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Introduction
This manual is a guide for using the MITSUBISHI CNC 700/70 Series.
Programming is described in this manual, so read this manual thoroughly before starting
programming. Thoroughly study the "Precautions for Safety" on the following page to ensure
safe use of this NC unit.
Details described in this manual
CAUTION
For items described as "Restrictions" or "Usable State" in this manual, the instruction manual
issued by the machine tool builder takes precedence over this manual.
Items not described in this manual must be interpreted as "not possible".
This manual is written on the assumption that all option functions are added.
Refer to the specifications issued by the machine tool builder before starting use.
Refer to the Instruction Manual issued by each machine tool builder for details on each
machine tool.
Some screens and functions may differ depending on the NC system (or its version), and
some functions may not be possible. Please confirm the specifications before use.
General precautions
(1) Refer to the following documents for details on handling
MITSUBISHI CNC 700/70 Series Instruction Manual ................................. IB-1500042
Precautions for Safety
Always read the specifications issued by the machine tool builder, this manual, related manuals and
attached documents before installation, operation, programming, maintenance or inspection to ensure
correct use.
Understand this numerical controller, safety items and cautions before using the unit.
This manual ranks the safety precautions into "DANGER", "WARNING" and "CAUTION".
When the user may be subject to imminent fatalities or major injuries if handling
is mistaken.
When the user may be subject to fatalities or major injuries if handling is
mistaken.
When the user may be subject to injuries or when physical damage may occur if
handling is mistaken.
Note that even items ranked as "
CAUTION", may lead to major results depending on the situation.
In any case, important information that must always be observed is described.
DANGER
Not applicable in this manual.
WARNING
Not applicable in this manual.
CAUTION
1. Items related to product and manual
For items described as "Restrictions" or "Usable State" in this manual, the instruction
manual issued by the machine tool builder takes precedence over this manual.
Items not described in this manual must be interpreted as "not possible".
This manual is written on the assumption that all option functions are added. Refer to the
specifications issued by the machine tool builder before starting use.
Refer to the Instruction Manual issued by each machine tool builder for details on each
machine tool.
Some screens and functions may differ depending on the NC system (or its version), and
some functions may not be possible. Please confirm the specifications before use.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
2. Items related to operation
Before starting actual machining, always carry out dry run operation to confirm the
machining program, tool offset amount and workpiece offset amount, etc.
If the workpiece coordinate system offset amount is changed during single block stop, the
new setting will be valid from the next block.
Turn the mirror image ON and OFF at the mirror image center.
If the tool offset amount is changed during automatic operation (including during single
block stop), it will be validated from the next block or blocks onwards.
Do not make the synchronous spindle rotation command OFF with one workpiece
chucked by the basic spindle and synchronous spindle during the spindle
synchronization.
Failure to observe this may cause the synchronous spindle stop, and hazardous
situation.
3. Items related to programming
The commands with "no value after G" will be handled as "G00".
";" "EOB" and "%" "EOR" are expressions used for explanation. The actual codes are:
For ISO: "CR, LF", or "LF" and "%".
Programs created on the Edit screen are stored in the NC memory in a "CR, LF" format,
but programs created with external devices such as the FLD or RS-232C may be stored
in an "LF" format.
The actual codes for EIA are: "EOB (End of Block)" and "EOR (End of Record)".
When creating the machining program, select the appropriate machining conditions, and
make sure that the performance, capacity and limits of the machine and NC are not
exceeded. The examples do not consider the machining conditions.
Do not change fixed cycle programs without the prior approval of the machine tool
builder.
When programming the multi-part system, take special care to the movements of the
programs for other part systems.
