adtech ADT-CNC4640 Maintenance Manual

ADT-CNC4640

CNC46XX Series CNC System

Maintenance Manual

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Adtech CNC Technology Co., Ltd. Contents

Contents

1. Foreword............................................................................................................................- 3 -

2. System technical characteristics ...................................................................................... - 3 -

2.1 System structure .................................................................................................................................- 3 -

2.2 System technical parameters ..............................................................................................................- 3 -

2.3 System function..................................................................................................................................- 5 -

2.3.1 Self-diagnosis....................................................................................................................................................- 5 -

2.3.2 Compensation ................................................................................................................................................... - 5 -

2.3.3 Abundant instruction system ............................................................................................................................. - 5 -

2.3.4 Full Chinese menu operation & full screen edit................................................................................................ - 5 -

2.3.5 Abundant error-correction functions .................................................................................................................- 5 -

2.3.6 Program exchange between CNC system and PC ............................................................................................. - 5 -

2.4 System operating condition................................................................................................................- 5 -

3. Operating panel.................................................................................................................- 6 -

3.1 LCD/keypad .......................................................................................................................................- 6 -

3.2 LCD brightness adjustment................................................................................................................- 7 -

3.3 System menus.....................................................................................................................................- 8 -

3.4 Operating keys..................................................................................................................................- 11 -

4. Manual operation............................................................................................................ - 12 -

4.1 Returning to reference point manually.............................................................................................- 12 -

4.2 Continuous feeding manually...........................................................................................................- 13 -

4.3 Single step feeding ...........................................................................................................................- 13 -

4.4 Handwheel feeding...........................................................................................................................- 13 -

4.5 Manual auxiliary function operation ................................................................................................- 14 -

4.6 Tool setting .......................................................................................................................................- 15 -

4.6.1 Centered (M series)......................................................................................................................................... - 15 -

4.6.2 Tool regulator (M series)................................................................................................................................. - 16 -

4.6.3 Tool setting by test cutting (L series).............................................................................................................. - 17 -

4.7 Data settings .....................................................................................................................................- 17 -

4.7.1 Tool compensation data setting ....................................................................................................................... - 17 -

4.7.2 System parameter setting................................................................................................................................ - 17 -

5. Automatic operation ....................................................................................................... - 18 -

5.1 Memory operation ............................................................................................................................- 18 -

5.2 MDI operation ..................................................................................................................................- 18 -

5.3 USB disk DNC .................................................................................................................................- 18 -

5.4 Speed rate adjustment.......................................................................................................................- 18 -

5.5 Run idle ............................................................................................................................................- 19 -

5.6 SBK function....................................................................................................................................- 19 -

5.7 BDT function....................................................................................................................................- 19 -

5.8 Stopping automatic operating...........................................................................................................- 19 -

6. Safe operation.................................................................................................................. - 20 -

6.1 Emergency stop................................................................................................................................- 20 -

6.2 Hard limit over travel .......................................................................................................................- 20 -

6.3 Soft limit over travel ........................................................................................................................- 20 -

7. Alarm and self- diagnosis function................................................................................ - 21 -

7.1 NC program execution alarm ...........................................................................................................- 21 -

7.2 System environment alarm...............................................................................................................- 22 -

7.3 Alarm processing..............................................................................................................................- 23 -

7.4 Self-diagnosis function.....................................................................................................................- 24 -

8. Program saving & editing...............................................................................................- 25 -

8.1 Saving the program in the memory ..................................................................................................- 25 -

8.1.1 Keypad input (new program).......................................................................................................................... - 25 -

8.1.2 PC serial port input ......................................................................................................................................... - 25 -

8.1.3 Copying processing files from USB disk........................................................................................................ - 25 -

8.2 Reading programs into work area ....................................................................................................- 25 -

8.2.1 Reading programs from controller into work area ..........................................................................................- 25 -

8.2.2 Reading programs from USB disk into work area ..........................................................................................- 25 -

8.3 Editing & modifying programs ........................................................................................................- 25 -

8.4 Deleting files ....................................................................................................................................- 26 -

8.4.1 Deleting files in memory................................................................................................................................. - 26 -

9. Main interfaces of the system......................................................................................... - 27 -

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ADT-CNC46XX 系列维护手册

9.1 Position interface ............................................................................................................................. - 27 -

9.2 Edit interface.................................................................................................................................... - 29 -

9.3 MDI interface .................................................................................................................................. - 30 -

9.4 File management.............................................................................................................................. - 31 -

9.5 Graphic simulation........................................................................................................................... - 31 -

9.6 Parameter interface .......................................................................................................................... - 32 -

9.7 Compensation interface ................................................................................................................... - 35 -

9.8 M series workpiece coordinate system setting interface.................................................................. - 36 -

9.9 Controller diagnosis interface (diagnosis) ....................................................................................... - 39 -

9.10 Macro variable view interface (macro variable)............................................................................ - 39 -

9.11 Current mode instruction info........................................................................................................ - 40 -

10. System maintenance........................................................................................................ - 41 -

10.1 Restart............................................................................................................................................ - 41 -

10.2 System upgrade.............................................................................................................................. - 41 -

10.3 Reset .............................................................................................................................................. - 41 -

10.4 Parameter backup and restore........................................................................................................ - 41 -

10.5 Entering BIOS ............................................................................................................................... - 41 -

11. System parameters.......................................................................................................... - 42 -

11.1 Parameter index list ....................................................................................................................... - 42 -

11.2 Comprehensive parameters (P1.) ................................................................................................... - 52 -

