOOL MAGAZ SOFT EDIT/SIMUL

Additional tool magazine. EDISIMU mode (editing and simulation).
Add tool magazines to the default configuration. It allows for the editing, modification and simulation of a
part-program.
SOFT ADDIT CHANNELS
Additional channel. SOFT IEC 61131 LANGUAGE
Add channels to the default configuration. IEC 61131 language
IEC 61131 is a PLC programming language that is very
SOFT 4 AXES INTERPOLATION LIMIT popular in alternative markets, which is slowly entering
Limited to 4 interpolated axes. into the machine-tool market. With this feature, the PLC
It limits the number of axes to 4, where the CNC can also may be programmed either in the usual Fagor language
interpolate these at the same time. or in IEC 61131 format.

SOFT i4.0 CONNECTIVITY PACK SOFT TOOL RADIUS COMP

Industry 4.0. Compensación de radio.
This option allows for the use and capture of data using the Tool compensation allows programming the contour to be
FSYS. machined based on part dimensions of the and without
taking into account the dimensions of the tool that will be
SOFT OPEN SYSTEM
used later on. This avoids having to calculate and define
Open system. the tool path based on the tool radius.
The CNC is a closed system that offers all the features
needed to machine parts. Nevertheless, at times there are SOFT PROFILE EDITOR
some customers who use third-party applications to take Profile editor.
measurements, perform statistics or other tasks apart Allows for the part profiles to be edited graphically and to
CNC 8070 from machining a part. import dxf files.
This feature must be active when installing this type of
application, even if they are Office files. Once the SOFT RTCP
application has been installed, it is recommended to close Dynamic RTCP (Rotating Tool Center Point).
the CNC in order to prevent the operators from installing The dynamic RTCP option is required for interpolation
other kinds of applications that could slow the system machining with 4, 5 or 6 axis.
down and affect the machining operations.
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SOFT C AXIS 5-axis machines are generally us ed dur ing the

C axis. manufacturing of large parts. The accuracy of the parts is
It activates the kinematics for working with the C axis and limited by the machine manufacturing tolerances and is
the associated canned cycles. The CNC can control effected by temperature variations during machining.
several C axes. The parameters of each axis indicate if it In sectors such as the aerospace industry, machining
will function as a C axis or not, where it will not be demands mean that classic compensation tools are
necessary to activate another axis for the machine becoming suboptimal. Volumetric compensation FVC
parameters. comes in to complement the machine adjusting tools.
When mapping the total work volume of the machine, the
SOFT TANDEM AXES CNC knows the exact position of the tool at all times. After
Tandem axes. applying the required compensation, the resulting part is
A tandem axis consists in two motors mechanically made with the desired precision and tolerance.
coupled (slaved) and making up a single transmission There are 3 options, which depend on the size of the
system (axis or spindle). A tandem axis helps provide the machine.
necessary torque to move an axis when a single motor is • FVC STANDARD: 25-point compensation on each
not capable of supplying enough torque to do it. axis. Quick calibration (time), but less precise than the
When activating this feature, it should be kept in mind that other two, but sufficient for the desired tolerances.
for each tandem axis of the machine, another axis must be • FVC UP TO 10m3: Volume compensation up to 10 m³.
added to the entire configuration. For example, on a large More accurate than FVC STANDARD, but requires a
3-axis lathe (X Z and tailstock), if the tailstock is a tandem more accurate calibration using a Tracer or Tracker
axis, the final purchase order for the machine must laser).
indicate 4 axes. • FVC MORE TO 10m3: Volume compensation greater
than 10 m³. More accurate than FVC STANDARD, but
SOFT SYNCHRONISM
requires a more accurate calibration using a Tracer or
Synchronization of axes and spindles.
Tracker laser.
The axes and ballscrews may be synchronized in two
w a y s : i n te r m s o f s p e e d o r p o s i t i o n . T h e C N C SOFT 60 PWM CONTROL
configuration takes into consideration the synchronization Pulse-Width Modulation.
of 2 axes or 2 spindles. Once synchronized, only the This function is only available for Sercos bus controlled
master displays and programs the element. systems. It is mostly oriented toward laser machines for
SOFT HSSA II MACHINING SYSTEM the cutting of very thick sheets, where the CNC generates
a series of PWM pulses to control the power of the laser
High Speed Surface Accuracy II.
when drilling the starting point.
Option to enable the HSSA-II (High Speed Surface
This feature is essential for cutting very thick sheets and
Accuracy) algorithm for high-speed machining (HSC),
it requires two quick digital outputs located on the central
which has the following advantages compared to the
unit. With this new feature, the OEM does not need to
HSSA-I algorithm.
install or program any external device, which reduces
• Advanced algorithm for point preprocessing in real
machine costs and installation times. The end user also
time.
benefits, since the “Cutting with PWM ” feature is much
• Extended curvature algorithm with dynamic easier to use and program.
limitations. Improved acceleration and jerk control.
• Greater number of pre-processed points. SOFT 60 GAP CONTROL
• Filters to smooth out the dynamic machine behavior. Gap control.
This is mostly oriented toward laser machines. Gap
SOFT TANGENTIAL CONTROL control makes it possible to maintain a set distance
Tangential control. between the laser nozzle and the surface of the sheet. This
"Tangential Control" maintains a rotary axis always in the distance is calculated by a sensor connected to the CNC,
same orientation with respect to the programmed tool so that the CNC offsets the sensor variations on the
path. The machining path is defined on the axes of the distance programmed with additional movements in the
active plane and the CNC maintains the orientation of the axis programmed for the gap.
rotary axis along the entire tool path.
SOFT DMC
SOFT DRILL CYCL OL Dynamic Machining Control.
Drilling ISO cycles for the OL model. DMC adapts the feedrate during machining to maintain the
Drilling ISO cycles for the OL model (G80, G81, G82, cutting power as close as possible to ideal machining
G83). conditions.

SOFT PROBE SOFT FMC

Probing canned cycles. Fagor Machining Calculator.
The CNC may have two probes; usually a tabletop probe The FMC application consists of a database of materials
to calibrate tools and a measuring probe to measure the to be machined and machining operations (milling and
part. turning) with an interface to choose suitable cutting
This option activates the functions G100, G103 and G104 conditions for these operations. CNC 8070
(for probe movements); probe canned cycles are not
included. SOFT FFC
Fagor Feed Control.
SOFT THIRD PARTY I/Os During the execution of a canned cycle of the editor, the
Third-party CANopen. FFC function makes it possible to replace the feedrate and
Enables the use of non-Fagor CANopen modules. speed programmed in the cycle with the active values of
the execution, which are acted upon by the feed override (REF: 2008)
SOFT FVC STANDARD and speed override.
SOFT FVC UP TO 10m3
SOFT FVC MORE TO 10m3
Volumetric compensation.

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SOFT 60/65/70 OPERATING TERMS

Temporary user license.
The "Operating Terms" option activates a temporary user
license for the CNC, which is valid until the date
determined by the OEM.

SOFT MANUAL NESTING

Manual nesting
Nesting consists of creating a pattern on the sheet material
using previously defined figures (in dxf, dwg or parametric
files), so as to use most of the sheet as possible. Once the
pattern has been defined, the CNC creates a program.
During manual nesting, the operator distributes the parts
on top of the sheet material.

SOFT AUTO NESTING

Automatic nesting
Nesting consists of creating a pattern on the sheet material
using previously defined figures (in dxf, dwg or parametric
files), so as to use most of the sheet as possible. Once the
pattern has been defined, the CNC creates a program.
During automatic nesting, the application distributes the
figures on the sheet material and optimizes the spaces.

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DECLARATION OF CE CONFORMITY AND

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The declaration of conformity for the CNC is available in the downloads section of FAGOR’S corporate
website. http://www.fagorautomation.com. (Type of file: Declaration of conformity).

WARRANTY TERMS

The warranty conditions for the CNC are available in the downloads section of FAGOR’s corporate website.
http://www.fagorautomation.com. (Type of file: General sales-warranty conditions.

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VERSION HISTORY - CNC 8070

Here is a list of the features added to each manual reference.

Ref. 0201
Software V01.00
First version. Milling model.

Ref. 0212
Software V01.10
New treatment of the JOG keys. Different keys to select the axis and the direction.
Manual (jog) mode. Tool calibration with or without probe.
Manual (jog) mode. Automatic loading of zero offsets table.
Manual (jog) mode. Programming of feedrate "F" and spindle speed "S".
MDI mode. Block syntax check.
Utilities mode. Define protection passwords.
Block search. Define the first block.
Improved tool table.
Axis selection/deselection to move it with a handwheel.
Simulate the theoretical path.
Confirm the execution of a program pressing the [START] key in a mode other than automatic.

Ref. 0501
Software V02.01
Windows XP operating system.
Emergency shutdown with battery (central unit PC104).
Multi-channel system, up to 4 channels. Swapping of axes and spindles, communication and synchronization between channels,
common arithmetic parameters, access variables by channel, etc.
Multi-spindle system, up to 4 spindles.
Tool management with up to 4 magazines.
New languages (Basque and Portuguese).
Placing the vertical softkeys on the left or on the right.
OEM generic machine parameters.
Reading Sercos variables from the CNC.
Electronic-cam editor.
New behavior for rotary axes.
Direct resolution of 2D and 3D pockets without requiring a softkey.
Simulating a canned cycle of the editor separately.
Importing DXF files from the program editor or from the profile editor.
Importing programs of the 8055/8055i CNC from the program editor.
Use a softkey to select the repositioning of the spindle after tool inspection.
Backup-restore utility.
Improved profile editor.
Assistance in the program editor. Contextual programming assistance.
• When programming "#", it shows the list of instructions.
• When programming "$", it shows the list of instructions.
• When programming "V.", it shows the list of variables.
Specific password for the machine parameters for kinematics.
Save the CAN configuration for testing it when starting up the system.
The diagnosis mode shows detailed information on the Sercos connection (Type and version of the drive and motor connected to it).
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It is possible to print all the information on the configuration from any section of the diagnosis mode.
It is possible to simulate a cycle separately from the cycle editor.
Setup assistance. Oscilloscope, Bode diagram, circularity test.

Ref. 0504 (REF: 2008)

Software V02.03
The simulated axes are ignored regarding the validation code.
DDSSetup mode.

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Ref. 0509
Software V03.00
Lathe model. Machining canned cycles, lathe tool calibration, variables to consult the geometry of lathe tools, etc.
Incline axis.
Permit using the G95 function in jog mode.
Lathe model. Select graphics configuration.
Lathe model. Select axis configuration.
Magazine-less system.
Ground tools for a turret magazine.
New criteria when assuming a new master spindle in the channel.
Improved tool table.

Ref. 0601
Software V03.01
Screen test on power-up, if any element is missing, it restores the relevant backup.
Editing mode. Editing programs in the 8055 CNC language.
DDSSetup mode. Saving and loading the data of all the drives at the same time.
Variables. Geometry of the lathe tools.
Automatic mode. It allows executing a program independently.

Ref. 0606
Software V03.10
The user keys may be configured as jog keys.
Disabling a keyboard or jog panel integrated into the CAN bus.
Handwheel with push-button. Selecting an axis sequentially for jogging it with the handwheel.
OEM machine parameters.
• Range of parameters that can be written from the part-program, from the PLC or from the interface.
• Range of parameters affected by the change of units.
• Each parameter may have a different describing comment associated with it.
Home search. New home searching method for spindles with home switch. The spindle goes through the home switch twice.
The CNC displays the warnings generated at the drive.
M function table. New field to define whether the function is sent out to the PLC or not during block search.
M function table. Each M function may have a different describing comment associated with it.
General handwheel. The CNC may have several general handwheels.
General handwheel. A general handwheel can move several axes at the same time.
Improvements in the looks of some softkeys of the editor.
Improvements in the looks of some softkeys of the graphics window.
Editing mode. Programming help files for OEM and global subroutines.
Editing mode. Help file with the list of available subroutines.
Editing mode. Improved contextual assistance.
Editing mode. New softkey for deactivating the contextual assistance.
Editing mode. Improvements in the looks of the softkeys.
The automatic mode offers a softkey for selecting the program that is being edited.
In automatic and jog modes, the CNC shows the status of the _FEEDHOL mark.
In automatic and jog modes, the CNC shows the status of the INHIBIT mark of the axes and spindle.
Automatic mode. It shows information on all the spindles.
Manual (jog) mode. It shows information on all the spindles.
"Retrace" function.
Tangential control.
Tool table. New softkey for initializing the positions; T1 in position 1, T2 in position 2, etc.
Tool table. New softkeys for copying and pasting the data of a tool offset.
The CNC checks whether the programmed turning direction (M3/M4) matches the one preset in the tool table.
Generating the warranty registration report.
Hiding the window for errors and warnings.
Improved block search.
Tool calibration.
• Manual calibration. When calibration is done, pressing [START] assumes the new values.
• Semi-automatic calibration. Calibration of lathe tools.
CNC 8070 • Semi-automatic calibration. When calibration is done, pressing [START] assumes the new values.
• Automatic calibration. When calibration is done, the CNC assumes the new values.

Ref. 0608
Software V03.11
(REF: 2008) Simulator Possibility to use the dongle (hardware key) in a network.
Line graphics. Improved resizing of the graphics on the screen.
The default value of some machine parameters is different for the CNC and for the simulator installed on a PC.

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Ref. 0704 / Ref. 0706

Software V03.13
Sign criteria for tool offsets (dimensions) and tool wear.
Define the tool wear with incremental or absolute values.
MDI mode. Cancel the block being executed while keeping the machining conditions.

Software V03.14
MCU and ICU central unit. battery powered RAM. Connecting handwheels to the central unit. local I/O. Local feedback inputs. Loca
probes.
Define whether the spindle is homed automatically with the first movement or not.
The application may be restarted while turning the CNC off.
The task window may be accessed by clicking on the OEM icon (top left of the status bar).
The channels may be accessed by clicking on the icons of the status bar).
The pages of an operating mode may be accessed by clicking on the mode name (top right of the status bar).

Ref. 0707
Software V03.15
Every time the diagnosis mode is accessed, the CNC creates the files SystemInfo.txt and SercosInfo.txt.
PLC errors may have an additional data file associated with them, same as PLC messages.
User tables. The zero offset table shows the spindles that may be activated as C axis.
Zero offsets for the C axis.
The CNC shows a warning when a channel is expecting a tool that is being used in another channel.

Ref. 0709
Software V03.16
Tandem spindles.
Diagnosis mode. Monitoring of the temperature of the CPU, board and enclosure.
The CNC uses the combined feedback to calculate the velocity command, but it uses the direct feedback to calculate the
compensations, circularity test, etc.
The CNC does not assume any kinematics on power-up.
The CNC allows modifying the override while threading if it detects that the feed forward (parameter FFWTYPE) is not active in a gear
or if the active feed forward is lower than 90%

Ref. 0712
Software V03.17
C axis maintained after executing M02, M30 or after an emergency or reset.

Ref. 0801
Software V03.20
The CNC has a different MTB folder for each type of software installed; MTB_T for lathe, MTB_M for mill and MTB_MC for motion control.
By default, the feedback alarms of the analog axes are activated.
PLC. The PLC program can have several mnemonic files (extension "plc").
PLC. When defining each PLC error, it is possible to select whether it opens the emergency relay or not.
PLC. Grouping the additional information text files in a single file.
PLC. Contact (ladder) editor.
Errors and warnings.
• From the errors and warnings, it is possible to access the errors solving (troubleshooting) manual.
• CNC errors between 10000 and 20000 are reserved for the OEM so he can create his own warning or error texts in different
languages.
Profile editor. Axes coordinated with auto-scale and name of the axes.
Profile editor. Zoom and movement of the graphics area via keyboard.
Profile editor. At the lathe model, the orientation of the axes is defined by parameter GRAPHTYPE.
Edisimu mode. Inclined plane programming assistance.
Edisimu mode. To simulate the program, when pressing the "START" softkey, the CNC assumes the real configuration of the spindles
of the channel and the configuration of the machine parameters. The starting coordinates for simulation will be the real coordinates
that the CNC had on power-up.
Edisimu mode. New window for consulting the status of the subroutines, canned cycles, block repetition and loops.
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Edisimu mode. The "START" softkey saves the program being edited.
Automatic mode. New functions and instructions that cancel the retrace function.
Automatic mode. New window for consulting the status of the subroutines, canned cycles, block repetition and loops.
Automatic mode. The [START] key saves the program being edited.
Diagnosis mode. Generate the Fagor file for error diagnosis.
Tool table. When selecting an incremental wear, it is possible to define the maximum increment possible; by default 0.5 mm (0.019685
inch). (REF: 2008)
Machine parameters tables. Import and export leadscrew compensation tables.
Within a work mode, select the different pages in reverse order using the [SHIFT] key.
Setup assistance. Bode.
Interface related variables.

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Ref. 0809
Software V04.00 (it does not include the features of version V03.21)
Unicode.
New language (Chinese).
In the machine parameter table, an icon indicates which parameters are involved in parameter matching.
Handwheels. There can now be up to 12 handwheels.
PLC. There can now be up to 1024 PLC messages.
PLC. There can now be up to 1024 PLC errors.
Profile editor.
• Programming in Polar coordinates.
• Programming in incremental coordinates.
• Best zoom, display part zero and auto-zoom from the keyboard.
• Improved softkey menu.
Manual (jog) mode. New softkey to turn the CNC off.
Manual (jog) mode. In handwheel mode, next to each axis, the CNC indicates whether that axis has an individual handwheel associated
with it or not.
Manual (jog) mode. The screen shows the tool dimensions.
Automatic mode. The screen shows the tool dimensions.
Handwheels. The general handwheels can move axes with an associated individual handwheel.
Handwheels. Number of pulses sent by the handwheel since the system was started up.
Feed handwheel.
Diagnosis mode. View the history of errors and warnings issued by the CNC.
Edisimu mode and PLC mode.
• New hotkey to redo an operation.
• The editor shows the line number.
• The option "Find/replace" permits selecting the search direction, up or down. New softkey to look for the text without replacing it.
• The editor adjusts the long blocks to the size of the window dividing the block into several lines.
• The editor offers hotkeys [CTRL]+[+] and [CTRL]+[–] to increase or decrease the size of the editor font. If the CNC has a mouse
with a wheel, the [CTRL] key combined with this wheel can also be used to increase and decrease the size of the text font.
• In large files (more than 200 kB), the editor cancels the syntax coloring.
• In large files (more than 200 kB), the editor does not save the program when changing blocks; the editor saves the program when
the user has not modified the program for about 5 seconds.
Edisimu mode.
• Comments having an asterisk (*) and programmed at the beginning of the block allow to group blocks. Blocks programmed
between these comments will be grouped and may be expanded or shrunk the same way as the cycles or profiles.
• Having the "Hide cycles/profiles" option active, when the cursor moves over a hidden element, it expands automatically; when
the cursor moves out of the element, it shrinks again.
• The editor offers the [ALT]+[–] hotkey to expand y hide cycles, profiles and grouped blocks. If the CNC has a mouse, click on the
symbol located to the right of the cycle, profile or group of blocks to expand them and hide them.
• In large files (more than 200 kB), the editor does not hide the canned cycles or the profiles.
PLC mode. New softkeys to sort the files that make up the PLC project.

Ref. 0811
Software V03.21 (features not included in version V04.00)
There can now be up to 1024 PLC messages.
There can now be up to 1024 PLC errors.

Ref. 0907
Software V04.01
The CNC turns the internal fan on and off as necessary. The CNC turns the fan on when the temperature exceeds 50 ºC (122 ºF) and
turns it off when it gets under 45 ºC (113 ºF).
Communication with servos (axis and spindle) and inverters (spindle) through the Mechatrolink bus, in Mlink-I (17 bytes) and Mlink-
II (17 or 32 bytes) mode.
Diagnosis mode. Monitor battery voltage.

Ref. 1007
Software V04.10 (it does not include the features of version V04.02)
New languages (Russian and Czech).
CNC 8070 Activate the rapid traverse for the automatic mode while executing a program.
Management of several keyboards.
Configure the serial line as RS232, RS422 or RS485.
Enable the HBLS handwheel.
Selecting the type of PLC (IEC61131 or Fagor).
PLC. There are now 512 PLC timers.
New look for the interface.
(REF: 2008)
MDI mode. The feedrate set in MDI/MDA mode will become the new feedrate for the jog and automatic modes.
Manual (jog) mode. Set or activate a zero offset or fixture offset.
Manual (jog) mode. The screen shows an icon that represents the type of tool.
Automatic mode. The screen shows an icon that represents the type of tool.
Editing mode. Use a template for part programs.
Utilities mode. Encrypt files.

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Software V04.10 (it does not include the features of version V04.02)
The CNC allows eliminating certain errors by pressing the [ESC] key without having to do a reset.
M functions with an associated subroutine.
Graphic environment. Simulate the real path, but enlarging the error with respect to the theoretical path.

Ref. 1010
Software V04.02 (features not included in version V04.10)
New language (Russian).
Activate the rapid traverse for the automatic mode while executing a program.
Management of several keyboards.
Configure the serial line as RS232, RS422 or RS485.
MDI mode. The feedrate set in MDI/MDA mode will become the new feedrate for the jog and automatic modes.
Manual (jog) mode. Set or activate a zero offset or fixture offset.
Graphic environment. Simulate the real path, but enlarging the error with respect to the theoretical path.
Edisimu mode. The simulation assumes the origins that are active for execution.

Ref. 1304
Software V04.20
Configure how to operate the CNC. Access work modes using hotkeys or from the softkey menu.
The CNC can execute programs of the 8055 MC and 8055 TC models made up with conversational canned cycles including geometric
assistance.
Tool table. Assign a name or text to any of the 4 "custom" parameters available in each tool.
Operation with touch-screen model.
New tool inspection.
New HD graphics.
EDISIMU mode. Geometric help editor.
Manual (jog) mode. Tool calibration pages show the data of the tool to be calibrated.
MDI/MDA mode. The CNC can execute blocks when the execution of the program is interrupted.
Automatic mode. Program simulation with the possibility to go into execution. In this mode, it is possible to simulate a program, interrupt
it at a point and start execution from that point on.

Software V04.22
Automatic mode. Display the line number in execution.
Automatic mode. Display the line number where execution was interrupted.
Automatic mode. Resume the execution of a program from the block where it was canceled.
Automatic mode. While G95 active, the feedrate is shown in mm/turn.
Manual (jog) mode. While G95 active, the feedrate is shown in mm/turn.
User tables. Set the absolute zero offsets with a coarse part and a fine part.
User tables. Display the incremental zero offset (G158) in the zero offset table.
User tables. The zero offset table highlights in color the active offset, both absolute and incremental.
User tables. The clamp table highlights in color the active clamp.
User tables. Calculator assistance to set the data of the zero offset table.
User tables. Calculator assistance to set the data of the clamp offset table.
Tool tables. For the grooving and cut-off tool, the table assumes the values A=90, C=90 and Rp=0.
HD graphic environment. Select the simulation speed in the graphics window.

Software V04.24
Automatic mode. Cancel the execution and resume from another block while keeping the history.
Automatic mode. The CNC shows the percentage of the program that has been executed.

Software V04.25
Automatic mode. The "Main plane" simulation type does not send the M-H-S-T functions to the PLC.
Utilities mode. New backup-restore.

Ref. 1305
Software V04.26
Calculator. In jog or conversational mode, when calling the calculator with a field selected (F, S, etc), the calculator shows the value
of that field.
The CNC either shows or hides the softkey for toggling the display between mm and inches depending on the setting of machine
parameter MMINCHSOFTKEY.
Automatic mode. Programs with ".mod" extension may be modified when they are interrupted using "cancel and resume". CNC 8070

Ref. 1308
Software V04.26.10
Every time [START] is pressed, the CNC checks that the room temperature does not exceed 65 ºC (149 ºF) and, if it does, the CNC
does not let run the program and issues the corresponding error message. (REF: 2008)

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Ref. 1309
Software V04.27
MDI/MDA mode. The [ENTER] key does not pop up block history.
Tool inspection allows accessing manual tool calibration.

Ref. 1402
Software V05.00
Simplified tool table.
Override of the dynamics for HSC.
Diagnosis mode. Access particular utilities of the operative system and other applications.

Ref. 1408
Software V05.10
Allow the user modify the kinematics parameters.

Ref. 1408
Software V05.10
Allow the user modify the kinematics parameters.

Ref. 1501
Software V05.20
EDISIMU mode. New interface for importing DXF files.
EDISIMU mode. Graphic assistance for the program editor.
Utilities mode. Show the properties of an entity or folder.
User tables. The arithmetic parameter tables can show the parameters of several channels simultaneously.
Application. Send emails.

Ref. 1505
Software V05.31
Utilities mode. The [ENTER] key opens the file selected on the list.

Ref. 1512
Software V05.40
New work mode. Calibrate the rotary axes of the kinematics.
F3D graphics. Improved definition of graphic parameters.

Ref. 1603
Software V05.45
EDISIMU mode. New geometric assistance; level change, origin movement and pre-selection of dimensions.
EDISIMU mode. Geometric assistance is available in the lathe model, in both ISO and editor mode.
EDISIMU mode. Geometric assistance is available in the conversational model (mill and lathe).
F3D graphics. Improved definition of graphic parameters.

Ref. 1709
Software V05.60.00
Operating Terms.
Move the interface while dragging it with the mouse.
The OEM can configure the number of horizontal softkeys (between 7 and 12).
The OEM can configure the number of vertical softkeys (between 5 and 12).
CNC 8070 Improved resolution of the help drawings displayed on various CNC screens; for example, machining cycles, geometric aids, etc.
Edisimu mode. The selected simulation options are maintained after the CNC has been restarted.
F3D graphics. The default configuration shows the axes and tool paths.
F3D graphics. In conversational mode, the CNC recalls the type of previously selected window, either "simple" (only displaying the
diagram) or "complete" (showing the coordinates, feedrates, etc.).
F3D graphics. The selected window configuration is maintained after the CNC has been restarted.
(REF: 2008) F3D graphics. Selecting the simulation speed to a minimum will pause the simulation.
F3D graphics. The selected simulation speed is maintained after the CNC has been restarted.
Kinematics calibration. The kinematics calibration cycle has two associated subroutines (KinCal_Begin.nc and KinCal_End.nc), which
the CNC executes before and after the cycle.

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Ref. 1807
Software V01.70.00
From now on, the F3D graphics are called HD graphics.
FCC Function (Fagor Feed Control). The FFC function makes it possible to replace the feedrate and speed programmed in the cycle
with the active values of the execution, which are acted upon by the feed override and speed override.
DMC Function (Dynamic Machining Control) DMC adapts the feedrate during machining to maintain the cutting power as close as
possible to ideal machining conditions.
FMC Function (Fagor Machining Calculator) A database of materials to be machined and of machining operations (milling and turning)
and an interface to choose suitable cutting conditions.
FCAS (Fagor Collision Avoidance System). The FCAS (Fagor Collision Avoidance System) option monitors automatically, in MDI/MDA,
manually and tool inspection movements in real time, so as to avoid collisions between the tool and the machine.
Tool table. New Zn data. Number of teeth.
Automatic mode. From this and later versions, after interrupting the execution of the program and canceling it using the "Cancel-
Continue" softkey, the CNC allows the machine to be moved using the jog keys.
Error 3753. Absolute encoder. Monitor the coordinate difference during startup (parameter MAXDIFREF).
Kinematics calibration. Allows for the calibration of all types of kinematics (parameter TYPE).
Kinematics calibration. New icon to verify the probe adjustment.
Kinematics calibration. GMOVE macro in the subrouting KinCal_Begin.nc.
Kinematics calibration. The axes may be Hirth axes.
Kinematics calibration. The cycle allows to start the calibration of the first axis in any position along the second axis
Kinematics calibration. In user mode, the data calculated by the recalibration of the kinematics are saved in the "Offsets" field of the
machine parameter table; the "Value" field defined by the OEM cannot be modified.
Kinematics calibration. The cycle creates the KinCalReport.mp file with the results of the calibration

Ref. 1901
Software V06.01
Setup and user modes. Identifying and registering devices connected to the CNC (Q7-A platform).
Edisimu mode. The program translator written in the 8055 language can define the destination folder for the translated program (by
default ..\Users\Prg\PRG_8055_TO_8070).
Translation of conversational cycles in 8055 format.
Automatic mode. Mode change protection for an interrupted program.
Utilities mode. The CNC will ask for confirmation before backing up the data and before restoring data from a back up.
Rotational kinematics calibration.

Ref. 2008
Software V06.01.06
Configuring network properties for dual-Ethernet models.
The number of softkeys in the menus can be configured. Depending on the configuration (resolution and number of softkeys), if the
softkeys are too small to display their image then only their text will be displayed.
Encrypting/decrypting a PLC project.

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SAFETY CONDITIONS

Read the following safety measures in order to prevent harming people or damage to this product and those
products connected to it. Fagor Automation shall not be held responsible of any physical or material damage
originated from not complying with these basic safety rules.

Before start-up, verify that the machine that integrates this CNC meets the 2006/42/EC Directive.

PRECAUTIONS BEFORE CLEANING THE UNIT

Do not get into the inside of the unit. Only personnel authorized by Fagor Automation may access the
interior of this unit.
Do not handle the connectors with the unit Before handling these connectors (I/O, feedback, etc.), make sure
connected to AC power. that the unit is not powered.

PRECAUTIONS DURING REPAIRS

In case of a malfunction or failure, disconnect it and call the technical service.

Do not get into the inside of the unit. Only personnel authorized by Fagor Automation may access the
interior of this unit.
Do not handle the connectors with the unit Before handling these connectors (I/O, feedback, etc.), make sure
connected to AC power. that the unit is not powered.

PRECAUTIONS AGAINST PERSONAL HARM

Interconnection of modules. Use the connection cables provided with the unit.
Use proper cables. To prevent risks, only use cables and Sercos fiber recommended for
this unit.
To prevent a risk of electrical shock at the central unit, use the proper
connector (supplied by Fagor); use a three-prong power cable (one
of them being ground).
Avoid electric shocks. To prevent electrical shock and fire risk, do not apply electrical voltage
out of the indicated range.
Ground connection. In order to avoid electrical discharges, connect the ground terminals
of all the modules to the main ground terminal. Also, before
connecting the inputs and outputs of this product, make sure that the
ground connection has been done.
In order to avoid electrical shock, before turning the unit on verify that CNC 8070
the ground connection is properly made.
Do not work in humid environments. In order to avoid electrical discharges, always work with a relative
humidity (non-condensing).
Do not work in explosive environments. In order to avoid risks, harm or damages, do not work in explosive
environments.
(REF: 2008)

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PRECAUTIONS AGAINST DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT

Work environment. This unit is ready to be used in industrial environments complying with
the directives and regulations effective in the European Community.
Fagor Automation shall not be held responsible for any damage
suffered or caused by the CNC when installed in other environments
(residential, homes, etc.).
Install this unit in the proper place. It is recommended, whenever possible, to install the CNC away from
coolants, chemical product, blows, etc. that could damage it.
This unit meets the European directives on electromagnetic
compatibility. Nevertheless, it is recommended to keep it away from
sources of electromagnetic disturbance such as:
Powerful loads connected to the same mains as the unit.
Nearby portable transmitters (radio-telephones, Ham radio
transmitters).
Nearby radio / TC transmitters.
Nearby arc welding machines.
Nearby high voltage lines.
Enclosures. It is up to the manufacturer to guarantee that the enclosure where the
unit has been installed meets all the relevant directives of the
European Union.
Avo id d is tu r b a nc es co m in g f r om t h e The machine must have all the interference generating elements
machine. (relay coils, contactors, motors, etc.) uncoupled.
Use the proper power supply. Use an external regulated 24 Vdc power supply for the keyboard,
operator panel and the remote modules.
Connecting the power supply to ground. The zero Volt point of the external power supply must be connected
to the main ground point of the machine.
Analog inputs and outputs connection. Use shielded cables connecting all their meshes to the corresponding
pin.
Ambient conditions. Maintain the CNC within the recommended temperature range, both
when running and not running. See the corresponding chapter in the
hardware manual.
Central unit enclosure. To maintain the right ambient conditions in the enclosure of the central
unit, it must meet the requirements indicated by Fagor. See the
corresponding chapter in the hardware manual.
Power switch. This switch must be easy to access and at a distance between 0.7 and
1.7 m (2.3 and 5.6 ft) off the floor.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Symbols that may appear in the manual.

Danger or prohibition symbol.

This symbol indicates actions or operations that may hurt people or damage products.

Warning or caution symbol.

This symbol indicates situations that certain operations could cause and the suggested actions to prevent
them.

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Obligation symbol.
This symbol indicates actions and operations that must be carried out.

Information symbol.
(REF: 2008) i This symbol indicates notes, warnings and advises.

Symbol for additional documentation.

This symbol indicates that there is another document with more detailed and specific information.

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Symbols that the product may carry.

Ground symbol.
This symbol indicates that that point must be under voltage.

ESD components.
This symbol identifies the cards as ESD components (sensitive to electrostatic discharges).

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RETURNING CONDITIONS

Pack it in its original package along with its original packaging material. If you do not have the original
packaging material, pack it as follows:
1 Get a cardboard box whose 3 inside dimensions are at least 15 cm (6 inches) larger than those of the
unit itself. The cardboard being used to make the box must have a resistance of 170 Kg (375 lb.).
2 Attach a label to the device indicating the owner of the device along with contact information (address,
telephone number, email, name of the person to contact, type of device, serial number, etc.). In case
of malfunction also indicate symptom and a brief description of the problem.
3 Protect the unit wrapping it up with a roll of polyethylene or with similar material. When sending a central
unit with monitor, protect especially the screen.
4 Pad the unit inside the cardboard box with polyurethane foam on all sides.
5 Seal the cardboard box with packaging tape or with industrial staples.

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CNC MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

The accumulated dirt inside the unit may act as a screen preventing the proper dissipation of the heat
generated by the internal circuitry which could result in a harmful overheating of the unit and, consequently,
possible malfunctions. Accumulated dirt can sometimes act as an electrical conductor and short-circuit the
internal circuitry, especially under high humidity conditions.

To clean the operator panel and the monitor, a smooth cloth should be used which has been dipped into
de-ionized water and /or non abrasive dish-washer soap (liquid, never powder) or 75º alcohol. Never use
air compressed at high pressure to clean the unit because it could cause the accumulation of electrostatic
charges that could result in electrostatic shocks.

The plastics used on the front panel are resistant to grease and mineral oils, bases and bleach, dissolved
detergents and alcohol. Avoid the action of solvents such as chlorine hydrocarbons, venzole, esters and
ether which can damage the plastics used to make the unit’s front panel.

PRECAUTIONS BEFORE CLEANING THE UNIT

Fagor Automation shall not be held responsible for any material or physical damage derived from the
violation of these basic safety requirements.
• Do not handle the connectors with the unit supplied with power. Before handling these connectors (I/O,
feedback, etc.), make sure that the unit is not powered.
• Do not get into the inside of the unit. Only personnel authorized by Fagor Automation may access the
interior of this unit.

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1. DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS

1.1 Monitor LCD-15.

Function keys. BACK BACK key.

Softkeys. On the horizontal softkey menu, it lets you go up
F1 Keys F1 through F12 select the options of the from the softkey sub-menu to the previous level
softkey menus. from where that menu was accessed.

Help key.
Browsing keys.
HELP HELP key.
NEXT NEXT key. ? It accesses the CNC's system help.
Configurable key that can carry out one of the
following actions.
• Access the various screens of the active
work mode sequentially, pressing [SHIFT] at
the same time inverts the sequence. In the
PLC mode, it switches between the various
active services. CNC 8070
• Sequentially access the different channels.
• The horizontal softkey menu shows the
available screens and the vertical menu
shows the available channels.

FOCUS FOCUS key. (REF: 2008)

It is used to switch between the different windows
of the screen.

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1.2 Monitor LCD-15AT.

1.
DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS
Monitor LCD-15AT.

Function keys.
Softkeys.
F1 Keys F1 through F12 select the options of the
softkey menus.

Browsing keys.
NEXT NEXT key.
Configurable key that can carry out one of the
following actions.
• Access the various screens of the active
work mode sequentially, pressing [SHIFT] at
the same time inverts the sequence. In the
PLC mode, it switches between the various
active services.
• Sequentially access the different channels.
• The horizontal softkey menu shows the
available screens and the vertical menu
shows the available channels.

FOCUS FOCUS key.

It is used to switch between the different windows
of the screen.

BACK BACK key.

On the horizontal softkey menu, it lets you go up
from the softkey sub-menu to the previous level
from where that menu was accessed.
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Help key.
HELP HELP key.
? It accesses the CNC's system help.

(REF: 2008)

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1.3 Monitor LCD-10K.

1.

DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS

Monitor LCD-10K.
Function keys. Browsing keys.
Softkeys. MAIN Main menu.
F1 Keys F1 through F12 select the options of the MENU
softkey menus.
Changing the state of an icon. In the MC/TC
mode, it toggles between the standard and the
Browsing keys. auxiliary screens.

NEXT NEXT key.

Configurable key that can carry out one of the Work modes.
following actions. Automatic mode.
AUTO
• Access the various screens of the active
work mode sequentially, pressing [SHIFT] at Manual (jog) mode.
MANUAL
the same time inverts the sequence. In the
PLC mode, it switches between the various
EDIT EDISIMU mode.
active services.
• Sequentially access the different channels.
MDI MDI/MDA mode.
• The horizontal softkey menu shows the
available screens and the vertical menu
TABLES User tables (zero offsets, fixtures and arithmetic
shows the available channels.
parameters).
FOCUS FOCUS key. TOOLS Tool and magazine table.
It is used to switch between the different windows
of the screen. UTILITIES Utilities mode.

Help key. CUSTOM Configurable mode.

HELP HELP key. OEM-configurable key that can carry out one of
the following actions.
?
It accesses the CNC's system help.
• Access a CNC work mode. CNC 8070
• Execute an application.
• Access the operating system.
• Carry out no function at all.

After accessing the work mode, these keys may be used

to access the various screens of the active work mode
(REF: 2008)
sequentially, pressing [SHIFT] at the same time inverts the
sequence.

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Keys to move the cursor. Feed selectors.

The arrow keys move the cursor one position Sector for the type of jog;
jog
to the left, right, up or down. 100
10 1 1 10
100
continuous / incremental jog or
1000
10000 handwheels.
In handwheel mode, it selects the
The previous-page or next-page keys show multiplying factor for the
the previous or next page at the part- handwheel pulses (x1, x10 o
program or PLC program editor. x100).
The home and end keys move the cursor the In incremental mode, it selects
HOME END
beginning or end of the line. the incremental value of the axis

1. The tab key moves the cursor to the next field

of the active menu.
60
70
80 90 100
110
120
movements.
Selector of percentage of
feedrate override, between 0%
DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS
Monitor LCD-10K.

50 130 and 200%, for jog and automatic

Editing keys. 40
30
140
150 movements.
20 160

SHIFT Shift. 10
4
170
180

Hold this key down to write upper case 2

0 200
190

letters. When combining this key with a FEED

cursor moving key, it selects the text the

cursor slides on. Execution keys.
Shift lock. Cycle start key (START).
CAPS
It toggles between uppercase and Execute the selected program in automatic
lowercase letters. mode, a block in MDI/MDA mode, etc.
ASCII characters. Cycle stop key (STOP).
ALT
Hold this key down and key in the Interrupt the execution of the CNC.
corresponding ASCII code. RESET Reset key.
Delete. It initializes the system setting the initial
BACK
SPACE conditions as defined by machine parameters.
DELETE Delete. SINGLE Single-block execution mode.
When selecting the "single block" execution
Insert or overwrite. mode, the program simulation will be interrupted
INS
at the end of each block.
ESC Escape key, to cancel the current action
Home search.
without assuming the changes. ZERO

ENTER Key to validate commands, data and

program blocks of the editor. Spindle control.
Recover data.
RECALL Start the spindle clockwise.
While the Teach-in mode is active, this key
enters the axes and their current position Stop the spindle.
into the block.
When selecting a profile or conversational Start the spindle counteclockwise.
canned cycle in the part-program, the key
accesses either the profile editor or canned To vary the spindle speed percentually.
+ _
cycle editor accordingly.
CALC Calculator. Spindle orientation.

Jog keyboard for jogging the axes.

Keys to select axes and jog them in the
X+ 7+ positive direction.
Keys to select axes and jog them in the
X- 7- negative direction.
Keys to select the axes and keys to select the
X 7 jogging direction. Both keys (axis and
_ direction) must be pressed to jog the axis.
+
CNC 8070 Rapid key. When pressing this key while
moving an axis, the CNC applies the rapid
feedrate.

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1.4 HORIZONTAL KEYB / HORIZONTAL KEYB + MOUSE.

ESC
Q W E R T Y U I O P ^ DEL = 7 8 9
CAPS A S D F G H J K L Ñ { } INS / 4 5 6
SHIFT SHIFT
< Z X C V B N M , . -
* 1 2 3
CTRL ALT
SPACE
ALTGR
RECALL ENTER
+ _ 0 .

AUTO MANUAL EDIT TABLES TOOLS UTILITIES

HOME

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1.

DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS

HORIZONTAL KEYB / HORIZONTAL KEYB + MOUSE.
MDI CUSTOM MAIN
MENU

Browsing keys. Editing keys.

MAIN Main menu. SHIFT Shift.

MENU Hold this key down to write upper case
letters. When combining this key with a
Changing the state of an icon. In the MC/TC
cursor moving key, it selects the text the
mode, it toggles between the standard and the
cursor slides on.
auxiliary screens.
Shift lock.
CAPS
Work modes. It toggles between uppercase and
lowercase letters.
AUTO Automatic mode.
Alternate characters.
ALTGR
Hold this key down to access the alternate
MANUAL Manual (jog) mode.
character set of the keyboard.

EDIT EDISIMU mode. ASCII characters.

ALT
Hold this key down and key in the
MDI MDI/MDA mode. corresponding ASCII code.
Delete.
TABLES User tables (zero offsets, fixtures and arithmetic
parameters). Delete.
DEL
TOOLS Tool and magazine table.
Insert or overwrite.
INS
UTILITIES Utilities mode.
ESC Escape key, to cancel the current action
without assuming the changes.
CUSTOM Configurable mode.
OEM-configurable key that can carry out one of ENTER Key to validate commands, data and
the following actions. program blocks of the editor.
• Access a CNC work mode. RECALL Recover data.
• Execute an application. While the Teach-in mode is active, this key
• Access the operating system. enters the axes and their current position
• Carry out no function at all. into the block.
When selecting a profile or conversational
After accessing the work mode, these keys may be used canned cycle in the part-program, the key
to access the various screens of the active work mode accesses either the profile editor or canned
sequentially, pressing [SHIFT] at the same time inverts the cycle editor accordingly.
sequence.

Keys to move the cursor.

The arrow keys move the cursor one position
to the left, right, up or down.
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The previous-page or next-page keys show
the previous or next page at the part-
program or PLC program editor.
The home and end keys move the cursor the
HOME END
beginning or end of the line. (REF: 2008)
The tab key moves the cursor to the next field
of the active menu.

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1.5 VERTICAL KEYB / VERTICAL KEYB + MOUSE.

CUSTOM Configurable mode.

OEM-configurable key that can carry out one of
the following actions.
• Access a CNC work mode.
A B C D E F
• Execute an application.
G H I J K L • Access the operating system.
M N Ñ O P Q • Carry out no function at all.

1. R

X
S

Y
T U

Z INS DEL
V W After accessing the work mode, these keys may be used
to access the various screens of the active work mode
sequentially, pressing [SHIFT] at the same time inverts the
sequence.
DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS

ENTER
VERTICAL KEYB / VERTICAL KEYB + MOUSE.

= 7 8 9

/ 4 5 6
RECALL
Keys to move the cursor.
* 1 2 3
The arrow keys move the cursor one position
ESC
+ _ 0 .
to the left, right, up or down.
CAPS HOME

SHIFT
END

SPACE
The previous-page or next-page keys show
CTRL ALT
the previous or next page at the part-
program or PLC program editor.
The home and end keys move the cursor the
HOME END
CUSTOM
beginning or end of the line.
The tab key moves the cursor to the next field
AUTO MANUAL EDIT TABLES TOOLS UTILITIES

of the active menu.

MDI MAIN
MENU
Editing keys.
SHIFT Shift.
Hold this key down to write upper case
letters. When combining this key with a
cursor moving key, it selects the text the
cursor slides on.
Shift lock.
CAPS
It toggles between uppercase and
lowercase letters.
ASCII characters.
ALT Hold this key down and key in the
corresponding ASCII code.
Delete.

Delete.
DEL
Browsing keys. Insert or overwrite.
INS
MAIN Main menu.
MENU ESC Escape key, to cancel the current action
without assuming the changes.
Changing the state of an icon. In the MC/TC
mode, it toggles between the standard and the ENTER Key to validate commands, data and
auxiliary screens. program blocks of the editor.
RECALL Recover data.
Work modes. While the Teach-in mode is active, this key
enters the axes and their current position
AUTO Automatic mode. into the block.
When selecting a profile or conversational
MANUAL Manual (jog) mode. canned cycle in the part-program, the key
CNC 8070 accesses either the profile editor or canned
EDIT EDISIMU mode. cycle editor accordingly.

MDI MDI/MDA mode.

TABLES User tables (zero offsets, fixtures and arithmetic

parameters).
(REF: 2008)
TOOLS Tool and magazine table.

UTILITIES Utilities mode.

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1.6 OP PANEL / OP PANEL + SPDL RATE.

1.

DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS

OP PANEL + SPDL RATE.
Jog keyboard for jogging the axes. Spindle control.
Keys to select axes and jog them in the Start the spindle clockwise.
X+ 7+ positive direction.
Keys to select axes and jog them in the Stop the spindle.
X- 7- negative direction.
Start the spindle counteclockwise.
Keys to select the axes and keys to select the

OP PANEL /
X 7 jogging direction. Both keys (axis and
_ To vary the spindle speed percentually.
_ direction) must be pressed to jog the axis. +
+ Spindle orientation.
Rapid key. When pressing this key while
moving an axis, the CNC applies the rapid
Selector of percentage of spindle speed
feedrate.
override between 0% and 200%.
80 90 100
70 110
60 120
50 130
40 140

Feed selectors.
30 150
20 160
10 170
4 180

Sector for the type of jog; 2

0

SPEED
200
190

jog

100
10 1 1 10
100
continuous / incremental jog or
1000
handwheels.
External devices.
10000

In handwheel mode, it selects the

multiplying factor for the The functions of these keys are defined by the machine
handwheel pulses (x1, x10 o manufacturer and they allow controlling the various
x100). devices of the machine (coolant, chip remover, etc.).
In incremental mode, it selects
the incremental value of the axis
movements.
Selector of percentage of
60
70
80 90 100
110
120
feedrate override, between 0%
50 130 and 200%, for jog and automatic
40 140
30 150 movements.
20 160
10 170
4 180
2 190
0 200

FEED

Execution keys.
Cycle start key (START).
Execute the selected program in automatic
mode, a block in MDI/MDA mode, etc.
Cycle stop key (STOP).
Interrupt the execution of the CNC.
RESET Reset key. CNC 8070
It initializes the system setting the initial
conditions as defined by machine parameters.
SINGLE Single-block execution mode.
When selecting the "single block" execution
mode, the program simulation will be interrupted
at the end of each block. (REF: 2008)
ZERO Home search.

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1.7 HORIZONTAL KEYB 2.0 + TOUCHPAD.

1.
DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS
HORIZONTAL KEYB 2.0 + TOUCHPAD.

Browsing keys. Editing keys.

MAIN Main menu. SHIFT Shift.

MENU Hold this key down to write upper case
letters. When combining this key with a
Change the status of an icon. In the MC/TC
cursor moving key, it selects the text the
mode, it toggles between the standard and the
cursor slides on.
auxiliary screens.
Shift lock.
CAP
Work modes. It toggles between uppercase and
lowercase letters.
AUTO Automatic mode.
ASCII characters.
ALT
Hold this key down and key in the
MANUAL Manual mode.
corresponding ASCII code.

EDIT EDISIMU mode. Delete.

Delete.
MDI MDI/MDA mode. DEL

Insert or overwrite.
TABLES User tables (zero offsets, fixtures and arithmetic INS

parameters).
Escape key, to cancel the current action
TOOLS Tool and magazine table. ESC
without assuming the changes.
ENTER Key to validate commands, data and
UTILITIES Utilities mode.
program blocks of the editor.
RECALL Recover data.
CUSTOM Configurable mode.
While the Teach-in mode is active, this key
OEM-configurable key that can carry out one of
enters the axes and their current position
the following actions.
into the block.
• Access a CNC work mode.
When selecting a profile or conversational
• Execute an application. canned cycle in the part-program, the key
• Access the operating system. accesses either the profile editor or canned
• Carry out no function at all. cycle editor accordingly.
After accessing the work mode, these keys may be used CALC Calculator.
to access the various screens of the active work mode
sequentially, pressing [SHIFT] at the same time inverts the
sequence.

Keys to move the cursor.

CNC 8070 The arrow keys move the cursor one position
to the left, right, up or down.

The previous-page or next-page keys show

the previous or next page at the part-
program or PLC program editor.
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The home and end keys move the cursor the
HOME END
beginning or end of the line.
The tab key moves the cursor to the next field
of the active menu.

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Using the Fagor logo key.

Keys. Meaning.

+ [1] .. [0] Keys [F1] to [F10].

+ [–] Key [F11].

+ [=] Key [F12].

+ [S]

+ [T]
Cancel or activate the keystroke sound.

Cancel or activate the touchpad (touch panel).

1.

DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS

HORIZONTAL KEYB 2.0 + TOUCHPAD.
+ [C] Change the function of the axis keys on the numeric keypad; write the name of axis1 to axis6 /
always write X, Y, Z, A, B, C.

+ [D] Minimize everything / Show the last active application.

+ [P] Print screen; can be combined with [SHIFT] and with [ALT].

+ [E] Open the Windows Explorer.

Numeric keypad.

Numeric keypad optimized to operate with the CNC (keys for axes, feedrate, speed, etc). The second
function of the keys is available with a long press of the key; the [SHIFT] key is not necessary. The behavior
of the three axis keys can be modified with the [FAGOR]+[C] keys.
Option 1.

The keys write the name of the first

six axes of the channel.

+C
Option 2.
The keys always write the characters
X Y Z A B C.

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Touchpad (touch screen).

A Left button.
A
B Right button,

1.
DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS
HORIZONTAL KEYB 2.0 + TOUCHPAD.

Primary button. Double click. Secondary button.

Tap lightly with one finger to simulate Tap lightly twice with one finger to Tap lightly with two fingers to
a mouse click. simulate the double click of a mouse. simulate the right click of a mouse.

Move the cursor. Move screen (pan). Move screen (scroll).

Move a finger to move the cursor. Move two fingers to the left and right Move two fingers up and down to
to move horizontally (pan). move vertically (scroll).

Zoom. Turn the page. Minimize the window.

Pinch or separate two fingers to Drag three fingers horizontally to Drag three fingers downward to
zoom in or out. move forward or back a page. minimize the active window.

Start menu.

CNC 8070 Drag three fingers upward to access

the start menu.
The actions of touching with one or two fingers work in reverse if the mouse is configured for left-handed
people.

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1.8 Keyboard shortcuts.

Operations at the interface. Execution keys.

[CTRL] + [W] [CTRL]+[S]
Minimize/Maximize the CNC. Cycle start key (START).
[CTRL] + [J] [CTRL]+[P]
Show / hide the virtual operator panel. Cycle stop key (STOP).

[CTRL] + [M]
Show / hide the PLC message list.
[CTRL]+[R]
Reset key.
RESET

1.
[CTRL] + [O] [CTRL]+[B]

DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS

Keyboard shortcuts.
SINGLE

Show / hide the CNC message list. Single-block execution mode.

[ALT] + [W] The shortcuts for the [START] [STOP] and [RESET] keys
Show / hide the window for errors and warnings. are only available when the CNC is installed as simulator
on a PC.
[ALT] + [F4]
Turn the CNC off.
Program editor

[CTRL]+[C]
Work modes. Copy the selected text.
[CTRL] + [A]
[CTRL]+[X]
To show the task window. Cut the selected text.
[CTRL] + [SHIFT] + [F1] MAIN [CTRL]+[V]
Main menu. MENU
Paste the selected text.
[CTRL] + [F6] AUTO
[CTRL]+[Z]
Automatic mode. Undo the last change.
[CTRL] + [F7] MANUAL
[CTRL]+[Y]
Manual (jog) mode. Redo the selected text.
[CTRL] + [F9] EDIT
[CTRL]+[G]
EDISIMU mode. Save the program / Recover the original program.
[CTRL] + [F8] MDI
[CTRL]+[+]
MDI mode. Zoom in.
[CTRL] + [F10] TABLES
[CTRL]+[–]
User tables. Zoom out.
[CTRL] + [F11] TOOLS
[ALT]+[–]
Tool and magazine table. Hide or expand a cycle.
[CTRL] + [F12] UTILITIES
[CTRL]+[HOME]
Utilities mode. Move the cursor to the beginning of the program.
[CTRL] + [K]
[CTRL]+[END]
Calculator. Move the program to the end of the program.

[CTRL]+[TAB]
Browsing keys. Toggle between the editor and the error window.

[CTRL]+[F1] BACK

[CTRL]+[F5] RECALL
Previous menu.
[RECALL] key.
[CTRL]+[F2] FOCUS

Switch window.

[CTRL]+[F3] NEXT

Switch screens.
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[ALT]+[B]
Two-color key.

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1.
DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS
Keyboard shortcuts.

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2. GENERAL CONCEPTS

2.1 Turning the CNC on and off

The way the CNC is turned on and off depends on the disk installed (read-only disk or not)
and on how it has been set by the machine manufacturer. However, the most common way
to do it is as follows.

Turning the CNC on

After powering up the unit, the operating system will start up first. Then, and depending on
how the manufacturer has set it, the CNC application will either start up automatically or will
have to be initiated by clicking on the icon shown on the screen.
While starting up, it will display the initial standard CNC screen or the initial screen created
by the machine manufacturer for that purpose. Once the CNC is running, it will show the
screen for the work mode (automatic or jog) selected by the machine manufacturer.

Messages and options during the start-up.

When powering the CNC up, it informs on the contingencies that may be interesting.
Depending on what the CNC checks on power-up, the CNC shows, if necessary, the option
to "Restore backup copy and continue". This option shows the available backup copies and,
once it is selected, the CNC will rename the current MTB folder and will restore the one in
the selected backup copy. If the data bases are not valid, the CNC updates them.

When restoring a backup copy or the data bases while the CNC is in user mode, the CNC
shows a message indicating that the change is temporary. These two situations occur
because in both cases, the CNC modifies files that are write-protected in user mode. To make
these change permanent, start the CNC up in setup mode.

Keeping the [END] key pressed while starting the CNC up cancels that process and the CNC
shows the options to resume the start-up, cancel the start-up or restore a backup copy.

Peculiarities of a write-protected (read-only) disk.

The CNC application will only start up when the unit is in one of the following work modes;
the CNC application does not start up in administrator mode.
• Setup mode.
This mode must only be used to update the CNC software and to set up the machine.
The access to this mode is protected with the password "machine parameters", defined
in the utilities mode. On power-up, the CNC shows a warning indicating that the disk is
unprotected.
• User mode.
It is the usual work mode for the user, once the setup is completed. The manufacturer CNC 8070
must deliver this unit to the user set up to start up in this mode. The access to this mode
is not protected with the password.

Turning the CNC off.

(REF: 2008)
To turn the CNC off, press the key combination [ALT]+[F4]. The CNC must not be turned off
if there is any program in execution.

After closing the CNC application and depending on how the manufacturer has set it, the
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the Start menu. Once the application is closed, the screen will show a message indicating
to the operator that the unit may then be turned off.

The unit must be turned off with the on/off switch after having closed the application using the key
combination mentioned earlier. Turning the unit off incorrectly may cause the loss of information about:
• Active offsets (zero offsets, part offset, etc.).
• Coordinates.
• Parts counter.
• Active axis sets.

2.
• Information about the next tool.
If on power-up, it displays the error " 12 - Checksum error in CNC data", it means that the CNC has
been turned incorrectly (due to a power failure, etc.) and consequently that information has been lost:
When this error message is displayed, home (reference) the axes again and activate the offsets (part
GENERAL CONCEPTS
Turning the CNC on and off

zero included) and the sets of axes.

Make a backup copy at a CNC with a disk that is not write-protected (not read-only).

If when turning the CNC off or resetting it, it detects a configuration change, the CNC will
show the option to make a backup copy of the new configuration (MTB folder). The backup
copies are saved in the "\Backup" folder in a compressed format.

Make a backup copy at a CNC with a disk that is write-protected (read-only).

• Setup mode.
If the CNC is started up in setup mode, it offers the option to save a backup copy. Once
setup is completed, it is recommeded to make a backup copy of the configuration; if there
is none, the CNC will make one automatically.
Every time the CNC is turned off, it asks if the setup is completed.. If setup is not
completed. it will continue in setup mode the next time the system is restarted. If setup
is completed, the CNC makes a backup copy if necessary and it will work in user mode
the next time the system is restarted. The CNC makes a backup copy when there are
changes in the machine parameters, in the PLC program or in the OEM subroutines.
• User mode.
If the CNC is started up in user mode, it does not offer the option to save a backup copy.
The manufacturer must have saved the backup copy of the configuration during the
setup. The backup copies are saved in the "\Backup" folder in a compressed format.

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2.1.1 Emergency shutdown with battery

The central unit is powered by an external DC power supply (24 V DC). Optionally, an external
battery may be connected to ensure the detection of power supply voltage drops and that
the unit is turned off properly.

When a power supply failure occurs (drop at the 24 V DC) and there is a battery connected
to the central unit, the latter responds as follows:
• If the supply is interrupted for less than 2 seconds.
The screens shows the corresponding warning and the system recovers fine. CAN errors
may occur due to the lack of 24 V DC at the remote modules.
• If the supply is interrupted for more than 2 seconds.
2.

GENERAL CONCEPTS
Turning the CNC on and off
After the 2 seconds, the screen shows the corresponding error and it initiates the
automatic turn-off sequence. First, it stops the machine if it is in execution. It closes the
CNC application, then the whole system and finally turns the battery off.

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2.2 Work modes and software protection at the CNC.

Fagor delivers the unit with a protected compact flash type disk that is write-protected except
for the folders or files that must be unprotected for the normal operation of the CNC. The
changes made to protected folders or files will be operative until the unit is turned off and
back on, the CNC will then restore the initial configuration. The changes made to unprotected
areas of the disk will remain.

The disk has been pre-configured with three access modes, each offers a different protection
level. The unit shows the active work mode with an icon on the task bar of the operating

2. system, next to the clock. When the CNC is turned on, the status bar shows the active work
mode with icons.
GENERAL CONCEPTS
Work modes and software protection at the CNC.

Icon. Work mode.

Administrator mode.

Setup mode.

User mode.

i These work modes will not be available when upgrading the software from a version where the unit
has a disk that is not write-protected (not read-only). Since it is not write-protected, the changes made
to it will remain.

Changing work mode (diskMonitor window).

The DiskMonitor application toggles between the CNC work and protection mode
(administrator, setup and user modes). This process implies having to restart the unit and,
if the manufacturer has defined it this way, it will also be necessary to enter the corresponding
password. See "25.1 DiskMonitor application. Changing the work mode and device
registration." on page 470.

Protecting or unprotecting folders (diskMonitor application).

The DiskMonitor application allows you to protect or unprotect any system folder or file that
is not essential for the proper operation of the CNC. See "25.1 DiskMonitor application.
Changing the work mode and device registration." on page 470.

Permanently registering devices in setup and user modes

(diskMonitor application).
When devices are connected physically to the device (for example, a pendrive) in setup or
user modes, the device identifies and loads the drivers during each startup. The equipment
does not register these devices permanently because the disk is protected. To force the
registration of these devices you must use the DiskMonitor application. See
"25.1 DiskMonitor application. Changing the work mode and device registration." on page
470.
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Protecting or unprotecting the folders.

In the previous window, when selecting the -i- at the top right hand side, the unit shows the
list of folders and files that are unprotected at the time. In administrator mode and the list
of folders being visible, pressing [CTRL]+[ALT]+[SHIFT]+[TAB] it is possible to protect or
unprotect any folder or file of the system that is not key for the proper operation of the CNC.

Administrator mode.
The access to the administrator mode is enabled with the validation code ("Open system"
software option). If you don't have this software option, (i.e. you have a "closed system") you
will not be able to access the administrator mode and, therefore, you will not be able to install
2.

GENERAL CONCEPTS
Work modes and software protection at the CNC.
third-party software.

This mode must only be used to install non-Fagor software, to install the CNC (also possible
from the setup mode), to update the operative system or change the system configuration.
The CNC application does not start up in this mode.

The unit shows the following image on the desk, with red
background, indicating the active work mode and warning that it
is not a protected mode.
ADMINISTRATOR MODE

Protection level.

There is not protection level in administrator mode, the whole disk is unprotected.

Protection password.

The access to this mode is protected with the password "administrator mode", defined in the
utilities mode. When starting the unit up in this work mode, it will request the access
password.

Setup mode.

The setup mode must only be used to update the CNC software and to set up the machine;
it does not allow installing third-party software. This mode may be used to access the
operative system.

The unit shows the following image on the desk, with yellow
background, indicating the active work mode and warning that it
is not a protected mode.
SETUP MODE

Protection level.

The setup mode has an intermediate protection level where everything that may be changed
while setting the machine up is unprotected; folders ..\MTB, ..\USERS, ..\DIAGNOSIS and
the Windows register.

Protection password.

The access to this mode is protected with the password "machine parameters", defined in
the utilities mode. When starting the unit up in this work mode, it will request the access CNC 8070
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User mode.

It is the usual work mode for the user, once the setup is completed. This mode does not allow
updating the CNC or accessing the operative system. Some utilities of the operative system
(task manager, clock) will be available from the diagnosis mode.

Part-programs must be saved in the "..\USERS" folder; the CNC considers the files saved
in other folders as temporary files and will be deleted when the CNC is turned off. Files from
flash, pendrives, ethernet, etc. can only be managed from the explorer of the utilities mode.

2. Protection level.

The user mode has the maximum protection level where only the folders and files that may
be changed during the normal operation of the machine are unprotected.
GENERAL CONCEPTS
Work modes and software protection at the CNC.

Protection password.

The access to this mode is not protected with the password.

Restrictions for working in Setup mode and switching to User

mode.
The purpose of the following restrictions is for the OEM to deliver his machines with the CNC
in protected work mode (User mode).

SETUP mode

On power-up, the CNC will show a message indicating that it is in an unprotected mode and
that the setup has not been completed yet. In this situation, the CNC is no longer under Fagor
warranty. After a certain period of time, with the next reset, the CNC shows the message
again.

When closing the application, the CNC asks if the setup is completed..
• If YES is selected and there are passwords, the CNC makes a backup copy and switches
over to USER mode (process OK).
• If YES is selected and there are no passwords, the CNC issues a warning message and
does not close the application.

USER mode (work mode).

On power-up, the CNC checks for passwords and a backup copy. If any of these two is
missing, the CNC will show a message indicating that setup has not been completed yet.
In this situation, the CNC is no longer under Fagor warranty. The CNC checks this at every
reset.

This situation can be reached when accessing the USER mode from SETUP mode through
"DiskMonitor".

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2.3 Ethernet.

Do not handle the connectors while the CNC is turned on. Before doing this, make sure that the CNC
is unplugged from the power outlet.

Ethernet support for the following features, through the connector of

the central unit.
• Point-to-point connection.
• Microsoft company networks.
• Internet for telediagnosis.
2.

GENERAL CONCEPTS
Ethernet.
• TeamViewer server.

The CNC must be configured as any node of the network as if it were a regular PC. The
following actions are possible when having a CNC configured as a node within the computer
network:
• Access from any PC to the part-program directory of the CNC.
• Access from the CNC to any PC, to execute, simulate or edit programs. The program
to be executed needs not be in the local disk.
• Copy programs and tables from the CNC to a PC and vice versa.
• Edit, modify, delete, rename, etc. the programs stored at the CNC.
• Perform a telediagnosis of the CNC.

2.4 USB ports.

Do not run part programs from a USB port, whether it be while using a pendrive or external hard drive.
Fagor Automation recommends using the USB port only to exchanging data, such for programs,
reports, etc. If you require more storage space, then use a CFast disk.

DO NOT connect any kind of hub to the USB port.

CNC 8070

USB support for the following devices. The rest of the devices are not available.
• Pendrive.
• Hard disk. (REF: 2008)
• Keyboard.
• Mouse.

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2.5 Compact flash (ETX platform).

Do not handle the compact flash (including extracting it or inserting it) with the CNC powered on. Before
handling the compact flash, make sure that the CNC is unplugged from the power outlet.

Fagor Automation offers several flash compact in its catalog to increase storage space; if you are going
to use other compact flashes, always use industrial grade compact flash SLC; they support
temperatures between -40ºC and +80ºC (-40 ºF and 176 ºF) and last 27 years with 1000 writes per
day. Fagor Automation shall not be held responsible for any problems caused by using other lower-

2.
quality compact flash.
GENERAL CONCEPTS
Compact flash (ETX platform).

ETX platform.

Additional storage space for user programs.

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2.6 Disco CFast (Q7-A platform).

Do not handle the compact flash (including extracting it or inserting it) with the CNC powered on. Before
handling the compact flash, make sure that the CNC is unplugged from the power outlet.

To help increase storage space, Fagor Automation lists several CFast cards in its catalog; when using
a third-party CFast, always use an industrial grade CFast SLC as these support temperatures from
between -40ºC and +85ºC (-40 ºF and 185 ºF) and can last five years with constant day-to-day writing.
Fagor Automation shall not be held responsible for any problems caused by using lower-quality CFast

2.
cards.

GENERAL CONCEPTS
Disco CFast (Q7-A platform).
Q7-A platform.

Additional storage space for user programs.

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2.
GENERAL CONCEPTS
Disco CFast (Q7-A platform).

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3. HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC

3.1 General description of the interface.

B C

A General CNC-status bar.

This area shows the information on the program being executed, the active operating
mode, the PLC messages, etc. See "Detailed description of the CNC status bar" on page
57.
B Windows of the active work mode.
The information shown in this area depends on the active work mode (automatic, jog,
etc.). The information shown in each work mode is described in the relevant chapter.
C Vertical softkey menu.
The menu options change depending on the active work mode. The different options are
selected using softkeys F8 through F12. This menu may appear to the left or right of the
interface depending on how the OEM has configured the machine.
By default, the CNC displays 5 vertical softkeys. On 19" and 21" monitors, the OEM can
configure the number of vertical softkeys (between 5 and 12).
D Horizontal softkey menu. CNC 8070
The menu options change depending on the active work mode. The different options are
selected using softkeys F1 through F7.
By default, the CNC displays 7 vertical softkeys. On 19" and 21" monitors, the OEM can
configure the number of vertical softkeys (between 7 and 12).
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3.1.1 Move the interface while dragging it with the mouse.

For 19" and 21" monitors, the CNC window may only cover a portion of the screen, thereby
leaving room for a keyboard or virtual jog panel. In this case, the user can move the interface
by using the mouse to click on the program status icon for the active channel, found on the
top status bar. Double click on this icon and the interface is positioned in the upper left corner
(POSX=0 POSY=0).

3.
HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC
General description of the interface.

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3.2 Detailed description of the CNC status bar

The status bar of the CNC (top of the screen) shows the following information.

A B C D E F G

H I

3.
A Icon (customizable) identifying the manufacturer.
Clicking with the mouse or pressing on a touch-screen, the CNC shows the task window
(same as pressing the keystroke sequence [CTRL]+[A]) that shows the list of the work

HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC

Detailed description of the CNC status bar
modes and hotkeys of the CNC.
B Icon showing the status of the program of the active channel: The background color will
be different depending on the status of the program.

Icon. Meaning.

Programmed stopped.
Background color: White.

Program in execution.
Background color: Green.

Program interrupted.
Background color: Dark green.

Program in error.
Background color: Red.

C Icon showing FCAS (Fagor Collision Avoidance System) status: The CNC will display
this icon when the software option associated with the FCAS is available.

Icon. Meaning.
Active feature.

Feature is disabled; the machine configuration is

not loaded (xca file), the HD graphics are not
selected or the PLC has disabled this feature.

Blinking icon.
• The axes are close to the collision zone.
• CPU overload during collision detection
calculations.

D Program selected in the active channel for execution.

Clicking with the mouse or pressing a touch-screen has the same effect as the
[Main-Menu] key, which shows the initial screen of the CNC.
E Number of the block in execution. The bottom icon indicates that the Single-block
execution mode is active.
F Information about the channels. Number of channels available and active channel
(indicated in blue). Icons show which operating mode each channel is in. The channel
synchronization window may be expanded using the [ALT]+[S] keys. Clicking with the
mouse or pressing a touch-screen to access the desired channel, doing it on the icon
of the active channel, has the same effect as the [ESC] key.

Icon. Meaning. CNC 8070

Execution mode.

Jog mode.
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G Active work mode (automatic, manual, etc.) selected screen number and total number
of screens available. System clock.
By clicking on the active work mode, the CNC shows the list of available pages and which
ones are visible.
H Active CNC message.
For each channel, it shows the last message activated by the program that is running.
The window shows the last message of the active channel. If there are messages in other
channels, it will highlight the "+" sign next to the message window. To display the list of

3.
active messages, press the key combination [CTRL]+[O] or click on the CNC message
line.
The list of messages shows, next to each message, the channel where it is active.
HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC
Detailed description of the CNC status bar

I PLC messages.

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3.2.1 Channel synchronization window

The channel synchronization window is available in all work modes. This window may be
expanded using the key combination [ALT]+[S]. The synchronization is carried out using
marks in the programs. The window shows for each channel whether it is waiting for
synchronization marks or not and the status of those marks in the channel that originates
them.

The different color LED's of the window show the status of the synchronization marks of each
channel. On the left, the channels waiting for the marks and on top the channels that originate
them.

LED. Meaning.
3.

HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC

Detailed description of the CNC status bar
White The channel is not expecting any synchronism mark.

Green The channel is expecting a synchronism mark.

The mark is active (set to ·1·) in the channel that originates it.

Red The channel is expecting a synchronism mark.

The mark is not active (set to ·0·) in the channel that originates it.

Channel 1 (CH1) is expecting synchronism marks from

the rest of the channels. The marks of channels 2 and
4 are active. The mark of channel 3 is not active.

Channel 2 is not expecting any synchronism mark.

(In the graphic, the white LED's are identified with the letter -
W-, the green ones with the letter -G- and the red ones with the
letter -R-).

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3.2.2 PLC messages.

When the PLC activates a message, the CNC shows on the general status bar (lower right)
the message number and its associated text. If the message has been defined so it shows
a file with additional information, it will be displayed at full screen (if the file does not exist,
a blue screen will be displayed).

3. If there are several active messages, it will display the one with highest priority (the one with
lowest number). It will also show the "+" sign next to the PLC message window to indicate
HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC
Detailed description of the CNC status bar

that there are more messages activated by the PLC. To display the list of active messages,
press the key combination [CTRL]+[M] or click on the PLC message line.

List of active PLC messages.

On the message list and next to each message, a symbol will appear to indicate whether
the message has an additional information file associated with it or not. To display a message,
select it with the cursor and press [ENTER]. If the message has an additional information
file, it will be displayed on the screen. To close the additional information window, press
[ESC].

Icon. Meaning.
The message does not have a file with additional
information.

The message has a file with additional information.

File with additional information

The files with additional information, defined by the machine manufacturer, may be displayed
automatically when activating the message (if so defined in the table for messages and
errors) or when requested by the user (at the message window). The following keys are
available to move around in the additional information window depending on the type of file
displayed (TXT, BMP, JPG, HTM, HTML or AVI):

TXT, BMP, JPG, HTM, HTML file.

Key. Meaning.

Scroll the window line by line.

Scroll the window page by page.

HOME END Take the window to the beginning or to the end.

AVI file.

Key. Meaning.

Stop the video and move to next frame or previous frame.

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previous 5 frames.

HOME END Stop the video and move to the end or to the beginning.

SPACE Stop the video.

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3.3 Horizontal softkey menu

The Fagor standard configuration displays seven horizontal and five vertical softkeys. This
configuration can be modified by the OEM to expand each menu to 12 softkeys; for example,
for monitors larger than 15". The softkeys are activated using the keys [F1] through [F12].
For the dropdown menus, these keys activate the first seven softkeys on the horizontal menu
and the first five softkeys on the vertical menu.

Displaying the dropdown menus.

Depending on the configuration (resolution and number of softkeys), if the softkeys are too
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Horizontal softkey menu

small to display their image then only their text will be displayed.

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Vertical menu with 5 softkeys. Vertical menu with 8 softkeys.

Type of horizontal softkey menu.

The OEM configures the functions of the horizontal softkey menu (SFTYPE parameter) in
one of the following ways.

Standard softkey menu.

Softkey tree based on menus and submenus. The [F1] to [F7] keys access the submenus
and also select the menu softkeys. To return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key
(previous menu).

Pop-up softkey menu.

Softkey tree based on popup menus so there is only one softkey level.
The softkey menu expands and shrinks with keys [F1] through
[F7]. The arrow keys move the focus along the menu. The
menu softkeys are selected by pressing the [ENTER] key and
the softkey number on the numeric keyboard.

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3.4 Operating modes

Access to the operating modes.

