Microsystems of Buckhannon Inc Controller 2.2 Users Guide

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WinCNC Controller 2.2

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Microsystems of Buckhannon Inc.

14 East Lincoln Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201

(304) 472-7206

Microsystems of Buckhannon, Inc. makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of fitness for a specific purpose, for this software. This package is provided solely on an “as is” basis. All risk involved in the use of this software is the responsibility of the purchaser.

Program errors, improper software configuration, hardware failures, or other problems can result in damage to the machinery being controlled. Failure of limit switches, cabling, or port components can result in machine movement past limits, potentially damaging the machine and endangering operators. It is imperative that a separate Emergency Stop system be in place, which bypasses all computer control. Software features to abort motion from the keyboard and limit switch inputs are provided as conveniences only, and must not be relied upon to stop motion in an emergency.

Microsystems of Buckhannon, Inc. disclaims all liability for any and all damages, including incidental and consequential damages in connection with use of this software. The sole and exclusive liability of Microsystems of Buckhannon, Inc. will be limited to the purchase price of this software package.

If you do not understand and agree with these disclaimers, please do not use this product. Return all materials to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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WinCNC Controller Contents

Installation 1 – 1

Screen Display 2 – 1

System Configuration 3 – 1

Screen Configuration 4 – 1

Program Operation 5 – 1

Command Reference 6 – 1

Macro Configuration 7 – 1

Messages and Error Codes 8 – 1 Appendix 9 – 1 Index 10 – 1

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Installation:

CAUTION: DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE ON A COMPUTER CONNECTED TO A MACHINE UNLESS THERE IS AN EMERGENCY STOP READILY AVAILABLE WHICH WILL INDEPENDENTLY STOP THE MACHINE.

Software features to abort moves from the keyboard and limit switch inputs can NOT be relied upon in emergency situations and are provided as conveniences only!

Requirements:

WinCNC Controller 2.2 requires a Windows NT/2000/XP computer system with Pentium 4 1GHz or faster processor, 128 or more megabytes of RAM, and a hard drive. Slower computer systems may result in abnormal acceleration and other problems.

Installation and configuration of PCI-7200 card

Below are the components for the PCI-7200 installation. These include a PCI-7200 card, a Daughter Board, and a ribbon cable connector.

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Insert the ribbon cable connector into the Daughter Board.

Below is the PCI-7200 card on the left, the Daughter Board on the right and the spacer/screw assembly.

Note the matching holes in the Daughter Board and the PCI-7200 card. The small washer is included for a precise fit and must be installed between the boards, at one end of the spacer or the other.

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Insert the Daughter Board on to the 40-pin connector of the PCI-7200 card. Attach the two cards with the included spacer, washer and screws. This will insure constant connection between the two boards.

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Power Down the PC. Insert PCI-7200 card into an empty PCI slot on the motherboard. Install the extra 37-pin or 25-pin connector into

an empty cover slot.

Make sure the PCI-7200 card is using its own IRQ. IRQ settings must be altered from the BIOS to insure no conflicts occur between the PCI-7200 card and other system resources. Changing these settings from within Windows alone will not insure this.

A driver is required for the PCI-7200 card. The driver is included in a PCI-7200 folder on the root directory of the CNC installation disk for user convenience, if the installation disk isn’t available, the driver can be downloaded from the MicroSystems website. From the web, go to bottom of the page. From there, open the “CNC Windows” folder, the “Device Manager” folder, and the “PCI7200” folder. Download and unzip the driver file to a folder on your computer (we suggest that the folder be placed on your Desktop). To install the PCI-7200 driver go into the device manager (Start->Settings->Control Panel->System->Hardware>Device Manager) and select the unknown PCI device, click properties, click driver tab then click update driver. Next specify location. If you are using the installation CD, browse to the CD, and then PCI-7200 folder. If you are using the file from the FTP site, browse to the folder that you created.

www.cnccontroller.com, and click on the FTP link at the

Software Installation:

Insert the WinCNC Controller CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and run the Setup. The install routine will create the specified directory if it does not exist and copy the necessary files into it. If there is a previous installation of WinCNC controller the files will be overwritten. Run the program by double clicking the WinCNC icon on your Windows desktop.

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SCREEN DISPLAY:

The following section contains a sample of the WinCnc software display. Common components are labeled to provide clarity. Under the title of selected components is a reference to a page containing the detailed explanation of the given component.

Title Bar

Menu Bar

See Page 2-2

Tool Bar

See Page 2-7

Command Line

See page 2-8

Message Display Window

See Page 2-8

Transit Speeds

See Page 2-8

Jog Increments

See Page 2-9

Transit/Jog Buttons

See Page 2-9

Probe Enable

Low Limit Switch Hit Notification. Red Triangle to Left of Axis Label

Custom Screen Buttons Section

See Page 2-9

Axis Window

See Page 2-8

Status Bar

See Page 2-9

Display to show G92 is set for X

and Z. Green Box

High Limit Switch Hit Notification. Red Triangle to

ht of Axis Label

Top

Display to show Tool Measure set for Z. Bottom Blue Box

Viewer Window

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SCREEN DISPLAY COMPONENT BREAKDOWN: The Menu Bar:

The Menu Bar contains many of the main features of the WinCnc Software. It is broken down into several generalized sections, as shown above. The following graphics display their options and uses under each section.

The File Menu:

*Note: You should only use the DXF and HPGL import feature of WinCNC for simple design. WinCNC does not compensate for tool diameter when converting these files. For more complicated design, where intellegent tool pathing is important, please use a compatible CAD/CAM program.

Quits

The Configuration Menu:

The Settings Menu:

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Opens a file Opens the editor (if a filename is in the command line, editor opens that

file) Simulates a file running to check for errors and time Views a file in the viewer window

Creates a home file at the current machine position.

Allows the user to import DXF and HPGL files (* see Note) Enable/Disable Manual Digitizing Toolbar

Automatic Digitizing (L802, L803) Skeletal Digitizing (Uses L810)

Starts the WinCnc Ini File Editor Calibration Settings for D/A

Views Positions

iews Home Positions

V Views Tool Positions Views Defined Tool Library View XYZ Coordinates

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The Tool Positions Menu:

The Tool Library Menu:

Stored Tool Position list.

Currently selected Tool. Machine Position of currently selected Tool

in Tool Holder.

Stores the current machine position. Should be clicked when Tool is squarely in Tool Holder.

Moves to the position of selected tool.

Current Tool Library.

Currently selected Tool.

Diameter this bit should be. Actual diameter of this bit. Amount toolpath must be shifted to

compensate for difference. Distance, positive or negative, to

compensate for specialized Tool. Distance head must travel from absolute

zero in order for Tool to touch the table. Load a Tool Library.

Save a Tool Library Current Library file and path.

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The Home Positions Menu:

The Positions Menu:

Programmable Home Positions List

Selected Home Position (name optional)

Clearance after Z height adjustment

Axis positions for this Home Position. WinCNC sets a G92.1 for these positions.

Stores these axis coordinates as a new Home Position.

Moves to selected Home Position and sets local zeros.

Programmable Positions List Selected Position (name optional)

If G92 is set, “Local” moves machine relative to G92 setting. Absolute moves machine to coordinates specified regardless of G92 settings.

Axis coordinates for this stored Position.

Stores these coordinates as a Position. Moves to selected Position.

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The View Menu:

The Options Menu:

The Units Menu:

Sets units of measurement to Inches Sets units of measurement to Centimeters Sets units of measurement to Millimeters

The Transit Menu:

Sets Transit speed to Slow Sets Transit speed to Medium Sets Transit speed to Fast

View current Resolution settings for each axis View current Acceleration settings for each axis View current Limit settings for each axis Views current input states (will also change in state)

Enable/Disable the Main Toolbar. Refreshes the screen

Clears the message display window

Enable/Disable the Soft Limits Option Enable/Disable the Keyboard Transit/Jog Control Used to Customize User Buttons

Auto populate the command line with last command Enables/Disables the Auto run feature Enables/Disables the Auto preview feature

Enables/Disables single line execution of G-Code files.

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The Jog Menu:

The Help Menu:

The About box in the WinCnc Controller software contains important information about your specific software package. The About Box displays your security key serial number, the software version number, your user level, the maximum number of axis, the table size limitation, and which additional features you have enabled. If you do not have a feature enable that you would like or need, you can contact your software vendor for an upgrade.

Sets Jog Increment to 0.001 Sets Jog Increment to 0.01 Sets Jog Increment to 0.1 Sets Jog Increment to 1 Sets Jog Increment to Custom

Activates the in Program help menu Opens the Updating Utility Opens the WinCnc About window

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The Tool Bar:

The tool bar is a collection of shortcut buttons that perform specific actions. The Toolbars in WinCnc are floating and can be positioned or docked to the user’s preference. The image below shows both the standard and manual digitizing toolbars both docked in the normal toolbar area. The additional images show each toolbar separately as a floating toolbar. The explanation of each button on the toolbar is as follows. The explanations move sequentially from left to right along the toolbar.

Start Motion: This button will begin the command or job listed in the command line. Restart: Allows you to pick a job file and the line to start that file on. This is useful if you want to skip over lines in

a job file, or if you have aborted a job and want to start back at the point you aborted from. You can also choose to run the file in single step mode.

Single Step: When selected, this allows you to execute one line of a G-Code file each time you hit ENTER. Abort Motion: Aborts a command or job that is running. Pause/Continue Motion: Pauses/Continues a command or job that is running. Open File: Opens a browse box that is used to open a job file.

View Hi story: Opens the command history box, which allows a user to execute a command used previously.

When an error is found in the WinCnc.ini file, the line containing the syntax error is displayed here in red when WinCnc starts.

Edit: Opens the default editor specified in the WinCnc.ini file. WinCnc uses notepad by default. The editor can be used to open job files, listed in the command line, in the editor.

Simulate: Simulates a file to check for errors and run-time View: Opens a file for viewing in the viewer window Soft Limits: Enables/Disables Softlimit features Manual Digitize Buttons: The seven buttons on the manual digitization toolbar are for use only with the Manual

Digitize feature, and will only be visible after showing the manual digitize toolbar under the View->toolbars section of the menu bar.

Start a Manual Digitized File: Starts a manual digitized file and enables the manual digitize mode.

Add a Rapid Move: Adds a rapid move to the manual digitized file. Add a Feed Move: Adds a feed move to the manual digitized file. Add an Arc Point: Used to add arcs into a manual digitized file. Close Shape: Used to close the last move in a shape without moving the machine. Undo: Used to undo previous moves. Save: Allows you save the manual digitized file in either G-Code or DXF file format.

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The Command Line:

Is the Input line for users to enter commands or job files to be executed.

The Message Display Window:

The message display window is the main output window displaying the commands that have been executed, messages to the user, or errors that have occurred during an operation.

The Axis Window:

The axis window is the primary display for current information about each axis on your machine. The current positions and velocities for each axis are displayed in the text boxes. Displayed above the position and velocity boxes are the current units of measure, any currently active modes, and the current feed rate override percentage. Red triangles to the left and right of each axis label indicate low or high limit switch hits. A red triangle to the left of an axis label indicates a low limit switch hit, and to the right indicates a high limit switch hit. A green box displayed to the right of the position box indicates a temporary workspace setting, and a blue box indicates a tool length measure setting. To the far right side of the axis window is the feed rate override control slide bar.

The Transit Speeds Buttons:

These buttons allow you to specify the transit speed of your machine.

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The Jog Increment Buttons:

These buttons allow you to spe

cify the increment of a jog move.

he Transit/Jog Buttons:

what allow you to initiate a manual transit or jog movement from the console of the computer These buttons are that runs the machine. In transit mode, holding the button down will continuously move the machine. In jog mode, each time a button is pressed the machine will move according to the jog increment that has been selected. Holding the button down in jog mode will move the machine only once.

The Custom Screen Buttons Section:

This section of controls is a customizable button section that allows the user to place shortcut buttons to activate heavily used commands.

ote: See Section 4 Screen Configuration

he Status Bar:

label along the bottom of the WinCnc window that looks similar to the one shown below. The status bar is the This bar provides the user with the status of several features in WinCnc. Each section in the example below is labeled for clarity.

Curre

nt Line in Job F

ile

Elapsed Time for Current File

G00/G01 Mode Indicator

Current File

Percentage of File Completion

Tool Changer ON/OFF and current tool being used

* Note: There are TWO tool changer indicators

G90/G91 Mode Indicator

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Shortcut Keys:

File Menu Shortcuts

Ente

Open

r(only when command line is blank), (Ctrl+0)

Edit Simulate View Create Home File

(Ctrl+E) (Ctrl+S) (Ctrl+V) (Ctrl+H).

View Menu Shortcuts

Refresh View Clear Messages

(F5) (Ctrl+

Options Menu Shortcuts

Keyboard Soft Limit

(Ctrl+K). (Ctrl+L)

Transit Menu Shortcuts

Slow Medium Fast

(F2). (F3) (F4)

Jog Menu Shortcuts

(F6)

.001 .01 .1 1 Custom

(F7) (F8) (F9) (F10)

Help Menu Shortcuts

Help

(F1)

Tool Bar Shortcuts

ESC SPACE ENTER TAB Ctrl+R

Aborts the Pauses a file or command. Starts/restarts a file or command. Opens the command history box. Opens the restart file box.

current file or command.

Feed Rate Override Shortcuts

Insert Delete Ctrl+either

Increases override rate Decreases override rate Resets feed rate to 100%.

No override settings

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Shortcut Keys cont.:

Manual Digitize Shortcuts

olbar and clicking the green start button the following shortcut key After opening the Manual Digitize to

combinations become active for adding moves to the digitized file.

Add Rapid Move

CTRL+J

Add Feed Move Add Arc Midpoint/Endpoint Undo Last Move Close Current Shape Save

CTRL+F CTRL+A CTRL+U CTRL+D CTRL+W

Spindle Speed and Laser Power Shortcuts:

Spindle Speed Alone or Laser Power Alone

Spindle Speed and Laser Power Together

+ – (plus and minus)

Laser Power uses + - (plus and minus) Spindle Speed uses Shift + - (shift, plus

and minus)

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System Configuration:

WINCNC.INI is read on program startup. The preconfigured file is setup to work with minimal change for normal installations. To change configuration use a text editor to edit WINCNC.INI. If the WINCNC.INI is changed while WinCNC is running you must restart the program to activate your changes.

CAUTION!!

Make sure you have some idea of what you are doing before changing WINCNC.INI. All input and output is controlled by these settings. Improper settings will cause limit switches to not work, wrong axis movement in the wrong directions, and/or other bad and potentially dangerous or damaging incorrect operation.

Please call for help instead of experimenting if you are not very familiar with motion control concepts and computer configuration.

Use a text editor (such as EDIT.COM or NOTEPAD.EXE) to edit WINCNC.INI. Change values for parameters as specified below. WINCNC.INI is read every time the program is started. Make sure the file gets saved as ASCII text (without formatting).

WINCNC.INI Settings:

Unit Settings: The default unit of measure is inches. If you want to use this WINCNC.INI setting to set the unit of measure, it must be the first line in the ini file. No other line matters in placement except the Unit= line. You can also set

units by choosing Units from the menu bar and selecting the desired unit of measure.

Unit= (unit) (Unit) is the unit of measurement you want to use.

IN – sets unit= to Inches CM – sets unit= to Centimeters MM – sets unit= to Millimeters

Example: unit=IN would set up your configuration to use Inches as the unit of measurement.

Many WINCNC.INI settings are similar except for the axis specifier, the port number, etc. In this case the reference below will specify the parameter to be changed in <>. For example:

Timer Card Setup:

Timertype=<#> # Must be 7200. Maxstepv=<#> # is the maximum number of pulses per second per axis. The default

value is 30000, and can safely be increased to 50000 when using the 2801 or 7200 timer type.

