Anilam Wizard 411 User manual

Wizard 411 R EADOUTS
REFERENCE MANUAL
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Wizard 411 i
Wizard 411 Key Layout
Wizard 411 Soft Keys
There are two pages of soft key functions to select from the op-
erating modes. Use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to cursor through
each page. The page indicator in the Status Bar will show the page
orientation. The darkened page indicates the page you are currently
on.
Soft Key function Soft key
Symbol
Opens on-screen HELP instructions.
Toggles between inch and millimeter
units (page 4 under Units).
This soft key toggles between radius
and diameter displays. This function is
for Turning applications only (page 24).
Toggles between SET/ZERO functions.
Used with individual axis keys (page 6).
Display
Area
Power
Indicator
light
Soft keys
CLEAR key
Axis
Keys
ENTER key
UP/DOWN arrow keys are
also used to adjust the
screen contrast.
Soft Key function Soft key
Symbol
Opens the Job Setup menu and
provides access to the Installation
Setup soft key (page 4).
Press when ready to identify a
reference mark (page 4).
Opens the Tool Table. See page 7 for
Milling, and page 20 for Turning. The
TOOL key is a soft key for the
one axis readout only.
Opens the Datum form to set the
datum for each axis. See page 8 for
Milling, and page 22 for Turning. The
DATUM key is a soft key for the
one axis readout only.
Numeric
Keypad
Hard function keys
page 2.
Page
Indicator
Set Zero
Indicator

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Readout Parameter Access Code
An access code must be entered before machine-related installation parameters can be set
or changed. This prevents inadvertent adjustments to the installation setup parameters.
Refer to the Setup section. Begin by pressing the key, followed by pressing the
INSTALLATION SETUP soft key. Press the access code numbers using
the numeric key pad, then press the key. The readout is now ready for machine
parameter setting operations.
IMPORTANT
The access code is 8891
IMPORTANT
Supervisors may wish to remove this page from the Reference
Manual after initially setting up the readout system. Retain in a
safe place for future use.

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Wizard 411 v
Introduction
Software Version
The software version is shown on the initial power up screen.
Wizard 411
DRO axis availability.
Symbols within Notes
Every note is marked with a symbol on the left indicating to the
operator the type and/or potential severity of the note.
Wizard 411 Fonts
The chart below shows how the different variables (soft keys, hard
keys) are represented within the text of this manual:
Soft keys - SETUP soft key
Hard keys - ENTER hard key
This User's Manual covers the functions of the Wizard 411
for both milling and turning applications. Operational
information is arranged in three sections: General
Operations, Mill Specific Operations and Turn Specific
Operations.
The Wizard 411 DRO is available in one, two, and three
axis form. The 3 axis Wizard 411 DRO is used through
out this manual for illustration and description of function
keys.
General Information
e.g. on the behavior of the Wizard 411.
Warning
e.g. when a special tool is required for a function.
Caution - Risk of electric shock
e.g. when opening a housing.

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Hassle-Free Warranty
ACU-RITE Companies, Inc. is proud to offer the 3-Year Hassle-Free Warranty for all dig-
ital readout systems, vision readout systems, and precision glass scales. This warranty
will cover all of the ACI repair and replacement costs for any readout or precision glass
scale returned during the three (3) year warranty period. ACI will repair or replace the
damaged components - regardless of the product’s condition absolutely free, no ques-
tions asked. This warranty covers both materials, and factory labor. In addition, autho-
rized ACI service representatives will provide service labor (field service) for a period of
one (1) year at no charge. Notice of the claimed defect must be received by ACI within
the warranty period.
This warranty applies only to products and accessories installed and operated in accor-
dance with this reference manual. ACI shall have no obligation, with respect to any de-
fect, or other condition caused in whole or part by the customer’s incorrect use,
improper maintenance modification of the equipment, or by the repair, or maintenance
of the product by any person except those deemed qualified by ACI.
Responsibility for loss of operation, or diminished performance due to conditions be-
yond ACI’s control cannot be accepted by ACI.
The foregoing warranty obligations are in lieu of all expressed or implied warranties.
ACU-RITE Companies, Inc. shall not be liable under any circumstances for consequential
damages.

