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This document gives instructions on installing the PathPilot Operator Console Assembly for 1100M/1100M+/1100MX.

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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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  1. Power off the machine and the PathPilot controller.

    1. Push in the machine's red Emergency Stop button, which removes power to motion control.

    2. From the PathPilot interface, select Exit.

    3. Turn the Main Disconnect switch to OFF on the side of the electrical cabinet.

  2. Close the enclosure doors.

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The sensitivity setting for the touch controller is too low.

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Adjust touchscreen sensitivity.

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  1. Verify that you have PathPilot v2.4.4 or higher installed on your controller.

  2. From the PathPilot interface, in the MDI Line DRO field, type ADMIN TOUCHSCREEN SENSITIVITY 1000 and press Enter. You can use a value between 1 and 2047, but 1000 is generally sufficient for most shop spaces.

  3. Verify that the touch screen responds to touch inputs. If it doesn't, go to the next step.

  4. From the PathPilot interface, on the File tab, find the pointercal.xinput file and delete it.

  5. Restart the PathPilot controller.

  6. The calibration utility displays. For now, skip this procedure.

  7. From the PathPilot interface, in the MDI Line DRO field, type ADMIN TOUCHSCREEN SENSITIVITY 1000 and press Enter.

  8. From the PathPilot interface, in the MDI Line DRO field, type ADMIN TOUCHSCREEN and press Enter.

  9. The calibration utility displays. Use your finger (not a mouse) to touch all four points that display on the screen.

The touchscreen is a resistive type to prevent accidental triggering from drops of coolant on the screen. The resistive touchscreen may need its sensitivity adjusted when used in a shop space with very high or low humidity.

Problem

The console screen doesn't display an image or respond to the power button.

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The BIOS isn't configured for the correct screen output.

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Configure the display output settings in BIOS.

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  1. Connect a VGA monitor to the console.

  2. Power the console on and select the Delete key to enter the BIOS.

  3. From the Advanced tab, select Display Configuration.

  4. Configure the display as follows:

    1. Primary IGFX Boot Display: Auto

    2. LCD Panel Type: 1280x1024 LVDS

    3. Panel Channel: Dual Channel

    4. Panel Color Depth: 24 Bit

  5. Select the Esc key, go to Save and Exit, and select Save Changes and Reset.

This configuration problem can occur if your console has a CMOS battery failure. Replace the battery if it reoccurs.

Problem

The RPM, Feed Override, or Max Velocity knobs don't respond or aren't smooth.

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The ribbon cable connecting the knobs is disconnected or the circuit board is damaged.

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Examine the connectors on the ribbon cable.

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  1. Remove the rear panel of the console.

  2. Examine the connectors on both ends of the cable going from J4 on the control board to the potentiometer board.

Shipping can sometime cause connectors to become loose. Re-seating the connectors will usually fix non-responsive override knobs.

Examine the USB connection to the control board.

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  1. Remove the rear panel of the console.

  2. Examine the USB cable going from the header on the computer motherboard to connector J12 on the control board.

Verify that the power LED on the console control board lights up when the console is turned on. If it doesn't light up, and you have confirmed the USB connection, replace the control board (PN 39146).

Problem

The Cycle Start or Feed Hold buttons don't respond.

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The control board is disconnected or the wires to the buttons are loose.

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Examine the wiring to the buttons.

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  1. Remove the rear panel of the console.

  2. Examine the wire inputs to connector J13 on the control board. If any wires are loose, tighten the screw terminals.

  3. Using a continuity tester, measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 2 when Feed Hold is pressed and 3 and 4 when Cycle Start is pressed.

  4. If there's continuity at the terminals on the control board and the buttons still don't work, examine the USB cable to the control board.

  5. If there's not continuity at the terminals when the buttons are pressed, remove the lower rear panel of the console and examine the screw terminals on the rear of the buttons themselves.

Shipping can sometime cause wire terminals to become loose. Re-seating the wires will usually fix non-responsive buttons.

If you have tested all terminals and the buttons still don't have continuity when pressed, replace the buttons:

Feed Hold Button (PN 37363)

Cycle Start Button (PN 37362)

Examine the USB connection to the control board.

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  1. Remove the rear panel of the console.

  2. Examine the USB cable going from the header on the computer motherboard to connector J12 on the control board.

Verify that the power LED on the console control board lights up when the console is turned on. If it doesn't light up and you have confirmed the USB connection, replace the control board (PN 39146).

To view a PDF version of your manual, go to Tormach document TD10596.

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