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Verify the Installation

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  1. On the machine, identify the X, Y, and Z limit switches.

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  1. One at a time, press the X, Y, and Z limit switches.

  2. From the PathPilot interface, on the Status tab, the corresponding X Limit, Y Limit, and Z Limit lights come on.

  3. From the PathPilot interface, select Reset.

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  1. Use the keyboard to verify axes motion:

    1. Select the Right Arrow key and then the Left Arrow key.
      The table moves left (X+), then right (X-).

    2. Select the Down Arrow key and then the Up Arrow key.
      The table moves away from you (Y-), then toward you (Y+).

    3. Select the Page Down key and then the Page Up key.
      The spindle head moves down (Z-), then up (Z+).

  2. If applicable, verify the optional Jog Shuttle:

    1. Press any axis button on the Jog Shuttle — X, Y, Z, or A — to select an axis.

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From the PathPilot interface, on the Main tab, the corresponding green Axis light comes on.

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b. Turn the Jog Shuttle Ring in any direction to move the selected axis, then turn it in the opposite direction to reverse the direction.

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  1. Open the spindle door and locate the spindle belt.

  2. From the PathPilot interface, confirm that the Spindle Range button matches the spindle belt position.

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If necessary, select Spindle Range to match the spindle's belt position.

  1. Close and latch the spindle door.

  2. From the PathPilot interface, confirm that the Spindle Override slider isn't set to 0% (when it's set to 0%, the slider is yellow). To clear the override, select RPM 100%.

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NOTE: The Spindle Override slider changes the programmed spindle speed by a specific percentage. If it's set to 0%, the spindle won't move during the following steps in this procedure. For information, see About Spindle Override.

  1. From the PathPilot interface, in the RPM DRO fieldDRO field, type 500. Then select the Enter key.

  2. Select FWD.

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  1. Select STOP.
    The spindle stops rotating.

  2. Select REV.
    The spindle rotates counterclockwise (viewed from above) at 500 rpm.

  3. Select STOP.
    The spindle stops rotating.

  4. In the RPM DRO fieldDRO field, type 1000. Then select the Enter key.

  5. Select FWD.
    The spindle rotates clockwise (viewed from above) at 1000 rpm.

  6. Repeat the procedure at 1000 rpm.

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This is a section of the 1100M operator's manual. To view the whole manual, go to Tormach document UM10540.

If you have additional questions, we can help. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for guidance on how to proceed.