11.3 Axis parameter configuration (P2.)................................................................................................ - 62 -

11.4 Management parameters (P3.) ....................................................................................................... - 69 -

11.5 Tool magazine parameters (P4.)..................................................................................................... - 72 -

11.6 Principal axis parameters (P5.) ...................................................................................................... - 73 -

11.7 Port configuration (P6.) ................................................................................................................. - 74 -

12. Hardware interface definition and connection instructions ....................................... - 76 -

12.1 Installation layout .......................................................................................................................... - 76 -

12.1.1 External interface diagram ............................................................................................................................ - 76 -

12.1.2 Mounting dimensions....................................................................................................................................- 77 -

12.1.3 Installation precautions .................................................................................................................................- 78 -

12.2 Interface definition......................................................................................................................... - 80 -

12.2.1 Motor drive control interface (XS1..XS4).....................................................................................................- 80 -

12.2.2 Digital input interface (XS5) ......................................................................................................................... - 83 -

12.2.3 Digital output interface (XS6).......................................................................................................................- 86 -

12.2.4 Handheld box interface (XS7).......................................................................................................................- 89 -

12.2.5 Analog output interface (XS8) ......................................................................................................................- 90 -

12.2.6 Principal axis encoder interface (XS12) ........................................................................................................- 91 -

12.2.7 RS232 transmission interface (XS9) .............................................................................................................- 93 -

12.2.8 USB memory connection interface (XS10)...................................................................................................- 93 -

12.2.9 PC USB communication interface (XS11) ....................................................................................................- 93 -

12.3 Electrical connection diagram ....................................................................................................... - 94 -

12.3.1 Symbol schematic diagram ...........................................................................................................................- 94 -

12.3.2 Power connection diagram............................................................................................................................- 95 -

12.3.3 Servo drive connection diagram....................................................................................................................- 96 -

12.3.4 Step connection diagram...............................................................................................................................- 97 -

12.3.5 IO electrical connection diagram...................................................................................................................- 98 -

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Adtech CNC Technology Co., Ltd. 1. Program saving & editing

1. Foreword

CNC4640/4620 numerical control system is economic embedded system developed by Adtech (Shenzhen)
CNC Technology Co., Ltd. for milling machines and machining centers, where CNC4640 is four axes motion
controller and CNC4620 is two axes motion controller.

Instructions and reading convention of the Manual
Before using this CNC system, please read this Manual carefully to operate properly.
Terminology note and reading convention in this Manual:
CNC4640 and CNC4620 are control systems with different axes and same hardware functions. The programs
developed on this platform contain M series software for milling machines and L series software for lathes.
Different software has different functions and masks.
M series are system for milling machine motion. The ‘M’ or “M series” mark indicates specific interface or
function for milling machine software system.
L series are system for lathe motion. The ‘L’ or “L series” mark indicates specific interface or function for lathe
software system.
“CNC system”, “NC controller” and “CNC46XX” mentioned in this Manual all refer to CNC4640/4620;
The articles marked with “Caution” prompt users to pay special attention for operation or setting, or else this
operation may fail or certain action can’t be performed.

2. System technical characteristics

2.1 System structure

Ü CPU: ARM industrial mainboard;
Ü Communication: USB interface;
Ü Capacity: 64MB RAM, 60M Flash ROM;
Ü Feedback: AB phase pulse feedback;
Ü Control: FPGA motion controller;
Ü Hand pulse: Incremental hand encoder;
Ü Display: 800×480 pixels 7” LCD;
Ü I/O full optical coupling isolation;
Ü Touch/film type operation panel;
Ü Highly anti-interference switching power supply;
Ü RS232 interface

2.2 System technical parameters

Function Name Specification

4 axes (CNC4640 series)
2 axes (CNC4620 series)

4 axes linear interpolation (CNC4640
series)
2 axes linear interpolation (CNC4620
series)
2 axes arc interpolation

Control axis

Input instruction

Control axes

Simultaneous control axes

Minimum setting unit 0.001mm

Minimum moving unit 0.001mm

Maximum instruction value ±9999.999mm

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Function Name Specification

X axis, Y axis, Z axis, A axis: 9999
mm/min (maximum)

Ye s

Feeding

Fast feeding speed

Feeding speed range

Automatic acceleration/deceleration Yes

Feeding speed rate 10~150%

Continuously manual feeding,

Per minute 1~9999mm/min

Per rotation 1~500rpm

Manual

Interpolation

Operating mode MDI, auto, manual, single step, edit Yes

Testing function Test run, single program section, Handwheel Yes

Coordinate system and
pause

Safe functions

Program storage Program storage capacity, storage quantity

Program edit

Returning to reference point manually

Single step/handwheel function Yes

Positioning, linear interpolation, arc
interpolation

Pause (sec/ms) G04 X/P_

Coordinate system setting

Automatic coordinate system setting Yes

Soft & hard limit check Yes

Emergency stop Yes

Program edit

Program No., sequence No., address,
character retrieval

Decimal point programming

All control axes return to reference point
simultaneously
(allow setting order of priority)

G00, G01, G02/G03

G92 (M series)
G50 (L series)

Capacity: 60MB
100 work areas
No limit on processing file quantity

Insert, modify, delete, cancel

Ye s

Ye s

Display

M, S, T function

Compensation function

Other functions

800×480 pixels 7” LCD

Position screen, program edit
Tool compensation setting, alarm display
Handwheel test, diagnosis screen
Parameter setting, graphic simulation

Auxiliary function

Principal axis function

Tool function T code

Tool compensation memory

Reverse clearance compensation

Measurement centered
Automatic tool regulator

Specify arc radius R/center position Yes

Electronic gear ratio Yes

Ye s

M code

S0-S15 (gear position control)
S15-S99999 (analog)

30 tools length, radius compensation

Ye s

Ye s

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2.3 System function

2.3.1 Self-diagnosis

Diagnose CPU, memory, LCD, I/O interface, parameter state, coordinates and processing program
comprehensively every time the system is started or reset; diagnose power supply, principal axis, limit and I/O
ports in real-time during operating.

