Anilam 4200T Setup guide

4200T CNC Control
Training Guide

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4200T CNC Control
Training Guide

Turning the Control ON
1
After the control has been turned ON press F10 to continue.
Then press ENTER to select CNC mode.
F10

Main Areas of the Display
2
Command line
for MANUAL (MDI)
instructions
Active G and M codes
Position relative to machine home
Position relative to part zero
TOOL information
HELP Menu
LOOP, DWELL Counters
SPINDLE / FEED
Displays
Target or position to reach
Distance to go to reach target
Fixture Offset Indicator
PARTS Counter
PART Timer
Selected Program

Alternative Display - Function Keys
3
The Function (or F keys) activate the Mode shown directly above on the Display screen.
The meaning of F keys change, depending upon what Mode of operation is selected.
Example: With the AUTO Mode selected the F keys have the following meanings, shown below
Position relative to Part Zero Distance to go to reach Target
F1 F9 F2 F3 F4 F7F5 F8F6 F10
The Large Position Displays can be toggled by pressing and when in
the MANUAL Mode.
When in AUTO or SINGLE STEP Modes press only.
B
B

6.
Alfa -Numeric key board
Note :-Most used key are yellow . Most key also double functions , the
shift key is use to use secondary functions.
D
A C D
C
B
FGH
IKLJ
MOPN
QSTR
UWV
X8 97
Y
5 6
4Z
23 1
0
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Clear key
Enter key
Cursor keys
Space key
Shift key
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MANUAL MOVES
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In MANUAL mode moves can be made in 3 different ways
MOVING WITH HANDWHEELS
1) Activate the handwheel(s) by pressing
2) Turn the jog mode selector switch on the MANUAL PANEL to 100, 10 or 1
to select the feedrate required (100=fast, 10=medium, 1=slow)
MOVING WITH JOG MOVEMENTS
1) Turn the jog mode selector switch on the MANUAL PANEL to 100, 10, 1, FEED or
RAPID
2) Select the axis to move with the AXIS SELECTOR switch at the MANUAL PANEL
3) Press the or the key to move in the desired direction.
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HandWl

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MOVING WITH COMMANDS
Type commands as needed and press the START button located on the
MANUAL PANEL
EXAMPLE:
Type: G0 G90 Z10 and press Start Z axis goes to Z10 in ABS and RAPID
EXAMPLE:
Type G97 S1000 M3 and press START to start the spindle at a fixed 1000
rpm.
MOST COMMON COMMANDS TO REMEMBER:
G1 Fxxx: Feed Rate in Inch per minute / Inch per rev. (mm/min or mm/revolutions)
G0: Rapid
G90: Absolute co-ordinate system
G91: Incremental co-ordinate system
G94: Feed Rate in Inch per minute (mm per minute)
G95: Feed Rate in Inch per revolution (mm per revolution
G96 Sxxx: Constant surface speed in Feet / Miinute (Meters / Minute)
G97 Sxxxx Spindle Speed in direct RPM
M41 or M42 or M43 or M44 Spindle speed gear selection
M3: Spindle forward
M4: Spindle reverse
M5: Spindle Stop
M8: Coolant ON
M9: Coolant OFF

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CALIBRATING TOOLS
Calibrating The Z Axis
1) Access the Tool table by pressing F9 TOOL in manual mode
2) Move the Tool to the face of the part (using either the
Handwheels or Jog keys) and make a skim cut
F9
3) Without moving the Tool in the Z axis, Press F8 Calib Z Calib Z
TOOL