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Table of Contents
I – 1 Introduction to Wizard 411
Layout of Screen...................................................................................................... 1
Wizard 411 Hard Keys ............................................................................................. 2
Operating Modes..................................................................................................... 3
Reference Mark Evaluation...................................................................................... 3
ENABLE/DISABLE REF function......................................................................... 4
Job Setup Parameters ............................................................................................. 4
Units.................................................................................................................... 4
Scale Factor ........................................................................................................ 4
Mirror .................................................................................................................. 4
Diameter Axes .................................................................................................... 5
Near Zero Warning.............................................................................................. 5
Status Bar Settings ............................................................................................. 5
Job Clock ............................................................................................................ 5
Console Adjustment ........................................................................................... 5
Language ............................................................................................................ 6
Import/Export ........................................................................................................... 6
Set/Zero Soft Key Details......................................................................................... 6
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations
Key Functions Detailed ............................................................................................ 7
Tool Hard Key...................................................................................................... 7
Tool Table............................................................................................................ 7
Tool Compensation ............................................................................................. 7
Calling the Tool from the Tool Table ................................................................... 8
Datum Setting..................................................................................................... 8
Datum Setting with a Tool .................................................................................. 9
Presets.............................................................................................................. 10
Absolute Distance Preset ................................................................................. 10
Incremental Distance Preset............................................................................. 12
1/2 Hard Key ..................................................................................................... 13
Circle and Linear Pattern Hard Keys (Milling).................................................... 13
Functions for milling patterns ........................................................................... 13
Linear Pattern.................................................................................................... 15
Incline & Arc Milling............................................................................................... 15
Incline Milling .................................................................................................... 16
Arc Milling ......................................................................................................... 18
I – 3 Turning Specific Operations
Tool Table.......................................................................................................... 20
Tool Display Icon............................................................................................... 20
Datum Setting................................................................................................... 22

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Taper Calculator Hard Key ................................................................................ 23
Presets (Turning)............................................................................................... 24
Radius/Diameter Soft Key................................................................................. 24
Vectoring........................................................................................................... 24
II – 1 Installation Setup
Installation Setup Parameters................................................................................ 25
Encoder Setup ....................................................................................................... 25
Display Configuration............................................................................................. 26
Coupling................................................................................................................. 26
Z Coupling (turning applications only) .................................................................... 26
Enabling Z Coupling .......................................................................................... 27
Disabling Z Coupling ......................................................................................... 27
Error Compensation............................................................................................... 27
Linear Error Compensation ............................................................................... 28
Non-Linear Error Compensation ....................................................................... 28
Backlash Compensation ........................................................................................ 29
Counter Settings.................................................................................................... 30
Diagnostics ............................................................................................................ 30
Keypad Test ...................................................................................................... 30
Display Test ...................................................................................................... 30
II – 2 Installation and Electrical Connections
Installation......................................................................................................... 31
Electrical requirements ..................................................................................... 31
Environmental................................................................................................... 31
Preventative maintenance ................................................................................ 31
II – 3 Dimensions
Accessory ID Number....................................................................................... 32
DRO mounting with arm (reference information) ............................................ 33
DRO mounting with base ................................................................................. 33

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I – 1 Introduction to Wizard 411
I – 1 Introduction to Wizard 411
Layout of Screen
ACU-RITE’s Wizard 411 readout provides application-specific features
that allows you to obtain the most productivity from your manual
machine tools.
Status Bar - This displays the current datum, tool, feed rate, job
clock time, unit of measure, operating mode status, page indicator,
and set/zero. See Job Setup for details on setting up the Status Bar
parameters.
Display Area - Indicates the current position of each axis. Also
shows forms, fields, instruction boxes, error messages and help
topics.
Axis Labels - Indicates axis for corresponding axis key.
Ref Symbols - Indicates current reference mark status.
Soft key Labels - Indicates the various milling or turning functions.
Status Bar Symbols
Datum Tool Feed Rate Job Clock Unit of
Measure
Operating
Modes
Page
Indicator Set/Zero
Axis Labels
Display
Area
Ref. Symbol
Near Zero
Warning (In
Distance-
To-Go mode
only)
Soft key
Labels

