Centroid T Series User manual

CENTROID™
T-SERIES
Operator's Manual
CNC10 Version 2.63
Rev. 081024
U.S. Patent #6490500
© 2008 Centroid Corp. Howard, PA 16841

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 - Introduction
Window Description 1-1
Conventions 1-3
Machine Home 1-4
Lathe M and G Codes 1-5
CHAPTER 2 - Operator Panels
T-Series Jog Panel 2-1
Keyboard Jog Panel 2-5
Keyboard Shortcut Keys 2-8
CHAPTER 3 - Main Screen
Option Descriptions 3-1
CHAPTER 4 - Tool Setup
Offset Library 4-1
Tool Wear Offset Adjustment Screen 4-1
Tool Geometry Offset Adjustment Screen 4-2
Tool Orient 4-4
Procedures for Setting Tool Offsets 4-6
Setting the Nose Radius 4-15
Setting the Nose Vector 4-15
CHAPTER 5 - Part Zero and WCS
Part Zero Menu 5-1
Setting Part Zeros 5-3
WCS Configuration Menu 5-6
Using Work Coordinate Systems 5-7
CHAPTER 6 – Running a Job
Job Running Menu 6-1
Canceling a Job in Progress 6-2
Resuming a Canceled Job 6-2
Run Menu 6-3
Power Feed 6-5
CHAPTER 7 - The Utility Menu
F1 Format 7-1
CHAPTER 8 - Lathe Intercon Manual
Lathe Intercon Main Menu 8-1
Lathe Intercon File Menu 8-5
Insert Operation 8-8
Graphics 8-33
Math Help 8-34
Intercon Lathe Tool Library 8-40
CHAPTER 9 - Lathe Intercon Tutorials
Lathe Intercon Tutorial #1 9-1
Lathe Intercon Tutorial #2 9-9
CHAPTER 10 - CNC Program Codes
Miscellaneous Program Symbols 10-1
User and System Variables 10-4
Advanced Macro Statements (Optional) 10-8
CHAPTER 11 - G Codes
G-Code Quick Reference 11-1
G-Code Descriptions 11-2
CHAPTER 12 - M-functions
Macro M-functions 12-1
CHAPTER 13 - CNC Program Example
CHAPTER 14 - Configuration
Password 14-1
Control Configuration 14-2
User-Specified Paths 14-4
Machine Configuration 14-4
Machine Parameters 14-7
PID Configuration 14-25
Handwheel Configuration 14-27
CHAPTER 15 – CNC10 messages
CNC10 Message Descriptions 15-1
F2 Update 7-1
F5 File Ops 7-2
F6 User Maint., F7 Report, F8 Options, F9 Log 7-3
Using the Location Chooser 7-3

T-Series Information Sheet
Customer___________________ Kit #__________ Motor Type_____________
Table 1: Jog parameters
Axis Slow Jog
(inches/minute)
Fast Jog
(inches/minute)
Max Rate
(inches/minute)
Dead Start
(inches/minute)
Delta Vmax
(inches/minute)
Z
X
Table 2: Motor parameters
Axis Label Motor
revs/
inch
Encoder
counts/
inch
Lash Limit
+
Limit
-
Home
+
Home
-
Direction
reversed
Laser
Comp
1
2
Table 3: PID parameters
Axis Kp Ki Kd Limit Kg Kv1 Ka Accel
Z
X
Software Information
Software Version ___________
Other On-Line Software _____________
Version: _________
MasterCam SIM serial number __________________
MasterCam Level ____
PLC Program name:___________.SRC
PLC Type:___________
System Voltages
Source ______ VAC
Cap ______ VDC
24V ______ VAC
Machine Parameters (31-34)
31 ________
32 ________
33 ________
34 ________

Chapter 1
Introduction
Window Description
The T-Series display screen is separated into five areas:
Status Window
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DRO display
The DRO display contains the digital readout for the current position of the tool. The display is configurable
for number of axes and desired display units of measure (see Chapter 14). The bars under each axis are the
load meters and represent the amount of power being supplied to the drive for that axis. The display of axis
load meters is configured by machine parameter 143 – see Chapter 14 for specific information. The symbol
next to the X-axis DRO indicates diameter or radius mode. See “Hot Keys” in chapter 2 for changing
between machine position and the current WCS position.