CONTENTS
1. Control Axes .................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Coordinate Words and Control Axes........................................................................................1
1.2 Coordinate Systems and Coordinate Zero Point Symbols .......................................................2
2. Least Command Increments........................................................................................................3
2.1 Input Setting Units....................................................................................................................3
2.2 Indexing Increment...................................................................................................................5
3. Data Formats.................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Tape Codes..............................................................................................................................6
3.2 Program Formats......................................................................................................................9
3.3 Tape Memory Format.............................................................................................................12
3.4 Optional Block Skip ................................................................................................................12
3.4.1 Optional Block Skip; /.......................................................................................................12
3.4.2 Optional Block Skip Addition ; /n......................................................................................13
3.5 Program/Sequence/Block Nos.; O, N.....................................................................................15
3.6 Parity H/V ...............................................................................................................................16
3.7 G Code Lists...........................................................................................................................17
3.8 Precautions before Starting Machining...................................................................................23
4. Buffer Register............................................................................................................................24
4.1 Input Buffer.............................................................................................................................24
4.2 Pre-read Buffers.....................................................................................................................25
5. Position Commands...................................................................................................................26
5.1 Incremental/Absolute Value Commands................................................................................26
5.2 Radius/Diameter Commands .................................................................................................27
5.3 Inch/Metric Conversion; G20, G21.........................................................................................28
5.4 Decimal Point Input ................................................................................................................30
6. Interpolation Functions..............................................................................................................34
6.1 Positioning (Rapid Traverse); G00.........................................................................................34
6.2 Linear Interpolation; G01........................................................................................................41
6.3 Circular Interpolation; G02, G03.............................................................................................44
6.4 R Specification Circular Interpolation; G02, G03....................................................................49
6.5 Plane Selection; G17, G18, G19............................................................................................51
6.6 Thread Cutting........................................................................................................................53
6.6.1 Constant Lead Thread Cutting; G33 ................................................................................53
6.6.2 Inch Thread Cutting; G33.................................................................................................58
6.6.3 Continuous Thread Cutting ..............................................................................................60
6.6.4 Variable Lead Thread Cutting; G34..................................................................................61
6.6.5 Circular Thread Cutting; G35, G36...................................................................................64
6.7 Helical Interpolation; G17, G18, G19, and G02, G03.............................................................68
6.8 Milling Interpolation; G12.1.....................................................................................................71
6.8.1 Selecting Milling Mode .....................................................................................................73
6.8.2 Milling Interpolation Control and Command Axes............................................................74
6.8.3 Selecting a Plane during the Milling Mode.......................................................................76
6.8.4 Setting Milling Coordinate System ...................................................................................78
6.8.5 Preparatory Functions......................................................................................................80
6.8.6 Switching from Milling Mode to Turning Mode; G13.1......................................................85
6.8.7 Feed Function ..................................................................................................................85
6.8.8 Program Support Functions .............................................................................................85
6.8.9 Miscellaneous Functions..................................................................................................86
6.8.10 Tool Offset Functions.....................................................................................................87
6.8.11 Interference Check.......................................................................................................103
6.9 Cylindrical Interpolation; G07.1 (6 and 7 only in G code list)................................................111
6.10 Polar Coordinate Interpolation; G12.1, G13.1/G112, G113 (Only 6, 7 in G code list)........119
6.11 Exponential Interpolation; G02.3, G03.3 ............................................................................126
7. Feed Functions .........................................................................................................................132
7.1 Rapid Traverse Rate ............................................................................................................132
7.2 Cutting Feed Rate ................................................................................................................132
7.3 F1-digit Feed ........................................................................................................................133
7.4 Feed Per Minute/Feed Per Revolution (Asynchronous Feed/Synchronous Feed); G94, G95135
7.5 Feed Rate Designation and Effects on Control Axes...........................................................137
7.6 Thread Cutting Mode............................................................................................................141
7.7 Automatic Acceleration/Deceleration....................................................................................142
7.8 Rapid Traverse Constant Inclination Acceleration/Deceleration ..........................................143
7.9 Speed Clamp........................................................................................................................145
7.10 Exact Stop Check; G09......................................................................................................146