2.3.2 Compensation

Automatic reverse clearance compensation

Automatic tool length compensation

Automatic tool radius compensation

Automatic tool radius biasing and automatic tool tip transition

2.3.3 Abundant instruction system

Scaling instruction

Mirror processing instruction

Tool biasing instructions

Program cycle, program skip, program shift, program transfer, different end processing modes, macro
definition and program management instructions

Fixed-point instructions: starting point, setting point, etc.

Linear, arc and spiral interpolation instructions

Six workpiece coordinate systems, nine extension coordinate systems and one reference point

2.3.4 Full Chinese menu operation & full screen edit

4640/4620 CNC system uses cascading menu structure and full Chinese operation to ensure simple
operation and visibility.

2.3.5 Abundant error-correction functions

Point out the nature and correct the errors in operation.

2.3.6 Program exchange between CNC system and PC

Perform CAD/CAM/CAPP auxiliary programming with abundant software in PC, and then transmit CNC
program to the system through communication interface (USB disk, RS232 interface), or transmit the
programs from the system to PC.

2.4 System operating condition

Operating voltage 24V DC (with filter)
Operating temperature 0℃— 45℃
Optimum operating temperature 5℃— 40℃
Operating humidity 10%——90% (no condensing)
Optimum operating humidity 20%——85%
Storage temperature 0℃—50℃
Storage humidity 10%——90%

Operating environment

No excessive dust, acid, alkali, corrosive and explosive gases, no strong
electromagnetic interference

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3. Operating panel

3.1 LCD/keypad

Keypad

Fig. 3.1 CNC4640 Operating Panel Diagram

Note:
Press the submenu buttons to perform the operations of submenus.
Manual axis moving and edit & input are composite. It has different definitions according to the modes.
System working mode switch section is used to switch working modes, which can improve the security

and system performance. Handwheel and single step mode are switched with Repeat button.

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Adtech CNC Technology Co., Ltd. 3. Operating panel

LCD unit

Fig. 3.2 CNC4640 LCD Screen Diagram

Note:

Screen info shows the information of current window

Working mode info shows currently selected working mode

System main screen shows current main screen.

The submenu options are used to switch submenus with left triangle, F1~F6 and right triangle. The right
arrow is used to turn pages, and the left arrow is used to close the submenus in next level and previous menu.

3.2 LCD brightness adjustment

CNC46XX doesn’t support brightness adjustment.

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3.3 System menus

CNC46XX system uses cascading menu structure. You can press the following keys to operate the menus.

Press a key to show the corresponding content in the bottom of the LCD.
Key in the left: Return to previous menu
Key in the right: Turn pages to show other menus of same level
The main menus of the system include [Monitor], [Edit], [Parameter], [Coordinate] and [Diagnosis]. Each

main menu contains several submenus, which are shown below:

[Monitor]

[Position]

[Absolute Position]

[Relative Position]

[Comprehensive

[Track]

[Preview]

[Select Plane]

[MDI]

[Edit]

[Program Edit]

[File]

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[Parameter]

[Comprehensive

[Axis Configuration]

[Management]

[Tool Magazine]

[Principal Axis]

[Port]

M Series [Coordinates]

L Series [Coordinates]

[Coordinate Setting]

[Compensation]

[Coordinate Parameter]

[Centered Measurement]

[Tool Regulator]

[Measurement]

[Compensation]

[Tool Setting for Test

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[Diagnosis]

[Alarm Info]

[Input Diagnosis]

[Output Diagnosis]

[DA Diagnosis]

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3.4 Operating keys

The keys of CNC46XX system are defined below:

Key Purpose

[RESET] Cancel alarm, reset CNC

Address/number keys Enter letters, numbers, etc.
[EOB], [CAN] Confirm or cancel operation
[EOB], [CAN], [DEL] Program edit (insert, delete, modify)
Mode switch key Select operating mode
Cursor moving key Four keys are available: Up/Down: adjust ration, move

cursor between subsections; Left/Right: move cursor to

left/right
Page key Up/Down: Turn pages
Menu keys Select the menus
Principal axis positive rotation Press it to rotate the principal axis positively, and press it

again to stop rotating
Principal axis reverse rotation Press it to rotate the principal axis reversely, and press it

again to stop rotating
Coolant Coolant on/off
Lubricant Lubricant on/off
[BDT] Block delete on/off
[SBK] Single block function on/off
[PAUSE] Pause automatic running
[START] Start automatic running

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Adtech CNC Technology Co., Ltd. 4. Manual operation

4. Manual operation

4.1 Returning to reference point manually

CNC machine tool has specific mechanical position, which is called as reference point and for tool
exchange and coordinates setting. Generally, when the power supply is connected, the tool should be moved to
the reference point. This operation is also called as home operation, which will make the CNC system confirm
the origin of machine tool.