Distance to Go DRO
The distance to go DRO is located below the main DRO. This display shows the distance to go to complete
the current move. The display of the distance to go is controlled by parameter 143. See Chapter 14 for
details or it can be turned on by using Ctrl+D, see “Hot Keys” see chapter 2 for more details.
Status window
The first line in the status window contains the name of the currently loaded job file (see Chapter 3).
Below the job name are the Tool Number and Tool Offset, Program Number, Feedrate Override, Spindle
Speed, and Feed Hold indicators. The Feedrate Override indicator displays the current override percentage
set on the Jog Panel. If your machine is equipped with a variable frequency spindle drive (inverter), the
Spindle indicator will display the current spindle speed. The Feed Hold indicator displays the current status
of the FEED HOLD button located on the Jog Panel. If FEED HOLD is on, then the Feed Hold indicator
will indicate 'On' and can only be turned off by pressing CYCLE START.
Function Key
Options
Message Window
DRO Display
User Window

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The Part Count and Elapsed Time indicators are not always displayed. Pressing CYCLE START while a
job is running will cause the indicators to appear. The Part Count indicator displays the number of times the
current part has been run and upon the completion of each run, it can increment/decrement by one. If a job is
canceled prematurely, the Part Count will not be incremented. The Part # counter shows how many parts
have been run, with an up/down arrow displayed to indicate the counting direction. See the run menu for
more information on the Part Count and Part# setting.
The Elapsed Time indicator displays the amount of time passed since CYCLE START was pressed. The
indicator will help you to determine how long it takes to cut a particular part. The timer will not stop until
the job is finished or canceled for any reason. It will continue to count for optional stops, tool changes,
FEED HOLD, etc.
Message window
The message window is divided into a message section and a prompt section. The prompt section is the
lowest text line in the window and will display prompts to the user. For example, the prompt 'Press CYCLE
START to start job' is displayed on the prompt line after power up.
The message section is the top four text lines of the message window. This section will display warnings,
errors, or status messages. The newest messages always appear at the bottom of the four lines. Old
messages are shifted up until they disappear off the top of the message window. When this happens, a scroll
bar appears. When the scroll bar is visible, use the up and down arrow keys to view older messages. See
Chapter 15 for a description of the T-Series error and status messages.
Function Key Options
Options are selected by pressing the function key indicated in the box. For example, on the Main Screen,
pressing the function key F5-CAM selects the CAM option.
User window
The information contained in this window is dependent on the operation you are performing on the control.
Enter the part zeros and the tool library setup information in this window. The window is empty if you are
performing no action.
For example, when the CYCLE START button is pressed and a job is processed correctly, up to 11 lines of
G-code will be displayed in this window.

Conventions
●There are 10 function keys used by the control. They are represented by F1, F2,… F10. Keystrokes other
than the function keys are represented by the capitalized name of the key in bold font. For example, the A
key is written as Aand the “Enter” key is written as ENTER. The "Escape" key is written as ESC. Key
combinations such as ALT+D mean that you should press and hold ALT then press D.
●Data entry menus on the T-Series Control usually use F10-Save to save changes and ESC to discard
changes.
●Any menu in the T-Series Control can be exited by pressing ESC. This will take you back to the previous
menu, pressing ESC enough times will eventually take you back to the main screen. This also usually
discards any changes you have made in that menu.
●The Centerline of the part (and Spindle) is usually considered to be X=0.
●The orientation of the axes are as follows: X+ always points away from the Centerline and Z+ always
points to the right and away from the Spindle. Although the T-Series Control is able to display the X+
direction as either oriented up or down (set in Machine Parameter 1), most of the illustrations in this manual
will show X+ as pointing upward, as if the tool turret is mounted behind the centerline of the spindle.
Tool turret mounted
behind centerline
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●Tools move in X and Z directions. The work piece remains in a stationary location relative to X and Z.
●CW stands for clockwise and CCW stands for counterclockwise.
