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Warranty
ANILAM warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1)
year from date of installation. At our option, we will repair or replace any defective product upon
prepaid return to our factory.
This warranty applies to all products when used in a normal industrial environment. Any
unauthorized tampering, misuse, or neglect will make this warranty null and void.
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loss of use or for any direct or consequential damages.
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The information in this manual has been thoroughly reviewed and is believed to be accurate.
ACU-RITE Companies, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to improve reliability, function,
or design without notice. ACU-RITE Companies, Inc. assumes no liability arising out of the
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Section 1 - Machine Setup
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Effectivity Notation........................................................................................................................ 1-1
Software Version Information ....................................................................................................... 1-1
Navigating Through the Setup Utility................................................................................................ 1-2
Keypad Keys ................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Specifying an Axis ........................................................................................................................ 1-3
Entering Parameters..................................................................................................................... 1-3
Highlighting Menu Options ........................................................................................................... 1-3
Exiting a Screen ........................................................................................................................... 1-3
Password Restricted Parameters ................................................................................................. 1-3
Saving Changes to Setup Parameters ............................................................................................. 1-4
Setting Parameters in Setup Utility................................................................................................... 1-4
Accessing Setup Utility Menus ......................................................................................................... 1-4
Overview of Main Parameter Categories.......................................................................................... 1-5
Units of Measurement ...................................................................................................................... 1-5
Section 2 - Builder Setup
Setting Axis Resolution Parameters................................................................................................. 2-1
Setting Axes for Encoder Type..................................................................................................... 2-1
Setting the Display Resolution...................................................................................................... 2-1
Setting the Linear Encoder Resolution ......................................................................................... 2-2
Setting Line Count for Rotary Encoder ......................................................................................... 2-3
Setting Ballscrew Pitch for the Rotary Encoder ............................................................................ 2-3
Setting the Ratio Between the Ballscrew Pulley and the Motor/Encoder Pulley ........................... 2-3
Setting the Starting Mark .............................................................................................................. 2-4
Setting Linear Correction Compensation..........................................................................................2-5
Setting In-Position Tolerance ........................................................................................................... 2-6
Setting Continuous Path................................................................................................................... 2-6
Setting Default Rapidrate ................................................................................................................. 2-7
Setting Axis Default Feedrate........................................................................................................... 2-7
Setting Software Limits .................................................................................................................... 2-8
Enabling Vector Limits ..................................................................................................................... 2-9
Setting Encoder Phases to Correct Axis Direction Displayed........................................................... 2-9
Setting Backlash Compensation .................................................................................................... 2-10
Setting Ballscrew Compensation.................................................................................................... 2-11
Setting Number of Segments ..................................................................................................... 2-11
Setting Table Entries .................................................................................................................. 2-12
Setting Offset and Zero Cross Parameters................................................................................. 2-13
Setting Segment Length ............................................................................................................. 2-14
Activating Ballscrew Compensation............................................................................................ 2-14
Using the Automatic File Loader.................................................................................................2-15
File Loader Error Messages ....................................................................................................... 2-18
Setting Axis Ports........................................................................................................................... 2-19
Setting Feed, Rapid, and No-Motion Filter Parameters.................................................................. 2-19
Setting Position Error Check Parameters....................................................................................... 2-22
Setting Amplifier Tuning Rapids ..................................................................................................... 2-23
Setting Digital Amplifier .................................................................................................................. 2-23
Setting Invert DAC Output.............................................................................................................. 2-24
U Axis Setup .................................................................................................................................. 2-24