Accel=S<#> S<#>sets the max velocity increment during acceleration. Can be 0

to 50000. The default value is 50.

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Port Settings: NOTE: See the Appendix for the default port settings.

Portin=<#, *> # is the number of the port, can be 0-7. * is the hexadecimal memory

address to the port.

Portout=<#, *> # is the number of the port, can be 0-7. * is the hexadecimal memory

address to the port.

Comment characters:

Comchars=<###> ### represents characters to use to designate comments in a GCode

file. When one of the listed characters is found at the beginning of a line, WinCnc skips the entire line. The characters “[(%” are regarded as comments by WinCnc by default. Warning: Any character listed

here will be considered as a comment character, therefore everything that follows that character on any line will be ignored.

Override Settings:

Gives the user the options of enabling of disabling the feed rate override, and setting the low and high limitations for the feed rate.

Override=E# L# H#

Pause/Abort from any unassigned keyboard key:

By default, the Spacebar is the Pause key and the Escape key is the abort key. By including the anykey= line in the WinCNC.INI file, the user can set WinCNC to read any unassigned key as a pause key or an abort key.

Anykey=A#P# A# enables or disables abort on any unassigned key. 0 is disabled, 1

E# enables or disables the feed rate override. Can be set to 0 or 1. 0 is disabled, 1 is enabled. The default is enabled. L# sets the lower limitation of the override percentage. Can be 1 to 200, but must be lower than the high value. H# sets the high limitation for the override percentage. Can be 1 to 200, but must be higher than the low value.

is enabled. P# enables or disables pause on any unassigned key. 0 is disabled, 1 is enabled. If both a1 and p1 are included, any unmapped key will be read as an abort.

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Axis Settings:

Axischar=<###> # is desired alpha axis label. Example: axischar=XYZ Axisspec=P<#>S<#>D<#>R<#> A<#>O<#>E<#>T<#>B<#>K<#>

Altaxisspec=P<#>S<#>D<#>O<#> E<#>

Axisvel=R<#>F<#>S<#>M<#>H<#> A<#>C<#>

Backlash=B<#>S<#>F<#> B# sets initial backlash compensation to on or off, can be 0 or 1.

[SEE DIAGRAMS IN APPENDIX] P# is port number. S# is the bit for the step signal, can be 0-7. D# is the bit for the direction signal, can be 0-7. R# is the actual resolution in steps per unit. A# is the actual acceleration in units per minute per second. O# changes motor direction, can be 0 or 1. E# sets the step signal for negative edge triggered drives, can be 0 or 1.

E0 is default, a negative going pulse, E1 is positive going. T# sets the type of axis. 1 is first horizontal. 2 is second horizontal. 3 is

vertical. 4 is rotational. B# is the amount of backlash to compensate for on this axis.

K# is used for keyboard mapping to this axis.

Ignores Scroll Lock

1 Left/Right Arrow Keys 2 Up/Down Arrow Keys 3 PageUp/PageDown Keys 4 Home/End Keys

Works Only with Scroll Lock Off

5 Left/Right Arrow Keys 6 Up/Down Arrow Keys 7 PageUp/PageDown Keys 8 Home/End Keys

Works Only with Scroll Lock On

9 Left/Right Arrow Keys 10 Up/Down Arrow Keys 11 PageUp/PageDown Keys

12 Home/End Keys See Axisspec= documentation on the previous page. This setting is used for an axis that has two motors, and specifies the step and direction settings for the second motor. Uses the same resolution, acceleration, type, and backlash as axis specified in the previous Axisspec= line NOTE: axisvel is associated with the preceding axisspec line.

R# sets the rapid or G0 velocity for the axis. F# sets the feed or G1 velocity for the axis. S# sets the velocity for slow transit. M# sets the velocity for medium transit. H# sets the velocity for fast transit. A# specifies an acceleration factor for transit moves. C# sets minimum velocity used in velocity matching. Using this setting

improves smoothing and reduces cutting times. S# sets the smoothing factor for backlash compensation moves.

F# sets the “slow down” feed rate setting to eliminate “clicking” during arc backlash compensation moves. Example: backlash=b1 f100 means enable backlash, slowdown feedrate of 100 units per minute.

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Vgroup=<F><###> F is only used for the feedrate command group. It normally locks the X

and Y axes together. It isn’t used on any other vgroup line. #’s are the desired alpha axis labels to group velocity. Examples: Vgroup=FXY is the special feedrate command group; If the command

F300 is given on the command line, it forces the X and Y axes to use 300 as their feedrate.

Vgroup=XY would lock the X and Y axes, so that if the command G1 X15 F50 is entered, both axes would be set to 50. Otherwise, Y would remain at whatever feedrate it had previously been set to.

Other than the X and Y axes, each axis should have its own vgroup; i.e. Vgroup=Z.

Axismode=A<#>V<#> NOTE: axismode is associated with the preceding axisspec line.

A# is the acceleration factor to use for smoothing on this axis. V# is the increment used during acceleration in steps/second.

Steppulse=P<#>D<#> P# is the length of each step pulse in microseconds.

D# is the amount of time before each step that the direction signal is set.

NOTE: These settings default to 5, and are generally unused.

Axislo and Axishi:

Are used if the channel specs are not used in the preceding Axisspec or if the limit switch is non-standard for channel specs.

Axislo=P<#>B<#>O<#>A<#> P# is the input port for limit switch, can be 0-3.

B# is the bit on the port used with the switch, can be 0-7. O# sets the switch polarity, can be 0 or 1. A# sets the alternate bit.

Axislo=P0 B2 A4 [bit 2, alternate bit 4] Altaxislo=P<#>B<#>O<#>A<#> Low limit for Altaxis. See Axislo= documentation above. Axishi=P<#>B<#>O<#>A<#> P# is the input port for limit switch, can be 0-3.

B# is the bit on the port used with the switch, can be 0-7.

O# sets the switch polarity, can be 0 or 1.

A# sets the alternate bit.

Axishi=P0 B0 A1 [bit 0, alternate bit 1] Altaxishi=P<#>B<#>O<#>A<#> High limit for Altaxis. See Axishi= documentation above.

Limit Switches:

The default channel settings will normally provide proper interfacing with the machine’s limit switches. Before attempting to move the machine verify that all limit switches are functioning properly. Limit switch status is displayed in the position window using a red triangular indicator to the left or right of the axis label. The indicator to the left of the axis label shows low limit status for that axis, the indicator to the right of the label shows high limit status. If the indicator is present then the limit switch is closed otherwise it is open. The lim_mode setting is used to control how WinCnc responds to limit switch triggers.

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Lim_mode=<#> # can be one of the following:

0 = same debounce for on and off, any limit switch causes an abort. 1 = same debounce for on and off, only limit switch in the direction of

motion causes an abort. 2 = less debounce for change to off, any limit switch causes an abort. 3 = less debounce for change to off, only limit switch in the direction of

motion causes an abort.

Lim_cnt=<#> # sets the debounce for limit switches.

First toggle your limit switches by hand. Verify that the appropriate limit display toggles. If it does not toggle then you need to adjust WINCNC.INI. See the WINCNC.INI reference sections of the manual if the default settings are incorrect for your machine.

It is recommended that you verify limit switch operation at the beginning of each session. Do not attempt movement until the limit switch displays toggle correctly. Once the limits are working try a small move. If nothing moves, the wrong axis moves, or movement is in the wrong direction then adjust WINCNC.INI.

Perhaps the easiest way to do preliminary testing of movement is with the Jog mode. Select Jog .1”, and select the KEYBOARD option under the OPTIONS menu. If you are using the default jog key configuration, use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to move X, the UP and DOWN arrows to move Y, the PAGEUP and PAGEDOWN keys to move Z and U, and the HOME and END keys. Otherwise use the buttons that are defined for your system.

Auxout, Autoaux, and Auxin:

Auxout=C<#>P<#>B<#>O<#>S<#> E<#>T<#>X<#>W<#> T<#>

[SEE DIAGRAMS IN APPENDIX]

AuxOutVel=# # is the velocity percentage to use (0-100). If the machine velocity,

C# is the channel number, 1-32. Numbers should not be skipped. P# is the port number, refers to a port specified in a portout spec. B# is the bit number, can be 0-7. O# changes the output polarity, can be 0 or 1. S# set output state on WinCnc startup, can be 0 or 1. e# set output state on WinCnc exit, can be 0 or 1. X# set output state on abort, can be 0 or 1. W# set output state on pause, can be 0 or 1. T# sets the type of auxout. # can be 2 or 3. T2 sets the auxout

channel to be a motion only auxout. This will result in the auxout only working while the machine is moving and will turn off when the machine stops. To use this feature you must also have the S# set to 1 to start up with the software. You can then change it off and on using the M11 and M12 commands. You must have it enabled to work correctly during motion. The T2 setting only works with a PCI card, it does not work with an ISA card or a parallel port connection. T3 sets the auxout to a programmed velocity percentage auxout type.

during motion, drops below the specified percentage of the programmed velocity then the auxout signal will be on, otherwise the auxout signal will be off.

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Autoaux=C<#>I<#>S<#>E<#>

Auxin=C<#>P<#>B<#>O<#>D<#> F<#> M<”error message”>

[SEE DIAGRAMS IN APPENDIX]

C# is the auxiliary output channel number I# is the initial state of the AutoAuxOut mode (0=off, 1=on). S# sets the amount of dwell time in seconds used when the

AutoAuxOut channel is set to on. E# sets the amount of dwell time in seconds used when the

AutoAuxOut channel is set to off. This feature allows the user to setup an auxiliary output that will turn

on during G1/G2/G3 moves, and will turn off for all other moves, only if the “AutoAuxOut” mode is set to on. The “AutoAuxOut” mode can be enabled using the L34 command and disabled using the L35 command. C# is the channel number, 1-32. Numbers should not be skipped.

P# is the port number, refers to a port specified in a portin spec. B# is the bit number, can be 0-7. O# changes the input polarity, can be 0 or 1. D# specifies debounce. When the input is a switch, debounce should

be used. D100 is a typical value. F# specifies the function type of the auxin. Can be set to the same

function types as enab, or signal below. When sets to 0, no special function types are enabled.

M<error message> denotes a custom error message. The me ssage must be enclosed in double quotes – “”.

Watchdog:

The “watch” feature in WinCnc generates a square wave using an Aux-Out channel, timer chip out 0, or timer chip out 1.

Watch=T# D# C#

Examples: Watch=T1 Timer Out 0 (Startup=Low, Exit=High) Watch=T2 Timer Out 1 (Startup=Low, Exit=High) Watch=T3 Timer Out 0 and Timer Out 1 (Startup=Low, Exit=High) Watch=T4 D50 Timer Out 0 (50 ms Square Wave) Watch=T5 D50 Timer Out 1 (50 ms Square Wave) Watch=T6 D20 Timer Out 0 and Timer Out 1 (20 ms Square Wave) Watch=T7 C1 D20 Aux-Out Channel 1 (20 ms Square Wave)

T# is type (1-7) D# is delay C# is aux-out channel number T# can be 0 for pin 11, 1 for pin 15, or 3 for both The feature can only be enabled if the “pumpcont” feature is not used. Output pins 11 and 15 will go high when the PC is powered up. When the “watch” feature is enabled, one or both of these outputs will go low while WinCnc is running and high again when WinCnc exits.

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Signal:

Is used to setup control pushbuttons. First setup an auxin line for the input. Then specify signal as follows to use the input channel as a control signal.

Signal=C<#>M<”error message”> T<#> C# specifies the input channel to be used for the signal.

C<error message> denotes a custom error message. The message must be enclosed in double quotes – “”.

T# specifies the signal type. *100 Abort

*101 Pause/Continue *102 Pause *103 Continue *110 Start Cycle *201 Run command stored with L201 command *202 Run command stored with L202 command

Enable:

Is used to setup emergency stops. First setup an auxin line for input. Then specify the enable as follows to use the input channel as an enable switch.

Enab=C<#>C<”error message”>T<#> C# specifies the input channel to be used for the enable.

M<error message> denotes a custom error message. The message must be enclosed in double quotes – “ “. T# auxin enable type. 1 is default and will abort from any command when the enable switch is triggered. 2 will abort only from commands that would result in machine motion when the enable switch is triggered.

Abort Cushions:

Lim_step=<#> # is the number of steps to compress limits after switch hit.

Esc_step=<#> # is the number of steps to move after ESC key pushed. Some machines may be damaged if stopped suddenly at higher speeds. Abort cushions provide a method of decelerating quickly but not instantly when a limit is hit or the escape button is pushed. Lim_step specifies the number of steps to continue after a limit is hit. This number must be calculated from the distance your switches may be compressed without damage and the lowest axis resolution of your machin e. For instance if your X and Y resolution are 1018.592, your Z and W resolution are 2000 and your limit switches may be compressed .1” then you would set lim_step as follows: Lim_step=1018.592*.1=100 steps Esc_step may be set to any value that results in a quick stop without moving too far. A 200 setting is suggested.

G28 Settings:

G28move=X<#>Y<#>Z<#>E<#>R<#>

T<#> A<#>M<#>F<#>

G28altmove=X<#>Y<#>Z<#>W<#> Used to square a machine with two motors on the gantry.

G28coord=X<#>Y<#>Z<#>W<#> Specifies a position after a G28, not used if all positions are zero.

G37 Settings:

G37=X<#>Y<#>D<#>F<#> X# is the X position of the tool measure switch.

Y# is the Y position of the tool measure switch. D# is the rapid decent distance. F# is the feed rate for the remaining decent distance after rapid rate.

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XYZW specifies the distance to move from each limit switch while homing. The R specifies the distance to move off the limit switch after the first contact. F is the approach speed to use for the initial contact. T is the approach speed to use to for second contact. A is used to specify that an alternate limit switch is to be used. M specifies that each axis will home individually.

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Soft Limits:

Lolim=X<#>Y<#>Z<#>W<#> X# is the low soft limit value for X.

Y# is the low soft limit value for Y. Z# is the low soft limit value for Z. W# is the low soft limit value for W.

Hilim=X<#>Y<#>Z<#>W<#> X# is the high soft limit value for X.

Y# is the high soft limit value for Y. Z# is the high soft limit value for Z. W# is the high soft limit value for W.

Lobound=X<#>Y<#>Z<#>W<#> X# is the low boundary value for X.

Y# is the low boundary value for Y. Z# is the low boundary value for Z. W# is the low boundary value for W.

Hibound=X<#>Y<#>Z<#>W<#> X# is the high boundary value for X.

Y# is the high boundary value for Y. Z# is the high boundary value for Z. W# is the high boundary value for W.

Softlim=T<#>M<#> T# can be one of the following. 0=disable 1=enabled and active

2=enabled but inactive. M# is to tell whether or not to show the softlim’s toolbar icon. 1 will result in the toolbar icon being shown, 0 for not shown. Boundaries and Soft limits are linked, so the state of 1 represents the state of the other. So the boundary= line is not needed.

Arc Settings:

Arc_err=<#> # Is the value (in units of measure) of allowable errors in arc

specifications.

Default value is .01. If you get radius errors from your files increase in .002 steps. If errors persist with larger values the problem is probably in your program. Arc Radius errors indicate that the distance from the start point to the center point is not the same as the distance from the end point to the center point.

Arc_min=<#> # is the value (in units of measure) for smallest arc radius to be cut as an

arc. Arcs with radius smaller than this value will be cut as a G1 move. Default value is .002.

Arc_tol=<#> # is the value (in steps) for full circle. If the distance from the start point to

the end point (in steps) is less than arc_tol then a full circle will be cut.

Default value is 3 steps. Arcfeed=<#> # can be 0 for Auto Mode or the velocity desired. Arc_feed_lock=<#> # can be one of the following values. 0, 1, or 2 as above. G2modal=<#> # can be 0 or 1, if 0 G2 and G3 commands are non-modal, if 1 G2 and

G3 commands are modal. The default is non-modal.