●The work piece physically spins in the Spindle Chuck, the CW and CCW directions refer to the chuck
spinning in those directions when viewed in the Z+ direction (Through the spindle towards the tailstock).
●ID means Inner Diameter, and OD means Outer Diameter.
Spindle
Chuck Tool turret mounted
in front of centerline
Centerline (X = 0)
Z+
X+
Z+
X+

Machine Home
When the T-series control is first started, the Main Screen will appear as below.
Before you can run any jobs, you must set the machine home position. If your machine has home/limit
switches, reference marks or safe hard stops, the control can automatically home itself. If your machine has
reference marks, jog the machine until the reference marks are lined up (see below). Then press CYCLE
START to begin the automatic homing sequence. The control will execute the G-codes in a file called
cnc10t.hom in the /cncroot/c/cnc10t directory. By default, this file contains commands to home X to its plus
limit and home Z to its plus limit.
Typical Reference Marks
If your machine does not have home/limit switches or safe hard stops, the following message will appear
instead.
In this case you must move the machine to it’s home position yourself, using either the jog keys or the
handwheels. Once all axes are at their home positions, press CYCLE START to set machine home.
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Lathe M and G Codes
M00 Stop for operator
M01 Optional Stop for operator
M02 Restart Program
M03 Spindle on CW
M04 Spindle on CCW
M05 Spindle off
M07 Mist Coolant on
M08 Flood Coolant on
M09 Coolant off
M10 Clamp on
M11 Clamp off
M13 Cutoff
M16 Chuck ID selection
M18 Chuck OD selection
M22 Extend part chute
M23 Retract part chute
M29 Set trap for G84
M32 Tailstock Quill forward (out)
M33 Tailstock Quill retract (in)
M34 Part Catch forward
M35 Part Catch retract
M41 Select spindle #1
M42 Select spindle #2
M46 Door Open
M47 Door Close
M50 C-axis Disable
M51 C-axis Enable
M91 Move to minus home
M92 Move to plus home
M93 Release motor power
M94 Turn on input X
M95 Turn off input X
M98 Call subprogram
M99 Return from subprogram
M100 Wait for input to open
M101 Wait for input to close
M102 Restart program
M103 Programmed action timer
M104 Cancel programmed action timer
M105 Move minus to switch
M106 Move plus to switch
M107 Output BCD tool number
M108 Enable override controls
M109 Disable override controls
M115 Protected probing move
M116 Protected probing move
M120 Open data file (overwrite existing file)
M121 Open data file (append to existing file)
M122 Record position(s) and/or comment in data field
M123 Record value and/or comment in data field
M125 Protected probing move
M126 Protected probing move
G00 Rapid Positioning
G01 Linear Interpolation
G02 Circular or Helical Interpolation CW
G03 Circular or Helical Interpolation CCW
G04 Dwell
G10 Parameter Setting
G20 Select Inch Units
G21 Select Metric Units
G28 Return to Reference Point
G29 Return from Reference Point
G30 Return to Secondary Reference Point
G32 Constant Lead Thread Cutting
G40 Cutter Diameter Compensation Cancel
G41 Cutter Diameter Compensation Left
G42 Cutter Diameter Compensation Right
G50 Coordinate System Setting, Max. Spindle Speed Setting
G52 Offset Local Coordinate System
G53 Rapid Position in Machine Coordinates
G54 Select Work Coordinate System #1
G55 Select Work Coordinate System #2
G56 Select Work Coordinate System #3
G57 Select Work Coordinate System #4
G58 Select Work Coordinate System #5
G59 Select Work Coordinate System #6
G54 P1 Select Work Coordinate System #7
G54 P2 Select Work Coordinate System #8
G54 P3 Select Work Coordinate System #9
G54 P4 Select Work Coordinate System #10
G54 P5 Select Work Coordinate System #11
G54 P6 Select Work Coordinate System #12
G54 P7 Select Work Coordinate System #13
G54 P8 Select Work Coordinate System #14
G54 P9 Select Work Coordinate System #15
G54 P10Select Work Coordinate System #16
G54 P11Select Work Coordinate System #17
G54 P12Select Work Coordinate System #18
G65 Call Macro
G70 Finishing Cycle
G71 Stock Removal in Turning
G72 Stock Removal in Facing
G74 End Face Peck Cutting
G75 Outer/Inner Diameter Peck Cutting Cycle
G76 Multi-Pass Threading Cycle
G80 Cancel Canned Cycle
G83 Deep Hole Drilling
G84 Tapping (Optional)
G85 Boring Cycle
G90 Outer/Inner Diameter Cutting Cycle
G92 One-Pass Threading Cycle
G94 End Face Cutting Cycle
G96 Constant Surface Speed
G97 Constant Surface Speed Cancel
G98 Per Minute Feed
G99 Per Revolution Feed

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Chapter 2
Operator Panels
T-Series Jog Panel
Fig 1 - T-Series Jog Panel
The operator panel is a sealed membrane keyboard
that enables you to control various machine
operations and functions. The panel contains
momentary membrane switches, which are used in
combination with LED indicators to indicate the
status of the machine functions.
