Next Wave Automation CNC PIRANHA XL Owner's Manual page 21

The CNC Piranha FX/XL will establish the zero/home position the instant the bit contacts the
touch plate. You can ABORT the process at any time by pressing the Abort Key.
Press OK to accept the results, thus giving you the exact height on your z axis.
NOTE: When working with the touch plate detection make sure you are placing the magnet in
the correct location to get the best reading. The magnet for the touch plate should be on the
bit to get the best reading but this is not always possible if you are using a solid carbide bit. If
you're placing the magnet to the collet and you're not using a high precision collet from Next
Wave made from stainless steel, you can have some inconsistencies in your readings. Most
router collets have an anodizing or oxidizing coating that will interfere with quick readings. So,
if you're doing very minute readings and need accurate numbers then we would recommend
slowing the touch plate detection speed down to 10 ipm which can be adjusted inside the touch
plate app. To adjust the speed for the touch plate go under the apps section on the LCD
Pendant(bottom button) find the touch plate app go into it then scroll down to the adjustment
selection and change it there.
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