Arc Feed rates may be set to Automatic Mode or set to an initial rate. In Automatic Mode arcs are run at the current XY feed velocity unless the radius is too small to support that velocity, in which case the maximum arc velocity is calculated based on the acceleration settings for the X and Y axis’s. Arc Feed rate may also be locked as above. Smoothest motion is usually obtained using Auto Mode.

Rapidjog Settings:

Rapidjog=<#> # can be 0 or 1. If 0, jog moves use G1 speed (this is the default). If set

to 1, jog moves use G0 speed.

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Workspace:

G54=X<#>Y<#>T<#>A<#>R<#> O<#>

G55=X<#>Y<#>T<#>A<#>R<#> O<#>

G56=X<#>Y<#>T<#>A<#>R<#> O<#>

G57=X<#>Y<#>T<#>A<#>R<#> O<#>

G81 Settings:

G81dwell=<#> # is the value (in seconds) of the desired dwell at the end of the plunge

Laser Settings:

Laser=P<#>D<#> P# is the initial power scale.

D/A Settings:

Da=T<#>A<#>V<#>I<#> T# is the type of D/A port used. Can be 0 (parallel port) or 1 (PCI

Tool Changer Settings:

X# is the workspace shift value for the X axis. Y# is the workspace shift value for the Y axis T# is the type of workspace shift. Use 0 for vertical head swapping and

use 1 for rotational axis A# is the axis number. This setting is used only for type 1. R# is the radius, which is used for type 1’s which have an off center bit O# is the offset value, which is used for correcting the 0 degrees

position. The 0 degrees position should point toward the positive X direction

move. The default value is 0.

D# is the laser power duty cycle.

daughter board). A# is the parallel port address and is only used when t is set to 0. V# is the maximum voltage - generally 5 or 10 volts. I# is the value to which you wish the port to be initialized when WinCNC

starts. It can be set from 0 to the maximum set in V#.

Atc1=H<#>O<#>Z<#>A<#>L<#> N<#>M1

Atc2=H<#>O<#>Z<#>A<#>L<#> N<#>M1

SST Servo Drive:

Sst= C# R# V# C# is the COM port number being used.

Sstnode=A#D# A# sets the axis number for this node (servo drive). 0=X, 1=Y, 2=Z, ….

Add a “SSTNODE=” line for each servo drive on the serial loop. If there is a drive connected for which you DO NOT wish to change resolution specify “D0”

H# is the height at which the tool is unloaded. O# is the offset to the tool sensor. Z# is height of the bottom of the tool changing spindle. A# is the axis number for the tool changing spindle. X=0, Y=1, etc. L# is the lowest tool number. N# is the total number of tools in the spindle

M1 allows the use of the new library option.

R# sets the division for resolution when switched to rapid mode. Can be 2,4,6, or 8. V# sets if each command sent to a servo drive is validated. 0=not validated, 1=validated (default).

D# sets the division for this node (servo drive). Can be 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8.

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Pump Control Settings:

Pumpcont=T<#>L<#>H<#>A<#> B<#>I<#>R<#>

KeyPad Settings:

Keypad=C<#>B<#>P<#> C# is the number of the com port used with the keypad.

Keypaddir=c:\wincnc\keypad Specifies the directory where file that can be ran from the keypad type

AutoRun Settings:

T# sets the pump control type. The available types are: T0 pulse width

T1 pulse width with auto reverse. T2 pulse width without auto reverse, double scaled. T3 frequency mode. L# sets the low value of the output range in units per minute. H# sets the high value of the output range in units per minute. A# sets the low value of the frequency range in pulses per second. B# sets the high value of the frequency range in pulses per second. I# is the initial value of the pump control output. (0-99) R# is the initial value of the pump reverse output. (0-15)

B# is the baud rate used with the specified port. Should be 9600. P# is the type of keypad used. Type 1 is the standard serial keypad,

type 2 is the Q-Term brand keypad with LCD display, and type 3 is the 2Tech brand keypad with LCD display and optional emergency stop.

2 will be stored.

Autodir=c:\wincnc\auto Specifies the directory where files to be automatically ran are copied. Autofdir=c:\wincnc\done Specifies the directory where files are copied after auto run. Automode=<#> The autorun mode 0 is disabled, mode 1 will copy name and path to

command bar, mode 2 will automatically execute the found file.

Log File Settings:

Logdir=c:\wincnc\log Specifies the directory where the log file is written. Logfile=c:\wcnc.csv Specifies the name of the log file.

Home File Settings:

Homedir=c:\wincnc\homes Specifies the directory where created home files are written.

Bitmap Button File Settings:

Bitmapdir=c:\wincnc\bitmaps Specifies the directory where bitmaps used with the splash screen and

screen buttons are kept.

Editor Settings:

Editor=<filename> Filename is the full path and filename of any text editor that will accept

files names as a command line parameter.

Example: Editor=write.exe

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File Types:

Filetype=.tap;*.nc Specifies file extensions that are recognized by WinCNC as job files.

Command Settings: *

CmdStart=<command> <command> is the command that will run at the start of every file.

Example: CmdStart=M11C1

CmdEnd=<command> <command> is the command that will run at the end of every file.

Example: CmdEnd=M12C1

CmdAbort=<command> <command> is the command that will run when a file is aborted.

Example: CmdAbort=M12C1

*NOTE: These settings can also be used to call a subroutine to use multiple commands G-Code Viewer Settings:

Table=X<#>Y<#>W<#>H<#>B<#> Z<#>

Rapid_Lock for G00 Speed:

Rapid_lock=<#> # can be either:

Spindle Speed Control:

Spindle=T<#>A<”#”>R<#>V<#> O<#>D<#>

Drillbank:

X# low X coordinate to start viewer area Y# low Y coordinate to start viewer area W# width of the table area to view in viewer H# height of the table area to view in viewer B# border size in units (Keeps table outline viewable)

Z# auto-zoom for the G-Code Viewer. 1 (default) - auto-zoom out only. 2 - auto zoom in and out. 3 - no auto zoom.

0 – Unlocked status and can change G00 feedrates. 1 – Locked status and can not change G00 feedrates. The default setting for this feature if not specified in the ini file is 1, the locked status.

Support for D/A card for spindle speed control. T<#> is the type of spindle. 1=D/A type 2=auxout type A<”#”> is the base address of the D/A card R<#> is the max revs per second of the spindle V<#> is the value to express the max voltage for the card type. O<#> is the offset if using a D/A type to shift the low point. D<#> is the initial default rpm value

Example: Spindle=t1 a”0x2a0” r18000 v4095 *Note this example is based on a 12 bit D/A card. The values will vary depending on the card type used. I.e. 12 bit, 16 bit, 32 bit card, etc.

Once this line is in the ini file the spindle speed can be set by using S# where # is the desired revs per second of the spindle.

Drillbank=C<#>N<#> C# - aux out channel, first one that lowers a drill.

Note: Aux Out channels need to be in numerical order

N# - number of channels.

Skip Line Characters: Specifies a character or group of characters that indicate a block of GCode that should be skipped or ignored.

Skipchars=C<”#”>N<#>

Example: Skipchars=c”#%” n10 Sets WinCnc to skip 10 lines of GCode each time that it reads a ‘#’or a ‘%’ character at the beginning of a line in a GCode file.

PCI48H and PCI24H: These are optional PCI cards that support additional IO. Please call Microsystems for pricing, availability and compatibility.

PCI48H=A<#>B<#> PCI24H=A<#>

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C”# “ - # represents the character or characters that mark the beginning of the code block to be skipped. Characters must be placed within quotes.

N# - # represents the number of lines to skip.

A# - Sets IO for ports A1, B1, and C1. (PCI48H and PCI24H) B# - Sets IO for ports A2, B2, and C2. (PCI48H only) WinCnc IO port numbers are automatically assigned to ports 8-12. A# or B# can be set to 0-15 from the following table.

0 - A=out/B=out/CU=out/CL=out 1 - A=out/B=out/CU=out/CL=in 2 - A=out/B=in/CU=out/CL=out 3 - A=out/B=in/CU=out/CL=in 4 - A=out/B=out/CU=in/CL=out 5 - A=out/B=out/CU=in/CL=in 6 - A=out/B=in/CU=in/CL=out 7 - A=out/B=in/CU=in/CL=in 8 - A=in/B=out/CU=out/CL=out 9 - A=in/B=out/CU=out/CL=in 10 - A=in/B=in/CU=out/CL=out 11 - A=in/B=in/CU=out/CL=in 12 - A=in/B=out/CU=in/CL=out 13 - A=in/B=out/CU=in/CL=in 14 - A=in/B=in/CU=in/CL=out

15 - A=in/B=in/CU=in/CL=in

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CNCSCRN.INI Settings: Program Icon: “Icon”,”c:\wincnc\icons\msicons.ico” Display Sections:

"Display", "Viewer", 370, 145, 265, 180 “Display”, ”ButtonSet”, 0, 200, 680, 520 “Display”, “Command”, 0, 0, 425, 195 “Display”, “Position”, 430, 0, 235, 150 "Display", "StoredPosition", 5, 330 “Display”, “Main Window”, 0, 0, 680, 435 “Display”, “Main Color”, 180, 180, 180 “Display”, “Title”, “MicroSystems WinCNC Controller” "Display", "FileStatWindow", XStart, Ystart "Display", "JobWindow", 5, 350 "Display", "Position", 527, 0, 260, 140 Uses the standard G92 display "Display", "Position", 527, 0, 260, 140, 1 Uses the new “ABS” and “LCL” display.

Viewer Sections:

Syntax: "Viewer", "Table", Red (0-255), Green (0-255), Blue (0-255), 0=Solid/1=Dash, Width (Pixels) Default Settings: "Viewer", "Table", 255, 0, 0, 0, 2

Syntax: "Viewer", "FeedLine", Red (0-255), Green (0-255), Blue (0-255), 0=Solid/1=Dash, Width (Pixels) Default Settings: "Viewer", "FeedLine", 0, 0, 255, 0, 1

Syntax: "Viewer", "RapidLine", Red (0-255), Green (0-255), Blue (0-255), 0=Solid/1=Dash, Width (Pixels) Default Settings: "Viewer", "RapidLine", 0, 0, 0, 1, 1

Syntax: "Viewer", "PreFeedLine", Red (0-255), Green (0-255), Blue (0-255), 0=Solid/1=Dash, Width (Pixels) Default Settings: "Viewer", "PreFeedLine", 180, 180, 180, 0, 1

Syntax: "Viewer", "PreRapidLine", Red (0-255), Green (0-255), Blue (0-255), 0=Solid/1=Dash, Width (Pixels) Default Settings: "Viewer", "PreRapidLine", 180, 180, 180, 1, 1

Syntax: "Viewer", "BackGround", Red (0-255), Green (0-255), Blue (0-255) Default Settings: "Viewer", "BackGround", 255, 255, 255

Syntax: "Viewer", "Grid", Red (0-255), Green (0-255), Blue (0-255), 0=Solid/1=Dash, Width (Pixels) Default Settings: "Viewer", "Grid", 210, 210, 210, 0, 1

Syntax: "Viewer", "PosIndicator", Red (0-255), Green (0-255), Blue (0-255), 1 [Indicator Enabled] Default Settings: "Viewer", "PosIndicator", 255, 0, 0, 1

Syntax: "Viewer", "Local", Red (0-255), Green (0-255), Blue (0-255), 0=Solid/1=Dash, Width (Pixels) Default Settings: "Viewer", "Local", 0, 0, 0, 0, 1

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Slider Controls:

“SlideControl”, Left, Top, Width, Height, Output, Unused, Unused, Unused, Unused, ScanOn, ScanOff The Output value can be 0 for D/A, 1 for Spindle Speed, 2 for Laser Power, 3 for Maximum Pump Output

percentagte, and 4 for Pump Reverse Time percentage. If using Spindle Speed alone, or Laser Power alone, the +- (plus and minus) keys are used to adjust values up or down. If using Spindle Speed and Laser Power together, Laser Power uses the +- (plus and minus) keys and the Spindle Speed uses the Shift +- (Shift, plus and minus) key combination.

“SlideControl”,425,5,235,50,0,0,’’’’,’’’’,’’’’,-1,-1

Axis Controls:

“AxisControl”, Left, Top, Width, Height, Axis, Direction, Unused, Unused, Unused, ScanOn, ScanOff, Bitmap Axis numbers are zero-based. The letter displayed is determined by the axis given. You can change these letters

in WINCNC.INI. “AxisLabel”,50,37,35,13,0,0,’’’’,’’’’,’’’’,-1,-1,”x.bmp” “AxisLabel”,90,37,35,13,1,0,’’’’,’’’’,’’’’,-1,-1,”y.bmp Jog Mode Buttons: “JogMode”, Left, Top, Width, Height, Mode, Unused, Label, Unused, Unused, ScanOn, ScanOff, Bitmap These buttons allow you to switch jog mode and transit speeds. The mode number can be one of the following: 8 = Custom (Uses the label value) 7 = Fast Transit 6 = Medium Transit 5 = Slow Transit 4 = Jog 1” 3 = Jog 0.1” 2 = Jog 0.01” 1 = Jog 0.001” Label sets the text you will actually see on the button when it is drawn on the screen. “JogMode”,0,5,35,25,7,0,”Fast”,’’’’,’’’’,-1,-1,”fast.bmp” “JogMode”,0,35,35,25,6,0,”Med”,””,””,-1,-1,”med.bmp” “JogMode”,0,65,35,25,5,0,”Slow”,””,””,-1,-1,”slow.bmp” “JogMode”,50,95,35,25,4,0,”1”,””,””,-1,-1,”1.bmp” “JogMode”,90,95,35,25,3,0,”.1”,””,’’”,-1,-1,”p1.bmp” “JogMode”,130,95,35,25,2,0,”.01”,””,””,-1,-1,”p01.bmp” “JogMode”,170,95,35,25,8,0,”10”,””,””,-1,-1,”10.bmp”

Frames:

“Frame”, Left, Top, Width, Height, FrameType, Unused, Unused, Unused, Unused, ScanOn, ScanOff, Unused, Group #

Using group frames allows the user to position buttons, labels, and indicators inside of a frame using the upper left corner of the frame as the (0,0) location. When the frame is moved all buttons in the same group move with it. Groups can be assigned by adding a group number to the end of a “Frame” line, and then adding the group number to the end of any "AxisControl", "AxisLabel", “JogMode”, “UserBtn”, “StateBtn”, "AuxOut", “ShellCmd”, or "AuxIn" line. Allows user to draw boxes around screen elements to organize them. The appearance of the frame is determined by FrameType: 1 = Etched Frame.

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Following are some examples of how to use the group frames.

"Frame",210,0,115,125,1,0,"","","",-1,-1,"",1 [Group 1 Frame] "UserBtn",5,5,50,25,0,0,"G90","G90","",-1,-1,"",1 [Group 1] "UserBtn",5,35,50,25,1,0,"G91","G91","",-1,-1,"",1 [Group 1] "UserBtn",5,65,50,25,2,0,"Home","G28","",-1,-1,"",1 [Group 1]

"Frame",325,0,45,170,1,0,"","","",-1,-1,"",2 [Group 2 Frame] “AuxIn", 0, 5, 5, 20, 18, 1, 1, "C1",2 [Group 2] "AuxIn", 0, 5, 25, 20, 18, 2, 1, "C2",2 [Group 2]

User Buttons:

“Userbtn”, Left, Top, Width, Height, ButtonNum, Unused, Label, Command, Unused, ScanOn, ScanOff, Bitmap Userbtn is used to create customized push buttons that send G-Code whenever they are pressed The ButtonNum

is used internally to identify the button. It is recommended that you use sequential integers starting with 0. The Label parameter determines the text that is actually printed on the button. The Command parameter is G-Code that is executed whenever the button is pressed.