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Setting the Spindle Axis ................................................................................................................. 2-25
Setting Spindle Output................................................................................................................ 2-25
Setting Spindle Gear Ranges .....................................................................................................2-26
M40–M41 Ratio (Spindle Pulley) ................................................................................................ 2-27
M40–M41 Ratio (Motor Pulley) ................................................................................................... 2-27
Setting the Number of Lines on the Spindle Encoder ................................................................. 2-27
Setting Spindle RPM Display...................................................................................................... 2-28
Setting Stop/Start Spindle When Hold/Start is Pressed.............................................................. 2-28
Setting Stop Program and Spindle on Gear Range Error ........................................................... 2-28
Setting Encoder Mounted on Motor ............................................................................................ 2-28
Setting Spindle Zero Speed RPM Tolerance.............................................................................. 2-29
Setting Spindle at Speed Percent............................................................................................... 2-29
Setting Z Axis Type ........................................................................................................................ 2-29
Setting Basic I/O Interface ............................................................................................................. 2-29
Activating the I/O Interface ......................................................................................................... 2-30
Output Function Setup................................................................................................................ 2-31
Configuring Output Ports ............................................................................................................ 2-32
Setting Up DSP2Nodes.............................................................................................................. 2-33
Assigning Output Ports to M-Functions ...................................................................................... 2-33
Assigning Input Ports to Input Functions .................................................................................... 2-35
Selecting Automatic Gear for DAC Output ................................................................................. 2-35
CNC Input Functions .................................................................................................................. 2-36
Setting Finish Pulse Timeout...................................................................................................... 2-38
Setting Vector Limit Inputs.......................................................................................................... 2-39
Vector/Home Limit Switch Connections...................................................................................... 2-40
I/O Settings for Factory-Assembled M-Function Hardware ........................................................ 2-41
Programmable I/O Interface Setup................................................................................................. 2-41
Handwheel/DRO Setup .................................................................................................................. 2-41
Handwheel Parameters .............................................................................................................. 2-42
DRO Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 2-43
Tool Management Setup ................................................................................................................ 2-45
Default Tool Table File ............................................................................................................... 2-45
Activation Options....................................................................................................................... 2-45
Manual Tool Change Operation.................................................................................................. 2-46
Activating Tool Length Offset ..................................................................................................... 2-46
Setting Output Signal to Default ................................................................................................. 2-46
Setting Default Spindle Orientation Angle .................................................................................. 2-47
Setting Spindle Orientation RPM ................................................................................................ 2-47
Setting Spindle Orientation in Position (Counts)......................................................................... 2-47
Stopping Program Run on Tool Commands............................................................................... 2-48
Setting the Use Tool Change Macro........................................................................................... 2-48
Setting the Tool Change Macro Program ................................................................................... 2-48
Setting the Default Tool-Table File .............................................................................................2-49
Setting the Force Spindle Off During Tool Change..................................................................... 2-49
Setting the Restore TLO After Power-Up or Home..................................................................... 2-49
Setting the Send Tflag When T0 Programmed on Fixed TC ...................................................... 2-49
Miscellaneous Setup Parameters................................................................................................... 2-50
Setting Maximum Programmed Linear Axis Feedrate ................................................................ 2-50
Setting Dry Run Feedrate........................................................................................................... 2-50
Setting Default Linear Axis Jog Feedrate and Jog Rapidrate ..................................................... 2-51
Maximum Programmed Rotary Axis Feedrate............................................................................ 2-51
Rotary Axis Dry Run Feedrate....................................................................................................2-51
Rotary Axis Jog Feedrate ........................................................................................................... 2-52

