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Purpose
This document gives instructions on installing and configuring the Door Lock Switch Kit on a mill.
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NOTE: If any items are missing, 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.
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Flat-blade screwdriver
Metric hex wrench set
Phillips screwdriver
Setup
Complete the following steps in the order listed:
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Power off the machine and the PathPilot controller.
Push in the machine's red Emergency Stop button, which removes power to motion control.
From the PathPilot interface, select Exit.
Turn the Main Disconnect switch to OFF on the side of the electrical cabinet.
Attach the door switch to the door switch installation plate on the right enclosure door with a 3 mm hex wrench and four M5 × 0.8-50 button head screws.
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Turn the door lock override switch to the locked position with a flat-blade screwdriver.
Find the screw for the door lock override switch that you set aside in Step 6. Then, put it back to secure the door lock override switch in the locked position.
Power on the machine and the PathPilot controller.
Turn the Main Disconnect switch to ON on ON on the side of the electrical cabinet.
Twist out the machine's red Emergency Stop button, which enables movement to the machine axes and the spindle.
Press the Reset button.
Bring the machine out of reset and reference it.
Update PathPilot
Before using the Door Lock Switch Kit, you must make sure that the PathPilot controller is updated to PathPilot v2.1.6 (or newer). This version of PathPilot has settings required to use the Door Lock Switch Kit.
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Confirm that the PathPilot controller is powered on and out of Reset mode.
Downloading and installing an update file requires an Internet connection. From the Status tab, confirm that the Internet button LED light is on. Then, select Update.
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From the Software Update dialog box, select Check Online.
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Select Install.
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The update file is downloaded, and a notification dialog box displays.
From the dialog box, select OK.
The update file is installed on the PathPilot controller.Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the PathPilot controller.
Install an Update File from a USB Drive
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From the PathPilot support center, download the most recent PathPilot update file.
Transfer the PathPilot update file to a USB drive.
Put the USB drive into the PathPilot controller.
Confirm that the PathPilot controller is powered on and out of Reset mode.
From the Status tab, select Update.
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From the Software Update dialog box, select Browse.
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From the Browse dialog Browse dialog box, select USB.
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Select the desired update file, and then select Update.
The update file is installed on the PathPilot controller.Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the PathPilot controller.
Enable the Door Lock Switch Kit
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If you have a Door Lock Switch Kit, you must first enable it in PathPilot.
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From the PathPilot interface, in the MDI Line DRO field, type ADMIN OPENDOORMAXRPM [MAXIMUM SPINDLE SPEED].
Example
To set the maximum spindle speed to 500 RPM, type ADMIN OPENDOORMAXRPM 500. To stop the spindle, type ADMIN OPENDOORMAXRPM 0.
Use the Door Lock Override Switch
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