The home operation includes program and mechanical mode:

For program home, the action completes when the coordinates of machine tool are 0, and won’t check
whether origin switch is in position;

For mechanical home, the external home sensor switch is used to locate the origin of the machine tool;
two checking modes are available:

With the external sensor switch, the home operation completes when the sensing is successfully
repeatedly.

The external sensor switch is used as deceleration switch, the servo home is enabled as home signal after
sensing and then the sensing stops.

You can set the “Home mode” in [Parameter][Comprehensive Parameter], in which 0 (default) indicates
program and 1 indicates mechanical. You can also press [SBK] key in home mode to switch among
“Mechanical – Program – Mechanical…” quickly. This method doesn’t conflict with parameter setting. You
can select accordingly. To use servo home as the home signal, you need to set “Axis phase Z home enable” to
“1” in [Parameter][Axis Configuration] in mechanical home mode, and the setting will take effect in next
home checking.

Several methods are available for tool returning to reference point and the steps follow:

 Each axis returns to reference point separately

Ü Press the mode switch key [Home] to select home operation;

Ü Press the composite key [X-], [Y-], [Z-], [A-] in the numbers section to return the corresponding axis to reference point.

 The axes return to reference point simultaneously

Ü Press the mode switch key [Home] to select home operation;

Ü Press the [Start] key to return Z axis to reference point, and other axes return to reference point simultaneously. The

automatic home sequence can be configured in the parameters.

 Reset machine tool position

Ü Press the mode switch key [Home] to select home operation;

Ü In [Absolute Position] and [Coordinate System] screen, press [X], [Y], [Z], [A] respectively to show the value of

corresponding axis position, and then press the [Cancel] key to reset the machine tool position of current axis, i.e.

current point is used as machine tool origin. After this operation, the system considers it as a home action. Therefore,

when the program is running, the alarm of not home won’t occur. If you press by mistake, it will switch the screen and

cancel selection automatically.

 Reset relative position manually

Ü Press the mode switch key [Manual] to select manual operation;

Ü In [Relative Position] and [Coordinate System] screen, press [X], [Y], [Z], [A] respectively to show the value of

corresponding axis, and then press the [Cancel] key to reset the relative position of current axis.

H Note

The tool also can return to reference point according to program instruction, i.e. returning to reference point automatically.

O Caution:

Generally, the system will perform home operation after connecting the power supply. If the power fails while the machine

tool is moving, the system also will return to reference point when the power supply is connected again. Return to Z axis to

prevent tool and workpiece from colliding, and damaging tool, workpiece and clamp.

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4.2 Continuous feeding manually

Press the keys on the operation panel or handwheel to move the tool along every axis.
The operation follows:

 Press the mode switch key [Manual] to select manual operation;
 Press composite keys [X+], [X-]; [Y+], [Y-]; [Z+], [Z-]; [A+], [A-] in numbers area to move the tool

along selected axis. The keypad follows:

In manual mode, 5# key can be used to switch the manual speed and rapid traverse speed. The rapid
traverse speed of every axis depends on comprehensive parameter 009-012 (rapid traverse speed setting). After
switching to rapid traverse speed, the manual speed of the position interface will be highlighted, while the
actual speed of the position interface is sampled from the moving speed of current axis. This value can truly
reflect the moving speed of current axis (unit: mm/min);

H Note

Only single axis motion is available in manual mode.

4.3 Single step feeding

Single step mode is similar to manual mode, the operations are same, but only moves a specified pulse
increment every time press the key.

The specific operation follows:

 Press the mode switch key [Handwheel/Single step] (this key is composite, and you can press it
repeatedly to switch the modes) to select the single step operation;

 Press composite keys [X+], [X-]; [Y+], [Y-]; [Z+], [Z-]; [A+], [A-] in numbers area to move the tool
for a fixed distance along the selected axis. This distance is controlled by four rates (1.000, 0.100, 0.010, 0.001)
(unit: mm). To select pulse increment, press Up (+) and Down (-) key in the [Position] interface.

4.4 Handwheel feeding

In handwheel mode, rotate the handwheel to make the machine perform single step or continuous motion.
Determine the feed by testing the handwheel signal of the handheld box. In handwheel mode, the feeding axis
and feeding unit are determined by the axis selection signal of the handheld box.

The handwheel feeding step follows:

 Press the mode switch key [Handwheel/Single step] to select handwheel operation;

 Rotate the dip switch on the handwheel to select handhweel axis (X, Y, Z, A);

 Rotate the increment dip switch on the handwheel to select the moving amount (0.1, 0.01, 0.001);

 Rotate the handwheel to move the machine tool. The tool moves certain distance every time you rotate

the handwheel for a scale. (For example, if you select X axis in step  and select 0.01 in step , the tool
moves 0.01mm every scale). Rotate the handle continuously to move the machine tool on this axis
continuously.

H Note

The handwheel feeding mode controls only one coordinate axis every time; the faster the handwheel rotates, the faster the

machine tool moves.

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4.5 Manual auxiliary function operation

Coolant on/off

In handwheel/single step/manual mode, press this key to switch on/off the coolant.

Key indicator: No matter in what mode, the key indicator is on if only the coolant is on, or else the

indicator is off.

Lubricant on/off

In handwheel/single step/manual mode, press this key to switch on/off the lubricant.

Key indicator: No matter in what mode, the key indicator is on if only the lubricant is on, or else the

indicator is off.

Principal axis positive rotation/stop

In handwheel/single step/manual mode, press this key to rotate the principal axis positively and

press it again to stop the axis.

Key indicator: No matter in what mode, the key indicator is on if only the principal axis is positive

rotating, or else the indicator is off.