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Servo Up Delay .......................................................................................................................... 2-52
Automatic Feedrate Override on Arcs ........................................................................................ 2-52
Feed and Rapid Accel/Decel (ms) .............................................................................................. 2-53
Check DSP Integrity ................................................................................................................... 2-53
Servo Loop Sample Time (ms) ................................................................................................... 2-53
Interpolator Rate Factor.............................................................................................................. 2-54
Acceleration Ramp Type ............................................................................................................ 2-54
Ramp Z axis during RigidTap .....................................................................................................2-54
Enable Velocity Look Ahead....................................................................................................... 2-54
Monitor Setting ........................................................................................................................... 2-55
Display Resolution...................................................................................................................... 2-55
CNC Startup Mode ..................................................................................................................... 2-55
Show Introduction Screen .......................................................................................................... 2-55
User Definable Variables............................................................................................................ 2-56
Tool Changer Macro Example .................................................................................................... 2-56
Mcode for Macro Call #1 – #10...................................................................................................2-57
Macro Called for Mcode #1 – #10............................................................................................... 2-57
Homing the Axes............................................................................................................................ 2-58
Setting Homing Sequence.......................................................................................................... 2-58
Direction of Travel for the Homing Feature................................................................................. 2-59
Setting Homing Speed................................................................................................................ 2-60
Setting Home Preset Values ......................................................................................................2-60
Builder Text .................................................................................................................................... 2-61
Enabling Builder Text ................................................................................................................. 2-61
Editing Error Messages .............................................................................................................. 2-62
Editing Warning Messages......................................................................................................... 2-63
Editing Soft Key Inputs ............................................................................................................... 2-64
Languages ..................................................................................................................................... 2-65
Software Updates........................................................................................................................... 2-65
Direct Numeric Control................................................................................................................... 2-66
Selecting a DNC Execution Mode .............................................................................................. 2-66
Setting the Buffer Size................................................................................................................ 2-67
Enabling/Disabling ToolComp and CornerRad ........................................................................... 2-67
Setting DNC Mode to Hold Execution of Program Until You Press Start.................................... 2-68
Security .......................................................................................................................................... 2-68
Probing........................................................................................................................................... 2-69
Setting the Spindle Probe Type ..................................................................................................2-69
Setting the Nominal Probe Stylus Diameter ............................................................................... 2-69
Setting the Maximum Stroke from Home for First Pick ............................................................... 2-69
Setting the RPM for Calibration and Tool Measurement ............................................................ 2-69
Setting the Probe Orientation ..................................................................................................... 2-70
Setting the Z First Pick, FAST Feedrate..................................................................................... 2-70
Setting the Z First Pick, MEDIUM Feedrate................................................................................ 2-70
Setting the Z Final Pick, SLOW Feedrate................................................................................... 2-71
Setting the Z Retract Amount ..................................................................................................... 2-71
Setting the XY Retract Amount...................................................................................................2-71
Setting the Z Start Position......................................................................................................... 2-71
Setting the Diameter of Tool Probe Gauge................................................................................. 2-72
Setting the Positioning Feedrate Normally ................................................................................. 2-72
Setting the First Touch Feedrate ................................................................................................2-72
Setting the Nominal Probe Stylus Ball Radius............................................................................ 2-72
Setting the Diameter of Spindle Probe Gauge............................................................................ 2-73
Setting the Probe Logic .............................................................................................................. 2-73

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Section 3 - Operator Setup
Control Software Parameters ........................................................................................................... 3-1
Compensation Cutoff Angle.......................................................................................................... 3-4
Communications Parameters ........................................................................................................... 3-5
Simulated Draw Mode Setup Parameters .................................................................................... 3-6
Edit Mode Setup Parameters ....................................................................................................... 3-8
Program Directory Parameters ..................................................................................................... 3-9
Display Settings.......................................................................................................................... 3-10
Printer Settings........................................................................................................................... 3-10
Section 4 - Configuration Utilities
Save Configuration........................................................................................................................... 4-1
Copy Configuration........................................................................................................................... 4-1
Restore from Copy ........................................................................................................................... 4-2
Restore from Backup ....................................................................................................................... 4-2
Compare Configuration .................................................................................................................... 4-2
Print Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 4-3
Section 5 - Fine-Tuning Systems with Linear Encoders
Section 6 - Setup Utility Maps
Map 1 ............................................................................................................................................... 6-2
Map 2 ............................................................................................................................................... 6-3
Map 3 ............................................................................................................................................... 6-4
Map 4 ............................................................................................................................................... 6-5
Map 5 ............................................................................................................................................... 6-6
Map 6 ............................................................................................................................................... 6-7
Map 7 ............................................................................................................................................... 6-8
Map 8 ............................................................................................................................................... 6-9
Map 9 ............................................................................................................................................. 6-10
Map 11 ........................................................................................................................................... 6-12
Map 12 ........................................................................................................................................... 6-13
Map 13 ........................................................................................................................................... 6-14
Map 14 ........................................................................................................................................... 6-15
Map 15 ........................................................................................................................................... 6-16
Index ...................................................................................................................................... Index-1

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Section 1 - Machine Setup
Introduction
This manual provides instructions on how to set up and operate the
ANILAM Setup Utility for the 3000M. The Setup Utility provides access to
3000M settings through a series of menus and submenus. Each menu
provides access to configuration settings or another menu.
Effectivity Notation
Some information does not apply to all ANILAM CNC products discussed
in this manual. Therefore, icons identify products to which the information
applies. Refer to Table 1-1. There are many parameters that are defined
per axis. In these cases, this manual will mostly document the primary
axes (i.e., XYZ). The parameters for the auxiliary axis (i.e., U) are
entered in the same way as those for the primary axes. Some
parameters can also be specified for the Spindle axis (i.e., S).
Table 1-1, Effectivity Notation
Icon Product
3200MK
3000M Two-Axis Systems
3300M/MK
3000M Three-Axis Systems
3300M/MK
3000M Four-Axis Systems
Software Version Information
To facilitate verification of software version information, a text file is added
to all CNC machine and offline software disks. The file lists the version
and the CNC type. The software version contained on the disk is coded
into the filename using the following format: 0xxxx.txt. For example,
software version 4.14A is formatted as 0414A.txt. Therefore, a disk
containing software version 4.14A contains a file named 0414A.txt.
3000M
-
2X
3000M-3X
3000M-4X