Axis Jog Buttons
X+ X- Z+ Z-
The yellow X and Z keys are momentary switches
for jogging the two axes of the machine. There are
two buttons for each axis (+/-). Only one axis can
be jogged at a time.
Slow/Fast
The slow/fast key is located in the center of the
Axis Motion Controls section and is labeled with
the turtle and rabbit icon. The turtle represents
slow jogging mode. When SLOW jog is selected
(LED on) and a jog button is pressed, the axis
moves at the slow jog rate. If FAST jog is
selected, the axis will move at the fast jog rate. See
Chapter 14 for information on setting the fast and
slow jog rates for each axis.
Inc/Cont
INC/CONT selects between incremental and
continuous jogging. The LED is on when INC is
selected. When set to INC jog and a jog button is
pressed, the axis will move the current jog increment
distance and stop. If CONT jog is selected (LED off)
and an axis jog button is pressed, the axis will move
continuously until the button is released.
* NOTE: The jog buttons will not operate if the T-series CNC software is not running, or a job (a CNC
program) is running.
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x1, x10, x100
Press any one of these keys to set the jog increment amount. The amount you select is the distance the control
will move an axis if you make an incremental jog (x1=0.0001", x10=0.0010" and x100=0.0100"). You may
select only one jog increment at a time, and the key that has a lit LED indicates the current jog increment.
The jog increment you select is for all axes; you cannot set separate jog increments for each axis. The jog
increment also selects the distance the control will move an axis for each click of the MPG handwheel. The
jog increment can be adjusted by changing parameter 40, see chapter 14 for more details.
MPG
The MPG is housed in a separate hand-held unit. Press the MPG key to set the control jog to respond to the
MPG handwheel, if equipped. When selected, the LED will be on. Select the Jog Increment and desired axis
on the MPG and slowly turn the wheel. When the LED is not lit, the MPG is disabled and the jog panel is on.
If you want the MPG active at all times without having to activate with the MPG button, set parameter 19 to
a 1.
* WARNING: Do not spin the handwheel too quickly. Damage to the machine or part may result.
Tool Check
Pressing TOOL CHECK while a job (a CNC program) is not running will move the table to its tool change
(G28) position. Pressing TOOL CHECK while a job is running will stop normal program movement, clear
all M-functions, and automatically display the Resume Job Menu. From the Resume job menu, you will be
able to change tool settings.
●NOTE: When a job is running, pressing TOOL CHECK once stops the job and allows you to manually jog
the tool clear. Pressing TOOL CHECK a second time will cause the tool to move to its tool change (G28)
position.
Single Block
The SINGLE BLOCK key selects between auto and single block mode. When the SINGLE BLOCK LED is
on, the single block mode has been enabled. Single Block mode allows you to run a program line by line by
pressing CYCLE START after each block. While in block mode you can select auto mode at any time.
While in auto mode and a program is running you cannot select single block mode. Auto mode runs the
loaded program after CYCLE START is pressed. Auto mode is the default (LED off).