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Wizard 411 Hard Keys
Hard keys on the Wizard 411 readouts vary depending on the number
of axis the readout includes. A one axis readout will only have the first
three hard keys shown below. A two, or three axis readout will have
all the hard keys shown below.
The last two keys are specific to a Wizard 411 readout that is either for
milling or turning. The first symbol applies to a milling readout, and the
second symbol applies to a turning readout.
Hard Key function Hard Key
Symbol
Switches display between operating modes:
Distance-To-Go (Incremental) / Actual Value
(Absolute) (see page 3).
Used to divide the current position by two (see
page 13).
The CALC hard key opens the Calculator functions for
standard math, trigonometry, RPM and Taper (Turning
only) functions (see page 23).
The DATUM hard key opens the Datum form to set
the datum for each axis (for Milling see page 8, for
Turning see page 22).
The TOOL hard key opens the Tool Table (for Milling
see page 7, for Turning see page 20).
The CIRCLE PATTERN hard key (Mill only) opens the
Circle Pattern form. This calculates the hole
positions (page 13).
The LINEAR PATTERN hard key (Mill only) opens the
Linear Pattern form. This calculates the hole
positions (page 13).
The INCLINE MILLING hard key (Mill) or the
VECTORING hard key (Turn) opens the Incline milling
forms (page 16), or the Vectoring form (page 24).
The ARC MILLING hard key (Mill) or the TAPER CALC
hard key (Turn) opens the Arc milling forms (page
18), or the Taper Calc form (page 23).

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I – 1 Introduction to Wizard 411
Operating Modes
The Wizard 411 has two operating modes: Distance-To-Go
(INCREMENTAL) and Actual Value (ABSOLUTE). The Distance-To-Go
feature enables you to approach nominal positions simply by
traversing to display value zero. When working within the incremental
mode you can enter nominal coordinates as either incremental or
absolute dimensions. The Actual Value feature always displays the
current actual position of the tool, relative to the active datum. In this
mode, all moves are made by traveling until the display matches the
nominal position that is required.
While in the ABSOLUTE (Actual Value) mode, if the Wizard 411 is
configured for Milling applications, only the tool length offsets are
active. Both the diameter and length offsets are used in the
INCREMENTAL (Distance-To-Go) mode to calculate the amount of
“distance-to-go” required to get to the desired nominal position
relative to the edge of the tool that will be doing the cutting.
If the Wizard 411 is configured for turning, all tool offsets are used in
both the ABSOLUTE and INCREMENTAL modes.
Press the ABS/INC hard key (see Fig. I.1) to toggle between these two
modes. To view other soft key functions in either ABSOLUTE or
INCREMENTAL mode, use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys.
The turning application provides a quick method for coupling the Z
axes position on a 3 axis system. For more information, see "Coupling"
on page 26.
Reference Mark Evaluation
The Wizard 411 reference mark evaluation feature automatically re-
establishes the relationship between axis slide positions and display
values that you last defined by setting the datum.
For each axis with an encoder that has reference marks the REF
indicator will flash for that axis (see Fig. I.2). After crossing over the
reference marks, the indicator will stop flashing and change to a non-
flashing “REF”.
Working without reference mark evaluation
You can also use the Wizard 411 without crossing over the reference
marks. Press the NO REF soft key to exit the reference mark evaluation
routine and continue.
You can still cross over reference marks at a later time if it becomes
necessary to define a datum that can be re-established after a power
interruption. Press the ENABLE REF soft key to activate the position
recovery routine.
Fig. I.1 Distance-To-Go (INCREMENTAL) / Actual Value
(ABSOLUTE) Hard key
Fig. I.2 Screen for establishing Ref Marks
If an encoder is setup without reference marks, then the
REF indicator will not be displayed, and a datum set from
any axis will be lost once power is turned off.

