Extra tab functions
Space menu insert
The space insert are included in the Ex-
tra tab to separate control functions into
groups on the tab.
Divider line menu insert
The divider line insert are included in the Extra
tab to separate control functions into groups on
the tab without using a space insert.
Data prompt function
The data prompt function is included in the Extra tab to send a user-defined measurement such as
X position, Y position, radius or angle to the serial port, USB printer or USB drive as a file. When
the user touches the data prompt function, a prompt message is displayed and the user selects the desired
piece of measurement data to be transmitted.
Optical edge detector probe calibration (probe teach)
Teaching the edge detector calibrates it to correctly recognize dark to light transitions (edges) on
the comparator screen. A teach calibration should be performed after each startup, whenever the
part or magnification level changes or when the light conditions on the comparator change.
Joystick motor speed
The Joystick motor speed function is included in the Extra tab of systems with the
CNC option to adjust the joystick control of motor speed. When the user touches
the Joystick motor speed function, the joystick control of motor speed is toggled
between fast and slow.
Axis lock
The Axis lock function is included in the Extra tab of systems with the
CNC option to restrict stage motion to only one axis. When axis lock is on,
motion is permitted only along one axis; diagonal motion is not permitted.
When the user touches the Axis lock function, axis lock is toggled on or off.
Part following
The Part following function is included in the Extra tab of sys-
tems with the CNC option. Part following changes the motion
reference from the machine coordinate system to the part coordi-
nate system after a part skew has been performed. For example, if a skew is
Display Screen
Extra tab divided by space into data and CNC groups
Extra tab divided by line into data and CNC groups
Fast
Slow
Axis lock
Axis lock
on
off
Part following
Part following
on
off
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