“Userbtn”,225,5,50,25,0,0,”G90”,”G90”,””,-1,-1,”g90.bmp”

Aux Out Buttons:

“AuxOut”, Left, Top, Width, Height, Channel, Unused, Label, AuxOn, AuxOff, ScanOn, ScanOff, Bitmap AuxOut creates buttons used to control auxiliary outputs. Channel should be set to the auxiliary channel you want

to control. Label determines the text that is displayed on the button. AuxOn is a G-Code command that turns on your auxiliary output and may utilize macros. AuxOff is the G-Code command that turns off the auxiliary output.

Note: The 0 channel is reserved for laser enable control only! Standard auxout do not use 0. “AuxOut”,280,35,50,25,0,0,”Laser”,”L251”,”L250”,-1,-1,”Laser.bmp” “AuxOut”,280,65,50,25,1,0,”AuxOut 1”,”M11C1”,”M12C1”,-1,-1,”Auxout.bmp”

Job Command Buttons:

“JobCmd”, Left, Top, Width, Height, Command, Unused, Label, Unused, Unused, ScanOn, ScanOff JobCmd buttons represent non G-code commands you want to send to CNC Controller. The Command

parameter can be one of the following: 1 = Abort motion 2 = Run current command 3 = Pause motion 4 = Refresh keypad file list “JobCmd”,0,0,0,0,1,0,”Abort”,””,””,17,0,””

“JobCmd”,0,0,0,0,3,0,”Pause”,””,””,13,0,””

Shell Command Buttons:

Shell command buttons allow you to create buttons inside the WinCnc window, which execute outside commands or programs. Any command that can be executed from the Windows START->RUN line can also be ran from a shell command button. The following example shows how to create a shell command button for the calculator application that is included in all versions of Windows.

["ShellCmdBtn", Left, Top, Width, Height, ButtonNum, Unused, Label, Command, Directory, ScanOn, [ ScanOff, Bitmap "ShellCmdBtn",215,95,50,25,0,0,"Calc.","calc.exe","",-1,-1,""

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Repeat Command Buttons:

"RptCmd", Left, Top, Width, Height, Command, Unused, Label, Unused, Unused, ScanOn, ScanOff RptCmd buttons represent non G-code commands you want to send to CNC Controller, using the serial keypad. These buttons are not shown on the main window. The Command parameter can be one of the following: RptCmd commands should be used for JobCmds that need repeating key messages 1 = Increase override 2 = Decrease override 3 = Increase laser power 4 = Decrease laser power "RptCmd",0,0,0,0,1,0,"Inc Override","","",7,0,"" "RptCmd",0,0,0,0,2,0,"Dec Override","","",8,0,"" "RptCmd",0,0,0,0,3,0,"Inc Laserp","","",6,0,"" "RptCmd",0,0,0,0,4,0,"Dec Laserp","","",5,0,""

Key Pad Out Buttons: “KeyPadOut”,Left, Top, Width, Height, Command, Unused, Label, Unused, Unused, ScanOn, ScanOff

KeyPadOut buttons represent commands you want to send to the Qterm II Console. The command parameter can be one of the following. 1 = Scroll keypad file list up 2 = Scroll keypad file list down 3 = Run current keypad file 4 = Refresh keypad file list “KeyPadOut”,0,0,0,0,1,0,”Up”,””,””,2,0,”” “KeyPadOut”,0,0,0,0,2,0,”Down”,””,””,3,0,””

AuxIn Indicators:

“AuxIn”, Type(0), Left, Top, Height, Width, Channel(1-32), Color(1-6), Label Auxin Indicators represent auxiliary inputs for which you want a status display. Channel corresponds to channel number in wincnc.ini.

AuxIn color settings: The following is the color schemes for the color section of the AuxIn screen line 1 - On=Green, Off=Red

2 - On=Green, Off=Gray 3 - On=Red, Off=Gray 4 - On=Red, Off=Green 5 - On=Gray, Off=Green 6 - On=Gray, Off=Red

Example:

“AuxIn”,0, 340, 60, 18, 1, 1, “Aux-In 1”,””

State Buttons:

State buttons represent the state of a feature on or off. The buttons will stay down when clicked until clicked again to disable the feature. The type sets the class of the feature. The example below displays type 8 which is for the scanner feature. If an L800 or L801 command it typed into the command line, the button will change states to represent the command. The commands are represented left to right, with the left command, L801 in the example, to represent what happens when the feature is disable, the state button is out in a normal state and can be clicked to turn on the feature. The second command “L800” is the command that is issued when the button is up and is clicked to the down state.

["StateBtn",Left,Top,Width,Height,Type,Unused,Label,Command,Unused,ScanOn,ScanOff "StateBtn",335,25,50,20,8,0,"Scanner","L801","L800",-1,-1,""

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State button types are as follows: 0 – Reserved

1 – Reserved 2 – Reserved 3 – Reserved 4 – Velocity mode for pump On/Off 5 – Reverse Mode for pump indicator. Indicates if running in reverse mode. 6 – Purge Mode for pump 7 – Tangential Knife mode On/Off 8 – 3D Probe Scanning On/Off 9 – Smart Bitmap engraving 10 – AutoAuxOut

Menu Buttons:

The Menu button can be used to add buttons to the main screen and serve as shortcuts to menu options. The syntax for the Menu button is as follows:

["MenuBtn",Left,Top,Width,Height,Function#,Unused,Label,Unused,Unused,ScanOn,ScanOff, [Bitmap,Group "MenuBtn",5,95,50,25,1,0,"Set Local","","",-1,-1,"",1

The Function # can only be set to 1 for the Settings->Local Coordinates menu option. Function numbers for other menu options will be added in future WinCnc versions.

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Program Operation:

WinCNC Controller has advanced features to provide the smoothest possible cuts. G-Code input is constantly buffered to ‘vector match’ moves. This means your machine only slows down when it needs to and then only as much as needed to stay within the acceleration parameters programmed. WinCNC Controller also does S-Curve acceleration through arcs and matches arc tangential velocities with straight moves to provide smooth arc moves. The result of these features is simply smoother cuts and less need for finishing operations. WinCNC Controller has a user-friendly interface that lets you take control of your machine providing features previously only found on custom industrial controllers.

Run the program by double clicking the WinCNC icon on your Windows desktop. Program options may be selected from the pull down menu using the mouse, alt + menukey, or function keys while the machine is stopped. Files can either be typed into the command line or you can use the File menu’s open option to bring the file name to the command line. Using the open command does not automatically run the file, it just brings the name to the command line.

Homing the Machine:

When WinCNC Controller is started the display is set to the last known position. If the machine has been moved manually or has drifted while powered down this position will not be accurate. The G28 command must be used to home the machine. G28 moves the WZ motors up to the hi limits, then moves the XY motors to their low limits. The heads are then moved away from the limits by the values specified in WINCNC.INI and each axis is set to zero. This position is Machine Zero.

It is important to use G28 to set Machine Zero since many CNC Controller features are calculated from this position. Soft Limits and Boundaries cannot be used if Machine Zero is not properly set. G28 will search for the limits at 50” per minute. The lim_step setting in WINCNC.INI can help minimize the impact to the machine when stopping at the limit switches.

G28 can also be used to home only specified axis. (i.e. G28Z homes only the Z axis) Normal machine operation using WinCNC Controller would to be: Start the program. Enter G28. Push ENTER. (Machine Goes Home) Enter Name of Part Program To Be Cut. Push ENTER. (Job File Runs)

Coordinate System:

The Machine Zero (MZ) set by homing the machine becomes the anchor point for all positions specified in subsequent G Code commands.

Local Zeros (LZ) are set using the G92, G92.1 and G92.2 commands The position display box displays the current axis coordinates and the axis coordinate modes. The axis coordinate

mode is displayed to the right of the axis position. A green box indicates that the axis has a Local Zero applied. A blue box on a horizontal axis indicates that a workspace other than G54 is in effect. A blue box on a vertical axis indicates that tool length measure is in effect. The coordinate modes show how the axis values in a given G code command will be interpreted.

MZ Coordinates Values are relative to MZ G92 Coordinates Values are relative to LZ specified by G92 G55,G56,G57 Coords for horizontal

axes.

Horizontal axes values are offset for vertical axes heads

G43 Coords for vertical axes Vertical axes values are offset for M37 tool measure values G92 and G55,G56,G57,G43 Values are offset for both

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G91 Mode:

G91 mode is called relative or incremental mode. In G91 mode values specify distances. For instance if the X position is currently 20 and G0 X8 is specified the machine would move +8 units of measure in X to X28.

A G Code program written in G91 mode may be run from any position. Since the moves are relative, the starting position does not matter, the program will run properly from any starting position. However to get the proper results the machine must be set to the proper position in relation to the workpiece before the piece is run.

The axis coordinate status does not have any effect on how the program runs. It does however affect the coordinate display while the program runs.

G90 Mode:

G90 mode is called absolute mode. In G90 mode values specify positions. If the X position is 20 and G0 X8 is specified the machine would move –12 units of measure in X to X8.

In G90 mode the situation is different. The initial of the machine position will not affect where the part runs since the first move will go to the absolute position specified on the table. Instead of setting the machine position properly before running a G90 program.

The G92 commands are used to change the coordinate system so that any position may be temporarily made to be Local Zero (LZ).

Most G90 programs are written relative to a starting position of X0Y0 with Z0W0 being either the bottom or top of the workpiece. All that is then necessary to run the program is to insure that the current LZ is set to match the program before running. There are several ways to do this.

The machine maybe positioned to the proper position and the G92 command used to set the proper coordinates for running.

Example: The workpiece is fixtured at X20Y20, is 1” thick and Z0 in the part file refers to the top of the workpiece:

G90 Commands in G90 Mode G92 Turn off any current G92’s G0Z2 Set Z 2” above the table 1” above the workpiece G0X20Y20 Go to corner of workpiece G92X0Y0Z1 Set this position to be 1” above LZ

The Axis Window shows:

Alternately LZ may be set by shifting MZ the desired amount using G92.1 Using G92.1 it is not necessary to move to the workpiece first.

Example:

G90 Commands in G90 mode G92.1 X20Y20Z1 Move LZ 20” in XY and 1” above the table

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The coordinate display shows the current position relative to the work piece. When writing a G Code program there must always be a starting point. Typically it would be the lower left corner

(in XY) of the piece to be machined and either the upper or lower surface of the workpiece or a position a known distance above the workpiece (ZW). In a G91 mode program this point does not need to be given a coordinate value.

In G90 mode this point is assigned a coordinate value (usually 0,0,0) and all positions are specified relative to this starting point.

When running the program the machine is positioned to this starting point and G92 is used to set position to the start position for the program. Alternately G92.1 may be used to shift MZ.

Workspace:

The G54/G55/G56/G57 functions are used to allow for easy switching between workspace coordinates. Each G54/G55/G56/G57 line you wish to use must be specified in the wincnc.ini file.

WinCnc.ini Setup: For descriptions see the Systems Configuration Section of the manual G54=X# Y# T# A# R# O# After configuring the G54/G55/G56/G57, the G54/G55/G56/G57 commands can be used to switch workspace

coordinates, or for rotating a rotational axis. If using the type 0 G54/G55/G56/G57 for switching vertical heads just use the G54/G55/G56/G57 command alone

to switch workspace coordinates. If using the type 1 G54/G55/G56/G57 for a rotational axis command G54/G55/G56/G57 X# Y#, where X and Y

are the positions to rotate towards.

Head Swap:

L12 provide a means of cutting with a head not specified within a program and of using multiple heads simultaneously.

Example: L12WZ moves Z whenever W is specified and moves W when Z is specified. L12ZZ moves Z and W together whenever Z is specified. L12 alone or L12ZW sets normal operation.

Tool Length Offset:

M37 is used to measure tool length and set ZWUV workspace. By using M37 it is not necessary to measure tool length for every workpiece thickness change. Using M37 in

combination with Soft Limits and Boundaries also provides a means of protecting the table from being routed accidentally. After M37 is set G28 will set the ZW to the actual position of the tool tip above the table.

Example: Move the Z head tool tip to the table. Command M37 Z0. M37 turns on G43 mode, indicating that tool length offsets are active. Tool length offsets can be disabled using

G49 and re-enabled with G43 without re-measuring.

Soft Limit / Boundaries:

Soft Limits are used to keep programs and command from moving into the limit switches. Values must be set in WINCNC.INI before using.

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Lolim=X#Y# Distance from MZ to XY low limit switches less .1” Hilim=X#Y#Z#W# Distance from MZ to XYZW high limit switches less .1”

ZW low limits should not be specified since desired positions vary with tool length.

Lobound=X#Y#Z#W# Distance from MZ to XY table edge and top Hibound=X#Y# Distance from MZ to XY table edge

ZW high boundaries should not be specified since desired positions vary with tool length. Soft Limits check absolute position command against the limit switch positions. If a position is commanded that

would result in a limit switch being hit a limit error will be displayed and the move will not be run. Boundaries check workspace positions. In G54 mode the Z head will not be allowed to leave the table. In G55

mode the Z head might move off the table but the W head will be kept on the table. ZW low boundary checking is available if M37 is used. Use M37 to set Z0W0 to the tabletop. The ZW hi limits

and low boundaries are then both set to 0. This allows movement between the limits and the table. Limits and Boundaries may be enabled or disabled in the Settings Menu and in WINCNC.INI using softlim=0 or 1

and boundary=0 or 1. Repeat Command:

The command or file name history may be viewed by pushing the TAB key. To repeat a command from the history list select the desired command or file name using the mouse, and then

click OK. Keypad:

WinCNC Controller Level 4 and above includes a keypad to allow transit and jog of the machine from up to 20 feet from the computer. Plug the keypad into the COM2: port on your computer or change settings in WINCNC.INI to select another available COM port.

There are three types of keypads that can be used with the WinCNC Controller. Type one is an input only keypad, which is a serial number pad, just like the one found on the far right of a standard keyboard. Each key can be configured individually in the CNCSCRN.INI file, using the ScanOn and ScanOff parameters. The type two keypad is an input/output keypad with a 20x4 LCD screen display. When this type of keypad is defined X,Y, and Z axis information is displayed on the keypad screen. This keypad can also be configured to browse and select files from the directory last used by the WinCNC Controller. Configuration for this keypad is done in the CNCSCRN.INI file, just as for keypad type one. To use the file browsing capabilities of keypad type two you will need to setup three “KeyPadOut” buttons, as shown in the previous CNCSCRN.INI Settings section. The type 3 is the 2Tech brand keypad with LCD display and optional emergency stop. This keypad would be configured the same way as the type 2 keypads.

NOTE: When defining keypad buttons it is important to set the ScanOff code to zero, only for buttons that you wish to use with the keypad. If this is not done properly a button can be pressed, but will not be released. When configuring the keypad for use with jog or transit keys this is particularly important because the motion will not stop when the key is released. It is recommended that the keypad setup is done after you have verified that all limit switches are working properly.

Below is a list of scan codes for both types of compatible keypads.

