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- Page 1 Wizard 1000 REFERENCE MANUAL SALES & SERVICE: A Tech Authority, Inc. 13745 Stockton Ave. Chino CA 91710 909-614-4522 sales@atechauthority.com...
- Page 3 W1000 Key Layout Axis Numeric Keys Keypad Display Area Clear key Enter key Soft keys Arrow keys - Up/ Down arrow keys are also used to adjust the screen Power contrast. Indicator light W1000 Soft Keys Soft Key function Soft key There are multiple pages of soft key functions to select from the Page 2a Symbol...
- Page 5 Readout Parameter Access Code An access code must be entered before machine-related installation parameters can be set or changed. This prevents inadvertent adjustments to the installation setup parameters. IMPORTANT The access code is 8891 Refer to the Setup section. Begin by pressing the key.
- Page 7 Introduction Software Version The software version is shown on the initial power up screen. This User's Manual covers the functions of the W1000 for both milling and turning applications. Operational information is arranged in three sections: General Operations, Mill Specific Operations and Turn Specific Operations.
- Page 9 Hassle-Free Warranty ACU-RITE Companies, Inc. is proud to offer the 3-Year Hassle-Free Warranty for all dig- ital readout systems and precision glass scales. This warranty will cover all of the ACI repair and replacement costs for any readout or precision glass scale returned during the three (3) year warranty period.
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents I – 1 Introduction to W1000 Layout of Screen...................... 1 Operating Modes ..................... 2 Reference Mark Evaluation..................2 Enable/Disable Ref function................3 Job Setup Parameters ..................... 3 Units........................3 Scale Factor ......................3 Edge Finder (milling applications only) ..............4 Diameter Axes .................... - Page 12 Incline & Arc Milling....................20 Soft Key Functions.................... 20 Incline & Arc Milling Table Entry ............... 21 Incline and Arc Milling Entry Form ..............22 Arc Milling ......................23 Z/W Coupling (4 axes Milling) ................25 Enabling Z/W Coupling..................25 Disabling Z/W Coupling..................
- Page 13 Backlash Compensation ..................43 Serial Port ......................44 Counter Settings ....................44 Diagnostics ......................45 Keypad Test ...................... 45 Edge Finder Test....................45 Display Test ...................... 45 II – 2 RS-232C Serial Communications Serial port....................... 46 II – 3 Installation and Electrical Connections Installation......................
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Page 15: I - 1 Introduction To W1000
I – 1 Introduction to W1000 Layout of Screen Status Bar Symbols Datum Tool Feed Rate Job Clock Unit of Operating Page Set/Zero Measure Modes Indicator Axis Labels Display Area Ref Symbols Near Zero Soft key Warning (In Labels Distance- To-Go mode only) Anilam’s W1000 readout provides application-specific features that... -
Page 16: Operating Modes
Operating Modes The W1000 has two operating modes Actual Value (Absolute) and Distance-To-Go (Incremental). The Actual Value mode always displays the current actual position of the tool, relative to the active datum. In this mode, all moves are done by traveling until the display Fig. -
Page 17: Enable/Disable Ref Function
Enable/Disable Ref function The ENABLE/DISABLE REF toggle soft key, that is present during the position recovery routine, allows the operator to select a specific reference mark on an encoder. This is important when using encoders with Fixed Reference Marks (instead of ones with Position-Trac™ feature). -
Page 18: Edge Finder (Milling Applications Only)
Edge Finder (milling applications only) The diameter, length offset and units of the edge finder are set in this form. Both values are in the units indicated in the form. Please see "Probing Functions for Datum Setting" on page 11 for details on using Edge Finder functions. -
Page 19: Status Bar Settings
Status Bar Settings The Status Bar is the segmented bar at the top of the screen which displays current datum, tool, feed rate, job clock and page indicator. Press the ON/OFF soft key for each setting you want to see displayed. -
Page 20: Remote Switch