The CNC operating modes may be accessed from the keyboard or from the task window.
To open the task window, use the key combination [CTRL]+[A] or click (or press on a
touch-screen) on the OEM icon (left of the status bar).

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From the task window, it is possible to access all the operating modes of the CNC, whereas
from the keyboard it is not possible to access the specific operating modes of the OEM (PLC,
machine parameters, etc). When this operating mode is active, it will be indicated at the top
right side of the general status bar.

Operating modes accessible from the keyboard.

Key. Operation mode.

AUTO
Automatic mode.

MANUAL
Jog mode.

EDIT
EDISIMU mode (editing and simulation).

MDI
MDI/MDA mode.

TABLES
User tables (zero offsets, fixtures and arithmetic parameters).

TOOLS
Tool and magazine table.

UTILITIES
Utilities mode.

CUSTOM
Configurable mode. OEM-configurable key that can can access to one of the
following operating modes.
• Machine parameters.
• PLC.
• Diagnosis mode.
• Setup assistance.

The [CUSTOM] key, depending on how the OEM has configured it, can also execute an
application (FGUIM), access the operating system or not carry any action out.

Screens or pages the make up the work modes.

Each operating mode may consist of several screens or pages. The current screen or page
and the total number of available screens are shown at the upper right hand side of the
general status bar.

NEXT The exchange between the different screens of an operating mode is done using the key to
CNC 8070 access that operating mode or with the [NEXT] key (if the OEM has configured it that way).
When pressing one of these keys, the CNC will show the next screen and when pressing
them together with the [SHIFT] key, it will show the previous screen. The screen selection
is rotary in such a way that when pressing this key on the last screen, it shows the first one.

By clicking on the active work mode, the CNC shows the list of available pages and which
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Work modes and channels.

A multi-channel CNC system may have up to four channels; each of which constitutes a
different work environment that may act upon part of the CNC system or on the whole CNC
system. Some operating modes are specific for each channel whereas others are common
to all the channels (unique for the whole CNC).

The specific operating modes for each channel act independently from the rest of the
channels; for example, the automatic mode can execute a different program in each channel.
The common operating modes act on the whole CNC, affect all the channels; for example,

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the PLC is common to the whole CNC.

Operation mode. Relationship with the channel.

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Automatic mode The automatic mode is specific for each channel.

Manual (jog) mode The jog mode is specific for each channel.
MDI/MDA mode The MDI mode is specific for each channel.

EDISIMU mode The EDISIMU mode is specific for each channel.

(editing and simulation)

User tables These tables are common to all the channels.

Tool table These tables are common to all the channels.

Magazine table
Utilities mode The utilities mode is common to all the channels.

PLC The PLC mode is common to all the channels.

Machine parameters The machine parameters are common to all the channels.

Tuning mode The tuning mode is common to all the channels.

(Setup assistance).

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3.4.1 Description of the various operating modes

The CNC offers the following operating modes.

Operation mode. Operations allowed.

Automatic mode • Display the data regarding axis position, "M" and "G" function history,
active tool, spindle speed, axis feedrate, etc.
• Execute a part-program in "single block" or "automatic" mode.
• Set the execution conditions (first and last blocks) before executing

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the program.
• Searching a block. Recover the history of a program up to a particular
block, with the option to change the active F, S, M and H functions
and resume program execution from that block.
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• Show a graphic representation of the program being executed.

• Perform a tool inspection while executing the program.

Manual (jog) mode • Display the data regarding axis position, "M" and "G" function history,
active tool, spindle speed, axis feedrate, etc.
• Home the axes (Machine reference zero search).
• Jog the axes with the handwheels or with the JOG keys.
• Move an axis to a position by previously selecting the target point.
• Preset a coordinate.
• Act upon the master spindle using the Jog keyboard.
• Change tools.
• Activate external devices of the machine using the keys of the upper
side of the operator panel. The external devices associated with
each key must be defined by the machine manufacturer.
• Calibrate a tool in jog mode (without probe), in semi-automatic mode
(when using a table-top probe) or using the tool calibration cycle
(also when using a table-top probe).
• Part centering (mill model).
• Turn the CNC off from the softkey menu.

MDI/MDA mode • Edit and execute individual program blocks.

• Save the set of blocks executed as an independent program.

EDISIMU mode • Edit, modify or view the contents of a part-program.

(editing and simulation) • Simulate the execution of a program displaying a graphic
representation of the program being simulated.
• Estimate the total program execution time and the machining time
for each tool.
• Syntax test of the program.

User tables • Edit and modify the tables for zero offsets, fixtures and arithmetic
parameters.
• Save the content of a table.
• Recover the content of a table.
• Print the content of a table.

Tool table • Editing and modifying the tool table

Magazine table • Editing and modifying the tool magazine table. Display and manage
the tool arrangement in the magazines and in the tool changing arms
(if any).
• Display the information about the tool change process; the operation
carried out when executing an M06, manager status, change status
(in execution or at rest), magazine involved in the change (if the
change is taking place) and whether the change process is or not
in an error state.
• Load and unload a tool from the magazines through the spindle,
using a maneuver.
• Saving the table contents.
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• Printing the table contents.

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Operation mode. Operations allowed.

Utilities mode • See the files stored at the CNC, in a peripheral device or at another
CNC (or PC) connected via Ethernet.
• Create new folders to save files.
• Select a file group and carry out operations such as copy, rename
or delete files.
• Change file attributes.
• Do a file search based on a text already defined in them.
• Set a password to restrict the access to the customizing tool FGUIM,

PLC
to machine parameters and to the PLC.
• Make or restore a backup copy of the CNC data.

In this operating mode, the PLC may be accessed to check its operation
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or the status of the different PLC variables. It is also possible to edit and
analyze the PLC program as well as the message and error files of the
PLC.
Machine parameters • Edit and modify the machine parameter tables.
• Validate the machine parameter tables.
• Saving and restoring the table contents.
• Printing the table contents.
The machine parameter tables may be edited in this mode or be copied
from a floppy disk or other peripheral connected to the CNC via Ethernet.

Tu n i n g m o d e ( S e t u p The set of utilities of the setup assistance is meant to speed up and

assistance) simplify the machine setup procedure. The setup assistance offers the
following utilities.
• The oscilloscope.
• The circularity (roundness) test.
• The bode diagram.
It must be borne in mind that these utilities are assistance tools that only
show the system's response to the various adjustments; it is always up
to the technician to choose the best adjustment.

DDSSetup mode • See the list of devices connected to the servo bus.
• Change the access level for the parameters of Sercos drives.
• Edit the parameters and variables of Sercos drives.
• Edit the parameters of Mechatrolink servos.
• Display the list of active errors at the drive.
• Monitor in real time the value of the drive variables.
• View the status of the operation being carried out at the drive and
the status of the digital inputs and outputs of the drives.
• Configure and start up the internal command generator of the
Sercos drives.

Diagnosis mode • Test the hardware and software of the PC that the CNC is based
upon.
• Show system information.
• Show information about the modules that make up the CNC
software.
• Show information about the elements connected to the CNC through
the CAN bus, Sercos or Mechatrolink.
The diagnosis is a testing and displaying tool; it cannot be used to modify
the displayed values.

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3.5 Task window

The task window shows the list of all the operating modes of the CNC and the list of available
hotkeys. To open the task window, use the key combination [CTRL]+[A] or click (or press on
a touch-screen) on the OEM icon (top left of the screen). Press [ESC] to close the window
without making a selection.

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Task window
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Moving around in the task window

Besides the mouse, the following keys may be used.

[] [] Moves the cursor through the window.
[CTRL]+[TAB] Changes the panel.
[ENTER] It accesses the selected mode.

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3.6 Windows for warnings and errors

3.6.1 CNC warnings and errors

When an error occurs, the CNC displays a window with the error category, its number and
its associated text. There are three error categories, each one of them shows a window in
a different color.
WARNING Green window.
ERROR
FATAL ERROR
Red window.
Purple window. 3.

Windows for warnings and errors

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When several warnings and/or errors occur simultaneously, they are displayed from the one
with the highest priority to the one with the lowest priority. A down arrow indicates that there
are errors or warnings with lower priority and an up arrow indicates that there are some with
higher priority. The order of priority appears next to the arrows. The operator can toggle the
different active errors or messages using the [][] keys.

The warning and error windows may be displayed or hidden with the keystroke combination
[ALT]+[W] or clicking on the windows and on the status bar. When these windows are hidden,
the status bar will show an indicator with the active error number. If several errors are active,
it will highlight the "+" sign next to the number.

Help for the warnings and errors.

Some warning and errors, besides their description, can show additional
information on their causes and solutions. If the warning or error offers this option,
a help icon will appear to the right of its number. This additional information may
be displayed by pressing the [HELP] key or clicking on the help icon. To close the
window for warnings and errors, press [ESC].

WARNING
The system warning mesages are just warnings, they do not interrupt the execution of the
part-program and may be eliminated by pressing the [ESC] key.

The warnings programmed with the instruction #WARNINGSTOP interrupt the execution of
the program at the point where this instruction has been programmed. In this type of
warnings, It's up to the user to either resume the execution at this point, [START] key, or abort
the program, [RESET] key.

ERROR
It may be a syntax error in a program, PLC generated errors, etc. These errors interrupt the
execution of the program and they must be corrected.

While the error window is active, no other action will be possible but removing it (it is not
possible to change operating modes in the channel). Some errors may be eliminated by
pressing the [ESC] key, whereas for others, the [ESC] key only closes the window that shows
it and the [RESET] key must be pressed to eliminate the error state. After pressing [RESET]
the CNC assumes the initial conditions set by the machine manufacturer with the machine
parameters.

The [RESET] key is needed to eliminate the errors that open the emergency relay, errors
occurred in execution, loop errors, bus errors, PLC errors, hardware errors, etc. CNC 8070

FATAL ERROR
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3.6.2 Error 3753. Absolute encoder. Monitor the coordinate difference during
startup (parameter MAXDIFREF).

When the axis has an absolute encoder, during startup the CNC takes into account the
number of encoder overshots to calculate the corresponding startup coordinates. Also, for
rotary axes, the CNC inserts the coordinates in the module and within the limits.

The CNC compares the position calculated for startup with that saved during shutdown, and
if there is any difference this may be because the axis had been moved after the CNC had
shutdown or due to a absolute feedback failure. The parameter MAXDIFREF indicates the

3. maximum allowable difference between the coordinate saved by the CNC and that read by
the encoder at startup.
• If the difference is less than the MAXDIFREF, the CNC starts up with the new position
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calculated by the encoder and sets the mark PLC REFPOIN = 1, indicating that it is not
necessary to home the axis.
• If the difference is greater than the MAXDIFREF, the CNC will start up using the position
saved by the CNC at shutdown and display error 3753. The CNC will show this error in
a purple window, being the first one on the list, so that the user is aware of the situation
and determine the validity of the coordinates.
The coordinate is valid if the position of the machine coincides with the “current value”
field of the error. The user must clear the error by pressing [ENTER]+[RESET]; pressing
only [RESET] will not clear the error.
The coordinate is valid if the position of the machine coincides with the “expected value”
field. The user must clear the error by pressing [ENTER]+[RESET] and execute a G174
in MDI with the expected value. Afterwards, the CNC must be started-up to assume the
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3.6.3 PLC errors.

When the PLC activates an error, the CNC interrupts the execution of the part-program and
the center of the screen displays a window with the error number and its associated text. If
the error has been defined so it shows a file with additional information, it will be displayed
at full screen. If the error has the "Emergen" field selected, the error will open the emergency
relay of the CNC.

Error window.

If the error has a file with additional information associated with it, an access icon will appear
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to the right of the error number. If the error has the "Show" field selected, the CNC shows
the additional information file directly on the screen. If the "Show" field is not selected, the
additional information file will be displayed when pressing the [HELP] key or when clicking
on the icon mentioned earlier. To close the additional data window, press [ESC].

When there is an active error, no other action but eliminating the error state is allowed.
Although the window displaying the errors may be closed by pressing [ESC], it does not mean
that the error status has been taken care of. To do that, press [RESET]. Pressing the [RESET]
key assumes the initial conditions.

File with additional information

The files with additional information, defined by the machine manufacturer, may be displayed
automatically when activating the message (if so defined in the table for messages and
errors) or when requested by the user (at the message window). The following keys are
available to move around in the additional information window depending on the type of file
displayed (TXT, BMP, JPG, HTM, HTML or AVI):

TXT, BMP, JPG, HTM, HTML file.

Key. Meaning.

Scroll the window line by line.

Scroll the window page by page.

HOME END Take the window to the beginning or to the end.

AVI file.

Key. Meaning.

Stop the video and move to next frame or previous frame.

Stop the video and move to the next 5 frames or to the

previous 5 frames.

HOME END Stop the video and move to the end or to the beginning.

SPACE Stop the video.

ENTER Play the video.

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3.7 File selection window

The file selection window is common to all operating modes. This window is displayed when,
from an operating mode, the operator selects the option to open, save or import a file, open
or load a table, etc.

From this window, it is possible to either select an existing file or create a new one. A new
file may be created only when it is a valid action. Depending on the operating mode it is
accessed from, the list will only show the proper files.

3. A
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B C

A Type of file and operation to carry out (open, save, etc.).

B Folder tree.
C Files contained in the selected folder.
D Area to define the name of the new files. A file can also be selected when knowing its
name.

Move around in the window

Besides the mouse, the following keys may be used.

Key. Meaning.

It switches the window focus.

With the focus on a folder, it closes and opens the submenu

of folders.
To move the focus through the elements of the window.

To move the focus page by page.

HOME END To move the focus to the beginning or end of the list.

ENTER Opens the selected file.

ESC To cancel the selection and close the program listing.

CNC 8070 Creating a new file

To create a new file:
1 Select the destination folder for the file.
2 Write the file name at the bottom window.

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To select a file from the list

A file may be selected from the list:
1 Select the folder that contains the program.
2 Select the file from the list or write its name in the bottom window.
3 Press [ENTER] to accept the selection.

Pressing [ESC] cancels the operation at any time and closes the window. To make searching
easier, the file list may be sorted according to different criteria.

How to search an element from the list

An element (folder or file) may be selected from the list by moving the cursor to the desired
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element or using an alphanumeric keyboard. Pressing a key will select the first element from
the list starting with that letter or number. Pressing it again will select the second one and
so on.

The files can also be selected using the "Find file" softkey.

Sorting the list of files

The file list may be ordered alphabetically, by size or by date.
• When using a mouse, select the column header with the pointer. Every time the same
header is selected, it toggles the sorting criteria from ascending to descending and vice
versa.
• From the softkey menu. Every time the same softkey is selected, the CNC toggles the
sorting criteria from ascending to descending and vice versa.

Search a file
The option "file search" of the softkey menu may be used to look, in the selected folder, for
all the files whose name contain the indicated text. When selecting this option, the CNC
shows a dialog box requesting the text to be found. The programs are searched one by one.

It may be searched using either the softkey menu or the following keys. Depending on how
the search is carried out, the focus goes to the last file found, whose name also appears at
the top of the window. To end the search, press [ESC].

Key. Meaning.
ENTER Search for the next program (in descending order).

Search for the previous program (in ascending order).

ESC End the search and close the dialog box.

When defining a search, the softkey menu shows the "Next" (up) and "Previous" (down)
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3.8 Calculator

The calculator may be accessed from any task window or directly using the key combination
[CTRL]+[K]. Press [ESC] to close the calculator.

The calculator may be accessed from any operating mode. When accessing from an editable
element, the result displayed by the calculator may be inserted. An editable element is any
element that may have a focus or cursor, such as the program editor, tables, editable data,
etc.

3. To insert the result, press the [INS] key. It closes the calculator and inserts the result in the
position that the cursor had when accessing the calculator.
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The calculator looks like this

The calculator looks like this.

A Results window. It shows the result of the expression after accepting it with the [ENTER]
key. This value may be recovered with the "Acc" button so it can be used in later
calculations.
B Editing window. It shows the expression being defined. The expression may consist of
one or several operations that may be defined directly from the keyboard or with the
softkey menu options. The editing window saves the list of the last operations.
C Explorer window. It shows, at all times, the result from evaluating the expression being
defined. When selecting a portion of the expression at the edit window, it will show the
result from evaluating that portion.
The result from evaluating the expression may be:
OK: ########### Numeric.
OK: 1.#INF Infinite.
Error: <> Syntax error.
Wrong expression Wrong expression.

Operations history
The expressions already accepted become part of the history and may be displayed using
the relevant keys [][]. After selecting an expression from the window, press the [ENTER]
CNC 8070 key to recover it. The [ESC] key closes the history window.

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Softkey menu
The softkey menu shows all the available operations. The expressions may be edited using
either the softkey menu or the mouse with the calculator keys.

Work units

The result of the operations may be given in various units. Use the following icons to change
the units. It highlights the units currently selected.
Hexadecimal ($), decimal (D) or binary (B) units.

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Units in degrees or radians.

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3.8.1 Defining expressions

An expression may consist of one or more operations. Each one of them may be defined
by any valid combination of variables, constants, functions and operations. Press [ENTER]
To accept the expression entered and calculate the value.

Quick parenthesis insertion

3. To place a portion of an expression between parenthesis, select the portion and press one
of the parenthesis keys "(" or ")". If while a portion of the expression is selected, an operation
key is pressed, the selection will appear between parenthesis and it will be preceded by the
operation just defined.
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Example: Having the expression "1+1/X+1/(X+1)+1". When selecting the "1/(X+1)+1"

p o r t i o n a n d p r e s s i n g t h e " S I N " o p t i o n , t h e ex p r e s s i o n w i l l b e c o m e
"1+1/X+Sin(1/(X+1)+1)".

Variables for the calculator

The calculator offers up to 26 variables (from "A" to "Z", except "Ñ",) may be used to store
numeric values and use them later.
Assigning a value to a variable: A = 34.234
Reference to a variable: Sin(A/2)

A single expression may contain both assignment and reference operations. Use the ":"
character as separator.
A=34.234:Sin(A/2) is the same as Sin((A=34.234)/2)

i The values of the calculator variables "A" - "Z" are independent from the values of local parameters
"A" - "Z" (also called P0 through P25).

Constants
The following constants are available and they may be accessed from the softkey menu.

PI Value of pi (3.14159...)
MM -> INCHES mm/inch conversion factor.

INCHES ->MM inch/mm conversion factor.

Various operations
In the following examples, the "x" and "y" values indicate any valid combination of constants,
variables or expressions.

Arithmetic operations.

x+y Add

x-y Subtract

x *y Multiply
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x/y Divide

x%y Percentage 10%50 = 5

x^y Power 2^3 = 2  2  2 = 8

x! Factor 3! = 3  2  1 = 6
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Trigonometric operations.

SIN(x) Sine SIN 30 = 0.5

COS(x) Cosine COS 60 = 0.5

TAN(x) Tangent TAN 45 = 1

INV SIN(x) Arc-sine InvSin 0.5 = 30

INV COS(x) Arc-cosine InvCos 0.5 = 60

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INV TAN(x) Arc-tangent InvTan 1 = 45

Conversion functions.

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MM -> INCHES It converts from millimeters to inches.

INCHES ->MM It converts from inches to millimeters.

ABS(x) Absolute value.

INT(x) Integer.

Binary operations.

AND Binary AND 1001 AND 1010 = 1000

OR Binary OR 1001 OR 1010 = 1011

XOR Exclusive OR 1001 XOR 1010 = 0011

NOT Inverse NOT 101 = 1···1010

Extended functions

SQRT x Square root SQRT 16

LN x Neperian log LN 100

LOG x Decimal log. LOG 100

e^x "e" function InvLn 3

10 ^ x Decimal exponent InvLog 50

INTEGRAL x I t c a l c u l a t e s t h e N=100:A=1:B=5:Integral(x+2)
integral

ZERO x Function zero N=100:E=1e-10:A=5:Zero(x^2)

INTEGRAL function

It returns as result, the integral defined by the function between the limits defined by the "A"
and "B" variables.

The precision of the result depends on the "N" variable, that indicates the number of intervals
used to divide the function in order to calculate the integral. If "N" is less than or equal to
zero, it will be ignored and the number of intervals will be 100. If "N" is greater than 500000,
the intervals will be 500000.

ZERO function

It returns as result, the value that makes the function to be zero. Since there may be several
values satisfying this condition, the result will depend on the initial value of the exploration
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of the resolution algorithm. If "N" is less than or equal to zero, it will be ignored and the number
of iterations will be 100. If "N" is greater than 500000, the intervals will be 500000.

The "E" variable defines the error allowed so the result of the function with the calculated
value is smaller than "E". This variable is useful when not knowing what value to assign to (REF: 2008)
"N". In that case, it is recommended to assign to "N" a very large value and to "E" the error
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3.9 Dialog boxes

The dialog boxes consist of the following elements. All the actions may be carried out with
the mouse or via keyboard.
• Selection panels.
It selects among the different option groups within the same dialog
box.
• Drop list.

3. It selects an option from a list. Clicking on the right icon, the list
expands.
Dialog boxes
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• Selection box.
It activates an option.
• Option selection.
It selects an option from a group. Selecting one cancels the
previous one.

• Color pallet.
Select a color.

• Selection buttons.
They access a group of options or close the dialog box.
After making the changes, the dialog boxes are closed using one
of the buttons that let you accept or reject the changes made.

Using the keyboard

The data of the dialog boxes are defined via keyboard as follows.
• Using the [CTRL]+[TAB] combination, it is possible to select different panels of the dialog
box.
• The [TAB] key moves the cursor through the elements of the box.
• The [SPACE] key activates the selection boxes, selects an options and selects a color
from the color pallet.
• The [ENTER] key presses the button that is selected.
• The [ESC] key closes the dialog box without accepting the changes.
• On the drop lists, the desired option may be selected using the keys on the keyboard.
• The arrow keys [][][][] move the cursor over the color pallet and over the options
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4.1 Interface description.

4.1.1 Description of a typical screen of this work mode.

The automatic mode has several pages, with different information in each one of them. The
visibility of these pages is configurable from the status bar. A typical screen of the automatic
mode can show the following information:

B
F

C H

I
J
K

A Information on the pages.

B Program window.
C Position of the axes.
D Active "M" functions.
E Active "G" functions and high-level commands.
F Tool information.
G “F” axis feedrate.
H “S” spindle speed.
I Execution time "Cy Time".
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J Number of parts made "Part Ct".
K CNC messages.

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Active operating mode, selected page number and number of pages visible. Clicking on the
mouse, the CNC shows the list of pages available and also allows configuration of those that
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Program window.
The "Display" softkey enables selection of the information that is shown in this window;
program blocks, active subroutines or DMC status.

Program blocks; program stopped.

• Cursor for selecting blocks. The cursor can be moved with the [][] keys.
• Initial and final block of the execution (if selected).
• The bottom shows the line number being executed (Line) and, if necessary, the line

4. number where the execution was canceled (Break Line).

Program blocks; program; program being executed.

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Interface description.

• The cursor shows the block being executed.

• The bottom part shows the line number being executed (Line).
• If the program has been executed before, the bottom shows the percentage of the
program that has been executed already (Time). Once a program has been executed,
the CNC knows how long it took and in later executions it shows the percentage of the
program executed so far. This percentage will be reliable as long as the percentage of
feedrate is not changed with respect to when it was executed for the first time.

Active subroutines.

Information relating to the status of the subroutines, canned cycles, repetition blocks and
loops. See "4.2 Display the status of the program or of the active subroutines." on page 81.

DMC status.

Condition and progress of the DMC function. See "4.9 Display the status of the DMC
(Dynamic Machining Control)." on page 109.

Position of the axes.

In the screen configuration supplied by Fagor, the data displayed will be different on each
screen. Displaying the following information is the most typical.
• The programmed coordinate, in other words, the target position.
• The current position of the axes referred to part zero or machine reference zero (home)
being this position referred to the tip of the tool or to its base.
• Distance left (to go) for the axis to reach the coordinate.
• The following error (axis lag).
• The axis name in reverse video indicates that the axis is moving.
• If the name of the axis appears in red, it means that the PLC is inhibiting the movement
of the axes (INHIBIT mark active).

Tool information.
This information depends on the CNC model; milling machine or lathe.
• Milling model. • Number of the active tool "T".
• Active “D” tool offset.
• Icon indicating the tool type.
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• Radius of the active tool "R".
• Number of the next tool "Nx Tool".
• Lathe model. • Number of the active tool "T".

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• Active “D” tool offset.
• Icon indicating the tool type.
• Offsets (dimensions) of the tool on each axis.

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“F” axis feedrate.

• “F real” real feedrate.
• “F prog” programmed feedrate. When setting a new feedrate in the MDI/MDA mode, it
will become the new feedrate for the automatic mode.
• Feedrate percentage active on the CNC (jog panel, program or PLC).
• Dynamic percentage “Dyn” machining.

“S” spindle speed.

The screen only shows the information on one spindle. If there are several spindles in the
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Interface description.
channel, the data on the next spindle may be displayed by pressing the "S" key twice (the
first time to program a turning speed).
• Real speed “S real” (“S1 real”, “S2 real”, etc).
• Icon for turning direction.
• Programmed speed “S prog” (“S1 prog”, “S2 prog”, etc).
• Active gear set.
• Active speed percentage for the CNC (JOG panel, program or PLC).
• Spindle position "S pos" ("S1 pos", "S2 pos", etc).
• Following error of the "S fwe" spindle ("S1 fwe", "S2 fwe", etc.).

If the text "Sreal" appears in red, it means that the PLC is inhibiting the movement of the
spindle (INHIBIT mark active).

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4.1.2 Softkey menus.

Horizontal softkey menu.

When selecting the program screen, the horizontal softkey menu shows the following
options.

Softkey. Description.

4. Starting block

Stop condition.
Set the first block of the execution.

Set the condition to end the execution or the manual block search.

Block search Recover the program history up to a particular block and resume
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Interface description.

execution from that block on.

Exblk. Execute only the block selected with the cursor.

Active subroutines. Toggle between the display of program blocks and the display of
information related to the status of the subroutines, canned cycles,
repetition blocks and loops.

Simulated execution. Show the available simulated execution modes.

Find text. Find a line or a text in the program.

Vertical softkey menu.

The vertical softkey menu always shows all the options associated with this operating mode
regardless of the active screen.

Softkey. Description.

Select a program for execution.

Begin tool inspection. Tool inspection is only available when program execution is
interrupted.

End simulated execution and start executing the program

Select the program that is being edited.

Activating the Fagor Feed Control (FFC) function. The softkey is only active during the
execution of the canned cycles of the editor.

DMC options.

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4.2 Display the status of the program or of the active subroutines.

From the horizontal softkey menu, it is possible to toggle between the display of program
blocks and the display of information related to the status of the subroutines, canned cycles,
repetition blocks and loops.

Having this option active and the program execution interrupted, the user can use the cursor
to select an information line and press [ENTER] to skip to the corresponding program block.

Description of the information displayed. 4.

The information is laid out in a table with four columns and having the following meaning.

Display the status of the program or of the active subroutines.

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Column. Meaning.
S Nesting level of the subroutine.

P Nesting level of the local parameters used in the subroutine.

Sub Name of the program, subroutine or canned cycle.

Op Type of block being simulated. The loops are shown with a progress bar and a
text indicating the loop it is in.

The window shows the following information.

Type of block. Information displayed.

L Name of the subroutine

LL Name of the subroutine

#CALL Name of the subroutine

#PCALL Name of the subroutine

#MCALL Name of the subroutine

G180 through G189 Name of subroutine associated with the G function.

M function. Name of the subroutine associated with the M function.

T function. Name of the subroutine associated with the T function.

Canned cycle. G function associated with the canned cycle.

#EXEC Name of the subroutine

$RPT Number of current loop and total number of loops.

$FOR Number of current loop and total number of loops.

$WHILE Number of current loop.

$DO Number of current loop.

$IF Text "IF".

$SWITCH Text "SWITCH".

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4.3 Program simulation and execution.

4.3.1 Select program.

The CNC allows selecting and executing a different program in each channel. Each channel
executes the program selected in it. To select a program, press one of the following softkeys
of the vertical menu.

Softkey. Meaning.

4. This softkey shows the list of available programs. See

"3.7 File selection window" on page 70.
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This softkey selects directly the program being edited in the

same channel.

Once a program has been selected, its name appears on the general status bar. For each
channel, it shows the name of the program selected in that channel.

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4.3.2 Select the first and last blocks of the execution.

The horizontal softkey menu shows the following options to set the first and last blocks of
execution.

Softkey. Description.

First block. Starting block for execution.

Stop condition. Set the condition for ending the execution.

4.
Automatic block search. Searching a block.

Find text. Find text.

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First block.
This option sets as starting block for execution the block selected with the cursor. When not
setting the starting block, the program will begin executing from the first block.

The first block may be selected using the cursor or the "Find text" option of the softkey menu.
The selected block stays active until canceled (selecting another block or selecting the same
one again) or executing the program.

Stop condition.
This option sets the block where the execution of the program or subroutine will be
interrupted. After executing that block, the execution may be resumed with the [START] key
or canceled with the [RESET] key. If the last block is not set, the program execution will end
executing one of the end-of-program functions "M02" or "M30".
BACK When selecting this option, the softkey menu of the CNC shows the options available for
selecting the stop condition. To return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

Select subroutine.

This option selects the stop condition in a global subroutine which has been called upon from
the program. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a list of the available subroutines.
After selecting the desired subroutine, it will appear in the program window.

Last block.

This option sets as execution interruption block the block selected with the cursor. If the last
block is not set, the program execution will end executing one of the end-of-program
functions "M02" or "M30".

The last block may be selected using the cursor or the "Find text" option of the softkey menu.
The selected block stays active until canceled (selecting another block or selecting the same
one again) or executing the program.

Number of times.

This option sets as stop condition, that the block selected as the last block has been executed
a specific number of times.

When selecting this option, the CNC requests the number of times that the block must be
executed before ending the execution of the program. After entering the number of times,
press [ENTER] to validate the value or [ESC] to cancel it.
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Block search.
With this option, it is possible, in a program or subroutine, to set the last block in order to
recover the program history and resume program execution from that point on with the same
conditions as if it were executed from the beginning. See "4.6 Block search." on page 104.
BACK When selecting one of these options, the softkey menu shows the options available for
setting the search. To return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

Automatic block search.

4. This option recovers the program history up to the block where the previous execution was
canceled. The CNC remembers the block where interruption was canceled, thus not being
necessary to set the stop block. If after the block search, the execution is resumed from that
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point, it will do it in the same conditions as if it were executed from the beginning.
• Number of blocks. With this option, it is possible to set the block search so it ends
n blocks before the block where the execution was interrupted.
If the number of blocks is ·0· (zero), the block search in the
block where the execution was interrupted.
• Simplified for CAM. This option is oriented to CAM programs. With this option, not
all the motion blocks are simulated; the CNC removes from the
simulation the blocks between the last block that changes the
motion conditions and the n-th block before the interruption
block.
• Interruption point. When pressing this softkey, the CNC finds the block where
block search will end. The last block will be the one where the
execution was interrupted; the "block number " softkey may be
used to set the block search to end n blocks before the one
where the execution was interrupted.
• First block. This option sets as starting block for block search the block
selected with the cursor. If the first block is not defined, the
block search starts at the first block of the program.

Manual block search.

This option recovers the program history up to a particular block of the program or of the
subroutine, set by the operator. If after the block search, the execution is resumed from that
point, it will do it in the same conditions as if it were executed from the beginning.
• Select subroutine. This option selects the stop condition in a global subroutine
which has been called upon from the program.
• Last block. This option sets as block search interruption block the block
selected with the cursor.
• Number of times. This option sets as stop condition, that the block selected as
the last block has been executed a specific number of times.

If a block containing a multiple machining cycle (·M· model) has

been selected as a stop block, the block search will end just
before the beginning of the nth modal cycle repeated in the
multiple machining.
• Interruption point. When pressing this softkey, the CNC finds the block where the
execution was interrupted and it selects it as stop block. This
block may be changed with the "Stop block" softkey.
• First block. This option sets as starting block for block search the block
selected with the cursor. If the first block is not defined, the
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Find text.
This option shows a dialog box for placing the cursor on a particular line of the program or
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Go to line.

In this area of the dialog box, the CNC requests the line number to go to. Key in the desired
number and press [ENTER], the cursor will then go to that line.

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Find text

In this area of the dialog box, the CNC requests the text to look for. It is also possible to select
whether the search must start at the beginning of the program or at cursor position.

To start the search, press [ENTER] and the cursor will position on the text found. Pressing
[ENTER] again, the CNC will look for the next match and so on. To end the search, press
[ESC]. The cursor will position on the block containing the text searched.

4.

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4.3.3 Execute a program.

The name of the program selected in the channel for execution appears on the general status
bar. If not indicated otherwise, the program execution will begin from the first block of the
program to the execution of one of the end-of-program functions "M02" or "M30". As an
option, it is possible to define the first and last blocks of the execution. See "4.3.2 Select
the first and last blocks of the execution." on page 83.

Start executing

4. To start the execution of the program, press [START] on the Operator Panel.

i When pressing [START], the CNC saves the program being edited, even if the programs being edited
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and executed are different.

Every time [START] is pressed, the CNC checks that the room temperature does not exceed 65 ºC
(149 ºF) and, if it does, the CNC does not let run the program and issues the corresponding error
message.

The program may be executed in –single block– or –automatic– mode; the mode may be
selected even while executing the program. When –single block– is active, the screen will
display the relevant symbol on the general status bar.

If the –single block– mode is active, program execution will be interrupted at the end of each
block; the [START] key must be pressed again to execute the next block. If the –automatic–
mode is active, the program will be executed all the way to the end or up to the block selected
as end of execution.

Interrupting the execution

The [STOP] key interrupts the execution of the program. Press [START] again to resume
execution from where it was interrupted.

The execution may be interrupted at any time, except when threading. In that case, it will
be interrupted at the end of the threading operation.

Stop the execution

The [RESET] key cancels the execution of the program and resets the CNC to its initial
conditions.

i The program selected for execution may be executed in any operating mode by pressing [START] on
the Operator Panel. The CNC will request confirmation before starting to execute the program.

Activate rapid traverse while executing a program.

If the OEM has set it this way (parameter RAPIDEN), while executing the program it will be
possible to apply rapid traverse to programmed movements (except to G00 movements and
to threading operations). Depending on how this option has been configured, rapid traverse
may be applied from the PLC (for example using user keys) or with the "rapid" key of the
jog panel or, on the other hand, it may be necessary to use both.

When only one of the two options is necessary to activate rapid traverse and the CNC has several
channels, activating rapid traverse from the PLC only affects the corresponding channel. The rapid
key, on the other hand, affects simultaneously all the channels that may be affected at the time. If the
active channel is in jog mode and another channel is executing a program, when pressing the rapid
key in the active channel (jog mode), the rapid traverse will also be applied in the channel that is
executing the program.
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The feedrate for these movements is set by the FRAPIDEN parameters of the axes and of
the channel. If these parameters are set to zero, the CNC does not limit the feedrate and
assumes the one set for G00. The feedrate cannot exceed the maximum feedrate set by PLC
(variable (V.)PLC.G00FEED), but it can exceed the maximum machining feedrate
(REF: 2008) (parameter MAXFEED of the axes and of the channel) and the active feedrate set by PLC
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4.3.4 Mode change protection for an interrupted program.

Accessing some work modes with an interrupted program means having to cancel the
execution of the program. To avoid unwanted cancellations (and having to perform a block
search, etc. to resume execution), the CNC will not allow these modes to be changed for
an interrupted program. The user may choose one of the following options:
[START] The CNC resumes program execution.
[RESET] The CNC cancels the execution of the program and allows the mode to
be changed.

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4.3.5 Resume the execution of a program from the block where it was
canceled.

After cancelling the execution of a program (error, reset, etc.) we usually want to resume the
execution from a particular block, usually a few blocks ahead the interruption block. To do
that, when cancelling the execution, the CNC saves and shows on the screen the block
number where the execution was cancelled (INT=####).

The way to proceed, once the execution is cancelled, is as follows.

4.
1 In automatic mode, using the "EXBLK" softkey, execute the header blocks of the program
that set the machining conditions. See "4.4 Executing program blocks separately." on
page 98. The MDI/MDA mode allows changing the machining conditions at any time.
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2 Once the machining conditions have been set, cancel the independent execution of
blocks ("EXBLK" softkey) and press the block selecting softkey to find and set the starting
block.
3 Select the text or line searching option. When the execution hs been cancelled with reset
or some error, the “Line” section of this window shows the line number where the
interruption took place. Press OK to place the cursor on that program line.
4 If necessary, move the cursor to select another line. The “Set beginning” option sets as
starting block for execution the block selected with the cursor.
5 Press [START] to begin executing from the selected block maintaining the history active
at the time.

i Through block search, the CNC offers, , the most complete way to resume program execution after
interrupting (cancelling) the execution. Block search may be used to restore the program history up
to a particular block, reposition axes, go into tool inspection, etc. See "4.6 Block search." on page 104.

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4.3.6 Cancel the execution and resume from another block while keeping the
history.

The CNC allows canceling the execution of an interrupted program ([STOP] key) keeping
the program history (machining conditions) and resume execution at another previous or
later block of the same program. Before resuming execution, it is possible to access the
MDI/MDA mode and execute blocks. The CNC resumes the program at the selected block
with the history active up to the interrupted block plus the changes executed via MDI/MDA.

This option to cancel and resume may be useful when combined with tool inspection, after
canceling or finishing the repositioning of the axes. At that moment, it will be possible to select
a program block, previous or after the interruption block, and resume program execution from
that point on. When linking this option with the end of tool inspection, the repositioning of
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the axes always corresponds to the starting point of tool inspection and this repositioning
is done before selecting the block to resume.

It acts as follows:
1 After interrupting the execution ([STOP] key), the vertical softkey menu of the
automatic mode will show the following softkey. Pressing this softkey, the CNC
interrupts the execution of the program keeping the history (machining
conditions) active at the interruption point. The message bar indicates that a
program block may be selected to resume execution.
2 The CNC allows the machine to be moved while using the jog keys. If necessary, access
the MDI/MDA mode to execute the necessary blocks to adapt to the new starting point
(position the axes, change the machining conditions, etc.).
3 Select the new starting block to resume execution, it may be a block before or after the
interruption block. The block is selected by moving the cursor throughout the program
or through the search options for text or program line.
4 Once the stating block has been selected, press the [START] key to resume execution
at that block. Resuming the program does not initialize or change the program history,
nor does it take into consideration the possible changes programmed in the blocks that
are not executed between the interruption block and the resuming block of the program.
The CNC resumes execution with the history active up to the interrupted block plus the
changes executed via MDI/MDA.

The CNC offers no automatic repositioning of axes. For positioning for example, at the
starting point of the block where the execution is to be resumed, it must be done via MDI/MDA
(if the exact point is known) or select as starting point the motion block right before the desired
one.

Considerations before resuming the execution of the program.

It is up to the user to use this feature properly and in the right context, using the MDI/MDA
mode to adapt the new starting point to the conditions of the interruption point if necessary.
For example:
• When selecting an arc as the starting point, use the MDI/MDA mode to place the axes
in their starting point; otherwise the CC will issue programming error messages or it will
execute arcs different from the original one. This situation may also be solved by selecting
as starting point a previous linear block that positions the axes in the starting point of the
right arc.
• If G91 is active in the history of the program, position at the starting point of the original
block; otherwise, the resulting path will be different because it will always be incremental
with respect to the starting point.
• The execution cannot be canceled inside a canned cycle, both ISO and that of the cycle
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Modify the interrupted program.

If the interrupted program has a ".mod" extension, it may be modified from the editor while
it is interrupted. It is up to the user to check that the changes he makes are coherent.

For the CNC to assume the changes, the modified block must be after the block where it
resumes execution.

4.
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4.3.7 Simulated execution of a program.

With simulated execution, it is possible to simulate a program, interrupt it at a point and start
execution from that point on. Depending on the type of simulation selected, it can involve
movement of axes, spindle, etc. After interrupting the simulation and before starting the
execution, the CNC allows changing the conditions of the program via MDI/MDA, moving
the axes and acting upon the spindle from the jog keyboard and it also offers the possibility
to reposition the axes and the spindles.

General operation. 4.

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Start the simulation of the program
1 On the horizontal softkey menu, select the desired type of simulation.
• Theoretical travel. • G M S T functions. • Rapid.
• G functions. • Main plane. • Rapid [S=0].
2 If necessary, set the desired simulation conditions (first and last block) See "4.3.2 Select
the first and last blocks of the execution." on page 83.
3 Press the [START] key to start the simulation. The program may be simulated in "single
block" or "continuous" mode; the mode may be selected even while simulating the
program.

End simulation and start executing the program.

1 Press the [STOP] of the operator panel to interrupt the simulation. Once the program is
interrupted, simulation may be resumed with the [START] key or switch to execution
mode from the vertical softkey menu.

Softkey. Description.

End simulated execution and start executing the program

2 When switching to execution mode (after pressing the softkey), the CNC goes into tool
inspection mode. In this mode, it is possible to reposition the axes, access the MDI/MDA
mode to change the conditions of the program, etc. See "4.5 Tool inspection." on page
99.
3 To complete the tool inspection and before starting the execution of the program, the
spindle turning direction must be restored and the axes repositioned. The vertical softkey
menu offers two options.

Softkey. Reposition point.

Repositioning the axes at the interruption point.

Repositioning the axes at the starting point of the interrupted

block.

4 Press the [START] key to start the execution.

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Types of simulation.
The simulation options are available on the horizontal softkey menu. By default, the menu
only offers two of the options. To enable all the options, it is necessary to expand the softkey
and access the configurator (last softkey).

Graphic Movement of Spindle Sends M-H-S-

representation the axes control T to the PLC
Theoretical travel. Programmed No No No

4. G functions.

G M S T functions.
Tool center

Tool center
No

No
No

No
No

Yes
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Main plane. Tool center Yes Yes No

Rapid. Tool center Yes Yes Yes

Rapid [S=0]. Tool center Yes No Yes

Theoretical travel.
• The simulation ignores tool radius compensation (functions G41 and G42), hence
drawing the programmed tool path.
• The simulation does not send M H S T functions to the PLC.
• The simulation does not move the axes of the machine nor starts the spindle.
• The simulation takes into account the dwells programmed with G4.
• The simulation takes into account the program stops programmed with M00 and M01.

G functions.
• The simulation ignores tool radius compensation (functions G41 and G42), hence
drawing the tool center path.
• The simulation does not send M H S T functions to the PLC.
• The simulation does not move the axes of the machine nor starts the spindle.
• The simulation takes into account the dwells programmed with G4.
• The simulation takes into account the program stops programmed with M00 and M01.

G M S T functions.
• The simulation ignores tool radius compensation (functions G41 and G42), hence
drawing the tool center path.
• The simulation sends M H S T functions to the PLC.
• The simulation does not move the axes of the machine nor starts the spindle.
• The simulation takes into account the dwells programmed with G4.
• The simulation takes into account the program stops programmed with M00 and M01.

Main plane.
• The simulation ignores tool radius compensation (functions G41 and G42), hence
drawing the tool center path.
• The simulation does not send M H S T functions to the PLC.
• The simulation only executes the movement of the axes that make up the main plane.
The axes move at the maximum feedrate allowedregardless of the programmed "F"
value. It is possible to change that feedrate with the feedrate override switch.
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• The simulation ignores the dwells programmed with G4.
• The simulation takes into account the program stops programmed with M00 and M01.

Rapid.
(REF: 2008) • The simulation ignores tool radius compensation (functions G41 and G42), hence
drawing the tool center path.
• The simulation sends M H S T functions to the PLC.

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• The simulation moves the axes of the machine. The axes move at the maximum feedrate
allowedregardless of the programmed "F" value. It is possible to change that feedrate
with the feedrate override switch.
• The simulation starts the spindle if it has been programmed.
• The simulation ignores the dwells programmed with G4.
• The simulation takes into account the program stops programmed with M00 and M01.

Rapid [S=0].

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• The simulation ignores tool radius compensation (functions G41 and G42), hence
drawing the tool center path.
• The simulation sends M H S T functions to the PLC.

Program simulation and execution.

AUTOMATIC MODE
• The simulation moves the axes of the machine. The axes move at the maximum feedrate
allowedregardless of the programmed "F" value. It is possible to change that feedrate
with the feedrate override switch.
• The simulation does not start the spindle, except when the spindle works in closed loop
M19.
• The simulation ignores the dwells programmed with G4.
• The simulation takes into account the program stops programmed with M00 and M01.

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4.3.8 Execute a program (retrace).

The retrace function stops the execution of the program and starts executing backwards the
path traveled so far at the current block plus the last n blocks executed. The number of blocks
to retrace has been preset by the OEM; a typical value being 75 blocks.

When the retrace function is canceled, the CNC resumes the normal execution of the
program. During the retrace function, the program history is not updated; the CNC maintains
the history of the point where the retrace function was activated.

4. Turn the retrace function on.

Program simulation and execution.
AUTOMATIC MODE

This feature is handled by the PLC. Usually, this feature is turned on and off using an external
push button or key configured for that purpose.

The retrace function may be interrupted with the [STOP] key. Pressing [START] while the
retrace function is interrupted resumes the execution in retrace mode. The retrace function
can also be executed block by block (single block mode). The single block mode may be
activated at any time, even when the retrace function is active.

The retrace function may be activated during an interpolation, in the middle of a block and
also at the end of the block, whether the execution was interrupted by M0 or by the single
block mode.

The retrace function cannot be activated while executing G33, G63, G100 or G04 type
blocks. The CNC first finishes the execution of these blocks and then activates the execution
in retrace mode. In the case of G33, G63 and G100, the retrace function is canceled; with
function G04, the execution in retrace mode continues.

When is the retrace function canceled.

The CNC channel cancels the retrace function in the following cases.
• The user cancels the retrace function.
Since this feature is handled from the PLC, the user may cancel it from the operator panel
if the manufacturer has put a button or key for that.
• The CNC channel has executed all the blocks stored for the retrace function.
• The CNC channel has reached the beginning of the program.
• The CNC channel has reached a block that cannot be executed with the retrace function.

The retrace function is also canceled after a reset or an M30.

Resume the execution after the retrace function has been

canceled.
How does the CNC resume the execution, once the retrace function has ended, depends
on the setting of the PLC. If once the retrace function has ended, the CNC does not restore
the normal execution of the program, it will show a warning indicating that the retrace function
must be deactivated (e.g. from the outside operator panel if the manufacturer has provided
a button or key to that effect). The same occurs when trying to execute a new program after
executing the retrace function.

CNC 8070 Influence of certain functions while executing in retrace mode.

Machining conditions.

Being retrace active, the movements are carried out backwards keeping the feedrate and
the spindle used to execute them originally.
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Activating, canceling and changing Constant Surface Speed (G96 G97) cancel the retrace
function. However, if constant surface speed is on, it respects the change of spindle speed
depending on the coordinate of the diameter axis.

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Tool and offset.

Blocks with T and D programming (next tool and offset) are ignored during the retrace
function. Blocks with D programming (change of active tool offset) cancel the retrace
function.

·M· functions.

The behavior of the retrace function when executing M functions depends on how the
machine manufacturer has set it up. When the CNC finds an M function, it can either ignore

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it and keep executing blocks in retrace or cancel the "retrace" function. In any case, the
following M functions behave as follows.
• Functions M00 and M01 are always executed; they are sent to the PLC and [CYCLE
START] must be pressed to resume execution in retrace.

Program simulation and execution.

AUTOMATIC MODE
• Functions M03 and M04 are always ignored; the CNC does not start the spindle nor does
it change its turning direction.
• While the spindle is running, function M05 cancels the "retrace" function; the CNC does
not stop the spindle. If the spindle was stopped, this function is ignored.
• Functions M19, M41, M42, M43 y M44 cancel the retrace function.

Functions that cancel the retrace function.

Definition. Functions and instructions.

Gear change. M41 M42 M43 M44

Spindle orientation. M19

Effective spindle stop. If the spindle was stopped, this M5
function does not cancel the retrace function.

Change of work plane. G17 G18 G19 G20

Changing zero offset and fixture offsets, etc. G92 G158 G53-G59 G159
Functions G53-G59, G159 only cancel the retrace function
if they cancel an active zero offset.

Probing. G100 G101 G102

#SELECT PROBE.

Activate, cancel or modify constant surface speed. G96 G97

"C" axis. #CAX ON #CAS OFF

The instruction #CAX OFF only cancels the retrace function #FACE ON #FACE OFF
if it cancels an active #CAX. #CYL ON #CYL OFF

Tapping. G33 G63.

Changes in feed-forward or in AC-forward. G134 G135

Home search. G74

Changing the parameter set. G112

Changing the software limits. G198 G199

Synchronizing. #SYNC

High speed machining. #HSC ON #HSC OFF

Incline axis. #ANGAX ON #ANGAX OFF

Freezing (suspending) an incline axis does not cancel the
retrace function.

Slaving axes. #LINK #UNLINK CNC 8070

Axis parking. #PARK #UNPARK

Tangential control. G45 G145

#TANGCTRL ON
#TANGCTRL OFF
#TANGCTRL SUSP (REF: 2008)
#TANGCTRL RESUME

Axis swapping. #SET AX #CALL AX #PUT AX

#RENAME AX

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Definition. Functions and instructions.

Changing tool length due to tool change. #TOOL AX

#TLC OFF

Programming in the machine coordinate system. #MCS ON #MCS OFF

Coordinate transformation. #ACS ON #ACS OFF #ACS NEW

Instructions #ACS DEF, #ACS ACT, #CS DEF and #CS ACT #CS ON #CS OFF #CS NEW
do not cancel the retrace function. #RTCP OFF

4.
Kinematics change. #KIN ID

Independent axis. #MOVE #MOVE ABS

#MOVE ADS #MOVE INF
Program simulation and execution.
AUTOMATIC MODE

Electronic cam. #CAM ON #CAM OFF

#FOLLOW ON #FOLLOW OFF

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4.3.9 Executing a program in 8055 language.

A program edited in 8055 language may be executed at the CNC in two ways.
• Keep the program extension (.pim or .pit) and enable at the editor the compatibility with
8055 programs. Before executing or simulation the program, the CNC translates
(converts) it. The CNC always simulates and executes the converted program, which is
also the one shown on the screen during the execution.
• Change the program extension (.pim or .pit) or disable at the editor the compatibility with
8055 programs. In either case, the CNC tries to execute the program as if it were in its
own language. The CNC will interpret the programmed canned cycles (PCALL
instructions), but it will issue an error message if there is any instruction in 8055 language. 4.

Program simulation and execution.

AUTOMATIC MODE
The conversion of the part-program.

The CNC translates the program is only converted one; the first time it simulates the program
or the first time that it selects the program in automatic mode. The CNC keeps both programs;
the one written in 8055 format (the one edited) and its equivalent translated. If when selecting
the program, a file with extension .pit or .pim is selected, the CNC opens the converted file
and displays it on the screen.

The program, translated from automatic mode is saved with the same name but with the
extension m55 (milling program) or t55 (lathe program), in the folder
..\Users\Prg\PRG_8055_TO_8070)

When modifying the program edited in the 8055 CNC language, the CNC converts it again.
When modifying the converted program, the CNC does not update the one written in 8055
CNC language.

If any error occurs during execution, the CNC will display the block that caused it. The block
will be in the language of the CNC, but it will be easily identified due to the translation format.

Considerations for program execution.

• The tool offsets programmed in the 8055 language can be translated as D1 when the
translator has been configured accordingly.
• At the 8055, 3D pockets are defined in several files (plane profile and depth profiles). Only
import into the CNC the file generated by the cycle editor which already contains the
geometry of all the profiles. The name of the filel will be 995###.pim, where ### is the
value of the CAJ.3D field on the editing page of the cycle.
• Some cycles of the 8055 are not available at the CNC, such as the Y-axis cycles (profiles,
rectangular pockets, circular pockets and 2D pockets in the YZ and XY planes) and the
rectangular, circular and 2D pockets in the ZC and XC planes. The CNC will also execute
these cycles even if they are not available at the cycle editor.
• To change a program in 8055 language by adding blocks in the CNC's own language,
you need to change the extension of the file (.pim or .pit) to prevent the translator
(converter) from issuing an error.
• The CNC accepts numerical block labels (N9999) in 8055 format, programmed in RPT
and GOTO instructions, but it can only find them if there are in blocks after the calling
instruction. If the block is in a previous line, it must have the format of the CNC label
adding the ":" character.

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4.4 Executing program blocks separately.

From the automatic mode, it is possible to execute blocks of a program separately; i.e. it is
possible to select a block of the program and execute only that block. Blocks executed like
this change the history of the M and G functions.

Press the "EXBLK" softkey of the horizontal menu to enable this function. Being this option
active, every time the [START] key is pressed, it only executes the block selected in the active
program. Once that block is executed, another block may be executed by selecting it with
the cursor and pressing [START] again and so on. The blocks may be selected with the []

4. [] keys.
Executing program blocks separately.
AUTOMATIC MODE

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4.5 Tool inspection.

i There are some exceptions or particular cases where this tool inspection cannot be accessed. In these
cases, the CNC enables a particular tool inspection as explained in the next section.
• The CNC is executing the program in retrace mode.
• The independent interpolator is involved in the movement of an axis (#MOVE, #FOLLOW, #CAM,
etc).
• A rigid tapping is active (the rest of the threading do not admit any type of inspection.).

When the execution is interrupted, tool inspection allows jogging the axes, start and stop the
spindle, execute blocks in MDI/MDA mode, etc. When tool inspection is done, it allows
repositioning the axes to the interruption point or to the starting point of the interrupted block
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and resume program execution.

Tool inspection.
AUTOMATIC MODE
If an error occurs in tool inspection mode and it may be eliminated by pressing [ESC], it will
not affect the inspection process. If eliminating the error requires a reset, the CNC will request
confirmation because a reset cancels the inspection.

The way to operate in tool inspection may be summarized in the following steps.
1 Interrupt the execution of the program and start tool inspection.
2 Run the operations of tool inspection, such as jogging the axes, start and stop the spindle,
execute blocks in MDI/MDA mode, etc.
3 Reposition the axes and restore the spindle turning direction.
4 Resume the execution of the program.

Begin tool inspection.

Tool inspection may be accessed from the vertical softkey menu only when the execution
of the program has been interrupted ([STOP] key). Activating tool inspection makes the
following operations possible:
• Jog the axes with the JOG keys.
• Act upon the master spindle of the channel from the operator panel.
• Execute blocks in MDI/MDA mode.

Once tool inspection is completed and before resuming the execution of the program, the
spindle turning direction must be restored and the axes repositioned.

Execute blocks in MDI/MDA mode.

Any program block may be executed in MDI/MDA mode. The conditions when entering the
MDI/MDA mode will be those of the interruption point; i.e. the CNC maintains the history of
active G and M functions, feedrate, spindle speed, tool and other commands that were
programmed. However, the CNC treats the following functions and commands in a special
way.
• The CNC assumes function G1 when resuming execution after tool inspection, restores
the function that was active at the interruption point.
• The CNC activates the suspended angular transformation (#ANGAX); it restores them
when resuming execution after tool inspection.
• The CNC cancels tangential control (#TANGCTRL); it restores it when resuming
execution after tool inspection.
• The CNC assumes function G40 when resuming execution after tool inspection, restores CNC 8070
the function that was active at the interruption point. If either G40, G41 or G42 is
programmed in MDI, the CNC stores it without making it effective; it applies it when
resuming execution after tool inspection.
• If at the time of the interruption, there is a #TOOL ORI movement in execution or pending,
it is not made effective in blocks programmed in MDI; the movement is executed when (REF: 2008)
resuming execution after tool inspection.
• The CNC does not execute cycles or modal subroutines that are active in the interrupted
program, nor calls to other subroutines.
• If the active mirror functions are changed in MDI mode, the changes will affect the
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point of the interrupted block. The interrupted program assumes the changes from the
next block on.
• The CNC cancels functions G200 and G201 (manual intervention); it restores them when
resuming execution after tool inspection.

In general, all the changes made in MDI/MDA mode are kept active when resuming the
program after tool inspection except the following functions that are restored at the time of
interruption.
• The CNC restores the type of interpolation G00, G01, G02, G03, G33 or G63 that was

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active at the time of the interruption.
• The CNC restores function G90 or G91 that was active at the time of the interruption.
• The CNC restores the status of function #MCS that was active at the time of the
Tool inspection.
AUTOMATIC MODE

interruption.

Repositioning the axes and the spindle.

To complete the tool inspection and before resuming the execution of the program, the
spindle turning direction must be restored and the axes repositioned. The vertical softkey
menu offers two options.

Softkey. Reposition point.

Repositioning the axes at the interruption point.

Repositioning the axes at the starting point of the interrupted

block.

After selecting one of these two options, the vertical softkey menu shows a list of axes that
are out of position. If the status of the master spindle has changed during the inspection, the
softkeys will show the M3, M4, M5 or M19 function to restore.

i If the execution is interrupted during a polynomial interpolation (#POLY), the axes must be repositioned
to the beginning of the interrupted block in order to be able to redo the same path.

Repositioning the axes.

The CNC allows repositioning the axes either one by one or in groups. Use the vertical
softkeys to select the axes to be repositioned and press [START]. The CNC will reposition
the axes at the selected point (according to the softkey selected earlier) at the feedrate set
by the machine manufacturer. Once one axis has reached its position, it will no longer be
available.

The movement of the axes may be interrupted with the [STOP] key, after which it is possible
to jog the axes using the jog keyboard. After interrupting a movement, it is necessary to select
again the axes to be repositioned.

Repositioning the master spindle.

The spindle turning status may be restored either together with the repositioning of the axes
or separately. The same vertical softkeys will show the M3, M4, M5 or M19 to be restored.
If the spindle was interrupted in a positioning with M19, repositioning will complete that
positioning. Once the spindle has recovered its status, it will no longer be available.
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Canceling repositioning.

The CNC admits the possibility to end tool inspection before it is completed; i.e. without
having repositioned all the axes. The vertical softkey menu, next to the list of axes, shows
the following softkey to cancel repositioning.

(REF: 2008) Softkey. Meaning.

Canceling repositioning.

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Manual tool calibration.

Tool inspection also allows accessing manual tool calibration. Once the tool has been
calibrated, exit tool inspection, the CNC requests repositioning the axes before resuming
program execution. The softkey to access tool calibration will be different depending on the
software installed (lathe model or mill model). See "6.1 Manual calibration. Calibration
without a probe" on page 127.

Softkey. Type of calibration.

Tool calibration in a mill model.

4.

Tool inspection.
AUTOMATIC MODE
Tool calibration in a lathe model.

Resuming the execution of the program.

Once all the axes are repositioned or after canceling repositioning, press [START] to resume
program execution.
• If tool inspection has ended by repositioning all the axes, when pressing [START], the
CNC completes the interrupted path and goes on with the rest of the program.
• If tool inspection has ended after canceling the repositioning of the axes, when pressing
[START], the axes move from their current position to the end point of the interrupted path
and then the CNC goes on with the rest of the program.

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4.5.1 Tool inspection (execution in retrace mode, independent interpolator or

rigid tapping).

In the following cases, the CNC uses a particular case of tool inspection that also allows
moving the axes, acting upon the spindle and changing the feedrate, spindle speed,
executing M functions, etc. using the MHFS mode.
• The CNC is executing the program in retrace mode.
• The independent interpolator is involved in the movement of an axis (#MOVE,

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#FOLLOW, #CAM, etc).
• A rigid tapping is active (the rest of the threading do not admit any type of inspection.).
When in one of the previous cases, the execution is interrupted, this tool inspection allows
Tool inspection.
AUTOMATIC MODE

the following operations:

• Jogging the axes using the JOG keys of the operator panel or handwheels.
• Stop and start the spindle using the keys on the operator panel.
• Access the CNC tables (tools, tool offsets, etc.) and modify their data.
• Changing the machining conditions executing any M, F, H, S function through the MHSF
softkey.

Once tool inspection is completed and before resuming the execution of the program, the
spindle must be started and the axes repositioned to the point where tool inspection began.
Once the axes are repositioned, press [START] to resume program execution.

Rigid tapping and tool inspection mode

When interrupting the rigid tapping and accessing the tool inspection mode, it is possible to
jog the axes (only in jog mode) that are involved in threading. When moving the axis, the
interpolated spindle will also move; the spindle used to make the thread. If rigid tapping
involves several axes, when moving one of them, all the other ones involved in the thread
will also move.

This allows moving the axis into or out of the thread as often as desired until pressing the
repositioning softkey. The axes move at the programmed F except when an axis or spindle
exceeds its maximum feedrate allowed (parameter MAXMANFEED), in which case, the
feedrate will be limited to that value.

The spindle jogging keys are disabled during tool inspection. It is only possible to get out
of the thread by jogging one of the axes involved in rigid tapping. Functions M3, M4, M5 and
M9 cannot be programmed at the spindle; they are ignored.

While repositioning, when selecting one of the axes of the thread on the softkey menu, it will
move all the axes and spindle involved in the thread.

Repositioning the axes and the spindle.

To end tool inspection and reposition the spindle and the axes at the point where tool
inspection began, press the relevant icon. The axes and the spindle may be repositioned
simultaneously.

After pressing this icon, the CNC will show a list of the axes that are out of position. If the
spindle was stopped during tool inspection, next to the list of axes, it will also show the status
that the spindle had before the inspection.

Repositioning the axes.

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The axes may be repositioned one by one or all at the same time. To reposition them, select
the axes with the relevant softkey and press [START]. The axes reposition at the feedrate
defined by the OEM.

The axes may be repositioned using the JOG keys or handwheels. On the other hand,
repositioning may be interrupted (using the [STOP] key) to select other axes. Once one axis
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Restoring the spindle turning direction.

The spindle turning direction may be restored together with the axes or separately. To do
this, it shows, next to the axes to be repositioned, the previous status of the spindle (M3,
M4 or M19). To restore the turning direction, select the softkey and press [START].

Changing the machining conditions.

When entering into tool inspection mode and also after repositioning the axes, it is possible
to change the machining conditions using the "MHSF" softkey. Pressing this softkey allows
editing the feedrate and speed values, as well as activating M and H functions. Press
[START] to assume the new values. The CNC keeps the new values when resuming the
4.

Tool inspection.
AUTOMATIC MODE
execution.

Use the [TAB] key to move through the various data. Press [ESC] or the "MHSF" softkey to
return to the standard screen of the automatic mode.

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4.6 Block search.

With block search, it is possible to recover the program history up to a particular block in such
way that if program execution is resumed at that block, it will do so with the same conditions
as if it were executed from the beginning.

When recovering the program history, the CNC reads it up to the indicated block activating
the "G" functions it reads along the way. Likewise, it sets the feedrate and spindle speed
conditions of the program and calculates the position where the axes should be. The M
functions are sent depending on how the machine is configured; they may be sent while

4. reading the program or at the end of the program.

Block search and canned cycles.

Block search.
AUTOMATIC MODE

If a canned cycle is not selected as stop block, the block search only simulates the T, F, S
changes and the movement to the last point. The surface milling, grooving and profile
machining cycle, instead of simulating the movement to the last point, simulate a movement
to the point defined by the safety Z and the reference corner or profile entry point.

If a block containing a multiple machining cycle has been defined as a stop block, it is possible
to define the number of times that the machining operation is repeated. The block search
will end just before the beginning of the n-th modal cycle repeated in the multiple machining
operation.

Types of block search.

The CNC has two search modes, automatic and manual. See "4.3.2 Select the first and last
blocks of the execution." on page 83.

Automatic block search.

The automatic block search may be used to recover the program history up to the block where
the previous execution was canceled. The CNC remembers the block where interruption was
canceled, thus not being necessary to set the stop block.

Manual block search.

The manual block search may be used to recover the program history up to a particular block
of the program or of the subroutine, set by the operator. In this search, it is possible to set
as an ending condition to repeat the stop block a particular number of times, for example
multiple machining cycles, loops, etc.

Executing block search.

To recover the program history, proceed as follows:
1 Selecting the type of search: automatic or manual.
2 Selecting the stop block.
In the automatic block search, there is no need to select the stop block; by default, the
CNC runs the search up to the block where the program was interrupted.
The manual block search requires defining the point where the search will end. The stop
block may be in a subroutine. When selecting as stop block a block with repetition,
multiple machining, etc. it is possible to define the number of times that this block must
be repeated in order to end the search.
3 Selecting the starting block for the search. If the first block is not selected, the block
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4 Press the [CYCLE START] key to start the block search.
The CNC reads the program up to the stop block, activates the "G" functions that it reads,
sets the feedrate and spindle speed conditions and calculates the position where the
axes should be. The M functions are sent depending on how the machine is configured;
(REF: 2008)
they may be sent while reading the program or at the end of the program.
5 Depending on how the treatment of functions M, H, F, S is configured, it may be necessary
to decide which ones are sent out to the PLC.
6 Reposition the axes to the point to resume execution.
7 Tool inspection may be accessed to change the machining conditions.

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8 Press [START] to execute the program.

Repositioning the axes.

Once the block search is finished, the CNC will show the axes that are out of position. The
axes may be repositioned individually or several at the same time in one of the following
ways:
• Manually. Jog the axes with the handwheels or with the JOG keys. The movement is
limited by the repositioning end point and the corresponding software limit.
• Automatically. Select the axes with the relevant softkey and press [START].
Repositioning may be interrupted (using the [STOP] key) to select other axes.
4.

Block search.
AUTOMATIC MODE
When an axis reaches the repositioning end point, it is no longer available; however, this axis
may be moved with the handwheel or the JOG keys under the same conditions as before.
Once all the axes have been repositioned, none of them may be moved.

Changing the machining conditions.

After positioning the axes and before resuming execution, tool inspection may be accessed
to change the machining conditions. In tool inspection, it is possible to change the feedrate
and the spindle speed, execute blocks in MDI/MDA mode as well as activate M and H
functions.

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4.6.1 Treatment of functions M, H, F, S.

Whether the functions M, H, F, S will be sent to the PLC or not during the block search
depends on the setting of machine parameter FUNPLC. For the M function, it must also be
borne in mind the how they have been set in the M function table.

The subroutine associated with the M functions is executed when the M is sent out to the PLC.

Machine parameters. M function table.

4. The M function table has an MPLC field to define whether the function is to be sent out to
the PLC or not. All M functions set in the table will be sent out to the PLC or not depending
on the setting of this field; the rest of M functions will be sent or not depending on the setting
of machine parameter FUNPLC.
Block search.
AUTOMATIC MODE

Machine parameter FUNPLC = Yes. The functions are sent out to the PLC.

In this case, the functions are sent out to the PLC during block search as they are being read.
Once block search is finished and after positioning the axes, tool inspection may be accessed
to change the machining conditions.

Machine parameter FUNPLC = No. The functions are not sent out to the PLC.

In this case, the functions are not sent out to the PLC during block search. After the search,
the CNC screen shows the history of those functions so the user can enable them in the
desired order.
• Mandatory "M" functions. List of M functions active up to the block reached and that must
be executed in order to resume execution. These functions have a special meaning for
the PLC.
This window will only show one of the functions are M03/M04/M05/M19 on one hand,
M08/M09 on the other hand and M41/M42/M43/M44. The rest of the M functions such
as M00, M01, M02, M6, M30 are not shown because they are not modal.
• Other M functions. List of "M" functions active up to the block reached. These functions
do not have a special meaning for the PLC and need not be executed. These functions
may be executed in any order, in groups or one by one, repeated, etc.
• H functions. List of "H" functions active up to the block reached. These functions may
be executed in any order, in groups or one by one, repeated, etc.
• "F" and "S" functions. The programmed "F" and "S" values may be modified. The changes
stay valid until they are modified by the program being executed.

Use the [TAB] key to move through the various windows. The [] [] keys may be used to
move the cursor through the M and H functions of a window, the [ENTER] key selects them
or deselects them and the [START] key executes them Press the "MHSF" softkey to return
to the standard screen of the automatic mode.

The CNC shows the M and H functions sent out to the PLC in green and the ones selected
to be sent to PLC in red.

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4.7 Show/hide the dynamic override of the HSC.

The [CTRL][H] hotkey shows/hides at the bottom of the screen, the dynamic override of the
HSC. On this bar, a cursor may be used to change the percentage of the dynamics set by
program. With the bar, it also shows the upper and lower limits (range) between which the
value may be varied. Over the cursor, it shows the percentage being applied. The cursor may
be moved with the mouse or with the moving arrows of the keyboard. The [ESC] key also
hides the bar.

4.

AUTOMATIC MODE
Show/hide the dynamic override of the HSC.

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4.8 FFC (Fagor Feed Control)

During the execution of a canned cycle of the editor, the Fagor Feed Control (FFC) function
makes it possible to replace the feedrate and speed programmed in the cycle with the active
values of the execution, which are acted upon by the feed override and speed override.
During the machining of the cycle, the user can adjust the feedrate and the speed from the
jog panel, using the feed and speed override switches. When the user sees that the feedrate
and speed values are correct, the new values can be saved in the cycle by simply pressing
a softkey. In the following cycle machinings, the CNC will use the new values saved. The

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new values are saved in the program at the end of the execution (M30, reset or error).

Softkey. Description.
FFC (Fagor Feed Control)
AUTOMATIC MODE

Activating the Fagor Feed Control (FFC) function. The softkey is only active during the
execution of the canned cycles of the editor.

The FFC option is available for the roughing and finishing operations of the editor machining
cycles; it is not available for the probe cycles or the ISO cycles of the machining. This option
is also available independently during the execution of a cycle.

The FFC option modifies the feedrate and the speed; it does not change the penetration
feedrate "Fz".
Standard operating mode (non-conversational).

Standard operating mode (conversational).

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(A)Softkey to activate the Fagor Feed Control (FFC).

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4.9 Display the status of the DMC (Dynamic Machining Control).

4.9.1 DMC status and progress.

During the execution of a program while DMC is active, the automatic mode can display the
status and progress of this function; to do this, on the “Display” softkey of the horizontal menu,
select the option "DMC". To return to the standard screen in automatic mode, select the
“Standard” option on the same softkey. The data displayed on the DMC page are the same
as on the standard page, except for those for DMC itself (in the upper left corner).

Automatic mode. DMC status and progress. 4.

AUTOMATIC MODE
Display the status of the DMC (Dynamic Machining Control).
A I
F
B A

C B
E
D

C D E
F G H

A DMC status; ON/OFF.

B DMC override. The consumption bar limits will be those defined in the machine
parameters. The override applied by DMC is shown on the right.
C Feed per tooth. The consumption bar limits are the values programmed in the instruction
#DMC ON (FZMIN and FZMAX commands); if they have not been programmed, the
CNC does not display this bar.
D Power consumed by the spindle (defined as the percentage of rated power).
E Power consumed by the spindle under ideal conditions;
"target power" + "no-load power".
F Target power or ideal cutting power (defined as a percentage of rated power); learned
power or power programmed in the instruction #DMC ON (PWRSP command).
G No-load power (defined as a percentage of the rated power).
H Time saved by the DMC action.
I When DMC is active, the program history will display "DMC" and will not change, even
though the CNC performs incompatible functions that temporarily deactivate DMC.
J Final override (DMC override + switch override).

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Vertical softkey menu.

Softkey. Meaning.

DMC options (dropdown menu).

• Repeat the DMC learning phase.
• Deactivating the DMC.

DMC options.

4. Softkey. Meaning.

This softkey allows the DMC learning phase to be repeated at any time,
AUTOMATIC MODE
Display the status of the DMC (Dynamic Machining Control).

as long as the DMC is active.

This softkey allows the DMC to be deactivated.

This softkey allows the DMC to be reactivated.

4.9.2 Learning phase.

Every time #DMC ON is programmed without target power (PWRSP command), DMC
determines it through a learning phase that it initiates automatically. Once said value is
obtained, the normal DMC operation will begin.
The learning phase can be repeated at any time,
while the DMC is active, by pressing the "DMC
learning" softkey in the automatic mode. After
pressing the softkey, while the DMC is active,
the next entry into the part will begin a learning
phase, whether or not the target power had been
programmed while activating the DMC.

With the axes in movement, the learning phase begins once DMC detects the entry into the
part. DMC waits for the feedrate to reach the programmed value, and during the movement
of the axes, it calculates the target power ("power consumed" – "no-load power"). The
learning phase has a one minute duration, starting from when the tool enters the part at a
distance equal to the radius. If the tool exits the part, it ceases counting the time until the
tool re-enters the piece.

4.9.3 Deactivating the DMC.

The softkey menu allows the DMC to be deactivated.

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5. MANUAL (JOG) MODE

When accessing the manual mode from the automatic mode (or viceversa), the CNC keeps
the machining conditions selected in the last mode.

5.1 Interface description.

5.1.1 Description of a typical screen of this work mode.

The manual mode has several pages, with different information in each one of them. The
visibility of these pages is configurable from the status bar. A typical screen of the jog mode
can show the following information:

B
F

H I

A Information on the pages.

B Position of the axes.
C Active "M" functions.
D Active "G" functions and high-level commands.
E Tool information.
F “F” axis feedrate.
G “S” spindle speed. CNC 8070
H Manual movement type (continuous jog, incremental jog or handwheels).
I Reserved.

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Information on the pages of this mode.
Active operating mode, selected page number and number of pages visible. Clicking on the
mouse, the CNC shows the list of pages available and also allows configuration of those that
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Position of the axes.