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Keypad Type 1 : w/out LCD

WINCNC.INI Setting: keypad=c [com port #] b1200 p1

Key: OnCode: OffCode:

1 96 64 2 97 65 3 98 66 4 99 67 5 100 68 6 101 69 7 102 70 8 103 71 9 104 72 ESC 105 73 / 106 74 * 107 75

- 108 76 + 109 77 . 110 78 0 111 79 ENTER 116 84 NUMLOCK 121 89

Keypad Type 2: w/ LCD

WINCNC.INI Setting: keypad=c [COM port #] b9600 p2

Key: OnCode: OffCode: Key: OnCode: OffCode

T1 1 0 SHIFT+T1 51 0 T2 2 0 SHIFT+T2 52 0 T3 3 0 SHIFT+T3 53 0 T4 4 0 SHIFT+T4 54 0 Left Arrow 5 0 SHIFT+Left Arrow 55 0 Right Arrow 6 0 SHIFT+Right Arrow 56 0 Up Arrow 7 0 SHIFT+Up Arrow 57 0 Down Arrow 8 0 SHIFT+Down Arrow 58 0 ESC 9 0 SHIFT+ESC 59 0 1 10 0 SHIFT+1 60 0 2 11 0 SHIFT+2 61 0 3 12 0 SHIFT+3 62 0 SPACE 13 0 SHIFT+SPACE 63 0 4 14 0 SHIFT+4 64 0 5 15 0 SHIFT+5 65 0 6 16 0 SHIFT+6 66 0 . 17 0 SHIFT+. 67 0 7 18 0 SHIFT+7 68 0 8 19 0 SHIFT+8 69 0 9 20 0 SHIFT+9 70 0 DEL 21 0 SHIFT+DEL 71 0 0 22 0 SHIFT+0 72 0 ENTER 23 0 SHIFT+ENTER 73 0

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Keypad Type 3: w/LCD

WinCnc.ini setting: keypad=c[COM port #] b9600 p3

Key: OnCode: OffCode: Key: OnCode: OffCode

CTRL 1 0 0 CTRL W 23 0 CTRL A 1 0 CTRL X 24 0 CTRL B 2 0 CTRL Y 25 0 CTRL C 3 0 CTRL Z 26 0 CTRL D 4 0 ESC 27 0 CTRL E 5 0 CTRL< 28 0 CTRL F 6 0 CTRL 29 0 CTRL G 7 0 CTRL= 30 0 CTRL H 8 0 CTRL - 31 0 CTRL I 9 0 SPACE 32 0 CTRl J 10 0 ! 33 0 CTRL K 11 0 “ 34 0 CTRL L 12 0 # 35 0 CTRL M 13 0 $ 36 0 CTRL N 14 0 % 37 0 CTRL O 15 0 & 38 0 CTRL P 16 0 ‘ 39 0 CTRL Q 17 0 ( 40 0 CTRL R 18 0 ) 41 0 CTRL S 19 0 * 42 0 CTRL T 20 0 + 43 0 CTRL U 21 0 , 44 0 CTRL V 22 0 - 45 0

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Keypad Type 3: w/LCD cont’

Key: OnCode: OffCode: Key: OnCode: OffCode

. 46 0 W 87 0 / 47 0 X 88 0 0 48 0 Y 89 0 1 49 0 Z 90 2 50 0 [ 91 3 51 0 \ 92 4 52 0 ] 93 5 53 0 ^ 94 6 54 0 _ 95 7 55 0 ` 96 0 8 56 0 A 97 0 9 57 0 B 98 0 : 58 0 C 99 0 ; 59 0 D 100 0 < 60 0 E 101 0 = 61 0 F 102 0 > 62 0 G 103 0 ? 63 0 H 104 0 @ 64 0 I 105 0 A 65 0 J 106 0 B 66 0 K 107 0 C 67 0 L 108 0 D 68 0 M 109 0 E 69 0 N 110 0 F 70 0 O 111 0 G 71 0 P 112 0 H 72 0 Q 113 0 I 73 0 R 114 0 J 74 0 S 115 0 K 75 0 T 116 0 L 76 0 U 117 0 M 77 0 V 118 0 N 78 0 W 119 0 O 79 0 X 120 0 P 80 0 Y 121 0 Q 81 0 Z 122 0 R 82 0 { 123 0 S 83 0 | 124 0 T 84 0 } 125 0 U 85 0 ~ 126 0 V 86 0 DEL 127 0

Simulate:

WinCnc supports the simulation of files to check for errors, to estimate runtime, and to check min/max positions. To use the simulate function of WinCnc make sure the file name is typed into the command line and instead of running the file, you will use the simulate call to simulate the file. This is done by using either the Simulate command found under the File menu, by pressing Ctrl+S, or by pressing the simulate button on the toolbar. Once you initiate the simulate feature, the software will display a screen showing the specifics of the file simulated which includes the starting (x,y) positions, the ending (x,y) positions, the min and max (x,y) positions, the number of lines ran in the file, and the total time it will take to run the file. NOTICE: The time function in the simulation feature does not take into account smoothing. If you have smoothing setup on your machine the time it takes for the file to run should be less than what is displayed in the simulation data.

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Viewer:

WinCnc contains a built in viewer window that will allow you to display the output of Gcode files before the job is actually ran. The viewer can also display a Gcode file line by line as it is ran by WinCnc. When the file is displayed in the viewer you can distinguish G0 moves from G1 moves by the color of the line. By default, G0 moves are shown as a black dashed line, G1 moves are displayed as a solid blue line. See the Screen Configurations section if a different color configuration is desired.

You can also re-center and zoom in\out of the display within the viewer. The commands\controls that are used with the viewer are as follows: To view a file before you run it, enter the file name into the command line and then press Ctrl+V, select View from the File menu, or press the viewer button on the toolbar. The file will be displayed line by line automatically when you run the file. Once the object is loaded into the viewer the following controls can be used:

Zoom in Incrementally – click left mouse button. Zoom out Incrementally – click right mouse button. Selected Zoom – hold down the left mouse button and drag box around area to zoom in on. Pan or re-center object – hold control and click either mouse button. Reset Image – hold shift and click either mouse button.

To setup the viewer window you must include lines in both the wincnc.ini and the cncscrn.ini file. WinCnc.ini Setup:

Table=X# Y# W# H# B# CncScrn.ini:

Example: “Display", "Viewer", 370, 150, 270, 270 Pump Control:

Wiring for the PCI 7200 Card and SX Daughter Board:

Pulse Width Modulation:

• Connect JP1 Pin 1 (Gate 0) to JP1 Pin 6 (Out 2).

• JP1 Pin 2 (Out 0) is the pump cont rol signal.

• JP1 Pin 4 (Out 1) is the pump reverse signal.

Frequency Mode:

• JP1 Pin 2 (Out 0) is the pump cont rol signal.

• JP1 Pin 4 (Out 1) is the pump reverse signal.

WinCnc.ini Setup: Pumpcont=T# L# H# A# B# I# R#

Commands:

L55, L56, L57, L58, L59 M(0-99)

Buttons:

Pump Mode On: "StateBtn",280,5,50,25,4,0,"Pump On","L55","",-1,-1,"" Pump Mode Off: "StateBtn",280,35,50,25,5,0,"Pump Off","L58","",-1,-1,"" Purge Mode: "StateBtn",280,65,50,25,6,0,"Purge","L56","L57",-1,-1,""

For descriptions see the Systems Configuration Section of the manual.

For details see the Screen Configuration Section of the manual.

For descriptions see the Systems Configuration Section of the manual/

For descriptions see the Commands Section of the manual

See also the State Buttons section in the Screen Configuration Section of the manual

Feed Rate Override:

WinCnc accepts feed overri des to increase/decrease the feed rate. T he feed rate can be adjusted from 1% to 200% of the programmed rate. The override rate cannot be set higher than the max velocity or G0 rate for a given axis. Use the insert key to increase and the delete key to decrease the programmed feed rate, holding control and pressing either insert or delete will result in the feed rate being reset to the programmed value. There is also a slider bar to the right of the feed rate screen display that can be use to initiate a feed rate override. The override feed rates will be displayed in place of the programmed feed rates in the display. The feed rate will change colors to depict that an override is in use. If the override rate is higher than the programmed rate the color of the feed rate display with be red, if it is lower than the programmed feed rate it will be blue.

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Manual Digitize:

WinCnc supports the ability to manually digitize a part and then output the file as either G-code or DXF format. The manual digitize toolbar is started by clicking File->Digitize->Manual. The toolbar icons are displayed and summarized in the screen display section of the manual. The Manual Digitize feature supports the addition of rapid moves, feed moves, and arc moves. It also has support for undo, close shape, and save. To digitize a part manually, place the part on the table and transit the machine to the selected starting point and then enable the manual digitize mode.

Now that manual digitization is enabled, to add a move into your digital file, transit the machine to the desired point and then press either the add rapid (G0) or add feed (G1) button on the toolbar depending on the type of move needed. To add an arc, move to the beginning of the arc and add either a rapid (G0) or feed (G1) move, then transit to any point along the arc and press the add arc point button on the toolbar. The first time the add arc button is pressed it is setting a mid-point for the given arc. Once you have the mid-point selected transit to the end of the arc and press the add arc button again. This will complete the arc move and add it to your digital file. Continue transiting along the part adding in the required move types.

Once you have your part completely digitized. Click the save button on the toolbar. If you saved the digitized file as a G-Code formatted file, you can then use that file with WinCnc. If you saved the file as a DXF file, you can import this file into any CAD/CAM package that supports DXF file formats and make any needed adjustments.

The Manual Digitize feature of WinCnc also supports the ability to undo any previous moves during the digitization. If at any point you wish to go back before moving the machine or adding a move press the undo button in the toolbar and the machine will lift the vertical head, move back to a previous location, and lower the vertical head back to it’s initial position. The location the undo button moves to depends on the last type of move you made. If it was simply a transit move out into the table, undo will move the machine back to the point you started at. If undo is used after adding in a new move, the machine will move back to the last point that was added to the file.

The manual digitize feature also has support for closing shapes. The close shape button works by adding a feed style move from the current point to the first point. The close shape feature handles only 1 shape at a time, and any rapid moves that are added repositions the first point of the shape to the ending point of the rapid move. If no rapid moves are added, the starting position for the shape remains at the initial point.

For example, two squares that are 10”x10” with a 5” separation along the X-Axis would be digitized as follows. Start by transiting the machine the desired starting point and enabling the manual digitize feature. Once it is enabled transit the machine to X10Y0 and add a feed move. Next transit the machine to X10Y10 and add a feed move. Next transit the machine to X0Y10 and add a feed move. At this point three of the four needed sides of the square have been added. We will now use the close shape button to continue with the example. Once the close shape button is pressed, the vertical head will lift, the machine will move to the starting point of the shape, and the vertical head will drop back to its previous position. Once the machine finishes moving, transit the machine to X15Y0 and then add a rapid move using the add rapid button in the toolbar. This will set the current position as the starting point of the next shape. This example would then output a file with two separate 10”x10” squares with a 5” separation between them.

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Auto Digitizing:

WinCnc supports 3D digitized scanning. The procedure for using a digitizer is to position the probe over the Z0 plane and perform an L82 command to measure the 0 plane. Once this has been done, position the probe over the beginning of the scan rectangle, you can perform a G92XY at this point if you want the corner to be (0,0). If the probe is enabled and it comes into contact with something while transiting, you must use the transit move the probe up in order to release it. Now select the File->Digitize->Automatic menu item to show the Auto Digitize dialog box. Enter the area to scan, the desired scan increments, and the type of probe you are using. Then click the Start button. A successfully completed scan will create a file named scan.stl, a scan that is aborted in the middle of the scanning process will generate a partial file with all points after the abort set to Z0.

The specifics of setting up the WinCnc ini file and each of the scanning commands are explained in detail in their respective sections of the manual. The ini settings needed are an auxin connected to the probe that is on when the probe is touched and a scan line. Specifications for the ini file settings are listed under the 3D Digitizing section of the System Configuration portion of the manual. The commands to reference for the digitizer are L82, L83, L800, L801 L802, and L803. These commands are explained in detail in the Command Reference.

Type of scan to perform. The type of probe that you are using could also determine this, i.e. a side-scanning probe can do up/down scans, but an up/down probe cannot do a side scan. *Up/Down corresponds to the L803 command *Side to Side corresponds to the L802 command

Length of area to be digitized. Width of area to be digitized.

Distance between digitized points on the Y axis. Distance between digitized points on the X axis.

keys to

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Frame Scan Digitizing:

Default values: XY increment 0.5

Z increment 0.1 XY feedrate 30 Z feedrate 30 Bottom Offset 0 Top Offset 0 XY tolerance 0.01 Scan Width 0 Scan Length 0 Scan Center Unchecked Center Scan Direction Negative Slice Scan Direction Positive Side to Scan Top Z Height to Calibrate 0 Distance to Raise Stuck Probe 1

Scan Increment: The distance the probe will attempt to move to reach new points. The actual amount can be less if the probe hits something during a move.

Scan Feedrate: Bottom Offset: Top Offset: Distance to shift the top scan data. This distance can be positive or negative. XY Tolerance: The allowable difference between points on the X or Y-axis when finding an edge. Example: XY

Tolerance is 0.01, the current X point is -0.4370 and the previous X point was -0.4467. The difference is less than the allowable tolerance, so the slice will end.

Maximum Scan Dimensions: probe to search for an edge. If the board will be clamped on the ends or sides, input in the distance between the clamps for that axis. For the other horizontal axis, set the size to the maximum amount that the probe should travel assuming that it doesn’t find an edge. Always use positive values.

Center Scan Direction: travel from high Machine Y to low Machine Y.

Slice Scan Direction: The direction that the probe will travel on the X-axis. If set to negative, the probe will travel from high Machine X to low Machine X.

Slice Position Boxes: The input boxes beside the checkboxes in the slice scan group. This is the position on the Y-axis where the slice will be measured. Always use positive values, even for negative scans.

Side to Scan:

NOTE: A complete frame scan will consist of a Top and a Bottom scan. This means that the Frame Scan utility must be ran once for each side. The values that you set in the previous scan will be retained in their appropriate locations, so there is no need to retype them. The utility will compile all slices after each scan.

The speed that machine will travel between points.

Distance to shift the bottom scan data. This distance can be positive or negative.

These dimensions should be set to the maximum distance that the user wants the

The direction that the probe should travel on the Y-axis. If set to negative, the probe will

The side of the board to be scanned, Top or Bottom.

How to Use the Frame Scan Digitizing Feature:

1. Start WinCNC. Important! Make sure to do a G28Z or an L28Z to set the machine Z zero to a level above the highest point of the workspace. This is necessary because the machine does a G53 (moves to machine Z zero) between slices. If you do a G53 and machine Z zero is below material height, the probe will hit the surface at rapid speed and be forced to stop very quickly, which could result in damage to the probe or the part.

2. Move the probe to the XY location where you want to start the scan.

3. Do a G92XY to set this beginning point to local zero.

4. If you want to do an L82, move the probe to the desired position.

5. Click File->Digitize->Frame to open the Frame Scan dialog box.

6. Click Browse and set the file name and path to use. The file will always save with a .CSV file extension.

7. Setup the Scan Increments (positive numbers).

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8. If a Top or Bottom offset is to be used, set it. The default is zero.

9. Check the Scan Center box if a center scan is to be perform ed.

10. Choose the center scan direction.

11. Choose the slice scan direction.

12. Check the box next to a slice, then enter a Y position (positive). Repeat this for the number of slices desired.

13. After slices have been chosen and values are entered, choose the side to scan - Top or Bottom.

14. If an L82 is to be performed, enter the new Z value for the surface and press Calibrate. The probe will descend to the board and, when it touches, will calibrate the board surface to the height set in the box. This is very useful if you know the thickness of the board. Just calibrate to half of the thickness for each side and the final point cloud will center around Z zero. Example: The board is measured at 2.5” thickness. If the board is calibrated to 1.25” for each side at the point where it was measured, the finished scan should center around Z zero - half above zero, half below.

15. Set the height for the probe to raise if stuck. If the probe’s Z zero is below its current position and it sticks, the probe will try to raise the distance specified here. If the Z zero is above the current position and the probe sticks, the probe will raise to zero. In either case the user is asked to “unstick” the probe and hit Enter - after which the scan will continue, starting with the point where the probe stuck.

16. Click Run. Important! This will start the digitizing process and the machine will begin moving. If Options- >AutoPreview is enabled the user will have to press ENTER again to start digitizing.