Cycle Start
When the CYCLE START button is pressed, the T-Series Control will immediately begin processing the
current program at the beginning and will prompt you to press the CYCLE START button again to begin
execution of the program. After an M0, M1, M2, or tool change is encountered in the program, the message
Press CYCLE START to continue
will be displayed on the screen, and the T-Series Control will wait until you press the CYCLE START button
before continuing program execution.
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●NOTE: Pressing CYCLE START will cause the T-Series Control to start moving the axes immediately
without further warning. Be certain that you are ready to start the program when you press this button.
Pressing the FEED HOLD button, E-STOP, or the CYCLE CANCEL button will stop any movement if
CYCLE START is pressed accidentally.
Cycle Cancel
Press CYCLE CANCEL to abort the currently running program. The control will stop movement
immediately, clear all M-functions, and return to the Main Screen. It is recommended that you press FEED
HOLD first before CYCLE CANCEL. If you press CYCLE CANCEL, program execution will stop; if
you wish to restart the program you must rerun the entire program or use the search function. See search
function operation in Chapter 6.
Coolant Control Keys
The coolant control keys are located in a single row between the Spindle Control section and Axis Motion
Control section of the jog panel.
Coolant Auto/Manual selection. This key will toggle between automatic and manual control of coolant. In
automatic mode (LED on), M7 (Mist) and M8 (Flood) can be used in G-code programs to select the coolant
type to be enabled. In manual mode (LED off), flood coolant and mist coolant are controlled by their
individual keys
When switching from automatic to manual mode, both flood and mist coolant are turned off automatically.
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Coolant Flood
In manual coolant control mode, flood coolant can be toggled off and on by pressing this key. The LED will
be on when flood control is selected in either automatic or manual mode.
Coolant Mist
In manual coolant control mode, mist coolant can be toggled off and on by pressing this key. The LED will
be on when mist control is selected in either automatic or manual mode.
Spindle Controls
Spindle (Auto/Man)
This key selects whether the spindle will operate under program control (automatic) or under operator control
(manual). When the LED is lit, the spindle is under automatic control. If the LED is off, the spindle is under
manual control. The default is AUTO mode.

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Spin Start
Press the SPIN START key when in manual spindle mode to start the spindle. Press SPIN START when in
automatic mode to restart the spindle if it has been paused with SPIN STOP.
Spin Stop
Press the SPIN STOP key when in manual spindle mode to stop the spindle. Press SPIN STOP when in
automatic mode to pause spindle rotation, and press SPIN START to restart the spindle.
* WARNING: SPIN STOP should only be pressed during FEED HOLD or when a program is NOT
running.
Spindle (CW/CCW)
The SPINDLE CLOCKWISE/COUNTERCLOCKWISE keys determine the direction the spindle will turn if
it is started manually. If the spindle is started automatically, the direction keys are ignored and the spindle
runs according to the program. The default direction is CW.
Spindle Override Controls
Speed increase. Pressing this key will increase the spindle speed by 10% of the commanded
speed in Auto spindle mode, limited by the maximum speed or 200% of commanded speed for
DC systems and 100% for AC systems, whichever is less. For manual spindle mode, the
spindle speed is increased by 5% of the maximum spindle speed (up to the maximum speed).
The LED is on if the spindle speed is set above the 100% point.
Pressing this key will set the spindle speed at the 100% point, which is defined as the
commanded speed in Auto spindle mode, or ½ the maximum spindle speed in manual mode. The
LED will be on when the spindle is at the 100% point.
Speed decrease. Pressing this key will decrease the spindle speed by 10% of the commanded
speed in Auto spindle mode, limited to 10% of commanded speed. For manual spindle mode,
the spindle speed is decreased by 5% of the maximum spindle speed down to 5% of maximum.
The LED is on if the spindle speed is set below the 100% point.
Feedrate Override
This knob controls the percentage of the programmed Feedrate that you can use during feedrate cutting
moves. This percentage can be from 2% to 200% for DC systems and 2% to 100% for AC systems.
Feed Hold
Feed Hold decelerates motion of the current movement to a stop, pausing the currently running job. Pressing
CYCLE START will continue the movement from the stopped location.
