CNC-Step 400210 User manual
Status: 12.02.2015
User Manual
CNC Wireless Keypad
Article: 400210
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User Manual
CNC Wireless Keypad
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Short description
The remote control is capable of operating all CNC-controlled machines, with their basic functions,
that are driven by the different types of CAM Software WINPC NC provided by Lewetz , via
remote control. A remote control is in comparison to the start-up of zero points on work pieces
using a conventional Keyboard, much easier!
It can be used with any CAM Software which is capable to individually customize the key
assignment via Hotkeys.
CNC Wireless Keypad
User Manual
CNC Wireless Keypad
CNC-STEP e.K. ▪Siemensstrasse 13-15 ▪ 47608 Geldern ▪ Germany
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CONTENTS
1Key functions ...............................................................................................................................4
2Activation and Installation ...........................................................................................................5
2.1 Activating the keypad............................................................................................................5
2.2 Installation of the dongle.......................................................................................................5
2.3 Compatibility of the operating system...................................................................................5
2.4 Important!!! ...........................................................................................................................5
3Activating the keypad in WinPCNC............................................................................................6
4Possible errors CNC wireless keypads:........................................................................................7
5Scope of delivery..........................................................................................................................8
6Customer Service .........................................................................................................................9
User Manual
CNC Wireless Keypad
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1Key functions
The keypad was designed in the standard layout of the coordinates (X top, bottom and Y to the
right, left). It is possible that the coordinates-field is displayed differently in various software
versions such as in WinPCNC (Keypad orientation 1) or has to be set separately.
Please note this, otherwise the operation of your keypad won’t match the representation of the key
functions.
Key”M3”: The first time you
press the key after software-start,
reference run! Call up menu and
spindle on/off or M3 on/off!
Key”M8”: cooling system on/off
or. M8 on/off!
Keys X0, Y0, Z0:
Search for zero!
Attention: By pressing and
holding the Shift-Key:
The key saves zero point!
Key„Shift“:
Shift-function
Key“P”:
parking position
can be reached
Key„Menu/Exit“:
Exit Menu
Keys for Axis movement!
Attention: By pressing and
holding the Shift-Key: The keys
operate as fast-feed rate!
Key”Step”: Change by stepwise
scrolling from 0,01- endless!
User Manual
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2Activation and Installation
2.1 Activating the keypad
Pick up the remote control and turn it over, so you can see the cover of the battery
compartment.
Loosen the cover by removing both cross-head screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
Remove battery-contact breaker by holding it carefully on the arrow symbol with thumb and
index finger, then pull slowly. Pulling to fast could unintentional throw off the battery.
Now close the battery compartment by using the screws.
Your remote-control is now activated and has to be connected with your PC via dongle.
2.2 Installation of the dongle
Place your dongle in a free USB-port on your computer where you have installed your CNC
software.
The dongle should now automatically install within seconds including all needed drivers.
Should your computer fail to do so, please install the driver manually in the device manager.
After the installation process has been successfully completed, you keypad is ready for use.
2.3 Compatibility of the operating system
The keypad is Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 und Windows 8 compatible!
2.4 Important!!!
Make sure that the connection between keypad and PC is never lost while pressing keys.
Never unplug the dongle at the same time while pressing a key on the keypad. It is possible,
that the function, you have pressed in this moment, repeats endlessly until the connection is
reestablished, or you stop it manually via mouse in the software!!!
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WinPCNC - Parameter / Ports
WinPCNC - Parameter / Misc / More
3Activating the keypad in WinPCNC
To be able to use the full functionality of the remote control, please install the latest version of
WinPCNC. This is the only way to ensure, that the remote is pre-programmed and selectable.
The remote control can now be activated in WinPCNC:
Please set “Orientation of buttons” on “1”.
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4Possible errors CNC wireless keypads:
Ensure that the numeric keypad of the used processor unit (including laptops without existing
numeric keypad) is activated before usage.
If this is not the case, this could lead to a signal-error and cause faulty performance of the remote
control.
Possible settings or computer remedy (PCs) could be:
Activate the numeric keypad via Bios, if this is admitted (administration skills necessary)! The issue
in BIOS is called: “Boot up NumLock”.
Or a Laptop or keyboard for example, has the possibility to activate the control-keys FN and NUM.
Using regular keyboards please activate the key in the numeric keypad NUM and then install FB.
The third possible way would be by using Reg Edit on the operating system:
Start the registration-editor by pressing [Windows-button]+[R] and enter “regedit”.
In the registration-editor, please switch into following folder:
“HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Keyboard”
Please double-click in the right half window on “InitialKeyboardIndicators”.
Please enter the value “2” in following window, and close the registration-editor.
That’s it! The NUM-function of the numeric keypad is now automatically activated for the next
start. If you want to deactivate this function permanently, please use value “0”.
By using other values you can also set start-combinations from different special keys.
Following values are possible:
0 –deactivate all functions 1 –activate Caps Lock
2 –activate NUM 3 –activate Caps Lock and NUM
4 –activate Scroll 5 –activate Caps Lock and Scroll
6 –activate NUM and Scroll 7 –activate all functions
User Manual
CNC Wireless Keypad
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5Scope of delivery
1x keypad/remote control Heiz
1x USB dongle
1x brief instruction keypad/remote control
2x Mignon 2xAA (already in keypad/remote control)
User Manual
CNC Wireless Keypad
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6Customer Service
For technical information, please contact our Technical Customer Service:
Address:
CNC-STEP e.K.
Siemensstraße 13-15
D-47608 Geldern
Phone:
+49 (0)2831/91021-50
(Mo. - Fr. 07.00 - 15.00 Uhr)
Mobile:
+49 152 22345755
Only in urgent cases
(Mo. - Do. 15.30 - 18.00 Uhr)
Fax:
+49 (0)2831/91021-99
E-Mail:
Web:
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If you have questions, please contact our customer service via e-mail or phone.
We advise you gladly.
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