In the screen configuration supplied by Fagor, the data displayed will be different on each
screen. The most common thing is to show the current position of the axes referred to part
zero in large characters, and the amount of following error (axis lag) in small characters.
Another more detailed option shows the coordinates of the tool tip and those of the tool base,
being both referred to part zero and machine zero.
• The axis name in reverse video indicates that the axis is selected from the jog keypad.
• If the name of the axis appears in red, it means that the PLC is inhibiting the movement

5. •
of the axes (INHIBIT mark active).
In handwheel mode, this symbol next to an axis indicates that the axis has an
individual handwheel associated with it.
MANUAL (JOG) MODE
Interface description.

Tool information.
This information depends on the CNC model; milling machine or lathe.
• Milling model. • Number of the active tool "T".
• Active “D” tool offset.
• Icon indicating the tool type.
• Length of the active tool "L".
• Radius of the active tool "R".
• Number of the next tool "Nx Tool".
• Lathe model. • Number of the active tool "T".
• Active “D” tool offset.
• Icon indicating the tool type.
• Offsets (dimensions) of the tool on each axis.

“F” axis feedrate.

• “F real” real feedrate.
• “F prog” programmed feedrate.
• Feedrate percentage active on the CNC (jog panel, program or PLC).
• Dynamic percentage “Dyn” machining.

The text “F real” appears in red indicating that the PLC is inhibiting the movement of the axes
(FEEDHOL mark active).

“S” spindle speed.

The screen only shows the information on one spindle. If there are several spindles in the
channel, the data on the next spindle may be displayed by pressing the "S" key twice (the
first time to program a turning speed).
• Real speed “S real” (“S1 real”, “S2 real”, etc).
• Icon for turning direction.
• Programmed speed “S prog” (“S1 prog”, “S2 prog”, etc).
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• Active speed percentage for the CNC (JOG panel, program or PLC).
• Spindle position "S pos" ("S1 pos", "S2 pos", etc).
• Following error of the "S fwe" spindle ("S1 fwe", "S2 fwe", etc.).

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If the text "Sreal" appears in red, it means that the PLC is inhibiting the movement of the
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5.1.2 Softkey menus.

Horizontal softkey menu.

Softkey. Description.

Turn the CNC off. Start the CNC shut-down sequence, it is the same as pressing the
key combination [ALT][F4].

5.

MANUAL (JOG) MODE

Interface description.
Vertical softkey menu.
The vertical softkey menu always shows all the options associated with this operating mode
regardless of the active screen.

Softkey. Description.

Change the units for data display. The softkey highlights the units currently selected
(millimeters or inches).
The selected units are only valid for displaying data. For programming, the CNC assumes
the units defined with the active function G70 or G71, or, when not programmed, the units
set by the machine manufacturer (INCHES parameter).
The CNC will display this softkey or not depending on how machine parameter
MMINCHSOFTKEY has been set.

Setting and activating the zero offsets and the fixture offsets. This softkey shows the zero
offsets and the fixture offsets of the system, either to store the active zero offset or to
activate a new zero offset.

Tool calibration (·M· model).

See chapter "6 Manual (jog) mode. Tool calibration".

Tool calibration (·T· model).

See chapter "6 Manual (jog) mode. Tool calibration".

Part centering (·M· model).

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5.2 Operations with the axes.

5.2.1 Home search.

Home search is the operation used to synchronize the system. This operation must be
carried out when the CNC loses the position of the origin point (e.g. by turning the machine
off).

When "searching home", the axes move to the machine reference point and the CNC

5.
assumes the coordinate values assigned to that point by the machine manufacturer, referred
to machine zero. When using distance-coded reference marks or absolute feedback, the
axes will only move the distance necessary to verify their position.
MANUAL (JOG) MODE
Operations with the axes.

The axes may be homed manually (axis by axis from the operator panel) or automatically
(using a subroutine).

Manual home search (one axis at a time).

The axis-by-axis home search cancels the zero offset, the fixture offset and the measuring offset. The
i CNC assumes the machine reference zero point (home) as the new part zero.

1 Select the axis to be homed using the alphanumeric keyboard. The CNC will highlight
that axis to indicate that it is selected.
To select the numbered axes (e.g. "X1"), select any axis and then move the selection
until positioning on the desired one. The focus moves with the [][] keys.
ZERO 2 Press the homing key [ZERO]. The CNC will display the "1" symbol in the numeric area
indicating that a home search will take place.

3 Press [START] to go ahead with the home search or [ESC] to cancel the operation.

Automatic home search (with subroutine).

This homing method is only available if the machine manufacturer has previously defined
a homing subroutine.
ZERO 1 Press the homing key [ZERO]. The CNC will display a dialog box requesting confirmation
to execute the home search.

2 Press [START] to go ahead with the home search or [ESC] to cancel the operation.

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5.2.2 Jog

The axes may be jog using the JOG keyboard on the operator panel. The type of jog is
selected with the jog selector switch on the operator panel.

jog
10 1 1 10 jog
100 100 Continuous jog Incremental jog Handwheels
1000
10000

5.

MANUAL (JOG) MODE

Operations with the axes.
The jog keyboard and the feedrate selector

JOG keypad.

There are two types of jog keyboards depending on the behavior of the keys.
The keypad has two keys for each axis. One to jog the axis in the
X+ Y+ Z+ positive direction and another one to move it in the negative direction.

X- Y- Z- To move a single axis, press the axis key and the one for its jogging
direction.
7+ 7-
The keypad has a key for each axis and two keys for moving direction,
X Y Z common to all the axes.

4 5 6 To jog an axis requires activating both the axis key and the moving
direction. There are two options, depending on how the jog keyboard
+ _ has been configured.
• The axis will move while both keys are pressed, the axis key and
the direction key.
• When pressing the axis key, the key remains active. The axis will
move while the direction key is kept pressed. To de-select the axis,
press [ESC] or [STOP].

User keys as jog keys

The CNC offers the OEM the possibility to enable the user keys as jog keys. The user keys
defined this way behave like the jog keys.

Feedrate selector.
The movement is carried out at the feedrate defined by the OEM. The
60
70
80 90 100
110
120
feedrate may be varied between 0% and 200% using the feedrate override
50
40
130
140 switch on the operator panel.
30 150
20 160
10 170
4 180
2 190
0 200

FEED

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Movement in continuous jog.

In continuous jog, the axes keep moving while the jog keyboard is acted upon. Continuous
jog allows moving several axes at the same time.
1 Turn the jog selector switch of the operator panel to the continuous jog position on the dial.
2 Jog the desired axis using the JOG panel (keypad). If while moving, a second axis is
selected and either the '+' key or the '-' key is pressed, the CNC stops the first axis and
de-selects it. The new axis stays selected and moves according to the pressed '+' key
or '-' key.

5. If while the axes are moving, the rapid key is pressed, the axes will move at the rapid rate
set by the machine manufacturer. This feedrate will be applied while that key is kept pressed
and, when released, the axes will recover their previous feedrate. This rapid rate may be
MANUAL (JOG) MODE
Operations with the axes.

varied between 0% and 200% with the feedrate override switch on the operator panel.

Movement in incremental jog.

In incremental jog, the axis moves a specific distance every time the key is pressed. In
incremental jog, the axes may be jogged simultaneously.
1 Turn the jog selector switch of the operator panel to one of the incremental jog positions.
Each position will move the axis a fixed distance; the typical values are the following.

Position. Movement for each key push.

1 0.001 mm or 0.0001 inch.

10 0.010 mm or 0.0010 inches.

100 0.100 mm or 0.0100 inches.

1000 1.000 mm or 0.1000 inches.

10000 10.000 mm or 1.0000 inches.

2 Jog the desired axis using the JOG panel (keypad). Every time the JOG panel is acted
upon, the axis will move the distance indicated on the dial of the jog selector switch. If
while moving, a second axis is selected, the new one will move at the same time and
under the same conditions.

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5.2.3 Jogging the axes with handwheels

Electronic handwheels may be used to move the axes. Depending on the type of handwheel,
The CNC may have general handwheels to move any axis or individual handwheels that will
only move their associated axes.

To move the axes with the handwheels, turn the jog selector switch of the operator panel
to one of the handwheel positions. Every position indicates the multiplying factor applied to
the handwheel pulses; the typical values are the following.

Position.

1
Movement per revolution of the handwheel.

0.100 mm or 0.0100 inches. 5.

10 1.000 mm or 0.1000 inches.

MANUAL (JOG) MODE

Operations with the axes.
100 10.000 mm or 1.0000 inches.

Once the desired resolution has been selected and depending on the type of handwheel
being used, general or individual, proceed as follows.

General handwheel
The CNC may have several general handwheels. The general handwheel is not associated
with any axis in particular, it may be used to move any axis of the machine even if it has an
individual handwheel associated with it.
• If there are several axes selected in handwheel mode, the general handwheel will move
all of them.
• If an axis has been selected which has an individual handwheel selected with it, this axis
may be moved with the general handwheel, with the individual one or with both at the
same time. When using both handwheels simultaneously, the CNC will add or subtract
the pulses provided by both handwheels depending on which direction they are turned.
• If the CNC has several general handwheels, any of them can move the axes selected
in handwheel mode. When using several handwheels simultaneously, each axis involved
will be applied the sum of the increments of all the handwheels.

These are the steps to follow for moving one or several axes with the general handwheel.
1 Select the axis or axes to be jogged. The CNC will highlight the selected axes. When
selecting an axis or quitting the handwheel mode using the movement selector, the
previous one is automatically deselected.
2 Once the axis has been selected, the CNC will move it as the handwheel is turned
depending on the setting of the selector switch and on the turning direction of the
handwheel.

The feedrate depends on how fast the handwheel is turned.

Selecting the axes to be jogged

There are two ways to select the axes.

1 On the JOG keyboard, press one of the keys for the axis to be jogged. Selecting an axis
de-selects the previous one. To select several axes, press one of the keys of each key
at the same time.
An axis needs not belong to the active channel in order to be selected. An axis from one
channel may be set in handwheel mode from another channel, if the channel of the axis
is also in jog mode.
2 When using a handwheel with a push-button, the push-button may be used to select,
sequentially, the axes to be jogged. Pushing the button selects the first one of the axes
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one. If it was the last one, it selects the first one again.
Only the axes being displayed in the active channel may be selected, regardless of the
channel they belong to. The axes of another channel cannot be selected if they are not
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An axis is de-selected when quitting the handwheel mode using the movement selector and
after a reset. If an axis has been set in handwheel mode from the PLC, it can only be
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Selecting an axis from the automatic mode

When having only one channel, if while in automatic mode, you set the switch in handwheel
mode and select an axis, when going to jog mode, it maintains the selected axis.

Individual handwheel
The CNC can have several individual handwheels, where each of them is associated with
a particular axis. The CNC moves each axis as its relevant handwheel is turned depending

5. on the setting of the selector switch and on the turning direction of the handwheel.
In handwheel mode, this symbol next to an axis indicates that the axis has an
individual handwheel associated with it.
MANUAL (JOG) MODE
Operations with the axes.

When moving several axes simultaneously using handwheels, all the axes having their own
handwheel plus the ones that may be selected with the general handwheel may be involved.
When moving several axes at the same time, the feedrate of each axis depends on how fast
its associated handwheel is turned.

It may happen that depending on the turning speed and the selector position, the CNC be demanded
i a faster feedrate than the maximum allowed. In that case, the CNC will move the axis the indicated
distance but at the maximum feedrate allowed.

Feed handwheel.
Usually, when machining a part for the first time, the feedrate is controlled by the switch on
the operator panel. The "feed handwheel" allows using one of the handwheels of the machine
to control that feedrate depending on how fast the handwheel is turned.

This feature must be managed from the PLC. Usually, this feature is turned on and off using an external
i push button or key configured for that purpose.

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5.2.4 Moving an axis to a particular position (coordinate)

1 Select the axis to be moved using the alphanumeric keyboard. The CNC will highlight
that axis to indicate that it is selected.
To select the numbered axes (e.g. "X1"), select any axis and then move the selection
until positioning on the desired one. The focus moves with the [][] keys.
2 Enter the coordinate of the target point.
3 Press [START] to execute the movement or [ESC] to cancel the operation.

Feedrate behavior
5.

MANUAL (JOG) MODE

Operations with the axes.
The moving feedrate depends on whether G00 or G01 is active. This feedrate may be varied
between 0% and 200% using the feedrate override switch on the operator panel. The
percentage will be applied on to all the movements carried out in G00 and in G01.
• If G00 is active, the movement is carried out at the rapid rate defined by the machine
manufacturer.
• If G01 is active, the movement is carried out at the active feedrate. If no feedrate is active,
the movement is executed at the feedrate defined by the machine manufacturer.

5.2.5 Coordinate preset

The coordinates must be preset one axis at a time. The preset may be canceled by homing
the axes one by one or by means of function "G53".
1 Use the alphanumeric keyboard to select the axis whose position value (coordinate) is
to be preset. The CNC will highlight that axis to indicate that it is selected.
To select the numbered axes (e.g. "X1"), select any axis and then move the selection
until positioning on the desired one. The focus moves with the [][] keys.
2 Key in the desired preset value.
3 Press [ENTER] to preset the entered value or [ESC] to cancel the operation.

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5.3 Spindle control

Displaying the data of several spindles.

The screen only shows the data on one spindle. If there are several spindles in the channel,
the data on the next spindle may be displayed by pressing the "S" key. The first push is to
program the turning speed, the second one shows the data on the second spindle and so on.

5. Spindle control
Spindle control

The spindle may be controlled manually using the following keys of the operator panel. The
MANUAL (JOG) MODE

keys always refer to the master spindle of the active channel.

The spindle speed should be set (in the MDI mode) before selecting the turning direction,
thus avoiding a sudden start of the spindle when setting an "S" because the turning direction
was active.

Key. Meaning.
Start the spindle clockwise (same as M03 function) at the active speed. The CNC
shows the M03 function in the program history.

Start the spindle counterclockwise (same as M04 function) at the active speed. The
CNC shows the M04 function in the program history.

Stop the spindle (same as M05 function). The CNC shows the M05 function in the
program history.

Orient the spindle (same as M19 function). The CNC shows the M19 function in the
program history.

Vary the speed override from the operator panel.

With the operator panel, it is possible to change the percentage of spindle speed using a
jog keyboard or a switch (depending on model).

Key. Meaning.

+ _ Increases or decreases the percentage of spindle speed. The maximum and

minimum values as well as the incremental step are set by the OEM, the typical values
being a variation between 50% and 120% with a 5% step.

80 90 100
It sets the percentage of turning speed to be applied. The maximum and minimum
values are set by the OEM, the typical values being a variation between 50% and
70 110
60 120
50 130
40
30
140
150 120%.
20 160
10 170
4 180
2 190
0 200

SPEED

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5.4 Tool selection and tool change

The tool located in the spindle may be changed in manual mode. Proceed as follows.
1 Press [T] at the alphanumeric keyboard. The CNC will highlight the current tool indicating
that it is selected.
2 Key in the number of the tool to be placed in the spindle.
3 Press [START] to execute the tool change or [ESC] to cancel the operation.

5.

MANUAL (JOG) MODE

Tool selection and tool change

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5.5 Setting the feedrate and spindle speed.

Setting a new feedrate in the channel.

The feedrate set in jog mode is only applied in that work mode and for the active channel.
When setting a new feedrate in the MDI/MDA mode, it will become the new feedrate for the
jog and automatic modes.

Follow these steps to set a new feedrate.

5. 1 Press [F] at the alphanumeric keyboard. The CNC will highlight the relevant data
indicating that it is selected.
MANUAL (JOG) MODE
Setting the feedrate and spindle speed.

2 Enter the new feedrate.

3 Press [START] to assume the entered value or [ESC] to cancel the operation.

Setting a new spindle speed.

The spindle speed set in the jog mode is applied to the spindle displayed at the time. If there
are several spindles in the channel, the rest of the spindles may be displayed by pressing
the [S] key. The spindle speed set in jog mode is maintained when switching to automatic
mode and vice versa.

Follow these steps to set a new spindle speed.

1 Press [S] at the alphanumeric keyboard until selecting the desired spindle. When
pressing this key for the first time, the CNC will highlight the relevant data indicating that
it is selected.
2 Enter the new spindle speed.
3 Press [START] to assume the entered value or [ESC] to cancel the operation.

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5.6 Setting and activating the zero offsets and the fixture offsets.

In jog mode, it is possible to save the active offset in the zero offset table or in the fixture
offset table (zero offset, coordinate presetting, etc.) and to activate a zero offset already
defined in the tables.

This softkey shows the zero offsets and the fixture offsets of the system and their value in
each axis of the channel. This list is a brief information of the zero offset tables and fixture
offset tables and any change made in jog mode also affects those tables.

Loading a new zero offset or fixture offset into the table. 5.

With an active offset, use the cursor to select an offset from the list and press [ENTER] to

MANUAL (JOG) MODE

Setting and activating the zero offsets and the fixture offsets.
save the current offset in that zero offset. The position of all the axes of the channel are
updated at the selected zero offset.

Applying a zero offset or fixture offset stored in the table.

Use the cursor to select a zero offset or fixture offset from the list and press the [START] key
to activate. The new zero offset is applied to all the axes of the channel.

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6. MANUAL (JOG) MODE. TOOL
CALIBRATION

Tool calibration is available in the jog mode. The softkey to access tool calibration will be
different depending on the software installed (lathe model or mill model). To quit the
calibration mode and return to jog mode, press the [ESC] key.

Softkey. Type of calibration.

Tool calibration in a mill model.

Tool calibration in a lathe model.

The CNC offers in both models the possibility to calibrate lathe tools and milling tools. The
CNC will show the necessary data and will update the help graphics according to the selected
tool.

Types of calibration
There are several ways to calibrate a tool. Some ways are only available when using a table-
top probe.
Only manual calibration is possible when not using a table-top probe.
All types of calibration are available when using a table-top probe. The
different calibration methods may be selected from the vertical softkey
menu.

The active kinematics are taken into account and do not prevent tool calibration in this mode.
Manual or semi-automatic calibration will not be possible if a coordinate ( #CS or #ACS)
transformation is active or when either the RTCP or TLC function is active.

Manual calibration. Calibration without a probe.

It is done without the table-top probe. A reference part is required to calibrate the tool. All
the movements are carried out manually.

Semi-automatic calibration. Calibration with a probe.

This calibration mode is available when using a table-top probe. The positioning movements
are carried out manually and the CNC executes the probing movements.

Automatic calibration. Calibration with a probe and a canned cycle.

This calibration mode is available when using a table-top probe. The CNC executes all the
movements using the calibration canned cycle #PROBE.
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Probe selection
Two probes may be configured at the CNC. The probe active at the time is used for
calibration. The active probe may be changed via part-program or MDI using the instruction
#SELECT PROBE.

#SELECT PROBE [1]

Selects the first probe.
#SELECT PROBE [2]
Selects the second probe.

6.
Geometrical configuration of the axes on a lathe: "plane" or
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"trihedron".
At the lathe model, the geometrical configuration of the axes may be either of the "plane"
or "trihedron" type depending on the availability of a third main axis, usually the ·Y· axis. The
different calibration modes adapt to the current configuration showing the necessary data
for each one of them.
Geometrical configuration of "trihedron" type axes.
Y+
X+ It is the typical configuration of a milling machine or of a lathe
that has a third main axis (·Y· axis).

There are three axes forming a Cartesian XYZ type trihedron

Z+ like on a milling machine. There may be more axes besides
those forming the trihedron.

With this configuration, the planes behave in the same way as

on a milling machine except that the usual work plane will be
G18 (if it has been configured like that).
Geometrical configuration of "plane" type axes.
X+ It is the typical configuration of a lathe.

There are two axes forming the usual work plane. There may
be more axes, but they cannot be part of the trihedron; there
Z+ must be auxiliary, rotary, etc.
With this configuration, the active plane will be formed by the
first two axes defined in the channel. If the X (first) and Z
(second) axes have been defined, the work plane will be the
ZX (Z as abscissa and X as ordinate).
The work plane is always G18; the plane cannot be changed
via part-program.

Configuration of "plane" type axes. The longitudinal axis.

In this configuration, the second axis of the channel is considered as longitudinal axis. If the
X (first) and Z (second) axes have been defined, the work plane will be the ZX and Z will
be the longitudinal axis. Tool length compensation is applied on this longitudinal axis when
using milling tools. With lathe tools, tool length compensation is applied on all the axes where
a tool offset has been defined.

When using milling tools on a lathe, the longitudinal compensation axis may be changed by
means of the #TOOL AX instruction or the G20 function.

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6.1 Manual calibration. Calibration without a probe

In this mode, only the active tool can be calibrated and it may be a milling tool or a lathe tool.
The CNC will show the necessary data and will update the help graphics according to the
selected tool.
• Tool calibration window (·M· model).

6.
B

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Manual calibration. Calibration without a probe
C

A D

• Tool calibration window (·T· model).

A D

A Machine data. Position of the axes, tool and active tool offset, real spindle speed and
real feedrate of the axes.
B Data of the part used for calibration and drawing showing that calibration is possible. If
the window does not show this drawing, some of the data is missing.
C Necessary data for calibration.
D Tool data.

Tool calibration
Since there is no probe, a reference part is required to calibrate the tool. The calibration
consists in moving the tool manually until it touches the part and then validating the calibration CNC 8070
on each axis. After validating them, the new values are saved in the tool table.

Selecting a tool

The tool and the active tool offset may be changed from the calibration mode. After defining
the new tool or tool offset in the cycle data, press [CYCLE START] and the CNC will execute
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the tool change.

Bear in mind that if the defined tool is the active tool, when pressing [START] the CNC
assumes the values that the offset has at the time.

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Calibration in a mill model

• On milling tools, the tool length is calibrated and the wear value is set to zero. The radius
and radius wear may be set manually.
To calculate the length, it takes into account the coordinate of the longitudinal axis of the
tool in the active plane (G17, G18, G19, G20), the tool orientation on the (#TOOL AX)
axis and the coordinate of the reference part. For the calibration, it assumes that the
coordinate of the reference part refers to the longitudinal axis of the tool.
• For the lathe tools, it calibrates the tool offsets on each axis. The offset wears are set
to zero.

6. Tool calibration in a lathe model (Configuration of plane type axes).

For lathe and mill tools, it calibrates the tool offsets on each axis. When validating the
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Manual calibration. Calibration without a probe

calibration in one of the offsets, the wear of that offset is reset to zero.

Tool calibration in a lathe model (Configuration of trihedron type axes).

• For the lathe tools, it calibrates the tool offsets on each axis. When validating the
calibration in one of the offsets, the wear of that offset is reset to zero.
• There are two options for the milling tools and may be selected with the following icons.
Tool length calibration. This option may be used to update the length value
and resets the wear value to zero. It also updates the tool table data.

Tool offset calibration. This option may be used to update the value of the
offsets on each axis. The offset wears are set to zero.

Validating the calibration.

They are validated from the vertical softkey menu. Once the tool has been calibrated, when
pressing [START] the CNC assumes the new values of the offset.

Softkey. Description.

Validating the length calibration of a milling tool.

Validating the offsets of a milling tool.

Validating the offsets of a lathe tool.

When on a lathe the axis have a "trihedron" type configuration, the calibration on the axis
perpendicular to the work plane is done using the horizontal softkey menu.

Definition of data
To define the data, place the focus on the relevant data, key in the desired value and press
[ENTER].

CNC 8070 For a lathe tool.

The nomenclature of the axes depends on the geometrical configuration of the "plane" or
"trihedron" axes. For a "plane" configuration, the names of the axes assume the DIN standard
for lathes; the Z axis as the abscissa axis and the X axis as the ordinate axis.

Data Meaning
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Zp Xp Dimensions of the reference part being used in the calibration. These coordinates
are referred to the main axes of the tool.

T Tool to be calibrated.

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Data Meaning
D Tool offset to be calibrated.

Off Y Tool offsets on each axis.

Off X

Lw Offset wear on each axis.

When a lathe has a third axis perpendicular to the work plane ("trihedron" geometrical
configuration), the CNC will also show its data and calibration will be possible on that axis.

6.
The data of the third axis may be hidden or shown using the horizontal softkey menu.

For a milling tool.

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Manual calibration. Calibration without a probe
Data Meaning
Zp Coordinate of the reference part being used in the calibration. This coordinate is
referred to the longitudinal axis of the tool.

T Tool to be calibrated.

D Tool offset to be calibrated.

L Tool length.

Lw Length wear.

R Tool radius.

Rw Radius wear.

Tool calibration steps

To calibrate the length, follow these steps.
1 Define the dimensions of the reference part being used in the calibration.
2 Select the tool and the offset to be calibrated. After the selection, the CNC shows the
dimensions defined in the tool table for that offset.
To calibrate a tool, it must be the active tool. When selecting a tool and pressing [ENTER],
the CNC only shows the data for that tool. Press [CYCLE START] for the CNC to make
the tool change so it becomes the active tool. See "Selecting a tool" on page 131.
3 Calibrate the tool. Approach the tool manually until touching the part and then validate
the calibration using the softkey menu.
After validating the calibration, it updates the values and initializes the wear value to zero.
Them, the new values are saved in the tool table.
4 Press [START] for the CNC to assume the new values of the offset.

To calibrate another tool, repeat steps 2 and 3.

Considerations for the offsets and their wear.

It must be borne in mind that the offset of a tool on an axis is the distance between the base
of the tool and its tip (nose). This means that when calculating the offset of a milling tool on
an axis that includes the radius dimension, that radius is included in the offset. The same
is true for the tool length.

When calibrating the offsets of a milling tool, the length value is deleted but not the radius
value.
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Sign criteria for the offsets and their wear.

The sign criterion for the offsets and their wear is established by machine parameter
TOOLOFSG.

TOOLOFSG Meaning.
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Negative. Tool calibration returns a negative offset. The offset wear must be entered with
a positive value.

Positive. Tool calibration returns a positive offset. The offset wear must be entered with
a negative value.

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Entering wear values incrementally or absolutely.

In the tool table, it is possible to define whether the wear value being entered must be
incremental or absolute. See "Select the type of wear values to enter, incremental or
absolute." on page 315.

Using incremental wear, the value entered by the user will be added (or subtracted if it is
negative) to the absolute value of the wear. After pressing [ENTER] to accept the new value,
the wear field will show the resulting absolute value.

Initial wear Incremental wear Total wear

6. 1

1
0.2

-0.2
1.2

0.8
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-1 0.2 -0.8
-1 -0.2 -1.2

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6.2 Semi-automatic calibration. Calibration with a probe

This option is only available when using a tabletop probe installed on the machine.

On a milling model, it may be used to calibrate the length and radius of the milling tools and
the offsets of the lathe tools. On a lathe model, it may be used to calibrate the offsets of any
tool.
• Tool calibration window (·M· model).

B
6.

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Semi-automatic calibration. Calibration with a probe
C

• Tool calibration window (·T· model).

A Machine data. Position of the axes, tool and active tool offset, real spindle speed and
real feedrate of the axes.
B Data of probing movement.
C Necessary data for calibration.

The tool must be in the spindle. After the calibration, the wear is reset to zero.

When changing the tool data, the tool table data is updated after calibration.

Tool calibration CNC 8070

The calibration consists in manually approaching the tool to the probe and then command
the CNC to execute the probing movement. The CNC will move the tool on the selected axis
until touching the probe. After touching the probe, it concludes the calibration on that axis
and updates the values.
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Selecting a tool

The tool and the active tool offset may be changed from the calibration mode. After defining
the new tool or tool offset in the cycle data, press [CYCLE START] and the CNC will execute
the tool change.

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Bear in mind that in this calibration mode, the [CYCLE START] key has two functions. If a
new tool has been selected, it executes the tool change. If the selected tool is the active one,
pressing [CYCLE START] initiates the calibration.

Calibration in a mill model

On milling tools, it calibrates the radius and length of the tool. After calibrating one of the two
dimensions, its wear value is reset to zero.

For the lathe tools, it calibrates the tool offsets on each axis. The offset wears are set to zero.

6. Calibration in a lathe model

For the lathe tools, it calibrates the tool offsets on each axis. When validating the calibration
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Semi-automatic calibration. Calibration with a probe

in one of the offsets, the wear of that offset is reset to zero.

Validating the calibration

Use the horizontal softkey menu to select the axis and the moving direction for the calibration.
Once selected and after placing the tool in the spindle, press [CYCLE START] to start the
calibration. The tool will move in the indicated direction until touching the probe and it will
then conclude the calibration updating the tool data with the measured values.

Once the tool has been calibrated, the CNC shows a message proposing to press [START]
so the CNC assumes the new values of the offset. When pressing [START] while this
message is displayed, the CNC assumes the new values of the offset; if the message is not
displayed, pressing [START] executes the probing movement again.

Once a movement has been selected, the window will show a help drawing indicating the
type of calibration to be done, length or radius.

Definition of data
To define the data, place the focus on the relevant data, key in the desired value and press
[ENTER].

Data Meaning
PRBMOVE Maximum probing distance. If the CNC does not receive the probe signal before
reaching moving this probing distance, it stops the axes.

F Probing feedrate.

T Tool to be calibrated.
D Tool offset to be calibrated.

L Tool length.

Lw Length wear.

R Tool radius.

Rw Radius wear.

Tool calibration steps

To calibrate the tool, follow these steps:
1 Define the probing distance and feedrate. If the feedrate is not defined, the probing
movement will be made at the feedrate set by the OEM.
CNC 8070 2 Select the tool and the offset to be calibrated. After the selection, the CNC shows the
dimensions defined in the tool table for that offset.
To calibrate a tool, it must be the active tool. When selecting a tool and pressing [ENTER],
the CNC only shows the data for that tool. Press [CYCLE START] for the CNC to make
the tool change so it becomes the active tool. See "Tool calibration" on page 131.
(REF: 2008) 3 Manually approach the tool to the probe until it is placed on the path that will be used
for probing. To calibrate the radius with a cylindrical probe, the path must coincide with
the probe's center point; if not, the radius will be calculated wrong.

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4 Calibrate the tool. Select the axis and the probing direction on the softkey menu and press
[START].
The probe moves in parallel to the axis and in the selected direction until touching the
probe. It updates the measured value and resets the wear value to zero. The data is
stored in the tool table.
5 Press [START] again for the CNC to assume the new values of the offset. For the new
values to be assumed, press [START] while the bottom message is displayed; otherwise,
it executes the probing movement again.

Considerations for the offsets and their wear. 6.

MANUAL (JOG) MODE. TOOL CALIBRATION

Semi-automatic calibration. Calibration with a probe
It must be borne in mind that the offset of a tool on an axis is the distance between the base
of the tool and its tip (nose). This means that when calculating the offset of a milling tool on
an axis that includes the radius dimension, that radius is included in the offset. The same
is true for the tool length.

When calibrating the offsets of a milling tool, the length value is deleted but not the radius
value.

Sign criteria for the offsets and their wear.

The sign criterion for the offsets and their wear is established by machine parameter
TOOLOFSG.

TOOLOFSG Meaning.

Negative. Tool calibration returns a negative offset. The offset wear must be entered with
a positive value.

Positive. Tool calibration returns a positive offset. The offset wear must be entered with
a negative value.

Entering wear values incrementally or absolutely.

In the tool table, it is possible to define whether the wear value being entered must be
incremental or absolute. See "Select the type of wear values to enter, incremental or
absolute." on page 315.

Using incremental wear, the value entered by the user will be added (or subtracted if it is
negative) to the absolute value of the wear. After pressing [ENTER] to accept the new value,
the wear field will show the resulting absolute value.

Initial wear Incremental wear Total wear

1 0.2 1.2

1 -0.2 0.8

-1 0.2 -0.8

-1 -0.2 -1.2

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6.3 Automatic calibration with a probe and a canned cycle

6.3.1 Mill or lathe model ("trihedron" geometrical configuration)

This option is only available when using a tabletop probe installed on the machine. This mode
may be used to calibrate both milling and lather tools. The CNC will show the necessary data
and will update the help graphics according to the selected tool.

6. B
MANUAL (JOG) MODE. TOOL CALIBRATION
Automatic calibration with a probe and a canned cycle

A D

A Machine data. Position of the axes, tool and active tool offset, real spindle speed and
real feedrate of the axes.
B Tool to be calibrated.
C Data for probe calibration and position.
D Data for tool wear measurement.

Tool calibration
The calibration is done using a probing canned cycle. The CNC moves the tool until touching
the probe and validates the calibration on each axis. The tool may be calibrated on both axes
of the plane or on the three axes of the trihedron.

The calibration begins when pressing the [CYCLE START] key. When the CNC finishes the
calibration on the selected axes, it updates the tool table with the measured values. Also,
the CNC assumes the new values.

Selecting a tool

In this calibration mode, the cycle itself changes the tool and the tool offset. There is no need
to previously place the tool in the spindle.

Bear in mind that pressing the [CYCLE START] key starts the calibration cycle.

Select another position for the probe.

The calibration uses the probe position defined in the machine parameters.
Optionally, another position may be defined for the probe which will only be valid
for the defined calibration. The new position does not affect the values defined
in the machine parameters.

CNC 8070 Tool calibration

There are two options for the milling tools and may be selected with the following icons.
• Calibrate the offsets and resets the wears to zero.

(REF: 2008) • Calibrate the length and radius and measure the wears.

For the lathe tools, it calibrates the tool offsets on each axis. The offset wears are set to zero.

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Definition of data
To define the data, place the focus on the relevant data, key in the desired value and press
[ENTER]. To change icons, place the focus on it and press [SPACE].

To calibrate the length, radius and wears of a milling tool.

The data shown depends on the calibration option selected with the horizontal softkey menu.
This menu may be used to select the length and/or radius calibration and whether to calculate
their wear or not. If the wears are not calculated, they are reset to zero after the calibration.

Data
T
Meaning
Tool to be calibrated.
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D Tool offset to be calibrated.

Ds Safety distance.

F Probing feedrate.
If not defined, the movements are carried out at the default feedrate, set by the
machine manufacturer.

N Number of cutters of the tool.

If defined with a ·0· value, the CNC knows the location of a cutter and it will only make
the movement once. The spindle turning speed must be ·0·.
If defined with a value other than ·0·, all cutters will be calibrated. The CNC makes
an initial movement to locate a cutter; then, stops the spindle and makes a precise
measurement of each cutter. It is necessary to define the spindle speed and the Dm
distance.

Dm Distance the edge of the tool separates from the center of the probe to position the
next cutter.

S Spindle speed.

Probe side to be touched.

Behavior when exceeding the maximum wear permitted; reject the tool or change it
with another one from the same family.

Lw Maximum length wear allowed.

Rw Maximum radius wear allowed.

PRB1MAX Probe position.

··· The values defined here are only taken into account during the calibration cycle; they
PRB2MIN do not modify the machine parameter values.

To calibrate the offsets of a milling or lathe tool.

Data Meaning
T Tool to be calibrated.

D Tool offset to be calibrated.

Ds Safety distance.

F Probing feedrate.
If not defined, the movements are carried out at the default feedrate, set by the
machine manufacturer.

PRB1MAX Probe position.

··· The values defined here are only taken into account during the calibration cycle; they
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Tool calibration steps

To calibrate the length, follow these steps.
1 Select the tool and the offset to be calibrated. It is not necessary to insert the tool into
the spindle; the CNC carries out this operation if necessary.
2 Define the data defining the calibration. To calibrate a milling tool, use the horizontal
softkey menu to select the desired operation.
3 Press the [CYCLE START] key to start the calibration. The CNC calibrates the tool
making all the necessary movements; there is no need to manually approach the tool.

6. If necessary, the CNC makes the tool change.

4 After the calibration It updates the tool table data.
MANUAL (JOG) MODE. TOOL CALIBRATION
Automatic calibration with a probe and a canned cycle

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6.3.2 Lathe model ("plane" geometrical configuration)

This option is only available when using a tabletop probe installed on the machine. This mode
may be used to calibrate both milling and lather tools. The CNC will show the necessary data
and will update the help graphics according to the selected tool.

6.

MANUAL (JOG) MODE. TOOL CALIBRATION

Automatic calibration with a probe and a canned cycle
C

A Machine data. Position of the axes, tool and active tool offset, real spindle speed and
real feedrate of the axes.
B Tool to be calibrated.
C Data for probe calibration and position.

Tool calibration
The calibration is done using a probing canned cycle. The CNC moves the tool until touching
the probe and validates the calibration on each axis. The tool is calibrated on the two axes
of the plane.

The calibration begins when pressing the [CYCLE START] key. When the CNC finishes the
calibration on the selected axes, it updates the dimensions and the wears. Them, the new
values are saved in the tool table.

Selecting a tool

In this calibration mode, the cycle itself changes the tool and the tool offset. There is no need
to previously place the tool in the spindle.

Bear in mind that pressing the [CYCLE START] key starts the calibration cycle.

Select another position for the probe.

The calibration uses the probe position defined in the machine parameters.
Optionally, another position may be defined for the probe which will only be valid
for the defined calibration. The new position does not affect the values defined
in the machine parameters.

Tool calibration

For milling and lathe tools, it calibrates the tool offsets on each axis. The offset wears are
set to zero.
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Definition of data
To define the data, place the focus on the relevant data, key in the desired value and press
[ENTER]. To change icons, place the focus on it and press [SPACE].

Data Meaning
T Tool to be calibrated.

D Tool offset to be calibrated.

Ds Safety distance.

6. F Probing feedrate.
If not defined, the movements are carried out at the default feedrate, set by the
machine manufacturer.
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Automatic calibration with a probe and a canned cycle

PRB1MAX Probe position.

··· The values defined here are only taken into account during the calibration cycle; they
PRB2MIN do not modify the machine parameter values.

Tool calibration steps

To calibrate the length, follow these steps.
1 Select the tool and the offset to be calibrated. It is not necessary to insert the tool into
the spindle; the CNC carries out this operation if necessary.
2 Define the data defining the calibration.
3 Press the [CYCLE START] key to start the calibration. The CNC calibrates the tool
making all the necessary movements; there is no need to manually approach the tool.
If necessary, the CNC makes the tool change.
4 After the calibration It updates the tool table data.

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7. JOG MODE. PART CENTERING
(MILL MODEL)

Part centering is available in the jog mode. This option is only available at the mill model.
To quit the part centering mode and return to jog mode, press the [ESC] key.

This mode may be used to calculate the center of a rectangular or circular part of known
dimensions as well as, in rectangular parts, the inclination of the part with respect to the
abscissa axis. The type of part to be centered is selected with the parameters of the cycle.

Rectangular boss. Circular boss.

Rectangular pocket. Circular pocket.

Requirements prior to the calibration.

To execute this cycle, the probe must be properly calibrated. Before executing the cycle, the
probe must be placed near the part and in front of the probing point, as centered as possible
and in the Z coordinate where probing will take place.

Requirements prior to the calibration.

To center the part, follow these steps.
1 Select the probe and the offset. If not selected, the probe to be used must be defined
in the parameters of the cycle.
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2 Enter the data of the cycle.
3 Press the [START] key to start the cycle. The CNC makes the necessary moves to center
the part.
4 When done with the cycle, the CNC updates the corresponding parameters.
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Data returned by the cycle after the measurement.

Once the cycle has ended, the CNC returns the real values obtained in the measurement
in the following arithmetic parameters:
P296 Inclination angle between the part and the abscissa axis (rectangular part).
P297 Part surface coordinate.
P298 Part center coordinate along the abscissa axis.
P299 Part center coordinate along the ordinate axis.

7. Optionally, in this cycle, it is possible to preset the coordinates to select a new part zero and,
in rectangular parts, rotate the coordinate axes to align the axes with the part.
JOG MODE. PART CENTERING (MILL MODEL)

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7.1 How to define the data.

To enter or modify a data, it must be selected; i.e. it must have the editing focus on it. The
parameters of the cycles may be selected with the [] [] [] or [] keys, or with the direct
access keys. The first data of each group may also be selected by pressing the page-up and
page-down keys.

The direct access keys correspond to the name of the parameters; [F] for forward
movements, [T] for tools, etc. Each time the same key is pressed, the next value of the same
type is selected.

7.
Manual data entry.

How to define the data.

JOG MODE. PART CENTERING (MILL MODEL)
To modify a numerical data, key in the desired value or press [DEL] to leave the data
undefined. In either case, press [ENTER] for the cycle to assume the new value.

Press the [SPACE] key to change the status of this icon.

Leaving some data undefined.

Some data may be left undefined (empty checkbox). In this case, the cycle behaves as
follows.
• If the cycle position is not defined, it is executed at the current position the axes when
calling the cycle.
• If the tool number is not defined, it will be executed with the tool that is active at the time
of execution.

Defining data using arithmetic parameters..

Numerical data may be defined using global arithmetic parameters (P100-P9999) or

common ones (P10000-P19999). In this case, when executing the cycle, these data will
assume the value that the parameter has at the time.

When using global parameters, bear in mind that some cycles modify the value of these
parameters at the end of the execution. Refer to each cycle to see which parameters it
modifies.

Teach-in mode for data entry.

The Teach-in mode is always active and the bottom of the screen shows a window with the
axes of the channel. The Teach-in mode may be used to jog the axes and assign their current
position to the data that define the position of the cycle. The axes may be jogged using the
jog keypad, the handwheels or via MDI.

To assign a value to a data, select it with the cursor (focus on it) and press the [RECALL]
key. The data is taken from the channel where the part centering mode is active.
• The X axis related data takes the coordinate of the first axis of the channel.
• The Y axis related data takes the coordinate of the second axis of the channel.
• The Z axis related data takes the coordinate of the third axis of the channel.

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7.2 Data programming.

Probe data.

·Tp· Number of the tool that identifies the probe.

Number of the tool used to define the probe in the tool table. Optional parameter, if not defined
or set to 0, use the probe that is in the spindle when executing the cycle.

7. ·Dp· Number of the tool offset that identifies the probe.

Offset associated with the probe, used to execute the cycle.

Data programming.
JOG MODE. PART CENTERING (MILL MODEL)

Probing movement.

·X Y Z· Probe position to execute the cycle.

Xm Probe position along the abscissa axis
Ym Probe position along the ordinate axis.
Zm Probe position along the axis perpendicular to the plane.

The part centering cycle is executed in the active plane.

·icon· Geometry of the part to be centered.

This parameter indicates the type of part/pocket to be centered.

Rectangular part centering.

Circular part centering.

Rectangular pocket centering.

Circular pocket centering.

·icon· Axis and direction of the first probing movement.

This parameter sets the axis on which the fist probing movement will take place.
The probe moves in the positive direction of the X axis.

The probe moves in the negative direction of the X axis.

The probe moves in the positive direction of the Y axis.

The probe moves in the negative direction of the Y axis.

·icon· Center the part/pocket on one or two axes with one or two probings on the
CNC 8070 first side.

This parameter indicates on how many axes the part is centered and the number of probing
movements to carry out on the first side.
Rectangular part. Center the part on one axis.

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Rectangular part. Center the part on both axes, with two probings on the first side.

Circular part. Center the part on one axis.

Circular part. Center the part on both axes, with one probing on the first side.

Rectangular pocket. Center the pocket on one axis.

Rectangular pocket. Center the pocket on both axes, with one probing on the first
side.
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Data programming.
JOG MODE. PART CENTERING (MILL MODEL)
Rectangular pocket. Center the pocket on both axes, with two probings on the
first side.

Circular pocket. Center the pocket on one axis.

Circular pocket. Center the pocket on both axes, with one probing on the first side.

·icon· Surface coordinate measuring.

This parameter indicates whether the cycle must also measure the position of the top surface
of the part.
The cycle does not measure the surface coordinate.

The cycle measures the surface coordinate.

·icon·Preset the part zero after ending the cycle.

This parameter indicates whether the part zero is to be preset or not, if so, the point taken
as reference. This point may be preset with any value using parameters ·Px Py Pz·.
Do not preset the part zero.

Preset the part zero at the center of the part.

Preset the part zero at one of the corners (the cycle shows an icon for each
corner).

·icon·Pattern rotation.

For rectangular parts, this parameter indicates whether a coordinate rotation is to be applied
or not with the measured angle.
Do not rotate the coordinates (pattern).

Rotate the coordinates (pattern).

·Lx Ly Ø·Part dimensions.

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These parameters establish the dimensions of the rectangular or circular part.
Lx Rectangular part. Part length along the abscissa axis.
Ly Rectangular part. Part length along the ordinate axis.
Ø Circular part. Part diameter.
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For a rectangular part, parameters ·Lx· and ·Ly· indicate the length of the pocket on each
axis. The sign indicates tool orientation.

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P3 P4
P1 L x =7 0 Ly=30

P2 L x =- 7 0 Ly=30
30
P3 Lx=70 Ly=-30

P4 L x =- 7 0 Ly=-30
P1 P2

7. ·Ds· Safety distance.

Optional parameter; if not defined, it assumes the distance between the part and the probe
Data programming.
JOG MODE. PART CENTERING (MILL MODEL)

position when calling the cycle.

Distance with respect to the point to measure, to which the probe approaches before making
the probing movement.

·Dr· Withdrawal distance after initial probing.

This parameter sets the distance the probe withdrawals after the first probing movement.
Once it withdraws this distance, the CNC makes a second probing movement.

·Dz· Safety distance along Z.

Distance for the probe to go up from the probing coordinate (position) for its movements over
the part. This parameter must have enough value to prevent the probe from colliding when
moving over the part.

Dz
Dz

·Fs· Feedrate for the first probing movement.

Optional parameter; if not defined, the cycle assumes the value of machine parameter
PROBEFEED of the axis.

This parameter sets the feedrate for the first probing movement. Then, the CNC will repeat
the probing movement at feedrate ·F·.

·F·Probing feedrate.

Optional parameter; if not defined, the cycle assumes 10% of the value of machine parameter
PROBEFEED of the axis.

This parameter sets the feedrate for the second probing movement.

·icon·Feedrate for approach movements.

This parameter sets the type of feedrate for the movements to the approach points.
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The movements are carried out at work feedrate.

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Coordinate preset value.

·Px Py Pz·Coordinate preset value on each axis.

Px Preset value on the abscissa axis.
Py Preset value on the ordinate axis.
Pz Preset value on the axis perpendicular to the plane.

These parameters are only valid when presetting the part zero and any this point may be

7.
assigned any value.

Save the result of the measurement.

Data programming.
JOG MODE. PART CENTERING (MILL MODEL)
·icon· Save the result of the measurement in a zero offset G159.

This parameter indicates whether or not the result of the measurement will be saved in a
zero offset G159. Regardless of the selected option, the cycle always saves the result of the
measurements in the corresponding arithmetic parameters.
Save the result of the measurement in a zero offset G159.

Do not save the result of the measurement in a zero offset G159.

·OffsetG159· Zero offset number

Number of the zero offset into which to save the result of a measurement. If it is set to 0,
the cycle does not save any data into the zero offset.

Programming of M functions.

·M before· M functions to be executed before the cycle.

The cycle allows executing up to 4 M functions before the cycle. To execute only some of
them, define them first and leave the rest unprogrammed.

·M after· M functions to be executed after the cycle.

The cycle allows executing up to 4 M functions after the cycle. To execute only some of them,
define them first and leave the rest unprogrammed.

i We recommend using these functions, for example, to manage wireless probes. Wireless probes are
not always active, they have to be turned on before using the probing cycles and turned off afterwards.
For this type of probes, set an M function to turn the probe on and another one to turn it off. Having
the probe turn on/off programmed with M functions inside the cycle avoids executing the cycle without
having the probe active or leaving the probe always active after executing the cycle.

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7.3 Basic operation.

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9
Dz 5
6
8
10

7. 2
4
13

1 12 5
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Basic operation.

3
Ds 3
7

Z
6 4
8 11
Y 9
Dz

2 10
1
Ds
X

1 The cycle executes the "M-before" functions.

2 Approach movement (if any of parameters ·XYZ· has been defined).
Movement of the probe at the selected feedrate from the cycle calling point to the first
approach point defined by parameters ·XYZ·.
The approaching movement is made in two stages. It first moves in the work plane and
then along the axis perpendicular to the plane.
3 Probing of the first point
The cycle makes a first probing movement, a withdrawal movement and a second
probing move. After the second probing move, the probe withdraws to the approach
point.
First probing movement. Probe movement along the selected axis at feedrate ·Fs· until
the probe signal is received.
Withdrawal movement. Return of the probe in rapid (G00) the distance indicated in ·Dr·.
Second probe. Probing movement at feedrate ·F· until the probe signal is received.
Withdrawal movement. Rapid probe movement (G00) from the probing point to the
starting point.
4 If the part is rectangular and probing on two points has been programmed, repeat the
probing in a different point of the surface. The cycle uses this second probing to calculate
the inclination of the part.
Approach movement. Movement parallel to the probed side to touch a different point of
the same side, located at 1/4 the length programmed in ·Ly·.
Probing movement. Probing movement at feedrate ·F· until the probe signal is received.
Withdrawal movement. The probe returns to the safety position located at a ·Ds· distance
from the part.
5 Approach movement to the second probing point.
CNC 8070 Movement of the probe from the first approach point to the second located in front of the
first one.
The perpendicular axis moves the ·Dz· distance up in rapid (G00). Then the probe moves
over the part, at the selected feedrate, to the next approach point. The probe moves a
·Dz· distance back down at feedrate ·Fs·
(REF: 2008) For the movement, the cycle takes into consideration the dimensions of the part and, if
it is rectangular, its inclination angle. If in this last movement, the probe touches the part,
the CNC shows an error at the cycle parameter value.

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6 Probing of the second point.

It is done like the previous one. The probe returns to the safety position located at a ·Ds·
distance from the part.
7 If part centering on two axes has been programmed, approach movement to the third
probing point.
Movement of the probe from the second approach point to the center of the part and then
to the third point.
8 If part centering on two axes has been programmed, probing of the third point.
It is done like the previous one.
9 Approach movement to the top surface (only if it has been programmed). 7.
When selecting to measure the surface, the probe moves the ·Dz· distance up in rapid

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Basic operation.
(G00) and the probe moves to the center of the part.
10 Measuring the top surface of the boss or the bottom of the pocket (only if it has been
programmed).
The probe makes a first probing move, a withdrawal movement and a second probing
move. After the second probing move, the probe withdraws to the approach point.
First probing movement. Probing movement, at feedrate ·Fs·, until touching the part
surface.
Withdrawal movement. Return of the probe in rapid (G00) the distance indicated in ·Dr·.
Second probe. Probing movement at feedrate ·F· until the probe signal is received.
Withdrawal movement. Rapid probe movement (G00) from the probing point to the safety
position.
11 If part centering on two axes has been programmed, approach movement to the fourth
probing point.
Movement of the probe from the third approach point to the fourth.
12 If part centering on two axes has been programmed, probing of the four point.
It is done like the previous one.
13 Probe positioning at the calculated center.
This movement is carried out in two stages. It first moves along the perpendicular axis
in rapid (G00) and then in the plane.
14 If programmed, the cycle saves the result of the measurement in the selected G159 zero
offset and in the corresponding arithmetic parameters.
15 The cycle executes the "M-after" functions.

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7.
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Basic operation.

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8. EDISIMU MODE (EDITING AND
SIMULATION)

Program editor, Unicode format.

The editor of the CNC admits Unicode characters. When saving a program, the editor
respects its original format, ANSI or Unicode, except when editing a Unicode character, in
which case the CNC will always save the program in Unicode format.

i Programs in Unicode format are not compatible with versions older than V4.0. A program in Unicode
format cannot be edited or executed in a version older than V4.0.
A third-party text editor (like Windows notepad) may be used to convert Unicode format programs into
ANSI format; but special characters that have no ANSI equivalent will be lost in the process.

8.1 Interface description.

On a typical screen for this work mode, the information is laid out as follows.

B C D

A Windows of the EDISIMU mode. Every screen may consist of one or more windows.
B Status of the program selected in this work mode or channel number when using them.
In any case, the background color will be different depending on the status of the program
being simulated.
Ready Background color: White.
In simulation Background color: Green.
Interrupted Background color: Dark green.
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In error Background color: Red.
C Program name and location.
D CNC messages.

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Window description
As mentioned earlier, each screen may consist of one or many of the following windows (later
sections of this chapter describe each one of them in greater detail):
FOCUS When the screen consists of several windows, the softkey menu will show the options of the
active window. To switch windows and access the desired softkey menu, press the [FOCUS]
key.
• Edit window: For editing new programs or modify the existing ones. Editing is possible
using a profile editor, a conversational canned cycle editor or using the TEACH-IN

8. feature.
• Graphic window: This window shows a graphic representation of the program during the
simulation. It also allows taking measurements on the graphics.
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Interface description.

• Program window: For selecting the starting and ending conditions of the simulation.
• Statistics window: For estimating the machining time for each tool and the total program
execution time.
• Cycle editor. The cycle editor makes it easier to edit machining and probing cycles.
• Profile editor.
• Editor for inclined planes.
• Geometric help editor.

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8.1.1 Softkey menus.

Vertical softkey menu.

The vertical softkey menu always shows all the options associated with this operating mode
regardless of the active screen.

Softkey. Description.
Show more options on the softkey menu.
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Interface description.
START (simulation)
Starts program simulation or resume it if it was interrupted. During simulation, the graphic
window will show the graphic representation of the program being simulated.

STOP (simulation)
Interrupt program simulation. Simulation will resume by pressing the START icon.

RESET (simulation)
Cancel program simulation. If an error occurs during simulation, reset eliminates the error
status and returns the simulation mode to its initial conditions.

Change the channel being displayed for editing and simulation. It does not affect the
active channel at the CNC.
(This icon will only be available when using channels).

Select the "single block" or "continuous" mode; either one may be selected even while
executing a program.
When "single block" mode is active (the icon will appear pressed), program simulation
will be interrupted at the end of each block. When the "automatic" mode is active, the
simulation will take place until the end of the program or up to the block selected as end
of simulation.

Analyze the program looking for syntax errors. The syntax check is not available for
programs written in 8055 CNC language.
If there are no errors, the bottom of the screen will display a message indicating that the
program is correct. If there are syntax errors, they will be shown at the bottom of the editing
window.

Offer an estimate of the total execution time at 100% of the programmed feedrate. The
result will appear at the statistics window.
(This icon is only available when the statistics window is displayed).

Configuring simulation options.

• Activate and cancel tool radius compensation.
• Conditional stop.
• Activate and deactivate the software travel limits.
• Block skip condition.
• Cancel the channel synchronization in the simulation.

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8.2 Program editing and simulation

8.2.1 Program editing

The process of editing or modifying a program is the following:

1 Open the program at the editor or create a new program.
2 Use the cursor to select the block where the new blocks will be inserted. Edit the program
blocks using the editing modes available.

8. 3 Save the program so it can be modified or executed later on. This operation may be
performed automatically as the program is being edited or if the editor has been
personalized.
EDISIMU MODE (EDITING AND SIMULATION)
Program editing and simulation

Available editing modes

Any of the various editing modes available may be used while editing a program. The
available editing modes are:

CNC language

It is edited block by block and each one may be written in ISO language or in High level
language. When editing high level commands and depending on the type of command, the
editor offers a list of available commands. See "8.3.2 Contextual programming assistance."
on page 163.

8055 CNC language

Part-programs may be edited in the CNC's own language and in the 8055 language. The
8055 CNC programming language is enabled at the part-program editor using the
"Customize" softkey of the horizontal menu. Within this option, activate the softkey of the
8055 editor. See "8.2.3 Translating a program in 8055 language." on page 155.

Canned cycle editor

With this editor, it is possible to define machining and probing canned cycles quickly and
easily. When done editing the cycle, the CNC generates the necessary blocks and it will add
them to the program inserting them after the block indicated by the cursor. This mode offers
the following advantages:
• There is no need to know the canned cycle parameters.
• The CNC only lets entering the data being shown, thus avoiding any data entry errors
when defining the cycles.
• The programmer is assisted at all times with help messages.

Profile editor

With this editor it is possible to edit new profiles quickly and easily. The editor shows a graphic
representation of the profile being defined. After defining the profile data, the CNC generates
the necessary blocks and it will add them to the program inserting them after the block
indicated by the cursor.

Inclined planes (·M· model only)

Help to the user for programming inclined planes using the instructions #CS and #ACS.
Using the "Insert" softkey, the block corresponding to the programmed instruction is inserted
after the block where the cursor is.
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Geomertic help

Assistance to the user for programming geometric help (scaling factor, corner rounding, etc.)
using G72, G73 instructions, etc. Using the "Insert" softkey, the block corresponding to the
programmed instruction is inserted after the block where the cursor is.
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TEACH-IN

It is basically the same as editing in CNC language, except when it comes to programming
coordinates. This option displays the coordinates of each axis and lets enter them directly
into the block indicated by the cursor.

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8.2.2 Editing a program in the 8055 CNC language

Part-programs may be edited in the CNC's own language and in the 8055 language. The
8055 CNC programming language is enabled at the part-program editor using the
"Customize" softkey of the horizontal menu. Within this option, activate the softkey of the
8055 editor. When this option is deactivated, the CNC always works with its own language.

8.

EDISIMU MODE (EDITING AND SIMULATION)

Program editing and simulation
Even when this option is active, programs may also be edited in the CNC language. The CNC
assumes one or the other language depending on the name assigned to the part-program.
Once a programming language has been selected, it does not admit instructions of the other
language; i. e. Both languages cannot be cobined in the same part-program.
Even when this option is active, it is possible to edit and execute part-programs at the CNC
that have been written in the 8055 CNC language. The CNC does not allow executing
instructions of the 8055 CNC from the MDI mode.

Editing a program in the 8055 CNC language

Having set the editor to accept the syntax of the 8055 CNC, the CNC assumes that this
language will be used in the following cases. In the rest of the cases, the CNC interprets that
the 8055 CNC language will not be used and assumes its own syntax.
• When the program name has the extension pit (lathe program) or pim (mill program).
These are the native extensions of the 8055 CNC.
• When the program name is a number with no more than 6 digits (999999) like the program
names at the 8055 CNC. In these cases, the CNC automatically adds the extension pim
(for a mill) or pit (for a lathe).
Once the program has been opened, edit it using the 8055 CNC language; the CNC will not
admit instructions of the CNC.

Program editing limitations

It is not possible to program calls to subroutines that are contained in other programs.
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The syntax check is not available for programs written in 8055 CNC language. The softkey
to run the syntax check of the program will be disabled.

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Executing and simulating a program edited in the 8055 CNC

language
To execute or simulate a program written in the 8055 CNC language (those with extensions
pim or pit ), the CNC converts it into its own language. The CNC always opens, simulates
and executes the converted program, which is also the one shown on the screen during the
execution.
If any error occurs during execution, the CNC will display the block that caused it. The block
will be in the language of the CNC, but it will be easily identified due to the translation format.

8. The conversion of the part-program.

The program is only converted one; the first time that is simulated or the first time that the
EDISIMU MODE (EDITING AND SIMULATION)
Program editing and simulation

program is selected in automatic mode. When modifying the program edited in the 8055 CNC
language, the CNC converts it again. When modifying the converted program, the CNC does
not update the one written in 8055 CNC language.
The CNC keeps both programs; the one written in 8055 format and its equivalent translated.
The converted (translated) program is saved with the same name but with the extension m55
(milling program) or t55 (lathe program), in the folder selected by the user (by default
..\Users\Prg\PRG_8055_TO_8070) See "ISO Translator. Configuring the 8055 translator."
on page 170.

The conversion of the part-program

The CNC keeps both programs; the one written in 8055 format (the one edited) and its
equivalent translated. The converted (translated) program is saved in the following folder
with the same name but with the extension m55 (milling program) or t55 (lathe program).
C:\Cnc8070\Users\Prg\PRG_8055_TO_8070

The program is only converted one; the first time that is simulated or the first time that the
program is selected in automatic mode.
When modifying the program edited in the 8055 CNC language, the CNC converts it again.
When modifying the converted program, the CNC does not update the one written in 8055
CNC language.
If the syntax of the converted block is considerably different from the original, the CNC adds
the original block as comment so as to identify it easily.

8055 language. Converted (translated) program

G XYZ G0 X0 Y0 Z0 (G XYZ)
T1 D2 M6 T1 D1 M06 (T1 D2 M6)
G01 G05 G90 F1000 G01 G05 G90 F1000
X10 Y23 Z33 X10 Y23 Z33
G75 X100 G100 X100 (G75 X100)
M30 M30

When the cannot translate a block because it has a function without equivalent, it will show
the message "function without translation". The syntax analyzer will show this message
when the index of a machine parameter is indicated parametrically.

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8.2.3 Translating a program in 8055 language.

Page 5 of the edisimu mode can help translate programs written in the 8055 language (pit
or pim extension). Open the file in 8055 format in the right window and press the “Translate”
softkey; the left window displays the translated file.

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Program editing and simulation
The CNC keeps both programs; the one written in 8055 format and its equivalent translated.
The converted (translated) program is saved with the same name but with the extension m55
(milling program) or t55 (lathe program), in the folder selected by the user (by default
..\Users\Prg\PRG_8055_TO_8070)
If the syntax of the converted block is considerably different from the original, the CNC adds
the original block as comment so as to identify it easily.

8055 language. Converted (translated) program

G XYZ G0 X0 Y0 Z0 (G XYZ)
T1 D2 M6 T1 D1 M06 (T1 D2 M6)
G01 G05 G90 F1000 G01 G05 G90 F1000
X10 Y23 Z33 X10 Y23 Z33
G75 X100 G100 X100 (G75 X100)
M30 M30

When the cannot translate a block because it has a function without equivalent, it will show
the message "function without translation". The syntax analyzer will show this message
when the index of a machine parameter is indicated parametrically.

Configure the 8055 translator options.

See "ISO Translator. Configuring the 8055 translator." on page 170.

Program translation in 8055 format containing conversational

cycles.
The CNC translates the conversational cycles and displays them in their own language. CNC 8070
These cycles can be opened and modified in the editor by pressing the [RECALL] key. After
editing, the CNC can insert the cycle inside another program.

Cycles that contain profiles.

If the 8055 cycles contain profiles, and these profiles are in the same folder as the program (REF: 2008)
to be translated, the profiles will be translated to the folder ..\Users\Profile, where the rest
of the profiles are (for example, those of the profile editor). To prevent overwriting the profiles
of this folder, different names should be assigned to profiles so that they are different to each
other.

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It is recommended to activate the option "Request confirmation before replacing files" in the
translation options, so that the translator requests confirmation before replacing an existing
program or profile.

Translation of conversational cycles in 8055 format.

When pressing [RECALL] for a cycle in language 8055, the CNC will translate it and display
it in the cycle editor. After editing, the CNC can insert the cycle inside another program.

8.
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Program editing and simulation

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8.2.4 Program simulation

The graphic window shows the program selected at the editing window and its name appears
at the bottom center of the screen.

8.
Program selected for simulation.

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Program editing and simulation
The program simulation procedure is the following:
1 Choose the type of graphic representation, its dimensions and the point of view. This data
may also be modified during the simulation of the program.
2 Activate the desired simulation options using the icon menu.
3 Press the START icon to start the simulation. Every time the START icon is pressed, the
editor saves the program being edited in the channel, even when the "save always" option
is not active.
4 The simulation may be interrupted with the STOP icon or canceled with the RESET icon.
The simulation of the program starts at the first block of the program and ends after executing
one of the end-of-program functions "M02" or "M30". As an option, it is possible to define
the first and last blocks of the simulation. See "8.8 Working in the program window." on page
187.
To simulate the program, the CNC assumes the real configuration of the spindles of the
channel and the configuration of the machine parameters.

"Single block" mode of simulation.

If the –single block– mode is active, program execution will interrupted at the end of each
block; the [START] icon must be pressed again to continue.
The –single block– mode is selected from the icon menu and may be selected
before or while simulating the program.

Simulation options
The available simulation options are accessed from the icon menu. Pressing the icon
displays a window that shows the following options.
Tool radius compensation

It activates or cancels tool radius compensation to simulate the program.

Tool radius compensation being off, the simulation will ignore the programmed
tool radius compensation.

Conditional stop during simulation

It simulates the external "conditional stop" switch. CNC 8070

While active, the program simulation will be interrupted at the blocks having
a "conditional stop" function "M01". The simulation will resume when pressing
the START icon.

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Software and work zone limits.

Activate or deactivate the software limits and the work zones for program
simulation.
• Having this option active, if during simulation the axes reach the software
limits or the work zones, the CNC interrupts simulation and issues the
corresponding error message.
• Having this option deactivated, the CNC will ignore the software limits and
the work zones during simulation. The CNC ignores the option to assume

8. the active zones in execution.

Block jump
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It simulates the external "block skip" switch.

While active, the blocks having the block-skip character "/" will be ignored (not
simulated).

Cancel channel synchronization

There is one icon for each channel. It cancels the channel synchronization
wait periods during simulation.
When active, the wait period will end immediately and it will resume the
execution of the program.

Synchronizing spindles.

There is an icon for each spindle where to indicate the spindle to synchronize
with. The ·0· value cancels the synchronization.

Assume the active origins for execution.

With this option, when starting the simulation or pressing the simulation reset,
the CNC applies to the simulation the origins set in the execution environment
(for example, the part zero set in jog mode).

Assume the active zones in execution.

Assume or not, for simulation, the active zones in execution.

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8.2.5 Simulation errors

When an error occurs, the CNC will display a window describing the cause of the error. These
errors are displayed in the middle of the screen, regardless of which window is active.
Pressing the [ESC] key closes the windows one by one. Use the [][] keys to see the
various windows without closing them.
There are two types of errors. The top of the window shows the category and it will have a
different color depending on the type of error it shows.

WARNING
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Program editing and simulation
It is just a warning, it does not interrupt the simulation of the program.
The warnings programmed with the instruction #WARNINGSTOP interrupt the execution of
the program where the instruction is located. In this case, It's up to the user to either resume
the simulation at this point, [START], or abort the program, [RESET].

ERROR
The errors do not interrupt the simulation of the program.
Although the window displaying them may be closed by pressing [ESC], it does not mean
that the error status has been taken care of; to do that, press the [RESET] icon. The program
can be neither edited nor simulated while the error stays state active.

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8.3 Editing window

This window may be used to edit, modify or see the contents of a part-program and check
the program for syntax errors.

Description of the editing window

The editing window shows the following information:

8. A
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Editing window

A Title bar
Name of the program selected for editing. It also indicates whether it is a read-only
program or not (if read-only, while simulating or executing). An "*" next to the program
means that the program has been modified since last saved (only if automatic program
saving is off).
B Edit area.
Line number and area for editing the program.
C Editing errors (if any) and programming assistance. If the text is not display in full, place
the focus in this area and move the text using the [][][][] keys.
• This area shows, on a red background, the errors that occur while editing the program
or the errors found after running a syntax check of the program.
• This area shows, on a blue background, the contextual assistance offered by the
editor when programming commands in high level language.
D Status bar.
Information about cursor position and the status of the editor options such as:
AUTONUM: Automatic block numbering. When active, the CNC automatically
numbers the new blocks being generated.
CAP: Capital letters. When active, the text is always written in capital letters.
OVR: Overwrite text. It toggles between overwriting and inserting text. When
active, it overwrites the existing text.
NUM: Numeric keypad active.

Functionalities of the editor.

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Group lines at the editor.

Comments having an asterisk (*) and programmed at the beginning of the block allow to
group blocks. Blocks programmed between these comments will be grouped and may be
expanded or shrunk the same way as the cycles or profiles.
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Expand y hide cycles, profiles and grouped blocks.

The editor offers the [ALT]+[–] hotkey to expand y hide cycles, profiles and grouped blocks.
If the CNC has a mouse, click on the symbol located to the right of the cycle, profile or group
of blocks to expand them and hide them.

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Having the "Hide cycles/profiles" option is active, the editor only shows the name of the
canned cycle or of the profile. Having this option active, when the cursor moves over a hidden
element, it expands automatically; when the cursor moves out of the element, it shrinks
again.

Zoom at the editor.

The editor has the following hotkeys to increase or decrease the size of the editor font. If
the CNC has a mouse with a wheel, the [CTRL] key combined with this wheel can also be
used to increase and decrease the size of the text font.
[CTRL]+[+]
[CTRL]+[–]
Zoom in.
Zoom out.
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Editing window
Multi-line blocks.
The editor adjusts the long blocks to the size of the window dividing the block
into several lines. On the right side of each cut line, the editor shows a symbol
to indicate that the block continues in the next line.

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8.3.1 Softkey and hotkey menus.

Horizontal softkey menu.

The options available in the softkey menu are the following.

Softkey. Description.

Open program. Open a program at the editor.

8. Operations with blocks. Copy, cut and paste text and blocks as well as copy a block or set
of blocks as an independent program. Also find a line or a text in the
program and replace a text with another one.
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Editing window

Undo and redo. Undo the last modifications made.

Geometry and planes. Access the help for programming inclined planes and geometric
help.

Cycle editor. Access the editor for machining and probing canned cycles.

Profile editor. Access the profile editor and define a new profile or modify an
existing one.

File. Recall, save, save with another name or print a program. It can also
be used to import the contents of another program, of a DXF file or
PIM and PIT files.

TEACH-IN. Turn TEACH-IN mode on or off.

Customizing. Customize the appearance and the properties of the editing window.

Hotkeys of the editor.

Shortcut Function.
[CTRL]+[C] Copy the selected text.

[CTRL]+[X] Cut the selected text.

[CTRL]+[V] Paste the selected text.

[CTRL]+[Z] Undo the last change.

[CTRL]+[Y] Redo the selected text.

[CTRL]+[G] Save the program/Recover the original program.

[CTRL]+[+] Zoom in.

[CTRL]+[–] Zoom out.

[ALT]+[–] Hide or expand a cycle.

[CTRL]+[HOME] Move the cursor to the beginning of the program.

[CTRL]+[END] Move the program to the end of the program.

[CTRL]+[TAB] Toggle between the editor and the error window.

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8.3.2 Contextual programming assistance.

The contextual assistance is shown when editing commands in high level language.
• Keying in "V" shows the list of CNC variables.
• Keying in "#" shows the list of CNC instructions.
• Keying in "$" shows the list of flow control instructions of the CNC.
In all of them, when keying the following letter of the variable or instruction name, the cursor
of the list goes to the first command that starts with that letter. The [][] keys may be used
to move the cursor through the list of commands and the [ENTER] key to enter the selected
command into the block that is being edited. 8.

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Editing window
Entering a help element in the block being edited.

When an element has been selected from the list and [ENTER] is pressed, the editor inserts
in the cursor position the element selected in the drop menu.
• If the statement does not have parameters, the editor inserts the whole statement.
• If the statement has parameters, but the text written by the user does not have any
parameters, the editor inserts only the fixed part of the statement. If the user has written
a parameter, the editor does not insert anything.
• If it is not an axis variable and/or array variable, the editor inserts the whole variable.
• If it is an axis variable and/or array variable, but the user has not written it, the editor inserts
only the fixed part of the variable. If it is an axis variable and/or array variable and the
user has written it, the editor does not insert anything.
After inserting an element, if it is necessary, the bottom of the screen maintains the contextual
assistance for that element to complete the editing of the block. Pressing [ENTER] again,
the contextual assistance disappears from the bottom of the screen.

Activating the contextual assistance.

Contextual help is activated from the general customizing options. Contextual assistance
is not available when using the 8055 CNC language.

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8.3.3 Help for programming subroutines.

Subroutine help files.

Help files may be associated with each OEM subroutine (G180/G189 and G380/G399 ) and
each global subroutine called upon using #MCALL or #PCALL and they will be displayed
while editing. Each subroutine may have two help files; a text file (txt) and an image file (bmp).
The help window is displayed while editing, after a blank space or tab following a G function

8. or following the name of the subroutine. The help window is only informative, it cannot be
accessed with the cursor nor browse through it. When the help file is displayed, its text may
be inserted into the part-program using the [INS] key. The help window closes with [ESC],
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Editing window

deleting the key word or going on to another line of the program.

The help window of the subroutines is only available when the editor uses the CNC language;
when the editor is enabled for the 8055 CNC, these helps are not available. The help window
of the subroutines is available even when the contextual helps of the editor are disabled.

List of available subroutines.

The editor allows having in a text file (txt) a list that is displayed while editing the part-program,
every time a #PCALL or an #MCALL instruction is edited.
The editor shows the list of subroutines while editing, after a blank space or tab following
a G180-G189 or following a #PCALL or #MCALL instruction. This list works the same way
as the lists of variables, it is possible to use the arrow keys to scroll through the various
elements. Pressing [ENTER], the editor inserts the selected line in the current position of
the cursor. The list of subroutines disappears with [ESC], deleting the key word or going on
to another line of the program.
The help is always active, even when the contextual helps of the editor are disabled.

i For further information on how to define the help on subroutines, refer to the programming manual.

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8.3.4 Syntax errors when editing

The syntax errors occurred while editing or after running a syntax check will be displayed
at the bottom of editing window. To toggle the cursor between the editor and the error listing,
press the key combination [CTRL]+[TAB].

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Editing window
Errors while editing
While editing, each block is analyzed when entered. If a syntax error is detected in the block,
the error window will display the following information:
• Position of the error in the block.
• Error number and explanatory text.

Errors after a syntax check

The syntax check is executed from the icon menu. The syntax check is not available for
programs written in 8055 CNC language.
The syntax check checks all the blocks of the program. If a syntax error is detected, the error
window will show the following information.
• Location and name of the program being checked.
• Line number and position of the error within the block.
• Explanation of the error.
Moving the cursor through the errors of the window, the editor will highlight the block
containing the selected error. Use the [][] keys to move the cursor. Press [ENTER] to
select the block containing the error or press [ESC] to close the error window.
If the text is not display in full, place the focus in this area and move the text using the
[][][][] keys.

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8.4 Working in the editing window.

8.4.1 Select a program.

The "Open program" softkey is used to select a program in EDISIMU mode and may be a
new program or an existing one. A different program may be edited and executed in each
channel. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a list of the available programs. See
"3.7 File selection window" on page 70.