7.11 Exact Stop Check Mode ; G61...........................................................................................149
7.12 Deceleration Check............................................................................................................150
7.12.1 G1 -> G0 Deceleration Check......................................................................................152
7.12.2 G1 -> G1 Deceleration Check......................................................................................153
7.13 Automatic Corner Override ; G62.......................................................................................154
7.14 Tapping Mode ; G63...........................................................................................................159
7.15 Cutting Mode ; G64 ............................................................................................................159
8. Dwell ..........................................................................................................................................160
8.1 Per-second Dwell ; G04........................................................................................................160
9. Miscellaneous Functions.........................................................................................................162
9.1 Miscellaneous Functions (M8-digits BCD)............................................................................162
9.2 2nd Miscellaneous Functions (A8-digits, B8-digits or C8-digits) ..........................................164
9.3 Index Table Indexing............................................................................................................165
10. Spindle Functions...................................................................................................................167
10.1 Spindle Functions (S2-digits BCD) ..... During Standard PLC Specifications.....................167
10.2 Spindle Functions (S6-digits Analog) .................................................................................167
10.3 Spindle Functions (S8-digits)..............................................................................................168
10.4 Constant Surface Speed Control; G96, G97......................................................................169
10.5 Spindle Clamp Speed Setting; G92....................................................................................170
10.6 Spindle/C Axis Control........................................................................................................171
10.7 Spindle Synchronization.....................................................................................................174
10.7.1 Spindle Synchronization Control I................................................................................175
10.7.2 Spindle Synchronization II............................................................................................185
10.7.3 Precautions for Using Spindle Synchronization Control...............................................190
10.8 Tool Spindle Synchronization IA (Spindle-Spindle, Polygon); G114.2...............................192
10.9 Tool Spindle Synchronization IB (Spindle-Spindle, Polygon);
G51.2 (Only 6 and 7 in G code list)....................................................................................200
10.10 Tool Spindle Synchronization IC (Spindle-NC Axis, Polygon);
G51.2 (Only 6 and 7 in G code list)....................................................................................208
10.11 Tool Spindle Synchronization II (Hobbing) ; G114.3 ........................................................211
10.12 Multiple-spindle Control....................................................................................................226
10.12.1 Multiple-spindle Control I (multiple spindle command)...............................................227
10.12.2 Multiple-spindle Control I (spindle selection command).............................................228
10.12.3 Multiple-spindle Control II...........................................................................................231
11. Tool Functions........................................................................................................................234
11.1 Tool Functions (T8-digits BCD)..........................................................................................234
12. Tool Offset Functions.............................................................................................................235
12.1 Tool Offset..........................................................................................................................235
12.1.1 Tool Offset Start...........................................................................................................236
12.1.2 Expanded Method at Starting Tool Offset....................................................................238
12.2 Tool Length Offset..............................................................................................................240
12.3 Tool Nose Wear Offset.......................................................................................................242
12.4 Tool Nose Radius Compensation; G40, G41, G42, G46....................................................243
12.4.1 Tool Nose Point and Compensation Directions............................................................245
12.4.2 Tool Nose Radius Compensation Operations..............................................................249
12.4.3 Other Operations during Tool Nose Radius Compensation.........................................267
12.4.4 G41/G42 Commands and I, J, K Designation..............................................................275
12.4.5 Interrupts during Tool Nose Radius Compensation .....................................................280
12.4.6 General Precautions for Tool Nose Radius Compensation..........................................282
12.4.7 Interference Check.......................................................................................................283
12.5 Compensation Data Input by Program; G10, G11..............................................................288
12.6 Tool Life Management II.....................................................................................................291
12.6.1 Counting the Tool Life..................................................................................................294
13. Program Support Functions..................................................................................................296
13.1 Fixed Cycles for Turning Machining...................................................................................296
13.1.1 Longitudinal Cutting Cycle; G77...................................................................................297
13.1.2 Thread Cutting Cycle; G78...........................................................................................299
13.1.3 Face Cutting Cycle; G79..............................................................................................302
13.2 Fixed Cycle for Turning Machining (MITSUBISHI CNC special format).............................305
13.3 Compound Type Fixed Cycle for Turning Machining .........................................................306
13.3.1 Longitudinal Rough Cutting Cycle; G71.......................................................................307
13.3.2 Face Rough Cutting Cycle; G72...................................................................................323
13.3.3 Formed Material Rough Cutting Cycle; G73 ................................................................325
13.3.4 Finishing Cycle; G70....................................................................................................329
13.3.5 Face Cut-off Cycle; G74...............................................................................................330
13.3.6 Longitudinal Cut-off Cycle; G75 ...................................................................................332
13.3.7 Compound Thread Cutting Cycle; G76........................................................................334
