
Universal Serial Operator Control Logic Board
Introduction 3
Axis Select Switch
The Axis Select rotary switch is a grayscale type switch, which is used for selecting an axis that is to be
moved. The Advantage 8xx CNC system supports up to nine (9) valid axis names, these are X, Y, Z, A,
B, C, U, V, W. Typically, the X, Y, Z, U, V, W axes will be linear axis and the A, B, C axis will be the
rotary axes.
Block Delete Pushbutton
When the Block Delete pushbutton is pressed, the Advantage 8xx CNC system will skip (not execute)
any G code lines that start with a / symbol (a right leaning forward slash). The Block Delete function is
operative only when the Advantage 8xx CNC system is either in MDI (Manual Data Input) or Auto mode.
Coolant On / Off Pushbutton
When the Coolant On/Off pushbutton is pressed, the Advantage 8xx CNC system will send a command
to a PMAC NC 32 for Windows PLC program to turn on the machine tool coolant. The type of coolant
control (typically either flood or mist) is machine dependant and is the responsibility of the machine
integrator to implement.
Cycle Start Pushbutton
When the Advantage 8xx CNC system is in either the MDI or Auto mode and the Cycle Start pushbutton
is pressed, the Advantage 8xx CNC system will begin to execute the G-code program that is currently
loaded. Prerequisites are that all machine axes must have been referenced (homed) during machine
startup, and that no axis is on either a position (software) limit or overtravel (hardware) switch.
Feed Hold Pushbutton
The Feed Hold pushbutton is only active when the Advantage 8xx CNC system is in either the MDI or
Auto mode. When the Feed Hold pushbutton is pressed, the Advantage 8xx CNC system will turn the
Cycle Start command off and immediately stop executing the current G-code program. This means that
all axis movement will stop, but miscellaneous (M code) commands may continue to execute (i.e., coolant
on). To continue executing the G-code program, press the Cycle Start pushbutton, which will turn off
the Feed Hold command and allow axis motion to resume.
Feedrate Override Analog Switch
When the Advantage 8xx CNC system is in either the MDI or Auto mode, the Feedrate Override analog
potentiometer allows the operator to adjust the currently executed axis speed from 0% to 150% of the
currently programmed speed. The setting range of 0% to 150% is typical for the Feedrate Override
switch; the exact value is application-specific. Refer to Delta Tau’s NC Autopilot software program
(provided with the PMAC NC 32 for Windows program) for the appropriate locations to change these
upper and lower limits.
Jog Minus (-) Pushbutton
When the Advantage 8xx CNC system is in manual mode, press the Jog Minus (–) pushbutton to drive
the currently selected axis in the minus direction (continuous jog mode). The actual minus direction is
machine dependant; consult the machine setup guide for actual travel direction.
Jog Plus (+) Pushbutton
When the Advantage 8xx CNC system is in manual mode, press the Jog Plus (+) pushbutton to drive the
currently selected axis in the plus direction (continuous jog mode). The actual plus direction is machine
dependent; consult your machine setup guide for actual travel direction.
Machine Zero Pushbutton
When the Advantage 8xx CNC system is powered up, all the axes must be home referenced before either
an MDI or Auto mode program can be executed. When the Machine Zero pushbutton is pressed, the
currently selected axis on the Axis Select switch will travel to its home or referenced position. The speed,
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