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To select a program from the list:
1 Select the folder that contains the program. If it is a new program, it will be saved in this
folder.
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Working in the editing window.

2 Select the program from the list or write its name in the bottom window. To edit a new
program, write the name of the program in the lower window and the CNC will open an
empty program or a predefined template depending on how the editor is configured. See
"8.4.6 Customizing the editor (general options)." on page 169.
3 Press [ENTER] to accept the selection and open the program or [ESC] to cancel it and
close the program listing.

8.4.2 Operations with blocks. Cut and paste.

The "Operations with blocks" softkey is used to copy, cut and paste the information of a block
or set of blocks and export this information as an independent program. This option is only
available when there is a text selected in the program or on the clipboard. To select a text
in the program, keep the [SHIFT] key pressed while moving the cursor.

Operations with blocks "Copy"

Copy the selected text onto the clipboard.

Operations with blocks "Cut"

Copy the selected text onto the clipboard and deletes it from the program.

Operations with blocks "Paste"

Paste the contents of the clipboard into the program.

Operations with blocks "Copy to program"

Save the selected texts as an independent program. When selecting this option, the CNC
shows a list of the available programs. To save the text as a program:
1 Select the destination folder.
2 Define the file name at the bottom window. To replace an existing file, select it from the list.
3 Press [ENTER] to save the program or [ESC] to cancel the selection and close the
program listing.

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8.4.3 Find a line or a text in the program.

The "Operations with blocks" softkey is used to find a line or a text in the program and replace
a text with another one. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box requesting
the line number or the text to look for. When defining a text search, certain options may also
be defining that allow:
A Go to a line of the program.
B Replacing the text being searched with another
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A

C Ignore uppercase and lowercase.

D Consider the text to find as a whole word.
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E Select whether the search starts at the
beginning of the program or at the cursor
C position.
D F Direction of the search.

After defining the search options, press [ENTER] to start the search or [ESC] to cancel it.
The text found in the program will be highlighted and the softkey menu will show the following
options:
• "Replace" option, to replace the highlighted text.
• "Replace all" option, to replace the text throughout the whole program.
• "Find next" option, to skip this text and keep on searching.
• "Find previous" option, to look for the text without replacing it.
To end the search, press [ESC].

8.4.4 Undo and redo.

This softkey may be used to "undo" the last modifications made. The modifications are
undone one by one starting from the most recent one. The CNC offers the following keyboard
shortcuts to undo and redo the operations.
[CTRL]+[Z] Undo the last change.
[CTRL]+[Y] Redo the selected text.

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8.4.5 Operations with files.

The "File" softkey is used to recall, save or print the program as well as import dxf, pit or pim
files.

File "Restore original"

This softkey is used to recover the original file without the changes made since the last time
it was opened. When selecting this option, the CNC requests confirmation of the command.
In programs larger than 2MB, the editor does not offer the option to recover the original

8. program.
This option is only available when the "auto save" option is active. See "8.4.6 Customizing
the editor (general options)." on page 169.
EDISIMU MODE (EDITING AND SIMULATION)
Working in the editing window.

File "Save"

This softkey saves the file that is being edited.

This option is only available when the "auto save" option is not active. See
"8.4.6 Customizing the editor (general options)." on page 169.

File "Save as"

This softkey saves the file, that is being edited, with a different name. After saving the file,
one keeps editing the new file. Once the program has been saved, the top of the editing
window will show the name of the new program.
When selecting this option, the CNC shows a list with all the programs already saved. To
save a program with another name:
1 Select the destination folder.
2 Write the program name in the bottom window. To replace an existing program, select
it from the list
3 Press [ENTER] to save the program or [ESC] to return to the editor without saving the
program.

File "Include program"

This softkey may be used to import the content of a part-program into the one being edited.
Any program that may be accessed from the CNC may be imported, even the program
currently in execution. The selected program is added to the one being edited after the block
indicated by the cursor.
When selecting this option, the CNC shows a list of the programs that may be imported into
the one being edited. To import a program from the list:
1 Select the desired program from the list or write its name in the bottom window.
2 Press [ENTER] to import the program or [ESC] to cancel the selection and close the
program listing.

File "Print"

This softkey may be used to print the program in the pre-determined printer.

File "Import"

This softkey is used to import DXF, PIM and PIT files into the program being edited.
• The DXF format is standard for exchanging graphic files. Importing this type of files
makes it possible to generate the part-program directly from a drawing. The files must
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• PIM and PIT files are part-programs used by the 8055 CNC. When importing this type
of file, its programming language is adapted to the one used by the CNC.
When selecting this option, the CNC shows a list of the programs that may be imported into
the one being edited. Select the desired program from the list and press [ENTER].
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8.4.6 Customizing the editor (general options).

8.

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Working in the editing window.
Save always.

Activating the automatic saving of the program; if this option is not active, the program is
saved from the softkey menu. When this option is active, the CNC will automatically save
the program every time the cursor changes blocks. In large programs (more than 200 kB),
the CNC saves the program when the user has not modified the program for about 5 seconds.

Line adjust.

Adjust the long blocks to the size of the window dividing the block into several lines. In large
programs (more than 200 kB), the CNC does not adjust the lines.

Show the line number.

Show the line numbers at the editor.

Drop menus.

Organize the horizontal softkey menu from edisimu mode in drop menus.

Hide cycles and profiles.

When opening the program, insert the canned cycle or profile, the editor only shows the name
of the element; otherwise, it shows the entire content. In both cases, the content of the
canned cycle or the profile can be displayed or hidden by pressing [ALT][–]. In large programs
(more than 200 kB), the editor does not hide the canned cycles or the profiles.

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Activate editing in 8055 CNC language. See "8.2.3 Translating a program in 8055
language." on page 155.
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Programming assistance.

Activate the contextual assistance for programming commands in high level language.
Contextual assistance is not available when using the 8055 CNC language. See
"8.3.2 Contextual programming assistance." on page 163.
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Graphic assistance for programming.

While editing the program, this window shows the 2D geometry of the program or of the profile
being edited. See "8.5 Graphic assistance for the program editor." on page 184.

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Template.

This option activates the use of the template for new programs. The "Edit template" button
opens a template at the editor to edit it. Only one template may be in the editor, called
"Template.nc" and must be saved in the following folder.
..\Users\Session\Templates
The "Save always" option of the editor sets how the template is saved, automatically or from
the softkey menu.

8. TEACH-IN parameters.

This option sets the behavior of each axis in TEACH-IN mode. Each axis may have one of
the following behaviors.
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Working in the editing window.

Behavior. Meaning.

Selected and visible. The axis is displayed in the TEACH-IN window and it is included in
the blocks being edited by pressing the [RECALL] key.

Not selected and visible. The axis is displayed in the TEACH-IN window, but it is not included
in the blocks being edited by pressing the [RECALL] key.

Not selected and hidden. The axis is neither displayed in the TEACH-IN window nor included
in the blocks being edited by pressing the [RECALL] key.

Autonumbering.

This option activates the auto-numbering of blocks and may be used to set the number of
the first block and the sequencing step for two consecutive blocks. While auto-numbering
is active, the CNC inserts the block number automatically every time a new block is generated
(line break).

ISO Translator. Configuring the 8055 translator.

Options for configuring the 8055 CNC program translator.

ISO Translator. Configuring the ISO translator.

CNC 8070 Configuration table for the translator into the Fagor language from programs written in other
languages. To work with programs in the Fagor language, it is not required for the table to
be configured. Consult the "Translator of part programs" (man_8060_8065_pptrans.pdf)
manual for the available languages and the table meaning.

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8.4.7 Customizing the editor (appearance).

This option customizes the appearance (color, font, etc.) of the elements that make up the
program editor. After defining the new look, press [ENTER] to accept the changes or [ESC]
to ignore them.

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Working in the editing window.
8.4.8 Customizing the editor (syntax highlighting).

This option may be used to customize the color of the elements (functions, comments, etc.)
that make up the program. After defining the new look, press [ENTER] to accept the changes
or [ESC] to ignore them. In large programs (more than 200 kB), the editor cancels the syntax
coloring.

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8.4.9 TEACH-IN

The "Teach-in" softkey is used to activate or deactivate the TEACH-IN mode; in this mode,
the axes may be moved manually and their position may be assigned to a block. When this
mode is active, the top of the editing window shows the position of the axes defined as
“visible” for the TEACH-IN mode. See "8.4.6 Customizing the editor (general options)." on
page 169.

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Working in the editing window.

When TEACH-IN mode is active, it is possible to keep editing the coordinates of the axes
directly from the keyboard or they may be assigned the current position of the machine axes.
Both editing methods may be used indistinctly, even while defining a block. To define the
coordinates of one or several axes using TEACH-IN:
1 Move the axes to the desired position using the JOG keys, the handwheels or the MDI
mode.
2 In the part-program, edit the name of the axes whose position is to be defined or not select
any axis if you wish to define the position of all of them.
3 Press the [RECALL] key.
If an axis of the channel has been edited, the CNC assigns the current position of that
axis as the program coordinate. The axis is displayed in the TEACH-IN window.
If only the block number or an empty line has been edited, it inserts a block with the
position of all the axes of the channel defined as “selected” for the TEACH-IN mode.
If a character has been edited other than the axis name or the block number, it does not
insert anything and the cursor stays in the same place.

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8.4.10 Import DXF files

The DXF format is a standard for exchanging graphic files. Importing this type of files makes
it possible to generate the part-program directly from a drawing. The DXF file may consist
of points, lines and arcs. It can also consist of polylines, but they must be previously
uncombined.
The program editor and the profile editor can import DXF files. When selecting this option,
the editor shows a list of the programs that may be imported. Select the desired file from the
list and press [ENTER]. After selecting the file, define how the various layers of the DXF file
are to be converted into ISO code. Once this data has been set, press the "Convert" softkey
to import the file into the part-program. 8.

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Working in the editing window.
Configuring the import of a DXF file.
When importing a DXF file, it shows the configuration window to define how the different
layers of the drawing must be treated.

A C

B D

A List of drawing layers.

B File preview. The preview shows all the layers, even if they are disabled and the selected
layer is shown in a different color.
C Data of the layer selected with the cursor.
D Name of the axes.
E Output file configuration.

List of drawing layers.

The dxf file can be divided into layers, where each layer contains different part sections
(contours, dimensions, etc). The table indicates the following for each of the layers:
• Name of the layer, as defined in the dxf file.
• Layer priority or order.
• Offset (position) of the layer on the perpendicular axis.
• Dwelling of the layer; enabled or disabled (the layer appears shaded). When a layer is
disabled, the CNC does not insert it into the program (for example, coordinate layers or CNC 8070
auxiliary lines). To disable a layer, select it with the cursor and press the "Disable layer"
softkey. To re-enable the layer, press the same softkey.

Data of the layer selected with the cursor.

The following data must be defined for each layer.

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• The priority defines the order in which the layers will be executed; i.e. the order in which
they will be included in the part-program. Priority 1 layers will be the first to be executed,
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• Offset (position) of the layer on the perpendicular axis. The offset (height) allows each
layer to be executed for the desired Z coordinate (or that of the relevant perpendicular
axis).
• Depth of pass.

Name of the axes.

The work plane and the perpendicular axis must be defined before importing the file into the
part-program (abscissa and ordinate) . To import the file into the profile editor, first define
the perpendicular axis; the work plane will be the one selected by the editor.

8. Output file configuration.

• Origen X / Origen Y. Zero offset on the axes of the plane; the indicated offset is added
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Working in the editing window.

to all the blocks.

• Z offset. Safety distance for approaching to the profile.
• Subroutine associated with circles. If a subroutine has been defined, the dxf converter
identifies the circles and converts them into a block with the indicated subroutine number
and the position of the center of the circle (for example, to convert the circles into drill
holes). If no subroutine has been defined, the dxf converter converts the circles to
segments with G2/G3.
• Subroutine to execute at the beginning of the program.
• Subroutine to execute at the end of the program.
Valid subroutines are G180-189, G380-G399 and G500-G599.

Drawing design

How to draw the contour and other elements (items).

Element.
Origin (zero point) of the The CNC uses the drawing zero point as part zero.
drawing.

Measuring units. DXF files do not contain any references to measuring units (mm or
inches); therefore, the CNC uses the ones defined in the part-program.

Contours. The DXF can consist of points, lines, arcs and polylines, but they must
be previously decomposed (uncombined). If the file contains polygons,
they must also be decomposed; otherwise, they will be ignored.

Holes. The dxf converter of the CNC lets associate a subroutine with circles. If
a valid subroutine has been selected, the dxf converter identifies the
circles and converts them into a block with the indicated subroutine
number and the position of the center of the circle. If no valid subroutine
has been selected, the dxf converter converts the circles to segments
with G2/G3.

Laying the drawing out in layers.

A DXF file may be divided into layers offering the designer a way to lay the drawing out.
Although each layer can contain any type of information (layers, dimensions, etc.), it must
be borne in mind that the CNC uses the layers to define the order of the machining operations
and the height where they will be carried out; therefore, the following rules must be followed.
• A layer must not contain profiles located at different heights. When importing the file, the
CNC puts all the contents of the layer at the same machining height.
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• The elements that are not part of the machining operation (axes, dimensions, etc.) must
be placed on layers that do not contain contours so the CNC can ignore these layers when
importing the file.

Exporting the file to DXF format.

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The DXF file must be in ASCII format, files in Binary format are not permitted. When
generating the DXF file from the drawing program, make sure that the file is saved in ASCII
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When generating the DXF file from the drawing program, select a 4-decimal resolution if the
CNC units are millimeters or 5 decimals if the units are in inches. A greater resolution
increases the size of the DXF file unnecessarily because the CNC ignores the excess of
resolution.

8.

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8.4.11 Import files from the 8055 (PIM and PIT).

The CNC interprets the PIM and PIT formats as programs in the language of the 8055. Files
with PIM extensions contain the lathe and PIT programs. Importing these file types enables
programs to be converted from the 8055 language, so that the program can be edited in the
CNC, including the editor cycles.
In the horizontal softkeys menu, select "File" > "Import file". The editor displays the list of
programs that can be imported. Select the desired file from the list and press [ENTER]. The
editor imports and translates the selected program.

8. The options of translator 8055 can be found in the general editor options. See "ISO
Translator. Configuring the 8055 translator." on page 170.
EDISIMU MODE (EDITING AND SIMULATION)
Working in the editing window.

Programs with editor cycles.

On importing a file, the CNC translates the conversational cycles and displays them in their
own language. These cycles can be opened and modified in the editor by pressing the
[RECALL] key. After editing, the CNC can insert the cycle inside another program.

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8.4.12 Profile editor.

The profile editor may be accessed from the softkey menu to edit a new one, or selecting
a profile of the program and pressing the [RECALL] key. The profile editor shows its options
on the softkey menu. See chapter "11 Profile editor".
To return to editing the program, press "End". The softkey menu of the program editor shows
the "insert profile" softkey to insert the defined profile into the program. The block for the
defined profile is inserted after the block where the cursor is.

8.

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Working in the editing window.

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8.4.13 Canned cycle editor.

The cycle editor may be accessed from the softkey menu to edit a new one, or selecting a
cycle of the program and pressing the [RECALL] key. The softkey menu of the cycle editor
shows the available canned cycles.
BACK To return to the program editor, press the [BACK] key. The softkey menu of the program editor
shows the "insert cycle" softkey to insert the defined cycle into the program. The block for
the defined cycle is inserted after the block where the cursor is.

8. Canned cycles have a specific manual both for milling and turning. Refer to the documentation included
in the CD-Rom that comes with the product for further detail.
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Working in the editing window.

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8.4.14 Inclined planes (·M· model)

The inclined-plane editor may be accessed from the softkey menu to edit a new one, or
selecting an inclined plane of the program and pressing the [RECALL] key.
BACK The softkey menu of the inclined-plane editor shows the various ways to program inclined
planes. To return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

Inclined planes programmed directly in ISO code using the instructions #CS and #ACS can
also be restored using the [RECALL] key. This way, it is possible to check the programmed
parameters and the resulting inclined plane.
Once the inclined plane has been defined, press [ESC] to quit the editor. The softkey menu
8.
will show the "insert inclined plane" softkey to insert the defined inclined plane into the

EDISIMU MODE (EDITING AND SIMULATION)

Working in the editing window.
program. The block for the defined inclined plane is inserted after the block where the cursor
is.

For further information on how to program inclined planes, instructions #CS and #ACS, refer to the
programming manual.

Description of the help screen for inclined planes.

A Help graphics. Sequence of drawings showing each step for defining the inclined plane.
When the focus is on a programmable parameter, the sequence will stop and show the
relevant explanatory drawing.
B Short explanation on how to program the selected inclined plane.
C Drawing of the resulting inclined plane. The drawing is updated (refreshed) as the user
programs the different parameters that affect the geometry of the inclined plane. The
drawing shows the following elements.
• The inclined plane in white.
• The reference system of the inclined plane, X' Y' Z', in blue.
• When there is a translation vector (V1, V2, V3), the drawing will show a reference
system at the lower left side of the drawing. The distance between this reference
system and the cube is not proportional; the graphics is merely approximate.
When the drawing is selected with the focus, the cube may be rotated using the
[][][][] keys or using the wheel of the mouse. CNC 8070
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8.4.15 Geometric-help editor.

The geometric-help editor may be accessed from the softkey menu to edit a new one, or
selecting one of the program helps of the program and pressing the [RECALL] key.
Geometric helps programmed directly in ISO code can also be recalled by pressing the
[RECALL] key to check the programmed parameters.
BACK The softkey menu of the geometric-help editor shows the various programmable helps. To
return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

8. Once the help has been defined, press [ESC] to quit the editor. The softkey menu will show
the "insert geometric help" softkey to insert the help into the program. The block for the
defined geometric help is inserted after the block where the cursor is.
EDISIMU MODE (EDITING AND SIMULATION)
Working in the editing window.

For further information on how to program geometric help, refer to the programming manual.

Description of the screen and softkey menu.

A C

A Help graphics.
B Short explanation on how to program the geometric help.
C Parameters to define the machining operation.

Horizontal softkey menu.

Softkey. Meaning.
Scaling factor.
Mirror image.
Rotate the coordinate system.

Corner chamfering and rounding.

Tangential entry and exit.
Square, semi-rounded or rounded corner.

Plane change.
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Description of the geometric help.

Zero offset and preset.

8.

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Working in the editing window.
This softkey may be used to select the following options:
• Machine zero (home). Cancel any zero offset and assume machine
zero as part zero.
• Absolute zero offset. Set, activate or define + activate absolute zero
offsets (G159).
• Incremental zero offset: Set, activate or define + activate incremental
zero offsets (G158).
• Coordinate preset: Edit the preset value for the active axes. If you do
not wish to preset any of them, leave its field empty (blank).
The cycle internally generates an ISO block with function G53, G159,
G158 or G92.

Scaling factor.

This softkey may be used to cancel the current scaling factor and activate
a new one. In the latter case, the cycle shows the necessary data to define
the scaling factor.
The cycle internally generates an ISO block with function G72.

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Mirror image.

8.
EDISIMU MODE (EDITING AND SIMULATION)
Working in the editing window.

This softkey may be used to select the following options:

• Select the desired action, cancel the active mirror image, define a new
one canceling the previous ones or define a new one and add it to the
one currently active.
• Select the axes on which mirror image is applied. For a new mirror
image, you may select between the X, Y or X-Y axes. For an additive
mirror image, you may select between the X and Y axes. This icon is
not shown when selecting mirror image cancellation.
The cycle internally generates an ISO block that contains a combination
of functions G10, G11 and G12.

Rotate the coordinate system.

This softkey may be used to cancel the active coordinate (pattern) rotation,
define a new one canceling the previous one or define a new one and add
it to the currently active one.. When defining or activating a coordinate
(pattern) rotation, the cycle shows the necessary data to define the
coordinate (pattern) rotation..
The cycle internally generates up to two ISO blocks with function G73.

Corner chamfering and rounding.

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either case, the cycle shows the necessary data to define the machining
operation.
The cycle internally generates an ISO block with function G36 or G39.

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Tangential entry and exit.

8.

EDISIMU MODE (EDITING AND SIMULATION)

Working in the editing window.
This softkey may be used to define a tangential entry or exit. In either case,
the cycle shows the necessary data to define the machining operation.
The cycle internally generates an ISO block with function G37 or G38.

Square, semi-rounded or rounded corner.

This softkey may be used to define the type of corner, round, semi-round
or sharp. If necessary, the cycle shows the necessary data to define the
type of corner.
The cycle internally generates an ISO block with function G05, G50 or
G07.

Plane change.

This softkey may be used to define the work plane, be it a main one (G17,
G18 or G19) or one defined by two axes (G20).
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8.5 Graphic assistance for the program editor.

While editing the program, this window shows the 2D geometry of the program or of the profile
being edited. The window shows the geometry from the first block of the program or of the
profile up to the block selected with the cursor.
This window only shows 2D geometry, that of the work plane, ignoring coordinate
transformations, RTCP, scaling factors, mirror images, etc. To take these elements into
consideration, run a simulation of the program. When simulating a program, the CNC
replaces this window with the graphics window.

8.
EDISIMU MODE (EDITING AND SIMULATION)
Graphic assistance for the program editor.

During execution, the window displays the elements as follows:

• The tool path generated by the block selected with the cursor is shown as a red solid line.
• The resolved elements are shown in a gray dashed line.
• The partially resolved blocks (such as circles or straight lines), if any, are shown as a a
yellow dashed line.
• The canned cycles are shown as a circle at the starting point of the cycle. The radius of
the circle will be the same as the radius of the programmed tool.
• If the cursor is inside a profile or ProGTL3 macro, the window shows the profile defined
between G841-G842, and G840 or the line selected with the cursor. If the cursor is not
in a profile that begins with G841-G842 or with #PROFILE BEGIN, the window shows
the entire previous geometry.

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8.6 Graphics window

This window is used to show a graphic representation of the program being simulated and
take measurements over the drawing. The CNC has different types of graphics.

8.

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Graphics window

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8.7 Program window

This window shows the contents of the program selected for simulation and allows selecting
the first and last blocks of the simulation. When not selected, the simulation will begin at the
first block of the block and will end after executing one of the end-of-program functions "M02"
or "M30". While simulating, the window cursor will show the block being simulated.

Description of the program window

8. The program window shows the following information:

A
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Program window

A Title bar.
Name of the program selected for simulation.
B Program blocks selected for simulation.
While simulating, the cursor will indicate the block being simulated. The "active
subroutines" option being active, the window displays information related to the
execution of subroutines, canned cycles, repetition blocks and loops.
C Program line.
Line of the program where the cursor is.

Horizontal softkey menu.

When selecting the program window, the horizontal softkey menu will show the options
related to this window.

Softkey. Description.

Set beginning First block for execution or for manual block search.

Stop condition. Set the condition to end the execution or the manual block search.

Active subroutines. Toggle between the display of program blocks and the display of
information related to the status of the subroutines, canned cycles,
repetition blocks and loops.

Find text. Find text

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8.8 Working in the program window.

8.8.1 Select the first and last blocks of the execution.

Set beginning.
This option sets as starting block for simulation the block selected with the cursor. When not
setting the first block, the simulation will begin at the first block of the program.
The first block may be selected using the cursor or the "Find text" option of the softkey menu.
The selected block stays active until canceled (selecting another block or selecting the same
8.
one again) or simulating the program.

EDISIMU MODE (EDITING AND SIMULATION)

Working in the program window.
Stop condition.
This option sets the block where the simulation of the program or subroutine will be
interrupted. After executing that block, the execution may be resumed with the [START] icon
or canceled with the [RESET] icon. If no last block is established, the simulation of the
program will end after executing one of the end-of-program functions "M02" or "M30".
BACK After selecting the "stop condition" softkey, the horizontal softkey menu shows the following
options. To return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

Select subroutine.

This option selects the stop condition in a global subroutine which has been called upon from
the program. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a list of the available subroutines.
After selecting the desired subroutine, it will appear in the program window.

Set stop block.

This option sets as simulation interruption block the block selected with the cursor. If no last
block is established, the simulation of the program will end after executing one of the end-
of-program functions "M02" or "M30".
The last block may be selected using the cursor or the "Find text" option of the softkey menu.
The selected block stays active until canceled (selecting another block or selecting the same
one again) or executing the program.

Number of times.

This option sets as stop condition, that the block selected as the last block has been executed
a specific number of times.
When selecting this option, the CNC requests the number of times that the block must be
executed before ending the execution of the program. After entering the number of times,
press [ENTER] to validate the value or [ESC] to cancel it.

Find text.
This option shows a dialog box for placing the cursor on a particular line of the program or
search for text or a character string in the program.

Go to line.

In this area of the dialog box, the CNC requests the line number to go to. Key in the desired CNC 8070
number and press [ENTER], the cursor will then go to that line.

Find text

In this area of the dialog box, the CNC requests the text to look for. It is also possible to select
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To start the search, press [ENTER] and the cursor will position on the text found. Pressing
[ENTER] again, the CNC will look for the next match and so on. To end the search, press
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8.8.2 Simulate program blocks separately.

From the EDISIMU mode, it is possible to simulate blocks of a program separately; i.e. it is
possible to select a block of the program and simulate only that block. Blocks executed like
this change the history of the M and G functions.
Press the "EXBLK" softkey of the horizontal menu to enable this function. Being this option
active, every time the START icon key is pressed, it only simulates the block selected in the
active program. Once that block is simulated, another block may be simulated by selecting
it with the cursor and pressing [START] again and so on. The blocks may be selected with

8. the [] [] keys.

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8.8.3 Display the status of the program or of the active subroutines.

From the horizontal softkey menu, it is possible to toggle between the display of program
blocks and the display of information related to the status of the subroutines, canned cycles,
repetition blocks and loops.
Having this option active and the program execution interrupted, the user can use the cursor
to select an information line and press [ENTER] to skip to the corresponding program block.

Description of the information displayed.

The information is laid out in a table with four columns and having the following meaning.
8.

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Working in the program window.
Column. Meaning.

S Nesting level of the subroutine.

P Nesting level of the local parameters used in the subroutine.

Sub Name of the program, subroutine or canned cycle.

Op Type of block being simulated. The loops are shown with a progress bar and a
text indicating the loop it is in.

The window shows the following information.

Type of block. Information displayed.

L Name of the subroutine

LL Name of the subroutine

#CALL Name of the subroutine

#PCALL Name of the subroutine

#MCALL Name of the subroutine

G180 through G189 Name of subroutine associated with the G function.

M function. Name of the subroutine associated with the M function.

T function. Name of the subroutine associated with the T function.

Canned cycle. G function associated with the canned cycle.

#EXEC Name of the subroutine

#EXBLK

$RPT Number of current loop and total number of loops.

$FOR Number of current loop and total number of loops.

$WHILE Number of current loop.

$DO Number of current loop.

$IF Text "IF".

$SWITCH Text "SWITCH".

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8.9 Statistics window

This window offers an estimate the total program execution time at 100% of the programmed
feedrate and the machining time for each tool. For this execution time estimate, the CNC
analyzes the following.
• The machining and positioning time for each tool used in the program.
• The number of "M" functions that are executed.
• The number of tool changes performed.

8. Description of the statistics window

EDISIMU MODE (EDITING AND SIMULATION)
Statistics window

This statistics window shows the following information:

A General information.
It shows a time estimate of program execution at 100% of the programmed feedrate, the
number of "M" functions executed and the number of tool changes made.
B Machining time for each tool.
It shows a list of the tools used in the program indicating the machining time for each
tool and the total positioning time.
C "G" functions active during simulation.

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8.9.1 Time estimates

The statistics window shows an estimate of the execution of the program selected in the
editing window, and whose name appears at the bottom center of the screen.

8.

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Statistics window
The process to estimate time is the following:
1 Use the program window to select the first and last block for the execution time estimate.
If not selected, the execution time estimate will be done from the first block of the program
to the execution of one of the end-of-program functions "M02" or "M30".
2 Select the desired simulation options.
3 From the vertical softkey menu, start calculating the execution time estimate.

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9. FMC (FAGOR MACHINING
CALCULATOR).

The FMC application consists of a database of materials to be machined and machining

operations (milling and turning) and an interface to choose suitable cutting conditions,
particularly the feedrate of the axes (F) and the turning speed of the spindle (S). After
selecting a particular material and operation, the FMC offers a range of recommended cutting
conditions. The user must choose the desired cutting conditions and a tool among those
offered. Using this data, the application calculates the optimal F and S values for the
machining.
The user can insert the obtained result in a part-program or canned cycle. The FMC main
window allows for the selection of the data to be inserted.
• In the part-program, the FMC enters one block for each selected data. Each block
introduced by the FMC is accompanied by a comment indicating the material, operation
and associated tool.
• In a canned cycle, the FMC completes the associated data for the feedrate (F), speed
(S) and tool number (T).

Example of the blocks introduced by the FMC for the part-program.

; This is a comment!!!
T2 ; ### FMC # Stainless steel # Rectangular Boss # T2
M6 ; ### FMC # Stainless steel # Rectangular Boss # T2
G94 F95.49 ; ### FMC # Stainless steel # Rectangular Boss # T2
G97 S1909.8 ; ### FMC # Stainless steel # Rectangular Boss # T2
#DMC ON [PWRSP = 0.38, FZMIN = 0.0200, FZMAX = 0.0600] ; ### FMC # Stainless
steel # Rectangular Boss # T2

To take full advantage of the FMC’s capabilities, the tools to be used must be fully defined
on the tool table - type of tool, diameter and number of teeth.

Accessing the FMC calculator.

CALC • In any CNC mode or in the cycle editor, press the [CALC] key (or [CTRL] [K]
keys). By calling the calculator in this manner, the FMC allows the calculated
values to be inserted into the cycle or in the ISO editor.
RECALL • In the canned cycle editor, place the icon on the F or S field and press
[RECALL]. By calling the calculator in this manner, the FMC allows the
calculated values to be inserted into the cycle.
• The calculator can also be accessed from the task window ([CTRL] [A] keys),
the "Accelerators" tab or “calculator” option.

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Exit the FMC calculator.

• Press [ESC] from any calculator page. The FMC does not modify the program
or the cycle.
• Press the “insert" softkey. If the FMC calculator was accessed from the
program editor, the calculator inserts the selected blocks into the program. If
the FMC calculator was accessed from the cycle editor ([RECALL] key), the
calculator completes the feedrate (F), speed (S) and tool number (T) fields
for the current operation (roughing, semi-finishing or finishing). If the FMC

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calculator was accessed from the cycle editor, ([CALC], [CTRL][K] or
[CTRL][A] keys), the calculator will not change the cycle data.
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9.1 FMC calculator.

This page allows the cutting conditions to be calculated for the chosen material and operation
and to insert the result into the edited program. The FMC only inserts the selected options
(green check mark to the left of the data).

A B

9.
C

FMC calculator.
FMC (FAGOR MACHINING CALCULATOR).
D
E
G
F

H I

(A) Selected material (the list shows the materials determined from the materials table).
(B) Selected operation (the list shows the operations determined from the operations table).
(C) User defined cutting conditions for the selected material and operation; minimum, maximum and
selected values for the calculation. For Fagor materials and operations, the minimum and
maximum values cannot be modified. When the tool is a “thread" type (external thread or blade),
the feedrate per tooth must define the pitch of the thread.
(D) Comment.
(E) Tool. Select a tool from the list or write the tool number directly.
(F) Function M6 (tool change). This field is only visible when the tool field is selected
(G) Tool information.
- Milling tools; "Diameter" and "Number of teeth" (non-editable values).
- Turning tools; “Part diameter" (editable value).
- Other types of tools; "Diameter" and "Number of teeth" (editable values).
(H) Calculated cutting conditions; feedrate and velocity. The units of the cutting conditions are given
in the active units (millimeters or inches). The constant surface speed (m/min or ft/min) is only
available on the lathe model or dual-purpose machine.
(I) Calculated cutting conditions; cutting power and instruction to activate the DMC.
(J) Coating of the tool selected based on the recommended chosen values.

i • The DMC function is subject to the corresponding software option. If this software option is not
active, the FMC calculator will not calculate the DMC function.
• The DMC is only available for the Fagor digital servo master spindle; if the master spindle is analog,
the FMC calculator cannot calculate the DMC function. The spindle must be enabled for the DMC
in the machine parameter DMCSPDL.
• DMC is only available for milling operations with "Milling" and "Surface milling” operations. For all
other operations, the FMC calculator will not calculate the DMC function.

Vertical softkey menu.

Softkey. Meaning.
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This softkey (or the [INS] key) inserts the result obtained from the FMC calculator into
the program being edited.

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Copy.
This softkey copies the result obtained from the FMC calculator to the clipboard. The
contents of the clipboard may be pasted into the ISO program editor. To paste the
contents of the clipboard into a program, press [CTRL] + [V].

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9.2 Materials table.

This table lists the materials defined by Fagor, the OEM and the user. The OEM and the user
may add or delete their own materials, but they cannot modify or delete those defined by
Fagor (with the exception of the KC value).

9.
FMC (FAGOR MACHINING CALCULATOR).
Materials table.

A B C D E F G

(A) The materials defined by Fagor are labeled with a lock icon and cannot be modified. OEM and
user materials do not have any icon.
(B) Material description.
(C) Numbering system for steel, according to EN 10020 (WNr standard numbering).
(D) Classification of materials according to the UNE standard.
(E) Classification of materials according to the AISI standard.
(F) Specific cutting force.
(G) Hide the material in the FMC window.

Double click on either heading of the first two columns to sort the table by that criterion. The
green row indicates the material selected in the FMC window.

Vertical softkey menu.

Softkey. Meaning.

Add material.
This softkey adds a material to the list.

Delete material.
This softkey deletes a material from the list. Only materials defined by the OEM and
the user can be deleted.

Save table.
The table must be saved each time the OEM or the user add a material, modify any
value or change the "Hidden" status.
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9.3 Operations table.

This table lists the operations defined by Fagor, the OEM and the user. The OEM and the
user may add or delete their own operations, but they cannot modify or delete those defined
by Fagor.

9.

FMC (FAGOR MACHINING CALCULATOR).

Operations table.
A B C D

(A) The operations defined by Fagor are labeled with a lock icon and cannot be modified. OEM and
user operations do not have any icon.
(B) Operation description.
(C) Tool type. These are the default types from the tool table.
(D) Hide the operation in the FMC window.

Double click on either heading of the first two columns to sort the table by that criterion. The
green row indicates the operation selected in the FMC window.

Vertical softkey menu.

Softkey. Meaning.

Add material.
This softkey adds an operation to the list.

Delete operation.
This softkey deletes an operation from the list. Only operations defined by the OEM
and the user can be deleted.

Save table.
The table must be saved each time the OEM or the user add an operation, modify
any value or change the "Hidden" status.

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9.4 Working with the FMC.

9.
FMC (FAGOR MACHINING CALCULATOR).
Working with the FMC.

To calculate the proper cutting conditions using the FMC, follow these steps.
1 Choose a material and an operation and, if necessary, determine the material and the
operation from the corresponding screen. See "9.2 Materials table." on page 196. See
"9.3 Operations table." on page 197.
2 Choose a tool from those listed by the FMC, whose type matches those on the tool table
for the selected operation. When choosing the tool, be aware that it must be suitable for
machining the selected material.

DANGER
If a tool is chosen that is not suitable for the selected material, there may be a risk of tool breakage
or "ejection risk".

3 The FMC calculates the optimal cutting conditions (F and S) for the chosen material,
operation and tool. Select the remaining data to insert into the program (tool, comment,
etc.).
4 Press the “insert" softkey to insert blocks into the program.

9.5 Backup/Restore. Data backup copy.

i The CNC only allows doing the backup or restore when there is no power (e.g. E-stop button pressed).

The utilities mode may be used to make a backup of the CNC configuration (OEM and user
data) to be restored later one if necessary. When selecting the data to be included in a backup
or restore, the database containing the materials and operations added by the manufacturer
CNC 8070 or user is in the Tables section under "User Data". See "19.6 Data safety backup. Backup
- Restore" on page 341.

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10. FCAS (FAGOR COLLISION
AVOIDANCE SYSTEM).

i FCAS is only available on single-channel machines that use HD graphics with a model configuration
of the machine adjusted to reality (xca file). Default xca files supplied by Fagor are generic, which
means they are not suitable for the FCAS option.

The FCAS (Fagor Collision Avoidance System) option monitors automatically, in MDI/MDA,
manually and tool inspection movements in real time, so as to avoid collisions between the
tool and the machine. Otherwise, the FCAS option does not supervise the movements during
the machine home search. When the FCAS option detects the likelihood of a collision, it halts
any movement within a predefined safety margin defined by the machine configuration.
The FCAS option requires that the HD graphics to be active and that there is a defined a
model configuration of the machine adjusted to reality (.xca file), which includes all its moving
parts. The FCAS option can detect collisions with all these drawn parts. After defining the
machine configuration, an extra safety region must be drawn for all parts that serves as a
safety zone for braking.

Machine confirguration (xca file).

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10.1 FCAS status.

The FCAS status icons are only available when the SOFT FCAS software option is enabled. If it is not
enabled, the CNC will not display any icon.

The CNC will display the FCAS status on the top bar.

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FCAS status.
FCAS (FAGOR COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM).

Icon. Meaning.

Active feature.

Feature is disabled; the machine configuration is not loaded (xca file), the HD
graphics are not selected or the PLC has disabled this feature.

Blinking icon.
• The axes are close to the collision zone.
• CPU overload during collision detection calculations.
The variable VGCOLLISIONPERF indicates more details behind the cause of the
blinking.

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10.2 FCAS operation.

Although the FCAS option reduces the risk of collisions, it does not guarantee that these are completely
avoided. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the user to ensure that there are no obstacles that could
cause a collision during the machining process, even when the FCAS option is active.
• The FCAS option does not monitor collisions for the part.
• The FCAS option only monitors collisions with the parts of the machine that the OEM has correctly
included (position, dimensions, etc.) in the machine configuration. The parts that have not been
included in the configuration are not supervised.

The collision control is activated/deactivated from the PLC. The user may do so using the
keypad if the OEM has been provided a button or key for this purpose. Additionally, the HD
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graphics must be selected and the machine configuration must be loaded (xca file). Collision

FCAS operation.
FCAS (FAGOR COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM).
control is not active if the STD graphics (Fagor standard graphics) are selected.

Automatic mode and MDI/MDA.

If the CNC detects that the tool is going to collide, it halts the execution of the program and
displays a collision limit reached error.

Manual mode.

The CNC will start to brake if the direction of the tool approaches a collision zone. The
movement will automatically stop when it reaches a collision point and “Collision limit
reached” message will be shown. When the collision zone is reached, with the axes idling,
the axes can only be moved again in the opposite direction in which they were moving toward
the collision zone until leaving the near-collision zone.

During braking, or if a movement in the direction of a collision is insisted on, the axis may go beyond
the safety zone.

EDISIMU mode.

For a program simulation, the FCAS option can be activated or deactivated from the softkey
menu. If the CNC detects that the tool is going to collide, it halts the program simulation and
displays a collision limit reached error, indicating the program line and the block forcing the
collision.

Softkey. Meaning.

Deactivating the FCAS.

Activating the FCAS.

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11. PROFILE EDITOR

11.1 Interface description.

The profile editor is used to edit quickly and easily simple rectangular, circular profiles and
any type of profile consisting of straight and curved sections. As the profile data is entered,
the editor shows a graphic representation of the profile.

Autozoom
Y Part zero
B
Cntr-clock. arc
40 X1 -10.0000
Y1 -20.0000
30 X2 -20.0000
Y2 -10.0000
20 Xc -20.0000 C
Yc -20.0000
10
Radius 10.0000
A Tangency No
X ISO
-50 -40 -30 -20 -10 10 20 30 40 50

-10
G03 G08 G90 X-20 Y-10 I-20
J-20
D

-20

-30

-40
E

A Graphic area. Graphic representation of the profile being drawn, axes coordinated with
autoscale and name of the axes that make up the plane. The name of the axis indicates
the positive direction of the axis.
B Status of the autozoom and part zero options, regarding the display of the profile at the
editor.
C Data entry area.
D Translation (conversion) of the selected profile or part of it into ISO code
E Area used to enter the values of the corners or the ISO coded text to be added to the
element.

Keyboard shortcuts.
These options will not be available when a menu for editing data or selecting items is active
at the editor.

Keys. Meaning.
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[] [] [] [] Move the graphics.

[+] [–] Enlarge or reduce the display area.

[/] Keeps the part zero visible at all times.

[] Activate autozoom.

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Softkey menu.
The options that may be selected from the softkey menu make it possible to edit profiles,
modify edited profiles, select the zoom, the work plane, undo the last change and end the
editing session. While editing or modifying the profile, the softkey menu offers the option to
undo the last operation. Likewise, it offers the option to save the profile at any time.

Softkey. Meaning.

Edit Edit a new profile, enlarge an existing profile or import a profile saved
in DXF format. See "11.2 Define a new profile, enlarge an existing one

11. Modify
or import one from a file." on page 206.

Modify, insert or delete elements of a profile. See "11.3 Modify a profile

and insert corners" on page 215.
PROFILE EDITOR
Interface description.

Displayed area Modify the zoom of the graphics area. See "11.4 Configuring the profile
editor. Displayed area." on page 217.

Plane Define the work plane. See "11.5 Configuring the profile editor. Define
the work plane." on page 217.

End End the profile editing session and insert the edited profiles into the
program. See "11.6 End the session at the editor." on page 217.

Undo Undo the last operation.

Save and continue Save the profile and continue editing. Using this key does not require that
the profile be completed.

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11.1.1 How to use the profile editor.

Several profiles may be edited without having to exit the profile editor. To edit a profile,
proceed as follows:
1 Define the work plane at the profile editor.
2 Select the type of profile to be edited, such as a circular or rectangular profile or any
profile.
3 For a rectangular or circular profile, define its data and insert it. For any profile, first select

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the starting point of the profile. Once the first point has been selected, draw the profile,
which will be made up of straight and curved sections. If it has corner rounding,
chamfering or tangential entries and exits, use one of these methods:
• Treat them as individual sections when having enough information to define them.

PROFILE EDITOR
Interface description.
• Ignore them while defining the profile and, once it has been defined, select the corners
that have those characteristics and insert them.
4 End the profile editing session by inserting them into the program. The portion of ISO-
code program corresponding to the edited profile will be identified with the line
"(#PROFILE)" or it will appear framed between the lines "(#PROFILE BEGIN)" and
"(#PROFILE END)".

Data editing
All data need not be defined; but it is recommended to define all the known data. To define
the profile data, proceed as follows:
1 Press the softkey corresponding to the data to be defined.
2 Key in the desired value (which may be a numeric constant or an expression entered via
the calculator). Use the [SPACE] key to change the value of a non-numerical data
(tangency, direction, etc.). Press [CTRL]+[K] to access the calculator.
3 Press [ENTER] to accept the defined value or [ESC] to reject it and return to the previous
one. If the entered value is accepted, the CNC will select the next data.
4 Once all the data has been defined, press the "Validate" softkey and the CNC will show
the profile that has been defined.

Displaying incomplete sections

If there isn't enough data to show the defined section, the CNC will draw as much of it as
it knows. The sections that are not fully defined will be shown with a dash line.
If there are more than one possibility, use the arrow keys to view the available options one
by one except the ones that could generate tangency errors later on. To select the desired
option, press [ENTER]. The sections with several possibilities will be shown in green
whereas the rest of the sections will be shown in white.

X1 = ? Y1 = ? X1 = 40 Y1 = 30
X2 = ? Y2 = ? X2 = ? Y2 = ?
Angle = 60º Xc = ? Yc = ? CNC 8070
Tangent = Yes Radius = 20
Tangent = Yes

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11.2 Define a new profile, enlarge an existing one or import one from a
file.

With the softkey menu of this screen, it is possible to define any profile, a circular or a
rectangular one. It can also be used to enlarge a profile already defined or import a profile
saved in DXF format.

Softkey. Meaning.

Profile Softkey for editing any profile by defining the straight and curved sections

11. that make it up.

See "11.2.1 Define any profile using straight and curved sections." on
page 207.
PROFILE EDITOR
Define a new profile, enlarge an existing one or import one from a file.

Circle Softkey for quickly defining a circular profile.

See "11.2.2 Define a circular profile." on page 209.

Rectangle Softkey for quickly defining a rectangular profile.

See "11.2.3 Define a rectangular profile." on page 210.

Expand a profile Softkey for adding straight and curved sections to the profile.
See "11.2.4 Enlarge a profile." on page 210.

Import profile Softkey for importing a profile in DXF format.

See "11.2.5 Import a profile from a DXF file." on page 211.

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11.2.1 Define any profile using straight and curved sections.

For any element of the profile, the softkey menu may be used to define the data in Cartesian
or Polar coordinates as well as in absolute or incremental coordinates. The softkeys for these
options are only available when allowed by the selected data.

Softkey. Meaning.

Cartesian Softkey to select either Cartesian or Polar coordinates.

Polar

ABS
INC
Softkey to select either absolute or incremental coordinates. Being the
incremental coordinates active, the editor will show the symbol  next to the
affected data.
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PROFILE EDITOR
Define a new profile, enlarge an existing one or import one from a file.
Polar origin Softkey to define the Polar origin.

Direction Direction of the profile; clockwise or counterclockwise.

Validate Validate the profile defined.

Define the starting point of the profile.

BACK When selecting a new profile, the starting point must always be defined first. Once the
profile's starting point has been defined, the softkey menu will show the necessary options
to define the profile. To return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

The starting point may be edited both in Cartesian and Polar coordinates, but always in
absolute coordinates.

Define a straight section of the profile.

The end point of the section may be edited both in Cartesian and Polar coordinates as well
as in absolute or incremental coordinates. Being the incremental coordinates active, the
editor will show the symbol  next to the affected data.

Cartesian coordinates.

The data definition area shows the following data.

Data. Information

X1, Y1 Coordinates of the starting point of the section on each axis of the active plane
at the editor.

X2, Y2 Coordinates of the end point of the section on each axis of the active plane at
the editor.

Angle Angle of the profile with the abscissa axis.

Tangency Tangency with the previous section of the profile.

Polar coordinates.

The data definition area shows the following data.

Data. Information

r1, 1 Radius and Polar angle of the section's starting point.

r2, 2 Radius and Polar angle of the section's end point.

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Angle Angle of the profile with the abscissa axis.

Tangency Tangency with the previous section of the profile.

Define a curved section (clockwise or counterclockwise) of the (REF: 2008)

profile.
The end point and the center of the section may be edited both in Cartesian and Polar
coordinates as well as in absolute or incremental coordinates. Both points may have different
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different Polar origin. Being the incremental coordinates active, the editor will show the
symbol  next to the affected data.

Cartesian coordinates.

The data definition area shows the following data.

Data. Information

X1, Y1 Coordinates of the starting point of the section on each axis of the active plane
at the editor.

11. X2, Y2 Coordinates of the end point of the section on each axis of the active plane at
the editor.

Xc, Yc Coordinates of the center of the section on each axis of the active plane at the
PROFILE EDITOR
Define a new profile, enlarge an existing one or import one from a file.

editor.

Radius Radius of the arc.

Tangency Tangency with the previous section of the profile.

Polar coordinates.

The data definition area shows the following data.

Data. Information

r1, 1 Radius and Polar angle of the section's starting point.

r2, 2 Radius and Polar angle of the section's end point.

rc, c Radius and Polar angle of the section's center point.

Radius Radius of the arc.

Tangency Tangency with the previous section of the profile.

Start a new profile.

This softkey may be used to add a new profile to the current one, for example to define a
pocket with islands.

Modify the last element of the profile.

This softkey may be used to modify the last element added to the profile.

Undo the last operation.

This softkey may be used to "undo" the last operation made.

Save and continue.

To save the profile and continue editing. Using this key does not require that the profile be
completed.

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11.2.2 Define a circular profile.

The softkey menu may be used to define the data in Cartesian or Polar coordinates as well
as in absolute or incremental coordinates. The softkeys for these options are only available
when allowed by the selected data.

Softkey. Meaning.

Cartesian Softkey to select either Cartesian or Polar coordinates.

Polar

ABS
INC
Softkey to select either absolute or incremental coordinates.
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Polar origin Softkey to define the Polar origin. The softkey is only available when

PROFILE EDITOR
Define a new profile, enlarge an existing one or import one from a file.
Polar coordinates are active.

Direction Direction of the profile; clockwise or counterclockwise.

Validate Validate the profile defined.

The type of coordinates may be changed at any time and the editor will update the displayed
values.
• The starting point and the center may be edited both in Cartesian and Polar coordinates,
but both points must have the same type of coordinates. Therefore, a change of
coordinate type affects both points. If programmed in Polar coordinates, the Polar origin
will be the same for both.
• The starting point of the circle may only be edited both in absolute coordinates, whereas
the center may be edited in both absolute and incremental coordinates.

Define the data of the profile.

The data definition area shows all the data needed to define a profile. The data shown by
the editor depends on the active coordinate type, Cartesian or Polar. Being the incremental
coordinates active, the editor will show the symbol  next to the affected data.

Cartesian coordinates.

The data definition area shows the following data.

Data. Information
X1, Y1 Coordinates of the starting point of the profile on each axis of the active plane
at the editor.

Xc, Yc Coordinates of the center of the profile on each axis of the active plane at the
editor.

Radius Radius of the arc.

Direction Direction of the profile; clockwise or counterclockwise.

Polar coordinates.

The data definition area shows the following data.

Data. Information

r1, 1 Radius and Polar angle of the profile's starting point.

rc, c Radius and Polar angle of the profile's center point.

Radius Radius of the arc.

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Direction Direction of the profile; clockwise or counterclockwise.

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11.2.3 Define a rectangular profile.

The softkey menu may be used to define the data in Cartesian or Polar coordinates. The
softkey for this options is only available when allowed by the selected data.

Softkey. Meaning.

Cartesian Softkey to select either Cartesian or Polar coordinates.

Polar

Polar origin Softkey to define the Polar origin. The softkey is only available when

11. Direction
Polar coordinates are active.

Direction of the profile; clockwise or counterclockwise.

PROFILE EDITOR
Define a new profile, enlarge an existing one or import one from a file.

Validate Validate the profile defined.

The type of coordinates may be changed at any time and the editor will update the displayed
values.
• The starting point may be edited both in Cartesian and Polar coordinates.
• The starting point of the rectangle can only be edited in absolute coordinates.

Define the data of the profile.

The data definition area shows all the data needed to define a profile. The data shown by
the editor depends on the active coordinate type, Cartesian or Polar.

Cartesian coordinates.

The data definition area shows the following data.

Data. Information
X1, Y1 Coordinates of the starting point of the profile on each axis of the active plane
at the editor.

XL, YL Length of the profile on each axis of the active plane at the editor.
Angle Angle of the profile with the abscissa axis.

Direction Direction of the profile; clockwise or counterclockwise.

Polar coordinates.

The data definition area shows the following data.

Data. Information

r1, 1 Radius and Polar angle of the profile's starting point.

XL, YL Length of the profile on each axis of the active plane at the editor.
Angle Angle of the profile with the abscissa axis.

Direction Direction of the profile; clockwise or counterclockwise.

11.2.4 Enlarge a profile.

The softkey menu may be used to select one of the profiles of the editor and continue building
it by adding straight and curved sections. After selecting the profile, press the [ENTER] key
CNC 8070 to enter in editing mode where the softkey menu will show the options to define straight and
curved sections. See "11.2.1 Define any profile using straight and curved sections." on page
207.

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11.2.5 Import a profile from a DXF file.

The DXF format is standard for exchanging graphic files. The CNC can import this type of
files and, based on the contours and tool paths it contains, generate the ISO-coded blocks
of the part-program.
DXF files may be imported and modified in the program editor and in the profile editor. After
selecting the file, define how the various layers of the DXF file are to be interpreted.

How to draw and lay the drawing out. 11.

How to draw the contour and other elements (items).

PROFILE EDITOR
Define a new profile, enlarge an existing one or import one from a file.
Element.

Origin (zero point) of the The CNC uses the drawing zero point as part zero.
drawing.

Measuring units. DXF files do not contain any references to measuring units (mm or
inches); therefore, the CNC uses the ones defined in the part-program.

Contours. The DXF can consist of points, lines, arcs and polylines, but they must
be previously decomposed (uncombined). If the file contains polygons,
they must also be decomposed; otherwise, they will be ignored.

Holes. Drilling, tapping, etc must be represented with a single point. The CNC
interprets the circles that represent the drilling, etc. as paths to be
machined.
To keep the look of the drawing intact, place these elements on a layer
so the CNC can disable this layer when importing the drawing.

Laying the drawing out in layers.

A DXF file may be divided into layers offering the designer a way to lay the drawing out.
Although each layer can contain any type of information (layers, dimensions, etc.), it must
be borne in mind that the CNC uses the layers to define the order of the machining operations
and the height where they will be carried out; therefore, the following rules must be followed.
• A layer must not contain profiles located at different heights. When importing the file, the
CNC puts all the contents of the layer at the same machining height.
• Profiles placed at the same height may be on different layers.
• The elements that are not part of the machining operation (axes, dimensions, etc.) must
be placed on layers that do not contain contours so the CNC can ignore these layers when
importing the file.

Exporting the file to DXF format.

The DXF file must be in ASCII format, files in Binary format are not permitted. When
generating the DXF file from the drawing program, make sure that the file is saved in ASCII
format.
When generating the DXF file from the drawing program, select a 4-decimal resolution is
the CNC units are millimeters or 5 decimals if the measuring units at the CNC are inches.
A greater resolution increases the size of the DXF file unnecessarily because the CNC
ignores the excess of resolution.

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Importing a profile into the CNC.

When importing a DXF file, it shows the configuration window to define how the different
layers of the drawing must be treated.

A C

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PROFILE EDITOR
Define a new profile, enlarge an existing one or import one from a file.

B D

A List of drawing layers.

B File preview. The preview shows all the layers, even if they are disabled and the selected
layer is shown in a different color.
C Data of the layer selected with the cursor.
D Name of the axes.
E Output file configuration.

List of drawing layers.

The dxf file can be divided into layers, where each layer contains different part sections
(contours, dimensions, etc). The table indicates the following for each of the layers:
• Name of the layer, as defined in the dxf file.
• Layer priority or order.
• Offset (position) of the layer on the perpendicular axis.
• Dwelling of the layer; enabled or disabled (the layer appears shaded). When a layer is
disabled, the CNC does not insert it into the program (for example, coordinate layers or
auxiliary lines). To disable a layer, select it with the cursor and press the "Disable layer"
softkey. To re-enable the layer, press the same softkey.

Data of the layer selected with the cursor.

The following data must be defined for each layer.

• The priority defines the order in which the layers will be executed; i.e. the order in which
they will be included in the part-program. Priority 1 layers will be the first to be executed,
then priority 2 layers and so on. There can be several layers that have the same priority.
• Offset (position) of the layer on the perpendicular axis. The offset (height) allows each
layer to be executed for the desired Z coordinate (or that of the relevant perpendicular
axis).
• Depth of pass.
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Name of the axes.

The work plane and the perpendicular axis must be defined before importing the file into the
part-program (abscissa and ordinate) . To import the file into the profile editor, first define
the perpendicular axis; the work plane will be the one selected by the editor.
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Output file configuration.
• Origen X / Origen Y. Zero offset on the axes of the plane; the indicated offset is added
to all the blocks.
• Z offset. Safety distance for approaching to the profile.

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• Subroutine associated with circles. If a subroutine has been defined, the dxf converter
identifies the circles and converts them into a block with the indicated subroutine number
and the position of the center of the circle (for example, to convert the circles into drill
holes). If no subroutine has been defined, the dxf converter converts the circles to
segments with G2/G3.
• Subroutine to execute at the beginning of the program.
• Subroutine to execute at the end of the program.
Valid subroutines are G180-189, G380-G399 and G500-G599.

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PROFILE EDITOR
Define a new profile, enlarge an existing one or import one from a file.

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11.2.6 Editing a profile in ProGTL3 language.

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D
PROFILE EDITOR
Define a new profile, enlarge an existing one or import one from a file.

A Graphic area. Graphic representation of the profile being drawn, axes coordinated with
autoscale and name of the axes that make up the plane. The name of the axis indicates
the positive direction of the axis.
B Status of the autozoom and part zero options, regarding the display of the profile at the
editor.
C Status of the ISO option.
D Zone to edit the sections in ProGTL3 programming language.
The softkey menu may be used to perform the following actions.

Softkey. Meaning.
Displayed area. Softkey to modify the zoom of the graphics area. See "11.4 Configuring
the profile editor. Displayed area." on page 217.

ISO Softkey to insert the profile into the program using ISO code.

Finish Softkey to end the profile editor session. Before exiting, the profile editor
will prompt for the edited profile to be saved or not. See "11.6 End the
session at the editor." on page 217.
Save and continue. This softkey saves the profile and continues with the editing. Using this
key does not require that the profile be completed.

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11.3 Modify a profile and insert corners

This softkey menu may be used to change the defined profiles either changing or deleting
existing elements, inserting new ones or introducing rounding, chamfering and tangential
entries or exits. When selecting this option, the softkey menu will show the necessary options
to modify the profile.

Softkey. Meaning.

Modify element This softkey may be used to modify any data of a section of the

Insert element
profile.

This softkey may be used to insert a new element in any position of

the profile.
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PROFILE EDITOR
Modify a profile and insert corners
Delete element This softkey may be used to delete an element of the selected profile.

Corners This softkey may be used to include rounding, chamfers, tangential

entries or exits in the defined profile.

Additional ISO This softkey may be used to add an ISO coded line to a previously
closed profile. Once the ISO coded line to be added has been
entered, confirm the command by pressing the [ENTER] key.

Undo To "undo" the last operation made.

Save and continue To save the profile and continue editing. Using this key does not
require that the profile be completed.

Modify element
This softkey may be used to modify any data of a section of the profile. Once the desired
element has been selected, one may modify the type of section (straight or arc) or its data.
Once the element has been modified, press "Validate" to confirm the changes.
The CNC recalculates the new profile according to the data used to define that section and
the next one (tangency, angle, etc.)

Insert element
This softkey may be used to insert a new element in any position of the profile. After selecting
the section after which the element is to be inserted, select the type of section (straight or
arc) to be inserted, define its parameters and press the "Validate" softkey.
The CNC recalculates the new profile according to the data used to define that section and
the next one (tangency, angle, etc.)

Delete element
This softkey may be used to delete an element of the selected profile. Once the element to
be deleted has been selected, confirm the command by pressing [ENTER]. The CNC
recalculates the new profile.

Corner definition
This softkey may be used to include rounding, chamfers, tangential entries or exits in the
defined profile. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the type of corners that CNC 8070
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Softkey. Meaning.
Rounding Define a rounding at the profiles corners where it is possible.

Chamfer Define a chamfer at the corners of the profile where it is possible. (REF: 2008)
Tangential entry Add a tangential tool entry at the beginning of the profile.

Tangential exit Add a tangential tool exit at the end of the profile.

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Once the type of corner to be inserted has been selected, the CNC will highlight in red one
of the corners of the profile. Use the softkey menu or the following keys to select another
element of the profile or select a corner of another profile.

Key. Meaning.

Select the corners of the profile.

Select a corner of another profile.

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After selecting the corner of the profile to be modified and the CNC will request the value
(radius or size) of the corner.
• For a rounding, enter the rounding radius.
PROFILE EDITOR
Modify a profile and insert corners

• For a chamfer, enter the size of the chamfer.

• For a tangential entry, enter the entry radius.
• For a tangential exit, enter the exit radius.
After defining the value of the corner, press [ENTER] to insert the corner in the profile. Then,
one may select another corner or quit this mode by pressing [ESC].

Additional ISO.
This softkey may be used to add an ISO coded line to a previously closed profile. Once the
ISO coded line to be added has been entered, confirm the command by pressing the
[ENTER] key.

i When the profile is part of a conversational canned cycle, the CNC ignores the feedrate (F)
programmed in the additional ISO lines. The CNC uses the feedrates set in the canned cycle.

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11.4 Configuring the profile editor. Displayed area.

The softkey menu of this screen may be used to modify the zoom of the graphics area. When
accessing the "display area" menu, the softkey menu shows the following options:

Softkey. Meaning.

Zoom + Enlarge or reduce the display area.

Zoom -

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Optimum area Select the best zoom, i.e. it places the profile in the center of the graphics
window and selects the best zoom possible to show the whole profile.
Part zero Keeps the part zero visible at all times.

PROFILE EDITOR
Configuring the profile editor. Displayed area.
Autozoom Activate autozoom. When applying Autozoom, every time a new section is
inserted which goes beyond the screen, the profile will automatically be
centered and zoomed in or out to show the whole profile. This way, it will show
the whole profile again.

Validate Confirm the changes made.

When at the editor no menu is active to edit data or select elements, these options may be
applied with their corresponding hotkeys. See "Keyboard shortcuts." on page 203.

11.5 Configuring the profile editor. Define the work plane.

The softkey menu of this screen may be used to modify the axes of the plane and their
directions. At the lathe model, the direction and position of the axes are defined by machine
parameter GRAPHTYPE. When accessing the plane menu, the softkey menu shows the
following options:

Softkey. Meaning.

Abscissa axis Select the abscissa axis.

Abscissa direction Select the direction of the abscissa axis.

Ordinate axis Select the ordinate axis.

Ordinate direction Select the direction of the ordinate axis.

Validate Confirm the changes made.

11.6 End the session at the editor.

The "End" softkey ends the profile editing session. Before exiting the profile editor, it will offer the option
to save or not the edited profile.

Softkey. Meaning.
Save profile Insert the profile in the program and exit the profile editor. If the profile
has been resolved, the CNC will insert it in the part program that is
being edited. If the editor cannot resolve the profile due to lack of
data, the CNC will issue the relevant message.

Do not save profile Do not insert the profile in the program and it exit the profile editor.

Continue Do not insert the profile in the program and continue editing the
profile.
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11.7 Examples of how to define profiles.

11.7.1 Profile editor. Example 1 (milling).

11.
PROFILE EDITOR
Examples of how to define profiles.

Profile definition without rounding, chamfers or tangential entries and exits.

Section. Geometry.
Starting point X = 80 Y =-20
Straight X = 80 Y =20
Straight X = 20 Y =20
Straight X = 20 Y = 80
Straight X = 60 Y = 80
Counterclockwise arc X = 100 Y = 80 Center X = 80 Radius = 20
Center Y = 80
Straight X = 140 Y = 80
Straight X = 140 Y =20
Straight X = 80 Y =20
Straight X = 80 Y =-20

Definition of rounding, chamfers and tangential entries and exits

Select the "Corners" option. Press [ESC] to quit the "Corners" option.
Corner
Tangential entry Select point "1" Assign radius = 5
Chamfer Select point "2" Assign size = 10
Rounding Select point "3" Assign radius = 10
Rounding Select point "4" Assign radius = 5
Rounding Select point "5" Assign radius = 5
Rounding Select point "6" Assign radius = 10
CNC 8070 Chamfer Select point "7" Assign size = 10
Tangential exit Select point "1" Assign radius = 5

End of editing

Select the "END" option and save the profile. The CNC quits the profile editor and inserts
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11.7.2 Profile editor. Example 2 (milling).

11.

PROFILE EDITOR
Examples of how to define profiles.
Definition of a profile without rounding.
Section. Geometry.
Starting point X = 100 Y =20
Straight X = 80 Y =20
Straight X = 80 Angle = 90
Counterclockwise arc Center X = 75 Radius = 5 Tangency = Yes
(1)
Counterclockwise arc Center X = 100 Radius = 150 Tangency = Yes
(2)
Clockwise arc Center X = 40 Radius = 20 Tangency = Yes
Center Y = 80
• The CNC shows the options for section 2. Select the correct one.
• The CNC shows the options for section 1. Select the correct one.
Clockwise arc (3) Radius = 200 Tangency = Yes
Clockwise arc Center X = 80 Radius = 10 Tangency = Yes
Center Y = 160
• The CNC shows the options for section 3. Select the correct one.
Counterclockwise arc Radius = 40 Tangency = Yes
(4)
Clockwise arc Center X = 120 Radius = 10 Tangency = Yes
Center Y = 160
• The CNC shows the options for section 4. Select the correct one.
Clockwise arc (5) Radius = 200 Tangency = Yes
Clockwise arc Center X = 160 Radius = 20 Tangency = Yes
Center Y = 80
• The CNC shows the options for section 5. Select the correct one.
Counterclockwise arc Center X = 100 Radius = 150 Tangency = Yes CNC 8070
(6)
• The CNC shows the options for section 6. Select the correct one.
Counterclockwise arc Center X = 125 Radius = 5 Tangency = Yes
(7)
• The CNC shows the options for section 7. Select the correct one.
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Straight (8) X = 120 Y =20 Tangency = Yes
• The CNC shows the options for section 8. Select the correct one.
Straight X = 100 Y =20

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Rounding definition "A" and "B".

Select the "Corners" option. Press [ESC] to quit the "Corners" option.
Corners.
Rounding Select point "A" Assign radius = 5
Rounding Select point "B" Assign radius = 5

End of editing

11. Select the "END" option and save the profile. The CNC quits the profile editor and inserts
the profile in the part-program.
PROFILE EDITOR
Examples of how to define profiles.

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11.7.3 Profile editor. Example 3 (milling).

11.

PROFILE EDITOR
Examples of how to define profiles.
Profile definition.
Section. Geometry.
Starting point X = -60 Y =0
Clockwise arc Center X = -60 Radius = 20
Center Y = 20
Straight (1) Angle = 60 Tangency = Yes
• The CNC shows the options for section 1. Select the correct one.
Counterclockwise arc Radius = 15 Tangency = Yes
(2)
Straight (3) Angle = -70 Tangency = Yes
Clockwise arc Center X = -40 Radius = 25 Tangency = Yes
Center Y = 110
• The CNC shows the options for section 3. Select the correct one.
• The CNC shows the options for section 2. Select the correct one.
Counterclockwise arc Radius = 15 Tangency = Yes
(4)
Straight Y =130 Angle = 0 Tangency = Yes
• The CNC shows the options for section 4. Select the correct one.
Clockwise arc (5) Center X = 50 Radius = 15 Tangency = Yes
• The CNC shows the options for section 5. Select the correct one.
Counterclockwise arc Radius = 40 Tangency = Yes
(6)
Straight X = 50 Angle = 270 Tangency = Yes
• The CNC shows the options for section 6. Select the correct one.
Counterclockwise arc Radius = 10 Tangency = Yes
(7)
Clockwise arc Center X = 40 Radius = 30 Tangency = Yes CNC 8070
Center Y = 30
• The CNC shows the options for section 7. Select the correct one.
Straight (8) X = -60 Y =0 Tangency = Yes
• The CNC shows the options for section 8. Select the correct one.
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End of editing

Select the "END" option and save the profile. The CNC quits the profile editor and inserts
the profile in the part-program.

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11.7.4 Profile editor. Example 4 (lathe)

11.
PROFILE EDITOR
Examples of how to define profiles.

Profile definition without rounding, chamfers or tangential entries and exits.

Section. Geometry.
Starting point Z = 100 X=0
Straight (1) Z = 80 X=0
Straight (2) Z = 80 X = 50
Straight (3) Z = 60 X = 50
Clockwise arc (4) Z = 40 X = 90 Center Z = 60 Radius = 20
Center X = 90
Straight (5) Z = 20 X = 90
Straight (6) Z = 20 X = 110
Straight (7) Z=0 X = 110
Straight (8) Z=0 X = 150

Definition of rounding, chamfers and tangential entries and exits

Select the "Corners" option. Press [ESC] to quit the "Corners" option.
Corners.
Tangential entry Select the corner "1-2" Assign radius = 5
Chamfer Select the corner "2-3" Assign size = 10
Rounding Select the corner "5-6" Assign radius = 5
Rounding Select the corner "6-7" Assign radius = 5
Tangential exit Select the corner "7-8" Assign radius = 5

End of editing

Select the "END" option and save the profile. The CNC quits the profile editor and inserts
the profile in the part-program.
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12. GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (MILL
MODEL)

Solid and linear graphics for the execution and simulation of part-programs and canned
cycles of the editor. During machining, linear graphs display the tool path in real time, as well
as solid graphics for the tool removing material from the part. These graphics can display
up to 4 views of the machining process. Measurements can also be made for the part and
sections can even be made for the piece.

HD graphics and standard Fagor graphics.

The CNC can toggle between Fagor standard graphics and HD graphics from the task
window ([CTRL] + [A]), "Settings" tab. The CNC application must be restarted.

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12.1 Description of the graphic environment.

The graphic environment displays a graphic representation of the program that is being
executed or simulated and take measurements on the graphics.

C
D
E

12. A
F
GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (MILL MODEL)
Description of the graphic environment.

J
H

B I

Execution graphics.

C
D
E

F
J

B G

Simulation graphics.

A Graphic program representation.

B Program blocks.
C Active "M" functions.
D Active "G" functions and high-level commands.
E Tool information.
F “F” axis feedrate.

CNC 8070 G “S” spindle speed.

H Execution time "Cy Time" of the program.
I Position of the axes.
J Graph orientation.

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Graphic program representation.

Shows a graphic representation of the tool paths or of the part as the program is being
executed or simulated.

Program blocks.

It shows data on the selected program for execution and selects the first and final execution
blocks. During execution, the cursor shows the block being executed.

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Tool information.
• Number of the active tool "T".
• Active “D” tool offset.

GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (MILL MODEL)

Description of the graphic environment.
“F” axis feedrate.
• Simulation graphics. • “F real” real feedrate.
• “F prog” programmed feedrate.
• Execution graphics. • “F real” real feedrate.
• “F prog” programmed feedrate.
• Feedrate percentage active on the CNC (jog key,
program or PLC).
• Dynamic percentage “Dyn” machining.
• The text “F real” appears in red indicating that the PLC
is inhibiting the movement of the axes (FEEDHOL mark
active).

“S” spindle speed.

• Simulation graphics. • Real speed “S real” (“S1 real”, “S2 real”, etc).
• Programmed speed “S prog” (“S1 prog”, “S2 prog”, etc).
• If the text "Sreal" appears in red, it means that the PLC
is inhibiting the movement of the spindle (INHIBIT mark
active).
• Execution graphics. • Real speed “S real” (“S1 real”, “S2 real”, etc).
• Programmed speed “S prog” (“S1 prog”, “S2 prog”, etc).
• Active speed percentage for the CNC (JOG keypad,
program or PLC).
• If the text "Sreal" appears in red, it means that the PLC
is inhibiting the movement of the spindle (INHIBIT mark
active).
• The screen only shows the data on one spindle. If there
are several spindles in the channel, the data on the next
spindle may be displayed by pressing the "S" key.

Position of the axes.

• Simulation graphics. • Current position of the axes as compared to part zero.
• Execution graphics. • Current position of the axes as compared to part zero.
• If the name of the axis appears in red, it means that the
PLC is inhibiting the movement of the axes (INHIBIT
mark active).
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Graph orientation.

This zone shows the work plane appearing in the display area and an illustration representing
the size of the graph and the portion of the graphic area selected with the zoom. On 3D
graphics, the illustration shows the point of view of the graph displayed and it may be changed
by the operator.

Key. Meaning.

Select a new point of view.

12. ENTER Assumes the new point of view selected.

GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (MILL MODEL)
Description of the graphic environment.

ESC Cancels the selected point point of view.

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12.1.1 Softkey menus.

Vertical softkey menu.

The vertical softkey menu shows the options related to the operating mode that called upon
the graphic environment (EDISIMU mode for simulation, automatic mode for execution,
etc.).

Horizontal softkey menu (graphic area). 12.

When selecting this area, the horizontal softkey menu shows the necessary options for

GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (MILL MODEL)

Description of the graphic environment.
interacting with graphics.

Softkey. Description.

"Type of graphics" Select the type of graphics.

"ZOOM" Enlarge or reduce the whole graph shown or part of it.

"Dimensions" Define the size of the graphics representation.

"Point of view" Change the point of view of the graph and show it from another
perspective.
"Measurement" Measure the distance between two points.

"Clear screen" Clear the screen or delete the graphics displayed.

"Colors" Set the appearance of the graphics on display.

"Options" Set the appearance and some options of the graphic window.

"+Real" Display either the real or the theoretical tool path.

"+Error" Display the real path, but enlarging the error with respect to the
theoretical path. Pressing this softkey also activates the one
corresponding to the real path.

"Speed" Change the simulation speed.

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12.2 Type of graphics

When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the types of graphics available. The
various types of graphics may be line (3D lines, XY, XZ, YZ and Combined) or solid (Sections
and 3D solid). Line graphics show the tool path with lines of different colors and solid graphics
show an image of the part.
The type of graphics selected will remain active until another type is selected or the graphic
display is deactivated or the CNC is turned off. Likewise, when changing the type of graphics,
the CNC will maintain the graphic conditions (zoom, graphic parameters, display area, etc.),

12. defined for the last graphic.

"3D lines" Graphics

Type of graphics
GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (MILL MODEL)

This type of graphics displays a three-dimensional graph of the tool paths.

"Sections" Graphics

This type of graphic displays a top view (XY plane) of the part; it shows the machining depths
in different tones. It also displays the XZ and YZ sections for the areas shown by the indicators
of the top view.
These indicators may be moved around using the [][][][] keys, to display the different
sections of the part. The CNC shows dynamically the new section being selected.
The indicators may be moved at any time even while executing the program.

"XY" - "XZ" - "YZ" graphics

This type of graphic displays the tool paths in the XY, XZ or YZ plane.