Principal axis reverse rotation/stop

In handwheel/single step/manual mode, press this key to rotate the principal axis reversely and

press it again to stop the axis.

Key indicator: No matter in what mode, the key indicator is on if only the principal axis is reverse

rotating, or else the indicator is off.

General instructions for manual operation keys

Cooling, lubricant, principal axis positive/reverse rotation are available in handwheel, single step and

manual mode;

When the principal axis is rotating, press the reverse rotation key, the principal axis will stop first, and

rotate in reverse direction after pressing it again.

When auxiliary output is on, if the system is switched to other modes, the output is unchanged; you need
to press “Reset” key to switch it off, execute the corresponding M code in automatic mode or execute the
corresponding M code in MDI interface to turn off the output;

When the principal axis is positive/reverse rotating and execute M04/M03 directly, the system first stops
positive/reverse rotating and then execute M04/M03 instruction;

Positive/reverse rotating of principal is stopped while emergency stop, and other outputs can be set
according to system parameters.

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4.6 Tool setting

Tool setting is the main operation and important skill during CNC processing. Under certain conditions,
tool setting precision can determine the processing precision of parts, and the tool setting efficiency also
affects the CNC processing efficiency directly. CNC46XX has M series tool setting mode and L series tool
setting mode, while M series has two tool setting methods, i.e. centered and tool regulator, and L series uses
test cutting.

4.6.1 Centered (M series)

The centered function is that the system calculates the center position of the workpiece automatically
while tool setting to realize segment centered, rectangle centered and circle center location.

H Note

In the tool setting operation below, if the auxiliary parameters of the coordinate system doesn’t need setting, the first three

steps can be omitted. Please refer to chapter 9.5 for auxiliary parameters of the coordinate system.

 Single axis centered

Ü Select the edit mode;

Ü Press [Coordinates], [Coordinates Parameter] to enter the auxiliary parameters setting interface of the coordinate

system;

Ü Move the cursor to desired position, enter new parameters and press [EOB];

Ü Select handwheel or manual mode;

Ü Press [Coordinates] to enter coordinate system setting interface;

Ü Press the left/right arrow to move the cursor to select coordinate system;

Ü Press [Centered Measurement] to enter centered interface;

Ü Move the tool to make its side blade touch side A surface of the workpiece, and press [EOB] to record boundary point

1;

Ü Move the tool to make its side blade touch side B surface of the workpiece, and press [EOB] to record boundary point

2;

Ü Press [EOB] to calculate the coordinates of center point;

Ü If there is no question, press [EOB] again to return the result to specified coordinate system.

 Square centered

Ü Select the edit mode;

Ü Press [Coordinates], [Coordinates Parameter] to enter the auxiliary parameters setting interface of the coordinate

system;

Ü Move the cursor to desired position, enter new parameters and press [EOB];

Ü Select handwheel or manual mode;

Ü Press [Coordinates] to enter coordinate system setting interface;

Ü Press the left/right arrow to move the cursor to select coordinate system;

Ü Press [Centered Measurement] to enter centered interface;

Ü Move the tool to make its side blade touch side A surface of the workpiece, and press [EOB] to record boundary point

1;

Ü Move the tool to make its side blade touch side B surface of the workpiece, and press [EOB] to record boundary point

2;

Ü Record boundary point 3.4 in the same method;

Ü Press [EOB] after recording all boundary points to calculate the coordinates of center point;

Ü If there is no question, press [EOB] again to return the result to specified coordinate system.

 Plane circle (XY plane) centered

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Adtech CNC Technology Co., Ltd. 4. Manual operation

Circle centered has two modes, which are three points and two points with specified radius; If the user
only types two coordinates in the option of workpiece boundary point and specifies one value for R, the system
will determine the circle center with two points and radius automatically; if the user types coordinates of three
points in the option of workpiece boundary point, the system will determine the circle center with three points
and shield R.

The centered step of three points arc follows:

Ü Select the edit mode;

Ü Press [Coordinates], [Coordinates Parameter] to enter the auxiliary parameters setting interface of the coordinate

system;

Ü Move the cursor to desired position, enter new parameters and press [EOB];

Ü Select handwheel or manual mode;

Ü Press [Coordinates] to enter coordinate system setting interface;

Ü Press the left/right arrow to move the cursor to select coordinate system;

Ü Press [Centered Measurement] to enter centered interface;

Ü Move the tool to make its side blade touch the surface of round workpiece, and press [EOB] to record boundary point

1;

Ü Move the tool to make its side blade touch another point in the surface of the workpiece, and press [EOB] to record

boundary point 2;

Ü Move the tool to make its side blade touch another point in the surface of the workpiece, and press [EOB] to record

boundary point 3;

Ü Press [EOB] after recording all boundary points to calculate the coordinates of circle center and display in the result

section;

Ü If there is no question, press [EOB] again to return the result to specified coordinate system.

Arc centered validation

In the main menu, press [Monitor], [MDI] to enter the MDI interface, select edit mode, enter program
block G55G0X0Y0 (if coordinate system G55 is selected while tool setting), press [Start], [EOB], and the tool
moves to workpiece center automatically, indicating that three points arc centered properly.

The validation steps for other tool setting methods are same.

4.6.2 Tool regulator (M series)

Tool regulator principle:

The tool regulator uses external sensor switch to set the reference point for axis Z, which is similar to
home. After changing tool during processing or changing tool manually, transfer this function to automatically
check the Z value of current workpiece’s home.