Remote Switch The remote switch sets the parameters so the external switch (pendant or foot switch) can be enabled to perform any or all of the following functions: Data Output, Zero and Next Hole. Refer to Section II for information on connecting remote switches via Grounding Edge Finder input (See "Grounding Edge Finder/Remote Switch"... -
Page 21: Dro View Settings
DRO View Settings The W1000 has the ability to define up to two DRO display configurations (views). Each view defines which axes displays appear on the screen when the view is selected. See "DRO View settings form" Fig. I.5. With two views available, one may be set to all available axes, and the other may be a subset of the axes. -
Page 22: Console Adjustment
Console Adjustment The LCD’s brightness and contrast can be adjusted either by using the soft keys in this form or by using the UP/DOWN arrow keys on the keypad in either operating mode. The settings of brightness and contrast may need to be adjusted due to variations in ambient lighting and operator preference. -
Page 23: I - 2 Milling Specific Operations
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations This section discusses operations and soft key functions specific to milling applications only. Soft Key Functions Detailed Tool Soft Key This soft key opens the tool table and provides access to the Tool form for entering a tool’s parameters. -
Page 24: Calling The Tool From The Tool Table
Sign for the length difference ∆L If the tool is longer than the reference tool: ∆L > 0 (+) If the tool is shorter than the reference tool: ∆L < 0 (–) The length offset may be entered as a known value or the W1000 may determine the offset automatically. -
Page 25: Probing Functions For Datum Setting
Probing Functions for Datum Setting An electronic Edge Finder can be connected through the edge finder input. The W1000 also supports a grounding type edge finder connected via the 3.5mm Phono Jack on the back of the unit. Both types of edge finders operate the same way. The following probing soft key functions are available: Workpiece edge as datum: EDGE Centerline between two workpiece edges: CENTER LINE... -
Page 26: Preset Soft Key
Preset Soft Key The Preset function allows the operator to indicate the nominal (target) position for the next move. Once the new nominal position information is entered the display will switch to Distance-To-Go mode and show the distance between the current position and the nominal position. - Page 27 Preparation: Select the tool with the appropriate tool data. Pre-position the tool to an appropriate location (such as X = Y = -1”). Move the tool to milling depth. Press the PRESET soft key. Press the Y axis key. - ALTERNATIVE METHOD - Press the SET/ZERO soft key so that you are in Set mode.
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Page 28: Incremental Distance Preset
Incremental Distance Preset Example: Drilling by traversing to display value zero with incremental positioning Enter the coordinates in incremental dimensions. These are indicated in the following (and on the screen) with a preceding I (Incremental). The datum is the workpiece zero. See Fig. I.19 and Fig. I.20. Hole 1 at: X = 1”... -
Page 29: 1/2 Soft Key
1/2 Soft Key The 1/2 soft key is used to find the centerline (or midpoint) between two locations along a selected axis of a workpiece. This can be performed in either Actual Value or Distance-To-Go mode. This feature will change datum locations when in Actual Value mode. -
Page 30: Circle & Linear Pattern Table Entry
Circle & Linear Pattern Table Entry The Circle or Linear Pattern Table is used to define up to 10 different circle hole patterns (FULL or SEGMENT), and 10 different linear hole patterns (ARRAY or FRAME). To access the Pattern Table, from the DRO soft key menu, press the FEATURES soft key, then press the CIRCLE PATTERN or LINEAR PATTERN soft key. -
Page 31: Circle Or Linear Pattern Execution
Circle Pattern Information Required Type (type of pattern, FULL or SEGMENT) Holes (the number of holes in the pattern) Center (location of the center of the hole pattern) Radius (radius of the pattern) Start Angle (angle between X axis and the first hole) End Angle (angle between X axis and the last hole) Depth (the target depth for drilling in the tool axis) Linear Pattern Information Required (See Fig. - Page 32 Example: Enter data and execute a circle pattern. See Fig. I.24 and Fig. I.25. 1st step: Enter data Press FEATURES soft key. Press CIRCLE PATTERN soft key. Use UP/DOWN arrow keys to select pattern 1. Press ENTER. Press FULL/SEGMENT soft key until FULL is selected. Press DOWN ARROW key to move to the next Field.