"Combined" graphics

This type of graphic divides the display area in four quadrants and displays the tool path
corresponding to each plane XY, XZ, YZ and to the 3D view.

"Solid 3D" Graphics

This type of graphics displays a three-dimensional graph of the machining of the part. Starting
out with a 3D block which is "machined" as the program is executed or simulated.

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12.3 Zoom

The zoom option may be used to enlarge or reduce the whole graph shown or part of it. This
option is not available in the "Combined" type of graphics.
After selecting the "Zoom" option, a zoom frame will appear over the graphics. This frame
may be enlarged, reduced and moved around over the graphics already displayed in order
to select a particular portion of it to zoom into or out of.

Key. Meaning.

To move the zoom frame around.

12.

Zoom
GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (MILL MODEL)
+ _ To change the size of the zoom frame.

ENTER To validate and display the selected zoom area.

The graphics at the lower right-hand side of the screen shows two figures. The one shown
with lines only, indicates the dimensions of the display area and the one with colored sides
indicates the portion selected with the zoom.
BACK When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available zoom options. To return
to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

Zoom "Initial"

This option restores the size of the display are set via program or using the "Dimensions"
option.

Zoom "Automatic"

The CNC uses the zoom that it considers best according to the movements programmed.

Zoom "Previous"

This option displays up to two zooms defined earlier. After the second one, it shows again
the one defined last.

Zoom "Limits"

Only for the "Sections" type. In this graphics, zooming is done by moving the indicators that
appear framing the graphic sections.
With this option, it is possible to select the axis whose indicator is to be moved. The indicator
may also be selected with the [+] and [-] keys of the numeric keyboard in a rotary fashion
(Xmin, Xmax, Ymin, Ymax, Zmin, Zmax).

Zoom "Edit"

It is used to manually edit the zoom values. It is edited in the dialog area of the graphic window
that shows the dimensions of the zoom frame

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12.4 Dimensions

This softkey is used to define the size of the graphic representation by setting the maximum
and minimum coordinates of the graphics on each axis.
BACK When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the options available for setting the
dimensions. To return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

Dimensions "Automatic"

12. The CNC sets the dimensions that it considers best according to the movements
programmed.
GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (MILL MODEL)
Dimensions

Dimensions "Edit"

The CNC lets manually edit the dimension values. It is edited in the graphic window that
shows the dimensions of the graphics on each axis.

12.5 Point of view

This softkey is used to select the point of view on 3D graphics. This option is only available
for the types of graphics "Combined", "3D lines", "Sections" and "Solid 3D".
The orientation of the graphics may be directly selected at the graphic window by orienting
the XY plane and the Z axis. The XY plane may be rotated 360º and the Z axis 90º. The figure
at the lower right-hand side of the screen shows the point of view currently selected.

Key. Meaning.

To orient the XY plane.

To orient the Z axis.

ENTER To validate and display the selected point of view.

ESC To cancel the selected point point of view.

BACK When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the options available for selecting the
point of view. To return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

Point of view "Edit"

It is used to manually edit the orientation of the axes of the graphics. It is edited in the dialog
area of the graphic window that shows the current orientation of the axes.

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12.6 Measurement

This softkey may be used to measure the distance between two points. This option is only
available for the types of graphics "XY", "XZ", "YZ" and "Solid 3D".
When selecting this option, the section being measured will appear on the graphics with two
cursors and a dashed line. The cursor currently selected will appear in red.

Key. Meaning.

12.
To move the zoom frame around.

To change the size of the zoom frame.

GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (MILL MODEL)

Measurement
+

The dialog area will show the coordinates of both cursors, the distance between them on
the straight line and the components of that distance on the axes of the active plane. The
coordinates of the selected cursor will appear in red.
BACK When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the
main menu, press the [BACK] key.

Measurement "Point1" & "Point2"

This option is used to select the cursor to be moved (same as using the [+] key).

Measurement "Edit"

This option is used to manually edit the position of the cursors. It is edited in the dialog area
of the graphic window that shows the position of both cursors.

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12.7 Clear screen

This softkey is used to clear the screen or delete the graphics displayed. If a solid graphic
type is selected, the graphic representation will be reset and it will return to its initial state
without machining.

12.
12.8 Colors

This softkey is used to change the colors used in the graphic representation.
GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (MILL MODEL)
Clear screen

• In the line graphics, it is possible to choose the color for each type of tool path; the color
for rapid movements, paths with tool compensation, etc.
The real coordinates are only available for the execution of the program. The real
coordinate is the actual position of the tool which differs from the command coordinate
in the amount of following error (axis lag).
• In solid graphics, only the color of each side of the solid may be selected.
BACK When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the
main menu, press the [BACK] key.

Colors "Apply"

It assumes the new colors and applies them to the blocks drawn next. If the new colors are
not applied, the graphics are drawn with the old colors.

Colors "Edit"

It is used to select the new colors for the graphics. They are selected in the dialog area of
the graphic window that show the current colors.

Key. Meaning.

To move the cursor through the data.

ENTER To open and close the color palettes.

To move the cursor through the colors of the palette.

ESC To cancel the selected colors.

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12.9 Options

This softkey is used to set the appearance and some functions of the graphic window. These
options may be used at any time, even while executing a program.
BACK When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the
main menu, press the [BACK] key.

Option "Activate"

This softkey may be used to activate the graphics. The softkey appears pressed when this
option is enabled. The status of this softkey cannot be modified while executing or simulating
a program.
12.

Options
GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (MILL MODEL)
When the graphic representation is deactivated and activated, the current graphic is erased;
but the display conditions are kept active (type of graphics, zoom, graphic parameters and
display area) that were active before that mode was deactivated.

Option "Simple"

This softkey shows the single window for graphics. The softkey appears pressed when this
option is enabled.
The single window hides the dialog and data areas on the right-hand side of the graphic
window so the drawing occupies the whole graphic window.

Option "Hide Tool"

This softkey is used to hide or show the tool while simulating in "3D solid" graphics. The
softkey appears pressed when this option is enabled.
Lathe tools are never displayed regardless of the status of this softkey. When it is a lathe
tool, this softkey may be activated to hide the tool, but it cannot be deactivated to show the
tool.

Option "Print"

This softkey may be used to print the graphics in the pre-determined printer or save it as a
file (bmp format) at the CNC. When selecting the "File" option, it will be saved in the folder
"C:\Cnc8070\Users\Reports\"; the file name may be selected using the "Print configuration"
softkey.
When selecting this option, the CNC will show a dialog box requesting the print destination
(printer or file). After selecting the destination, press [ENTER] to print it or [ESC] to cancel it.

Option "Print setup"

It is used to set the printing configuration. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog
box where the following may be defined:
• The title of the graphics that will appear next to it in the print.
• The name of the file where the graphics will be stored when printing out to a file.
After filling out the data, press [ENTER] to accept them or [ESC] to cancel them.

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12.10 Real coordinates

This softkey is used to draw the real tool path or the theoretical tool path. This option is only
available in line type graphics.
This option is only available when executing the program; not when simulating it. When
selecting this option (the softkey will appear pressed), the CNC draws the actual (real) tool
path.

12. 12.11 Real coordinates with enlarged error

GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (MILL MODEL)
Real coordinates

This softkey shows the real path, but enlarging the error with respect to the theoretical path.
The error enlargement factor may be set after pressing the softkey.
This option is only available when executing the program; not when simulating it. When
selecting this option (the softkey will appear pressed), the CNC draws the actual (real) tool
path with enlarged error. Pressing this softkey also activates the one corresponding to the
real path.

12.12 Simulation speed

This softkey is used to change the simulation speed.

BACK When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the options to set the simulation speed.
To return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

This option is only available when simulating the program; not when exeucting it.

Speed "Edit"

It is used to select the new simulation speed. It is selected using the graduated ruler that
indicates the active simulation speed.

Key. Meaning.

To move the ruler cursor.

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13. GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).

13.1 Graphic environment.

High definition solid 3D graphics for the execution and simulation of part-programs and
canned cycles of the editor. During machining, the HD graphics display the tool removing
the material from the part in real time, allowing for the condition of the part to be seen at all
times. HD graphics can display up to 4 views of the part, where each can be rotated, zoomed
in or zoomed out. Measurements can also be made on the part and even sections on the
piece from any angle.

HD graphics and standard Fagor graphics.

Using active HD graphics, the standard Fagor graphics can be accessed through the task
window [CTRL] + [A], "Settings" tab.

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13.1.1 HD graphics in automatic mode.

The automatic mode displays a graphical representation of the program being executed.

13.
E
Graphic environment.
GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).

A
F

B H

A. The graphical area displays a graphical representation of the tool paths, the solid or both.
B. Program or executed subroutine.
C. Active functions "M" and "G".
D. Tool number "T" and tool offset "D".
E. Real feedrate (F real), programmed feedrate (F prog) and axes override. Dynamic (Dyn) override.
F. Real speed (S real), programmed speed (S prog) and spindle override.
G. Execution time (Cy Time) of the program.
H. Programmed coordinate (Command) and axis position regarding the part zero referring to the tool
tip.

Vertical softkey menu.

The vertical softkey menu displays the options depending on the operating mode calling the
graphic environment; in this case, automatic mode. Refer to the chapter on "Automatic
mode" for more details on the functionality of these softkeys.

Horizontal softkey menu.

FOCUS The horizontal softkey menu changes depending on the area in which the focus
is located; graphics area or program area. Use the [FOCUS] key to change the
focus area.
• When the focus is on the program area, the softkey menu displays the options to manage
the program execution. The softkey menu is the same as the automatic mode. Refer to
the chapter on "Automatic mode" for more details on the functionality of these softkeys.

• When the focus is on the graphics area, the softkey menu displays the options to work
with the graphics. The softkey menu is similar to the graphics of the edisimu mode.

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13.1.2 HD graphics in edisimu mode.

The edisimu mode displays a graphical representation of the program being simulated.

D 13.

Graphic environment.
GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).
A
E

B G

A. The graphical area displays a graphical representation of the tool paths, the solid or both.
B. Program or simulated subroutine.
C. Axis position regarding the part zero referring to the tool tip.
D. Active functions "M" and "G".
E. Tool number "T" and tool offset "D".
F. Real feedrate (F real), programmed feedrate (F prog) of the axes.
G. Real speed (S real), programmed speed (S prog) of spindle.

Vertical softkey menu.

The vertical softkey menu displays the options depending on the operating mode calling the
graphic environment; in this case, edisimu mode. Refer to the chapter on “edisimu mode"
for more details on the functionality of these softkeys.

Horizontal softkey menu.

FOCUS The horizontal softkey menu changes depending on the area in which the focus
is located; graphics area or program area. Use the [FOCUS] key to change the
focus area.
• When the focus is on the program area, the softkey menu displays the options used to
manage the program simulation. The softkey menu is the same as the edisimu mode.
Refer to the chapter on “edisimu mode" for more details on the functionality of these
softkeys.

• When the focus is on the graphics area, the softkey menu displays the options to work
with the graphics. The softkey menu is similar to the graphics of the automatic mode.

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13.1.3 Horizontal softkey menu.

Softkey. Function.

Type of view.
• Select the type of view.
• Select the parts to view.
Configuration.
• Configuring the graphics window.

13.
• Configuring and activating the sections.
• Configure the colors of the tool path and solid.
• General configuration of the graphics.
• Cancel the graphics.
Graphic environment.
GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).

• Load a machine configuration (xca file).

Actions.
• Move sections.
• Print the diagram.

Delete.
• Removes the tool paths and resets the solid to its initial
dimensions.

Dimensions.
• Defines the type and size of the parts.
• Deletes parts.
• Saves and deletes parts.

Measurement.
• Measure the distance between two points.

Ver.
• Views the tool paths and the solid.
• Simulation speed.

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13.2 Move, rotate and zoom in or out on the graphic.

When no option has been selected on the softkey menu, it is possible to act upon the graphic
as follows.

Move the graphic.

To move the part of the active view, move the mouse while holding its right button or use the
following keys.

Key. Meaning.
13.

Move, rotate and zoom in or out on the graphic.

GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).
Move the part to the left or to the right.

HOME END Move the part up or down.

Rotate the graphic.

To rotate the part of the active view, move the mouse while holding its left button or use the
following keys [[][][][].

Zoom the graphic.

To zoom in or out on the active view, turn the mouse wheel or use the [+][-] keys.

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13.3 Select the type of view.

This option is used to select the point of view of the part. Since the screen may be divided
into 4 windows, the softkey only affects the active window (the one having the focus). The
screen may be selected with the tab key or with the keys [1] through [4] (depending on the
window to be selected).
• Top view.
• Front view.

13. • Left view.

• Right view.
• First user view.
Select the type of view.
GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).

• Second user view.

• Save the current view as user view.
• Select the part to be displayed.

User views.
The top view, front view and side views are predetermined views that may be moved or
rotated with the mouse or keyboard. The new position and orientation of the part may be
saved as a user view. The CNC keeps the saved user views even after being turned off.

Select the part to be displayed.

The graphics may have defined up to four different parts. Each of the four windows that the
screen may be divided into may display the same part or different parts. The following
softkeys only affect the active window (the one having the focus).

Softkey. Function.
General view.
In machines with rotary axes, this softkey allows the for the
rotating part or tool to be viewed.

Displays the first part associated with the channel. Each part
may be associated with one or more channels. See
"13.13 Editing, displaying and hiding parts." on page 249.
When changing channels, the displayed part changes. If
several channels are working on the same part, all of them
can show the same part.

View part 1. The menu shows a softkey per available part.

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13.4 Configuring the graphics window (properties of each window).

This softkey is used to configure the graphic properties of the active window, so each of the
four windows dividing the screen may have different properties. For example, a window may
show only the part to be machined and another one only the machining tool paths. The active
screen may be changed using the tab key or keys [1] through [4] (depending on the window
to be selected).
13.

GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).

Configuring the graphics window (properties of each window).
Properties. Meaning.
View part. To configure the window to view the part. To view the part, the "View solid"
option must be activated using the "View" softkey. See chapter
"13 Viewing the tool paths and the solid.".
View tool path. Configure the window to show the tool paths. To view the tool paths, the
option "View path" must be activated using the "View" softkey. See
chapter "13 Viewing the tool paths and the solid.".
View machine. Not used.

View tool colors. The diagram shows the tool path of each tool in the color assigned to it.
See "13.6 Configure the colors for the tool path and solid." on page 244.

View axes. The diagram shows the main axes of the origin channel for the part. The
origin of the axes coincides with the part zero. See "13.13 Editing,
displaying and hiding parts." on page 249.

View sections. C o nf i g u r e t he w i n d o w t o di s p l a y t h e ac ti v e s e c t i o n s . Se e
"13.5 Configuring and activating the sections." on page 242.

Enhance part edges. The diagram enhances the edges of the part.

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13.5 Configuring and activating the sections.

This softkey defines up to three planes used to divide the diagram. The sections are global
to all the defined parts. If there is a section defined in X100, it will cut all the parts that reach
this coordinate.

13.
Although the definition of the sections is global for all the defined windows, each window may
have different sections active. To view the sections in a window, one must also enable the
"View sections" option in the window properties. See "Configuring the graphics window
(properties of each window)." on page 241.
GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).
Configuring and activating the sections.

Configuring the sections.

B
A

A. Activate the sections in the active window.

B. Section configuration for all windows.

Define the sections (default values).

The “default values” button defines three sections, each of these are perpendicular to one
of the axes and cut the part in half.

Define the sections.

The resulting section will be a plane perpendicular to the vector defined in "Normal" and it
goes through the point defined in "Origin". The color of each section may also be defined.
• The "Origin" data defines the origin of the section.
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the orientation of the plane.

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30

50
Y
Zn Normal 0 0,5 0,9

70

Origin
Xn

70 50
Xn

0
Yn Zn
13.

GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).

Configuring and activating the sections.
X Xo Yo Zo

Activate the sections.

Each section may be activated individually.

To view the sections on the graphic, one must also enable the "View sections" option in the
window properties. See "13.4 Configuring the graphics window (properties of each
window)." on page 241. If the "View sections" option is not enabled, the graphic does not
show any section even if they are active. If the "view sections" option is enabled, the diagram
shows the active sections.

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13.6 Configure the colors for the tool path and solid.

This softkey is used to configure the colors for the part and for the tool paths. This
configuration is global for all the windows.

Path colors.

13. This option is used to assign colors to the following tool paths.
• Rapid traverse (G0).
Configure the colors for the tool path and solid.
GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).

• Compensated movements.
• Uncompensated movements.
• Canned cycles.
• Tapping.

Part colors.

This option is used to change the background colors, the colors of the machined areas and
the look of the part. The selected values remain until the CNC is turned off.
• Background color.
• Color of the machining operations carried out with the first five tools used on the graphic.
Here only the colors are defined, to display them, the "view tool colors" option must be
active in the properties of the view.
• Material used to represent the solid part. The "Advanced" button may be used to change
the properties of the selected material. Besides the various color components (diffuse,
ambient, etc.), the brightness and transparency of the part can also be defined.
Transparency may take values between 0 and 1. If the value of the transparency is other
than zero, the solid part becomes transparent.

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13.7 General configuration of the graphics.

This softkey may be used to configure the properties of the graphic environment, those
affecting all the windows.

13.

GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).

General configuration of the graphics.
A

A. Number of windows.
B. Graphic parameters.
C. Simulation speed.

Windows.

The graphic environment may be a full-screen window or may be divided into 2 or 4 windows,
each with different properties (for example a different view of the part). The screen may be
selected with the tab key or with the keys [1] through [4] (depending on the window to be
selected).

Graphic parameters.
These parameters influence the speed and quality of the graphics; the higher the value of
these parameters, the greater the graphics quality, but the slower the graphics speed.
• Machining accuracy. This selection bar allows to choose whether the graph considers
the machine dynamics (blue zone) or not (white zone). Selecting to include machine
dynamics increases the simulation time which depends on the dynamics.
• Refresh speed.

Simulation speed (edisimu mode only).

This bar allows the simulation speed to be determined under edisimu mode. The speed may
be modified during the simulation using the "View" softkey. See "13.18 Simulation speed
(edisimu mode only)." on page 253.
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13.8 Configuration. Cancel the graphics.

This softkey allows the graphics to be deactivated. When the graphics are deactivated, it is
not possible to graphically represent the program being executed or simulated. Graphics
under automatic and edisimu modes are deactivated independently.

13.
13.9 Configuration. Load machine.
GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).
Configuration. Cancel the graphics.

This softkey may be used to load a new machine configuration in HD graphics (xca files).
The CNC offers several xca files, one per model, containing the definition and configuration
of the machine for HD graphics. On power-up, the CNC assumes the last file used.
If the physical configuration of the machine changes during execution (for example, spindle
change with different number of axes), the corresponding xca file must be loaded so the
graphics show the changes. The xca files may be loaded either from the softkey menu or
from the program using the instruction #DEFGRAPH.
When changing the machine configuration, the CNC saves the part displayed on the screen
automatically as LastPiece.stl into the folder ../Users/Grafdata, and it recovers it after the
new configuration.

i The machine configuration files supplied by Fagor consist of a single file, the xca. These files cover
most configurations; therefore, new xca will have to be generated when the machine has some special
requirement that affects graphics.
When an OEM creates his own configuration files, for each xca file, he must create a ".def" file with
the same name that completes the configuration of the axes involved in the kinematics. Both files must
be copied when saving the configuration file in another folder.

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13.10 Actions. Move the active sections.

This option may be used to move the active sections. To move the sections, the active view
must have the "view sections" option enabled and it must also have a section active. To end
the possibility to move sections, press the [ESC] key or press the same softkey again. With
this option active, the bottom of the screen shows a message indicating the active section
and its data.

Select the section to move.

13.

Actions. Move the active sections.

GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).
One of the sections is always selected (the one highlighted in orange). To change the section
to be moved, use the tab key or with the [1] [2] [3] keys (depending on the section number).
The section to be moved appears in orange and the rest in the color they have been defined
with.

Move sections.
• If the section to be moved is perpendicular to one of the axes of the trihedron, like the
default sections, the [][] keys move the section in the positive direction of the axis
and the [][] keys move it in the negative direction of the axis.
• If the section is not perpendicular to any of the axes of the trihedron, it is necessary to
select one of the axes of the trihedron (hold one of the keys [X] [Y] [Z] down) and use
the [][] keys move the section in the positive direction of the axis and the [][] keys
move it in the negative direction of the axis.

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13.11 Actions. Print the graphic.

This option may be used to print the graphic out to the predetermined printer or out to a file.

Print the graphic.

13.
This softkey may be used to print the graphics in the pre-determined printer or save it as a
Actions. Print the graphic.
GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).

file (bmp format) at the CNC. When printing the graphic to a file, it will be saved in the folder
"..\Users\Reports\"; the file name may be selected using the "Print configuration" softkey.
When selecting this option, the CNC will show a dialog box requesting the print destination
(printer or file). After selecting the destination, press [ENTER] to print it or [ESC] to cancel it.

Print configuration.

This softkey may be used to set the printing properties. When selecting this option, the CNC
shows a dialog box where the following may be defined:
• The title of the graphics that will appear next to it in the print.
• The name of the file where the graphics will be stored when printing out to a file.
After filling out the data, press [ENTER] to accept them or [ESC] to cancel them.

13.12 Delete the graphic.

This softkey deletes the tool paths and resets the solid to its initial dimensions.

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13.13 Editing, displaying and hiding parts.

This softkey allows up to four pieces to be defined, either rectangular or cylindrical, and to
be assigned to various channels.
Rectangular part.

A B
13.

Editing, displaying and hiding parts.

GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).
C

G H

Cylindrical part.

A B

C D

G H

A. Part number.
B. Reference channel; used to define the origins and the dimensions.
C. Part type; rectangular or circular.
D. Longitudinal axis of the part (cylindrical parts only).
E. Part dimensions. To include a zero offset in the part, edit the zero offset at the minimum values
of the axes.
F. Channels associated with the part, for displaying. Since several channels may work on a part, in
order to be able to keep displaying the machining of that part when changing channels, it is
necessary to define which channels are working on that part.
G. Show the part
H. Hide the part.
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13.14 Automatic dimensions.

The CNC erases the graphics and sets the dimensions that it considers as optimal,
depending on the programmed movements, in the four windows dividing the screen.

13. 13.15 Saving part / Loading part.

Automatic dimensions.
GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).

These softkeys may be used to save and load the parts as stl files (STereoLithography) to
be used in a quick prototyping (for example, 3D printers). The stl files are saved in the folder
../Users/Grafdata.
In a machine configuration file exchange (xca file), the CNC automatically saves the current
part as LastPiece.stl and retrieves it after activating the new machine configuration.

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13.16 Measure the part.

This option may be used to measure the distance between two points. After selecting this
option, the line drawn between two measuring points above the diagram and the distance
between the both points on each of the axes (X, Y, Z) and the distance in a straight line
is shown below. Once measured, press the [ESC] key or press the same softkey again.
If the graphics environment is divided into several windows, the measuring points are only
visible in the active window.

13.

Measure the part.

GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).
For 3D views, the movement of the measuring points is limited to the part. To measure
distances beyond the part (tool paths), a 2D view must be selected (top, front, left or right).

Moving the measuring points.

The active measuring point, indicated in red, can be moved with the mouse or keyboard. It
is recommended to use the mouse.
To change the active measuring point, use the tab key or place the cursor over it.

• Use the keys [][][][] to move the active measuring point.

• Use the left mouse button to drag the measuring points.
• Click the mouse on any point on the screen, the active measuring point moves to that
point automatically.

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13.17 Viewing the tool paths and the solid.

This softkey toggles between the various types of diagrams. Each of the four windows
dividing the screen may display the diagram in a different way; to do this, the options "View
part" and "View path" must be selected in the window properties. See "Configuring the
graphics window (properties of each window)." on page 241.

Viewing tool paths.

This option only displays the tool paths. The

13. colors of the tool paths can be changed for the

softkey "Configuration” > "Colors” > "Path".
Viewing the tool paths and the solid.
GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).

Viewing the solid.

This option only shows the solid to be

machined. Each surface is represented by a
color associated with the corresponding
machine tool. The colors of the tools can be
changed for the softkey "Configuration” >
"Colors” > “Solid".

Viewing tool paths and solids.

This option only displays the solid to be

machined and the tool paths.

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13.18 Simulation speed (edisimu mode only).

This softkey allows the simulation speed to be changed under edisimu mode. After selecting
this option, the CNC displays a cursor for setting the simulation speed. To move the cursor,
use the mouses or the [SHIFT][] or [SHIFT][] keys.

13.

GRAPHICS HD (·M· MODEL).

Simulation speed (edisimu mode only).

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14. GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (LATHE
MODEL)

Solid and linear graphics for the execution and simulation of part-programs and canned
cycles of the editor. During machining, linear graphs display the tool path in real time, as well
as solid graphics for the tool removing material from the part. These graphs can show C-
axis machining processes and also allow measurements to be made on the part.

HD graphics and standard Fagor graphics.

The CNC can toggle between Fagor standard graphics and HD graphics from the task
window ([CTRL] + [A]), "Settings" tab. The CNC application must be restarted.

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14.1 Description of the graphic environment.

The graphic environment displays a graphic representation of the program that is being
executed or simulated and take measurements on the graphics.

C
D
E

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F
GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (LATHE MODEL)
Description of the graphic environment.

B I

Execution graphics.

C
D
E

B G

Simulation graphics.

A Graphic program representation.

B Program blocks.
C Active "M" functions.
D Active "G" functions and high-level commands.
E Tool information.
F “F” axis feedrate.
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H Execution time "Cy Time" of the program.
I Position of the axes.

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Graphic program representation.

Shows a graphic representation of the tool paths or of the part as the program is being
executed or simulated.

Program blocks.

It shows data on the selected program for execution and selects the first and final execution
blocks. During execution, the cursor shows the block being executed.

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Tool information.
• Number of the active tool "T".
• Active “D” tool offset.

GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (LATHE MODEL)

Description of the graphic environment.
“F” axis feedrate.
• Simulation graphics. • “F real” real feedrate.
• “F prog” programmed feedrate.
• Execution graphics. • “F real” real feedrate.
• “F prog” programmed feedrate.
• Feedrate percentage active on the CNC (jog key,
program or PLC).
• Dynamic percentage “Dyn” machining.
• The text “F real” appears in red indicating that the PLC
is inhibiting the movement of the axes (FEEDHOL mark
active).

“S” spindle speed.

• Simulation graphics. • Real speed “S real” (“S1 real”, “S2 real”, etc).
• Programmed speed “S prog” (“S1 prog”, “S2 prog”, etc).
• If the text "Sreal" appears in red, it means that the PLC
is inhibiting the movement of the spindle (INHIBIT mark
active).
• Execution graphics. • Real speed “S real” (“S1 real”, “S2 real”, etc).
• Programmed speed “S prog” (“S1 prog”, “S2 prog”, etc).
• Active speed percentage for the CNC (JOG keypad,
program or PLC).
• If the text "Sreal" appears in red, it means that the PLC
is inhibiting the movement of the spindle (INHIBIT mark
active).
• The screen only shows the data on one spindle. If there
are several spindles in the channel, the data on the next
spindle may be displayed by pressing the "S" key.

Position of the axes.

• Simulation graphics. • Current position of the axes as compared to part zero.
• Execution graphics. • Current position of the axes as compared to part zero.
• If the name of the axis appears in red, it means that the
PLC is inhibiting the movement of the axes (INHIBIT
mark active).
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Graph orientation.

For 3-D graphics, the user can modify the orientation (point of view) of the displayed graph.

Key. Meaning.

Select a new point of view.

ENTER Assumes the new point of view selected.

14. ESC Cancels the selected point point of view.

GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (LATHE MODEL)
Description of the graphic environment.

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14.1.1 Softkey menus.

Vertical softkey menu.

The vertical softkey menu shows the options related to the operating mode that called upon
the graphic environment (EDISIMU mode for simulation, automatic mode for execution,
etc.).

Horizontal softkey menu (graphic area). 14.

When selecting this area, the horizontal softkey menu shows the necessary options for

GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (LATHE MODEL)

Description of the graphic environment.
interacting with graphics.

Softkey. Description.

"Type of graphics" Select the type of graphics.

"ZOOM" Enlarge or reduce the whole graph shown or part of it.

"Dimensions" Define the size of the graphics representation.

"Measurement" Measure the distance between two points.

"Clear screen" Clear the screen or delete the graphics displayed.

"Colors" Set the appearance of the graphics on display.

"Options" Set the appearance and some options of the graphic window.

"+Real" Display either the real or the theoretical tool path.

"+Error" Display the real path, but enlarging the error with respect to the
theoretical path. Pressing this softkey also activates the one
corresponding to the real path.

"Speed" Change the simulation speed.

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14.2 Type of graphics

When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the types of graphics available. The
various types of graphics may be grouped into line graphics (XZ, XC. ZC and combined) and
solid graphics (Solid XZ, Solid XC, Solid ZC). Line graphics show the tool path with lines of
different colors and solid graphics show an image of the part.
The type of graphics selected will remain active until another type is selected or the graphic
display is deactivated or the CNC is turned off. Likewise, when changing the type of graphics,
the CNC will maintain the graphic conditions (zoom, graphic parameters, display area, etc.),

14. defined for the last graphic.

"XZ" - "XC" - "ZC" graphics

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Type of graphics

This type of graphic displays the tool paths in the XZ, XC or ZC plane.

"Combined" graphics

This type of graphic divides the display area in four quadrants and displays the tool path
corresponding to each plane planos XZ, XC or ZC.

"Solid 3D" Graphics

This type of graphics displays a three-dimensional graph of the machining of the part. Starting
out with a solid block which is "machined" as the program is executed or simulated.

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14.3 Zoom

The zoom option may be used to enlarge or reduce the whole graph shown or part of it. This
option is not available in the "Combined" type of graphics.
After selecting the "Zoom" option, a zoom frame will appear over the graphics. This frame
may be enlarged, reduced and moved around over the graphics already displayed in order
to select a particular portion of it to zoom into or out of.

Key. Meaning.

To move the zoom frame around.

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GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (LATHE MODEL)

Zoom
+ _ To change the size of the zoom frame.

ENTER To validate and display the selected zoom area.

A window is displayed on the graphics at the lower right-hand side of the screen. This window
indicates the graphic area selected with the zoom.
BACK When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available zoom options. To return
to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

Zoom "Initial"

This option restores the size of the display are set via program or using the "Dimensions"
option.

Zoom "Automatic"

The CNC uses the zoom that it considers best according to the movements programmed.

Zoom "Previous"

This option displays up to two zooms defined earlier. After the second one, it shows again
the one defined last.

Zoom "Edit"

It is used to manually edit the zoom values. It is edited in the dialog area of the graphic window
that shows the dimensions of the zoom frame

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14.4 Dimensions

It is used to define the size of the graphic representation by setting the inside and outside
diameters of the part and the maximum and minimum coordinates of the graphics on the
longitudinal axis.
BACK When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the options available for setting the
dimensions. To return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

14.
Dimensions "Automatic"

The CNC sets the dimensions that it considers best according to the movements
programmed.
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Dimensions

Dimensions "Edit"

The CNC lets manually edit the dimension values. It is edited in the dialog area of the graphic
window that shows the dimensions of the graphics.

14.5 Measurement

This softkey may be used to measure the distance between two points. This option is not
available in the "Combined" type of graphics.
When selecting this option, the section being measured will appear on the graphics with two
cursors and a dashed line. The cursor currently selected will appear in red.

Key. Meaning.

To move the zoom frame around.

+ To change the size of the zoom frame.

The dialog area will show the coordinates of both cursors, the distance between them on
the straight line and the components of that distance on the axes of the active plane. The
coordinates of the selected cursor will appear in red.
BACK When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the
main menu, press the [BACK] key.

Measurement "Point1" & "Point2"

This option is used to select the cursor to be moved (same as using the [+] key).

Measurement "Edit"

This option is used to manually edit the position of the cursors. It is edited in the dialog area
of the graphic window that shows the position of both cursors.

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14.6 Clear screen

This softkey is used to clear the screen or delete the graphics displayed. If a solid graphic
type is selected, the graphic representation will be reset and it will return to its initial state
without machining.

14.
14.7 Colors

This softkey is used to change the colors used in the graphic representation.

GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (LATHE MODEL)

Clear screen
• In the line graphics, it is possible to choose the color for each type of tool path; the color
for rapid movements, paths with tool compensation, etc.
The real coordinates are only available for the execution of the program. The real
coordinate is the actual position of the tool which differs from the command coordinate
in the amount of following error (axis lag).
• In solid graphics, it is possible to choose the color of the solid, of the tool, etc.
BACK When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the
main menu, press the [BACK] key.

Colors "Apply"

It assumes the new colors and applies them to the blocks drawn next. If the new colors are
not applied, the graphics are drawn with the old colors.

Colors "Edit"

It is used to select the new colors for the graphics. They are selected in the dialog area of
the graphic window that show the current colors.

Key. Meaning.

To move the cursor through the data.

ENTER To open and close the color palettes.

To move the cursor through the colors of the palette.

ESC To cancel the selected colors.

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14.8 Options

This softkey is used to set the appearance and some functions of the graphic window. These
options may be used at any time, even while executing a program.
BACK When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the
main menu, press the [BACK] key.

Option "Activate"

14. This softkey may be used to activate the graphics. The softkey appears pressed when this
option is enabled. The status of this softkey cannot be modified while executing or simulating
a program.
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Options

When the graphic representation is deactivated and activated, the current graphic is erased;
but the display conditions are kept active (type of graphics, zoom, graphic parameters and
display area) that were active before that mode was deactivated.

Option "Simple"

This softkey shows the single window for graphics. The softkey appears pressed when this
option is enabled.
The single window hides the dialog and data areas on the right-hand side of the graphic
window so the drawing occupies the whole graphic window.

Option "Lines"

This softkey hides the solid part of the graphics and only shows the tool paths. The softkey
appears pressed when this option is enabled.

Option "Print"

This softkey may be used to print the graphics in the pre-determined printer or save it as a
file (bmp format) at the CNC. When selecting the "File" option, it will be saved in the folder
"C:\Cnc8070\Users\Reports\"; the file name may be selected using the "Print configuration"
softkey.
When selecting this option, the CNC will show a dialog box requesting the print destination
(printer or file). After selecting the destination, press [ENTER] to print it or [ESC] to cancel it.

Option "Print setup"

It is used to set the printing configuration. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog
box where the following may be defined:
• The title of the graphics that will appear next to it in the print.
• The name of the file where the graphics will be stored when printing out to a file.
After filling out the data, press [ENTER] to accept them or [ESC] to cancel them.

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14.9 Real coordinates

This softkey is used to draw the real tool path or the theoretical tool path. This option is only
available in line type graphics.
This option is only available when executing the program; not when simulating it. When
selecting this option (the softkey will appear pressed), the CNC draws the actual (real) tool
path.

14.10 Real coordinates with enlarged error

14.

GRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT (LATHE MODEL)

Real coordinates
This softkey shows the real path, but enlarging the error with respect to the theoretical path.
The error enlargement factor may be set after pressing the softkey.
This option is only available when executing the program; not when simulating it. When
selecting this option (the softkey will appear pressed), the CNC draws the actual (real) tool
path with enlarged error. Pressing this softkey also activates the one corresponding to the
real path.

14.11 Simulation speed

This softkey is used to change the simulation speed.

BACK When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the options to set the simulation speed.
To return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

This option is only available when simulating the program; not when exeucting it.

Speed "Edit"

It is used to select the new simulation speed. It is selected using the graduated ruler that
indicates the active simulation speed.

Key. Meaning.

To move the ruler cursor.

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Simulation speed

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15. GRAPHICS HD (·T· MODEL).

15.1 Graphic environment.

High definition solid 3D graphics for the execution and simulation of part-programs and
canned cycles of the editor. During machining, the HD graphics display the tool removing
the material from the part in real time, allowing for the condition of the part to be seen at all
times. HD graphics can display up to 4 views of the part, where each can be rotated, zoomed
in or zoomed out. Measurements can also be made on the part and even sections on the
piece from any angle.

HD graphics and standard Fagor graphics.

Using active HD graphics, the standard Fagor graphics can be accessed through the task
window [CTRL] + [A], "Settings" tab.

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15.1.1 HD graphics in automatic mode.

The automatic mode displays a graphical representation of the program being executed.

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E
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Graphic environment.

A
F

B H

A. The graphical area displays a graphical representation of the tool paths, the solid or both.
B. Program or executed subroutine.
C. Active functions "M" and "G".
D. Tool number "T" and tool offset "D".
E. Real feedrate (F real), programmed feedrate (F prog) and axes override. Dynamic (Dyn) override.
F. Real speed (S real), programmed speed (S prog) and spindle override.
G. Execution time (Cy Time) of the program.
H. Programmed coordinate (Command) and axis position regarding the part zero referring to the tool
tip.

Vertical softkey menu.

The vertical softkey menu displays the options depending on the operating mode calling the
graphic environment; in this case, automatic mode. Refer to the chapter on "Automatic
mode" for more details on the functionality of these softkeys.

Horizontal softkey menu.

FOCUS The horizontal softkey menu changes depending on the area in which the focus
is located; graphics area or program area. Use the [FOCUS] key to change the
focus area.
• When the focus is on the program area, the softkey menu displays the options to manage
the program execution. The softkey menu is the same as the automatic mode. Refer to
the chapter on "Automatic mode" for more details on the functionality of these softkeys.

• When the focus is on the graphics area, the softkey menu displays the options to work
with the graphics. The softkey menu is similar to the graphics of the edisimu mode.

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15.1.2 HD graphics in edisimu mode.

The edisimu mode displays a graphical representation of the program being simulated.

D 15.

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Graphic environment.
A
E

B G

A. The graphical area displays a graphical representation of the tool paths, the solid or both.
B. Program or simulated subroutine.
C. Axis position regarding the part zero referring to the tool tip.
D. Active functions "M" and "G".
E. Tool number "T" and tool offset "D".
F. Real feedrate (F real), programmed feedrate (F prog) of the axes.
G. Real speed (S real), programmed speed (S prog) of spindle.

Vertical softkey menu.

The vertical softkey menu displays the options depending on the operating mode calling the
graphic environment; in this case, edisimu mode. Refer to the chapter on “edisimu mode"
for more details on the functionality of these softkeys.

Horizontal softkey menu.

FOCUS The horizontal softkey menu changes depending on the area in which the focus
is located; graphics area or program area. Use the [FOCUS] key to change the
focus area.
• When the focus is on the program area, the softkey menu displays the options used to
manage the program simulation. The softkey menu is the same as the edisimu mode.
Refer to the chapter on “edisimu mode" for more details on the functionality of these
softkeys.

• When the focus is on the graphics area, the softkey menu displays the options to work
with the graphics. The softkey menu is similar to the graphics of the automatic mode.

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15.1.3 Horizontal softkey menu.

Softkey. Function.

Type of view.
• Select the type of view.
• Select the parts to view.
Configuration.
• Configuring the graphics window.

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• Configuring and activating the sections.
• Configure the colors of the tool path and solid.
• General configuration of the graphics.
• Cancel the graphics.
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Graphic environment.

• Load a machine configuration (xca file).

Actions.
• Move sections.
• Print the diagram.

Delete.
• Removes the tool paths and resets the solid to its initial
dimensions.

Dimensions.
• Defines the type and size of the parts.
• Deletes parts.
• Saves and deletes parts.

Measurement.
• Measure the distance between two points.

Ver.
• Views the tool paths and the solid.
• Simulation speed.

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15.2 Move, rotate and zoom in or out on the graphic.

When no option has been selected on the softkey menu, it is possible to act upon the graphic
as follows.

Move the graphic.

To move the part of the active view, move the mouse while holding its right button or use the
following keys.

Key. Meaning.
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Move, rotate and zoom in or out on the graphic.

GRAPHICS HD (·T· MODEL).
Move the part to the left or to the right.

HOME END Move the part up or down.

Rotate the graphic.

To rotate the part of the active view, move the mouse while holding its left button or use the
following keys [[][][][].

Zoom the graphic.

To zoom in or out on the active view, turn the mouse wheel or use the [+][-] keys.

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15.3 Select the type of view.

This option is used to select the point of view of the part. Since the screen may be divided
into 4 windows, the softkey only affects the active window (the one having the focus). The
screen may be selected with the tab key or with the keys [1] through [4] (depending on the
window to be selected).
• Top view.
• Front view.

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• Right view.
• First user view.
GRAPHICS HD (·T· MODEL).
Select the type of view.

• Second user view.

• Save the current view as user view.
• Select the part to be displayed.

User views.
The top view, front view and side views are predetermined views that may be moved or
rotated with the mouse or keyboard. The new position and orientation of the part may be
saved as a user view. The CNC keeps the saved user views even after being turned off.

Select the part to be displayed.

The graphics may have defined up to four different parts. Each of the four windows that the
screen may be divided into may display the same part or different parts. The following
softkeys only affect the active window (the one having the focus).

Softkey. Function.
General view.
In machines with rotary axes, this softkey allows the for the
rotating part or tool to be viewed.

Displays the first part associated with the channel. Each part
may be associated with one or more channels. See
"15.13 Editing, displaying and hiding parts." on page 280.
When changing channels, the displayed part changes. If
several channels are working on the same part, all of them
can show the same part.

View part 1. The menu shows a softkey per available part.

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15.4 Configuring the graphics window (properties of each window).

This softkey is used to configure the graphic properties of the active window, so each of the
four windows dividing the screen may have different properties. For example, a window may
show only the part to be machined and another one only the machining tool paths. The active
screen may be changed using the tab key or keys [1] through [4] (depending on the window
to be selected).
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Configuring the graphics window (properties of each window).
Properties. Meaning.
View part. To configure the window to view the part. To view the part, the "View solid"
option must be activated using the "View" softkey. See chapter
"15 Viewing the tool paths and the solid.".
View tool path. Configure the window to show the tool paths. To view the tool paths, the
option "View path" must be activated using the "View" softkey. See
chapter "15 Viewing the tool paths and the solid.".
View machine. Not used.

View tool colors. The diagram shows the tool path of each tool in the color assigned to it.
See "15.6 Configure the colors for the tool path and solid." on page 275.

View axes. The diagram shows the main axes of the origin channel for the part. The
origin of the axes coincides with the part zero. See "15.13 Editing,
displaying and hiding parts." on page 280.

View sections. C o nf i g u r e t he w i n d o w t o di s p l a y t h e ac ti v e s e c t i o n s . Se e
"15.5 Configuring and activating the sections." on page 274.

Enhance part edges. The diagram enhances the edges of the part.

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15.5 Configuring and activating the sections.

This softkey defines up to three planes used to divide the diagram. The sections are global
to all the defined parts. If there is a section defined in X100, it will cut all the parts that reach
this coordinate.

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Although the definition of the sections is global for all the defined windows, each window may
have different sections active. To view the sections in a window, one must also enable the
"View sections" option in the window properties. See "Configuring the graphics window
(properties of each window)." on page 273.
GRAPHICS HD (·T· MODEL).
Configuring and activating the sections.

Configuring the sections.

B
A

A. Activate the sections in the active window.

B. Section configuration for all windows.

Define the sections (default values).

The “default values” button defines three sections, each of these are perpendicular to one
of the axes and cut the part in half.

Define the sections.

The resulting section will be a plane perpendicular to the vector defined in "Normal" and it
goes through the point defined in "Origin". The color of each section may also be defined.
• The "Origin" data defines the origin of the section.
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the orientation of the plane.

Activate the sections.

Each section may be activated individually.

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window properties. See "15.4 Configuring the graphics window (properties of each
window)." on page 273. If the "View sections" option is not enabled, the graphic does not
show any section even if they are active. If the "view sections" option is enabled, the diagram
shows the active sections.

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15.6 Configure the colors for the tool path and solid.

This softkey is used to configure the colors for the part and for the tool paths. This
configuration is global for all the windows.

Path colors.

This option is used to assign colors to the following tool paths.

• Rapid traverse (G0).
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Configure the colors for the tool path and solid.

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• Compensated movements.
• Uncompensated movements.
• Canned cycles.
• Tapping.

Part colors.

This option is used to change the background colors, the colors of the machined areas and
the look of the part. The selected values remain until the CNC is turned off.
• Background color.
• Color of the machining operations carried out with the first five tools used on the graphic.
Here only the colors are defined, to display them, the "view tool colors" option must be
active in the properties of the view.
• Material used to represent the solid part. The "Advanced" button may be used to change
the properties of the selected material. Besides the various color components (diffuse,
ambient, etc.), the brightness and transparency of the part can also be defined.
Transparency may take values between 0 and 1. If the value of the transparency is other
than zero, the solid part becomes transparent.

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15.7 General configuration of the graphics.

This softkey may be used to configure the properties of the graphic environment, those
affecting all the windows.

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General configuration of the graphics.

A. Number of windows.
B. Graphic parameters.
C. Simulation speed.

Windows.

The graphic environment may be a full-screen window or may be divided into 2 or 4 windows,
each with different properties (for example a different view of the part). The screen may be
selected with the tab key or with the keys [1] through [4] (depending on the window to be
selected).

Graphic parameters.
These parameters influence the speed and quality of the graphics; the higher the value of
these parameters, the greater the graphics quality, but the slower the graphics speed.
• Machining accuracy. This selection bar allows to choose whether the graph considers
the machine dynamics (blue zone) or not (white zone). Selecting to include machine
dynamics increases the simulation time which depends on the dynamics.
• Refresh speed.

Simulation speed (edisimu mode only).

This bar allows the simulation speed to be determined under edisimu mode. The speed may
be modified during the simulation using the "View" softkey. See "15.18 Simulation speed
(edisimu mode only)." on page 284.
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15.8 Configuration. Cancel the graphics.

This softkey allows the graphics to be deactivated. When the graphics are deactivated, it is
not possible to graphically represent the program being executed or simulated. Graphics
under automatic and edisimu modes are deactivated independently.

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15.9 Configuration. Load machine.

GRAPHICS HD (·T· MODEL).

Configuration. Cancel the graphics.
This softkey may be used to load a new machine configuration in HD graphics (xca files).
The CNC offers several xca files, one per model, containing the definition and configuration
of the machine for HD graphics. On power-up, the CNC assumes the last file used.
If the physical configuration of the machine changes during execution (for example, spindle
change with different number of axes), the corresponding xca file must be loaded so the
graphics show the changes. The xca files may be loaded either from the softkey menu or
from the program using the instruction #DEFGRAPH.
When changing the machine configuration, the CNC saves the part displayed on the screen
automatically as LastPiece.stl into the folder ../Users/Grafdata, and it recovers it after the
new configuration.

i The machine configuration files supplied by Fagor consist of a single file, the xca. These files cover
most configurations; therefore, new xca will have to be generated when the machine has some special
requirement that affects graphics.
When an OEM creates his own configuration files, for each xca file, he must create a ".def" file with
the same name that completes the configuration of the axes involved in the kinematics. Both files must
be copied when saving the configuration file in another folder.

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15.10 Actions. Move the active sections.

This option may be used to move the active sections. To move the sections, the active view
must have the "view sections" option enabled and it must also have a section active. To end
the possibility to move sections, press the [ESC] key or press the same softkey again. With
this option active, the bottom of the screen shows a message indicating the active section

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Select the section to move.

Actions. Move the active sections.
GRAPHICS HD (·T· MODEL).

One of the sections is always selected (the one highlighted in orange). To change the section
to be moved, use the tab key or with the [1] [2] [3] keys (depending on the section number).
The section to be moved appears in orange and the rest in the color they have been defined
with.

Move sections.
• If the section to be moved is perpendicular to one of the axes of the trihedron, like the
default sections, the [][] keys move the section in the positive direction of the axis
and the [][] keys move it in the negative direction of the axis.
• If the section is not perpendicular to any of the axes of the trihedron, it is necessary to
select one of the axes of the trihedron (hold one of the keys [X] [Y] [Z] down) and use
the [][] keys move the section in the positive direction of the axis and the [][] keys
move it in the negative direction of the axis.

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15.11 Actions. Print the graphic.

This option may be used to print the graphic out to the predetermined printer or out to a file.

Print the graphic.

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This softkey may be used to print the graphics in the pre-determined printer or save it as a

GRAPHICS HD (·T· MODEL).

Actions. Print the graphic.
file (bmp format) at the CNC. When printing the graphic to a file, it will be saved in the folder
"..\Users\Reports\"; the file name may be selected using the "Print configuration" softkey.
When selecting this option, the CNC will show a dialog box requesting the print destination
(printer or file). After selecting the destination, press [ENTER] to print it or [ESC] to cancel it.

Print configuration.

This softkey may be used to set the printing properties. When selecting this option, the CNC
shows a dialog box where the following may be defined:
• The title of the graphics that will appear next to it in the print.
• The name of the file where the graphics will be stored when printing out to a file.
After filling out the data, press [ENTER] to accept them or [ESC] to cancel them.

15.12 Delete the graphic.

This softkey deletes the tool paths and resets the solid to its initial dimensions.

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15.13 Editing, displaying and hiding parts.

This softkey allows up to four pieces to be defined, either rectangular or cylindrical, and to
be assigned to various channels.
Rectangular part.

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Editing, displaying and hiding parts.

G H

Cylindrical part.

A B

C D

G H

A. Part number.
B. Reference channel; used to define the origins and the dimensions.
C. Part type; rectangular or circular.
D. Longitudinal axis of the part (cylindrical parts only).
E. Part dimensions. To include a zero offset in the part, edit the zero offset at the minimum values
of the axes.
F. Channels associated with the part, for displaying. Since several channels may work on a part, in
order to be able to keep displaying the machining of that part when changing channels, it is
necessary to define which channels are working on that part.
G. Show the part
H. Hide the part.
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15.14 Automatic dimensions.

The CNC erases the graphics and sets the dimensions that it considers as optimal,
depending on the programmed movements, in the four windows dividing the screen.

15.15 Saving part / Loading part.

15.

Automatic dimensions.
GRAPHICS HD (·T· MODEL).
These softkeys may be used to save and load the parts as stl files (STereoLithography) to
be used in a quick prototyping (for example, 3D printers). The stl files are saved in the folder
../Users/Grafdata.
In a machine configuration file exchange (xca file), the CNC automatically saves the current
part as LastPiece.stl and retrieves it after activating the new machine configuration.

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15.16 Measure the part.

This option may be used to measure the distance between two points. After selecting this
option, the line drawn between two measuring points above the diagram and the distance
between the both points on each of the axes (X, Y, Z) and the distance in a straight line
is shown below. Once measured, press the [ESC] key or press the same softkey again.
If the graphics environment is divided into several windows, the measuring points are only
visible in the active window.

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GRAPHICS HD (·T· MODEL).
Measure the part.

For 3D views, the movement of the measuring points is limited to the part. To measure
distances beyond the part (tool paths), a 2D view must be selected (top, front, left or right).

Moving the measuring points.

The active measuring point, indicated in red, can be moved with the mouse or keyboard. It
is recommended to use the mouse.
To change the active measuring point, use the tab key or place the cursor over it.

• Use the keys [][][][] to move the active measuring point.

• Use the left mouse button to drag the measuring points.
• Click the mouse on any point on the screen, the active measuring point moves to that
point automatically.

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15.17 Viewing the tool paths and the solid.

This softkey toggles between the various types of diagrams. Each of the four windows
dividing the screen may display the diagram in a different way; to do this, the options "View
part" and "View path" must be selected in the window properties. See "Configuring the
graphics window (properties of each window)." on page 273.

Viewing tool paths.

This option only displays the tool paths. The

colors of the tool paths can be changed for the
softkey "Configuration” > "Colors” > "Path". 15.

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Viewing the tool paths and the solid.
Viewing the solid.

This option only shows the solid to be

machined. Each surface is represented by a
color associated with the corresponding
machine tool. The colors of the tools can be
changed for the softkey "Configuration” >
"Colors” > “Solid".

Viewing tool paths and solids.

This option only displays the solid to be

machined and the tool paths.

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15.18 Simulation speed (edisimu mode only).

This softkey allows the simulation speed to be changed under edisimu mode. After selecting
this option, the CNC displays a cursor for setting the simulation speed. To move the cursor,
use the mouses or the [SHIFT][] or [SHIFT][] keys.

15.
GRAPHICS HD (·T· MODEL).
Simulation speed (edisimu mode only).

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16. MDI/MDA MODE

The MDI mode lays over all the other work modes in such a way that when quitting the MDI
mode by pressing [ESC], the CNC goes into the work mode from where the MDI mode was
accessed.
The channel does not allow accessing its MDI/MDA mode if a program is being executed
in the same channel, except when it is interrupted. The blocks executed while a program
is interrupted alter the history of the program and these changes are maintained when
resuming the execution.

16.1 Interface description.

Standard window (MDI).

This window only shows the edit line of the MDI mode. In the MDI window, it is possible to
edit and execute new blocks or recover blocks saved in the block history, which may be
modified before executing them.

A Window for the MDI mode (Edit line) where the blocks to be executed are edited. Blocks
are edited one by one.

Full screen (MDA).

This window shows the blocks saved so far and the edit line of the MDI mode. It is possible
to edit and execute new blocks or recover blocks saved in the block history, which may be
modified before executing them.

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16.1.1 Softkey menus.

Horizontal softkey menu.

The horizontal softkey menu shows the following options.

Softkey. Description.

New block. Initiate the editing of a new block.

16. Modify. Restore from the history the block selected with the cursor and insert
it in the edit line. This option is the same as pressing [ENTER].

Delete. Delete the block selected with the cursor.

MDI/MDA MODE
Interface description.

Cancel edit. Cancel the editing of the block currently being edited. This option is
only available when editing a block.

Delete all. Delete all the blocks from the block history.

Save. Save the block history as an independent program.

Move up the block selected with the cursor.

Move down the block selected with the cursor.

Vertical softkey menu. Standard window (MDI).

The vertical softkey menu shows the following options.

Softkey. Description.
Place the MDI window at the top.

Place the MDI window at the bottom.

Shrink the MDI window.

Expand the MDI window.

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16.2 Edit and execute individual blocks.

While editing, it analyzes the syntax of the block being edited. When trying to execute, if the
block is incorrect, it shows a warning message and it does not execute it.

How to edit and modify blocks.

Both in MDI and in MDA modes, it is possible to edit new blocks or restore blocks that were
saved in the history. The blocks restored from the history may be modified as if they were
new blocks. 16.
Edit new blocks.

MDI/MDA MODE
Edit and execute individual blocks.
• In MDI mode, the edit line is always visible.
• In MDA mode, one must select the "new block" option from the softkey menu.

Modify a block from the block history.

• In MDI mode, use the [][] keys to pop-up the history and scroll it. The [ENTER] key
restores from the history the block selected with the cursor and insert it in the edit line.
• In MDA mode, use the [][] keys, select a block from the history and use the "modify"
option from the softkey menu (or the [ENTER] key to copy it into the edit line.

Block execution
The block on the edit line is executed by pressing [START] at the operator panel. Once the
block has been executed is saved in the block history. The block being either in execution
or interrupted, the [ESC] key may be used to hide the MDI mode without canceling the
execution.
The [STOP] key interrupts the execution of the block. Press [START] again to resume
execution from where it was interrupted.
Being the execution interrupted, the CNC shows the "CANCEL" softkey
that may be used to cancel the execution of the block while keeping the
programmed machining conditions. This softkey cancels the execution of
the block without doing a general reset of the CNC. Once the block
execution has been canceled, it is added to the block history.

The [RESET] key cancels the execution of the block and resets the CNC to its initial
conditions.

Block execution. Changing the feedrate.

When setting a new feedrate in the MDI/MDA mode, it will become the new feedrate for the
jog and automatic modes.

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16.3 Block history.

Save blocks in block history.

The MDI(MDA mode saves into history all the blocks executed correctly. Press [ENTER] to
save a block in the history without executing it. If it is a new block, it will be added to the history
whereas if it is modified block, it will replace the previous one in the history.

16. Save the blocks as a program

To save the block history as an independent program, press the "Save" softkey and the CNC
Block history.
MDI/MDA MODE

will show a list of the programs saved at the CNC.

1 Write the program name in the bottom window. To replace an existing program, select
it from the list.
2 Press [ENTER] to save the program or [ESC] to return to the MDI mode without saving
the program.

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17. USER TABLES

17.1 User table presentation.

The user tables cover the following tables. The various tables may be selected using the
horizontal softkeys.
• Zero offset table. There is a table for each channel.
• Clamp tables (fixtures). There is a table for each channel.
• Table of global parameters. There is a table for each channel.
• Table of local parameters. There are seven tables for each channel, one table per nesting
level (7 levels).
• Table of common parameters. The table is common to all the channels.
Some tables are common to all the channels and others belong to each channel. In this case,
by default, they show the ones of the active channel; but it is possible to access those of
any other channel from the vertical softkey menu.
The zero offset tables and fixture offset tables are common to all the channels; however, in
each channel they show the axes of that channel. When applying an offset in a channel, it
is only applied to the axes that are part of the channel at the time. In order to activate a fixture
zero or part zero offset, those values must be previously stored in the relevant CNC table.

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17.1.1 Softkey menus.

Vertical softkey menu.

Softkey. Description.

Show more options on the softkey menu.

17. Toggle the units for the position of the linear axes. Toggling these units does not affect
the rotary axes which will always be displayed in degrees. The softkey highlights the units
USER TABLES
User table presentation.

currently selected (millimeters or inches).

The selected units are only valid for displaying data. For programming, the CNC assumes
the units defined with the active function G70 or G71, or, when not programmed, the units
set by the machine manufacturer (INCHES parameter).
The CNC will display this softkey or not depending on how machine parameter
MMINCHSOFTKEY has been set.

Initialize the table. Reset all the table data to "0". The CNC will request confirmation of
the command.

Search a text or a value in the table. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog
box requesting the text to be found.

Accessing the tables of other channels. With some tables, only the data of the active
channel are displayed, this softkey is used to show the tables of the other channels. This
softkey will only be available when using channels.

Select the axes (zero offset tables) and channels (parameter tables) to display in the
tables. When using several channels, only those axes assigned to the active channel may
be accessed.

Save the values of the table into a file.

Restore the values of the table previously saved into a file.

Print the table in the pre-determined printer or save it as a file (prn format) at the CNC.

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17.2 Zero offset tables

This table contains the absolute zero offsets (G54 to G59 and G159) and the PLC offset of
the axes and spindles that may be activated as C axis. The table highlights in color the active
offset, both absolute and incremental.
The zero offset may have two different looks, with or without fine setting of absolute zero
offset. The type of table depends on the configuration set by the OEM (parameter FINEORG).
The table shows the axes and spindles that are in the channel at the time; in other words,
after swapping axes or spindles between channels, the CNC updates the table. The zero
offsets associated with the possible C axes are always visible, even when the C axis is not
active.
17.

USER TABLES
Zero offset tables
When accessed from the a channel, the table only shows the axes and spindles of that
channel. The vertical softkey menu may be used to access the zero offsets of the rest of the
channels.

PLC offset (PLC offset).

The PLC offset may not be set directly in the table, its values are set from the PLC or via
part-program using variables. This offset is used, for example, to correct deviations
originated by machine dilatations. The CNC always adds the PLC offset to the selected zero
offset.

Incremental zero offsets.

This zero offset may not be set directly in the table, its values are set via part-program or
via variables. The CNC adds the incremental zero offset to the absolute zero offset active
at the time.

Absolute zero offsets

Absolute zero offsets besides being set directly in the table may also be set from the PLC
or via part-program using variables.
The zero offsets are used to place the part zero at different positions of the machine. When
applying a zero offset, the CNC assumes as the new part zero the point set by the selected
zero offset referred to the clamp zero (if active) or to the machine zero (if the clamp zero is
not active). To apply an absolute zero offset, it must be activated via program using the
relevant function.

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Absolute zero offset table (with fine setting of the zero offset).

Each zero offset has a single value. When activating a zero offset (function G159), the CNC
assumes this value as the new zero offset.

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C
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Zero offset tables

A Machine axes and display units (millimeters, inches or degrees).

B Zero offsets.
C Zero offset value in each axes of the channel.

Absolute zero offset table (with fine setting of the zero offset).

Each zero offset has a coarse (or absolute) value and a fine (or incremental) value. Setting
the coarse value of an offset deletes its fine value. When activating an offset (function G159),
the CNC assumes as new zero offset the sum of both parts.

B
C

A Machine axes and display units (millimeters, inches or degrees).

B Zero offsets (coarse part).
C Zero offsets (fine part).
D Zero offset value in each axes of the channel.

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17.3 Fixture table

This table stores the clamp offsets for each axis. There are up to 10 clamp offsets. The table
highlights in color the active zero offset.
When accessed from the a channel, the table only shows the axes of that channel. The
vertical softkey menu may be used to access the zero offsets of the rest of the channels.

A
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USER TABLES
Fixture table
B

A Machine axes and display units (millimeters, inches or degrees).

B Clamp offset.
C Clamp offset value in each axes of the channel.
The end of this chapter describes how to edit this table.

Fixture offset
The fixture offset besides being set directly in the table may also be set from the PLC or via
part-program using variables.
The clamp offsets are used to set the position of the clamping system of the machine. When
applying a clamp offset, the CNC assumes as new clamp zero the point set by the selected
offset referred to machine reference zero (home). To apply a clamp offset it must be activated
from the program using the relevant variable.

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17.4 Arithmetic parameter tables

There are the following arithmetic parameter tables:

• Common parameters. The table is common to all the channels.
• Global parameters. There is a table for each channel.
• Local parameters. There are seven tables for each channel, one table per nesting level
(7 levels).

17. Local parameters.

A B
USER TABLES
Arithmetic parameter tables

A Parameters of channel 1.
B Parameters of channel 2.

The CNC generates a new nesting level for local parameters every time parameters are
assigned to a subroutine. The end of this chapter describes how to edit these tables.

Common parameters.

A B C

A Parameter list.
B Parameter value.
C Parameter describing comment (only in the common-parameters table).

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This field is for information only; it is not used by the CNC. The comments are saved in the
file UCPComments.txt and it is possible to have one file per language. These files are saved
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Arithmetic parameters
The OEM defines the range of local and global parameters up to a maximum of 100 local
parameters (P0-P99) and 9900 global parameters (P100-P9999).
When the local parameters are used in a subroutine calling block, they can also be referred
to by the letters A-Z (except "Ñ") in such a way that "A" is the same as P0 and "Z" is the same
as P25. That is why the local parameter tables show the parameter number next to their
associated letter.
The parameter values may be set directly in the table or from the PLC or via part-program.
In this case, the table values are updated after carrying out the operations indicated in the
block being executed. 17.
The parameter values may be displayed either in decimal notation (6475.873) or scientific

USER TABLES
Arithmetic parameter tables
(0.654E-3).

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17.5 Operations with tables

If the arithmetic parameter tables show the parameters of several channels, the softkeys for
initializing, loading, saving and printing the arithmetic parameter tables ask the user to select
the channels.

17.
USER TABLES
Operations with tables

17.5.1 Data editing

Select the desired table using the horizontal softkey menu. To edit the table data, proceed
as follows:
1 Use the cursor to select the cell whose value is to be changed.
2 Key in the new value.
3 Press [ENTER] to accept the new value or [ESC] to ignore the new value and recover
the previous one.

Key. Meaning.

Move the cursor.

Move the cursor page by page.

HOME END Move the cursor to the beginning / end of the table.

ENTER Accept the value.

ESC Reject the value.

How to use the calculator to set the data (table of zero offsets and clamp offsets).

Being the focus on any field of the zero offset table or clamp offset table, press [INS] or
[CTRL][K] to access the calculator. The calculator takes the current value of the field and
may be used to perform any operation. Press [INS] to load calculated value into the field and
close the calculator.
Pressing [ENTER] instead of [INS] calculates the value without inserting it into the field and
it allows going on with other operations.

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17.5.2 Save and recall tables

Save a table.

This softkey is used to save the table data, in ASCII format, in a file. After selecting the table
whose data is to be saved, press the "Save" softkey and the CNC shows a list with the tables
that are already saved. To save the table data, proceed as follows:

1 Select the destination folder.

2 Define the file name at the bottom window. To replace an existing file, select it from the list. 17.
3 Press [ENTER] to save the file or [ESC] to return to the table without saving the file.

USER TABLES
Operations with tables
Depending on the table being saved, the CNC will assign one of the following extensions
to the file:

Extension. Table type

*.UPO Zero offset table.

*.UPF Fixture table.

*.UPP Arithmetic parameter tables.

Recall a table.

This softkey is used to restore the table data from an ASCII file. After selecting the table
whose data is to be restored, press the "Load" softkey and the CNC shows a list with the
tables that are already saved. To recover the table data, proceed as follows:

1 Select the folder containing the file.

2 Select the file from the list or write its name in the bottom window.
3 Press [ENTER] to recall the data from the file or [ESC] to return to the table without
recalling the data.

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17.5.3 Find text.

This softkey is used to find text or a value in the table. After pressing this softkey, the CNC
shows a dialog box requesting the text or value to be found. It is also possible to select
whether the search must start at the beginning of the table or at the current cursor position.

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Operations with tables

Key. Meaning.

Move the cursor.

It selects an option from a group.

ENTER Start the search.

ESC Cancel the search and close the dialog box.

After defining the search options, press [ENTER] to do the search or [ESC] to cancel it.
Pressing [ENTER] positions the cursor in the first field that matches the search parameters.
Pressing this FIND icon again will allow repeating the search or defining a new one.

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18. TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE

18.1 Presentation of the tool tables and magazine tables.

BACK This operating mode consists of several tables. The various tables may be selected using
the horizontal softkeys. If while one of the tables is selected, the [BACK] key is pressed, that
table will be deselected.

• Tool table.
• Active-tools table.
• Table for the status of the tool change process.
• Tool magazine tables.
In order to load a tool in the magazine or in the spindle, that tool must have been previously
defined in the corresponding table of the CNC.

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18.1.1 Softkey menus.

Horizontal softkey menu.

Softkey Table

Tool table.
This table defines the tools available and the data associated with each

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Active-tools table.
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Presentation of the tool tables and magazine tables.

This table shows the tool that is active in each channel and the data
associated with it.
Change process.
This table monitors the tool changes being executed in each channel.
Tool magazine table (there is one table per magazine)
For each magazine, it shows the tool distribution and the remaining life
time of each tool (if tool life monitoring is active). If the magazine has a
changer arm, it shows the tool located in it. The description of the
magazine type can also be shown.
The icon associated with this table depends on the software configuration
(lathe or mill).

When selecting one of these tables, it is displayed on the screen and the vertical icon menu
shows the icons associated with that table. Later sections of this chapter show a more
detailed description of the icons and operations that may be carried out in each table.

Vertical softkey menu.

If no table is currently selected, the vertical softkey menu will show the following softkeys
to save or load all the tables. See "18.1.3 Save and load the tables" on page 302.
Save the tables

Saves the data of all the tables.

Recall the tables

It restores the data previously saved for all the tables.

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18.1.2 Search for a text in the tables

It is possible to search for a text or a value in the list of tools and magazine positions. The
search is carried out from the vertical softkey menu.
This icon starts the search. Once the icon has been pressed, the CNC will display
a dialog box to define the search criteria. The defined criteria is maintained until
a new one is defined.

This icon is shown when a search criteria has been defined; it makes it possible
to search for the next match using the current search criteria.
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TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE

Presentation of the tool tables and magazine tables.
To start or resume the search, press [ENTER] and the focus will position on the first match
found. Every time one of the icons is pressed, it offers the option to search for the next match
or to define a new search. The search may be canceled by pressing the [ESC] key.

Define the search criteria.

Every time one of these icons is pressed, it shows a dialog box to define the search criteria.
The following may be defined in this dialog box:
• The text or value to search for.
• The beginning point of the search, namely either from the beginning of the table or from
the cursor position.

Key. Meaning.

Move the cursor.

It selects an option from a group.

ENTER Start the search.

ESC Cancel the search and close the dialog box.

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18.1.3 Save and load the tables

From the vertical softkey menu, it is possible to make a backup copy of the table data
(recommended). With these files, it is possible to recover the table data when needed.
These tables are saved in the an ASCII file. These files may be saved at the CNC, in a floppy
disk or at another device (CNC, PC, etc.) connected through Ethernet. By default, they are
saved in the folder "C:\CNC8070\ MTB\ DATA" or in the last folder selected by the user.
These tables are saved in the following files. The table monitoring the change processes is

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Table File
TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE
Presentation of the tool tables and magazine tables.

Tool table. Tools.TPT

Active-tools table. Toolsact.TPA

Tool magazine table (if there is only one magazine). Magazine.TPM

Tool magazine table (if there are several magazines). Magazine1.TPM

···
Magazine4.TPM

Considerations for saving and loading tables.

Although each table may be saved separately, it is recommended to always have a copy of
all the tables. Also, the following must be borne in mind when loading the tables:
• Loading the tool table initializes the magazine tables and the active-tools table. When
changing the list of available tools, it may not be coherent with the tool distribution in the
magazine or in the spindles. This is why after loading this table it is necessary to define
(or load) the magazine tables and the active-tools table, if any, in that order.
• Loading the magazine table initializes the active-tools table. This is because when
loading the magazine tables, the new tool arrangement may not be coherent with the
active tools. This is why after loading this table, it is necessary to load the active-tools
table.

Save the tables

The tables may be saved one by one or all of them simultaneously. In either case, the action
is carried out from the vertical softkey menu using one of the following icons.
Saving all the tables at the same time. To save all the tables at the same time,
no table must be selected.

Saving each table separately. To save the tables one by one, select each table
from the horizontal softkey menu.

After pressing the icon, the CNC will ask where to save the data files. Select the desired folder
and press [ENTER]. The selection process may be canceled by pressing the [ESC] key.

Recall the tables

It may be used to restore the data, in ASCII format, of the tables from the files. The tables
may be loaded one by one or all of them simultaneously. In either case, the action is carried
CNC 8070 out from the vertical softkey menu using one of the following icons.
Loading all the tables at the same time. To load all the tables at the same time,
no table must be selected.

(REF: 2008) Loading each table separately. To load the tables one by one, select each table
from the horizontal softkey menu. To load the data of all the tables
(recommended), follow a particular loading order to guarantee data consistency.

After pressing the icon, the CNC will ask the location of the data files. Select the desired folder
and press [ENTER]. The selection process may be canceled by pressing the [ESC] key.

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Order (sequence) to follow when loading the different tables.

As mentioned earlier, there are two ways to load the table data from the ASCII files; loading
all of them at the same time or selecting each table and loading its data.

Loading all the tables at the same time.

In this case, it is up to the CNC to set the order (sequence) used to load the data.

Order (sequence) to follow when loading the tables one by one.

This way, each table is selected and its data loaded. In this case, the following sequence
must be followed when loading the tables. 18.
1 First load the tool table.

TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE

Presentation of the tool tables and magazine tables.
This table defines the system tools. Loading the tool table initializes the tables of the
magazines and the active-tools table.
2 Second, load the tool magazine tables.
Since the tool list has changed, if the magazine tables are not loaded, it is not possible
to assure that the new tools are the ones located in the magazine tool or in the active-
tools table.
3 Finally, load the active-tools table.
When loading the tables of magazines, it is unsure that the current tool positions will be
compatible with the active tools.

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18.1.4 Printing the tables

Some of the tables may be printed in a printer accessible from the CNC or as a file (PRN
format). When the tables are saved as a file, it may be saved at the CNC, in a floppy disk
or at any other device (CNC, PC, etc.) connected through Ethernet. By default, the files are
saved in the folder "C:\CNC8070\ USERS\ Reports".
In either case, the action is carried out from the vertical softkey menu.
This softkey starts printing. When pressing this icon, the CNC will show a dialog

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box requesting the print destination for the table (printer or file).

After selecting the target, press [ENTER] to start printing. Press [ESC] to cancel the selection.
TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE
Presentation of the tool tables and magazine tables.

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18.2 Tool table

The CNC offers two tool tables. Use the following softkeys to select each one of them.

Softkey Table

Softkey available when the tool table is selected in simple mode, it

toggles to full mode.

Softkey available when the tool table is selected in full mode, it toggles
to simple mode.
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Tool table
TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE
Tool table (full mode)
The table is divided in two panels. The left panel shows the list of the available tools and the
right panel shows the data of the tool selected on the list.
This table may be used to set all the tool data. It is also possible to add or remove tools and
offsets from the table.

Tool table (simple mode)

The table shows the list of tools with most common data. This table can only be used to set
some tool data. Unlike the full mode, the simple mode does not allow adding or removing
tools or offsets from the table.

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About the tools

Each tool is identified by its number, that is unique for the whole system; it cannot be repeated
in different magazines nor in ground tools. This table indicates the position and the magazine
where each tool is located, whether it is a ground tool or the tool is active in a channel.

Ground tools

A ground tool is a tool that is not stored in any magazine and is loaded manually when
requested. Ground tools are also defined in the tool table, but they are not associated with

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any magazine position.
Ground tool loading and unloading is global to the system; it is not associated with any
particular magazine or channel.
Tool table
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18.3 Tool and tool magazine table.

This table defines the tools available and the data associated with each one of them. The
tool list is common to the whole system, i.e. is common to all the available magazines. Once
the tools have been defined, they may be distributed in the various magazines.

18.3.1 Vertical softkey menu.

The options shown for the tool table are. Bear in mind that the table is divided into two panels.
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There are options that are valid for both panels and options that are only available on one

TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE

Tool and tool magazine table.
of them.

Softkey. Description.

Show more options on the softkey menu.