Tool regulator usage

Before using the tool regulator, you need to set the parameters. In [Coordinate] menu, press [Coordinate
Parameter] to show tool setting parameters. After that, press [Tool Regulator] in the setting interface to execute
the tool regulator program according to specified parameters.

The action sequence of tool regulator follows

Ü Return Z axis to mechanical home first, and then locate principal axis to X, Y coordinates of the tool regulator;

Ü Tool regulator blows to start;

Ü Z axis moves down, and retracts when touches tool regulator sensor switch, moves down at lower speed when the

sensor switch leaves, records the machine tool coordinates of current Z axis when touches the switch and assigns to the

Z coordinates of current selected coordinate system;

Ü Tool regulator blows to turn off;

Ü Z axis returns to home position.

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4.6.3 Tool setting by test cutting (L series)

The machine tool uses test cutting for tool setting, which moves the tool to cut the processing file,

measures the value after cutting and enters into the system to complete the tool setting for center point.

For tool setting by test cutting, enter the test cutting interface first.

Ü Press [Coordinate], [Tool Setting] to enter tool setting interface;
Ü Move cursor to desired tool number, and select diameter or length for the type of current test cutting;
Ü Select handwheel, single step or manual mode;
Ü Press the principal axis on, and then press [X+] [X-] [Z+] [Z-] to move the axis and test cutting the workpiece;
Ü After test cutting, turn off the principal axis but do not move the axis;
Ü Select edit mode, measure corresponding data and display data, press the number keys to enter directly, press [EOB] to

calculate and save automatically, or press [Cancel] to exit;

O Caution

1. For tool setting by test cutting, automatically calculate the entered measurement value plus

current machine tool coordinates and then enter. Therefore, the current position of machine tool
must be true.

2. When measuring the diameter of workpiece, test cutting a layer of the workpiece surface. After

cutting, the axis can only retract in opposite direction. Do not move X axis, or else the
measured diameter will be invalid.

3. Measure the length of the workpiece, touch the workpiece end with the tool, make it can be cut;

enter length value 0, indicating that current point is the workpiece home of Z axis.

4.7 Data settings

4.7.1 Tool compensation data setting

The tool compensation parameters can be set as follow:

Ü Select the edit mode;
Ü In the main menu, press [Coordinate], and then press submenu [Compensation] to enter tool compensation parameter

setting interface;

Ü Move cursor to select the parameter, enter the value and then press [EOB] to modify the parameter where the cursor

locates.

4.7.2 System parameter setting

The system parameters can be modified as follow:

Ü Select the edit mode;
Ü In the main menu, press [Parameter] to enter parameter setting interface;
Ü Then, press the submenu key to select the parameter type (comprehensive, management …);
Ü Move cursor to select the parameter, enter the value and then press [EOB] to modify the parameter where the cursor

locates.

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5. Automatic operation

The machine tool moving according to prepared program is called as automatic operation. The automatic
operation modes of CNC46XX system follow:

Memory operation, MDI operation, USB disk DNC operation.

5.1 Memory operation

The machine tool can operate according to the program in CNC46XX memory, which is called as
memory operation.

The program is prestored in the memory. Select and load a program with the operation panel and press the
“Start” key to start the automatic operation. Then, press “Pause” key to pause, press “Start” key again to
resume the operation, and press “Reset” during operation to stop the program immediately.

The step of memory operation follows:

 Save the program in the memory (see 8.1 for details);

 Select [Edit], [File] in the menu or press [File] on the panel to enter file operation interface;

 Press the direction keys to move the cursor, press [EOB] to select a program and load the file into the

work area;

 Press mode selection key [Auto] to switch to automatic mode;

 Press the [Start] key to run the program, and the indicator is on.

5.2 MDI operation

In [Monitor] interface, switch to [MDI], enter the program with keypad and make the machine tool
operate according to the program. The program block isn’t saved in system memory, and can’t be preserved
upon power failure. This is called as MDI operation and the step follows:

 Press mode selection key [Edit];

 Select [Monitor], [MDI] in the menu to enter MDI interface;

 Enter program block instruction manually;

 Press [Start], [EOB] to start executing the program block.

5.3 USB disk DNC

The program read from external USB disk can operate the machine tool without saving in CNC memory.
This operation is called as USB disk DNC operation.

The step of USB disk DNC operation follows:

 Insert the USB disk;

 Select [Monitor], [File] in the menu to enter file operation interface;

 Select USB disk and press [EOB] to enter;

 Move cursor to select a file in the disk;

 Press [EOB] to load the file into work area (system buffer);

 Press mode selection key [Auto];

 Press the [Start] key to run the program, and the indicator is on.

O Caution

The system won’t record the USD disk path. If power failure occurs during DNC processing, the program info will be lost

when the power supply is connected again.

5.4 Speed rate adjustment

Feeding rate

In automatic mode, press Up/Down key in [Position] interface to adjust the feeding rate; Press the key
once to increase or decrease by 10% (10%-150%).

Manual rate

In manual mode, press Up/Down key in [Position] interface to adjust the manual rate; Press the key to
increase or decrease by 10% (10%-150%). If you press the FF key and Up/Down key, you can adjust the fast
forward rate by 10% (10%-150%).

Principal axis rotation

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In automatic or manual mode, press the Left/Right key to adjust the principal axis rotation by 100r/min.
The maximum rotation is set by the principal axis parameters in the system and the minimum rotation is
16r/min. If you press and hold the key for three seconds, the value will be increased or decreased quickly.