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ENABLE/DISABLE REF function
The ENABLE/DISABLE soft key, that is present during the position
recovery routine, allows the operator to select a specific reference
mark on an encoder. This is important when using encoders with Fixed
Reference Marks (instead of ones with Position-Trac™ feature). When
the DISABLE REF soft key is pressed, the recovery routine is paused
and any reference marks that are crossed during encoder movement
are ignored. When the ENABLE REF soft key is then pressed, the
recovery routine once again becomes active and the next crossed
reference mark will be selected.
You do not have to cross over the reference marks of all the encoders,
only those that you need. Once reference marks for all desired axes
are established, press NO REF soft key to cancel out of routine. If all
reference marks have been found, the Wizard 411 will return to the
DRO display screen automatically.
Job Setup Parameters
To view and change Job Setup parameters, first press the SETUP soft
key, then use the Up/Down arrow keys to highlight the parameters of
interest and press the ENTER key. See Fig Fig. I.3.
Units
The Units form is used to specify the preferred display units and
format. You can also select the unit of measure by pressing the
INCH/MM soft key in either Actual Value or Distance-To-Go mode.
Scale Factor
The scale factor may be used to scale the part up or down. A scale
factor of 1.0 creates a part with the exact size as dimensioned on the
print. A scale factor >1 “grows” the part, and <1 “shrinks” the part.
8The numeric keys are used to enter a number greater than zero. The
number range is 0.1000 to 10.000. A negative value may also be
entered.
8The scale factor settings will be retained on a power cycle.
8When the scale factor is a value other than 1, the scaling symbol
is shown on the axis display.
8The ON/OFF soft key is used to disable the current scale factors.
Mirror
Fig. I.3 Job Setup screen in milling
A scale factor of -1.00 will produce a mirror image of the
part. You can both mirror and scale a part at the same time.

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I – 1 Introduction to Wizard 411
Diameter Axes
Select Diameter Axes to set which axes can be displayed in either
radius or diameter values. ON indicates that the axis position will be
displayed as a diameter value. When OFF, the Radius/Diameter
feature does not apply. See Fig. I.4. For turning applications see
"Radius/Diameter Soft Key" on page 24 for the Radius/Diameter
feature.
8Cursor to Diameter Axes and press ENTER.
8The cursor will be in the X axis field. Depending on the parameter
you need for that axis press ON/OFF soft key to turn feature on or off.
8Press ENTER.
Near Zero Warning
The Near Zero Warning form is used to configure the bar graph that is
shown below the axes’ display in Distance-To-Go mode. Each axis has
its own range.
8Press the ON/OFF soft key to enable or simply begin entering values
using the numeric keys. The current position box will begin moving
when the position is within range.
Status Bar Settings
The Status Bar is the segmented bar at the top of the screen which
displays current datum, tool, feed rate, job clock and page indicator.
8Press the ON/OFF soft key for each setting you want to see
displayed.
Job Clock
The job clock shows the hours (h), minutes (m), seconds (s). It
operates like a stop watch showing elapsed time. (The clock starts
timing from 0:00:00).
The elapsed time field shows the total accumulated time from each
interval.
8Press the START/STOP soft key. The status field will read RUNNING.
Press it again to stop time from elapsing.
8Press RESET to reset the elapsed time. Resetting will stop the clock
if it is running.
Console Adjustment
The LCD’s contrast can be adjusted either by using the soft keys in
this form or by using the Up/Down arrow keys on the keypad in either
operating mode. The contrast may need to be adjusted due to
variations in ambient lighting and operator preference. This form is
also used to set the display saver’s idle time-out. The display saver
setting is the amount of time the system is idle before the LCD
switches to screen saver mode. The idle time may be set from 30 to
120 minutes. The display saver can be disabled during the current
power cycle.
Fig. I.4 Diameter Axes form
Pressing the Decimal key while in operating mode, will
also stop and start the clock. Pressing the Zero key will
reset the clock.