Change the units for data display. The softkey highlights the units currently selected
(millimeters or inches).
The selected units are only valid for displaying data. For programming, the CNC assumes
the units defined with the active function G70 or G71, or, when not programmed, the units
set by the machine manufacturer (INCHES parameter).
The CNC will display this softkey or not depending on how machine parameter
MMINCHSOFTKEY has been set.
Search for a text on a tool list. See "18.1.2 Search for a text in the tables" on page 301.

Add a new tool to the list. This icon is only available for the tool list.

Remove a tool from the list. A tool cannot be deleted if it is in the tool magazine. This icon
is only available for the tool list.

Delete the data where the cursor is. When deleting a data, it assumes its default value.
This icon is only available for tool data.

Configure the data shown in the tool table. This icon is only available for tool data.

It initializes the tool table. Initializing the tables eliminates all the tools from the list. It also
initializes the active-tools table and the magazine tables because the available tools have
been erased. The CNC will request confirmation of the command.

Saves the table data in a file. See "18.1.3 Save and load the tables" on page 302.

Recall the table data previously saved in a file. Bear in mind that loading the tool table
initializes the magazine tables and the active-tools table. See "18.1.3 Save and load the CNC 8070
tables" on page 302.

Print the table in the pre-determined printer or save it as a file (prn format) at the CNC.
See "18.1.4 Printing the tables" on page 304.

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Softkey. Description.

Copy the data of the offset being displayed onto the clipboard. The data saved may be
pasted to a new offset.

Paste the offset data that is saved on the clipboard.

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Tool and tool magazine table.

18.3.2 The tool list

The tool list appears on the left panel of the tool table. The list shows the available tools and
their position. The CNC updates data of the list every time a tool change is carried out.

Tool number

The tool number is assigned automatically when adding the tool to the list and may be
modified by the user in the data window.

Tool name

Name identifying the tool defined by the user in the data window. It may be edited directly
on the list.

Tool position

It indicates the position of the tool, in a magazine, in the spindle or in the claws of the tool
changer arm.
C1-C4 It is in one of the spindles.
M1-M4 It is in one of the magazines. In this case, it also indicates its magazine
position.
CH1-CH2 It is in the holders of the tool changer arm.
If none of these positions is indicated, it means that it is a ground tool. Ground tools are not
stored in the magazine and are loaded manually when requested.

How to move around on the tool list

Key. Meaning.

Scroll list up and down line by line.

Move the cursor page by page through the list.

HOME END Move the cursor to the beginning or end of the list.

ENTER Access the data of the selected tool.

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18.3.3 Description of the tool data

The right panel of the tool table shows the data of the tool selected on the list. This data must
be defined by the user. If the CNC has tool life monitoring, the CNC will be in charge of
updating the value of the actual (real) life.

Configuring the tool data display

The data being shown in the tool table may be set up from the vertical softkey menu.
Softkey to access the setup panel of the tool table. When pressing this softkey,
the CNC shows a dialog box to carry out the following actions.
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TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE

Tool and tool magazine table.
• Select the data to be shown in the tool table. To show or hide a data, activate
or cancel its check box.
• Assign a name or text to any of the 4 "custom" parameters available in each
tool.
• Define whether the wear is entered either with an incremental or with an
absolute value.

Key. Meaning.

Move the cursor.

SPACE Activate/deactivate the selection box.

ENTER Accept the configuration defined.

ESC Cancel the defined configuration.

Description of the tool data

The tool data is grouped as follows:
• Tool identification.
• Tool geometry.
• Tool monitoring.
• Information for the magazine.
• Custom.
• Comment.

Tool identification
Information identifying the tool: number, name, family, number of tool offsets and status.

Tool number

The tool number is assigned automatically when the tool is added to the list. This number
may be changed if it is not in the magazine, in the spindle or on the tool changer arm.
The tool number may be any integer between 1 and 999999999; by default, it is assigned
the first available value on the list. When entering an existing tool number, the CNC displays
the data for that tool.
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Tool name

Name identifying the tool. This data can also be defined on the tool list. The tool name may
be up to 32-characters long.

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Tool family

A tool family is a group of tools that share similar characteristics. This information is used
when using an automatic tool changer so the CNC can replace the worn-out or rejected tool
with a similar one.

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When requesting a new tool, the CNC checks whether it is worn out (real life greater than
nominal life) or it has been rejected. If so, it selects the next tool in the table that belongs
to the same family.
The family or a tool may be any integer between 0 and 99999999. The ·0· family is the same
as not having a family; i.e. the tools belonging to the ·0· family cannot be replaced with
another one.

Tool offsets

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Number of tool offsets. Each tool offset has different geometry and monitory data associated
with it.
A tool can have up to 8 offsets. When a tool has several offsets, their numbers must be
TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE
Tool and tool magazine table.

correlative (non-skipping).

Example of a milling tool with one offset (left) and two offsets (right).

Tool status

It indicates the tool status. The possible status are:

Status Meaning
Available The tool is available.

Worn out The "real life" is greater than the "nominal life".

Rejected The tool has been rejected by the PLC.

When using tool life monitoring, the "worn-out" and "rejected" indicators are also set by the
CNC when any of the previous cases occur.

Tool geometry
This area shows the data about the tool type and its dimensions. The geometry data depends
on the type of tool. The table only shows the data that makes sense for the selected tool.
While defining the data, it shows various information graphics depending on the data being
defined. On the other hand, the bottom of the screen shows the description of the data
currently selected.
The data related to the geometry may be accessed with the following hotkeys:

Hotkey Access
L Length, length wear and edge length.

R Radius, radius wear, nose (tip) radius and nose (tip) radius wear.
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A Penetration angle

O Offsets on each axis.

Offset selection
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The geometry data is associated with the tool offset. If the tool has been defined with several
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the previous or next offset. To change offsets, place the focus on the buttons and press
[SPACE].
Offset number and selection of the previous or next offset. In this case, it will
display the data of the second tool offset.

Operation type and tool

Regardless of the software installed, it is possible to define both milling and lathe tools. The
tool is defined depending on the operation it can carry out. If it is not the right tool for any

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of the proposed operations, it must be assigned the operation "Others".
Once the operation has been selected, the screen will show the available tools. It will show
a help graphic with the selected tool type.

TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE

Tool and tool magazine table.
The data to define the geometry of the tool will be relevant to the selected tool. It will only
show the data that makes sense for the selected tool.

Operation Tool type

Milling
(A)Flat endmill.
(B)Toric endmill.
(C)Ball endmill.
(D)Disk endmill. (A) (B) (C) (D)

Reaming
(A)Reamer.
(A)

Grooving/cutoff
(A)Square.
(A)

Drilling
(A)Drill bit.
(A)

Boring
(A)Quill.
(A)

Turning
(A)Diamond.
(B)Square.
(A) (B) (C)
(C)Round.
Surface milling
(A)Surface milling endmill.
(A)

Tapping
(A)Cutter.
(B)Tap.
(A) (B)

Measuring probe

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Others To define the tools that do are not suitable for the proposed
operations.

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Axis orientation in turning.

It is defined with an icon that is only displayed when defining a turning (lathe) tool.
The orientation of the axes is determined by the type of lathe (horizontal or vertical), the
position of the turret and the spindle position (on the right or on the left).

Location code or tool calibration point.

It is defined with an icon that is only displayed when defining a turning (lathe) tool.

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The location code indicates which is the calibrated tool tip and, therefore, the point controlled
by the CNC to apply radius compensation. The location code depends on the orientation of
the machine axes.
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Tool and tool magazine table.

Tool-holder orientation.

It is defined by an icon. The orientation of the tool holder indicates whether it is a tool for
horizontal or radial machining. For turning tools, the meaning of this icon depends on the
orientation of the tool axes.

Horizontal lathe. Radial machining.

Vertical lathe. Longitudinal machining.

Spindle turning direction

Use the following icons to define the spindle turning direction.

Icon Spindle turning direction

Undefined spindle turning direction.

Clockwise spindle turning direction.

Counterclockwise spindle turning direction.

The new tools do not have a pre-determined spindle turning direction; during execution, the
spindle turns in the programmed direction (M03/04).
When assigning a turning direction to a tool in the table, the CNC will verify, during execution,
that the turning direction in the table is the same as the one programmed (M03/M04). If the
two directions are not the same, the CNC will display the corresponding error message. The
CNC verifies this every time an M03, M04 or M06.is programmed.

"L" - Tool length

This data is only shown on tools that are not for turning. The dimensions of the turning tools
are defined with the offsets.

"R" - Tool radius

This data is only shown on tools that are not for turning. The dimensions of the turning tools
are defined with the offsets.
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L Tool length.
R Tool radius.
Lc Cutting length.
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"LW" "RW" - Tool length and radius wear

Tool radius wear and length wear offset. The CNC adds the wear value to the nominal length
and radius to calculate the real tool length (L + LW) and real tool radius (R + RW).

Initial length Wear Final length

50 0.2 50.2

50 -0.2 49.8

-50 0.2 -49.8

-50 -0.2 -50.2

In the tool table, it is possible to define whether the wear value being entered must be
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Tool and tool magazine table.
incremental or absolute. In either case, deleting the wear value or setting it to 0 implies
resetting the amount of wear to 0. See "Select the type of wear values to enter, incremental
or absolute." on page 315.
Using incremental wear, the value entered by the user will be added (or subtracted if it is
negative) to the absolute value of the wear. After pressing [ENTER] to accept the new value,
the wear field will show the resulting absolute value.

Initial wear Incremental wear Total wear

1 0.2 1.2

1 -0.2 0.8

-1 0.2 -0.8

-1 -0.2 -1.2

"A" - Cutter angle

This data is only shown for turning tools. For the grooving and cut-off tool, this data assumes
a value of 90º.

"C" - Cutting angle

This data is only shown for turning tools. For the grooving and cut-off tool, this data assumes
a value of 90º.

"B" - Cutter width

This data is only shown for turning tools.

A Cutter angle.
C Cutting angle.
B Cutter width.
Lc Cutting length.

"Rp" - Tool tip radius

Tool tip radius. For the grooving and cut-off tool, this data assumes a value of 0.

"RpW" - Tool tip radius wear

Tool tip radius wear. The CNC adds the wear value to the nominal tool tip radius to calculate
the actual (real) tool tip radius (Rp + RpW). CNC 8070
In the tool table, it is possible to define whether the wear value being entered must be
incremental or absolute. In either case, deleting the wear value or setting it to 0 implies
resetting the amount of wear to 0. See "Select the type of wear values to enter, incremental
or absolute." on page 315.
Using incremental wear, the value entered by the user will be added (or subtracted if it is (REF: 2008)

negative) to the absolute value of the wear. After pressing [ENTER] to accept the new value,
the wear field will show the resulting absolute value.

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"Lc" - Cutting length

Length of the cutting edge.

"Ae" - Entry angle

This data is only shown on tools that are not for turning. Penetration angle for pocket milling.

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Tool and tool magazine table.

"Zn" - Number of teeth.

This information is only available for "Milling", "Drilling", "Surface milling", “Reaming”,
“boring” and “Other” tools. This data is necessary to work using the DMC function, so that
the CNC can limit the feedrate per tooth between the minimum and maximum.

Tool (length) offsets and offset wear.

The offsets are used to define the tool dimensions in each axis. The dimensions of the turning
tools are defined using these offsets; either these offsets or tool length and radius may be
used for the dimensions of the rest of the tools.
On tools that are not just for turning, e.g. endmills and drill bits, the offsets may also be used
to define the tool position when using a tool holder or an intermediate tool. In this case, the
tool dimensions are defined with the radius and the length.
The sign criterion for the offsets and their wear is established by machine parameter
TOOLOFSG.

TOOLOFSG Meaning.
Negative. Tool calibration returns a negative offset. The offset wear must be entered with
a positive value.

Positive. Tool calibration returns a positive offset. The offset wear must be entered with
a negative value.

In the tool table, it is possible to define whether the wear value being entered must be
incremental or absolute. In either case, deleting the wear value or setting it to 0 implies
resetting the amount of wear to 0. See "Select the type of wear values to enter, incremental
or absolute." on page 315.
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Using incremental wear, the value entered by the user will be added (or subtracted if it is
negative) to the absolute value of the wear. After pressing [ENTER] to accept the new value,
the wear field will show the resulting absolute value.

Initial wear Incremental wear Total wear

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1 0.2 1.2

1 -0.2 0.8

-1 0.2 -0.8

-1 -0.2 -1.2

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Select the type of wear values to enter, incremental or absolute.

The tool offset wear (for length, radius, tip radius and offsets) may be entered with either
absolute or incremental values. The value shown by their respective fields in the tool table
are always absolute.
After pressing this icon, the CNC shows the dialog box for configuring the tool
table. Here, the user can define whether the wear values being entered are
incremental (box checked) or absolute (empty unchecked). By default, the wear
value being entered will be absolute.
When selecting an incremental wear, it is possible to define the maximum
increment possible; by default 0.5 mm (0.019685 inch). This data limits the wear
increment to be edited, not the maximum absolute wear possible. If no value is
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TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE

Tool and tool magazine table.
The option selected in the tool table will also be applied in the tool calibration mode.

Tool life monitoring

This group shows the data related to tool life monitoring. If a tool has been defined with
several offsets, it is possible to manage the status of each one.
When managing the live of two or more offsets of the same tool, the list of the magazine
positions (magazine table) only shows whether the tool has been rejected or not.

Type

It is used to activate and select the type of tool life monitoring (in time or number of
operations).

Nominal life

Machining time (in minutes) or number of operations that the tool may carry out.

Real (actual) life

Machining time or number of operation the tool has carried out. The CNC updates this value
when the tool is being used.

Tool magazine
This information cannot be modified if the tool is in the spindle, on the changer arm or in the
magazine.

Size

Tool size. The size determines the number of positions (pockets) the tool occupies in the
magazine.

Size Magazine positions it occupies.

Small It only occupies its position. It takes no extra position.

Medium It takes half of an additional position to the right and to the left.

Large It takes a full additional position to the right and to the left.

Custom The user defines the number of additional positions the tool occupies to its right CNC 8070
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Tool and tool magazine table.

(A)Small tool.
(B)Average tool.

Positions to the right / Positions to the left

Space reserved in the magazine for the tool to the right and to the left of its position.
This data can be defined when the tool size is "custom".

Special

The tool always occupies the same position in the magazine.

Custom
Data defined by the manufacturer. On the setup panel of the tool table, it is possible to assign
a text to any of the 4 parameters.

Data 1 / Data 2

These data show, in numerical format, the information selected by the manufacturer.

Data 3 / Data 4

These data show, in binary format, the information selected by the manufacturer.

Comment
Comment associated with the tool.

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18.4 Tool table (simple mode).

The tools in the table appear sorted by the magazine they belong to starting from the first
magazine and leaving the ground tools for last. The tools of a magazine are sorted by tool
number and by offset number.

18.4.1 Vertical softkey menu.

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Softkey. Description.

TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE

Tool table (simple mode).
Change the units for data display. The softkey highlights the units currently selected
(millimeters or inches).
The selected units are only valid for displaying data. For programming, the CNC assumes
the units defined with the active function G70 or G71, or, when not programmed, the units
set by the machine manufacturer (INCHES parameter).
The CNC will display this softkey or not depending on how machine parameter
MMINCHSOFTKEY has been set.

The CNC is showing milling tool information (standard page or offsets); this softkey shows
the information of the turning tools.

The CNC is showing turning tool information (standard page or offsets); this softkey
shows the information of the milling tools.

Show the standard page (screen) of the tool table. The standard page (screen) shows
the main data of the tools.

Show the offset page (screen) of the tool table. The offset page (screen) shows the offsets
of the tools.

18.4.2 Configuring the tool data display

The data being shown in the tool table may be set up in the full tool table from the vertical
softkey menu.
Softkey to access the setup panel of the tool table. When pressing this softkey,
the CNC shows a dialog box to carry out the following actions.
• Select the data to be shown in the tool table. To show or hide a data, activate
or cancel its check box.
• Define whether the wear is entered either with an incremental or with an
absolute value.

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18.4.3 Data of the M tools (standard page - screen-).

The standard page (screen) shows the main data of the tools, in this case, the tools that not
specific for turning. The table highlights in color the active tool.

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Tool table (simple mode).

Column. Description.
T Tool number.

D Tool offset number.

Mz Magazine it belongs to.

icon Type of tool offset.

Name Tool name.

L Length.
LW Length wear.

R Radius.

RW Radius wear.

Rp Tip radius.

Rp W Tool tip radius wear.

Lc Cutting length.

Ae Entry angle.

icon Turning direction.

Zn Number of teeth.

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18.4.4 Data of the T tools (standard page - screen-).

The standard page (screen) shows the main data of the tools, in this case, the ones for
turning. The table highlights in color the active tool.

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Tool table (simple mode).
Column. Description.
T Tool number.

D Tool offset number.

Mz Magazine it belongs to.

icon Type of tool offset.

icon Location code (shape).

icon Tool-holder orientation.

Name Tool name.

A Cutter angle.

B Cutter width.

C Cutting angle of the cutter.

Lc Cutting length.

Rp Tip radius.

Rp W Tool tip radius wear.

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18.4.5 Data of the M/T tools (offset page - screen-).

The offset page (screen) shows the offsets of the tools. The table highlights in color the active
tool.

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Tool table (simple mode).

Column. Description.
T Tool number.

D Tool offset number.

Mz Magazine it belongs to.

Name Tool name.

Off. X Tool offset on each axis.

OW. X Tool offset wear on each axis.

18.4.6 Editing the tool table.

With the simple tool table, it is only possible to edit the data of the tools. Neither tools nor
offsets can be added or removed, uploaded or downloaded or change tools from one
magazine to another.
The table allows editing all the fields except the following. These fields may be modified at
the full tool table.
• Tool number.
• Tool offset number.
• Magazine it belongs to.
• Type of tool offset.
• Location code (shape).
• Tool-holder orientation.
• Turning direction.
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18.5 Operations with the tool table (full mode).

18.5.1 Editing the tool table

Initialize table
The table can only be initialized when the CNC is "READY". The table is initialized from the
vertical softkey menu.
When resetting the table, all the tools are deleted from the list, including those
in the spindle and on the tool changer arm. It also initializes the active-tools table
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and the magazine tables because the available tools have been erased.

TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE

Operations with the tool table (full mode).
Adding/removing a tool to/from the list
A tool may be added or deleted only when it is selected on the tool list. Both operations are
carried out from the vertical softkey menu.
Add a tool to the list.

It adds a new tool to the list. The tool is added to the list at the first free position.

Remove a tool from the list.

It removes a tool from the list. A tool cannot be removed if it is in the magazine,
in the spindle or on the tool changer arm.

Data editing
Proceed as follows to fill out the tool table data:
1 Select the tool to be set from the list and press [ENTER] to access its data.
2 Configure the table to show only the data that may be defined hiding the rest.
3 Define the tool data. Every time a new value is defined, press [ENTER] to validate it.
When a tool has several offsets, all the data of an offset may be copied to another offset.
This operation is carried out from the softkey menu.
These softkeys may be used to copy on to the clipboard the data
of the offset being displayed and then paste it to another offset.

4 Make a safety backup copy of the tool data out to a file.

Key. Meaning.
Move the cursor through the table data.

ENTER Accept the new value.

SPACE Activate/deactivate the selection box.

Open/close pop-up menus.

Move the cursor within a data.

Select the line before or after the comment.

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18.6 Active-tools table

This table shows the list of available tools and which one is active in each channel.
FOCUS The table is divided in two panels. To switch panels, press the [FOCUS] key.

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Active-tools table

A B

(A)Tool listing.
(B)Active tools.
(C)Tool selected on the list.

The left panel shows the list of the available tools and the right panel shows the data of the
active tool in each channel.

Tool listing
For each tool, it indicates the position and the magazine where it is located, whether it is a
ground tool or the tool is active in a channel. The CNC updates data of the list every time
a tool change is carried out.
It is the same list that appears in the tool table. See "18.3.2 The tool list" on page 308.

Active tools
It shows the data of the active tool in each channel and also the data of the tool selected
on the list. It is also possible to change the tool of the spindle. See "18.6.2 Changing the
tool of the spindle" on page 323.
The tool data cannot be edited on this screen. The data shown here is defined in the tool table.

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18.6.1 Softkey menus.

Vertical softkey menu.

Softkey. Description.

Change the units for data display. The softkey highlights the units currently selected
(millimeters or inches).
The selected units are only valid for displaying data. For programming, the CNC assumes
the units defined with the active function G70 or G71, or, when not programmed, the units
set by the machine manufacturer (INCHES parameter).
The CNC will display this softkey or not depending on how machine parameter
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TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE

Active-tools table
MMINCHSOFTKEY has been set.

It initializes the tool table. Initializing the tables eliminates all the tools from the list. It also
initializes the active-tools table and the magazine tables because the available tools have
been erased. The CNC will request confirmation of the command.

Saves the table data in a file. See "18.1.3 Save and load the tables" on page 302.

Recall the table data previously saved in a file. Bear in mind that loading the tool table
initializes the magazine tables and the active-tools table. See "18.1.3 Save and load the
tables" on page 302.

Print the table in the pre-determined printer or save it as a file (prn format) at the CNC.
See "18.1.4 Printing the tables" on page 304.

18.6.2 Changing the tool of the spindle

It is possible to change the tool of the spindles from the active tools panel. The tool to be
placed must be defined in the tool table. To change the active tool, follow these steps.
1 Use the cursor to select the active tool to be modified and enter the number of the new
tool.
2 Press the [CYCLE START] key to load the tool automatically or the [ENTER] key to
update the positions list after a manual tool change.
3 The tool list will show that the tool is in the spindle.

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18.7 Table for the status of the tool change process

This screen monitors the tool changes being executed in each channel.

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TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE
Table for the status of the tool change process

It indicates the following for each tool change process:

• The type of change selected and the magazine involved.
The type of change refers to the type of operation being carried out or to be carried out
when executing function M06. The possible types of change are load a tool into the
spindle or load and unload a ground tool from the magazine through the spindle.
• The "execution " LED informs that the tool change process is running and that the
magazine is carrying out an operation.
• The "status" LED informs on whether the magazine is in an error state or not. To eliminate
the error condition, press the reset softkey in the magazine table.

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18.8 Magazine table

Up to four different magazines may be configured. Each magazine has a table showing the
tool distribution in the magazine and which table is in the spindle and on each holder of the
changer arm (if any). The CNC updates the table data every time a tool is changed.

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Magazine table
(A)Magazine positions.
(B)Magazine information.

The table is divided in two panels.

The left panel shows the list of magazine positions. For each position, it indicates whether
it is free, disabled or has a tool. For each tool, it shows the remaining life time (when using
tool life monitoring) and the family it belongs to.
The right panel is informative only; it cannot be selected. This panel shows information about
the magazine status, about the tools in the tool changer arm and about the tool selected on
the list. Optionally, it may show information on the type and configuration of the magazine.

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18.8.1 Softkey menus.

Vertical softkey menu.

Softkey. Description.

Show more options on the softkey menu.

18. Load / unload a tool to / from the tool changer arm. This icon is only available in magazines
with tool changer arm. See "18.9.2 Load / unload a tool to / from the tool changer arm"
TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE
Magazine table

on page 332.

Search for a text in the table. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box
requesting the text to be found. See "18.1.2 Search for a text in the tables" on page 301.

Load a tool into the magazine. See "18.9.1 Loading / unloading tools to / from the
magazine" on page 330.

Unload the tool from the magazine. See "18.9.1 Loading / unloading tools to / from the
magazine" on page 330.

Initialize (reset) the magazine table. Initializing the tables eliminates all the tools from the
list. It also initializes the active-tools table because the tool arrangement in the magazine
may have changed. The CNC will request confirmation of the command.

Saves the table data in a file. See "18.1.3 Save and load the tables" on page 302.

Recall the table data previously saved in a file. Bear in mind that loading the magazine
tool initializes the active-tools table. See "18.1.3 Save and load the tables" on page 302.

Print the table in the pre-determined printer or save it as a file (prn format) at the CNC.
See "18.1.4 Printing the tables" on page 304.

Enable or disable the magazine position selected with the cursor.

Reset the magazine. Eliminates the error status of the tool manager. This icon is only
available when an error occurs at the tool manager.

Magazine information. Show or hide the magazine data.

Initialize the magazine data. The CNC will request confirmation of the command.
It initializes all the magazine positions assigning T1 to position 1, T2 to position 2 and
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It also initializes the list of tools and the active-tools table because the tool arrangement
in the magazine may have changed.

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18.8.2 List of magazine positions

The list of magazine positions appears on the left panel of the tool magazine table. For each
position, it indicates whether it is free, disabled or has a tool. For each tool, it shows the
remaining life time (when using tool life monitoring) and the family it belongs to.

Magazine position
The status of a position is indicated with a symbol next to the position number.
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Magazine table
• The position is occupied (black filled circle).
• The position is disabled (red filled circle).

Tool number
Number of the tool occupying the magazine position.

Remaining life
If the tool life monitoring is active, shows the remaining life, either in machining time or in
the number of operations to be carried out or the tool status (rejected or worn out).

Tool family
Family the tool belongs to, defined by the user in the tool table.

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18.8.3 Magazine information

The right panel shows different information about the status of the tool magazine and the
tool changer arm. This information is grouped as follows:

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TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE
Magazine table

(A)Magazine status.
(B)Tool in the claws of the changer arm.
(C)Tool selected on the list.
(D)Magazine data.

Magazine status
This area shows the operation being carried out in the magazine.
In standby: The magazine is in standby.
Loading: A tool is being loaded into the magazine.
Unloading: A tool is being unloaded from the magazine.
The "Status" led informs the user whether the magazine is in an error state or not.
To eliminate the error condition, press the reset softkey in the magazine table.

Change status
If the magazine is involved in a tool change at a given time, it shows the information about
the status of that change; the operation is carried out when executing an M06, manager
status (in execution or at rest) and the status of the change process (whether it is in error
or not).

Tool information
CNC 8070 It shows the data related to the magazine of the tool selected from the list. The "status" led
informs about the tool status.
Green The tool is available.
Yellow The tool life is about to expire.
Red The tool is expired (worn out) or has been rejected by the PLC.
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Tools in the changer arm

This area shows which are the tools that occupy each claw (holder) of the changer. It shows
the number and size of each tool.

Magazine data
Description of the type of magazine. To show and hide this information, press the

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information softkey.

TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE

Magazine table

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18.9 Operations with the magazine table

18.9.1 Loading / unloading tools to / from the magazine

The tools may be loaded and unloaded to/from the magazine manually or automatically.
When done manually, the positions list must be updated.

Manual load/unload

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The operator places the tools directly in the magazine without using the CNC. Then, the
positions list must be updated.

Automatic load/unload
TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE
Operations with the magazine table

The operator places the tools in the spindle and the CNC places the tool in the magazine.
The positions list is updated automatically.

Initialize table
The table can only be initialized when the CNC is "READY". The table is initialized from the
vertical softkey menu. The CNC offers two ways to initialize the table.
Initializing the table eliminates all the data about the position of the tools in the
magazine. It also initializes the active-tools table because the tool arrangement
in the magazine has been changed.

When initializing the table, It initializes the magazine positions assigning T1 to

position 1, T2 to position 2 and so on. The tools must exist and must not be in
another magazine.
It also initializes the active-tools table because the tool arrangement in the
magazine may have changed.

Load a tool
The tool is loaded into the magazine using the vertical softkey menu. Only the
tools defined in the tool table may be loaded into the magazine and they must be
defined as ground tools. In other words, they must not be in any position of the
magazine, of the spindle or in the claws of the tool changer.

i Even if the magazines are configured for not admitting ground tools while machining, they may be
loaded into the magazine through this maneuver.

Depending on tool size, when it is loaded into the magazine, it may affect several positions.

Magazine management using the "Load tool" softkey.

This type of management is valid for loading tools both automatically and manually. After
pressing the softkey, the user is asked what kind of loading to do.
1 Press the softkey associated with tool loading.
2 Enter the tool number and the magazine position to insert it. By default, it offers the
position selected on the list with the cursor.
3 Press the [CYCLE START] key to load the tool automatically by means of the spindle
or the [ENTER] key to update the positions list after loading manually.
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• Automatic loading (pressing [START]). The CNC loads into the magazine a tool
previously defined in the table. It is loaded from ground through the spindle.
• Manual loading (pressing [ENTER]). The CNC assume that the tool defined in the
table has already been manually loaded into the magazine. It updates the magazine
list.
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Magazine management using the positions list.

This type of management is only valid for loading tools manually. It lets update the list of
positions after having placed the tools directly in the magazine, without using the CNC.
1 Select a magazine position from the list and enter the number of the tool it occupies it.
2 Press [ENTER] to update the positions list.

Unloading a tool
The tool is unloaded into the magazine using the vertical softkey menu. After
unloading a tool from the magazine, it becomes a ground tool.
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TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE

Operations with the magazine table
Magazine management using the "Unload tool" softkey.

This type of management is valid for unloading tools both automatically and manually. After
pressing the softkey, the user is asked what kind of loading to do.
1 Press the softkey associated with tool unloading.
2 Enter the number of the tool to be unloaded.
3 Press the [CYCLE START] key to unload the tool automatically to the spindle or the
[ENTER] key to update the positions list after unloading manually.
• Automatic unload (pressing [START]). The CNC unloads from the magazine a tool
defined in the table. It is unloaded to ground through the spindle.
• Manual loading (pressing [ENTER]). The CNC assumes that the tool defined in the table
has already been manually loaded from the magazine. It updates the magazine list.

Magazine management using the positions list.

This type of management is only valid for unloading tools manually. It lets update the list of
positions after having removed the tools directly from the magazine, without using the CNC.
1 Select a magazine position from the list and delete the number of the tool it occupies it.
2 Press [ENTER] to update the positions list.

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18.9.2 Load / unload a tool to / from the tool changer arm

A tool is loaded/unloaded to/from the claws (holders) of the changer arm using the vertical
softkey menu. To insert a tool in the holders of the changer arm (when available), it must
be placed in the magazine. Ground tools cannot be placed in the claws (holders) of the tool
changer arm.

Nor can the tools that are in the holders of the tool changer arm be inserted in the spindle.

18. To load or unload one of these tools:

1 Press the softkey associated with the operations with the changer arm.
2 Define the tool number in the positions of the tool changer arm.
TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE
Operations with the magazine table

When using a two-holder changer arm, there may not be tools in the spindle and in the
second holder of the changer arm at the same time.
3 Press [ENTER] to update the table.

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19.1 Interface description.

The utilities mode screen shows the following information:

A B

A Folder tree. The tree shows the folders that may be accessed from the CNC, as well their
structure.
B List of files saved in the selected folder.
When selecting a folder, the bottom of the window will show the number of files contained
in the folder and the total size (bytes) they amount to.

Folder tree. Show the properties of an entity or folder.

If a unit or folder has been selected, pressing the "=" will display the properties window.
Depending on the size of the folder, the CNC may show a progress bar while it calculates
its size.

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List of files. Attribute column (modifiable and hidden files).

The attribute column only shows the letters of the attributes currently selected. Those not
selected will appear as "_" .
H The file is hidden and it will not appear when selecting a program for editing or
execution.
M The file may be modified; in other words, edited, copied, deleted, etc.

19. List of files. Open a file.

The [ENTER] key opens the file selected on the list.
UTILITIES MODE
Interface description.

• *.exe files: The CNC executes the file.

• Unformatted text files: The CNC opens the file with Notepad.
• Rest of files: The CNC opens the file with its associated program.

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19.1.1 Softkey menus.

Horizontal softkey menu.

Softkey. Description.

Sorted by. Sorting the list of files.

Options. Set how the file list will be displayed.

File search.

Select all.
Search files.

Select all the files fom the list.

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UTILITIES MODE
Interface description.
Invert selection. Invert file selection.

New folder. Create a new folder.

Access codes. Manage CNC passwords.

Automatic backup. Do a backup of the selected folder.

Restore backup. Restoring data saved in a backup.

Backup options. Configuring backup options.

Vertical softkey menu.

The vertical softkey menu always shows all the options associated with this operating mode
regardless of the active screen.

Softkey. Description.
Show more options on the softkey menu.

Cut the selected files onto the clipboard. With this option, when pasting the files to their
new location, they are erased from the current folder.

Copy the selected files onto the clipboard.

Paste the files from the clipboard into the selected folder. If the files were placed using
the "Cut" option, they will be removed from their original location. The contents of the
clipboard are not eliminated after "pasting". Therefore, this pasting operation may be
repeated as often as you wish.

Rename the selected folder or file. If there is a folder or file already with the new name,
the change will be ignored. The files being used cannot be renamed (for example, the
file selected in automatic mode).

Change the "modifiable" attribute of the selected files. The attributes column shows the
letter -M- indicating that the program may be modified.
When a program is NOT modifiable, its contents may be viewed; but cannot be modified.

Change the "hidden" attribute of the selected files. The attributes column shows the letter
-H- indicating that the program will be hidden (not visible). This attribute allows protecting
the files so they are not displayed when selecting a program to be edited or executed.
However, a hidden program may be deleted if its name is known; therefore, it is CNC 8070
recommended to remove the modifiable attribute (M) in order to avoid deleting it.

Encrypt files. Encrypting may be used to protect any file (part-program, subroutine, etc.)
making it illegible so it cannot be used by anyone else.

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Delete the selected folder or files. To delete the files, the CNC will show a dialog box
requesting confirmation of the command whereas the empty folders will be deleted
directly without requesting confirmation.
The folders can only be deleted if they are empty. The files being used cannot be renamed
(for example, the file selected in automatic mode).

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19.2 Set how to display the list of programs.

Sorting the list of files.

BACK The "Sort by" softkey is used to order the list of files. When selecting this option, the softkey
menu shows the different ordering options. To return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

The file list may be ordered alphabetically, by size, by data or by type. When pressing the

19. same ordering criteria twice, the CNC toggles from ascending to descending and vice versa.
Set how to display the list of programs.
UTILITIES MODE

Customizing options.

BACK The "Options" softkey is used to personalize how the program listing will be displayed on
the screen. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the following personalizing
options. To return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

Update

This option updates the list of files showing the files of the folder currently selected. Only
when the "auto-update" option is not active.

Auto-update

When this option is selected, every time a folder is selected, the CNC will automatically
update the list of files.

Column adjust

When this option is selected, the columns of the file lists will adjust to the text they contain
so as to show the text that may be truncated because it is too long.

Reset all

It closes the folder tree (layout) and it only shows the devices accessible from the CNC.

Show hidden files

When this option is selected, the file list shows all the files of the selected folder even those
having the "hidden" attributes. Otherwise, these files will not be shown.

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19.3 Select files and create folders.

Having selected a group of files, they may be deleted, copied, cut or their attributes may be
changed by pressing the relevant icon.

Select files and folders.

• To select files or folders, besides the mouse, the following keys may be used. To select
a group of files from the keyboard, keep the [SHIFT] key pressed while the moving the
cursor. To add or remove a file from the selection, keep the [CTRL] key pressed and place
the cursor on the file and press [SPACE] key.
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UTILITIES MODE
Select files and create folders.
Key. Meaning.
FOCUS
It switches the window focus.

With the focus on a folder, it closes and opens the submenu

of folders.

To moves the focus element by element.

To move the focus page by page.

HOME END To move the focus to the beginning or end of the list.

• Using the alphanumeric keyboard, pressing a key will select the first element starting with
that letter. Pressing it again will select the second one and so on.
• Using the "file search" option of the softkey menu permits looking for all the files that
contain the indicated text.

Select files from the softkey menu.

Select all.

Select all the files fom the list. The selection will be canceled by moving the cursor.
Having selected a group of files, they may be deleted, copied, cut or their attributes may be
changed by pressing the relevant icon.

Invert selection

It inverts the file selection made selecting the files that appeared unselected and vice versa.

Create a new folder from the softkey menu.

When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box requesting the file name. Write the
new name and select one of the buttons to accept it or ignore it. If when defining the folder
name, there is already a folder with the same name, it will NOT create the new folder.

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19.4 Find in files

It is used to search files. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box where the
following data may be defined:

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B

C
D
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Find in files

A Description of the files to be searched.

B Text included within the files.
C Defines the search criteria.
D To start or cancel the defined search.
After defining the search options, place the cursor on one of the lower buttons to accept or
cancel the defined search and press [ENTER]. The file window will show the list of the
programs found.

Wild symbols.

The "*" and "?" wild characters may be used during the search, which have the following
meanings:
* Any character string.
? Any character.

In such a way that:

* Looks for all the files.
*.NC Looks for all the files having the extension "NC".
exa*.* Looks for all the files beginning with "exa".

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19.5 Protection passwords

The passwords may be used to define each of the codes that the user will have to enter in
order to access certain CNC functions. If entered correctly, it stores it and it does not request
it again unless the CNC is turned off. If the password is wrong, the requested action cannot
be carried out and it requests it again every time.
In a CNC with a write-protected disk, when the CNC is powered up in setup mode, it does
not request the protection passwords. When the CNC is powered up in user mode, it requests
the protection passwords.

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How to set the protection passwords

UTILITIES MODE
Protection passwords
Press the "Passwords" softkey to access the password setting screen. From this screen, it
is possible to define, modify or delete the passwords. If this screen is protected, pressing
the softkey will request the general password.
Each password may be up to 10 ASCII characters long. It is case sensitive.
The "Delete all" softkey deletes all the passwords defined.

Description of protection passwords.

General password

It is requested when trying to access this password setting screen.

PLC

It is requested when trying to carry out the following actions at the PLC:
• Editing the PLC program. When entering the wrong password, the PLC program opens
as read-only.
• Adding a file to the project.
• Deleting a file.
• Renaming a file.
• Editing PLC messages. When entering the wrong password, the PLC messages may
be neither displayed nor edited.
• Generate PLC.
• When accessing to the "Commands" service options.
• In monitoring, when modifying the status of a resource.

Machine parameters

The CNC requests a password when attempting to carry out the following actions:
• Modifying the value of a parameter.
• Initialize a table.
• Loading a table.
• When starting the CNC application and the unit is powered up in setup mode.
• Do a restore of the CNC data.

Customizing
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It is requested when entering the FGUIM application. When entering the wrong password,
it will not be possible to access the application.

Machine parameters for kinetics

It is requested when trying to carry out the following actions in the machine parameter tables (REF: 2008)
for the kinematics: If not set, it will apply the password used in the rest of the machine
parameters.
• Modifying the value of a parameter.
• Initialize a table.

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• Loading a table.

Administrator mode

It is requested to start the unit up in administrator mode. The access to the administrator
mode is enabled with the validation code. If you don't have this software option, you will not
be able to access the administrator mode.

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Protection passwords

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19.6 Data safety backup. Backup - Restore

i The CNC only allows doing the backup or restore when there is no power (e.g. E-stop button pressed).

This option may be used to make a backup of the CNC configuration (OEM and user data)
to be restored later one if necessary. Backup/restore is not possible while the CNC is in
execution.

Softkey. Meaning.

Make a backup of CNC data.

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Data safety backup. Backup - Restore

UTILITIES MODE
Restore data from the backup .

Make a backup of CNC data.

Data backup may be carried out when the CNC has been started up in SETUP mode or in
USER mode. On Windows explorer, select the folder where the backup will be saved. Press
the "BACKUP" softkey and the CNC will display a window with the options to select the data
to include in the backup. It will request confirmation before starting the backup.

Restore data from the backup.

OEM data may only be restored whe the CNC has been started up in SETU mode; if it has
been started up in USER mode, only user data may be restored and the rest of the options
are disabled. The restore option is protected by the "Machine parameters" password.
On Windows explorer, select the folder where the backup has been saved. Press the
"RESTORE" softkey and the CNC will display a window with the options to select the data
to include in the backup. If the selected folder does not contain one of the backups, its option
will appear disabled. The CNC application must be restarted after restoring a backup. It will
request confirmation before starting the restore.

Select the data to be included in the backup or restore.

The selected options will be kept until they are modified.

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OEM data.
• Machine parameters. Backup/restore of CNC machine parameters. The backup saves
the data in the BACKUP_OEM_MP.zip file.
In order for the CNC to properly do the backup and restore of the volumetric
compensation tables, it is recommended to save them in the folder ...MTB/SUB.
• Tables. Backup/restore of CNC tables; fixtures, zero offsets and arithmetic parameters.
The backup saves the data in the BACKUP_OEM_TABLES.zip file.
• Tools and tool magazines. Backup/restore of tool and tool magazine tables. The backup

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saves the data in the BACKUP_OEM_MZTOOLS.zip file.
• Servo parameters. Backup/restore of drive machine parameters. The backup saves the
data in the BACKUP_OEM_DRIVEMP.zip file.
Data safety backup. Backup - Restore
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• Subroutines. Backup/restore of OEM subroutines. The backup saves the data in the
BACKUP_OEM_SUB.zip file.
• PLC. Backup/restore of the PLC; PLC programs, messages and errors. The backup
saves the data in the BACKUP_OEM_PLC.zip file.
• Configuration and screens. Backup/restore of CNC configuration and screens. The
backup saves the data in the BACKUP_OEM_CONFIG.zip file.

User data.
• Programs. Backup/restore of user programs, pockets, profiles, etc. The backup saves
the data in the BACKUP_USER_PRG.zip file. This backup includes the following folders.
..\Users\Prg ..\Users\Pocket ..\Users\Profile ..\Users\CycleData
• Tables. Backup/restore of CNC tables; FMC.

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19.7 Encrypting files

Encrypting may be used to protect any file (part-programs, subroutines, etc.) making it
illegible so it cannot be used by anyone else. An encrypted program cannot be edited at the
program editor or at the PLC and is not displayed during execution. An encrypted file may
be copied, deleted, etc. like any other file.
When pressing the "Encrypt file" softkey, the CNC encrypts the file selected with the cursor.
Encrypting maintains the original file and generates a new encrypted file with the same name
but with the extension fcr. If the CNC encrypts the file successfully, it asks the user whether
or not the original file is to be deleted leaving only the encrypted one. This file cannot be
unencrypted at the CNC; therefore, we suggest to save a copy of the original file somewhere
safe.
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UTILITIES MODE
Encrypting files
Encrypting files and the manufacturer's (OEM's) password.

The encrypting algorithm takes into account the OEM password (general access code). If
this password does not exist when trying to encrypt a file, the CNC will show the relevant
warning and will abort the process. If after encrypting a file, the OEM password changes,
the CNC will no longer be able to read the file.
When the CNC executes an encrypted program or subroutine, it checks whether the current
OEM password matches the one used to encrypt the file. If the two passwords do not match,
the CNC will not be able to execute the program or subroutine and will issue the relevant
error message. A file encrypted in a CNC may be executed in another CNC if the OEM
passwords of the two CNC's are the same.

i In the case of a PLC program, there is no need to encrypt the source file because compiling it is enough.
The source file may be deleted.

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20. PLC

20.1 Appearance of the PLC mode

In this operating mode, the PLC may be accessed to check its operation or the status of the
different PLC variables. It is also possible to edit and analyze the PLC program as well as
the message and error files of the PLC.
At a CNC with a write-protected (read-only) disk, working in user mode, the PLC program
is write-protected and any changes made to it are temporary; i.e. it will disappear the next
time the unit is turned on. To make the changes permanent, unprotect the PLC program by
starting the unit up in setup mode and validating the changes made.

Interface description.

FOCUS The PLC mode screen shows the following information. To switch windows, press the
[FOCUS] key.

A B

C D

A Service window that shows the list of the services available in the PLC environment.
B Data window.
C It shows the PLC status, running or stopped.
D CNC messages.

Select the PLC services.

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This operating mode may be displayed with several screens. Each of them corresponds to
a PLC service. The exchange between the different services is carried out with the list of
services.
NEXT The different services overlap each other. If several services active, it is possible to switch
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switched in a rotary manner, in such a way that when pressing on the last active service, it
shows the first one. To close a screen, press [ESC].

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20.1.1 Icon description (vertical softkeys)

Horizontal softkey menu.

When selecting the PLC mode, the horizontal softkey menu will show the options associated
with the PLC service currently selected. The set of options offered by this menu may be
changed using the "+" softkey which offers a new set of options.

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The vertical softkey menu always shows all the options related to this operating mode.
PLC
Appearance of the PLC mode

Softkey. Description.
Show or hide the service window. This softkey toggles between the shared usage of the
area of the PLC environment (that displays both the service window and the data window)
and the full work screen (hiding the service window so the data window is expanded
covering the whole area of the PLC environment).

Find text. This softkey is used for searching a text in all the files of the project. The result
will be shown at the "Outputs" service.

Go to file. If the cursor is positioned on the result of a text search, a compiling error or
a PLC resource, after selecting this option, it opens the corresponding file and the cursor
goes to the line it refers to.
This softkey only appears with the "Outputs" or "Cross references" service.

Mnemonic language or contact language. This softkey toggles the display between the
mnemonic language and the contact language (ladder diagram).
This softkey only appears in the "Programs" service when monitoring a program.

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20.2 "Programs" service

This service is used for managing the PLC project and its files.

PLC project

Files making up the PLC project

Selecting the PLC project, it shows or hides the list of its files.
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PLC
"Programs" service
PLC project
The PLC project is a set of files that, once compiled, generate the PLC program.
When selecting the PLC project, the softkey menu will show the options to manage that
project. Among these options, it is possible to add files to the PLC project and compile it.

Files of the PLC project

The PLC project may consist of several files edited in the following languages:
• Mnemonics or equations language (files with "plc" extension).
• Contac language (ladder diagram) (files with "ld" extension).
• C language (files with "c" extension).
The PLC project may consist of several files in the same language. Two files having the same
name and different extension cannot belong to the same project.
When selecting a file, the softkey menu shows the options to manage that file. Among these
options, it is possible to edit and monitor the file. These options will show the editing and
monitoring screens.

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20.2.1 Softkey menus. PLC project.

These options are used to create a PLC project and compile it to create the executable PLC
program.

Softkey. Description.

Compile the PLC project to create the executable program.

20. Add a file to the PLC project.

PLC
"Programs" service

Add a library to the PLC project.

Encrypting/Decrypting a PLC project.

PLC project "Generate PLC"

This option compiles and loads the PLC program based on the files that make up the PLC
project. If an error occurs during compilation, the program will not be generated and the CNC
will display a list of the detected errors.
The proper compilation of a file in mnemonic language or contact (ladder) language
generates the equivalent files in both languages. That is why two files having the same name
and different extension cannot belong to the same project because, when compiled, they
are the same file.

PLC project "Add file"

This option is used to add a file to the PLC project. This file may be a new one or an existing
one. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a list of the available files. To add a file to
the PLC project.
1 Select the file from the list or write its name in the bottom window.
2 Press [ENTER] to accept the selection and add the file or [ESC] to cancel the selection
and close the file listing.
When accepting the selection, the selected file will appear on the list that make up the PLC
project.

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20.2.2 Encrypting/decrypting from the PLC.

i The PLC encryption algorithm is not the same as the one used in Utilities mode. Files encrypted with
one algorithm cannot be decrypted by the other.

Once the PLC program has been compiled, the source files are not needed to operate the
CNC and so they can be removed. If these files are to be kept, for example for future changes,
the PLC can encrypt them so they are unreadable, meaning they cannot be used by a third-
party. An encrypted program is not editable or visible during monitoring. If a machine service
technician needs to modify the source files, these can be decrypted, modified and re-
encrypted.
The encryption algorithm takes into account the PLC password. If this password does not
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PLC
"Programs" service
exist when trying to encrypt a file, the CNC will show the relevant warning and will abort the
process. After encrypting a file, if the password changes then PLC will not be able to decrypt
these files.

Softkey menu.

Softkey. Meaning.

The source files cannot be found, have not been encrypted from the
PLC or the CNC is not in Setup mode.

Encrypting a PLC project. The CNC only displays this softkey in

Setup mode, if there are PLC source files and there is no file that has
been encrypted by the PLC.

Decrypting a PLC project. The CNC only displays this softkey in

Setup mode, if there is a file that has been encrypted by the PLC.

Encrypting files.
The “Encrypt” softkey deletes the files encrypted by the PLC (old files) and encrypts all the
programs comprising the PLC project. After the files have been encrypted they cannot be
edited or monitored. To encrypt the files, the PLC password must be used and the PLC project
must be compiled.

Decrypting files.
The “Decrypt” softkey decrypts the files comprising the PLC project and deletes the
encrypted files that have been successfully decrypted. Once decrypted, these files can be
modified and monitored.

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20.2.3 Softkey menus. Files of the PLC project.

When selecting a program of the PLC project at the service window, the softkey menu will
offers the following options.

Softkey. Description.

Files of the PLC project "Edit". This softkey shows the editing window. See
"20.3 Program editing" on page 351.

20. Files of the PLC project "Monitoring". This softkey shows the monitoring window. See
"20.6 Program monitoring" on page 364.
PLC
"Programs" service

Files of the PLC project "Eliminate". This softkey deletes the selected file of the PLC
project (the file will still be available in the CNC's hard disk).

Files of the PLC project "Rename". This softkey may be used to change the name
of the selected file.

Files of the PLC project "Copy". This softkey may be used to make a copy of the
selected file. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a list with the programs
stored at the CNC. To make a copy of the file:
(1) Select the destination folder for the copy.
(2) Define the file name at the bottom window. To replace an existing file, select it
from the list.
(3) Press [ENTER] to copy the file or [ESC] to cancel the selection and close the file
listing.

Files of the PLC project "Move up" When the PLC project contains several files, this
softkey may be used to move the selected file up.

Files of the PLC project "Move down" When the PLC project contains several files,
this softkey may be used to move the selected file down.

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20.3 Program editing

To edit a program, select it from the "Programs" service list and select the "Edit" option of
the softkey menu. The PLC will show the right editor for the language of the selected program;
a text editor if the program is in mnemonic language or C language or a contact (ladder) editor
if the program is edited in contact (ladder) language.

Editor description
The text editor window (top image) and that of the contact (ladder) editor (bottom image)
show the following information.
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Program editing
A

A Title bar.
Name of the program selected for editing. An "*" next to the program name means that
the changes made to the program have not been saved (the program must be saved so
they do not get lost).
B Edit area.
Line number and area for editing the program. A program edited in contact (ladder)
language will contain numbered blocks representing the various elements.
C Status bar.
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In a program edited in C language or mnemonic language, the bar shows information
about the cursor position and the status of the editor options.
CAP Capital letters. When active, the text is always written in capital letters.
OVR Overwrite text. It toggles between overwriting and inserting text. When active, it
overwrites the existing text. (REF: 2008)
NUM Numeric keypad active.
In a program edited in contact (ladder) language, the bar shows the comments of a
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Program editor, Unicode format.

The editor of the CNC admits Unicode characters. When saving a program, the editor
respects its original format, ANSI or Unicode, except when editing a Unicode character, in
which case the CNC will always save the program in Unicode format.

i Programs in Unicode format are not compatible with versions older than V4.0. A program in Unicode
format cannot be edited or executed in a version older than V4.0.
A third-party text editor (like Windows notepad) may be used to convert Unicode format programs into
ANSI format; but special characters that have no ANSI equivalent will be lost in the process.

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Functionalities of the editor.
PLC
Program editing

Zoom at the editor.

The editor has the following hotkeys to increase or decrease the size of the editor font. If
the CNC has a mouse with a wheel, the [CTRL] key combined with this wheel can also be
used to increase and decrease the size of the text font.
[CTRL]+[+] Zoom in.
[CTRL]+[–] Zoom out.

Multi-line blocks.
The editor adjusts the long blocks to the size of the window dividing the block
into several lines. On the right side of each cut line, the editor shows a symbol
to indicate that the block continues in the next line.

Softkey menu
When accessing the PLC program editor, the horizontal softkey menu will show all the
options associated with editing a file depending on the editing language.

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20.4 Editing in C language or mnemonic language.

Horizontal softkey menu.

Softkey. Description.
Analyze. Analyze the program searching for errors.

File. Recall, save, import or print a file.

Undo.
Operations with blocks.
Undo the last modifications.
Copy text, paste text and export text as an independent file.
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Editing in C language or mnemonic language.
Find/replace Find a line or a text in the program and replace a text with another
one.
Customizing. Set the behavior, properties and appearance of the PLC editor.

Hotkey menu.
The following softkeys may be useful when editing.

Hotkey. Function.

[CTRL]+[C] Copy the selected text.

[CTRL]+[X] Cut the selected text.

[CTRL]+[V] Paste the selected text.

[CTRL]+[Z] Undo the last change.

[CTRL]+[Y] Redo the selected text.

[CTRL]+[G] Save the program/Recover the original program.

[CTRL]+[+] Zoom in.

[CTRL]+[–] Zoom out.

[CTRL]+[HOME] Move the cursor to the beginning of the program.

[CTRL]+[END] Move the program to the end of the program.

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20.4.1 Softkey "Analyze".

This softkey analyzes the program searching for errors. The errors found will be displayed
in the "Outputs" service window.
NEXT To close this window and return to the editor, press [ESC]. To return to the editor without
closing the window, press the [NEXT] key.

20. 20.4.2 Softkey "File".

PLC
Editing in C language or mnemonic language.

BACK This softkey is used to recall, save, import or print a file. When selecting this option, the
softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

File "Restore original"

This softkey is used to recover the original file without the changes made since the last time
it was opened. When selecting this option, the CNC requests confirmation of the command.
This option is only available when the "Save always" option is active. See "20.4.6 Softkey
"Customize"." on page 357.

File "Save"

This softkey saves the file that is being edited.

This option is only available when the "Save always" option is not active. See "20.4.6 Softkey
"Customize"." on page 357.

File "Save as"

This softkey saves the file, that is being edited, with a different name. After saving the file,
one keeps editing the new file.

File "Include program"

This softkey is used to import the contents of a file saved at the CNC into the program that
is being edited.

File "Print"

This softkey may be used to print the program in the pre-determined printer.

20.4.3 Softkey "Undo".

This softkey may be used to "undo" the last modifications made. The modifications are
undone one by one starting from the most recent one. The CNC offers the following keyboard
shortcuts to undo and redo the operations.
[CTRL]+[Z] Undo the last change.
[CTRL]+[Y] Redo the selected text.

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20.4.4 Softkey "Operations with blocks".

This softkey is used to copy, cut and paste the information of a block or set of blocks and
export this information as an independent program. This option is only available when there
is a text selected in the program or on the clipboard. To select a text in the program, keep
the [SHIFT] key pressed while moving the cursor.
BACK When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the
main menu, press the key for the previous menu.

Operations with blocks "Copy"

Copy the selected text onto the clipboard.

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PLC
Editing in C language or mnemonic language.
Operations with blocks "Cut"

Copy the selected text onto the clipboard and deletes it from the program.

Operations with blocks "Paste"

Paste the contents of the clipboard into the program.

Operations with blocks "Copy to program"

Save the selected texts as an independent program. When selecting this option, the CNC
shows a list of the available programs. To save the text as a program:
1 Select the destination folder.
2 Define the file name at the bottom window. To replace an existing file, select it from the list.
3 Press [ENTER] to save the program or [ESC] to cancel the selection and close the
program listing.

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20.4.5 Softkey "Find/Replace".

This softkey is used to find a line or a text in the program and replace a text with another
one. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box requesting the line number
or the text to look for. When defining a text search, certain options may also be defining that
allow:
A Go to a line of the program.
B Replacing the text being searched with another in the program.

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C Ignore uppercase and lowercase.
D Consider the text to find as a whole word.
E Select whether the search starts at the beginning of the program or at the cursor position.
PLC
Editing in C language or mnemonic language.

F Direction of the search.

After defining the search options, press [ENTER] to start the search or [ESC] to cancel it.
The text found in the program will be highlighted and the softkey menu will show the following
options:
• "Replace" option, to replace the highlighted text.
• "Replace all" option, to replace the text throughout the whole program.
• "Find next" option, to skip this text and keep on searching.
• "Find previous" option, to look for the text without replacing it.
To end the search, press [ESC].

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20.4.6 Softkey "Customize".

This softkey is used for personalizing (customizing) the behavior, properties and appearance
of the PLC editor.

Customizing the general options of the editor.

Option. Meaning.

Save always. Activating the automatic saving of the program. When this option is
active, the CNC will automatically save the program every time the
cursor changes blocks. In large programs (more than 200 kB), the
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PLC
Editing in C language or mnemonic language.
CNC saves the program when the user has not modified the program
for about 5 seconds.
If this option is not active, the program is saved from the softkey
menu. See "20.4.2 Softkey "File"." on page 354.

Line adjust. Adjust the lines to the size of the window.

Show the line number. Show the line numbers at the editor.

Drop menus. Organize the horizontal softkey menu in drop menus.

Customize the appearance of the editor.

This option customizes the appearance (color, font, etc.) of the elements that make up the
program editor. After defining the new look, press [ENTER] to accept the changes or [ESC]
to ignore them.

Customize the syntax coloring.

This option may be used to customize the color of the elements that make up the program.
After defining the new look, press [ENTER] to accept the changes or [ESC] to ignore them.
In large programs (more than 200 kB), the editor cancels the syntax coloring.

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20.5 Editing in contact (ladder) language (softkeys).

Horizontal softkey menu.

Softkey. Description.
Analyze. Analyze the program searching for errors.

File. Restore, import or export a file.

20. Editing. Edit the selected program and copy, cut and paste a block or group
of blocks.

View. Enlarge or reduce the size of the contacts and of the text.
PLC
Editing in contact (ladder) language (softkeys).

Marks. Add or remove follow-up marks in the program.

Find. Find a text or a block by its number.

Customizing. Set the properties and appearance of the PLC editor.

Hotkey menu.
The following softkeys may be useful when editing.

Hotkey. Function.
[+] [-] Window zoom.

[CTRL][+] Cell zoom.

[CTRL][-]

[ENTER] It edits the element on which the cursor is located. If the cursor is on the
left column, it will show the dialog for editing the block comment.
[] [] [] [] It moves the cursor in all 4 directions.

[SHIFT][] [SHIFT][] It changes the selection.

[SHIFT][] [SHIFT][]

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20.5.1 Softkey "Analyze".

This softkey analyzes the program searching for errors. The errors found will be displayed
in the "Outputs" service window.
NEXT To close this window and return to the editor, press [ESC]. To return to the editor without
closing the window, press the [NEXT] key.

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PLC
Editing in contact (ladder) language (softkeys).
BACK This softkey is used to restore, import or export a file. When selecting this option, the softkey
menu shows the available options. To return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

File "Save"

This softkey saves the file that is being edited.

File "Save as"

This softkey saves the file, that is being edited, with a different name. After saving the file,
one keeps editing the new file.

Softkey "Import file"

This softkey imports the translation of a program edited in mnemonic language into the
program that is now being edited. This softkey is useful for converting a mnemonic-language
file into a contact (ladder)-language file without having to compile the PLC project.
The following expressions in mnemonic language cannot be translated directly into contact
(ladder) language and the CNC will translate them as follows.
• Expressions with the XOR operator.
• Expressions where the NOT operator affects several contacts.

Original expression. Transformed expression.

a XOR b (a OR b) AND (NOT a OR NOT b)

NOT (a AND b) (NOT a OR NOT b)

NOT (a OR b) (NOT a AND NOT b)

File "Export file"

This softkey exports to a file the translation into mnemonic language of the program that is
now being edited.

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20.5.3 "Edit" softkey.

BACK This softkey may be used to edit the selected program and copy, cut and paste a block or
group of blocks. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options.
To return to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.

Edit "New block".

This softkey adds a new block with an empty contact. This contact will be the action for a

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consultation and "n" the number identifying the block. The new block is inserted above the
block where the cursor is located.
PLC
Editing in contact (ladder) language (softkeys).

The frame with dash lines indicates the position of the cursor.

Positioning the cursor on the action_contact and pressing [ENTER] displays a dialog box
for associating an instruction and a comment with it. The "Expected" field offers a context
help with valid instructions.

The instruction must be written in mnemonic language. Placing the cursor on action_contact
and using the "Parallel" softkey, it is possible to add other action_contact in parallel.

CNCRD
A.POS.X
M100
R200

() = CNCRD(A.POS.X, R100, M100)

To define a directing instruction, activate the "Directing" field in the dialog box and then write
an instruction. Directing instructions can only be programmed in a block with their
action_contact empty and without consultation_contact.

DEF MARCA M100

Edit "Cut"

Cut the selected contact or block.

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Copy the selected contacts or blocks.

Edit "Paste"

Paste the contacts or blocks that have been previously cut or copied. It pastes them in parallel
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Edit "Delete"

Delete the selected contacts or blocks.

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Edit "Undo"

This softkey may be used to "undo" the last modifications made. The modifications are
undone one by one starting from the most recent one.

Edit "Redo"

This softkey is active after using "Undo" and restores one by one the previous status of the
program, before "Undo" was used.

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Edit "Left series"

This softkey adds a consultation_contact to the left of the contact selected with the cursor.

PLC
Editing in contact (ladder) language (softkeys).
CNCRD
A.POS.X
M100
R200

Positioning the cursor on the consultation_contact and pressing [ENTER] displays a dialog
box for associating an instruction and a comment with it. The "Expected" field offers a context
help with valid instructions.

M100
CNCRD
A.POS.X
M100
R200

For example, the user can make it to be a contact for comparing two registers with the
instruction "CPS R1 EQ R2" or a simple contact of the mark "M100"
In mnemonics, it is the same as M100 = CNCRD(A.POS.X, R100, M100)

Edit "Right series"

This softkey adds a consultation_contact to the right of the contact selected with the cursor.

M100 M101
CNCRD
A.POS.X
M100
R200

M100 AND M101 = CNCRD(A.POS.X, R100, M100)

Edit "Parallel"

This softkey adds a consultation_contact in parallel to the contact selected with the cursor.

M100 M101
CNCRD
A.POS.X CNC 8070
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M100
R200

(M100 AND M101) OR M102 = CNCRD(A.POS.X, R100, M100)

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Edit "Negate"

This softkey negates the consultation_contact selected with the cursor.

M100
CNCRD
A.POS.X
M100
R200

20. NOT M100 = CNCRD(A.POS.X, R100, M100)

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Editing in contact (ladder) language (softkeys).

20.5.4 Softkey "View".

BACK This softkey may be used to enlarge or reduce the size of the contacts and of the text. When
selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the main
menu, press the [BACK] key.

View "Zoom +"

Increase the size of the font as well as the height and width of the contacts.

View "Zoom -"

Reduce the size of the font as well as the height and width of the contacts.

View "Cell +"

Increases the width of the contacts.

View "Cell -"

Reduce the width of the contacts.

20.5.5 Softkey "Marks".

BACK This softkey may be used to add or remove follow-up marks in the program. When selecting
this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the main menu, press
the [BACK] key.

Marks "Set / remove"

Place a mark or remove the mark of the block where the cursor is located.

Marks "Next mark"

Place the cursor on the next marked block.

Marks "Previous mark"

Place the cursor on the previous marked block.

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Remove all the marks.

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20.5.6 Softkey "Find".

This softkey is used to find a text or a block by its number.

Find "Find"

When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box requesting the block number or the
text to look for. When defining a text search, certain options may also be defining that allow:

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PLC
Editing in contact (ladder) language (softkeys).
A
B
C

A Select the types of fields in which to search.

B Ignore uppercase and lowercase.
C Consider the text to find as a whole word.
After defining the search options, press [ENTER] to do the search or [ESC] to cancel it.
Pressing [ENTER] positions the cursor in the first field that matches the search parameters.

Find "Find next"

It positions the cursor in the next field that matches the search parameters.

Find "Find previous"

It positions the cursor in the previous field that matches the search parameters.

20.5.7 Softkey "Customize".

It is used for personalizing the appearance (color, font, etc.) and properties of the editing
window.
After defining the new look, use the cursor to select one of the buttons here below to accept
or ignore the changes made and press [ENTER]. The dialog box may also be closed directly
without accepting the changes by pressing [ESC].

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20.6 Program monitoring

To monitor a program, select it from the list of the service window and select the "Monitoring"
option of the softkey menu. The CNC will display the monitoring window and it will show the
instructions of the selected program. To close the monitoring window, press [ESC].

Description of the monitoring window

20. The editing window shows the following information:

A
Program monitoring
PLC

A Title bar. It shows the name of the program that is being monitored.
B Monitoring area. It shows the status of the instructions being executed. It is a real-time
monitoring. Only the instructions that are being executed are monitored.
The PLC will show, in a different color, the instructions that are not being executed such
as the first cycle or those subroutines whose call is not active. The default colors are:
Red Active variables.
Green Instruction that is not being executed.
Black Inactive variable or comment.
C In a program edited in C language or in mnemonic language, it is the data entry zone.
This zone is used to modify the values of the PLC resources.
In a program edited in contact (ladder) language, it is the zone that shows the comments
of a contact and other messages. In the "Monitoring" service, it is not possible to change
the names or comments associated with the contacts.

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20.6.1 Softkey menus. Monitoring in C language or mnemonic language.

This softkey toggles the display between the mnemonic language and the contact language
(ladder diagram). The softkeys of the horizontal menu change according to the selected
language.

In a program edited in C language or in mnemonic language, the softkey menu shows the
following options.

Monitoring "Size +"

Every time this softkey is pressed, the size of the text will increase. 20.

Program monitoring
PLC
Monitoring "Size -"

Every time this softkey is pressed, the size of the text will decrease.

Monitoring "Bold"
When selecting this option, the text of the program appears in bold.

Monitoring "Find"

This softkey is used to find text in the program. When selecting this option, the CNC shows
a dialog box requesting the text to be found. Key in the text and press [ENTER] to begin the
search.
As the text is being searched, the cursor will position on the match found. To end the search,
press [ESC].

Monitoring "Customize"

It is used to personalize certain functions of the monitoring window. When selecting this
option, the CNC shows a dialog box with the options available for customizing.

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20.6.2 Softkey menus. Monitoring in contact (ladder) language.

This softkey toggles the display between the mnemonic language and the contact language
(ladder diagram). The softkeys of the horizontal menu change according to the selected
language.

In a program edited in contact (ladder) language, the softkey menu shows the following
options.

20. View.
Program monitoring
PLC

BACK This softkey may be used to enlarge or reduce the size of the contacts and of the text. When
selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the main
menu, press the key for the previous menu.

View "Zoom +"

Increase the size of the font as well as the height and width of the contacts.

View "Zoom -"

Reduce the size of the font as well as the height and width of the contacts.

View "Cell +"

Increases the width of the contacts.

View "Cell -"

Reduce the width of the contacts.

Marks.

BACK This softkey may be used to add or remove follow-up marks in the program. When selecting
this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the main menu, press
the key for the previous menu.

Marks "Set / remove"

Place or remove a mark on the block where the cursor is located.

Marks "Next mark"

Place the cursor on the next marked block.

Marks "Previous mark"

Place the cursor on the previous marked block.

Marks "Remove all"

Remove all the marks.

Find
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Find "Find"

When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box requesting the block number or the
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Find "Find next"

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Find "Find previous"

This option positions the cursor in the previous field that matches the search parameters.

Customizing
This softkey is used for personalizing the appearance and properties of the editing window.
When selecting this option, the CNC displays a dialog box showing the elements that may
be set.

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Activate

Program monitoring
PLC
This softkey is used to turn monitoring on or off. The program is not monitored until the
"Activate" option is pressed.

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20.7 "Commands" service

The "Commands" service is used to debug the PLC program execution by taking advantage
of the possibility to execute the various parts of the program separately (first cycle, main
module and periodic module). This service also offers the possibility of starting up and
interrupting the execution of the PLC program.
When selecting this service, the horizontal softkey menu offers all the options associated
with this service.

20. 20.7.1 Softkey menus. Options of the "Commands" service.

PLC
"Commands" service

Commands "Run"

This softkey is used to start the execution of the PLC program. The PLC executes the first
cycle (CY1) once and continues with the cyclic execution of the main program (PRG) and
the periodic module (PE). The main program is executed according to the frequency defined
by machine parameter. The periodic module is executed according to the frequency defined
in the program.

Commands "Stop"

This softkey is used to stop the execution of the PLC program.

Commands "CY1"

This softkey is used to execute the part of the program corresponding to the first cycle (CY1).
The CNC does not execute this option when the PLC program is running.

Commands "Cycle"

This softkey is used to execute the main program (PRG) once. The CNC does not execute
this option when the PLC program is running.

Commands "Resume"

This softkey is used to resume the cyclic execution of the PLC program. The CNC does not
execute this option when the PLC program is running.

Commands "PE module"

This softkey is used to execute the periodic module (PE) once. The CNC does not execute
this option when the PLC program is running.

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20.8 "Outputs" service

The "Outputs" service shows the following information:

• The result of generating (compiling) the PLC program.
• The result of analyzing a file of mnemonics.
• The result of text search in the files making up the PLC project.
Pressing the "Show" softkey accesses the screen of this service that shows this information.

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To close the window, press [ESC].

Description of the outputs service

PLC
"Outputs" service
The screen of this service looks like this:

A Title bar.
It shows the type of information displayed in the window (information about the
compilation, file analysis or a search).
B Requested information.
It shows the requested information.

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20.8.1 Softkey menus. Options of the "Outputs" service.

When accessing the "Outputs" service, the softkeys will show the following option.

Outputs "Compiling info"

This softkey shows the result of compiling (generating) the PLC program. The screen shows
a list of warning or errors detected when compiling the PLC program. After selecting a
warning or error from the list, it is possible to go to the erroneous line by pressing the relevant
icon.

20. Outputs "Checking info"

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"Outputs" service

This softkey shows the result of analyzing the file of mnemonics. The screen shows a list
of the error detected when analyzing the program. After selecting a warning or error from
the list, it is possible to go to the erroneous line by pressing the relevant icon.

Outputs "Search info"

This softkey shows the result of searching text in the programs making up the PLC project.
After selecting an element from the list, it is possible to go to its line by pressing the relevant
icon.

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20.9 "Logic analyzer" service

The "Logic analyzer" service is used to analyze the behavior of the logic PLC signals
according to a time base and certain trigger conditions set by the user.
Up to 8 PLC variables or expressions may be analyzed at the same time and the result of
the analysis (the traces) will appear on a graphic interface that facilitates the interpretation
of the data. Once the done capturing data, the user may:
• Modify the time base to display different zooms of the traces.
• Move along the traces to display points, times, time differences, etc.
To close the window, press [ESC].
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Description of the logic analizer
The logic analyzer looks like this:

A B

A The data area is used to define the variables or expressions to be analyzed. Up to 8 PLC
variables or expressions may be defined.
B The graphic area shows the traces for the defined PLC variables or expressions and a
trace of the PLC cycles with the indicated conditions.
Also, a vertical red line is displayed to indicate the trigger point (if any) and a green line
to indicate the cursor position.
C The information area is used to define the data that conditions the display of the traces
(trigger, type of trigger, time base and trace status).
D The data entry area is used to modify the PLC resources.

Softkey menus
When selecting the logic analyzer, the horizontal softkey menu offers all the options
associated with this service. The set of options offered by this menu may be changed using
the "+" softkey which offers a new set of options.

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20.9.1 Editing logic analyzer data

In order to capture trace data, the user must enter the variables or expressions to be
analyzed, the trigger type and conditions as well as the time based to be used to display the
captured values. To edit this data, select the graphic area of the logic analyzer and press
the "Edit view" softkey to place the cursor on the data editing area.

Key. Meaning.
Move the cursor through the data.

20. Move the cursor within a data.

Open/close pop-up menus.

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"Logic analyzer" service

SPACE

ENTER Validate the defined data.

ESC Cancel edit.

Definition of variables

Up to 8 PLC variables or expressions may be defined to obtain their trace. The definition of
the expression cannot exceed 80 characters.
When modifying a variable, if there was already a trace of that expression, the trace will be
deleted when validating the new edition.

Trigger condition

A trigger condition is the one used to capture data and may be defined with a PLC variable
or expression. The definition of the expression cannot exceed 80 characters.
If the trigger condition is modified after a data capture, all the traces will be deleted when
validating the new condition.

Trigger type

It sets whether the data is to be captured "before", "after" or "before and after" the selected
trigger condition is met.
By default The data capture starts and ends when the operator selects the option to execute
and stop the trace.
Before The data capture starts when the trigger condition is met and ends when the
operator selects the option to stop the trace.
Once the trace has been executed, the trigger signal will be shown at the beginning
of the trace.
After The data capture starts when the operator selects the option to execute the trace
and ends when the trigger condition is met.
Once the trace has been executed, the trigger signal will appear at the end of the
trace.
In the middle The data capture starts and ends when the operator selects the option to execute
and stop the trace.
Once the trace has been executed, the trigger signal will be shown at the center
of the trace.

Time base

The operator may use this parameter to assign the timeframe to each vertical division. The
size of these divisions, therefore the resolution of these signals will be determined by this
CNC 8070 time base. Consequently, the smaller the time base, the greater the signal resolution.
The value is given in milliseconds or microseconds according to the active units and the
selected value will be displayed in the information area.

There is a mark that changes states every 2ms.

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With a time base of 10ms, 20ms and 4ms it will look like this.

While the graphic window is selected, use the "+" and "-" keys to divide or multiply this time
base by two.

Start distance / Trigger distance 20.

This data is only shown when there is a trace.

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"Logic analyzer" service
Start distance It represents the time difference between the indicator cursor and the
base point of the trace (beginning of the trace if there is no trigger point
or it has not been reached).
Trigger distance It represents the time difference between the indicator cursor and the
trigger point (if it has taken place).

The value is updated when moving the indicator cursor of the graphic area. Its value may
also be edited, thus updating the cursor position in the graphic area.

Reference distance

This data is only shown when there is a trace already and the operator has put a reference
signal. It represents the time difference between the indicator cursor and the reference
signal.
The value is updated when moving the indicator cursor of the graphic area. Its value may
also be edited, thus updating the cursor position in the graphic area.