5.5 Run idle

(Reserved)

5.6 SBK function

In automatic mode, press [SBK] to start the SBK function. Current program block stops after executing;
press [Start] again and next block stops after executing. The SBK mode allows checking the program block by
block.

O Caution:

 In G28-G30, single block also can be stopped at the center point;

 The stop points of single block in fixed circle are , , ⑥ in the figure below; when the single blocks of ,  stops,

the feeding pauses and the pause indicator is on.

5.7 BDT function

In automatic mode, press [BDT] to start the BDT function, which will make the block instructions in the
line after ‘/’ in the program invalid.

5.8 Stopping automatic operating

Two methods are available to stop automatic operating, i.e. enter stop command where the program will
stop (M00, M01) and press the key on the operation panel to stop the machine tool.

Program stops

After executing the block with M00 or M01, the automatic operating stops, which is same to single block
stop, and all mode information is saved. Start with CNC and the automatic operation can be started again.

After processing a part, the automatic operation stops.

Program ends

After executing the block with M30, the automatic operating stops, changes into reset state, and returns to
program start.

Feeding pause

During automatic operation, press the [Pause] key on the operation panel, the automatic operation pauses
and the indicator is on; press [Start] again to continue operating the machine tool and the pause indicator is on.

Reset

During automatic operation, press the [Reset] key on the operation panel and the system stops
immediately. Here, [Reset] has the same function as emergency stop button.

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6. Safe operation

6.1 Emergency stop

Press the emergency stop button on the machine tool, which will stop immediately, and all outputs such as
principal axis rotation and coolant are turned off. Rotate the button clockwise to cancel emergency stop, but all
outputs must be restarted.

O Caution:

The power supply isn’t always cut off upon emergency stop. Please refer to the electrical configuration description of the

machine tool manufacturer for details;

Before releasing emergency stop, please eliminate the problems of the machine tool.

6.2 Hard limit over travel

The system alarms if the tool touches travel switch during operation. The axis in corresponding direction
can’t move, and only moves in reverse direction. Before the alarm is released, the system can’t enter automatic
operation normally. After investigating the alarm reason, press [Reset] to clear the alarm information.

6.3 Soft limit over travel

If the tool enters the restriction area regulated by the parameter (travel limit), the system alarms over
travel, and the tool decelerates and stops. At this moment, you can move the tool to safe direction in manual
mode, and then press [Reset] to release the alarm.

O Caution:

During automatic operation, when the tool touches an axial travel switch, the tool decelerates and stops all axial motions,

and only displays one over travel alarm.

During manual operation, when the tool touches an axial travel switch, the tool only decelerates and stops motion on

current axis, and still moves along other axes.

When the tool is in safe position, press [Reset] to clear the alarm. Please refer to the manual of the machine tool for details.

Both limit alarm and soft limit alarm have a deceleration stop, and therefore the sensing range of the limit should have

sufficient space, or else the limit protection will be disabled due to over travel.

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7. Alarm and self- diagnosis function

The system has several levels, and the alarm numbers also have different type, as follow:

0~1023: G code program running alarm info

1024~2048: System environment alarm info

7.1 NC program execution alarm

0000

:

Reset

0001

0004

0005

0006

0007

0008

0009

0010

0011

0012

0013

0014

0015

0016

0017

0018

Prog No End

:

M6Tx Abort

:

Tool Invalid

:

G Program Repeat Error

:

G Program Number Error

:

G7X8X Instruction Run Error

:

Program Abend

:

Appointed M01 Instruction Stop

:

M98 Format Error

:

Motion Run Error

:

Current Program No Repair

:

G Program Format Error

:

M99 Instruction Abort

:

Motion Abort

:

Illegal char

:

Noneffective Exegesis Character

:

0019

0020

0021

0022

0023

0024

0025

0026

0027

0028

0029

0030

0031

Illegal G Code

:

GCode RadialOffset Num Err

:

Noneffective GCode RadialOffset

:

Arc Appointed Error

:

Appointed Noneffective Plane

:

M98 Instruction Abort

:

Spindle Appointed Number Error

:

MCode Instruction Abort

:

Spi Appointed Err

:

Motion Repeat Request

:

Appointed Arc Nonentity

:

Missing X Code Error

:

Missing X Code Error

:

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0032

0033

0034

0035

0036

0037

0038

0039

0040

0041

0042

0043

0044

0045

0046

Missing X Code Error

:

Missing X Code Error

:

Missing X Code Error

:

Missing X Code Error

:

Missing X Code Error

:

Missing X Code Error

:

Missing X Code Error

:

Missing X Code Error

:

Missing X Code Error

:

Missing X Code Error

:

Missing X Code Error

:

Missing X Code Error

:

Missing X Code Error

:

Missing X Code Error

:

Missing X Code Error

:

0047

0048

0049

0050

0051

0052

Missing X Code Error

:

Screw Value Repeat Error

:

System Abort

:

Factitious return

:

no parameter input

:

no store address for Gcode pro num form

:

7.2 System environment alarm

1024 : no \"return zero\

1. The system doesn’t perform home action after started

1025 : 4 - direction program limit

1026 : 4 + direction program limit

1027 : Z - direction program limit

1028 : Z + direction program limit

1029 : Y - direction program limit

1030 : Y + direction program limit

1031 : X - direction program limit

1032 : X+ direction program limit

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1033 : 4 - direction machine limit