Emergency Stop
EMERGENCY STOP releases the power to all the axes and cancels the current job immediately upon being
pressed. EMERGENCY STOP also resets certain faults, once the fault condition has been fixed or cleared
(i.e. low lube fault).

Auxiliary Function Keys (AUX1 – AUX12)
The T-series jog panel has nine auxiliary keys, some of which may be defined by customized systems.
T-Stock In, T-Stock Out,
Quill In, Quill Out, Turret Index
These buttons currently have no settings but can be added to one of the Aux keys and then programmed to
control hydraulic stock clamps, Quills, or Turret index functions through the PLC. Your installer will
provide you with the necessary documentation explaining the operation and functions these keys perform.
Keyboard Jog Panel
The keyboard may be used as a jog panel. Press Alt+J to display and enable the keyboard jog panel. The jog
panel appears as shown below:
For full functionality of the keyboard jog panel, “Keyboard” must be selected as the console type in the
Console Configuration menu (see chapter 14 for more details).
The jog panel shows the mapping of keys for jogging functions. Normally, the keyboard performs menu
navigation and data entry functions. The keyboard can only jog the axes when the keyboard jog panel is
displayed. Ctrl and Alt functions are available, for the most part, even when the jog panel is not shown.
The status window in the upper right corner of the screen displays the jogging mode (continuous/incremental),
incremental step size, and jog speed (fast/slow). In continuous mode, the jog keys start movement when
pressed and movement stops when you release the key. In incremental mode, the axis will move the
indicated incremental step amount.
As shown in the picture above, the jog keys are located in the cursor key block to the right of the main
keyboard and to the left of the numeric keypad. If a jog key controls an axis, it will be overlaid with the axis
symbol (“X”, “Z”, etc.) The jog keys are the arrow keys, Insert, Delete, Home, End, Page Up, and Page
Down.
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The remaining keys are described below:
Legend Key(s) Function Description Availability (Notes)
Alt+S Cycle Start Same as Cycle Start. Always, with few
exceptions. (1)
Esc Cycle Cancel Same as Cycle Cancel. During a job run;
otherwise, Esc is
used to exit CNC10
menus.
Space
or
Alt+H
Feed Hold Turns Feed Hold on and off The space key may
be used for editing
and may not be
available at all
times. Alt-H is
always available.
Alt+J Start/Exit
Panel
Invokes or exits the jog panel. Always, with few
exceptions. (1)
Ctrl+F1
to
Ctrl+F12
Aux 1 –
Aux 12
Executes the corresponding Aux function
and signals the PLC. A custom PLC
program is required to act upon jog panel
signals.
Always, with few
exceptions. (1,3)
Alt+C
and
Alt+Q
Flood Coolant
and Mist
Coolant
Alt C turns flood coolant on and off. Alt E
turns mist coolant on and off. Both flood
and mist may be on at the same time.
Either key automatically selects manual
coolant mode. If requested by CNC10,
Alt C and Alt E will select “Auto Coolant
Mode”. Press either when prompted.
Always, with few
exceptions. (1,3)
Shift+ -
or _
Feed Rate
Override
–10%
Decreases the feed rate override by 10%. Jog panel, job run,
graphing, and some
other times. (2,4)
Shift+=
or +
Feed Rate
Override
+10%
Increases the feed rate override by 10%. Jog panel, job run,
graphing, and some
other times. (2,4)
- Feed Rate
Override
–1%
Decreases the feed rate override by 1%. Jog panel, job run,
graphing, and some
other times. (2,4)
= Feed Rate
Override
+1%
Increases the feed rate override by 1%. Jog panel, job run,
graphing, and some
other times. (2,4)
Alt+R
and
Alt+Q
Spindle
On/Off
CW/CCW
Alt R turns the spindle on clockwise if the
spindle is off; otherwise, it turns the
spindle off. Alt Q is similar except
counter-clockwise. Either will
automatically select manual spindle
operation.
Always, with few
exceptions. (1,3)
Alt+A Spindle Auto/
Manual
Toggles between automatic and manual
spindle operation.