- Page 33 The Circle Pattern table now shows the pattern that was just defined as pattern 1. (See Fig. I.26) Fig. I.26 Circle Pattern Defined Second Step: Execute circle pattern (See Fig. I.27): Press the RUN soft key. The distance-to-go view is displayed. Move to the hole (move the X and Y axis until their display values show 0.0).
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Page 34: Incline & Arc Milling
Incline & Arc Milling The incline and arc milling features provide ways to machine a flat diagonal surface (incline milling) or a rounded surface (arc milling) using a manual machine. The W1000 provides storage of up to 10 user definable Incline Mill features, and 10 Arc Mill features. -
Page 35: Incline & Arc Milling Table Entry
Incline & Arc Milling Table Entry Entry Form: See "Incline Mill Table" Fig. I.28 and Fig. I.29 The Incline or Arc Mill Table is used to define the milling features. To access either Mill Table, press the FEATURES soft key, then press the INCLINE MILL or the ARC MILL soft key to open that table. -
Page 36: Incline And Arc Milling Entry Form
Incline and Arc Milling Entry Form The following soft keys are available while in the entry form Function Soft key Press to select a plane ([XY], [YZ], or [XZ]. Press to execute the milling operation. Press to use the current absolute position. Entry Form: See "Entry Form: Start Point"... -
Page 37: Arc Milling
Arc Milling Entry Form: See "Entry Form: Center Point" Fig. I.32, See "Entry Form: Start Point" Fig. I.33 and See "Entry Form: Step" Fig. I.34. The Arc Milling form is used to specify a curved surface to be milled. From the Arc Mill Table, select an arc mill entry, then press the NEW or EDIT soft key (or press ENTER) to open the form. - Page 38 Incline & Arc Mill Execution The following soft keys are available while running an Incline and Arc Milling feature. Function Soft key Press to select the incremental DRO, contour view of feature, or absolute DRO Press to return to the previous pass. Press to advance to the next pass.
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Page 39: Z/W Coupling (4 Axes Milling)
(4 axes Milling) Z/W Coupling The W1000 Milling application provides a quick method for coupling the Z and W axes positions on a 4 axis system. The display can be coupled in either the Z or W displays. See Fig. I.35. Fig. -
Page 40: I - 3 Turning Specific Operations
I – 3 Turning Specific Operations This section discusses operations and soft key functions specific to turning applications only. Soft Keys Functions Detailed Tool Soft Key Function Display Icon The Ø icon is used to indicate that the displayed value is a diameter value. - Page 41 Setting Tool Offsets Example 2: Using LOCK AXIS Function The LOCK AXIS function can be used to set a tool’s offset when a tool is under load and the diameter of the workpiece is not known. See Fig. I.39. The LOCK AXIS function is useful when determining tool data by touching the workpiece.