17. After the first side scan is completed, turn the part over to setup scanning for the other side.

18. If the starting point has changed, do a G92XY to reset the local zero.

19. If you are using the L82 setting for bringing the top and bottom together, move the probe the same X,Y point that was used on the other side of the part.

20. Click File->Digitize->Frame to open the Frame Scan dialog box.

21. The values for the previous scan will still be set. Leave all values set “as is” except the slice direction and the side to scan.

22. If the L82 is to be performed, make certain that the correct value is in the box and click Calibrate.

23. Click Run. Important! This will start the digitizing process and the machine will begin moving. If Options- >AutoPreview is enabled the user will have to press ENTER again to start digitizing.

24. After this side scan is completed, your CSV file will be complete.

NOTE:

A large XY increment, combined with a large Z increment, can cause rough edges. Too large of an XY increment, combined with too small a Z increment might cause the scan to end before the true edge is found, especially if the XY tolerance is set too large.

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Command Reference:

Parameters in [Brackets] are optional.

Values:

XYZWIJ . . .

Example: XYZ is equivalent to X0Y0Z0.

F Feed Velocity

Example: F60 sets all axes in the federate override command group to a Feed Velocity of 60 (see “Vgroup=”).

G1 X F60 sets the X axis and all other axes grouped with X to a Feed Velocity of 60.

F100 X Y sets the X and Y axes to a Feed Velocity of 100. It also sets any other axes that are grouped with either axis to a Feed Velocity of 100. For information about axis grouping, see “Vgroup=”.

Feed Velocity changes affect all axis in that Vgroup.

P Stored Positions

H Stored Home Positions

Axis Specification

[X#] [Y#] [Z#] etc.

Axis values are specified with a decimal point. A value with no decimal is read as an integer value. No value is equivalent to specifying 0.

Velocity is stored separately for Linear XY, Linear ZW. Arc’s Rapid and Feed Velocity is stored separately for Linear Moves. Independent velocities are stored based on the XYZW specified in the line containing the F# command. Velocity is specified in units of measure per minute.

Move to the selected stored position.

Move to the selected stored Home position.

S Spindle Speed

[ ] Comment

Example: [This is a comment]

{ } Braces

Sets the spindle speed to the given value.

Used to add comments to programs. A closing bracket is optional.

Used to substitute axis or parameter values in a line of G-Code. Internally defined variables as well as constant numbers can be used within the braces. Following is a list of internally defined variables and what they represent.

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TP1= Tool number, tool changer 1. TP2= Tool number, tool changer 2. TN1= Tool number 1 + 10. TN2= Tool number 2 + 20. TS1= Tool number 1 + tool changer 1 offset. TS2= Tool number 2 + tool changer 2 offset. TH1= Tool height for tool changer 1. TH2= Tool height for tool changer 2. TM1= Height of a tool length measure switch. Set using M37.1. TMX= X position of a tool length measure switch. TMY= Y position of a tool length measure switch. TMI= X position of a second tool length measure switch. (In rare cases, all heads

cannot reach the same tool measure switch.) TMJ= Y position of a second tool length measure switch. (See TMI.) TMD= Rapid move distance for auto tool measure. TMF= Feed rate for auto tool measure.

Addition variables can be defined in the CNC.MAC file. Defined variables and constants can be used together with simple math operators. ( * ) multiplication, ( / ) division, ( + ) addition, ( - ) subtraction.

Example: G0Z{TH1+2} Moves Z to tool height 1, plus 2 units.

NOTE: ANY use of braces requires a value or axis spec and a number. The second parameter inside the braces must be a number.

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G Codes:

G0 Rapid Move

G0 [X#] [Y#] [Z#] [W#]

G0.1 Rapid Move with Vertical Lift

G0.1 [X#] [Y#]

Example: X1Y1 is equivalent to G0 X1Y1 if mode is G0

G1 Feed Move

G1 [X#] [Y#] [Z#] [W#]

Example: X1Y1 is equivalent to G1 X1Y1 if mode is G1

G2 Clockwise Arc

G2 [X#] [Y#] [I#] [J#] [Z#] [W#]

G3 Counter Clockwise Arc

G3 [X#] [Y#] [I#] [J#] [Z#] [W#]

G4 Dwell

G4 X[#]

Example: G4 [Ready To Start Section 2]

Moves to the position specified at Rapid velocity. G0 is modal. After a G0 is executed lines with no gcode command are executed as a G0.

First lifts all vertical heads then moves the position specified at Rapid velocity then drops the vertical heads back to their previous positions.

Moves to the position specified at Feed velocity. G1 is modal. After a G1 is executed lines with no gcode command are executed as a G1.

Moves to the position specified at Feed velocity. I is the X distance to the center point. J is the Y distance to the center point. If no XY move is specified a full circle is cut. If no I or J is specified previous I J values are kept. Moves to the position specified at Feed velocity. I is the X distance to the center point. J is the Y distance to the center point. If no XY move is specified a full circle is cut. If no I or J is specified previous I J values are kept. Stops movement for the time specified by the X value in seconds. There is no limit to delay time. If no time is specified then the machine will be stopped until the operator pushes ENTER. Place a comment after the dwell to prompt the operator.

Never use Dwell to stop the machine while changing parts! Instead program a single part and use the TAB key at the Program prompt. This will repeat the last part cut.

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G9 Smoothing

G9 S[#]

G20 Set Unit to Inches G21 Set Unit to Centimeters G22 Set Unit to Millimeters G23 Return to last used unit G28 Return to machine zero

G28 [X] [Y] [Z] [W]

G31 Stop file parsing

G31

Example: L91 G1 Z-10 F20 M28 G31 M37 Z1

Enables vector smoothing. S is smoothing factor, 1 being no smoothing. Highest smoothing factor is machine dependent, stepper machines typically use S5, and servo machines typically use S1. Too high a factor can result in missed steps or motor stalls. Smoothing can also be set in the WINCNC.INI file using G09 = S# Converts unit of measure to inches. Converts unit of measure to centimeters. Converts unit of measure to millimeters. Returns to the last used unit of measure. Moves specified Axis’s to Lo Limit for XY – Hi Limit for ZW. Moves specified Axis’s to WINCNC.INI specs from limits. Sets all Axis positions to 0. All Axis’ are moved if none are specified. Must be used with the M28 command to measure machine position after touching a limit switch.

G40 Cutter Diameter Compensation

Off

G40

G41 Cutter Diameter Compensation

Left

G41

G42 Cutter Diameter Compensation

Right

G42

G43 Tool Length Offset On

G43 [Z] [W] [U] [V]

G49 Tool Length Offset Off

G49 [Z] [W] [U] [V]

G50 G51 Scaling Mode On

G53 Rapid Move

Scaling Mode Off G50 Cancels the scaling mode.

G51 [X#] [Y#] [Z#] [I#] [J#] [K#] [C#]

G53 [X#] [Y#] [Z#] [W#]

Turns off Cutter Diameter Compensation.

Compensates for differences in nominal and actual tool diameters. Starts to the left on the first move.

Compensates for differences in nominal and actual tool diameters. Starts to the right on the first move.

Sets tool length offsets to the values set by the last M37 command. G43 alone turns all offsets on. Cancels tool length offsets. G49 alone turns all offsets off.

Enables the scaling factor. Scale each axis type based on the values specified by X# Y# Z#. The object will be centered based on the I# (X center) J# (Y) K#(Z). You can center all axis using the C# line.

Moves to the position specified at rapid velocity, ignoring tool measures and local coordinates. G53 alone will lift all vertical or type 3 axis.

G54 G54 Workspace

Rotational: G54 [X#] [Y#]

G55 G55 Workspace

Rotational: G55 [X#] [Y#]

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Select the Z head. If G54 is commanded from G55, G56, or G57 mode, the Z head will be moved to the current XY position.

Select the W head. If G55 is commanded from G54, G56, or G57 mode, the W head will be moved to the current XY position.

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G56 G56 Workspace

Rotational: G56 [X#] [Y#]

Select the U head. If G56 is commanded from G54, G55, or G57 mode, the U head will be moved to the current XY position.

G57 G57 Workspace

Rotational: G57 [X#] [Y#]

G73 Chip Break Cycle

G73 [X#] [Y#] [Z#] [R#] [Q#] F#]

G80 End Drill Cycle

G80

G81 Drill Cycle

G81 [X#] [Y#] [Z#] [R#] [F#]

G82 Dwell Cycle

G82 [X#] [Y#] [Z#] [R#] [P#] F#]

G83 Peck Drill Cycle

G83 [X#] [Y#] [Z#] [R#] [Q#] F#]

Select the V head. If G57 is commanded from G54, G55, or G56 mode, the V head will be moved to the current XY position.

Moves to XY specified at Rapid velocity. On the first peck, moves to R retract height at Rapid velocity, moves to Q peck depth at F Feed velocity, lifts 0.05” at Rapid velocity to break the chip, moves to next peck depth at Feed velocity. The cycle repeats until Z depth is reached. Then moves back to retract height R at Rapid velocity. Without this cycle, some materials can produce a long “stringer” which can become a safety issue to the operator.

Used to disable the G81 Drill Cycle mode. Note: Switching to G0 or G1 will also break out of the drill cycle mode.

Moves to XY specified at Rapid velocity. Moves to R (clearing height) at Rapid velocity. Moves to Z specified at Feed velocity. Moves back to R at Rapid velocity. F allows you to set the feed rate.

Moves to XY specified at Rapid velocity. Moves to R (clearing height) specified at Rapid velocity. Moves to Z specified at Feed velocity. If P is specified, bit pauses that amount of time at the bottom of the hole, then moves back to R at Rapid velocity. P is measured in milliseconds (thousandths of one second). F allows you to set the feed rate. Moves to XY specified at Rapid velocity. On the first peck, moves to R retract height at Rapid velocity, moves to peck depth Q at Feed velocity, then moves back to retract height at Rapid velocity. On each subsequent peck, moves at Rapid velocity to within 0.05” of previous peck depth, then moves at Feed velocity to next peck depth. Cycle repeats until Z depth is reached. Then moves back at Rapid velocity to retract height R. The F allows user to set the feed rate.

G90 Absolute Mode

G90

G91 Relative Mode

G91

G92 Set Local Coordinates

G92 [X#] [Y#] [Z#] [W#]

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Can be specified with other G Codes on any line. XYZW values from the current line forward are read as absolute coordinates. IJ values are always relative to the current XY position, not absolute positions, regardless of G90/G91 mode.

Can be specified with other G Codes on any line. XYZW values from the current line forward are read as relative movements from the current position.

Used to specify a new coordinate system for running absolute mode programs. Use G92 alone to restore the Machine Coordinates. G92 X0 Y0 Z0 W0 sets the current position to zero. G92 then restores the Machine Coordinates values.

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G92.1 Shift MZ Coordinates

G92.1 [X#] [Y#] [Z#] [W#]

Similar to G92 except that the coordinate system produced shifts Machine Zero by the amount specified. This is useful since a given local coordinate system can be set without positioning the head to a certain position first. G92 X10 Y10 sets the absolute position X10 Y10 to X0 Y0 in local coordinates. G92.1 may also be used to restore a single axis to absolute coordinates. G92.1 X0 leaves YZW local coordinates but sets X back to absolute coordinates.

G92.2 Shift LZ Coordinates

G92.2 [X#] [Y#] [Z#] [W#]

G92.3 Stores and Restores G92

values

G92.3

Similar to G92.1 except that the coordinate system shift is added to the current local coordinates instead of replacing them. This is useful for ‘jogging’ a local position. If the Z head has been set for running a G90 mode file but then needs to set to cut .010” deeper G92.2Z-.01 will accomplish this with a single command. Can be useful as a macro.

Allows the user to switch back and forth between local and absolute coordinates. Use the G92.3 command without any parameters or axis characters. If G92 positions are set on any axis then they will be stored and cleared. The next G92.3 call will restore the previous G92 values even if they have been cleared by using G92.

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L Codes:

L0, L2 Ignored

L1 Spindle Speed Control using

the spin.mac macro

L3 Set Home Position

L3 [X] [Y] [Z] [W]

L4 Return To Home

L4 [X] [Y] [Z] [W]

L10 Cut Array

L10 [R#] [C#] [X#] [Y#] [E#]

Ignored commands are not executed but not flagged as errors.

Calls the spin.mac macro for spindle speed control. Spin.mac must be a file in the WinCnc directory.

Stores current position of each axis specified. Values specified are ignored.

Moves each axis specified to the last L3 position stored. Values specified are ignored.

Sets up array cutting. Repeats all code following until the end of the file or another L10 is reached. Code following L10 is run until the end of file or another L10. Program pointer is moved back to initial L10. The head is moved to the next column or row specified by XY at rapid velocity. Cycle repeats until all array points have been cut. L10 specified without RCXY values can be used to end an array cut. Lines that follow will not be repeated. If an ‘E’ is found on the L10 command line then WinCnc will skip the final move back to the starting position at the end of the array. If no ‘E’ is found then WinCnc will move back to the starting position at the end of the array

L11 Set Axis Ma pping

L11 [X] [Y] [Z] [W]

Example: L11 XYWZ swaps the W and Z axis, L11 XYZW moves Z and W together.

L12 Set Axis Ma pping

L12 [X] [Y] [Z] [W]

Example: L12 WZ swaps the W and Z axis, L12 ZZ moves Z and W together.

L13 Set Axis Ma pping

L13 [X] [Y] [Z] [W]

L20 Enable Soft Limits

L20 [X1, X2]

L21 Disable Soft Limits

L21

Allows re-mapping of axis inputs. Specify the axis’s that should receive the input from XYZW in that order. Specify L11 alone to return to normal parsing.

Allows re-mapping of axis inputs. Specify the axis’s that should receive the input from ZW in that order. This command works like L11 except that the XY inputs are skipped. Specify L12 alone to return to normal parsing.

Allows re-mapping of axis on a pulse basis. This command works like L11. Specify L13 alone to return to normal mapping.

Enable Soft Limit and Boundary Checking: L20 X1 enables Boundaries only. L20 X2 enables Soft Limits only. L20 alone enables both. Disable Soft Limit and Boundary Checking Soft Limits and Boundaries are used to define a cutting area which is checked during parsing of a file or command. This effectively keeps the machine from moving out of a defined area. L21 disables Soft Limit and Boundary checking.

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L22 Set Lo Boundaries

L22 [X#] [Y#] [Z#] [W#]

Set Lo Boundaries to values specified. If no values are given then all Lo Boundaries are set to Wincnc.INI defaults.

L23 Set Hi Boundaries

L23 [X#] [Y#] [Z#] [W#]

L28 Set Position

L28 [X#] [Y#] [Z#] [W#]

L30 Knife Mode On

L30

L31 Knife Mode Off

L31

L32 Saw Mode On

L32

L33 Saw Mode Off

L33

L34 AutoAuxOut Enable

L34 [D#]

L35 AutoAuxOut Disable

L35[D#]

L40 Feed Rate Override

L40 [P#]

L41 Shell Command

L41 C:\Path\Program.exe

L50 Generate a Set Frequency

L50

L50 [F#]

Set Hi Boundaries to values specified. If no values are given then all Hi Boundaries are set to Wincnc.INI defaults. Sets Machine Coordinates. Machine Coordinates specify the fixed machine zero point for your machine. L28 is normally used only to write a custom homing program. L28 does not move the machine, but sets the current position to the values specified. Use G92 to set a local coordinate system for running absolute mode programs from any table position. Enables support for the Knife Mode.

Disables support for the Knife Mode.

Enables support for the Saw Mode.

Disables support for the Saw Mode.