Always, with few
exceptions. (1,3)
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end Key(s) Function Description Availability (Notes)Leg
Shift+[
or {
Spindle
Override
–10%
Decreases the spindle override by 10%. Only in jog panel,
and during a job.
(2,4)
Shift+]
or }
Spindle
Override
+10%
Increases the spindle override by 10%. Only in jog panel,
and during a job. (2,
4)
[ Spindle
Override
–1%
Decreases the spindle override by 1%. Only in jog panel,
and during a job.
(2,4)
] Spindle
Override
+10%
Increases the spindle override by 1%. Only in jog panel,
and during a job.
(2,4)
Alt+O Tool Check Performs a tool check. Always, with few
exceptions. (1)
Alt+W MPG on/off Turns MPG (handwheel) control on and
off.
Available most times
that jogging is
available.
| or \ Incremental/
Continuous
Jog Selection
Selects incremental or continuous jog
mode. Press again to select the opposite
mode.
Only in jog panel.
Ctrl (as
modifier
)
Incremental/
Continuous
Jog
Fast and temporary incremental/continuous
mode switch. Hold down simultaneously
with a jog key. (This is like holding down
the Shift key to type a capital letter instead
of pressing Caps Lock.)
Only in jog panel.
‘ or ~ Fast/ Slow Jog
Selection
Selects fast or slow jog mode. Press again
to select the opposite mode.
Only in jog panel.
Shift (as
modifier
)
Fast/Slow Jog
Selection
Fast and temporary fast/slow mode switch.
Hold down simultaneously with a jog key.
(This is like holding down the Shift key to
type a capital letter instead of pressing
Caps Lock.)
Only in jog panel.
, or < Increase Jog
Step 10x
Changes incremental jog step from .0001
to .001 to .01, etc. (The “1” moves to the
left in the status window.) This also
selects handwheel speed.
Only in jog panel.
. or > Decrease Jog
Step 10x
Changes incremental jog step from .1 to
.01 to .001, etc. (The “1” moves to the
right in the status window.) This also
selects handwheel speed.
Only in jog panel.
F1 – F10 F key pass-
thru
Exits the jog panel and executes the
corresponding F key.
Where F keys are
visible.
Notes: Hot keys in general can be used at any time. Some CNC10 menus may prevent the use of certain
keys. The console type in the console configuration menu must be set to “Keyboard” to use these keys.
Systems with jog panels or pendants may not have full Keyboard support.

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MDI and the Keyboard Jog Panel
Many of the keys used by the keyboard jog panel are also possible commands in MDI. To use the keyboard
jog panel functions in MDI, you must press Alt+J. You may jog; use the MPG handwheels or any other jog
panel function. Press Alt+J or Esc to return to MDI.
Keyboard Operation
A computer style keyboard is supplied with most systems. The keyboard jog panel has many “hot keys”. Hot
keys are keys that can be used at almost any time, with few exceptions. (Some menus may prohibit their
use.) CNC10 has many other hot keys in addition to the jog panel hot keys. The hot keys are listed below.
Hot Keys
Hot Key Action
ALT+A Spindle auto/manual*
ALT+B Screen blanker on
ALT+C Flood coolant on/off*
ALT+D Switch between current position and machine positio
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CTRL+D Switch DRO between position and distance to go
ALT+E Mist coolant on/off*
ALT+F Displays available system memory
ALT+H Feed hold on/off*
ALT+I PLC diagnostics
ALT+J Enables keyboard jogging*
ALT+K Displays current ATC tool bin location
ALT+M MDI
ALT+O Tool check*
ALT+P Live PID display
ALT+Q Spindle on/off counter-clockwise*
ALT+R Spindle on/off clockwise*
ALT+S Cycle start
ALT+T Displays current motor temperature estimates
ALT+V Displays current software version #
ALT+W MPG on/off*
ALT++ or ALT+- Selects next WCS, cycles through WCS 1-18**
ALT+1 – ALT+0 Selects WCS 1 – WCS 10**
CTRL+F1 – CTRL+F12 Executes Aux function 1 – 12*
Notes:
* This is a keyboard jog panel function.
** Not available during jobs, in jog panel or while handwheels are engaged.