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Page 42: Datum Soft Key
Datum Soft Key See "Datum Soft Key" on page 10 for basic information. Datum settings define the relationships between the axis positions and the display values. For most lathe operations there is only one X-axis datum, the center of the chuck, but it may be helpful to define additional datums for the Z-axis. -
Page 43: Preset Soft Key (Turning)
Preset Soft Key (Turning) The functionality of the Preset soft key has been explained previously in this manual, see "Preset Soft Key" on page 12. The explanation and examples on those pages are based on a mill application. The basics of those explanations are the same for turning applications with two exceptions;... -
Page 44: Z Coupling
Z Coupling The W1000 Turning application provides a quick method for coupling the Z and Z axes position on a 3 axis system. The display can be coupled in either the Z or Z displays. See Fig. I.46. Fig. I.46 Normal Display form Enabling Z Coupling To couple the Z and Z axes and have the result displayed on the Z... -
Page 45: I - 4 Programming W1000
I – 4 Programming W1000 The basic machining operations available in the DRO mode (i.e. tool selection, preset, hole patterns) can also be used to create a program. A program is a sequence of one or more machining operations. Programs can be executed a number of times and saved for later use. Each machining operation is a separate step with the program. -
Page 46: Program Mode Soft Key Functions
Program Mode Soft key functions The following soft keys are available while in the Program Mode feature: Function Soft key Press to toggle between the current program listing with DRO (ABS) positions and a graphical view of the programmed part (milling only). Press to show and select the available programming features: TOOL, DATUM, PRESET, and for milling: POSITION, CIRCLE PATTERN,... -
Page 47: Feature Soft Key Functions
Feature Soft Key functions To access the available features, press PROGRAM, then the FEATURES soft key. The following soft keys will be available. Use the LEFT, and RIGHT arrow keys to toggle through the menu. Note that in program mode the C key will clear the entry. Function Soft key Press to enter a Tool step into the program. - Page 48 POSITION soft key (mill only) The POSITION step is used to enter the nominal (target) position to move to “for the machine and tool axes” (X, Y, & Z) from within a program. See Fig. I.16, and Fig. I.17. Open the POSITION form by pressing the POSITION soft key.
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Page 49: Program Function Soft Keys
Program Function Soft keys The following Program Function soft keys are available while in Program Mode. Function Soft key Press to load a previously saved program into current program. Press to save and name the current program. Press to delete a saved program permanently. Press to clear current program memory. - Page 50 To clear a step, press STEP FUNCTIONS soft key, then press the CLEAR STEP soft key. A YES/NO confirmation is required before the step will be removed from the program listing. When a step is deleted from the program listing all of the steps following the deleted step are shifted up one step in the program listing.
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Page 51: I - 5 Executing A Program
I – 5 Executing a Program To run a program, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys or numeric keys to select the program step to begin running, then press RUN. The distance-to-go view is displayed and the soft keys VIEW, PREVIOUS STEP, NEXT STEP, and END are shown. - Page 52 If the current step being executed is a circle or linear pattern, the VIEW, PREVIOUS HOLE, and NEXT HOLE soft keys are shown. Pressing NEXT HOLE will display the distance-to-go for the next hole in the pattern. Once all holes in the step have been executed the soft keys become PREVIOUS STEP and NEXT STEP.
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Page 53: Ii - 1 Installation Setup
II – 1 Installation Setup Installation Setup Parameters Installation setup is accessed by pressing the SETUP soft key, which brings up INSTALLATION SETUP soft key. See Fig. II.1. Installation Setup parameters are established during the initial installation and, most likely, will not often change. For this reason, the installation setup parameters are protected by the passcode. -
Page 54: Display Configuration
Display Configuration The DISPLAY CONFIGURATION form is where the operator determines which axes are displayed and in what order. Scroll to the desired display and press ENTER. Press the ON/OFF soft key to turn the display on or off. Press the Left or Right arrow key to select the axis label. -
Page 55: Linear Error Compensation