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Language
The Wizard 411 supports multiple languages. To change the language
selection:
8Press the LANGUAGE soft key until the desired language selection
appears on the soft key and the form.
8Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Import/Export
Job and Installation Setup parameters can be imported or exported
over the “Regular Type B” USB port.
8Press the IMPORT/EXPORT soft key in the Setup screen.
8Press IMPORT to download operating parameters from a PC.
8Press EXPORT to upload the current operating parameters to a PC.
8To exit, press the Ckey.
Set/Zero Soft Key Details
The SET/ZERO soft key is a key that determines the effect of pressing
an Axis key. This key is a toggle key, switching the functionality
between Set and Zero. The current state is indicated in the Status Bar.
When the state is Set, see Fig. I.5, and the Wizard 411 is in Actual
Value mode, selecting an Axis key opens the Datum form for the
selected axis. If the Wizard 411 is in Distance-To-Go mode, a Preset
form opens.
When the state is Zero, and the Wizard 411 is in Actual Value mode,
selecting an Axis key sets the current datum for that axis to zero at the
current position. If it is in Distance-To-Go mode, the current Distance-
To-Go value is set to zero.
Fig. I.5 Set Zero Indicator
If the Wizard 411 is in Actual Value mode and the state of
Set/Zero is zero, pressing any Axis key resets the current
datum to zero at the current location for that axis.

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I – 2 Milling Specific Operations
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations
This section discusses operations and soft key functions specific to
milling applications only.
Key Functions Detailed
Tool Hard Key
This Hard key opens the tool table and provides access to the Tool
form for entering a tool’s parameters (a soft key is used on a one axis
readout). The Wizard 411 can store up to 16 tools within the tool table.
Tool Table
The Wizard 411 tool table provides a convenient way to store diameter
and length offset information for each of the tools you commonly use.
You can enter up to 16 tools. (See Fig. I.6 Tool Table in Milling).
The following soft keys are also available while in the Tool Table form
or in the individual tool data form:
Tool Compensation
Wizard 411 has tool compensation. This allows you to enter workpiece
dimensions directly from the drawing. The displayed distance to go is
then automatically lengthened (R+) or shortened (R–) by the value of
the tool radius. See Fig. I.7. For more information see "Presets" on
page 10.
The length offset may be entered as a known value or the Wizard 411
may determine the offset automatically. The tool length is the
difference in length ∆L between the tool and the reference tool. The
length difference is indicated with the “∆“ symbol. The reference tool
is indicated by T1, see Fig. I.8.
Fig. I.6 Tool Table in Milling
Function Soft key
This key allows the operator to select which
axis all the tool length offsets will affect. The
tool’s diameter values will subsequently be
used to offset the remaining two axes.
Press to automatically enter the tool offset
length. Only available in TOOL LENGTH field.
This will open the TOOL TYPES form for
selection. Only available in TYPE field.
Fig. I.7 Tool compensation

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Sign for the length difference ∆L
If the tool is longer than the reference tool: ∆L > 0 (+)
If the tool is shorter than the reference tool: ∆L < 0 (–)
As indicated above it is also possible to have the Wizard 411
determine a tool’s length offset. This method involves touching the tip
of each tool to a common reference surface. This allows the Wizard
411 to determine the difference between the length of each tool.
Move the tool until its tip is touching the reference surface. Press the
TEACH LENGTH soft key. The Wizard 411 will calculate an offset relative
to this surface. Repeat the procedure for each additional tool using the
same reference surface.
Calling the Tool from the Tool Table
To call a tool, press the TOOL hard key. Use the Up/Down arrow keys
to cursor through the selection of tools (1-16). Highlight the tool you
want. Verify the proper tool has been called, and press the TOOL or C
key to exit.
Datum Setting
Datum settings define the relationships between the axis positions
and the display values.
Setting datum points is done best by using the Wizard 411 probing
functions with a tool.
Datum points are set in the conventional manner by touching the
edges of the workpiece, one after the other with a tool and manually
entering the tool positions as datum points. See Fig. I.9 & Fig. I.10.
Fig. I.8 Tool length and diameter
Fig. I.9 Touching the edges
Fig. I.10 SET DATUM form
Only the tools set using the same reference surface may
be changed without having to reset the datum.