1034 : 4 + direction machine limit

1035 : Z - direction machine limit

1036 : Z + direction machine limit

1037 : Y - direction machine limit

1038 : Y + direction machine limit

1039 : X - direction machine limit

1040 : X+ direction machine limit

1041 : Emergency stop

1042 : X Sevor driver alarm

1043 : Y Sevor driver alarm

1044 : Z Sevor driver alarm

1045 : 4 Sevor driver alarm

1046 : Axis's physical line redefine

Interface axis No. set by parameter P2.45~P2.49 is specified repeatedly

The system has corresponding limit alarm. Please check corresponding limit sensor point or parameters.
If hard limit occurs, and the appearance of the sensor point doesn’t has any problem, enter the diagnosis

mode in manual mode and check the state of the input port in diagnosis mode. If the state is valid,
please eliminate in sequence. Pull out the input IO cable and check whether the sense disappears. If yes,
please check the circuit. If the problem still exists, the internal optocoupler is broken. Please contact the
supplier.

Emergency stop button of the handheld box interface is valid.

External emergency stop 2 input is valid; check whether IO assignment has conflict or interference.
Search for corresponding function ports in IO configuration, and then check in input diagnosis.

Servo alarm; if the servo doesn’t alarm, parameter P2.001~004 setting and actual servo alarm level may

be reverse. Please modify the parameters.
The corresponding function ports are IN34~37, which can be checked in input diagnosis.

1047 : spi no to home

1048 : workpiece no lock

1049 : safe signal can't detect

1051 : air no enough

1052 : chuck signal alarm detect

7.3 Alarm processing

Ü If alarm occurs, please refer to the alarm code to confirm the failure reason.
Ü When alarm occurs, if the system isn’t reset, the alarm will constantly prompt no matter whether the

alarm still exists, so as to avoid the conditions that false alarm causes system suspended, but can’t
find the reason.

Ü If the error is caused by data setting, modify the data, and then press [Reset] to clear the alarm info.

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Ü When alarm occurs, please remove the alarm reason. Please note that several alarms may occur at the

same time. Please refer to the alarm info in the Diagnosis menu for details. When the alarms are
eliminated, please press [Reset] to clear the alarm ring.

7.4 Self-diagnosis function

The CNC system may stop even when there is no alarm info, this may be because the system is executing
certain processes. Please check with the self-diagnosis function.

The step of self-diagnosis follows:

 In the main menu, press [Diagnosis] to enter the diagnosis interface;

 Select [Input] to enter the input diagnosis interface, or select [Output] to enter the output diagnosis

interface;

 Output diagnosis: In edit mode, press the direction keys to select the output port, and press [EOB] to
switch the output level of corresponding output port;

 Input diagnosis: When certain input signal is valid, the corresponding area on the screen flashes.

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8. Program saving & editing

8.1 Saving the program in the memory

8.1.1 Keypad input (new program)

Create new program in the memory with the keypad, and the step follows:
In the main menu, press [Edit] to enter program edit interface;
Press [File] to enter file operation interface;
Select [New] to create a new file;
Enter the file name and press [EOB] to confirm and create a new program in current directory in the

memory, and load into the system by default;

Select [Close] to exit [Edit] interface;
In edit mode, enter the program content;
After editing all programs, press [Reset] to save the edited programs into the system memory.

8.1.2 PC serial port input

The step of transmitting files to controller through PC follows:
Set system baud rate and ID No.;
Connect to PC and run Adtech serial communication software;
Set the baud rate same as controller, and scan ID device;
Select the [Upload file to NC] button in the communication software;
Select CNC file in the popup dialog box and press [Open] button.

8.1.3 Copying processing files from USB disk

The step of copying CNC processing file to system memory through USB disk follows:
In the main menu, press [Edit] to enter program edit interface;
Select [File] to enter file operation interface;
Select USB disk and press [EOB] to enter;
Move the cursor to select a CNC file and then select [Copy];
Return to the root directory, locate the PROG directory in disk D, enter the directory, and select [Paste] to

complete copying.

8.2 Reading programs into work area

8.2.1 Reading programs from controller into work area

The step of loading files from system memory into work area follows:
Press [File] to enter file operation interface;
Select desired program, which is in PROG directory in disk D by default, press [EOB] to enter

subdirectory, or press [Cancel] to exit;

Move cursor to select desired program, press [EOB] to confirm and load the program.

8.2.2 Reading programs from USB disk into work area

The step of loading files from USB disk into work area follows:
Insert the USB disk;
Press [File] to enter file operation interface;
Select USB disk, move cursor to select a file in the disk, and press [EOB] to load the file.

8.3 Editing & modifying programs

The program in CNC memory can be edited with NC keypad. In the main menu, press [Edit] to enter program edit interface

and edit the program in current work area (for loading program into work area, refer to 8.2). The edit mode similar to

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notepad in Windows. Move the cursor directly to locate, press keys to enter, press [EOB] to change line, and press [Delete]

to delete the character where the cursor locates.

O Caution

After all operations, press Reset to save the files, and the functions base on edit mode;

CNC46XX uses new file mapping technology, and allows loading processing files that exceed its memory. Therefore, to

ensure the system efficiency, you can only search and process, but can’t edit the processing files that exceed 2MB.

8.4 Deleting files

8.4.1 Deleting files in memory

Follow the step below to delete the programs in system memory:

Press [File] to enter file operation interface;

Follow the prompt on the screen, select the file and press [Delete] to confirm and delete the file.

O Caution

If the program has been loaded into work area, you need to restart the system to delete the program, or else the system will

report error.

The programs loaded into the work area can’t be deleted, or else the system will report error.

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