Trace status

This element cannot be edited, it automatically reflects the status of the trace. The possible
messages are:
• Empty.
• Beginning.
• Executing.
• Stopping.
• Full.

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20.9.2 Save, load and reset the analyzer configuration

Save the configuration

This option is used to save the current configuration of the logic analyzer (PLC variables and
expressions, trigger conditions, graphic traces) into a file. When selecting this option, the
CNC shows a list of trace files (TRC) already saved. To save the current configuration:
1 Define the file name at the bottom window. To replace an existing file, select it from the list.
2 Press [ENTER] to save the configuration or [ESC] to return to the logic analyzer without

20. saving the configuration.

Load the configuration

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"Logic analyzer" service

This option is used to recover a logic analyzer configuration that has been stored earlier.
When selecting this option, the CNC shows a list of trace files (TRC) already saved. To load
one of these files:
1 Define the file name at the bottom window or select it from the list.
2 Press [ENTER] to save the configuration or [ESC] to return to the logic analyzer without
loading the configuration.

Initialize the configuration

This option is used to reset all the analyzer data eliminating the defined variables or
expressions as well as the trigger condition and trigger type. The traces are also deleted
because there are no variables to be analyzed.

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20.9.3 Execute and analyze trace

Execute trace / Stop trace

This softkey is used to start or stop the data capture to display the traces.

Analyze trace
BACK This softkey is used to analyze the different graphic aspects of the trace. When selecting
this option, the softkey menu shows the options available for analyzing the trace. To return
to the main menu, press the [BACK] key.
• Go to the beginning 20.
It moves the indicator cursor and the current graphic view to the beginning of the trace.

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• Go to the end
It moves the indicator cursor and the current graphic view to the end of the trace.
• Go to the time
It moves the indicator cursor and the current graphic view to the time value set by the
operator with respect to the base point of the trace (starting point of the trace if there is
no trigger or to the trigger point if there is one).
• Go to trigger
It moves the indicator cursor and the current graphic view to the trigger point.
• Go to reference
It moves the indicator cursor and the current graphic view to the reference point defined
earlier.
• Set reference
It sets a reference point at the current cursor position for time difference calculation.
• Remove reference
Removes the reference point defined earlier.

Trace view / Edit view

This softkey toggles between the graphic window and the data and display conditions area.

MS (milliseconds) / US (microseconds)

This softkey toggles between milliseconds and microseconds.

Print

This softkey may be used to print the graphics in a printer connected to the CNC or as a file
(*.BMP format) at the CNC. When printing to a file, it is saved in the folder:
"C:\Cnc8070\Mtb\Plc\Watch\*.bmp"

20.9.4 Customize the appearance of the logic analyzer

It is used to customize the looks of the different elements of the logic analyzer. When
selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box with the options available for customizing.

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20.10 "Monitoring" service

This service is used to analyze the status of the various PLC variables and resources. When
selecting the "Monitoring" option at the service window, it will show a list with the three
resource files used last. This will let you recover one of them without having to define it again.
Pressing the "Show" softkey access the service screen. If a file was selected from the list,
it will show the resources defined in it. To close the monitoring window, press [ESC].

20. Description of the monitoring service

This service screen is divided into several windows that may be accessed with the window
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"Monitoring" service

switching key. The monitoring screen looks like this:

A Resources selected for monitoring. This area shows the user resources and symbols
being analyzed. The resources and symbols are shown grouped in the following tables,
each of them shows information on the status of those resources.
Timers Counters
Registers Binary resources
B Data entry area. This area is used to define the user resources and symbols to be
analyzed and modify their values by directly assigning a value to them.

Softkey menus
When selecting this service, the horizontal softkey menu will show all the options associated
with resource monitoring. The set of options offered by this menu may be changed using
the "+" softkey which offers a new set of options.

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20.10.1 Description of resource tables

As mentioned earlier, the user resources and symbols defined are displayed in different
tables. Each table shows the following information.

Timers

This table shows the timers and user defined symbols for the timers and their status. This
table has the following fields:

Field.

G
Meaning.

It indicates whether any of the trigger inputs of the timer is active

(TG1, TG2, TG3 or TG4).
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M Timer status:
(S) Stopped / (T) Timing / (D) Disabled.

E Status of the Enable input (TEN).

R Status of the Reset input (TRS)

T Status output.

ET Elapsed time.

TO Remaining time.

The inputs and outputs that are high will be indicated with a green symbol.

Registers

This table shows the registers and user symbols defined for the registers as well as their
values.
The values may be shown in decimal, hexadecimal or binary format.

Binary resources

This table shows the binary resources (inputs, outputs, messages, errors) and the user
defined symbols for the binary resources as well as information on the their status.

Counters

This table shows the counters and user symbols defined for the counters as well as their
status. This table has the following fields:

Field. Meaning.
E Status of the enable input (CEN).

U Status of the Count-up input (CUP).

D Status of the Countdown input (CDW).

P Status of the preset input (CPR).

S Status output.

C Value of the internal count of the counter.

The inputs and outputs that are high will be indicated with a green symbol.

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20.10.2 Definition of the table resources

Each table shows the following resources and user symbols:

Timer table
• Timers (T1...T512).
• User symbols defined for the timers.
Counter table

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• User symbols defined for the counters.
Register table
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• Registers (R1...R1024).
• User symbols defined for the registers.
• PLC-CNC register variables.
Binary resource table
• Inputs (I1...I1024) and outputs (O1...O1024).
• Marks (M1...M8192).
• Messages (MSG1...MSG1024) and errors (ERR1...ERR1024).
• User symbols defined for the binary resources.
• CNC-PLC boolean variables.
When defining a resource or user symbol, it will be added to the corresponding table.

Data entry
The resources and user symbols of the tables are defined at the data entry area. Their values
may be changed by directly assigning a value to them (M110=1, R300=34). If it is a
hexadecimal value, it must be preceded by the "$" sign (M10=$1, R200=$20).
The window saves the last "N" assignments so they can be recalled later on. In order to make
selecting easier, it is possible to display a window with the list of the assignments already
made.

Key. Meaning.

Move the cursor through the list of expressions.

ENTER Select an expression from the list.

Show the list of expressions.

ESC Close the list of expressions.

To remove a resource or user symbol from a table, select that element and press [SUP].

Key. Meaning.

Select a table.

Move the cursor.

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HOME END Move the cursor to the beginning / end of the table.

DEL Delete the selected resource from the table.

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20.10.3 Options of the "Monitoring" service (softkeys).

When accessing the "Monitoring" option of the softkey menu, the following options will be
available.

Save set

This softkey is used to save the set of defined resources into a file. When selecting this option,
the CNC displays a window with the list of the files (.MON) currently saved. To save a set
of defined resources:
1 Define the file name at the bottom window. To replace an existing one, select it from the
list.
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2 Press [ENTER] to save the program or [ESC] to cancel the selection and close the

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"Monitoring" service
program listing.

Load set

This softkey is used to recover the set of resources previously saved into a file. When
selecting this option, the CNC shows a window with the list of available files. To load one
of these files:
1 Define the file name at the bottom window or select it from the list.
2 Press [ENTER] to load the selected file or [ESC] to cancel the operation and close the
program listing.

Binary

This softkey toggles between displaying the register values in decimal and hexadecimal
format or only in binary.

Visibility

This softkey shows or hides certain resource tables.

Add row

This softkey increases the size of the active window (where the cursor is) by adding a row to it.

Remove row

This softkey decreases the size of the active window (where the cursor is) by removing a
row from it.

Data input
This softkey selects the data entry area.

Clear all

Delete all the resources from the tables.

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20.11 "Cross references" service

The "Cross references" service may be used to obtain information about the PLC resources
being used in the PLC project. Pressing the "Show" softkey accesses the window of this
service. To close the cross-reference window, press [ESC].

Description

20. The screen of this service looks like this:

A B C D
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"Cross references" service

A Name of the resources being used by the PLC project.

B File of the PLC project where the resource is being used.
C Line, within the file, containing the resource.
D How the resource is being used.
For the inputs, outputs, marks and registers:
? The resource is used as a consultation.
= The resource is used as an action.
For the timers.
TG Timer trigger.
T Status consultation.
TEN Enable input.
TRS Reset input.
For the counters.
C Status consultation.
CPR Counter preset.
CEN Enable input.
CUP Count-up input.
CDW Countdown input.

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20.11.1 Softkey menus. Options of the "Cross reference" service.

When accessing the "Cross reference" service, the softkey menu will offer the following
options:

Inputs

Show information about the inputs.

Outputs

Show information about the outputs. 20.

Marks

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"Cross references" service
Show information about the marks.

Registers

Show information about the registers.

Timers

Show information about the timers.

Counters

Show information about the counters.

Print

It is used to print the cross reference tables out to a printer connected to the CNC or as a
"*.PRN" file at the CNC. When printing to a file, it is saved in the folder:
"C:\Cnc8070\Users\Reports\*.prn"
When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box requesting the destination for the
file (printer or file). When printing to a file, it is possible to select the name and location of
the file. After selecting the destination, press [ENTER] to print the table or [ESC] to cancel it.

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20.12 "Statistics" service

The "Statistics" service may be used to obtain information about the execution times of the
PLC and the files making up the PLC project. Pressing the "Show" softkey access the service
screen. To close the statistics screen, press [ESC].

Description

20. The screen of this service looks like this:

PLC
"Statistics" service

A Execution time-table.
This table shows the following data (from left to right):
• Modules making up the PLC program.
• Minimum module execution time.
• Maximum module execution time.
• Average module execution time.
• Module execution frequency.
B PLC file table.
This table shows the following data (from left to right):
• Files making up the PLC project.
• Size of each file.
• File type.
• Date last modified.

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20.12.1 Softkey menus. Options of the "Statistics" service.

Softkey. Description.

This softkey refreshes the table information.

This softkey may be used to print the table in the pre-determined printer or save it
as a file (prn format) at the CNC. When selecting the "File" option, it will be saved
in the folder "C:\Cnc8070\Users\Reports\".
When selecting this option, the CNC will show a dialog box requesting the print
destination (printer or file). After selecting the destination, press [ENTER] to print it
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or [ESC] to cancel it.

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20.13 "Messages" service

The "Messages" service may be used to edit the texts associated with PLC messages and
errors. These files may also be displayed and edited (and thus translated into other
languages) using any text editor.
The message and error files are stored in the folder:
"C:\CNC8070\MTB\PLC\LANG\<language>" corresponding to the language active at the
CNC. To use messages and errors in other languages, copy the files to the folder of the
desired language. On CNC power-up, the messages and errors are loaded from the folder

20. corresponding to the language active at the CNC.

Pressing the "Show" softkey access the service screen. To close the message window, press
[ESC].
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"Messages" service

Description
This screen shows the messages (MSG) and errors (ERR) defined at the PLC. The screen
shows the following table.

A B C D E

C
D

A Message or error identifier.

Number, between 1 and 1024, that identifies the message (MSG) or the error (ERR). The
numbering needs not be sequential; i.e. number skipping is allowed.
B Display of the additional information files. This field indicates whether to show or not the
file for additional information when displaying the message or the error.
C Address of the additional data file which may be a text file (*.txt), image file (*.bmp, *.jpg),
a combination of both (*.htm, *.html) or a video (*.avi).
D Activate the emergency signal (_EMERGEN) or not when activating the error. This field
appears selected by default when editing a new error. When editing messages, this field
does not appear because PLC messages do not activate the emergency signal.
E Text of the message or error displayed for the user.

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20.13.1 Softkey menus. Options of the "Messages" service.

Softkey. Description.

Save the message and error table into a file in ASCII format (*.MEF).

Recover the table values saved earlier in the hard disk of the CNC.

Print the message and error table out to a printer connected to the CNC or as a file
(*.PRN format) at the CNC.
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Define a new message in the table.

Define a new error in the table.

Select the file for additional information.

Delete the selected message or error from the table.

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20.13.2 Editing the message and error table

To add a new message or error to the table, press the "New message" or "New error" softkey.
The CNC adds a new row to the table and it identifies it with the label -MSG- or -ERR-,
indicating that it corresponds to a message or to an error. To delete a message or an error
from the table, select it with the cursor and press the "Delete" softkey.
To edit or modify the table data, use the cursor to select the field whose value is to be changed
and define the data as follows:

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• The number and text of the message or error is entered directly from the keyboard.
• The "show" option is turned on and off with the [SPACE] key.
• The "EMERGEN" option is turned on and off with the [SPACE] key. This option only
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appears when editing errors.

• The file for additional information may be entered directly or may be selected with the
"Associate file" softkey.
Press [ENTER] every time a data is edited to accept the new value or [ESC] to cancel it.

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20.13.3 Displaying PLC messages

When activating a message (marks "MSG1" through "MSG1024"), the PLC message
window (top right ) shows the message number and its associated text. If the message has
been defined so it shows a file with additional information, it will be displayed at full screen
(if the file does not exist, a blue screen will be displayed).
If there are several active messages, it will display the one with highest priority (the one with
lowest number). It will also show the "+" sign next to the PLC message window to indicate
that there are more messages activated by the PLC.

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Message window

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"Messages" service
In order to expand the PLC message window and display the active message list, press the
key combination [CTRL]+[M]. The list will show a symbol next to each message to indicate
that it has a file with additional information associated with it.
It does not have a file with additional information.

It has a file with additional information.

To display a message, select it with the cursor and press [ENTER]. If the message has an
additional information file, it will be displayed on the screen. To close the additional
information window, press [ESC].

File with additional information

The files with additional information, defined by the machine manufacturer, may be displayed
automatically when activating the message (if so defined in the table for messages and
errors) or when requested by the user (at the message window). The following keys are
available to move around in the additional information window depending on the type of file
displayed (TXT, BMP, JPG, HTM, HTML or AVI):

TXT, BMP, JPG, HTM, HTML file.

Key. Meaning.
Scroll the window line by line.

Scroll the window page by page.

HOME END Take the window to the beginning or to the end.

AVI file.

Key. Meaning.

Stop the video and move to next frame or previous frame.

Stop the video and move to the next 5 frames or to the

previous 5 frames.

HOME END Stop the video and move to the end or to the beginning.

Stop the video.

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ENTER Play the video.

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20.13.4 Displaying PLC errors

When activating an error (marks "ERR1" through "ERR1024"), part-program execution is

interrupted and the center of the screen displays a window with the error number and its
associated text. If the error has been defined so it shows a file with additional information,
it will be displayed at full screen. If the error has the "Emergen" field selected, the error will
open the emergency relay of the CNC.

20. Error window.

If the error has a file with additional information associated with it, an access icon will appear
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to the right of the error number. If the error has the "Show" field selected, the CNC shows
the additional information file directly on the screen. If the "Show" field is not selected, the
additional information file will be displayed when pressing the [HELP] key or when clicking
on the icon mentioned earlier. To close the additional data window, press [ESC].

When there is an active error, no other action but eliminating the error state is allowed.
Although the window displaying the errors may be closed by pressing [ESC], it does not mean
that the error status has been taken care of. To do that, press [RESET]. Pressing the [RESET]
key assumes the initial conditions.

File with additional information

The files with additional information, defined by the machine manufacturer, may be displayed
automatically when activating the message (if so defined in the table for messages and
errors) or when requested by the user (at the message window). The following keys are
available to move around in the additional information window depending on the type of file
displayed (TXT, BMP, JPG, HTM, HTML or AVI):

TXT, BMP, JPG, HTM, HTML file.

Key. Meaning.

Scroll the window line by line.

Scroll the window page by page.

HOME END Take the window to the beginning or to the end.

AVI file.

Key. Meaning.

Stop the video and move to next frame or previous frame.

Stop the video and move to the next 5 frames or to the

previous 5 frames.

HOME END Stop the video and move to the end or to the beginning.

SPACE Stop the video.

ENTER Play the video.

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20.13.5 Grouping the additional information text files in a single file.

PLC messages and errors can show an additional information file in text format. The PLC
allows grouping several or all these files into a single file as follows.

Defining the additional information file.

It must be a text file (extension txt) and may have any name. The information of each
message and error must be structured in the following format:

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[<id>]
<text>
The <id> field, keeping the brackets, will be the code that identifies the help text inside the

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file, which needs not be the same as the number of the error or message it will be associated
with. The <text> field will be the information text that may have up to 500 characters including
line feeds.
For example, the OEM.txt file will have the following structure.

[10]
Help text.
[27]
Help text.
[33]
Help text.

Calling the texts from the PLC message or from the PLC error.

To associate the help message with a PLC message or PLC error, the "associated file" field
must be defined like <file>#<id>. The <file> field will be the path and the name of the file.
The <id> field will be the code that identifies the help text inside the file.
For example, the "associated file" will be defined as follows.
C:\CNC8070\MTB\PLC\LANG\OEM.txt#27

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20.13.6 Save, load and print a message and error table

Save table

To save the table data, press the "Save" softkey and the CNC will show a list with the files
saved at the CNC.
To save the table data:
1 Select the destination folder.

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2 Define the file name at the bottom window. To replace an existing file, select it from the list.
3 Press [ENTER] to save the file or [ESC] to cancel the operation.
The file will be saved with the extension: *.MEF.
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Load table

To recover the table data, press the "Load" softkey, the CNC will show a list with the files
available at the CNC.
To load the table data:
1 Select the folder where the file is.
2 Select the file or write its name at the bottom window.
3 Press [ENTER] to accept the selection or [ESC] to cancel it and close the file listing.

Print table

This softkey may be used to print the table of messages and errors in the pre-determined
printer or save it as a file (prn format) at the CNC. When selecting the "File" option, it will
be saved in the folder "C:\Cnc8070\Users\Reports\".
When selecting this option, the CNC will show a dialog box requesting the print destination
(printer or file). After selecting the destination, press [ENTER] to print it or [ESC] to cancel it.

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21. MACHINE PARAMETERS

21.1 Appearance of the machine parameter tables

In order for the machine tool to be able to properly execute the programmed instructions,
the CNC must know the specific data of the machine such as feedrates, accelerations,
feedback, automatic tool change, etc. This data is set by the machine manufacturer and must
be defined in the machine parameter table.
At a CNC with a write-protected (read-only) disk, working in user mode, the machine
parameters are write-protected and any changes made to it are temporary; i.e. it will
disappear the next time the unit is turned on. To make the changes permanent, unprotect
the machine parameters by starting the unit up in setup mode and validating the changes
made.

Selecting the machine parameter tables.

BACK This operating mode consists of several tables. The various tables may be selected using
the horizontal softkeys. If while one of the tables is selected, the [BACK key is pressed, that
table will be deselected.
• General parameters.
• Axis and spindle parameters.
• Jog parameters.
• Parameters related to the "M" functions.
• Parameters for kinetics.
• Parameters for the magazines.
• HMI parameters.
• OEM parameters.

Parameter setting
To set the machine parameter tables, proceed as follows:
1 Edit the values of the tables.
First, set the general machine parameters because they define the axes of the machine,
thus the axis machine parameters.
The general machine parameters can also be used to define the data for the cross
compensation.
Use the axis machine parameters to determine whether leadscrew error compensation
will be applied or not and define the data of the corresponding table. CNC 8070
2 Validate the table data. This operation is a must after defining the parameters of the tables
and every time any of the data is modified.
3 Save the data of the table. It is recommended to save the data of the machine parameter
table so as to have a backup copy of them. The data may be stored at the CNC, in a floppy
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21.1.1 Softkey menus.

Vertical softkey menu.

Softkey. Description.

Show more options on the softkey menu.

21. Toggle between the two types of units used to represent the parameters that depend on
those units (coordinates, feedrates, etc.). The softkey highlights the units currently
Appearance of the machine parameter tables
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selected (millimeters or inches).

The CNC will display this softkey or not depending on how machine parameter
MMINCHSOFTKEY has been set.

Initialize the table. It resets all the parameters to their default values. The CNC will request
confirmation of the command.

Search a text or a value in the table. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog
box requesting the text to be found.

Validate the table data. If there is no table selected, all the data of all the tables will be
validated.
This table is necessary after changing a data. In certain cases, the CNC will have to turned
off and back on in order for the data to be validated.

Save the values of the table into a file. If there is no table selected, all the data of all the
tables will be saved.

Restore the values of the table previously saved into a file. If there is no table selected,
all the data of all the tables will be recalled.

Print the table in the pre-determined printer or save it as a file (prn format) at the CNC.

Activate the TEACH-IN work mode in order to set the leadscrew and cross compensation
tables.

Export the cross compensation and leadscrew error compensation tables out to an ASCII
file. The files will have the extension mp.

Import the cross compensation and leadscrew error compensation tables that were
previously saved in a file.

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21.2 Parameter table description

The machine parameter tables have the following structure:

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Parameter table description
B C D E F

A Name of the selected machine parameter table.

B Parameter list.
C Parameter value, set by the user.
D Units used to define the parameter.
E Limit values for the parameter.
F Default value of the parameter.
G Parameter description.
The section on "21.3.1 Data editing and validation" in this chapter shows how to edit the
parameters of the tables. Certain parameters cannot be edited; they only access a set of
parameters or a data table. These parameters will be identified as follows.

To access a group of parameters.

To access a data table.

To access the data associated with the parameter, select the parameter with the cursor and
press [ENTER]. To return to the previous parameter table, press [ESC].

i To obtain further information about the data appearing in the table, refer to the chapter on machine
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21.2.1 "M" function setting table

This table is accessed using the M-function machine parameter "DATA" and it has the
following structure:

21. B C D E F G
MACHINE PARAMETERS
Parameter table description

A Name of the selected machine parameter table.

B List of user defined "M" functions.
C Type of synchronism.
D Associated subroutine.
E Time for execution time estimate.
F Send the M function to the PLC during block search.
G Function describing comment.
H Parameter description.
The section on "21.3.1 Data editing and validation" in this chapter shows how to edit the
parameters of the tables.

i To obtain further information about the data appearing in the table, refer to the chapter on machine
parameters of the installation manual.

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21.2.2 Compensation table

There are two types of compensation table:

• Leadscrew error compensation, that is accessed with the axis machine parameter
"LSCRWDATA" when the compensation is active.
• Cross compensation, which is accessed with the general machine parameter
"CROSSCOMP".
These compensation tables have the following structure:

A
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Parameter table description
B C D E

A Name of the selected machine parameter table.

B Compensation point.
C User defined axis position.
D Amount of error to compensate in the positive direction.
E Amount of error to compensate in the negative direction.
F Parameter description.
Sections "21.3.1 Data editing and validation" and "21.3.4 Importing and exporting
compensation tables." of this chapter show how to edit the parameters of the tables.

i To obtain further information about the data appearing in the table, refer to the chapter on machine
parameters of the installation manual.

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21.2.3 Kinematics table.

The table to set the kinematics data has the following structure:

21.
MACHINE PARAMETERS
Parameter table description

A B C D

A Parameters of the kinematics.

B Parameter value, set by the machine manufacturer.
C Maximum offset for the parameter, set by the machine manufacturer.
D Offset for the parameter value, set by the user.
The 2 columns "Value" and "MAX OFFSET" are machine parameters, with their relevant
protection levels. The "OFFSET" column is not protected and may be modified by the user
from the USER mode, directly in the table itself or via program using its associated variables.
(V.)G.OFTDATAkin[nb] Kinematics [kin]. Offset of parameter TDATA [nb].
(V.)G.OFTDATA_Ikin[nb] Kinematics [kin]. Offset of parameter TDATA_I [nb].

On the "MAX OFFSET" column, the OEM determines the maximum offset that the user may
set. The offset values set by the user will be added to its corresponding TDATA parameter.
The new value will be effective when activating the kinematics (#KIN ID) or RTCP.
The "MAX OFFSET" column will always be a positive value and the offset set by the user
will be a value between "- MAX OFFSET" and "+ MAX OFFSET". If he sets a maximum offset
of zero, the user will not be able to set any offset.

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21.2.4 OEM parameters

The OEM parameters may be read and written directly in the table or through their associated
variables. The "SIZE" parameter indicates the number of parameters in the table. The table,
which is accessed with the general machine parameter "DATA", has the following structure.

21.

MACHINE PARAMETERS
Parameter table description
B C D E F

A Name of the selected machine parameter table.

B Name of the parameter.
C Value of the parameter.
D Mode for accessing the parameter from its variable.
E The parameter is affected by the change of units.
F Function describing comment.
The values of the table may be modified at any time. The new values are assumed
immediately without having to validate the parameters. This means that the values and
permissions of the table may be modified while executing a program.
The simulation environment has a copy of this table. On CNC power-up, the values of the
parameters of the real table are copied into the simulation table and from there on, they
become different in the writing of the variables of both tables.
In the simulation table, only the parameter values may be modified, not the rest of the
permissions. The values of the simulation table can only be read or modified through their
variable.

i To obtain further information about the data appearing in the table, refer to the chapter on machine
parameters of the installation manual.

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21.3 Operations with tables

21.3.1 Data editing and validation

Use the softkey menu to select the desired machine parameter table. To edit the table data,
proceed as follows:
1 Use the cursor to select the parameter whose value is to be set.
2 Key in the desired value. If [SUP] is pressed, the parameter will assume the default value.

21. 3 Press [ENTER] to accept the new value or [ESC] to ignore the new value and recover
the previous one.
Operations with tables
MACHINE PARAMETERS

Parameter types

Certain parameters can only assume specific values. These parameters will be identified as
follows.

The parameter has a list of options.

The parameter refers to a file.

Depending on the type of values they can assume, they will be defined as follows:
• If the parameter may assume a value between specific limits, enter the desired value.
If the value exceeds those limits, the parameter will assume its default value.
• If the parameter contains a list of options, press [ENTER] to display the drop list and select
one of those options.
• If the parameter refers to a file, press [ENTER] and the CNC will show the list of available
files.

Data validation.

After editing or modifying the table data, the new values must be validated so they are
assumed by the CNC. To validate the data, press the VALIDATE softkey. To validate certain
parameters, restart the CNC. These parameters will be identified with the following symbol
next to their name:

Restarting the CNC required.

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21.3.2 Save and recall tables

Save a table.

This softkey is used to save the table data, in ASCII format, in a file. Use the softkey menu
to select the table whose data is to be saved. If no table is selected, all the data of all the
tables will be saved. After selecting the table whose data is to be saved, press the "Save"
softkey and the CNC shows a list with the tables that are already saved. To save the table
data, proceed as follows:
1 Select the destination folder.
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2 Define the file name at the bottom window. To replace an existing file, select it from the list.

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MACHINE PARAMETERS
3 Press [ENTER] to save the file or [ESC] to return to the table without saving the file.
The files are saved with the extension *.MP.

Recall a table.

This softkey is used to restore the table data from an ASCII file. Use the softkey menu to
select the table whose data is to be recalled (restored). If no table is selected, all the data
of all the tables will be recalled. After selecting the table whose data is to be restored, press
the "Load" softkey and the CNC shows a list with the tables that are already saved. To recover
the table data, proceed as follows:
1 Select the folder containing the file.
2 Select the file from the list or write its name in the bottom window.
3 Press [ENTER] to recall the data from the file or [ESC] to return to the table without
recalling the data.

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21.3.3 Find text.

This softkey is used to find text or a value in the table. After pressing this softkey, the CNC
shows a dialog box requesting the text or value to be found. It is also possible to select
whether the search must start at the beginning of the table or at the current cursor position.

21.
Operations with tables
MACHINE PARAMETERS

Key. Meaning.

Move the cursor.

It selects an option from a group.

ENTER Start the search.

ESC Cancel the search and close the dialog box.

After defining the search options, press [ENTER] to do the search or [ESC] to cancel it.
Pressing [ENTER] positions the cursor in the first field that matches the search parameters.
Pressing this FIND icon again will allow repeating the search or defining a new one.

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21.3.4 Importing and exporting compensation tables.

The cross compensation and leadscrew error compensation tables are saved and restored
with the rest of general parameters and axis parameters using the softkeys "Save table"
"Restore table". These tables may be exported and imported individually using the softkeys
"Export table" and "Import table".
This softkey may be used to save the machine parameter table in an ASCII file.
This softkey saves all the parameters of the table.

This softkey may be used to restore the machine parameter table from an ASCII
file. This softkey restores all the parameters of the table.
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Operations with tables

MACHINE PARAMETERS
When loading general parameters or axis parameters, neither the cross
compensation tables nor the leadscrew error compensation tables are used.
This softkey may be used to export the cross compensation or leadscrew error
compensation table being displayed out to an ASCII file.

This softkey may be used to import the cross compensation and leadscrew error
compensation table from an ASCII file.

When saving the cross compensation and leadscrew error compensation tables, we
recommend to use the axis name as the file name in order to identify it more easily; for
example, LSCRWX.mp for leadscrew error compensation tables and CROSS_XY.mp for
cross compensation tables.

Generating the ASCII file for cross compensation and

leadscrew error compensation manually.
In order to save time and eliminate transcription errors, instead of entering the data manually,
it is possible to adapt the format of a text file that contains the result of the measurement
and import it later on. The file of points must have the extension mp and meet the following
requirements.
• The points of the table must be ordered by their position on the axis and the table must
begin by the most negative point (or least positive) to be compensated. For axis
positioning outside this area, the CNC will apply the compensation that was defined for
the nearest end.
• The machine reference point, whose position is indicated in parameter REFVALUE, must
have ·0· error.
• For the leadscrew error compensation table, the maximum slope allowed is ·1·; i.e. the
compensation steps must not exceed the position step between two consecutive points.
The format of the file must be like in the following example. The first column, as well as the
titles of the columns, are optional and do not appear in the mp file when exporting the tables.
The data of the tables may be separated by a blank space or by a tabulator.

POINT POSITION POSERROR

0 -10,0000 -0,0023

1 0,0000 -0,0007

2 10,0000 0,0043

3 20,0000 0,0036
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When using bi-directional compensation, a new column must be inserted in the table with
the amount of error to be compensated when moving in the negative direction.
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22. SETUP ASSISTANCE

The set of utilities of the setup assistance is meant to speed up and simplify the machine
setup procedure. The different tools are accessed from the horizontal softkey menu.
The oscilloscope.

The Bode diagram.

The circularity (roundness) test.

It must be borne in mind that these utilities are assistance tools that only show the system's
response to the various adjustments; it is always up to the technician to choose the best
adjustment.

The oscilloscope
The oscilloscope is an assistance tool for adjusting the CNC and the drives. This utility can
graphically show 4 previously selected variables, modify their values and check the different
responses of the system.
Using the oscilloscope, it is possible to edit the CNC's machine parameters that affect the
adjustment; it is also possible to modify at the Sercos drives the variables that have writing
permission and it is possible to change the variables and parameters at the Mechatrolink
devices (Mlink-II). In any case, a protection password is required for modifying the CNC's
machine parameters or the variables of a Sercos drive.

The Bode diagram

The Bode diagram is an assistance tool for adjusting the CNC and the drives. This utility may
be used to obtain the Bode diagram of the response amplitude depending on the frequency
of the input signal. With this tool, it is possible to insert a sinusoidal signal into an axis, so
that changing the frequency and analyzing the response provides the behavior of the axes
at different frequencies and will give the user an idea of how it behaves with any signal.
This diagram may be used to check the system's gain, the bandwidth and the mechanical
resonance. All this helps achieve the proper adjustment of the loops, analyze mechanical
problems and check the final features.

The circularity (roundness) test

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This tool helps improve and adjust the axis reversal peak, an effect that appears when the
axes reverse their moving direction. With this utility, a circle may be executed with the axes
and graphically show the result. This graphic shows the difference between the actual (real)
coordinate obtained from the feedback device and the theoretical coordinate calculated at
each point.
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The same screen showing the graphics also shows the machine parameters that affect the
movement reversal. These parameters may be modified while running the test, thus being
possible to evaluate the response of the system to these changes and optimize the
adjustment on the go.

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22.1 Oscilloscope

The oscilloscope is an assistance tool for adjusting the CNC and the drives and can
graphically show 4 previously selected variables, modify their values and check the different
responses of the system. Together with the circularity test and the bode diagram, the
oscilloscope helps speed up and simplify the machine setup process.

i The oscilloscope function requires Sercos communication and a drive version V06.01 or later.
Otherwise, the CNC will show the error "Access denied".

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The oscilloscope function is not available with the ACSD drives.

Using the oscilloscope, it is possible to edit the CNC's machine parameters that affect the
adjustment; it is also possible to modify at the Sercos drives the variables that have writing
Oscilloscope
SETUP ASSISTANCE

permission and it is possible to change the variables and parameters at the Mechatrolink
devices (Mlink-II). In any case, a protection password is required for modifying the CNC's
machine parameters or the variables of a Sercos drive.
The oscilloscope is an assistance tool that only shows the response of the system to the
various settings (adjustments); it is up to the technician to choose the best adjustment.

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22.1.1 Interface description

The screen of the oscilloscope function looks like this, with two clearly different parts. The
left side and the lower side show the data of the variables to be shown, the trigger data, the
time base and the parameters that may be acted upon. The top right side shows the variables
graphically.

A B
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C D E

A Variables to represent in the graphic window. Up to 4 variables may be displayed at the

same time. The visibility and color associated with each variable may be defined in the
configuration page.
B Graphic window where the selected variables are represented. For each variable, it
shows the scale used to draw it.
C Time base.
D Trigger. In this area, the user may select the trigger conditions.
E Machine parameters to be set. With the oscilloscope, it is possible to change the value
of up to 20 machine parameters to check their effect during the adjusting process.
S o m e o f t h i s d a ta m a y a l s o b e d e f i n e d a t t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o n s c r e e n . S e e
"22.1.3 Configuration screen" on page 409.

Trigger data,
In this area, the user may select the trigger conditions. The options offered by this trigger
data area are:
Trigger The trigger indicates when the data capture begins. If selected, the trigger
condition must be specified with the "Flank", "Level" and "Position" data.
If not selected, the data capture begins as soon as the user gives the
command to begin. The "Flank", "Level" and "Position" data are ignored.
Channel The channel indicates which variable or channel (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4)
is to be used as reference or trigger condition.
Position (%) The (%) position is taken into account when Trigger has been selected and
it is defined as a percentage between 0% and 100%. It indicates the
number of samples to be taken before the Trigger. For example, a 10%
position indicates that 10% of the total number of programmed samples
will be taken before the Trigger and the remaining 90% after that instant. CNC 8070
The Trigger condition is evaluated after gathering the indicated % of
samples. If the position is defined as 50% and the Trigger condition takes
place after taking 10% of the samples, it is ignored until capturing 50% of
the samples.
Flank It may be up-flank (leading edge) or down-flank (trailing edge). It is taken (REF: 2008)
into account when trigger has been selected.
Trigger level It sets the value to be assumed by the variable to start capturing data. It
is taken into account when trigger has been selected.

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22.1.2 Softkey menus.

Horizontal softkey menu.

The horizontal softkey menu offers the following options:

Softkey. Description.

Softkey "Config". This softkey accesses the configuration screen. It may be used

22. to define which variables will be displayed, their scale, colors,

time base, the Trigger, the trigger condition, the parameters to
act upon, etc.
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Softkey "Data". It accesses the data processing submenu. This submenu serves
to save and load the captured trace as well as the configuration
defined for it. It may also be used to send data of the captured
trace out to printer or to a file.

Softkey "Enlarge screen". With this option, it is possible to enlarge the graphics window to
the left, using the area that shows the variables to be displayed.
Pressing the same softkey returns the screen to the previous
size.

Softkey "Overlap channels". Wit this option, several channels may be overlapped.

Softkey "Autoscale". When autoscaling a channel, the system determines the proper
vertical scale and offset so the signal appears as enlarged as
possible inside its graphic area.

Softkey "Begin capture". Start taking data to show it graphically.

Softkey "End capture". Finish the data capture and stop the graphic representation.

Softkey "Freeze screen". Freeze the display without interrupting the data capture.
This softkey only appears on the horizontal softkey menu if the
capture is in continuous mode. To set the capture in continuous
mode, change the "mode" option of the configuration screen.

Softkey "Unfreeze capture". Unfreeze the display.

Vertical softkey menu.

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Zone 1. Focus on a variable of a channel.

When the focus is on any of the variables, the vertical softkeys will be:
The scale of the graphic may be changed with the "scale" softkeys.
The new scale value will appear on the graphic next to the
corresponding variable.

The graphics of the desired channel may be moved up and down

using the offset softkeys.

This softkey may also be used to center the graphics.

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i When the focus is on any of the variables, a new variable name may be either keyed in or selected
without having to go to "CONFIG".

Zone 2. Focus on the "T/Div" field.

When the focus is on the "T/Div" field, the following softkeys will appear.
Using the autoscale softkey, the oscilloscope selects the right time
scale so the signal appears as large as possible inside its
corresponding graphic area.

It increases or decreases the time scale.

Zone 3. Focus on the "WIN", "C1" and "C2" field.

With "WIN", it shows the oscilloscope window where it is. Cursors "C1" and "C2" may be used
to analyze each signal of the last data capture. These two cursors may be used to obtain
the position in milliseconds of each signal and the time difference between them "".
When the focus is on one of these fields, the following vertical softkeys will be shown.
It takes the window to the beginning or to the end.

It takes the window to the trigger. If there is no trigger, it will go to

the center of the window.

Moves the window to the left or to the right.

Zone 4. Focus on the "parameter name" field.

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When pressing [ENTER] after changing the name of a parameter, use the [][][][] keys
to move the focus to the next field to change the value of that parameter. After changing the
parameter value and pressing [ENTER], the focus does not go on to the next field. Use the
arrow keys to go on to the next parameter. When the focus is on this field, the 4 vertical
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It increases the value of the parameter in the amount indicated on the
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It decreases the value of the parameter in the amount indicated on the

configuration screen.

It resets the parameter to its default value.

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It validates the value given to the parameter.
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i Using the "Config" softkey, a screen may be accessed where it is possible to define the list of
parameters to be displayed.

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22.1.3 Configuration screen

The configuration screen may be accessed with the horizontal softkey "CONFIG". This
screen looks like this with two clearly different areas. The left side shows the data of the
variables to be displayed, the trigger data and the time base. The right side shows the
parameters to be acted upon and the amount to increase/decrease the values of those
parameters.

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Selection of the variables to be displayed, trigger and time base
It is the area where the user selects the variables to be displayed at the graphics window,
the trigger options and the time base. Up to 4 variables may be displayed at the same time.
When typing the name of any variable incorrectly, the CNC will show the error "Access
denied".
Besides the trigger data and the base time, this window may be used to select the color used
to display the variable and whether it will be visible or not.

The sampling period.

The sampling period must be multiple of the machine parameter LOOPTIME; if a wrong value
is entered, the CNC will set it to the right one.
When capturing only two variables of the same drive, it is possible to set a sampling time
shorter than LOOPTIME. In this case, the sampling period must be multiple of 0.0625 ms
which is the minimum allowed. Not all the variables of the drive accept this sampling time.
The CNC will issue an error message when trying to represent a wrong variable.

Parameter selection and increase/decrease

It is the area where the user selects the parameters upon which to act. To the right of each
parameter, there is a square used to increase/decrease of its value.
This way, when the focus is on the value of a variable on the main screen, pressing the vertical
softkey "V+" will increase the parameter value in the amount set on the configuration screen.
By default, the increase/decrease value of a parameter is initialized to 1.
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22.1.4 Configure and execute the oscilloscope function

In the oscilloscope mode, from a single screen, it is possible to select the variables to be
analyzed, the trigger conditions and the machine parameters of the CNC or the drive that
may be modified.

Operating procedure

22. 1 Execute a part-program to move the axis or axes to be adjusted. Once the program is
running, go into the adjustment mode and access the oscilloscope function.
2 At the oscilloscope, define the variables to be analyzed, the trigger conditions and the
Oscilloscope
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machine parameters of the CNC or the drive that may be modified.

i When capturing 1 or 2 variables of the same drive, the capture will be done by the drive itself and the
CNC will be in charge of drawing the results. When capturing more than 2 variables or 2 variables from
different drives, in order to synchronize data, the capture will be done by the CNC and the sampling
period will be the CNC's cycle time.

3 Data capture and later analysis of the data.

4 Once the data capture has been interrupted or completed, it is possible to analyze the
signals and modify the parameters that have been previously selected in order to improve
the machining conditions.
5 Repeat the capture, the analysis and the modification of parameters until obtaining the
best machining conditions.

Recommendations

Execute endless repetitive movements. After adjusting the axes individually, readjust the
interpolating axes together. The user must determine which is the best adjustment, the
oscilloscope function is just an assistance tool.

How to operate the oscilloscope.

To enter or modify a data on the screens, it must be selected; in other words, it must have
the editing focus on it. Use the [] [] keys to select another editable data or field. It is a rotary
selection, if the [] key pressed when the first element of the screen is selected, the focus
goes to the last element whereas if the [] is pressed when the last element is selected, the
focus goes to the first element.
Not all the fields are editable, only the ones that may be selected can be edited, those having
the focus. There are two types of editable fields:
• Editable values:
They may be assigned a value, either a two-digit number or alphanumeric (numbers and
letters). Before validating the data, it is checked out and if it is not correct, it will not be
accepted and a warning message will be issued.
• Values that may be selected:
The possible data are fixed one of them must be selected. Use the [] [] keys to see
the possible values. For this type of values that are icons, the [SPACE] key has the same
effect as the [] key.

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22.1.5 Machine parameter editing.

The new values are assumed by the CNC after pressing [ENTER] and they are maintained
until it is turned off. Once the setup is completed, the changes must be saved so they can
be effective next time the CNC is turned on.
Use the "Validate" softkey to save the data. The CNC saves the new values in the CNC tables
and/or in the drive tables accordingly.

Here is a list of machine parameters and variables of the drive that may be modified from
the oscilloscope.
22.
Axis or spindle machine parameters that may be edited

Oscilloscope
SETUP ASSISTANCE
The table indicates the parameters that will be assumed at the beginning of the next block.
For this to be so, the instruction "#SYNC POS" must be programmed after each motion block.

CNC Drive Associated variable Update

PRELOAD MPG.PRELOAD[tandem] Immediate

PRELFITI MPG.PRELFITI[tandem] Immediate

TPROGAIN MPG.TPROGAIN[tandem] Immediate

TINTIME MPG.TINTIME[tandem] Immediate

TCOMPLIM MPG.TCOMPLIM[tandem] Immediate

INPOSW MPA.INPOSW.[gamme].axis Immediate

BACKLASH PP58 MPA.BACKLASH.[set].axis Immediate

G00FEED MPA.G00FEED.[set].axis Beginning of next block

MAXVOLT MPA.MAXVOLT.[set].axis Immediate

PROGAIN PP104 MPA.PROGAIN.[set].axis Immediate

FFGAIN PP216 MPA.FFGAIN.[set].axis Immediate

MANFFGAIN PP216 MPA.MANFFGAIN.[set].axis Immediate

ACFWFACTOR MPA.ACFWFACTOR.[set].axis Immediate

ACFGAIN PP217 MPA.ACFGAIN.[set].axis Immediate

MANACFGAIN PP217 MPA.MANACFGAIN.[set].axis Immediate

LACC1 MPA.LACC1.[set].axis Beginning of next block

LACC2 MPA.LACC2.[set].axis Beginning of next block

LFEED MPA.LFEED.[set].axis Beginning of next block

ACCEL PP42 MPA.ACCEL.[set].axis Beginning of next block

DECEL PP42 MPA.DECEL.[set].axis Beginning of next block

ACCJERK MPA.ACCJERK.[set].axis Beginning of next block

DECJERK MPA.DECJERK.[set].axis Beginning of next block

ESTDELAY MPA.ESTDELAY.[set].axis Immediate

SERVOOFF MPA.SERVOOFF.[set].axis Immediate

MINANOUT MPA.MINAOUT.[set].axis Immediate

BAKANOUT PP2 MPA.BAKANOUT.[set].axis Immediate

BAKTIME PP3 MPA.BAKTIME.[set].axis Immediate CNC 8070

PEAKDISP PP14 MPA.PEAKDISP[set].axis Immediate

REVEHYST PP15 MPA.REVEHYST[set].axis Immediate

FBMIXTIME PP16 MPA.FBMIXTIME.axis Immediate

FLIMIT MPA.FLIMIT.axis Immediate (REF: 2008)

SLIMIT MPA.SLIMIT.axis Immediate

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CNC Drive Associated variable Update

MAXACCEL [ch].G.MAXACCEL Beginning of next block

MAXJERK [ch].G.MAXJERK Beginning of next block

SERVOOFF MPA.SERVOOFF[set].axis Immediate

If the machine parameters are protected, when accessing any of them, the CNC will display
a window requesting a password.

22. Variables that may be modified at the Sercos drive

Oscilloscope
SETUP ASSISTANCE

Drive Name Update

CP1 CP1.axis Immediate

CP2 CP2.axis Immediate

CP3 CP3.axis Immediate

CP30 CP30[set].axis Immediate

CP31 CP31[set].axis Immediate

CP32 CP32[set].axis Immediate

NP1 NP1.axis Immediate

RP1 RP1.axis Immediate

RP2 RP2.axis Immediate

RP3 RP3.axis Immediate

RP4 RP4.axis Immediate

RP51 RP51.axis Immediate

RP52 RP52.axis Immediate

RP53 RP53.axis Immediate

RP54 RP54.axis Immediate

SP1 SP1[set].axis Immediate

SP2 SP2[set].axis Immediate

SP50 SP50.axis Immediate

SP51 SP51.axis Immediate

TP10 TP10.axis Immediate

TP11 TP11.axis Immediate

TP12 TP12.axis Immediate

TP13 TP13.axis Immediate

TP14 TP14.axis Immediate

Besides the parameters shown in the previous table, the user may access any variable
having a writing permission if he knows its name. To do this, use the following nomenclature:
Indicate the axis, the name of the parameter and the set separated by a period.
When modifying any parameter of the previous table, the change is effective immediately
without having to reset or restart the unit even when there is a program in execution.

CNC 8070 The drive parameters modified with this method are functional immediately, but these values
will be lost when the drive is turned off. Use the "Save to flash" option to maintain the modified
values of those machine parameters.

Va r i a b l e s a n d p a r a m e t e r s t h a t m a y b e m o d i f i e d a t a
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Mechatrolink device.
Access from the oscilloscope to variables and parameters of the device is only available for
the Mlink-II mode with 32 bytes. It is not possible to access the parameters and variables
of the same device at the same time.

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The oscilloscope can represent up to two variables of each device that may be DRV variables
or the device's own variables (MLINK0 to MLINKF). These variables will be associated with
the devices through their name (MLINK7.X) or through the node number (MLINK7.1).
The oscilloscope can access the parameters of the device using its identifier (hexadecimal
number between P0000 and PFFFF).

Saving, loading and resetting the condigurations

When defining a new configuration of variables to be displayed and parameters modified at
the oscilloscope, the system allows saving that configuration into a file. Likewise, the system
allows loading a configuration that was saved previously or resetting the current
22.

Oscilloscope
SETUP ASSISTANCE
configuration.

Save

To save the current configuration, go to the configuration screen and press the "Save"
softkey. After this, a new screen appears showing the available configurations with the focus
on the last one. Also, it is possible to rename the new configuration whose extension must
be "osc".

Load

To load a previously saved configuration, go to the configuration screen and press the "Load"
softkey. Then, a new screen appears showing a list of previously saved configurations, being
possible to select any of them.

Reset

Pressing the "Reset" softkey of the configuration screen deletes or initializes the current
configuration. There are neither variables nor parameters selected and the rest of conditions
(colors, trigger, etc.) assume the values assigned by default.

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22.2 The Bode diagram

The Bode diagram is an assistance tool for adjusting the CNC and the drives. This utility may
be used to obtain the Bode diagram of the response amplitude depending on the frequency
of the input signal.
With this tool, it is possible to insert a PRBS signal into an axis, so that changing the frequency
and analyzing the response provides the behavior of the axes at different frequencies and
will give the user an idea of how it behaves with any signal.

22. This diagram may be used to check the system's gain, the bandwidth and the mechanical
resonance. All this helps achieve the proper adjustment of the loops, analyze mechanical
problems and check the final features.
The Bode diagram
SETUP ASSISTANCE

The Bode diagram is an assistance tool that only shows the response of the system to the
various settings (adjustments); it is up to the technician to choose the best adjustment.

i The Bode diagram requires a drive version V6.11 or newer.

The Bode diagram is not available with the ACSD drives.

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22.2.1 Interface description

The screen of the Bode diagram is similar to that of the oscilloscope and looks like this, with
two clearly different parts. The left side and the lower side show the selected axis, the various
ways to display the captured data, the time base or frequency base and the parameters that
may be acted upon. The top right side shows the data graphically.

A B
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The Bode diagram

SETUP ASSISTANCE
C D

A Ways to represent the captured data in the graphic window. Up to 4 graphs may be
displayed at the same time. The user can change the type of graph without having to do
a new capture.
B Graphic window where the selected data is represented. For each graph, it shows the
scale used to draw it.
C Time base.
D Machine parameters to be set. With the oscilloscope, it is possible to change the value
of up to 22 machine parameters to check their effect during the adjusting process.
S o m e o f t h i s d a ta m a y a l s o b e d e f i n e d a t t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o n s c r e e n . S e e
"22.2.4 Configuration screen" on page 421.

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22.2.2 Softkey menus.

Horizontal softkey menu.

The horizontal softkey menu offers the following options:

Softkey. Description.

Softkey "Config". This softkey accesses the configuration screen. It may be used

22. to define the axis to obtain its Bode, the two variables (IN/OUT)
that will be displayed, the types of graph to show the variables,
its colors, the capture configuration and the movement
configuration.
The Bode diagram
SETUP ASSISTANCE

The configuration screen offers the options to save, load or reset

the current configuration and also load the reference Bode
configuration.

Softkey "Data". It accesses the data processing submenu. This submenu serves
to save and load the captured trace as well as the configuration
defined for it. It can also print the data about the captured trace.

Softkey "Views". It accesses the submenu to display the graph.

Softkey "Scales". It accesses the submenu to configure the abscissa and ordinate
axes. This submenu may be used to activate the logarithmic
scale on the abscissa axis.

Softkey "Begin capture". Start taking data to show it graphically.

Softkey "End capture". Finish the data capture and stop the graphic representation.

Treatment of the data and the captured trace.

The following options appear in the "Data" menu.

Softkey. Description.

Save Save the captured trace.

Load Load a trace.

Print. Pring the captured trace.

Save reference Save the captured trace as a reference bode.

Load reference Save a trace as a reference bode.

Convert into reference capture. It may be used to convert the data of the capture channels into
a reference Bode with which to compare the capture just done
or another one that is located in a file.

Treatment of the data and the captured trace.

The following options appear in the "Views" menu.

Softkey. Description.
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Enlarge screen. With this option, it is possible to enlarge the graphics window to
the left, using the area that shows the data of the graphs to be
displayed. Pressing the same softkey returns the screen to the
previous size.

Overlap channels. Wit this option, several channels may be overlapped.

(REF: 2008)
Activate reference capture. It may be used to activate or cancel the reference Bode with
which to compare the capture just done or another one that is
located in a file.

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Vertical softkey menu.

Depending on which data has the focus, the vertical softkeys show different options.

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The Bode diagram

SETUP ASSISTANCE
2

Zone 1. Focus on a type of graph.

When the focus is on any type graph, the following vertical softkeys will be shown.
The scale of the graphic may be changed with the "scale" softkeys.
The new scale value will appear on the graphic, in the same color
as the type of graph.

The desired graph may be moved up and down using the offset
softkeys.

This softkey may also be used to center the graphics.

i When the focus is on any of the variables, any type of graph may be either selected without having
to go to the configuration screen or having to do another capture.

Zone 2. Focus on the "ABSCISSA" field

When the focus is on the "ABSCISSA" field, the following softkeys will appear.
Using the autoscale softkey, the Bode selects the right time scale
frequency scale so the signal appears as large as possible inside
its corresponding graphic area.

It increases or decreases the time scale or frequency scale.

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Zone 3. Focus on the "WIN", "C1" and "C2" field.

Cursors "C1" and "C2" may be used to analyze each signal of the last data capture. These
two cursors may be used to obtain the position in milliseconds or Hertz of each signal and
the time difference between them """.
When the focus is on one of these fields, the following vertical softkeys will be shown. (REF: 2008)

It takes the window to the beginning or to the end.

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It takes the window to the trigger. If there is no trigger, it will go to

the center of the window.

Moves the window to the left or to the right.

22. Zone 4. Focus on the "parameter name" field.

Its value may be modified by selecting the various parameters. When pressing [ENTER] after
selecting a parameter, use the [][][][] keys to move the focus to the next field to change
The Bode diagram
SETUP ASSISTANCE

the value of that parameter. After changing the parameter value and pressing [ENTER], the
focus does not go on to the next field. Use the arrow keys to go on to the next parameter.
When the focus is on this field, the 4 vertical softkeys will be:
It increases the value of the parameter in the amount indicated on the
configuration screen.

It decreases the value of the parameter in the amount indicated on the

configuration screen.

It resets the parameter to its default value.

It validates the value given to the parameter.

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22.2.3 Machine parameter editing.

The new values are assumed by the CNC after pressing [ENTER] and they are maintained
until it is turned off. Once the setup is completed, the changes must be saved so they can
be effective next time the CNC is turned on.
Use the "Validate" softkey to save the data. The CNC saves the new values in the CNC tables
and/or in the drive tables accordingly.

Here is a list of machine parameters and variables of the drive that may be modified from
the Bode.
22.

The Bode diagram

SETUP ASSISTANCE
Axis or spindle machine parameters that may be edited
The table indicates the parameters that will be assumed at the beginning of the next block.
For this to be so, the instruction "#SYNC POS" must be programmed after each motion block.

CNC Drive Associated variable Update

PRELOAD MPG.PRELOAD[tandem] Immediate

PRELFITI MPG.PRELFITI[tandem] Immediate

TPROGAIN MPG.TPROGAIN[tandem] Immediate

TINTIME MPG.TINTIME[tandem] Immediate

TCOMPLIM MPG.TCOMPLIM[tandem] Immediate

INPOSW MPA.INPOSW.[set].axis Immediate

BACKLASH PP58 MPA.BACKLASH.[set].axis Immediate

G00FEED MPA.G00FEED.[set].axis Beginning of next block

PROGAIN PP104 MPA.PROGAIN.[set].axis Immediate

FFGAIN PP216 MPA.FFGAIN.[set].axis Immediate

MANFFGAIN PP216 MPA.MANFFGAIN.[set].axis Immediate

ACFWFACTOR MPA.ACFWFACTOR.[set].axis Immediate

MANACFGAIN PP217 MPA.MANACFGAIN.[set].axis Immediate

LACC1 MPA.LACC1.[set].axis Beginning of next block

LACC2 MPA.LACC2.[set].axis Beginning of next block

LFEED MPA.LFEED.[set].axis Beginning of next block

ACCEL PP42 MPA.ACCEL.[set].axis Beginning of next block

DECEL PP42 MPA.DECEL.[set].axis Beginning of next block

ACCJERK MPA.ACCJERK.[set].axis Beginning of next block

DECJERK MPA.DECJERK.[set].axis Beginning of next block

SERVOOFF MPA.SERVOOFF.[set].axis Immediate

BAKTIME PP3 MPA.BAKTIME.[set].axis Immediate

If the machine parameters are protected, when accessing any of them, the CNC will display
a window requesting a password.

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Variables that may be modified at the Sercos drive

Drive Name Update

CP1 CP1.axis Immediate

CP2 CP2.axis Immediate

CP3 CP3.axis Immediate

CP30 CP30[set].axis Immediate

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CP31 CP31[set].axis Immediate

CP32 CP32[set].axis Immediate

NP1 NP1.axis Immediate

The Bode diagram
SETUP ASSISTANCE

RP1 RP1.axis Immediate

RP2 RP2.axis Immediate

RP3 RP3.axis Immediate

RP4 RP4.axis Immediate

RP51 RP51.axis Immediate

RP52 RP52.axis Immediate

RP53 RP53.axis Immediate

RP54 RP54.axis Immediate

SP1 SP1[set].axis Immediate

SP2 SP2[set].axis Immediate

SP50 SP50.axis Immediate

SP51 SP51.axis Immediate

TP10 TP10.axis Immediate

TP11 TP11.axis Immediate

TP12 TP12.axis Immediate

TP13 TP13.axis Immediate

TP14 TP14.axis Immediate

Besides the parameters shown in the previous table, the user may access any variable
having a writing permission if he knows its name. To do this, use the following nomenclature:
Indicate the axis, the name of the parameter and the set separated by a period.
When modifying any parameter of the previous table, the change is effective immediately
without having to reset or restart the unit even when there is a program in execution.
The drive parameters modified with this method are functional immediately, but these values
will be lost when the drive is turned off. Use the "Save to flash" option to maintain the modified
values of those machine parameters.

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22.2.4 Configuration screen

The configuration screen may be accessed with the "Config" softkey. This screen shows four
different areas.
• The selected axis and the two variables to be displayed.
• The selected types of graph.
• The capture configuration data.
• The data of the movement and of the excitation signal.

22.

The Bode diagram

SETUP ASSISTANCE
Axis
Axis whose Bode is to be obtained.

Type of capture
The variables that are captured (In/Out) are preset in all types of capture except in the
"ADVANCED" type where they are set by the user.

Variable. Meaning.
ADVANCED "In/Out" variables that may be set by the user.

CUR_CL Closed current loop.

Current command / current feedback.

VEL_CL Closed velocity loop.

Velocity command / velocity feedback.

POS_CL Closed position loop.

Position command / position feedback.

CUR_OL Open current loop.

VEL_OL Open velocity loop.

POS_OL Open position loop.

TF_CURCOM_MOTSPE Transfer function.

Current command / motor speed.
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TF_MOTSPE_LOASPE Transfer function.
Motor speed / load speed.

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Channels
Different ways to display the graph of the obtained data. The selected channels must have
the same units in the abscissa axis, "time" graphs and "frequency" graphs cannot be
displayed at the same time.
• "IN, OUT"
The captured signals themselves. They are "time" graphs; in other words, the scale of
the abscissa axis is given in time units.
• "MAG, PHASE"

22. Gain and phase after transferring the "In/Out" variables. They are "frequency" graphs;
in other words, the scale of the abscissa axis is given in frequency units (Hz).
The Bode diagram
SETUP ASSISTANCE

Channel. Meaning.
MAG_AVG Average of the captures done so far.
PHASE_AVG

MAG_DB Data in decibels.

PHASE_DB

MAG_OL Data in closed loop to which a mathematical transformation is applied to

PHASE_OL represent the open loop system.

• "COHERENCE"
Coherence after transferring the "In/Out" variables. It is a "frequency" graph; in other
words, the scale of the abscissa axis is given in frequency units (Hz).

Captured data.
Except the "Number of averages" field that can always be edited, the rest of the fields can
only be edited by the user when the type of capture is "ADVANCED".
• "FINAL FREQUENCY"
Maximum frequency displayed. It is directly related to the sampling period (1 /
2*SamplingPeriod)).
• "FREQUENCY INCREMENT"
Step between frequencies. It is directly related to the final frequency and the number of
samples (FinalFrequency / NumberOfSamples).
• "SAMPLING PERIOD"
• "NUMBER OF SAMPLES"
• "NUMBER OF AVERAGES"
Number of consecutive captures performed automatically. Each capture involves the
movement of the axis, the application of the PRBS and the capture itself.

Movement
• "FEEDRATE (F/S)"
Moving speed.
It changes the axis moving direction, positive or negative.

• "INITIAL POSITION"
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• "PRBS AMPLITUDE"
Amplitude of the excitation signal.
It changes the units of the amplitude of the excitation signal.
(REF: 2008)

• ENTRY POINT
It may be used to select the point where to apply the excitation signal, only when the type
of capture is "ADVANCED".

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Horizontal softkey menu

When defining a new graphic configuration and modified parameters, the system permits
saving that configuration in a file. Likewise, the system allows loading a configuration that
was saved previously or resetting the current configuration.
• Save the current configuration.
After pressing the "Save" softkey, the CNC shows the list of available configurations and
lets you save the current configuration. The file extension must be bod.
• It loads a previously saved configuration.
After pressing the "Load" softkey, the CNC shows the list of previously saved
configurations and lets you select any of the them.
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• Reset or initialize the current configuration.

The Bode diagram

SETUP ASSISTANCE
Pressing the "Reset" softkey of the configuration screen deletes or initializes the current
configuration. There are neither variables nor parameters selected and the rest of
conditions assume the values assigned by default.
• Activate/Cancel reference capture.
It may be used to activate or cancel the configuration of the reference Bode.

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22.3 The circularity (roundness) test

This tool helps improve and adjust the axis reversal peak, an effect that appears when the
axes reverse their moving direction. With this utility, a circle may be executed with the axes
and graphically show the result. This graphic shows the difference between the actual (real)
coordinate obtained from the feedback device and the theoretical coordinate calculated at
each point. This difference is shown projected radially.
The same screen showing the graphics also shows the machine parameters that affect the
movement reversal. These parameters may be modified while running the test, thus being

22. possible to evaluate the response of the system to these changes and optimize the
adjustment on the go.
The circularity (roundness) test diagram is an assistance tool that only shows the response
SETUP ASSISTANCE
The circularity (roundness) test

of the system to the various settings (adjustments); it is up to the technician to choose the
best adjustment.

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22.3.1 Interface description

The screen of the circularity test looks like this, with two clearly different parts. A graphics
window that shows the result of the test and a data area for interacting with the system.

22.

SETUP ASSISTANCE
The circularity (roundness) test
The graphics window
It is the area that shows, graphically, the result of the test. The graphic shows the two moving
axes and the theoretical circle of the interpolation that will be carried out. As the test is being
run, the positioning error at each point is drawn on the circle. This error is shown projected
radially.
Superimposed on the graphics, it shows the following additional data that is updated by the
CNC.
• The real coordinates of the axes.
• Programmed feedrate and % applied.
• Diameter of the displayed circle.
• Maximum and minimum error over the theoretical radius and angular position where it
has been detected.

The data area

It is the area where the user interacts with the system. It offers a set of data for defining the
graphic environment, the subroutine that will be used to generate the machine movement
and the machine parameters involved in the adjustment. Selecting one of the data frames
the group of parameters it belongs to.

Graphic environment data to be configured

• Number of divisions on both sides of the theoretical circle.
• Scale or value in microns of each division.
• Error margin. Percentage of the area that is occupied by the error margin (divisions area).

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Movement subroutine
The circular interpolation is carried out using a subroutine. See "22.3.5 Define and execute
the movement subroutine" on page 430.
The following data is taken into consideration when executing the subroutine.
• Plane where the circle is executed.
• Circle center coordinates.
• Circle radius.

22. • Programmed feedrate.

• Turning direction.
SETUP ASSISTANCE
The circularity (roundness) test

Parameters to be set
To make the adjustment, it is possible to change the CNC machine parameters or the drive
machine parameters involved. See "22.3.7 Adjustment of the machine parameters
involved" on page 432.
It is possible to interact with up to 11 different machine parameters. Some of these
parameters are always visible, but some may be defined at will. For each parameter, it shows
its value on each axis of the work plane.
To see the whole list of parameters that may be defined, see section "22.3.9 Machine
parameters that may be modified".

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22.3.2 Softkey menus.

Horizontal softkey menu.

The horizontal softkey menu offers the following options.

Softkey. Description.

Softkey "Simple". It captures the data of a full circle.

Softkey "Continuous".

Softkey "Stop".
It captures data continuously.

It stops the data capture. This softkey is shown when data

22.
capture is running.

SETUP ASSISTANCE
The circularity (roundness) test
Softkey "Clear". It deletes the graphic representation. It may be done while the
capture is running; in that case, it goes on with the graphic
representation.

Softkey "Load". It loads a previously saved configuration.

Softkey "Save". It saves the configuration defined.

i The "Stop" softkey only stops the data capture. It does not stop the movement of the axes. To stop
the movement of the axes, press the [STOP] key of the operator panel.

Vertical softkey menu.

The vertical softkey menu offers the following options.
• Softkey "Validate".
It saves the values of the machine parameters in the tables of the CNC and/or
the drive accordingly.
When changing the values of the machine parameters, the changes are
effective immediately. However, these changes are maintained only during
the current session of the CNC; i.e. until it is turned off. On power-up, it
assumes the values stored in the tables.
• Softkey "Initialize".
It resets the window data to its default values.

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22.3.3 Configuring and executing the circularity (roundness) test

The process consists in executing a circle with the axes of the machine and verifying it on
its graphic representation. The graphic shows the difference between the actual (real)
coordinate obtained from the feedback device and the theoretical coordinate calculated in
that point. This difference is shown projected radially.
The interpolation of the machine axes and the point capture for the graphics are initiated
separately. The data capture is handled from the softkey menu whereas the movement of
the axes is controlled from the operator panel.

22. The adjustment process is repeated until obtaining the best adjustment of the axes. The
circularity (roundness) test diagram is an assistance tool that only shows the response of
the system to the various settings (adjustments); it is up to the technician to choose the best
SETUP ASSISTANCE
The circularity (roundness) test

adjustment.

How to execute the circularity (roundness) test

Basically it is done as follows. Each of these points is described in more detail in the indicated
chapter. The configuration used may be saved in a file for later.
1 Before initiating the process, certain aspects must be configured as well as the graphic
environment, the circular interpolation, the values of the parameters involved, etc. A
previously saved configuration may be used. See "22.3.3 Configuring and executing the
circularity (roundness) test" on page 428.
2 Execute a circular interpolation of the machine axes. The axes must be moving before
the data capture starts. See "22.3.5 Define and execute the movement subroutine" on
page 430.
3 Initiate the data capture and the graphic simulation. Once the axes are moving, the data
capture for the graphics may begin. While capturing data, the position error at each point
is drawn on the graphics. See "22.3.6 Data capture for the graphic" on page 431.
4 Optimize the adjustment by changing some machine parameters of the CNC or of the
drive. This makes it possible to evaluate the system response to these changes and
optimize the adjustment. See "22.3.7 Adjustment of the machine parameters involved"
on page 432.
5 Save the modified values and the configuration used. See "22.3.8 Validate the changes
and save the configuration used" on page 434.

Move through the data

To enter or modify a data, it must be selected; i.e. it must have the editing focus on it. To select
a data, use the [][][][] keys.
The data are accepted with the [ENTER] key. Before accepting a data, it is checked out and
if the data is not correct, it is not accepted.

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22.3.4 Configure the graphic environment

This operation may be carried out before or during the test. If they are modified during the
test, the screen is cleared and the graphic representation goes on.
The following graphic characteristics may be defined from the data window.
• Number of divisions on both sides of the theoretical circle.
• Scale or value in microns of each division.
• Error margin. Percentage of the area that is occupied by the error margin (divisions area).

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Initialize the data

SETUP ASSISTANCE
The circularity (roundness) test
When accessing the circularity test, it assumes the values used last. Pressing the "Initialize"
softkey restores the default values.
Number of divisions 5
Scale: 10 microns/division
Error margin: 50 %

i Bear in mind that the softkey Initialize initializes all the data of the window, including the values of the
machine parameters.

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22.3.5 Define and execute the movement subroutine

In order to run the test, the axes of the machine must be executing a circular interpolation.
The axes must be moving before initiating the point capture and they must keep moving
during the whole process. To achieve this, a repetitive movement must be executed.

i The movement of the axes is managed from the operator panel. The softkey menu only controls the
data capture for the graphics.

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Subroutine associated with the circularity test

The circular interpolation is executed with the subroutine associated with the circularity test.
This subroutine is located in the folder "C:\CNC8070 \MTB \SUB \testcirc_vx.nc", where vx
SETUP ASSISTANCE
The circularity (roundness) test

indicates the subroutine version and neither its name nor its location must be changed. This
subroutine may be modified by the OEM to adapt it to his needs.
Some data of the subroutine are defined in this window.
• Plane where the circle is executed.
• Circle center coordinates.
• Circle radius.
• Programmed feedrate.
• Turning direction of the axes. The turning direction is given by an icon. To change the
turning direction, place the focus on the icon and press [SPACE].

Execute the associated subroutine

Press the [START] key to execute the subroutine. The subroutine data cannot be modified
while it is being executed. The movement must be stopped before editing any of the data.
When trying to execute the subroutine, if it is not in its pre-established location, the CNC
interprets that it does not exist and it creates a predefined one.

Example of a subroutine

The following example executes a repetitive circular movement in the XY plane. In this case,
the repetitive movement is carried out in an endless loop using the "GOTO" command. The
movement is stopped with the [STOP] key of the operator panel.

%testcirc_V1
G1 G5 X0 Y0 F1000
N10:
G2 X0 Y0 I10 J0
$GOTO N10
M29

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22.3.6 Data capture for the graphic

Once the graphic representation has been defined and the machine axes are being
interpolated, the point capture for the graphics may begin.
The point capture is initiated from the softkey menu. The point capture may be either simple,
where the graph is made once (a single whole circle), or continuous where the graph is
redrawn for every interpolation of the machine (after every whole circle).

i When capturing points in the circularity test, they are not drawn on the graphics of the CNC.

The machine parameters may be modified while capturing points. See "22.3.7 Adjustment
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of the machine parameters involved" on page 432.

SETUP ASSISTANCE
The circularity (roundness) test
Simple data capture
Data capture is initiated with the "Simple" softkey. This softkey deletes the graph and starts
drawing the circularity error enlarged to the defined scale. The capture ends after a whole
circle or when the "Stop" softkey is pressed.

Continuous point capture

Data capture is initiated with the "Continuous" softkey. This softkey deletes the graph and
starts drawing the circularity error enlarged to the defined scale. The capture ends when the
"Stop" softkey is pressed.
When modifying the machine parameters, it is possible to see the new graph over the
previous one or press the "Clear" key to only see the new one.

Stop the point capture

Press the "Stop" softkey to stop the data capture. This softkey stops the simple or continuous
data capture at any time. Once the data capture is completed, two lines are drawn on the
graph indicating the angular position of the maximum and minimum error.

i This softkey only stops the data capture. It does not stop the movement of the axes. To stop the
movement of the axes, press the [STOP] key of the operator panel.

Delete the graphic representation

Use the "Clear" softkey to delete the graph. This softkey deletes the graph and the data
shown over it. It may be pressed at any time, even while it is being drawn.

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22.3.7 Adjustment of the machine parameters involved

The best adjustment of the backlash peak may require modifying the value of certain
machine parameters. This may be done directly in this window, thus without having to go
to the machine parameter table. The parameters may be modified before or during the test.
When turning the CNC on, it assumes the new values in the CNC tables and/or in the drive
tables accordingly. When changing these values, the changes are effective immediately and
are assumed by the CNC until it is turned off. Once the setup is completed, the changes must
be validated so they can be effective next time the CNC is turned on.

22.
Selection of the parameters to be displayed
SETUP ASSISTANCE
The circularity (roundness) test

It is possible to interact with up to 11 different machine parameters. Some of these

parameters are always visible, but some may be defined at will. However, the CNC will only
admit the valid parameters for this type of adjustment. See "22.3.9 Machine parameters that
may be modified" on page 435.
BACKLASH
BAKANOUT Additional velocity command pulse
BAKTIME Duration of the additional velocity command pulse
When using Fagor Sercos drives, the drive parameters may also be adjusted.
In a Mechatrolink bus, access to variables and parameters of the device is only available
for the Mlink-II mode with 32 bytes. The circularity test can access the parameters of the
device using its identifier (hexadecimal number between P0000 and PFFFF).

How to select the parameters

The parameter setting area shows three data columns. The parameters are defined in the
first column. The rest of the fields show the parameter value for each axis.
The list of valid parameters is shown when editing a parameter or pressing [SPACE]. Use
the [][] keys to move through the list and [ENTER] to select one of them. Once selected,
the rest of the fields show the parameter value for each axis.
To select the parameters of the drive, simply write their names.

Save the value of the parameters

The new data is assumed by the CNC until it is turned off. Once the setup is completed, the
changes must be saved so they can be effective next time the CNC is turned on. Use the
"Validate" softkey to save the data. The CNC saves the new values in the CNC tables and/or
in the drive tables accordingly.
When quitting the circularity test without having saved the parameters, the CNC will show
a message warning about it and will give a chance to save them.

Password-protected parameters
If the machine parameters are protected, a password will be requested when trying to modify
them. If entered correctly, it stores it and it does not request it again unless the CNC is turned
off. If the password is wrong, the values cannot be modified and it requests it again every time.
CNC 8070 The test may be executed even when not knowing the access password, but the machine
parameters cannot be changed. The access passwords are determined from the utilities
mode.

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Initialize the value of the parameters
When turning the CNC on, it assumes the new values set by the manufacturer in the CNC
tables and/or in the drive tables accordingly. The values used the last time will be kept for
when accessing the test again later.

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Pressing the "Initialize" softkey sets the values assigned to the parameters as "default
values" in the tables, not those set by the manufacturer.

i Bear in mind that the Initialize softkey initializes al the data of the window.

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SETUP ASSISTANCE
The circularity (roundness) test

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22.3.8 Validate the changes and save the configuration used

Validate the parameters

The new data is assumed by the CNC until it is turned off. Once the setup is completed, the
changes must be saved so they can be effective next time the CNC is turned on.
Use the "Validate" softkey to save the data. The CNC saves the new values in the CNC tables
and/or in the drive tables accordingly.

22. When quitting the circularity test without having saved the parameters, the CNC will show
a message warning about it and will give a chance to save them.
SETUP ASSISTANCE
The circularity (roundness) test

Save and load the configuration

The system permits saving the current configuration into a file in ASCII format (extension
"TST"). This file only contains the configuration. It contains neither the graphics nor the
values of the machine parameters. When loading a configuration, the parameters assume
the value they have at the time.

i The configuration saving option does not update the machine parameter table. To do that, use the
Validate softkey.