Enables an auxiliary output that will turn on during G1/G2/G3 moves, and will turn off for all other moves. L34D# sets the dwell time in seconds used when the channel is set to on and L35D# sets the dwell time in seconds when the channel is set to off. When the ‘D’ parameter is used with the L34 command the “AutoAuxOut” mode does not change. L34 parameters are set in the WINCNC.INI file by the “Autoaux=” line. Disables the auxiliary output that is turned on by the L34 command. L35D# sets the dwell time in seconds when the channel is set to off. When the ‘D’ parameter is used with the L35 command the “AutoAuxOut” mode does not change. Allows user to set the feed rate override by command. P must be within the bounds specified in the ini file. If not, the command is ignored. The L40 command without a P# resets the feed rate to the default. Allows the user to run an executable program from within WinCNC. NOTE: There is no error reporting for this command. If the path or filename are incorrect the command will fail without aborting. Generates a set frequency using the ISA 7120 card where F# is the number of desired pulses per second. L50 alone will stop the output signal.

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L51 Set D/A

L51 [V#] [P#] [S#]

L53 Set Vertical Head Height L55 Pump Velocity Mode On

L56 Pump Purge Mode On L57 Pump Off L58 Pump Off with Auto Reverse L59 Set Up Pump Max

L59 [M#]

L70 Re-Enter Last Command

L80 Set SST Servo Drive Mode

L80R L80F

L82 Measures the Surface

L82 L82 [Z#]

L83 Measures Z Depth

L83 X[#] Y[#]

Sets the output voltage for DA. The V parameter is used to set the DA by voltage, the P to set the DA by a Percentage, and the S is used to set the DA by spindle speed. ONLY 1 PARAMETER CAN BE USED. Raises all vertical heads as high as possible while keeping the bits at equal height. Enables velocity matched pump control. Sets pump to purge mode. Stops the pump. Stops the pump, using auto reverse. Sets the pump max to the specified M parameter.

When L70 is used in a file the last used command will automatically be re-entered on the command line after file completion. L80R sets SST drives to rapid mode, low resolution.

L80F set SST drives to feed mode, high resolution. L82Z# measures the surface with the probe and sets the measured point to the Z value given. L82 alone will set the measured point to Z0.

L83 command will do a one-shot Z probe at the specified location, and record the XYZ position values in a comma delimited text file named scan.csv. Where X# and Y# specify the (X,Y) coordinates to move to before doing the depth probe.

L90 One Time Absolute

L91 One Time Relative

L92 Cancel G92 Restore

L92

L110 Tool Change

L110 [T#]

L111 Test Tool Number

L111 [T#]

L90 is used in a command to specify G90 coordinates on one line without changing program mode to G90.

L91 is used in a command to specify G91 coordinates on one line without changing program to G91. The current G92 Local Coordinate system is saved every time a program is started or a subprogram is called using M98. When the program is finished the original G92 system is restored. This is not desirable if the program is being used to preset a system configuration for other programs. L92 causes the normal G92 Coordinate restore to be skipped after the program containing the L92 is finished. Sets current tool number for machines with an automatic tool changer. The tool number is available as {TP1} in subsequent commands. Run next line if tool number is equal to T#

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L111.1 Test Tool Number with Dual Tool

Changers

L111.1 [T#]

L112 Test Tool Number

L112 [T#]

L113 Spindle Speed Conditions

L113[L#][H#][V#]

Run next line if both tool numbers are equal to T#

Skip next line if tool number is equal to T#

Skip the next line if the V# is not greater than the L# and less than the H#.

L120 Tool Change

L120 [T#]

L201 Set 201 Signal Command

L201 FileName T# C# S#

L202 Set 202 Signal Command

L202 [Command]

L210 Selects Alternate Low Limits

L210 [X] [Y] [Z] [W]

L211 Selects Alternate High Limits

L211 [X] [Y] [Z] [W]

L212 Selects Primary Limits

L212

L213 Dual Axis, Select Main

L213 [X] [Y] [Z] [W]

L214 Dual Axis, Select Secondary

L214 [X] [Y] [Z] [W]

L215 Dual Axis, Select Both Axis

L215 [X] [Y] [Z] [W]

L249 Laser Power Setting

L249 [P#]

L250 Vector Laser Off L251 Vector Laser On L251.1 Laser Dwell

Sets current tool number for machines with an automatic tool changer. The tool number is available as {TP2} in subsequent commands.

Sets the command used with the 201 signal type.

Sets the command used with the 202 signal type.

Selects axis to use alternate low limits

Selects axis to use alternate high limits

Selects the Primary Limits for all axis.

Selects the main motor on a dual motor axis.

Selects the secondary motor on a dual motor axis.

Selects both motors on a dual motor axis.

Using the L249 command allows you specify the laser power.

Example: L249P50 (sets laser power to 50)

Disables vector laser cutting. Enables vector laser cutting. Turns laser on for specified period of time.

L251.1 [D#]

L300 Lock Axis

L300 [XYZW]

L301 Unlock Axis

Locks specified axis motion. Any motion commanded to a locked axis will be ignored

Unlocks specified axis motion.

L301 [XYZW]

L400 Create Home File

L400

L401 Recall Positions

L401

Creates a home file at the machines current position.

Moves all axis to the positions where they were at previous to the last file ran.

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L500 Store Absolute Positions

L500 [X, Y, Z..] [P H T] L# C# N”Pos Name”

L501 Store Local Positions

L501 [X, Y, Z..] [P H T] L# C# N”Pos Name”

L800 Disable Probe

L800

L801 Enable Probe

L801

L802 Scan Given Rectangle

Uses an up/down, side-to-side probe type

L802 [X# Y# I#]

L803 Scan Given Rectangle

Uses an up – down probe type

[X, Y, Z..] – axes to set positions for if none specified then all axis positions are stored.

[P H T] – Type of Position (P)osition, (H)ome Position, (T)ool Position. Can only use one.

L# - 0 no vertical head life, 1 include head lift. C# - Clearance for vertical heads if L1. N”Name” – Name for specified position. Must be less

than 16 characters long. [X, Y, Z..] – axes to set positions for if none specified then all axis positions are stored.

[P H T] – Type of Position (P)osition, (H)ome Position, (T)ool Position. Can only use one.

L# - 0 no vertical head life, 1 include head lift. Default is L1.

C# - Clearance for vertical heads if L1. N”Name” – Name for specified position. Must be less

than 16 characters long. Disables the probe while transiting.

Enables the probe while transiting.

Scans a given rectangle XY with an increment of I in an up/down, and side-to-side style scan.

Scan a given rectangle XY with an increment of I in an up/down style scan.

L803 [X# Y# I#]

L810 Scan Slice (Drop-off Detection)

Uses up, down, side-to-side probe type. L810 FILENAME.EXT [X#] [Y#] I# K#

Only one Axis can be scanned at a time: X, or Y.

Digitizes a slice (a line), either in X direction, or Y direction and saves the points to a text file. If a dropoff is encountered, or distance stated in X or Y is reached, the slice is saved and the scan is ended. Filename.ext – replace with your filename. Do not surround with quotation marks.

X# - the actual X axis distance that you want the probe to travel, looking for an edge. If it finds one, the file is saved and the scan ends.

Y# - works like X#, except on the Y axis. I# - the maximum increment for the horizontal axis. K# - the vertical increment (how high the probe

raises).

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M11 Auxiliary Output On

M11 [C#]

M12 Auxiliary Output Off

M12 [C#]

M13 Auxiliary Output On

M13 [C#]

M14 Auxiliary Output Off

M14 [C#]

M17 Pause Until Input On

M17 [C#]

M18 Pause Until Input Off

M18 [C#]

Controls auxiliary outputs. Channel specified by # is turned on. Port and bit addresses are setup in WINCNC.INI.

Note: For use with a Drill Bank

A d# can be added to the M11 command for use with a drillbank. The d# is the binary number of channels up to the n# specified in the drillbank line to turn on.

Example:

M11D7 would turn on the first 3 channels of a ten channel drill bank. Controls auxiliary outputs. Channel specified by # is turned off. Port and bit addresses are setup in WINCNC.INI. Same as M11, except the output is turned off without pausing motion.

Same as M12, except the output is turned off without pausing motion.

Wait for channel specified by # to come on. Port and bit addresses are setup in WINCNC.INI.

Wait for channel specified by # to go off. Port and bit addresses are setup in WINCNC.INI.

M17.1 Run Next If Input On

M17.1 [C#]

M17.2 Run Next if Aux Out is On

M17.2 [C#]

M18.1 Run Next If Input Off

M18.1 [C#]

M28 Disable Limit Abort

M29 Disable Limit Abort

Run next command only if channel specified by # is on. Port and bit addresses are setup in WINCNC.INI.

Run the next command only if channel specified by the # is on. Port and bit addresses are setup in WINCNC.INI. Run next command only if channel specified by # is off. Port and bit addresses are setup in WINCNC.INI.

M28 is used to write your own home program instead of using G28 to home the machine. CNC Controller normally aborts a program when a limit switch is encountered. Adding M28 to a G0 or G1 command disables the program abort and instead stops the limited axis while allowing other axis’s to continue. Limit Cushions are disabled while using M28 so any move done with M28 should be done slowly to avoid machine damage. M28 must be specified on each line separately. M29 is used to write your own home program instead of using G28 to home the machine. Adding M29 to a G0 or G1 command disables the program abort and instead stops the current G Code line but continues on the following line. M29 must be specified on each line separately.

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M37 Measure Tool

M37 [Z#] [W#] [U#] [V#]

M37.1 Measure Tool for Calibrating

G37

M37.1 [Z#] [W#] [U#] [V#]

Example: Jog the Z head to the spoilboard. Enter M37Z0 to the Z work coordinate to 0.

Once Tool Length Offsets are set, Boundaries may be used to insure that the table is not routed by accident. Normally zero values are set to the top of the spoilboard. Use G92 to set material thickness if programs reference zero from the top of material. This eliminates re-measuring tool for different thickness materials. G43 and G49 are used to enable and disable offsets.

M37 is used to set Tool Length Offsets. The end of the tool is first set to a known position. M37 is then specified to set the tool length offset. M37.1 is used to store a tool measure in the TM1 variable. This command is used primarily with calibrating G37 for automatic tool measuring.

M98 Subprogram Call

M98 <filename>

M98.1 Subprogram Call

M98.1 <filename>

M99 End Subprogram

Run a subprogram. A subprogram may be any G Code file. Control is passed back to the calling program when finished. To run a G90 mode subprogram from any position on the table use G92X#Y#Z#W# to set the local coordinates at the beginning of the file. Same as M98, except line numbers in the subprogram are not counted. This is most useful for macros that call subprograms. Ends a subprogram.

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Macro File Configuration:

The CNC.MAC file allows the user to create his or her own commands, using commands already built into CNC Controller. If macros are not used, a blank text file should be created in the installation directory, and named CNC.MAC.

If the user wanted to create shortcut commands to turn auxiliary output channel 2, which controls the spindle power, on and off the entries to the CNC.MAC file might be as follows:

M1 = M11C2 [SPINDLE ON] M2 = M12C2 [SPINDLE OFF]

Macro commands defined in the CNC.MAC file can only contain a single command. If multiple commands are needed within a macro, you can define a macro that calls a subroutine. Using a subroutine, you can call multiple commands. The following example shows how to set a macro to call a subroutine and an example of what that subroutine would contain. This example demonstrates a macro that calls a subroutine that will turn on a spindle and wait for it to get up to speed before moving.

The Macro Define:

M3= M98 SPON.MAC [SPINDLE ON]

The Subroutine:

M11C1 [SPINDLE ON} M17C10 [WAIT FOR SPEED UP]

Another useful feature of the CNC.MAC file is to disable unwanted M-Codes output by some CAD/CAM packages. CNC Controller will ignore disabled codes. Following is an example of how to disable an unwanted M2 code.

M2 = [

Also the CNC.MAC file allows the user to override command names which have already been built into CNC Controller. Once you override a built in command you will have to use a tilde (~) anytime you want to use the built in function. One example of this would be if a user wanted to use the command G28 to return to 0 on axis XYZ axis in that order. The CNC.MAC file entry to accomplish this would be:

The Macro Define:

G28= M98 HOME.MAC

In the HOME.MAC file the tilde (~) tells the controller that the built in command has been renamed, and must override the renamed assignment and run it’s built in function. Keep in mind that by declaring this macro the built in G28 command will be disabled and cannot use its built in function without calling it with a tilde (~). The HOME.MAC file would look similar to this. The Subroutine

~G28X Return to 0 on X axis ~G28Y Return to 0 on Y axis ~G28Z Return to 0 on Z axis

Note: The .MAC extension of the subroutine file names is NOT required. That extension can be used if desired, but was used here only as an example.

Sets the CNC G28 command to call the macro instead of it’s built in function.

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Messages and Error Codes:

Error – Line Too Long Input line more than 80 characters. Error – Unsupported G Code G Code in input line which is not supported. Error – Unsupported L Code L Code in input line that is not supported or ignored. Error – Unsupported M Code M Code in input line which is not supported. Error – Multiple Commands Input Line contains more than 1 command. Error – Syntax - Command or File

Not Found Error – Arc Radius Distance from start point to center is not equal to distance from

Error – Soft Limit Exceeded Move specified would result in the head being moved outside the soft

Error – Boundary Exceeded Move specified would result in the head being moved outside the

Error – Acceleration Out of Bounds Acceleration Rate Too High For Resolution. Maximum (acc*res) in

Error – Illegal Value The value specified is invalid. Error – Unknown Position Specified The position specified is invalid. Error – Subprogram Nesting Too

Deep Error – L10 in Subprogram L10 command found in subprogram. Error – File Not Found The specified file name cannot be found. Error – Parameter Not Specified A required parameter is not specified. Error – Unknown An unknown error has occurred.

Non-supported code or invalid file name entered.

endpoint to center. Arc Radius errors can occur from running a G2 or G3 intended for G91 mode in G90 mode and visa versa.

limits.

workspace boundaries.

steps is 65535.

Too many nested subprogram calls.

Error – Memory Error Insufficient or bad memory. Error – User Level 5 Required A Level 5 user license is required. Error – Invalid L10 Command L10 command has invalid parameters. Error – Invalid P1 Command P1 command has invalid parameters. Error – Command Not Implemented This command has not yet been fully implemented. Error – Tool Changer Not Enabled Tool changer is not setup in the WINCNC.INI. Error – Parameter Out Of Range Specified parameter is out of range. Error – D/A Not Enabled D/A channel is not setup in the WINCNC.INI. Error - Arc Too Small Specified arc move is too small. Error - Device Not Enabled The requested device is not enabled. Error - Could Not Open File Requested file could be opened. May be in used by another program. Error - Pump Control Not Enabled The pump control feature has not been enabled. Error - Soft Limits Not Enabled Softlimits are set as disabled. Error - Tangential Knife Not Enabled The tangential knife feature is not enabled.

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Error - Forced Limit Exceeded Move specified would result in the head being moved outside the forced

limits. Error - Digitizer Probe Not Enabled The digitizer probe feature has not been enabled. Error - Arcs Disabled When X or Y

Scaled Error - Rotating Saw Not Enabled The rotating saw feature is not enabled.

Error - Macro Expansion Error Occurs when macro commands exceed 80 characters. Aborted – Limit Switch Limit switch encountered while running. Aborted – Aborted By User Escape button pushed while running. Key Not Found The software key cannot be found. Wrong Key Found The software key found is incorrect. Key Error # A software key read error has occurred. Errors Reading WINCNC.INI The WINCNC.INI file contains errors or is not found. Errors Reading CNCSCRN.INI The CNCSCRN.INI file contains errors or is not found. CNC.MAC Not Found The CNC.MAC file is not found. Upgrade Needed For Version 2 A version upgrade is required. Pausing….. Motion is pausing. Continuing….. Motion is continuing. Finished Running “Filename” The file “Filename” is complete or has been aborted. Runtime: #d Minute(s) and #f

Second(s)

When Scaling is enabled, arcs are not supported.

Run time for the last file in minutes and seconds.

