Working in manual mode
4.3 Traversing axes
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Note
When the controller is switched on, the axes can be traversed right up to the limits of the
machine as the reference points have not ye
t been approached and the axes referenced.
Emergency limit switches might be triggered as a result.
The software limit switches and the working area limitation are not yet operative!
The feed enable signal must be set.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Traversing axes by a variable increment
Procedure
Select the "Machine" operating area.
Press the "Settings" softkey.
The "Settings for Manual Operation" window is opened.
Enter the desired value for the "Variable increment" parameter.
Example: Enter 500 for a desired increment of 500 μm (0.5 mm).
Select the axis to be traversed.
-> key.
Each time you press the key the selected axis is traversed by the set
increment.
Feedrate and rapid traverse override switches can be operati
ve.