Save the configuration

Press the "Save" softkey to save the current configuration. Select the folder and the file name
and press [ENTER]. If there is a configuration already saved with the same name, it will ask
whether it is to be replaced or not.
By default, the configuration is saved in the folder "C:\CNC8070 \MTB \DATA" or in the last
folder selected by the user.

Load the configuration

Press the "Load" softkey to load a previously saved configuration. Select the folder and the
file name and press [ENTER].

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22.3.9 Machine parameters that may be modified

General machine parameters.

Parameter Units Update

PRELFITI ms Immediate

PRELOAD % Immediate

TCOMPLIM % Immediate
TINTIME

TPROGAIN
ms

%
Immediate

Immediate
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SETUP ASSISTANCE
The circularity (roundness) test
Axis machine parameter.

Parameter Units Update

BACKLASH mm(inch) or degrees Immediate

BAKANOUT rpm Immediate

BAKTIME ms Immediate
ACCEL mm(inch)/s² or degrees/s² Beginning of the next block

ACCJERK mm(inch)/s³ or degrees/s³ Beginning of the next block

ACFGAIN % Immediate

ACFWFACTOR ms Immediate

DECEL mm(inch)/s² or degrees/s² Beginning of the next block

DECJERK mm(inch)/s³ or degrees/s³ Beginning of the next block

FFGAIN % Immediate

G00FEED mm(inch) or degrees Beginning of the next block

INPOSW mm(inch) or degrees Immediate

LACC1 mm(inch)/s² or degrees/s² Beginning of the next block

LACC2 mm(inch)/s² or degrees/s² Beginning of the next block

LFEED mm(inch) or degrees Beginning of the next block

MANACFGAIN % Immediate

MANFFGAIN % Immediate

MAXVOLT mV Immediate
PROGAIN 1000/min Immediate

SERVOOFF Immediate

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22.
SETUP ASSISTANCE
The circularity (roundness) test

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23. DDSSETUP

23.1 Appearance of the DDSSetup mode

This operating mode may be used to set up the digital servo system by editing their
parameters and variables; Sercos drives, or Mechatrolink servos and inverters. The
DDSSetup shows the right services for this type of devices.

Interface description.
The DDSSetup screen shows the following information.

A Title bar that shows the name of the active service.

B Main window.
C Command bar.

Select the services of the DDSSetup mode.

This operating mode may be displayed with several screens. Each of them corresponds to
a service of the DDSSEtup. The exchange between the different services is carried out with
the list of services.
NEXT The different services overlap each other. If several services active, it is possible to switch
from one to another using the [NEXT] key, if it has been set accordingly. The services are
switched in a rotary manner, in such a way that when pressing on the last active service, it CNC 8070
shows the first one. To close a screen, press [ESC].

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23.1.1 Icon description (vertical softkeys)

Vertical softkey menu.

Softkey. Description.

Show / refresh the list of devices. Sercos and Mechatrolink.

This softkey access the main screen of the DDSSetup and shows the list of devices
connected to the Sercos or Mechatrolink bus. The CNC shows a short description for

23. each device.

Drive accessing level change. Only Sercos.

This softkey is used to change the access level for drive parameters and variables.
DDSSETUP
Appearance of the DDSSetup mode

Pressing this softkey shows a window that requests the password to quit the basic level
and access a new level.

Editor for variables and parameters. Sercos and Mechatrolink.

This service may be used to edit the parameters (Sercos and Mechatrolink) and the
variables (Sercos) of the drive.

Error manager. Sercos and Mechatrolink.

This service shows the list of warnings, alarms and errors active at the device and, if the
device allows it, the alarms log. For Sercos drives, this service may also be used to disable
certain errors.

Variable monitoring. Sercos and Mechatrolink.

This service monitors the status of the variables of the devices.

Status window. Sercos and Mechatrolink.

This service monitors two types of information; the operations being carried out by the
device and the status of the inputs and outputs.

Command simulator. Only Sercos.

This option may be used to configure and start up the internal command generator of the
drive.

Command line. Sercos and Mechatrolink.

The command line may be used to execute the command of the drive (only Sercos),
consult variables, read and write parameters, obtain information on the status of the
device and insert variables in the monitoring window (only Mechatrolink).

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23.2 List of devices connected to the bus.

This service shows the list of devices connected to the bus. The information shown by this
service depends on the type of bus used, Sercos or Mechatrolink.
Sercos. For each drive, the table shows the name of the axis or spindle associated
with it, its identifier within the bus (node number) and a short description
for it (software version, motor ID and the ID of the drive itself).
Mechatrolink. For each device (servo or inverter), the table shows the name of the axis

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or spindle associated with it, its identifier within the bus (node number) and
a short description for it (type of device and addressing according to
Mechatrolink specifications).

DDSSETUP
List of devices connected to the bus.
The command line is located at the bottom of the window. See "23.9 Command line." on
page 450.

List of drives of a Sercos bus.

List of devices of a Mechatrolink bus.

Horizontal softkey menu.

Saving and loading the parameters of all the servos.

With this service, it is possible to save and load the configuration of all the Sercos drives or
Mechatrolink servos using a single softkey. The CNC saves the parameters of each device
in a different file whose name will be the name of the axis or spindle and the extension lp
(Sercos drives) or mlp (Mechatrolink servos).

Softkey. Function.

Save the data of all the drives.

In a Sercos bus, this softkey saves in the CNC the parameters and variables
of all the drives. In a Mechatrolink bus, this softkey saves in the CNC the
parameters of all the servos; it does not save the parameters of the inverters.

Restore the data of all the drives.

In a Sercos bus, this softkey restores the parameters and variables of all the
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drives from the files saved in the CNC. The process of restoring the
parameters includes sending the command to save the parameters to flash.
In a Mechatrolink bus, this softkey restores the parameters of all the servos
from the files saved in the CNC; it does not restore the parameters of the
inverters.
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If when restoring the data, a writing error occurs at a drive, the CNC will warn about it and
it will give the option to either resume or abort the process. If when restoring the data, the

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number of files does not match the number of elements in the bus, the CNC will warn about
it and it will give the option to either resume or abort the process.

In Mechatrolink devices, not all the parameters assume the new values immediately, sometimes, the
servo needs to be restarted so it assumes the new values. Refer to the documentation of the devices
to know when the servos assume the new values.

Update the descriptor of the parameters and variables (only Sercos).

Softkey. Function.

23. Update the descriptor of the parameters and variables.

In a Sercos bus, this softkey updates file that describes the parameters and
variables of the drive.
DDSSETUP
List of devices connected to the bus.

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23.3 Drives accessing level (only Sercos).

The parameters, variables and commands of the drive are organized by access levels. To
access each parameter, the drive must be configured at the access level required by that
parameter. A password is needed to access each level.
This softkey is used to change the access level for drive parameters and variables. Pressing
this softkey shows a window that requests the password to quit the basic level and access
a new level.

The available access levels are the following:

• Basic level (USER)
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It is the default level, it is accessed when entering the DDSSetup mode. It requires no

DDSSETUP
Drives accessing level (only Sercos).
password. The user level gives access to a group of parameters that slightly changes
the operation of the drive.
• Intermediate level (OEM)
This level gives access to a large group of parameters that depend on the motor
connected, they set how the electronics of the drive is adapted to that motor.
• Maximum level (FAGOR)
This level gives full access to all the variables, parameters and commands of the system.

The Fagor level gives access to a group of parameters depending on the drive's electronics and they
factory set. Only technicians from Fagor Automation are granted a FAGOR access level.

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23.4 –Parameters and variables– service.

This service may be used to edit the parameters (Sercos and Mechatrolink) and the variables
(Sercos) of the drive. For Mechatrolink, this service only allows editing the parameters of the
servos; the parameters of the inverters cannot be accessed.
The top of the window shows the list of available axes and spindles, the groups of parameters
and and, in the case of Sercos drives, the set of parameters. The command line is located
at the bottom of the window. See "23.9 Command line." on page 450.

23. List of parameters in a Sercos drive.

DDSSETUP
–Parameters and variables– service.

The "View" softkey of the horizontal menu may be used to choose displaying either the
parameters and variables, only the parameters or only the variables. The table shows the
following fields for each variable or parameter.
• Mnemonic of the variable or of the parameter.
• Current value at the drive.
• Units of the variable or parameter.
• Valid range of values. If the value is a string of characters, the field will show the maximum
length permitted.
• Sercos identifier.
• Name of the variable or of the parameter.
When selecting a set at the top, those parameters and/or variables that have sets will display
the values of that set. Also, its identifier will show the selected set (e.g. for set 4 of the variable
SP2, it will show SP2.4) Parameters with a set will not be affected by the change.

List of parameters in a Mechatrolink servo.

The table shows the following fields for each parameter.

• Parameter identifier (hexadecimal number between P0000 and PFFFF). The symbol
appearing next to the identifier indicates how the parameter assumes the new value.
CNC 8070 The parameter may be modified at any time and it assumes the new value
immediately.

The parameter may only be modified when the servo is enabled and it
assumes the new value immediately.

(REF: 2008) The parameter may be modified at any time, but the Mechatrolink device must
be turned of and back on.

• Current value of the parameter; if it is preceded by the "$" sign, it will be a hexadecimal
value.

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• Parameter units.
• Valid range of values. If the value is a string of characters, the field will show the maximum
length permitted.
• Name of the parameter.

Parameter editing.
Edit the new values directly in the value field or from the command line. If the parameter
accepts the new value, the table shows the change. The parameter table has a softkey to
reset the parameters to their default values. 23.
For Sercos drives, the changes are saved in the RAM memory of the drive; to save the

DDSSETUP
–Parameters and variables– service.
changes permanently, use the softkey "Data" + "Flash" of the horizontal menu.

Horizontal softkey menu.

Operations with the parameter table.

Softkey. Function.

Print the parameter table.

This softkey prints the tables on a printer or into a file (extension prn). When
selecting the file option, it is saved, by default, in C:\Cnc8070\MTB\DATA.

Look for a parameter.

This softkey may be used to search for an element in the table using its
identifier.

Reset (initialize) and validate the parameter table.

The "Data" softkey of the horizontal menu offers the options to reset and validate the tables.

Softkey. Function.

Save the servo parameters at the CNC.

This softkey resets the parameters of all the tables to their default values.

Restore the servo parameters from the CNC.

This softkey validates all the parameters of the servo.

In Mechatrolink devices, not all the parameters assume the new values immediately, sometimes, the
servo needs to be restarted so it assumes the new values. Refer to the documentation of the devices
to know when the servos assume the new values.

Save and load the parameters of the servo.

The "Data" softkey of the horizontal menu offers a series of options to make a backup copy
of the tables. The CNC saves the parameters of the device in a file whose name will be the
name of the axis or spindle and the extension lp (Sercos drives) or mlp (Mechatrolink servos).

Softkey. Function.

Save the parameters at the CNC.

In a Sercos bus, this softkey saves in the CNC the parameters and variables
of the drive. In a Mechatrolink bus, this softkey saves in the CNC the
parameters of the servo.
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Restore the parameters from the CNC.
In a Sercos bus, this softkey restores the parameters and variables of the
drive from the file saved in the CNC. The process of restoring the parameters
includes sending the command to save the parameters to flash.
In a Mechatrolink bus, this softkey restores the parameters of the servo from
the file saved in the CNC. (REF: 2008)

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23.5 –Error management– service.

The information shown by this service depends on the type of bus used, Sercos or
Mechatrolink.

Sercos. This service shows the list of errors detected by the drive and lets disable
them. The errors are shown in the order they come up. Once the cause

23. Mechatrolink.
of the error has been corrected, the errors may be reset with the "Error
reset" softkey of the horizontal menu.
This service shows the list of warnings, alarms and errors active at the
DDSSETUP
–Error management– service.

device and, if the device allows it, the alarms log.

The top of the window shows the list of the available devices. The command line is located
at the bottom of the window. See "23.9 Command line." on page 450.

Disable the errors (only Sercos).

To disable an error of the drive, use the "Error listing" softkey of the horizontal menu. This
softkey shows the whole list of possible errors. To disable the desired ones, checkmark the
box on the left.
Then, press the "Send" softkey to send the list to the drive. To make the error disabling
effective, execute the command DC1 (reset errors) from the command bar.
Disabling the errors requires an OEM or FAGOR access level. See "23.3 Drives accessing
level (only Sercos)." on page 441. Even then, only resettable errors may be disabled, even
if the list also shows the non-resettable errors.

Refer to the alarms log of the device (only Mechatrolink).

The horizontal softkey menu shows the list of warnings, alarms and errors active at the device
and, if the device allows it, the alarms log of the device.

Softkey. Function.

List of active warnings, alarms and errors.

This softkey shows the list of warnings, alarms and errors active at the
device.

Alarms log of the device.

This softkey shows the alarms log of the device, if it offers this option.

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23.6 –Monitoring– service

This service monitors the parameters (Sercos and Mechatrolink) and the variables (Sercos)
of any drive. The user selects the variables to be monitored.
The command line is located at the bottom of the window. See "23.9 Command line." on
page 450.

List of variables of a Sercos drive.

23.

–Monitoring– service
DDSSETUP
List of variables of a Mechatrolink device.

Horizontal softkey menu.

Save, load or reset the list of variables to monitor.

Softkey. Function.

Save the list of variables to monitor.

This softkey saves the list of variables to monitor into a file (extension dwf).

Restore the list of variables to monitor.

This softkey restores the list of variables to monitor from a file.

Reset the list of variables to monitor.

This softkey deletes all the variables defined in the window.

Begin and end the monitoring of variables.

Softkey. Function.
Begin monitoring.

End monitoring.

Edit the list of variables to monitor.

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The variables to be monitored are defined from the command line; edit the name of the
variable and press the [INS] key. For Sercos, the softkey "Add" can also be used, it shows
a window for selecting the variables or parameters to monitor.
To delete a variable or parameter from the list, select it and press the [DEL] key. The entire
list may be deleted from the horizontal softkey menu. (REF: 2008)

Mechatrolink variables.

The range of available variables is MLINK0 to MLINKF and they will be associated with the
devices through their name (MLINK7.X) or through the node number (MLINK7.1). If the
variable does not indicate any device, the CNC associates with it the device active at the

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DDSSetup. The monitoring window always shows the variables with the node number (drive
ID) of the device and its abbreviation (MLINK3.5 (APOS)).

Monitoring the status of variables or parameters

Use the softkeys of the horizontal menu to start and stop the monitoring of variables. While
monitoring, the window shows the following symbols next to each variable to indicate its
status.

23. Channel occupied.

–Monitoring– service

Channel occupied by DRV variables or timeout.

DDSSETUP

Reading error.

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23.7 –Information– service

This service monitors two types of information, the drive status and the status of its inputs
and outputs. For Mechatrolink, only the inputs and outputs of the servos can be monitored.
The top of the window shows the list of the available devices. The command line is located
at the bottom of the window. See "23.9 Command line." on page 450.

Select the option to monitor on the horizontal softkey menu. In either case, an LED shows
the status of each operation; green if the operation is active and black if it is inactive.

23.
Monitor the drive status.

DDSSETUP
–Information– service
The "Operation status" softkey of the horizontal menu gives access to this option.
This screen monitors the status of the operation being carried out at the drive. The drive
whose operations are to be monitored is selected at the top of the window. There is a led
for each operation and it shows the status of the operation at the drive; green if the operation
is active and black if it is inactive.

Sercos drive status.

Status of a Mechatrolink device.

Monitor the status of the inputs and outputs.

The "Digital I/O" softkey of the horizontal menu gives access to this option.
This screen monitors the status of the digital inputs and outputs of the drive. The drive whose
digital I/O's are to be monitored is selected at the top of the window. There is a led for each
digital input and output of the drive showing the status of the operation at the drive; green
if the operation is active and black if it is inactive.

Status of the inputs and outputs of a Sercos drive.

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Types of inputs and outputs of a Sercos drive.

The inputs and outputs may be grouped as follows.

• Inputs and outputs that cannot be assigned. These inputs and outputs indicate the status
of the drive's control signals.
Speed enable Drive enable Error Reset
LSC Status DR. OK PROG. OK
Master Speed Enable Master Drive Enable Master Halt

23.
Torque Status
• Inputs and outputs that may be assigned. Variables and/or parameters of the drive may
be associated with inputs and outputs (analog and digital).
DDSSETUP
–Information– service

Those digital outputs that have not been associated with any parameter or variable may
be forced to become active or inactive using the button on the left of their led.

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23.8 Command generator (only Sercos).

This option may be used to configure and start up the internal command generator of the
drive. In the configuration, it is possible to establish the shape of the signal, its amplitude,
period, etc.

Selected drive

23.

DDSSETUP
Command generator (only Sercos).
Configuration of the command generator.

Turn the command generator on.

The fields to be configured at the generator are:

Waveform. To select the type of signal to be generated with the drive (sinusoidal
or square).
Amplitude Signal amplitude.
Frequency Signal frequency.
Offset Signal offset.
Waves Number of waves to generate. When set to 0 (zero), the waves are
generated continuously, without interruption.
Duty Cycle Percentage of the wave at 1/0 (only on squarewaves).

The internal command generator is turned on and off using the lower buttons.
It turns the command generator on.

It turns the command generator off.

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23.9 Command line.

The command line is located at the bottom of all the services of the DDSSetup. The command
line may be used to consult variables, read and write parameters, obtain information on the
status of the device and insert variables in the monitoring window.

23.
DDSSETUP
Command line.

Operations with a Sercos device.

• Consult and modify the variables of the drive. To read a variable, edit its name and press
[ENTER]. To write a variable, assign a value to it and press [ENTER].
Read-only variables may be consulted (those with the "R" indicator on the attributes
column). Read-write variables may be consulted and/or edited (those with the "RW"
indicator on the attributes column). See "23.4 –Parameters and variables– service." on
page 442.
Variables may be identified using their mnemonic or their Sercos identifier. Refer to the
drive's manual to know the list of available variables.
PV210 Consulting the PV210 variable.
S36 Consulting the variable SV1 (Sercos ID = 36).
RV9 = 23 It assigns the value of 23 to the variable RV9.
S36 = 100 It assigns the value of 100 to variable S36 (Sercos ID = 36).
If not indicated otherwise, the DDSSetup accesses the variables of the drive selected
in the service. To access those of a particular drive, select it in the service or add a suffix
with the axis name to the mnemonic (or Sercos ID).
PV210.Y It consults the variable PV210 of the Y axis drive.
S36.S Consulting variable (Sercos ID = 16) of the spindle drive.
• Execute commands of the drive.
The drop list offers the following commands. To execute one of them, select it from the
list and press [ENTER].

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• Consult variables. Edit the name of the variable and press [ENTER].
The range of available variables is MLINK0 to MLINKF and they will be associated with
the devices through their name (MLINK7.X) or through the node number (MLINK7.1).
If the variable does not indicate any device, the CNC associates with it the device active
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• Read and write parameters. To read a parameter, edit its name and press [ENTER]. To
write a parameter, assign a value to it and press [ENTER].
P102 Read parameter P102.
P102 = 800 Write the value of 800 in parameter P102.
From the command line, it is possible to access any parameter of the device using its
identifier (hexadecimal number between P0000 and PFFFF).
• Obtain information on device status. Write the name of the command and press [ENTER].

23.
MSTATUS Device status.
MSUBSTAT Device substatus.
MALARM Warning or error code reported by the device.

DDSSETUP
Command line.
MIOMON Status of the device inputs and outputs.
• Insert variables in the monitoring window Access the monitoring service, edit the name
of the variable and press [ENTER].

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23.10 File for setting the parameters of Mechatrolink servos.

To communicate with the servos, the DDSSetup uses the parameter description defined in
the file SigmaII.dsc (in the folder C:\...\Fagor\Drive). The DDSSetup only shows the groups
and parameters defined in this file. Here is a description of the file format so a user can
change it to adapt it to his devices. The properties of the parameters described in the file
must be coherent with the properties of the same parameters at the device.

23. Structure of the parameters describing file (descriptor).

The header goes at the beginning of the file, defined between the labels [INFO] and [\INFO].
The file must have a header and the header must not be changed.
DDSSETUP
File for setting the parameters of Mechatrolink servos.

After the header come the parameter groups, each one defined between the labels [GROUP]
and [\GROUP]. The parameters are defined inside each group, each parameter must be
between the labels [P] and [\P]. The format of the groups is:
[GROUP=<text>]
[P<valor>]
Size=<text>
Type=<text>
Default=<value>
Range=[<value>,<value>]
Name=<text>
Units=<text>
Application=<text>
[\P<valor>]
···
[\GROUP]

Here is an example of the description of a parameter group.

[GROUP=Position Related Parameters]

[P200]
Type=Hex
Default=0100
Range=[0000,1239]
Name=Position Control References Selection Switches
Application=Offline
[\P200]
[P804]
Size=4 byte
Type=Signed
Default=819191808
Range=[-1073741823,1073741823]
Units=reference unit
Name=Forward Software Limit
[\P804]
[\GROUP]

The meanings of the labels are:

Label. Description.

[GROUP] First label of the group description and text associated with the group that will
CNC 8070 be shown by the DDSSetup.

[\GROUP] Last label of the group description.

[P] The first label of the description of the parameter and parameter identifier
(between 000 and FFF).
[\P] The last label of the description of the parameter and parameter identifier. The
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The fields that define each parameter are the following.

Field. Description.

Size Size of the parameter data (2 byte / 4 byte).

Optional field; if not defined, value "2 byte".

Type Type of parameter values (Unsigned/Signed/Hex). The type conditions the

editing and display of the parameter values.
Type = Unsigned; Integer value without sign.
Type = Signed; Integer value with sign.

Default
Type = Hex; Hexadecimal value.
Optional field; if not defined, value "Unsigned".

Default value of the parameter.

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DDSSETUP
File for setting the parameters of Mechatrolink servos.
Optional field; if not defined, value 0 (zero).

Range Range of parameter values; minimum and maximum.

Optional field; if not defined, the range will be 0 to FFFFFFFF.

Name Name associated with the parameter.

Optional field.

Units Parameter units.

Optional field.

Application How does the parameter assume the value changes

(Online/OnlineDEN/Offline)?
Application=Online; The parameter may be modified at any time and it assumes
the new value immediately.
Application=OnlineDEN; The parameter may be modified when DEN=1 and it
assumes the new value immediately.
Application=Offline; The parameter may be modified at any time and it assumes
the new value after turning the device off and back on.
Optional field; if not defined, value "Online".

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24. DIAGNOSIS

The diagnosis is a testing and displaying tool; it cannot be used to modify the displayed
values. This operating mode may be used to test the hardware and software of the PC that
the CNC is based upon.
• System information.
• Information about the modules that make up the CNC software.
• Information about the elements connected to the CNC through the CAN bus, Sercos or
Mechatrolink.

24.1 Appearance of the diagnosis mode.

The diagnosis screen shows the following information.

A B

A CNC hardware and software configuration.

System diagnosis: Information on the system elements; CNC version, user name,
microprocessor(s) used, status of the various system memories, etc.
Software diagnosis: Information about the modules that make up the CNC software and
the software options installed.
Hardware diagnosis: Information about the elements connected to the CNC through the
Can bus, Sercos (drives, input/output cards, etc.) and Mechatrolink (servos and
inverters).
B Diagnosis of the selected element.
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24.1.1 Softkey menus.

Horizontal softkey menu.

Softkey. Description.

Generate the reportfagor.zip file with all the relevant information for proper error
diagnosis and, if necessary, the end user can send it to Fagor Automation.

24. View the history of errors and warnings issued by the CNC.
DIAGNOSIS
Appearance of the diagnosis mode.

Access particular utilities of the operative system and other applications.

Vertical softkey menu.

Softkey. Description.

Update (refresh) the data of the diagnosis window.

Print the configuration in the pre-determined printer or save it as a file (prn format) at the
CNC.

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24.2 Configuration diagnosis

24.2.1 System diagnosis

When selecting this configuration element, the diagnosis window shows the list of the system
elements and their values.

A B

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A System elements.
B Element values.

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24.2.2 Software diagnosis

This option may be used to analyze the modules that make up the CNC software and the
software options installed.

Module information
When selecting this configuration element, the diagnosis window shows the list of the

24. modules that make up the CNC software.

DIAGNOSIS
Configuration diagnosis

A Modules listing.
B Detailed information of the selected module.
It shows the size of each module (in bytes) and the date it was created. When selecting a
module from the list, the bottom of the screen shows more detailed information.

Software options
When selecting this element of the configuration, the diagnosis window shows the software
options currently installed.
It also shows the horizontal softkey "Validation code" for entering the resulting validation
code according to the hardware ID of the unit and the desired options.

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24.2.3 Hardware diagnosis. Bus CAN, Sercos and Mechatrolink.

When selecting this element of the configuration, the diagnosis window shows the software
identification of the CNC's communications board (version, boot, checksum) and the type
of buses connected to it. Likewise, it monitors the different voltage and temperature alarms.

24.

DIAGNOSIS
Configuration diagnosis
Sercos bus configuration
• Listing of nodes and drive associated with each one of them.
For each drive, it indicates its software version, type of drive and the motor connected to it.

Can bus configuration

• Resources connected and their status.
• Groups connected and number of nodes that make up each group (detected and active).

Detailed information of the selected group.

• Group resources and their status.
• Information about the nodes that make up the group.

Detailed information of the selected node.

• Software version, boot and checksum of the code.
• Node status.
• Resources of each module.
The symbol next to the node indicates its status and its possible association.
Active.

Active, but in error.

Inactive.

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Mechatrolink bus configuration.

Bus diagnosis.

When selecting the Mechatrolink bus in the configuration window, the diagnosis window
shows the bus configuration and the list of devices connected to it (servos and inverters).
For each device, it indicates its node number (Drive ID), its internal address according to
Mechatrolink specifications, the axis or spindle it is associated with and the type of device
(position servo, velocity servo or inverter).

24. Device diagnosis.

When selecting a device of the bus in the configuration window, the diagnosis window shows
the following information.
DIAGNOSIS
Configuration diagnosis

• General information. For each device, it indicates its node number (Drive ID), its internal
address according to Mechatrolink specifications, the axis or spindle it is associated with
and the type of device (position servo, velocity servo or inverter).
• Resources associated with the device.
• Information on the alarms active at the device.
• Information on the processes active at the device.

Process. Meaning.
Phase. Communication phase.

I/O. Status of the device I/O (only servos).

Command. Command active at the drive and status of its execution.

Subcommand. Subcommand active at the drive and status of its execution.

Communication errors. Information on the communication errors of the device.

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24.3 Sercos diagnosis

General information about the bus

General purpose, it shows the following information about the Sercos bus.

Field. Meaning.

Version SERCON chip version.

Loop time Time between two synchronization messages (MST). It is the same as
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T2 Time from the MST until the CNC starts sending the telegram with the

DIAGNOSIS
Sercos diagnosis
position commands (MDT).

T3 Time from the MST until the drives have the position commands.

T4 Time from the MST when the drives read the feedback values.

TL Time from the MST until the RT IT takes place at the CNC.

Distortion errors Distortion error counter at the CNC.

Ring errors Sercos ring error counter.

Phase Current Sercos phase.

Phase status Phase status (0 = OK).

Logic ID and name Name and driveID (number of the rotary switch) of the Sercos axes.

General information about the bus

It shows the following information for each drive.

General information

Field. Meaning.

T1 Time from the MST until the drive starts sending its telegram (AT).
Control word Contents of the drive's control word.

Status word Contents of the drive's status word.

Name Name of the Sercos axis.

Error information

Field. Meaning.

"Reset Hard" counter Number of times that the drive has been reset.

Distortion errors Counter of distortion errors detected at the drive.

AT errors Counters of AT reception errors of each drive.

Information on the last operation carried out by the service channel

Field. Meaning.

ID Processed Sercos ID.

Element Processed data (Name, Units, min/max Value, Status, Value, Attributes).

Process Operation carried out (Read, Write). CNC 8070

Command status In processes with commands, it indicates its status.

Error code Operation error code (0 = OK).

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24.4 Save the CAN configuration for the start-up test.

Saving a CAN configuration to a file serves to check the CAN configuration is correct when
starting the system up. The CAN configuration must only be saved to a file after having
verified that it is correct.

Save the CAN configuration.

24. When the CAN bus level is selected, it shows the "Save" softkey that may be used to save
the current CAN configuration. The configuration is saved in the file C:\Cnc8070 \mtb \data
\canData.tab.
DIAGNOSIS
Save the CAN configuration for the start-up test.

This file contains the number of groups present in the bus, the number of modules, the
number of inputs and outputs, etc.

Verify the CAN configuration during power-up.

To verify the configuration, the information must be previously saved to the file canData.tab.
During the power-up process, the data saved in the canData.tab file is compared with the
data read during power-up. If when comparing the data, they are not the same, the
corresponding error message is issued.
"The CAN configuration is not the same as the one saved in the file"
Once the error is detected, it will keep coming up even after a reset. There two ways to correct
the error:
• Power up the CNC again with the original CAN configuration; the one saved in the
canData.tab file
• Save the new CAN configuration. The CAN configuration must only be saved to a file
after having verified that it is correct.
At a CNC with a write-protected (read-only) disk, when it is started up in user mode, the MTB
folder is protected and the changes made to it are temporary until the unit is turned off. In
order for the CAN configuration file not to be eliminated when turning the unit off, it must be
started up in setup mode and then save the CAN configuration.

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24.5 Report generation

Automatic reports generated when accessing the diagnosis

mode
Every time when accessing the diagnosis mode, the CNC generates the following reports.
These reports are saved in the folder C:\CNC8070 \Diagnosis\Blackbox.
SystemInfo.txt Validation code.
SercosInfo.txt Version of drives, motors and feedback. 24.

Report generation
DIAGNOSIS
Generate a report with the system configuration
A report with all the information offered by the diagnosis mode may be obtained from any
section of the diagnosis mode. This produces a document with all the information about the
FAGOR system installed on a machine such as the software version, status of the remote
modules, installed drives and motors, etc.
To print the information, use the "Print" softkey. Pressing this softkey, the CNC
will request the data it must include on the report. The CNC can create a report
with the data shown on the screen or with the whole configuration of the
system.
This information may be printed or saved to a file. When printing to a file, it
is possible to select the name and location of the file.

Generate the warranty registration report.

The CNC can generate a template so the end user can send to Fagor the documentation
with the serial numbers of all the elements in order to obtain the corresponding warranty. This
template, one printed out, contains the fields that the user must fill out and then send it to
Fagor Automation.
To print the warranty registration form, use the "Print" softkey. After pressing
this softkey, select "warranty registration report".
The report may be printed or saved to a file. When printing to a file, it is possible
to select the name and location of the file.

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24.6 View the history of errors and warnings issued by the CNC.

The softkey menu shows a window with the history of errors and warnings
issued by the CNC. Pressing this softkey displays the following window.

24. A B C D E

A Error or warning number.

DIAGNOSIS
View the history of errors and warnings issued by the CNC.

B Number of the channel where the error or warning occurred; this cell does not show any
value when it is a system error or system warning.
C Text of the error or warning.
D Internal code of the error or warning.
E Date when the error or warning occurred.

24.7 Generating the Fagor file for error diagnosis.

The softkey menu offers the possibility to generate the reportfagor.zip file
with all the relevant information for proper error diagnosis and, if
necessary, the end user can send it to Fagor Automation.

After pressing this softkey, the CNC creates the reportfagor.zip file and saves it in the
"C:\Cnc8070\Diagnosis" folder. When pressing this softkey, the CNC also generates the
following files in the "C:\Cnc8070\Users\Reports" folder and includes them in the
reportfagor.zip file.
Diagcnc.txt CNC diagnosis report.
Hardware.txt Hardware configuration report.
Times.txt Time statistics report.

24.8 Access particular utilities of the operative system and other

applications.

When the "User" mode to access Windows is not available, this softkey
may be used to access certain utilities of the operative system (Windows
date and time, Task Manager, etc.) from the CNC itself. See chapter
"25 APPS.".
The utilities and applications that may be accessed with this softkey are
preset by the OEM (file C:\...\MTB\MMC\Config\Apps.ini).

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24.9 Operating Terms.

The "Operating Terms" option activates a temporary user license for the CNC, which is valid
until the date determined by the OEM. While the license is valid, the CNC will be fully
operational (according to the purchased software options). When the final validity of the
license has expired, the CNC will not accept the [START] key and, consequently, it will not
execute any programs. Seven days before the expiry of the temporary license, the CNC will
warn the user with a message. The CNC will repeat this message at each start-up or when
a day has passed since the last warning. The OEM can modify or cancel the final license

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date by providing a code to the user, who must enter it in the CNC.
This feature depends on the "Operating Terms” software option.
• If this option is active, before a valid code has been entered, the temporary user license

DIAGNOSIS
Operating Terms.
will not be active.
• Once the "Operating Terms" option is canceled, it cannot be reactivated.
• When sending the code to the machine user, the expiration date and the hardware ID
should also be sent so the user can check that the data are correct.
• The "Operating Terms" will block the CNC if the user sets back the date more than 24
hours, sets back the date more than once or the system date is prior to the date of the
drivers on the CNC.

Status of the "Operating Terms” option.

The status of the "Operating Terms" option can be consulted in the diagnosis mode in the
“System diagnosis” section.

This window displays the following information related to the "Operating Terms".
Status. • Inactive: The "Operating Terms" option has not been
activated.
• Active: The "Operating Terms" option is active.
• About to expire: There are less than 7 days left before the
expiration date.
During the CNC start-up, and once 24 hours have passed
since the last warning, the CNC displays a warning
indicating that the period granted by temporary user
license. The warning shows the CNC’s hardware ID, which
the user must send to the OEM to obtain the code that
extends or cancels the expiration date.
• Expired: The temporary user license has reached the
expiration date. During the start-up of the CNC, when the CNC 8070
[START] key is pressed and once 24 hours have passed
since the last warning, the CNC displays an error indicating
that the user must obtain the code from the OEM to extend
or cancel the temporary user license.
• Canceled: The "Operating Terms" option is canceled.
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• Locked up: The CNC is blocked because an invalid date
change has been detected.
Due date. Expiration date of the temporary user license.
Date. Current date on the CNC.

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24.9.1 Generating the "Operating Terms” codes (only for OEM).

The "Operating Terms" program (independent of the CNC), governs the generation of the
code to activate, modify or cancel the temporary user license. This program does not create
any files, rather it crates an alphanumeric code that must be entered in the CNC. There is
one version of the program for Windows and another for Android. With the latter, the codes
may be generated on a smartphone using Android OS. To install the "Operating Terms" app
on an Android device, execute the file "AppOpertingterms.apk" on that device.
1. Execute the "Operating Terms" program (which generates the codes) and enter the

24. following data:

Windows version. Android version.
DIAGNOSIS
Operating Terms.

 Hardware ID of the CNC. The code to activate or cancel the temporary user
license will only be associated with this hardware ID.
The CNC displays the hardware ID in the main window
in diagnosis mode (identified as ID4H) and in the
warnings and errors associated with the "Operating
Terms".
 OEM KEY. This key is determined by the OEM and is only for the
"Operating Terms" program; it must not be confused
with the OEM password for the CNC. All operations with
a hardware ID on the CNC must have the same OEM
KEY. Once the temporary user license is active on a
CNC, the OEM KEY cannot be changed for that CNC.
The OEM KEY can have between 4 and 12 characters
(letters and numbers).
 Due date. Expiration date of the temporary user license.
 Cancellation code. Mark this option to generate the code to cancel the
temporary user license. If this option is selected, the
code generated will have the final date of 31/12/2077.

i • To cancel the temporary user license, the OEM must have a record of the hardware ID of the CNC
and have a register of the OEM KEY used to generate the code.
• To change the expiration date of the temporary user license, the hardware ID and the OEM KEY
contained in the new code must match those of the CNC. In addition, the final date in the new code
must be later than the date of the active code on the CNC and later than the current date.

2. The program will display a screen with code of 14 numbers and letters.
Windows version. Android version.

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This button enables the code to be copied to the clipboard, and then pasted into
an email and sent. The button is only available in the Windows version.

This button enables the code to be sent by email, SMS, etc. The button is only
available in the Android version.

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DIAGNOSIS
Operating Terms.

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24.9.2 Enter the CNC code to activate or cancel the temporary user license.

The code to activate or cancel the temporary user license is entered during diagnosis mode,
in the "Software options", "Operating Terms” softkey section. If the CNC has the OEM
password, the CNC will request this password the first time that someone tries to enter the
code. The code can be entered with or without spaces.

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DIAGNOSIS
Operating Terms.

i • When activating the "Operating Terms" feature and entering the first code, the date on the CNC
must be correct.
• It is not possible to enter a final date older than the current one at the CNC.

One of the following two cases will occur when entering the new code:
• The code extends the period of the temporary user license. The code changes the final
license date and the remaining days.
• The code cancels the temporary user license.
If the user makes a mistake when entering the code, the CNC will report this and will request
the code again. The CNC will only allow three tries to enter the code per start-up; after the
three tries, the CNC must be turned off and turned back on again. The CNC will display a
message with the cause of the error.
• Wrong code. Type it again.
The user has entered the code incorrectly. Re-enter the code.
• Code generated wrong. Hardware ID does not match.
The hardware ID of the new code is not that of the machine; request a new code with
the correct hardware ID from the manufacturer.
• Code generated wrong. The OEM KEY does not match.
The OEM KEY of the new code is not the same as that used by the manufacturer when
"Operating Terms” where activated; request a new code with the correct OEM KEY from
the manufacturer.
• Code generated wrong. It must be a later date.
The new expiration date is not later than the current expiration date; request a new code
with the correct expiration date from the manufacturer.

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25. APPS.

The applications are available from the Diagnosis mode, softkey Apps.
This softkey may be used to access particular utilities of the operating
system (date and time, Task Manager, etc.) and applications of the CNC
itself.

i The utilities and applications that may be accessed with this softkey are preset by the OEM (file
..\MTB\MMC\Config\Apps.ini).

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25.1 DiskMonitor application. Changing the work mode and device

registration.

The DiskMonitor window allows for the CNC work and protection mode to be changed
(administrator, setup and user mode). When the CNC is in setup or user mode, this window
also allows for devices connected to the CNC to be registered. For both cases, this process
implies having to restart the unit and, if the manufacturer has defined it this way, it will also
be necessary to enter the corresponding password.

25.
APPS.
DiskMonitor application. Changing the work mode and device
registration.

Accessing the DiskMonitor window.

• With the CNC application turned off, press the [ALT][D] hotkey or the active work mode
icon on the task bar of the operative system (alongside the clock).
• With the CNC application open, press the [ALT] [D] hotkey or in diagnosis mode ("Apps"
softkey).

Changing work mode.

This window displays a button for each work mode. Each of these buttons closes the
application and restarts it in the selected mode. To start the CNC in administrator and setup
modes, first enter the corresponding password (if the manufacturer has defined it in this way).

Permanently registering devices in setup and user modes (Q7-A

platform).
When devices are connected physically to the device (for example, a pendrive) in setup or
user modes, the device identifies and loads the drivers during each startup. The equipment
does not register these devices permanently because the disk is protected. To force the
registration of these devices you must use the DiskMonitor application.
By pressing the "Device recognition" button, the CNC does the following. Before beginning
the process, the CNC prompts for confirmation and explains the implications of this process.
1 Closes the CNC application and restarts the computer in administrator mode.
CNC 8070 2 Registers detected devices.
3 Restarts the device in the first mode (setup or user).

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Protecting or unprotecting the folders.

Fagor delivers the unit with the disk that is write-protected except for the folders or files that
must be unprotected for the normal operation of the CNC. The changes made to protected
folders or files will be operative until the unit is turned off and back on, the CNC will then
restore the initial configuration. The changes made to unprotected areas of the disk will
remain.
Administrator mode allows folders to be protected or unprotected. The [ i ] button at the top
right of the DiskMonitor displays the list of unprotected files and folders. With this list visible,

25.
pressing [CTRL]+[ALT]+[SHIFT]+[TAB] protects or unprotect any system folder or file that
is not essential for the proper control operation.

APPS.
DiskMonitor application. Changing the work mode and device
registration.

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25.2 Network Settings. Configuring network properties.

To access remote resources (servers external to the local network), the network properties
of the CNC must be configured so that they match the configuration of the local network
where the unit is installed. In Diagnosis mode, expand the softkey Apps > Apps > Network
Settings.

25.
APPS.
Network Settings. Configuring network properties.

Dual-Ethernet models.

The parameters of the second Ethernet will only be available if the central unit is connected
to the network. The CNC activates the second Ethernet after the first Ethernet parameters
have been defined and pressing “OK”.

25.3 System. Set the date and time.

In Diagnosis mode, open softkey Apps > Apps > FAEmailSender.

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25.4 Send emails.

The purpose of this application is to allow unattended machining, sending emails to the user
with information on the events occurring at the CNC. The application allows selecting the
type of event that generates the email (error, warning, etc.) and filtering them so only a few
messages are sent and not others. The available events are the following:
• CNC errors (they may be filtered by number).
• Warnings (they may be filtered by number).
• CNC messages (all of them or none are sent).
• PLC messages (they may be filtered by number). 25.
The application supports the Unicode character set and is available in several languages.

APPS.
Send emails.
Server type; external (Internet) or internal (local network).

Emails may be sent in 2 ways; having the CNC connected to a local SMTP server or to an
external SMTP server (like hotmail, gmail, yahoo, etc.).
• When the CNC is connected to an external SMTP server, make sure that the IP of the
CNC does not filter the communications for the ports 25 (hotmail) and 465 (gmail, yahoo);
otherwise, this email sending feature will not work. A valid email address is required on
that server.
• When the CNC is connected to a local SMTP server, the notifications may be received
without having access to Internet and even without authenticating at the server
(depending on configuration).
In either case, to confirm that the CNC has access to the local SMTP server, execute the
instruction "ping mail-server" (the name of the "mail-server" will vary from one company to
another). See "25.2 Network Settings. Configuring network properties." on page 472.
In either case, to send emails to hotmail, gmail or yahoo email accounts, the communications
must be enabled for the ports mentioned earlier. For example, to use the gmail server, check
the access to it by doing ping to its "ping smtp.gmail.com" address.

Start up the application.

The application is pre-installed at the unit. The user must start up the application (it does not
start up with the CNC) and configure it.
1 Start the unit up in user mode.
2 Start the CNC up, because the application communicates with it and, therefore, the CNC
must be running in order to use it.
3 Start the email sending application. In Diagnosis mode, expand the softkey Apps > Apps
> FAEmailSender. Optionally, a direct access may be created on the desktop to the
FAEmailSender.exe to start the application (in administrator mode).
4 Configure the email sending application by entering the desired email accounts, network
configuration and filters. Use the test message to confirm that the configuration is correct
and that the message reaches its destination.
5 Enable the email sending service. The application is minimized automatically.
6 When one of the selected events occurs, the application will send the corresponding
notification.

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Files that make up the application.

The application consists of the following files, installed at the CNC in the following folders.

File. Address and description.

FAEMailSender.exe (8060) C:\FAGORCNC\Fagor\Release

(8065) C:\CNC8070\Fagor\Release
Application for configuring and enabling the email sending service.

FAemailsender.config C:\Program Files\Fagor Automation\FagorApps

25. FAfilters.config
Text file containing the configuration of the application.
C:\Program Files\Fagor Automation\FagorApps
Text file containing the configuration of the filters applicable to the
APPS.
Send emails.

messages, errors and warnings. This file is created automatically the

first time the application is executed.

FAemailsender.js C:\Program Files\Fagor Automation\FagorApps.

Javascript for sending the emails.

FAemailsenderLOG.txt C:\Program Files\Fagor Automation\FagorApps.

Text file that logs the application (sent messages, errors that came
up, etc.). This file is created automatically the first time the
application is executed.

FAEMailSender.ini C:\Program Files\Fagor Automation\FagorApps.

File that indicates the selected language.

*.lng C:\Program Files\Fagor Automation\FagorApps\Language.

Texts in various languages.

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25.4.1 Configure and activate the application.

The main window of the application may be used to configure the email service (configuration
of network, email accounts and filters), activate the service, close the window and it also
shows a log of the events occurring at the CNC.

25.
A B C D

APPS.
Send emails.
E

(A) Configure the application.

(B) Notification level.
(C) Filters for errors, warnings and messages.
(D) Activate/deactivate the application.
(E) Info window.
(F) Close or minimize the application.

The application logs in the file FAemailsenderLOG.txt all the emails sent and errors coming
up during the execution of the application.

Configure the application.

This icon is used to access the application configuration window. The architecture
of the network must be known before carrying out this configuration. The
configuration is saved in the file FAemailsender.config.

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• As mail server, it is possible to use one of the predefined external servers (requires
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• When using the company mail server, the SMTP port, the SSL protocol being used and
the authentication protocol depend on the configuration of the network. The user and the
password also depend on the configuration of the network.

Notification level.

Select the type of event that generates an email; at least one of them must be selected for
the application to work.

Filters for errors, warnings and messages.

25. This icon gives access to the window for selecting the errors and messages that
the user wants to receive or not. The configuration is saved in the file
FAfilters.config.
APPS.
Send emails.

Activate/deactivate the application.

After configuring the application, it must be activated so it can send the emails.
When activating the application, it is minimized automatically. Closing the
application will stop it (deactivate it), it must be active in the background.

Info window.

This window shows the status of the application and the list of actions that it carries out.

Close or minimize the application.

If the application is active, pressing this icon will minimize it.
If the application is not active, it asks whether to close the application or not;
selecting "No" will minimize it on the task bar.

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26. KINEMATICS CALIBRATION.

For the first time, this kinematics calibration allows for the kinematics offsets to be calculated
using various approximate data and, also, from time to time to correct any possible deviations
stemming from the day-to-day operations of the machine. After the calibration has been
completed, the CNC will display on the results page the kinematics parameters with the
original and calculated values, so the user can select which values to save. It also details
the issues encountered for the machining.

Subroutines associated with the kinematics calibration cycle.

The kinematics calibration cycle has two associated subroutines (KinCal_Begin.nc and
KinCal_End.nc), which the CNC executes before and after the cycle. The OEM can add initial
and/or final conditions to the calibration cycle using these subroutines. Also, the OEM can
customize the movement of the rotary axes in the subroutine Kin_G_Move.nc. Calling this
subroutine is defined in the GMOVE macro of the KinCal_Begin.nc subroutine, as shown
in the subroutine provided as an example.

Subroutine location.

The subroutines KinCal_Begin.nc and KinCal_End.nc, as well as the special subroutines

defined by the manufacturer, must be saved in the folder ..\Mtb\Sub. The subroutine
Kin_G_Move.nc must be saved in the folder ..\Fagor\Sub. All channels use the same
subroutines.

Requirements for the kinematics.

• The first three axes of the channel must be linear.
• The axes of the kinematics can be Hirth axes.
• The CNC allows for the calibration of all types of kinematics (parameter TYPE).
• The kinematics must be defined using values that are as close to the real ones as
possible, by taking the tool base as a reference.
• The rest position of the rotary axes must be 0º. The rest position is when the tool is
perpendicular to the work plane (parallel to the longitudinal axis).

Requirements for the probe.

To calibrate the kinematics, a probe calibrated by radius and length is required (the length
wear must be set to zero) and the parameter PROBEDELAY must be set for the axes
employed in the movement (the cycle can calculate this parameter). If the CNC cannot orient
the spindle (it cannot execute M19), the probe must be properly calibrated mechanically for
X and Y (without any deviations). CNC 8070
It is important that the length of the probe is measured using the same criteria as that used
to measure the length of the tool. Any small difference in measurement will directly affect
the proper calibration of the kinematics. One recommended way to calibrate the length of
the probe is to machine a flat section with a tool calibrated by length and then probe the
surface. The probe length is calculated using the formula: (REF: 2008)

(V.)A.TPOS.z + tool length = (V.)A.MEAS.Z + probe length

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Requirements for the calibrated ball.

To calibrate the kinematics, a calibrated ball of any size is required (the radius of the ball is
defined by the cycle). The calibrated ball may be set vertically or at 45°.

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KINEMATICS CALIBRATION.

Ball calibrated vertically. Ball calibrated at 45°.

Results and diagnostics.

Once the calibration is complete, the cycle creates the KinCalReport.mp file with the results
of the calibration, highlighting any possible adjustment or mechanical problems. This file
contains the following list of adjustment errors.
• For the “calculated centers” window, the values nx, ny, nz indicate the normal vector for
the rotary axes. The CNC displays the excessively unadjusted values in red, which can
be resolved by defining the kinematics as vector kinematics (if it is defined as standard
kinematics) or by repositioning the table or spindle.
• Difference in angles. In the “calculated results” section of the report, the value
“RotationalDesviation” (in degrees) gives an idea of the need to compensate or correct
the rotary axes by means of ballscrew or volumetric compensation.
• If the PROBEDELAY calculation is selected when the cycle is defined, the CNC displays
the recommended value. If the CNC calculates a very misadjusted value for that defined
in the machine parameter, it will display a warning with the necessary value. The value
of PROBEDELAY must be defined for all axes.

Report location.

The KinCalReport.mp report is saved in the folder ..\Users\Session\Reports.

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26.1 Kinematics calibration (Kinematic offsets).

26.1.1 Page 1. Data editing page.

On this page, the necessary data to define the kinematics offsets must be defined. Use the
horizontal softkey menu to select the axes to be calibrated; it is recommended to calibrate
all the axes of the kinematics.

A
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C

KINEMATICS CALIBRATION.
Kinematics calibration (Kinematic offsets).
D

E
A

A Calibration data.
B Number and type of active kinematics.
C Probe data.
D Parameters of the rotary axes.
E Current position of the axes.

Probe data.
T Number of the tool associated with the probe.
D Number of the tool offset associated with the probe; if not programmed, the cycle
will take the first offset associated with the tool set in the tool table. The cycle
shows an icon of the tool type; this icon cannot be modified from the cycle.
L Probe length.
R Probe radius.

Parameters of the rotary axes.

For each rotary axis to be calibrated, a starting point (Pi) and a final point (Pf) of its movement
must be defined, bearing in mind that all the axes must stay within the limits. The number
of points to be measured along the travel must also be defined. Three points must be
measured, but the result is best with more than four points.
Pi Starting position of the rotary axes. CNC 8070
Pf Final position of the rotary axes.
Np Number of points to calculate.
Pos Initial position of the second rotary axis for the movements of the first rotary axis.
(REF: 2008)
To check that the axes remain within their limits, move the probe over the ball, at short
distance of around 10 mm (0.4 inches). In that position, activate RTCP and, in jog mode,
check that the linear axes have enough room to move within the programmed positions. Bear
in mind that in each position of the rotary axis, the linear axes must move the programmed
Ds distance in order to be able to calculate the center of the ball.

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Parameters of the cycle.

Feedrate.
Fa Positioning feedrate
Fs Rapid probing feedrate. Then, the CNC will repeat the probing movement at
feedrate ·F·.
F Accurate probing feedrate.
Ssp The speed and turning direction for spindle orientation; the sign means the turning

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(M19), so the probe always touches the ball with the same surface.

It is up to the user to make sure that the probe can rotate without danger. If the probe has a cable,
KINEMATICS CALIBRATION.
Kinematics calibration (Kinematic offsets).

check that the cable does not hinder the rotation of the probe.

Safety distance and withdrawal.

Ds Safety distance between the probe and the calibrated ball. This parameter only
admits positive values greater than 0 (zero).
Dr Distance the probe withdrawals after the first probing movement. Once it
withdraws this distance, it makes a second probing movement. This parameter
only admits positive values greater than 0 (zero).

Ball size.
Rs Calibrated ball radius. See the OEM characteristics to obtain this value.

Adjusting the probe.

The cycle verifies the probe adjustment and will display a warning if it detects a
non-adjusted PROBEDELAY value.
The cycles does not verify the probe adjustment.

Points to probe for calculating the center of the ball.

The points to be measured are on the axes.

The points to be measured are 45º with respect to the axes.

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26.1.2 Page 2. Page to display the captured position values (coordinates).

The CNC displays this page when the calibration process begins. This page shows the
probed coordinates and the calculated data.

B C D

E 26.

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Kinematics calibration (Kinematic offsets).
F

A Number and type of active kinematics.

B Calculated centers.
Xc, Yc, Zc: Axis rotation center in base machine coordinates.
nx, ny, nz: Rotation vector.
Error: Error due to kinematics and geometry parameters. The better the
kinematics parameters are set, the smaller the error should be.
ECirc: Circularity (roundness) error due to machine geometry.
C Ball centers measured in each position.
D Active "G" functions and high-level commands.
E Information related to the feedrate "F" of the axes:
F Information related to the spindle speed "S".
G Programmed coordinate and current position of the axes.

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26.1.3 Page 3. Page to display the calculated data.

The CNC displays this page when the calibration process ends. This page shows the TDATA
values of the kinematics, the values of the machine parameters and the new calculated
values.

26. A B C D E F
KINEMATICS CALIBRATION.
Kinematics calibration (Kinematic offsets).

A Parameters of the kinematics.

B Parameter value, set at the machine parameters.
C Parameter value, calculated during the calibration.
D Maximum offset allowed for the parameter, set at the machine parameters.
E Parameter offset, set at the machine parameters.
F Parameter offset, calculated during the calibration.

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26.1.4 How to calibrate a kinematics.

To calibrate the kinematics, the user must first define a series of data, such as the dimensions
of the calibration ball, the amplitude of the movements of the rotary axes, etc. The CNC then
makes the necessary movements to calibrate the kinematics. Once the movements are
completed, the CNC shows the data obtained and it suggests new values for the kinematcis.
It is up to the user to update the corresponding machine parameters.

How to calibrate a kinematics.

1 Calibrate the probe and measure its length up to the tip with the same measuring system
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used for measuring the tools.

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Kinematics calibration (Kinematic offsets).
2 Activate the kinematics to be calibrated.
3 Go into jog mode. Place the axes of the kinematics in their resting position. Place the
probe about 10 mm (0.4 inch) over the ball.
4 Access the kinematics calibration mode. This mode is only available from the task
window ([CTRL][A]).
5 When accessing this kinematics calibration mode, the CNC shows the data setting page.
See "26.1.1 Page 1. Data editing page." on page 479.
On this page the data must be defined that is required for calibration, as well as the
dimensions of the ball, the path of the rotary axes, the probe movement, etc. The
horizontal softkey menu allows the axes to be selected for calibration; it is recommended
to calibrate all the axes of the kinematics.
6 Press the [START] key to start the calibration. The CNC switches to the page of the
captured data and starts the calibration. See "26.1.2 Page 2. Page to display the
captured position values (coordinates)." on page 481.
The CNC positions the rotary axes and carries out a measuring cycle. In each measuring
cycle, the CNC makes the necessary movements to touch the ball in 4 points (at 90º).
The CNC carries out several measuring cycles, it rotates the rotary axes for each of these
cycles according to what has been set on the data page (page 1).
7 When the data capture is completed, the CNC switches to the page of calculated data.
This page shows, for each TDATA parameter of the kinematics, the values and offsets
defined in the machine parameters and the new calculated values. On this page, it is
possible to select whether to update the OEM defined offset values on the machine
parameter table or to keep the original values. See "26.1.3 Page 3. Page to display the
calculated data." on page 482.

Updating the machine parameter tables.

Depending on the protection mode the CNC is in, it is possible to modify the
field “Value” (SETUP mode) or the field “Offset” (SETUP or USER mode) of
machine parameter table. To do this, select the data from the results page to
be modified and press the “Validate” softkey.

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26.2 Tables to modify type 1 to 16 kinematics to vector kinematics.

For type 1 to 16 kinematics, if the cycle has not correctly calibrated any vector, it is
recommended to redefine the kinematics as vectors (type 50 to 51) and repeat the
calibration. The following tables show how to redefine type 1 to 16 kinematics as vector
kinematics. If the cycle has properly calibrated the kinematics, no transformation is
necessary.

26. 26.2.1 Adapting a type 1 kinematics to a type 50 kinematics.

Tables to modify type 1 to 16 kinematics to vector kinematics.
KINEMATICS CALIBRATION.

The first column indicates the parameters of the vector kinematics and the second column
the value or parameter of the equivalent type 1 kinematics. Define the values of the second
column with the TDATA parameters of the first column (vector kinematics).

Type 50 Value or equivalent parameter for type 1 kinematics.

TYPE 50

TDATA1 TDATA13

TDATA2 TDATA3

TDATA3 TDATA15

TDATA4 0

TDATA5 1

TDATA6 0
TDATA7 TDATA8

TDATA8 TDATA10

TDATA9 0

TDATA11 TDATA2

TDATA12 0

TDATA13 TDATA4
TDATA14 1

TDATA15 0

TDATA16 0

TDATA17 TDATA9

TDATA18 TDATA11

TDATA19 0

TDATA21 0

TDATA22 TDATA6

TDATA23 TDATA1

TDATA24 0

TDATA25 0

TDATA26 1

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26.2.2 Adapting a type 2 kinematics to a type 50 kinematics.

The first column indicates the parameters of the vector kinematics and the second column
the value or parameter of the equivalent type 2 kinematics. Define the values of the second
column with the TDATA parameters of the first column (vector kinematics).

Type 50 Value or equivalent parameter for type 2 kinematics.

TYPE 50

TDATA1 TDATA13

TDATA2

TDATA3
TDATA14

TDATA4
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Tables to modify type 1 to 16 kinematics to vector kinematics.

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TDATA4 0

TDATA5 0

TDATA6 1

TDATA7 TDATA8

TDATA8 TDATA10

TDATA9 0

TDATA11 TDATA2

TDATA12 TDATA3

TDATA13 0

TDATA14 1

TDATA15 0

TDATA16 0

TDATA17 TDATA9

TDATA18 TDATA11

TDATA19 0

TDATA21 0

TDATA22 TDATA6

TDATA23 TDATA1

TDATA24 0

TDATA25 0
TDATA26 1

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26.2.3 Adapting a type 3 kinematics to a type 50 kinematics.

The first column indicates the parameters of the vector kinematics and the second column
the value or parameter of the equivalent type 3 kinematics. Define the values of the second
column with the TDATA parameters of the first column (vector kinematics).

Type 50 Value or equivalent parameter for type 3 kinematics.

TYPE 50

TDATA1 TDATA2

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TDATA3
TDATA14

TDATA15
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KINEMATICS CALIBRATION.

TDATA4 1

TDATA5 0

TDATA6 0

TDATA7 TDATA8

TDATA8 TDATA10

TDATA9 0

TDATA11 0

TDATA12 0

TDATA13 TDATA4

TDATA14 0

TDATA15 1

TDATA16 0

TDATA17 TDATA9

TDATA18 TDATA11

TDATA19 0

TDATA21 TDATA5

TDATA22 TDATA3

TDATA23 TDATA1

TDATA24 0

TDATA25 0
TDATA26 1

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26.2.4 Adapting a type 4 kinematics to a type 50 kinematics.

The first column indicates the parameters of the vector kinematics and the second column
the value or parameter of the equivalent type 4 kinematics. Define the values of the second
column with the TDATA parameters of the first column (vector kinematics).

Type 50 Value or equivalent parameter for type 4 kinematics.

TYPE 50

TDATA1 TDATA13

TDATA2

TDATA3
TDATA14

TDATA4
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Tables to modify type 1 to 16 kinematics to vector kinematics.

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TDATA4 0

TDATA5 0

TDATA6 1

TDATA7 TDATA8

TDATA8 TDATA10

TDATA9 0

TDATA11 TDATA2

TDATA12 TDATA3

TDATA13 0

TDATA14 0

TDATA15 1

TDATA16 0

TDATA17 TDATA9

TDATA18 TDATA11

TDATA19 0

TDATA21 TDATA5

TDATA22 0

TDATA23 TDATA1

TDATA24 0

TDATA25 0
TDATA26 1

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26.2.5 Adapting a type 5 kinematics to a type 50 kinematics.

The first column indicates the parameters of the vector kinematics and the second column
the value or parameter of the equivalent type 5 kinematics. Define the values of the second
column with the TDATA parameters of the first column (vector kinematics).

Type 50 Value or equivalent parameter for type 5 kinematics.

TYPE 50

TDATA1 TDATA2

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TDATA3
TDATA14

TDATA15
Tables to modify type 1 to 16 kinematics to vector kinematics.
KINEMATICS CALIBRATION.

TDATA4 1

TDATA5 0

TDATA6 0

TDATA7 TDATA8

TDATA8 TDATA10

TDATA9 0, if TDATA12=0 or TDATA12=2

1, if TDATA12=1 or TDATA12=3.

TDATA11 TDATA5*COS(TDATA7)

TDATA12 TDATA3

TDATA13 TDATA5*SIN(TDATA7)

TDATA14 COS(TDATA7)

TDATA15 0

TDATA16 SIN(TDATA7)
TDATA17 TDATA9

TDATA18 TDATA11

TDATA19 0, if TDATA12=0 or TDATA12=1

1, if TDATA12=2 or TDATA12=3.

TDATA21 0

TDATA22 TDATA6

TDATA23 TDATA1

TDATA24 0
TDATA25 0

TDATA26 1

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26.2.6 Adapting a type 6 kinematics to a type 50 kinematics.

The first column indicates the parameters of the vector kinematics and the second column
the value or parameter of the equivalent type 6 kinematics. Define the values of the second
column with the TDATA parameters of the first column (vector kinematics).

TYPE 50 Value or equivalent parameter for type 6 kinematics.

TYPE 50

TDATA1 TDATA13

TDATA2

TDATA3
TDATA3

TDATA15
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TDATA4 0

TDATA5 1

TDATA6 0

TDATA7 TDATA8

TDATA8 TDATA10

TDATA9 0, if TDATA12=0 or TDATA12=2

1, if TDATA12=1 or TDATA12=3.

TDATA11 TDATA2

TDATA12 TDATA6*COS(TDATA7)

TDATA13 TDATA6*SIN(TDATA7)

TDATA14 0

TDATA15 COS(TDATA7)

TDATA16 SIN(TDATA7)
TDATA17 TDATA9

TDATA18 TDATA11

TDATA19 0, if TDATA12=0 or TDATA12=1

1, if TDATA12=2 or TDATA12=3.

TDATA21 TDATA5

TDATA22 0

TDATA23 TDATA1

TDATA24 0
TDATA25 0

TDATA26 1

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26.2.7 Adapting a type 7 kinematics to a type 50 kinematics.

The first column indicates the parameters of the vector kinematics and the second column
the value or parameter of the equivalent type 7 kinematics. Define the values of the second
column with the TDATA parameters of the first column (vector kinematics).

Type 50 Value or equivalent parameter for type 7 kinematics.

TYPE 50

TDATA1 TDATA13

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TDATA3
TDATA14

TDATA4
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KINEMATICS CALIBRATION.

TDATA4 0

TDATA5 0

TDATA6 1

TDATA7 TDATA8

TDATA8 TDATA10

TDATA9 0, if TDATA12=0 or TDATA12=2

1, if TDATA12=1 or TDATA12=3.

TDATA11 TDATA5*SIN(TDATA7)

TDATA12 TDATA3

TDATA13 TDATA5*COS(TDATA7)

TDATA14 SIN(TDATA7)

TDATA15 0

TDATA16 COS(TDATA7)
TDATA17 TDATA9

TDATA18 TDATA11

TDATA19 0, if TDATA12=0 or TDATA12=1

1, if TDATA12=2 or TDATA12=3.

TDATA21 0

TDATA22 TDATA6

TDATA23 TDATA1

TDATA24 0
TDATA25 0

TDATA26 1

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26.2.8 Adapting a type 8 kinematics to a type 50 kinematics.

The first column indicates the parameters of the vector kinematics and the second column
the value or parameter of the equivalent type 8 kinematics. Define the values of the second
column with the TDATA parameters of the first column (vector kinematics).

Type 50 Value or equivalent parameter for type 8 kinematics.

TYPE 50

TDATA1 TDATA13

TDATA2

TDATA3
TDATA14

TDATA4
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TDATA5 0

TDATA6 1

TDATA7 TDATA8

TDATA8 TDATA10

TDATA9 0, if TDATA12=0 or TDATA12=2

1, if TDATA12=1 or TDATA12=3.

TDATA11 TDATA2

TDATA12 TDATA6*SIN(TDATA7)

TDATA13 TDATA6*COS(TDATA7)

TDATA14 0

TDATA15 SIN(TDATA7)

TDATA16 COS(TDATA7)
TDATA17 TDATA9

TDATA18 TDATA11

TDATA19 0, if TDATA12=0 or TDATA12=1

1, if TDATA12=2 or TDATA12=3.

TDATA21 TDATA5

TDATA22 0

TDATA23 TDATA1

TDATA24 0
TDATA25 0

TDATA26 1

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26.2.9 Adapting a type 9 kinematics to a type 51 kinematics.

The first column indicates the parameters of the vector kinematics and the second column
the value or parameter of the equivalent type 9 kinematics. Define the values of the second
column with the TDATA parameters of the first column (vector kinematics).

Type 51 Value or equivalent parameter for type 9 kinematics.

TYPE 51

TDATA1 0

26. TDATA2

TDATA3
-TDATA3

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TDATA5 0

TDATA6 0

TDATA7 TDATA8

TDATA8 TDATA10

TDATA9 0

TDATA10 TDATA7

TDATA11 -TDATA2

TDATA12 0

TDATA13 TDATA5

TDATA14 0

TDATA15 1

TDATA16 0

TDATA17 TDATA9

TDATA18 TDATA11

TDATA19 0

TDATA20 TDATA7

TDATA31 TDATA16

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26.2.10 Adapting a type 10 kinematics to a type 51 kinematics.

The first column indicates the parameters of the vector kinematics and the second column
the value or parameter of the equivalent type 10 kinematics. Define the values of the second
column with the TDATA parameters of the first column (vector kinematics).

Type 51 Value or equivalent parameter for type 10 kinematics.

TYPE 51

TDATA1 0

TDATA2

TDATA3
-(TDATA5+TDATA3)

-TDATA4
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TDATA5 0

TDATA6 0

TDATA7 TDATA8

TDATA8 TDATA10

TDATA9 0

TDATA10 TDATA7

TDATA11 -TDATA2

TDATA12 TDATA5

TDATA13 0

TDATA14 0

TDATA15 0

TDATA16 1

TDATA17 TDATA9

TDATA18 TDATA11

TDATA19 0

TDATA20 TDATA7

TDATA31 TDATA16

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26.2.11 Adapting a type 11 kinematics to a type 51 kinematics.

The first column indicates the parameters of the vector kinematics and the second column
the value or parameter of the equivalent type 11 kinematics. Define the values of the second
column with the TDATA parameters of the first column (vector kinematics).

Type 51 Value or equivalent parameter for type 11 kinematics.

TYPE 51

TDATA1 -(TDATA2)

26. TDATA2

TDATA3
0

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TDATA5 1

TDATA6 0

TDATA7 TDATA8

TDATA8 TDATA10

TDATA9 0

TDATA10 TDATA7

TDATA11 0

TDATA12 -TDATA3

TDATA13 TDATA5

TDATA14 1

TDATA15 0

TDATA16 0

TDATA17 TDATA9

TDATA18 TDATA11

TDATA19 0

TDATA20 TDATA17

TDATA31 TDATA16

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26.2.12 Adapting a type 12 kinematics to a type 51 kinematics.

The first column indicates the parameters of the vector kinematics and the second column
the value or parameter of the equivalent type 12 kinematics. Define the values of the second
column with the TDATA parameters of the first column (vector kinematics).

Type 51 Value or equivalent parameter for type 12 kinematics.

TYPE 51

TDATA1 -(TDATA5+TDATA2)

TDATA2

TDATA3
0

-TDATA4
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TDATA5 1

TDATA6 0

TDATA7 TDATA8

TDATA8 TDATA10

TDATA9 0

TDATA10 TDATA7

TDATA11 TDATA5

TDATA12 -TDATA3

TDATA13 0

TDATA14 0

TDATA15 0

TDATA16 1

TDATA17 TDATA9

TDATA18 TDATA11

TDATA19 0

TDATA20 TDATA17

TDATA31 TDATA16

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26.2.13 Adapting a type 13 kinematics to a type 52 kinematics.

The first column indicates the parameters of the vector kinematics and the second column
the value or parameter of the equivalent type 13 kinematics. Define the values of the second
column with the TDATA parameters of the first column (vector kinematics).

Type 52 Value or equivalent parameter for type 13 kinematics.

TYPE 52

TDATA1 TDATA13

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TDATA3
TDATA14

TDATA15
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TDATA4 0

TDATA5 0

TDATA6 0

TDATA7 0

TDATA8 0

TDATA9 1

TDATA11 0

TDATA12 0

TDATA13 0

TDATA14 1

TDATA15 0

TDATA16 0

TDATA17 TDATA8

TDATA18 TDATA10

TDATA19 0

TDATA21 0

TDATA22 TDATA3

TDATA23 TDATA1

TDATA24 0

TDATA25 0
TDATA26 1

TDATA31 -TDATA4

TDATA32 0
TDATA33 -TDATA6

TDATA34 0

TDATA35 1

TDATA36 0

TDATA37 TDATA9

TDATA38 TDATA11
TDATA39 0
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TDATA41 0

TDATA42 0

TDATA43 0
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TDATA45 0

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Type 52 Value or equivalent parameter for type 13 kinematics.

TDATA48 0

TDATA49 1

TDATA50 To be determined.

TDATA51 To be determined.

TDATA52 To be determined.

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26.2.14 Adapting a type 14 kinematics to a type 52 kinematics.

The first column indicates the parameters of the vector kinematics and the second column
the value or parameter of the equivalent type 14 kinematics. Define the values of the second
column with the TDATA parameters of the first column (vector kinematics).

Type 52 Value or equivalent parameter for type 14 kinematics.

TYPE 52

TDATA1 TDATA13

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TDATA3
TDATA14

TDATA15
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TDATA4 0

TDATA5 0

TDATA6 0

TDATA7 0

TDATA8 0

TDATA9 1

TDATA11 0

TDATA12 0

TDATA13 0

TDATA14 1

TDATA15 0

TDATA16 0

TDATA17 TDATA8

TDATA18 TDATA10

TDATA19 0

TDATA21 0

TDATA22 TDATA3

TDATA23 TDATA1

TDATA24 0

TDATA25 0
TDATA26 1

TDATA31 -TDATA4

TDATA32 -TDATA5
TDATA33 0

TDATA34 0

TDATA35 0

TDATA36 1

TDATA37 TDATA9

TDATA38 TDATA11
TDATA39 0
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TDATA41 0

TDATA42 0

TDATA43 0
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TDATA45 0

TDATA46 0

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Type 52 Value or equivalent parameter for type 14 kinematics.

TDATA48 0

TDATA49 1

TDATA50 To be determined.

TDATA51 To be determined.

TDATA52 To be determined.

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26.2.15 Adapting a type 15 kinematics to a type 52 kinematics.

The first column indicates the parameters of the vector kinematics and the second column
the value or parameter of the equivalent type 15 kinematics. Define the values of the second
column with the TDATA parameters of the first column (vector kinematics).

Type 52 Value or equivalent parameter for type 15 kinematics.

TYPE 52

TDATA1 TDATA13

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TDATA3
TDATA14

TDATA15
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TDATA4 0

TDATA5 0

TDATA6 0

TDATA7 0

TDATA8 0

TDATA9 1

TDATA11 0

TDATA12 0

TDATA13 0

TDATA14 0

TDATA15 1

TDATA16 0

TDATA17 TDATA8

TDATA18 TDATA10

TDATA19 0

TDATA21 TDATA2

TDATA22 0

TDATA23 TDATA1

TDATA24 0

TDATA25 0
TDATA26 1

TDATA31 0

TDATA32 -TDATA5
TDATA33 -TDATA6

TDATA34 1

TDATA35 0

TDATA36 0

TDATA37 TDATA9

TDATA38 TDATA11
TDATA39 0
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TDATA41 0

TDATA42 0

TDATA43 0
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TDATA45 0

TDATA46 0

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Type 52 Value or equivalent parameter for type 15 kinematics.

TDATA48 0

TDATA49 1

TDATA50 To be determined.

TDATA51 To be determined.

TDATA52 To be determined.

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26.2.16 Adapting a type 16 kinematics to a type 52 kinematics.

The first column indicates the parameters of the vector kinematics and the second column
the value or parameter of the equivalent type 16 kinematics. Define the values of the second
column with the TDATA parameters of the first column (vector kinematics).

Type 52 Value or equivalent parameter for type 16 kinematics.

TYPE 52

TDATA1 TDATA13

26. TDATA2

TDATA3
TDATA14

TDATA15
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TDATA4 0

TDATA5 0

TDATA6 0

TDATA7 0

TDATA8 0

TDATA9 1

TDATA11 0

TDATA12 0

TDATA13 0

TDATA14 0

TDATA15 1

TDATA16 0

TDATA17 TDATA8

TDATA18 TDATA10

TDATA19 0

TDATA21 TDATA2

TDATA22 0

TDATA23 TDATA1

TDATA24 0

TDATA25 0
TDATA26 1

TDATA31 -TDATA4

TDATA32 -TDATA5
TDATA33 0

TDATA34 0

TDATA35 0

TDATA36 1

TDATA37 TDATA9

TDATA38 TDATA11
TDATA39 0
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TDATA41 0

TDATA42 0

TDATA43 0
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TDATA45 0

TDATA46 0

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Type 52 Value or equivalent parameter for type 16 kinematics.

TDATA48 0

TDATA49 1

TDATA50 To be determined.

TDATA51 To be determined.

TDATA52 To be determined.

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