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Navigating Through the Setup Utility
To navigate through the Setup Utility, use the keypad keys referenced in
Table 1-2. See “Section 6 - Setup Utility Maps,” for all maps referenced
in this section. Use these maps to navigate through Setup Utility software
features.
To select one of the items in each Setup Utility menu, highlight the item
by using the arrow keys on the keypad. Press ENTER to activate the
selected highlight.
Press ENTER to switch settings On or Off, or enter a specific value where
required. Press ENTER or Exit (F10) to save settings when prompted by
the software. Press Exit (F10) to close a menu and return to the previous
menu.
Keypad Keys
Refer to Table 1-2 for a description of the keys on the CNC console
keypad. In the text, the name of a key always is displayed in small capital
letters.
Table 1-2, Setup Utility Keypad Keys
Key Name Key Face
Enter
Arrow
Clear
X Axis
Y Axis
Z Axis
U Axis
Feedrate
Override
E-stop
Start (Green)
Hold (Red)
U

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Specifying an Axis
Press the X, Y, Z, or Udimension key to specify an axis. For example,
“Press X” prompts the operator to press the X-AXIS key.
Entering Parameters
Press ENTER to enter parameters into the system.
Highlighting Menu Options
Press Up Arrow (F3) and Down Arrow (F4) to highlight menu options in
the Setup Utility.
Exiting a Screen
Press Exit (F10) to return to the previous screen.
Password Restricted Parameters
Some machine parameters are protected by passwords. The CNC
provides four access levels of passwords. Operators are assigned limited
access that allows them to set parameters used in normal machine
operations. Service and factory technicians require a higher level of
access. The Programmable I/O Interface requires a separate password.
See Table 1-3 for default machine passwords.
Table 1-3, Default Machine Passwords
Access Level Password Level
Limited – Operator 159
Service Technician Z48
Factory Technician Reserved for factory use
Programmable Logic Controller IPI
NOTE: Service supersedes Limited. Factory level is the highest and
supersedes all, except IPI, which is independent of the other
passwords.
Changing Protected Parameters
To change protected parameters, type a password when the CNC
displays the password prompt.
NOTE: You are only required to type a password once during Setup.
However, when you exit the Setup Utility and re-enter, you will
again be prompted for a password.

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Saving Changes to Setup Parameters
If changes have been made to any setup parameters, a
“Save Changes?” prompt is displayed when the user exits Setup Utility.
Select Yes (F1) to save changes, No (F2) to cancel changes, and Cancel
(F9) to return to Setup Utility.
NOTE: When No (F2) is pressed, all parameters revert to their original
settings (settings prior to changes).
All configuration parameters are saved in a configuration file
(P3MCFG.CFG). Every time a parameter changes and the configuration
file is saved, the CNC automatically creates a backup file
(P3MCFG.BAK). The CNC provides utilities to manage the configuration
file. Refer to “Section 4 - Configuration Utilities” for detailed information.
Setting Parameters in Setup Utility
To set parameters in the Setup Utility, perform the following steps:
1. Highlight the menu in which the parameter is displayed, and press
ENTER.
2. Use one of the following three methods to set parameters:
If a default selection is listed in an entry field, press ENTER to
cycle through the available selections.
If a pop-up menu is displayed after the parameter is selected, use
the ARROW keys to highlight the required option, and press
ENTER.
If an entry field highlights after the parameter is selected, type the
required value or setting, and press ENTER.
Accessing Setup Utility Menus
Refer to the Startup Screen on “Map 1” in “Section 6.”
To access Setup Utility menus, perform the following steps:
1. Turn on the CNC.
After the CNC is turned on, the software starts automatically. The
CNC displays messages to indicate the status of the startup. When
the CNC software has successfully started, it displays a screen with
ANILAM company information and the software version number.
2. Press F10 to continue. The Software Options Menu is displayed.
3. Highlight Setup Utility, and press ENTER. The Setup Options Menu,
Menu A, is displayed.