Linear Error Compensation Linear error compensation can be applied, if the results of the To calculate the linear error compensation use this comparison with a reference standard show a linear deviation over the formula: whole measuring length. In this case the error can be compensated by the calculation of a single correction factor. -
Page 56: Automatic Non Linear Error Compensation
Enter the table’s start point. The start point is measured from the scale’s reference point. If this distance is not known, you can move to the location of the start point and press TEACH POSITION. Press ENTER. Pressing ENTER will save the spacing and start point information. -
Page 57: Backlash Compensation
The Factor Field shows the calculated correction factor based on the measured and standard value. Press the ENTER key to exit the form and update the table with information on the new interval, or C to exit without transferring the factor. -
Page 58: Serial Port
Serial Port A printer or computer may be connected to the serial port. Job and installation setup parameters may be sent to a printer or computer. Remote commands, remote key codes and job and installation setup parameters may be received from a computer. See Fig. II.6. The BAUD Field can be set to 300, 600, 1 200, 2 400, 9 600, 19 200 38 400 57 600 or 115 200 by using the LOWER and HIGHER soft keys. -
Page 59: Diagnostics
Diagnostics The DIAGNOSTICS menu provides access to the keypad test, and display test. Edge finders can be also be tested in the keypad test. (See Fig. II.8). Keypad Test An image of the keypad provides an indication when a switch is pressed and released. -
Page 60: Rs-232C Serial Communications
II – 2 RS-232C Serial Communications Serial port The RS-232-C/V.24 serial port is located on the rear panel. The following devices can be connected to this port (see "Pin assignment" on page 49): Printer with serial data interface Personal computer with serial data interface For operations that support data transfer, an IMPORT/EXPORT soft key will be available. -
Page 61: Installation And Electrical Connections
II – 3 Installation and Electrical Connections Installation M6 screws are used to secure W1000 from below. For the hole locations: See "Dimensions" on page 52. Electrical requirements Voltage 100 - 240 Vac Power 30 VA max. Frequency 50/60 Hz (+/- 3Hz) Fuse 630 mA/250 Vac, 5 mm x 20 mm, Slo-Blo (line and neutral fused) Environmental Operating temperature... -
Page 62: Ii - 4 I/O Connections
II – 4 I/O Connections Encoders are plugged into connectors marked Inputs 1, 2, 3, & 4. Pin layout for Electronic Edge Finder ( See Fig. II.10 for pinout Assignment 0V (Inner shield) Stand By Fig. II.10 15 pin receptacle connector for Edge Finder Switch Signal Housing External Shield... -
Page 63: Wiring The Serial Communication Cable
Wiring the serial communication cable The wiring of the serial communication cable depends on the device being connected (see technical documentation for external device). See Fig. II.12, Fig. II.13, & Fig. II.14. Fig. II.12 Pin layout of RS-232-C/V.24 data interface Pin assignment Assignment Function... -
Page 64: Ii - 5 Remote Switch Data Output
II – 5 Remote Switch Data Output The remote switch (pendant or footswitch) or Ctrl B (sent over serial Example 3: Rotary axis with degrees/minutes/ interface) will transmit the currently displayed values in either Actual Value or Distance-To-Go mode, whichever is currently visible. seconds display C = + 360°... -
Page 65: Data Output Using Edge Finder
Data output using Edge Finder Example 6: Probing function Circle Center In the next three examples, measured value output is started with a switching signal from the edge finder. Printing capability can be First center point coordinate, e.g. CCX = –1616.3429 turned on or off in the Job Setup parameter Measured Value Output. -
Page 66: Ii - 6 Dimensions
II – 6 Dimensions DRO Dimensions Dimensions are in inches / [mm] Back view Front view with Dimensions Bottom view with Dimensions... - Page 67 Numerics Environmental specs. 47 1/2 soft key 15 Error Compensation 40 Executing a Program 37 Absolute Distance Preset 12 Executing Steps (executing a program) 37 Access Code iii Actual Value/Distance-To-Go soft key 2 Feature Soft Key (Program Mode) 33 Arc mill Soft Key (mill only, program mode) 34 Font Definition v Automatic Non Linear error compensation 42 Axis Labels 1...
- Page 68 TOOL soft key 10 Patterns (Milling) 15 Tool soft key 9 Position Recall 44 Tool Soft Key (Program Mode) 33 POSITION soft key (Program Mode) 34 Tool soft key (Turning) 26 Preset 12 Tool Table 9 Preset Soft Key (Program Mode) 33 Turning Specific Operations 26 Preset Soft Key (Turning) 29 Preventative Maintenance 47...
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