File Not Found A specified file cannot be found. Error - Demo Count Exceeded Demo mode only. 25 commands have been compl eted. Error - Helical Interpolation Not

Supported Escape Button Pushed While

Running Error - Not a BMP File Tried to open a non-bmp file for bitmap engraving. Error - BMP File Invalid Header Tried to open an incompatible bmp file. Error - 2-Bit Bitmap Engrave Not

Enabled Error - 8-Bit Bitmap Engrave Not

Enabled Error - Vector Laser Not Enabled Vector laser feature not enabled in the software. Error - Auto-AuxOut Not Enabled User has tried to use an Auto-AuxOut without the “Autoaux=” line being

No Z or W moves during an arc.

User has aborted motion with the ESC key.

Tried to open a 2-Bit bitmap without the feature being enabled in the

software.

Tried to open an 8-bit bitmap without the feature being enabled in the

software.

set in the WinCNC.ini file.

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Error - Depth Must Be Lower Than Retract

Tried to retract a tool to a height that was below current depth.

Error - SST Drive Control Not Enabled

Error - SST Drive Communications Failed

Error - Unknown An error has occurred that is undefined in WinCNC.

User tried to use the SST Drive and the drive had not been initialized. See “Sst=” and “Sstnode=”.

Drives resolution (feed or rapid) could not be set.

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PCI 7200 37 Pin Connector CN1:

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6-Axis 37-Pin Daughter Board Connector CN2:

6-Axis 25-Pin Daughter Board Connector CN2:

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Legacy Connectors

(Supported by the software, but no longer produced.)

4-Axis 37-pin Daughter Board Connector CN2:

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4-Axis Dual 25-Pin Daughter Board Connector CN2:

Default Port and Bit Settings for PCI 7200 Dual 25-pin 4-Axis Daughter Board:

4-Axis Dual 25-Pin Daughter Board Connector CN3:

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Words in bold are group headings

Abort Cushions, 3-7 About Box, 2-6 Absolute Mode, 5-2, 6-5 Accel=, 3-1 Altaxishi=, 3-4 Altaxislo=, 3-4 Altaxisspec=, 3-3 Anykey=3-2 Arc Settings, 3-8 Arc_err=, 3-8 Arc_feed_lock=, 3-8 Arc_min=, 3-8 Arc_tol=, 3-8 Arcfeed=, 3-8 Arctype, 3-13 Arctype=, 3-13 Atc1=, 3-9 Atc2=, 3-9 Auto Digitizing, 5-10 Autoaux=, 3-6 AutoAuxOut Disable, 6-8 AutoAuxOut Enable, 6-8 Autodir=, 3-10 Autofdir=, 3-10 Automode=, 3-10 AutoRun Settings, 3-10 Aux Out Buttons, 4-3 AuxIn Color Settings, 4-4 AuxIn Indicators, 4-4 Auxin=, 3-6 Auxout, Autoaux, and Auxin, 3-5 Auxout=, 3-5 Auxoutvel=, 3-5 Axis Controls, 4-2 Axis Settings, 3-3 Axis Window, 2-8, 5-2 Axischar=, 3-3 Axishi=, 3-4 Axislo and Axishi, 3-4 Axislo=, 3-4 Axismode=, 3-4 Axisspec=, 3-3 Axisvel=, 3-3

Backlash=, 3-3

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Bitmap Button File Settings, 3-10 Bitmapdir=, 3-10

Cancel G92 Restore, 6-9 Chip Break Cycle, 6-5 Clockwise Arc, 6-3 CmdAbort=, 3-11 CmdEnd=, 3-11 CmdStart=, 3-11 CNCSCRN.INI Settings, 4-1 Comchars=, 3-2 ComDll, 3-12 Comdll=, 3-12 Command Line, 2-8

Command Reference, 6-1

Command Settings, 3-11 Comment Characters, 3-2 Configuration Menu, 2-2

Coordinate System, 5-1

Counter Clockwise Arc, 6-3 Custom Screen Buttons, 2-9 Cut Array, 6-7

D/A Settings, 3-9 Da=, 3-9 Disable Probe, 6-11 Disable Soft Limits, 6-7 Display Sections, 4-1 Drill Cycle, 6-5 Drillbank, 3-11 Drillbank=, 3-11 Dwell Cycle, 6-5 Dwell, 6-3

Edit, 2-7 Editor Settings, 3-10 Editor=, 3-10 Enable Probe, 6-11 Enable Soft Limits, 6-7 Enable, 3-7 Enab=, 3-7 End Drill Cycle, 6-5 End Subprogram, 6-13 Esc_step=, 3-7

Feed Move, 6-3

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Feed Rate Override, 5-8

Feed Rate Override, 6-8 File Menu, 2-2 File Types, 3-11 Filetype=, 3-11

4-Axis 37-pin Daughter Board Connector CN2, 9-3

4-Axis Dual 25-Pin Daughter Board Connector CN2, 9-4 4-Axis Dual 25-Pin Daughter Board Connector CN3, 9-4

Frames, 4-2

Frame Scan Digitizing, 5-11

G Codes, 6-3

G0, 6-3 G0.1, 6-3 G09, 3-13 G09=, 3-13 G1, 6-3 G2, 6-3 G2modal=, 3-8 G20,6-4 G21, 6-4 G22, 6-4 G23, 6-4 G28 Settings, 3-7 G28, 6-4 G28altmove=, 3-7 G28coord=, 3-7 G28move=, 3-7 G3, 6-3 G31, 6-4 G37 Settings, 3-7 G37=, 3-7 G4, 6-3 G40, 6-4 G41, 6-4 G42, 6-4 G43, 6-4 G49, 6-4 G50, 6-4 G51, 6-4 G53, 6-4 G54 Workspace, 6-4 G54, 6-4 G54=, 3-9 G55 Workspace, 6-4 G55, 6-4 G55=, 3-9 G56 Workspace, 6-5 G56, 6-5

G56=, 3-9 G57 Workspace, 6-5 G57, 6-5 G57=, 3-9 G73, 6-5 G80, 6-5 G81 Settings, 3-9 G81, 6-5 G81dwell=, 3-9 G82, 6-5 G83, 6-5 G9, 6-4

G90 Mode, 5-2

G90, 6-5 G91 Mode, 5-2 G91, 6-5 G92, 6-5 G92.1, 6-6 G92.2, 6-6 G92.3, 6-6 G-Code Viewer Settings, 3-11

Head Swap, 5-3

Help Menu, 2-6 HelpFile, 3-13 Helpfile=, 3-13 Hibound=, 3-8, 5-4 Hilim=, 3-8, 5-4 Home File Settings, 3-10 Home Positions Menu, 2-4 Homedir=, 3-10

Homing the Machine, 5-1

How to Use the Frame Scan Digitizing Feature, 5-11

Installation, 1-1

Job Command Buttons, 4-3 Jog Increment Buttons, 2-9 Jog Menu, 2-6 Jog Mode Buttons, 4-2

Key Pad Out Buttons, 4-4

Keypad Settings, 3-10

Keypad Type 1: w/out LCD, 5-5 Keypad Type 2: w/LCD, 5-5 Keypad Type 3: w/LCD, 5-6

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Keypad, 5-4

Keypad=, 3-10 Keypaddir=, 3-10 Knife Mode Off, 6-8 Knife Mode On, 6-8 Knife Mode, 3-12 Knifemode=, 3-12

L Codes, 6-7 L0, L2, 6-7 L1, 6-7 L3, 6-7 L4, 6-7 L10, 6-7 L11, 6-7 L12, 6-7 L13, 6-7 L20, 6-7 L21, 6-7 L22, 6-8 L23, 6-8 L28, 6-8 L30, 6-8 L31, 6-8 L32, 6-8 L33, 6-8 L34, 6-8 L35, 6-8 L40, 6-8 L41, 6-8 L50, 6-8 L51, 6-9 L53, 6-9 L55, 6-9 L56, 6-9 L57, 6-9 L58, 6-9 L59, 6-9 L70, 6-9 L80, 6-9 L82, 6-9 L83, 6-9 L90, 6-9 L91, 6-9 L92, 6-9 L110, 6-9 L111, 6-9 L111.1, 6-10 L112, 6-10

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L113, 6-10 L120, 6-10 L201, 6-10 L202, 6-10 L210, 6-10 L211, 6-10 L212, 6-10 L213, 6-10 L214, 6-10 L215, 6-10 L249, 6-10 L250, 6-10 L251, 6-10 L251.1, 6-10 L300, 6-10 L301, 6-10 L400, 6-10 L401, 6-10 L500, 6-11 L501, 6-11 L800, 6-11 L801, 6-11 L802, 6-11 L803, 6-11 L810, 6-11 Laser Dwell,6-10 Laser Power Setting, 6-10 Laser Settings, 3-9 Laser=, 3-9 Legacy Connectors, 9-3 Lim_cnt=, 3-5 Lim_mode=, 3-5 Lim_step=, 3-7 Limit Switches, 3-4 Lobound=, 3-8, 5-4 Local Zero (LZ), 5-1 Lock Axis, 6-11 Log File Settings, 3-10 Logdir=, 3-10 Logfile=, 3-10 Lolim=, 3-8, 5-4

Machine Zero (MZ), 5-1 Macro File Configuration, 7-1 Manual Digitize Toolbar, 2-7

Manual Digitize, 5-9

Maxstepv=, 3-1

M Codes, 6-12

M11, 6-12

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M12, 6-12 M13, 6-12 M14, 6-12 M17, 6-12 M17.1, 6-12 M17.2, 6-12 M18, 6-12 M18.1, 6-12 M28, 6-12 M29, 6-12 M37, 6-13 M37.1, 6-13 M98, 6-13 M98.1, 6-13 M99, 6-13 Measure the Surface, 6-9 Measure Tool for Calibrating G37, 6-13 Measure Tool, 6-13 Measure Z Depth, 6-9 Menu Bar, 2-2 Menu Buttons, 4-5 Message Display Window, 2-8

Messages and Error Codes, 8-1

One Time Absolute, 6-9 One Time Relative, 6-9 Open File, 2-7 Options Menu, 2-5 Override Settings, 3-2 Override=, 3-2

Pause/Abort from any unassigned keyboard key, 3-2 Pause/Continue Motion, 2-7 PCI48H and PCI24H, 3-13 PCI24H=, 3-13 PCI48H=, 3-13 PCI 7200 37 Pin Connector CN1, 9-1 Peck Drill Cycle, 6-5 Port Settings, 3-2 Portin=, 3-2 Portout=, 3-2 Positions, 3-12 Positions=, 3-12 Positions Menu, 2-4 Program icon, 4-1

Program Operation, 5-1

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Pump Control Settings, 3-10

Pump Control Setup, 5-8

Pump Off With Auto Reverse, 6-9 Pump Off, 6-9 Pump Purge Mode On, 6-9 Pump Velocity Mode On, 6-9 Pumpcont=, 3-10

Rapid Lock for G00 Speed, 3-11 Rapid Move with Vertical Lift, 6-3 Rapid Move, 6-3, 6-4 Rapid_lock=, 3-11 Rapidjog Settings, 3-8 Rapidjog=, 3-8 Recall Positions, 6-10 Re-Enter Last Command, 6-9 Relative Mode, 5-2, 6-5 Repeat Command Buttons, 4-4

Repeat Command, 5-4 Requirements, 1-1

Restart, 2-7 Return to Home, 6-7 Return to Last Used Unit, 6-4 Return to Machine Zero, 6-4

Saw Mode Off, 6-8 Saw Mode On, 6-8 Saw Mode, 3-12 Sawmode=, 3-12 Scaling Mode Off, 6-4 Scaling Mode On, 6-4 Scan Given Rectangle, 6-11 Scan=, 3-12 Scanfile=, 3-12

Screen Display, 2-1

Set Axis Mapping, 6-7 Set D/A, 6-8 Set Hi Boundaries, 6-8 Set Home Position, 6-7 Set Laser Controller Power, 6-9 Set Lo Boundaries, 6-8 Set Local Coordinates, 6-5 Set Position, 6-8 Set Unit to Centimeters, 6-4 Set Unit to Inches, 6-4 Set Unit to Millimeters, 6-4 Set Up Pump Max, 6-9 Set Vertical Head Height, 6-9

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Settings Menu, 2-2 Shell Command Buttons, 4-3 Shift LZ Coordinates, 6-6 Shift MZ Coordinates, 6-6 Shortcut Keys, 2-10 Signal, 3-7 Signal=, 3-7

Simulate, 5-7

Simulate, 2-7 Single Step, 2-7

6-Axis37-Pin Daughter Board Connector CN2, 9-2 6-Axis 25-Pin Daughter Board Connector CN2, 9-2

Skip Line Characters, 3-13 Skipchars=, 3-13 Slider Controls, 4-2 Smoothing, 6-4

Soft Limit/Boundaries, 5-3

Soft Limits, 2-7, 3-8 Softlim=, 3-8

Software Installation, 1-3

Spin.mac, 6-7 Spinchar=, 3-13 Spindle Character, 3-13 Spindle Speed Conditions, 6-10 Spindle Speed Control, 6-7 Spindle Speed Control, 3-11 Spindle=, 3-11 SST=, 3-9

SST Servo Drive, 3-9

Sstnode=, 3-9 Start Motion, 2-7

State Buttons, 4-4

Status Bar, 2-9 Steppusle=, 3-4 Stop File Parsing, 6-4 Store Local Positions, 6-11 SubProgram Call, 6-13

System Configuration, 3-1

System Requirements, 1-1

Table=, 3-11 Test Tool Number /Dual Tool Changers, 6-10 Test Tool Number, 6-10 3D Digitizing, 3-12, 5-10 Timer Card Setup, 3-1 Timertype=, 3-1 TH1=, 6-2 TH2=, 6-2 TM1=, 6-2

TMD=, 6-2 TMF=, 6-2 TMX=, 6-2 TMY=, 6-2 TN1=, 6-2 TN2=, 6-2 TP1=, 6-2 TP2=, 6-2 TS1=, 6-2 TS2=, 6-2 Tool Bar, 2-7 Tool Change, 6-10

Tool Changer Settings, 3-9

Tool Length Offset Off, 6-4 Tool Length Offset On, 6-4

Tool Length Offset, 5-3

Tool Library Menu, 2-3 Tool Positions Menu, 2-3

Transit/Jog Buttons, 2-9 Transit Menu, 2-5 Transit Speeds Buttons, 2-8

Unit Settings, 3-1

Unit=, 3-1

Units Menu, 2-5

Unlock Axis, 6-11 User Buttons, 4-3

Vector Laser Off, 6-10 Vector Laser On, 6-10 Vgroup=, 3-4 View, 2-7 View History, 2-7

View Menu, 2-5 Viewer, 5-8

Viewer Sections, 4-1

Watchdog, 3-6 Watch=, 3-6

WINCNC.INI Settings, 3-1

Workspace, 3-9, 5-3

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Microsystems of Buckhannon Inc Controller 2.2 Users Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WinCNC Controller Installation

Installation and configuration of PCI-7200 card

WinCNC Controller Screen Display

WinCNC Controller System Configuration

Override Settings:

Is used to setup control pushbuttons. First setup an auxin line for the input. Then specify signal as follows to use the input channel as a control signal.

Skip Line Characters: Specifies a character or group of characters that indicate a block of GCode that should be skipped or ignored.

WinCNC Controller Screen Configuration

AuxIn color settings: The following is the color schemes for the color section of the AuxIn screen line 1 - On=Green, Off=Red

WinCNC Controller Program Operation

Keypad Type 1 : w/out LCD

Keypad Type 2: w/ LCD

Keypad Type 3: w/LCD

Frame Scan Digitizing:

WinCNC Controller Command Reference

WinCNC Controller Macro Configuration

WinCNC Controller Message and Error Codes

WinCNC Controller Appendix

Legacy Connectors

4-Axis Dual 25-Pin Daughter Board Connector CN3:

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