13.3.8 Precautions for Compound Type Fixed Cycle for Turning Machining; G70 to G76 .....338
13.4 Compound Type Fixed Cycle for Turning Machining (MITSUBISHI CNC special format) .341
13.5 Fixed Cycle for Drilling; G80 to G89...................................................................................346
13.5.1 Face Deep Hole Drilling Cycle 1; G83 (Longitudinal deep hole drilling cycle 1; G87)..354
13.5.2 Face Tapping Cycle; G84 (Longitudinal tapping cycle; G88)
/ Face Reverse Tapping Cycle; G84.1 (Longitudinal reverse tapping cycle; G88.1)......355
13.5.3 Face Boring Cycle; G85 (Longitudinal boring cycle; G89) ...........................................359
13.5.4 Deep Hole Drilling Cycle 2; G83.2................................................................................359
13.5.5 Fixed Cycle for Drilling Cancel; G80 ............................................................................362
13.5.6 Precautions When Using a Fixed Cycle for Drilling......................................................362
13.6 Fixed Cycle for Drilling; G80 to G89 (MITSUBISHI CNC special format)...........................364
13.6.1 Initial Point and R Point Level Return; G98, G99.........................................................383
13.6.2 Setting of Workpiece Coordinates in Fixed Cycle Mode..............................................384
13.7 Subprogram Control; M98, M99, M198..............................................................................385
13.7.1 Calling Subprogram with M98 and M99 Commands....................................................385
13.7.2 Calling Subprogram with M198 Commands.................................................................390
13.8 Variable Commands...........................................................................................................391
13.9 User Macro.........................................................................................................................396
13.9.1 User Macro Commands; G65, G66, G66.1, G67.........................................................396
13.9.2 Macro Call Instruction...................................................................................................397
13.9.3 ASCII Code Macro .......................................................................................................405
13.9.4 Variables ......................................................................................................................410
13.9.5 Types of Variables........................................................................................................412
13.9.6 Operation Commands..................................................................................................450
13.9.7 Control Commands ......................................................................................................456
13.9.8 External Output Commands.........................................................................................459
13.9.9 Precautions ..................................................................................................................461
13.10 Mirror Image for Facing Tool Posts..................................................................................463
13.11 Corner Chamfering/Corner Rounding I.............................................................................473
13.11.1 Corner Chamfering ",C_" (or "I_", "K_", "C_") ...........................................................473
13.11.2 Corner Rounding ",R_" (or "R_")................................................................................475
13.11.3 Corner Chamfering/Corner Rounding Expansion.......................................................477
13.11.4 Interrupt during Corner Chamfering/Corner Rounding...............................................479
13.12 Corner Chamfering/Corner Rounding II............................................................................481
13.12.1 Corner Chamfering ",C_" (or "I_", "K_", "C_") ...........................................................481
13.12.2 Corner Rounding ",R_" (or "R_")................................................................................484
13.12.3 Corner Chamfering/Corner Rounding Expansion.......................................................485
13.12.4 Interrupt during Corner Chamfering/Corner Rounding...............................................485
13.13 Linear Angle Command....................................................................................................486
13.14 Geometric.........................................................................................................................487
13.14.1 Geometric I.................................................................................................................487
13.14.2 Geometric IB ..............................................................................................................490
13.15 Parameter Input by Program; G10, G11...........................................................................504
13.16 Macro Interruption ............................................................................................................506
13.17 Tool Change Position Return; G30.1 to G30.5.................................................................514
13.18 Balance Cut; G15, G14 ....................................................................................................517
13.19 Synchronizing Operation between Part Systems.............................................................521
13.19.1 Synchronization Standby Code (! code).....................................................................521
13.19.2 Start Point Designation Synchronizing (Type 1); G115..............................................524
13.19.3 Start Point Designation Synchronization (Type 2); G116...........................................526
13.19.4 Synchronization Function Using M Codes .................................................................528
13.20 2-part System Synchronous Thread Cutting Cycle ..........................................................531
13.20.1 Parameter Setting Command.....................................................................................531
13.20.2 2-part System Synchronous Thread Cutting Cycle I; G76.1 ......................................532
13.20.3 2-part System Synchronous Thread Cutting Cycle II; G76.2 .....................................535
13.21 2-part System Simultaneous Thread-cutting Cycle (MELDAS special format).................539
14. Coordinate System Setting Functions..................................................................................541
14.1 Coordinate Words and Control Axes..................................................................................541
14.2 Basic Machine, Workpiece and Local Coordinate Systems...............................................542
14.3 Machine Zero Point and 2nd Reference Position (Zero point) ...........................................543
14.4 Automatic Coordinate System Setting................................................................................544
14.5 Basic Machine Coordinate System Selection; G53............................................................545
14.6 Coordinate System Setting; G92........................................................................................546
14.7 Reference Position (Zero point) Return; G28, G29............................................................547
14.8 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Reference Position (Zero point) Return; G30.........................................551
14.9 Reference Position Collation; G27 .....................................................................................554
14.10 Workpiece Coordinate System Setting and Offset; G54 to G59 (G54.1)..........................555
14.11 Local Coordinate System Setting; G52 ............................................................................561
14.12 Workpiece Coordinate System Preset; G92.1..................................................................562
14.13 Coordinate System for Rotary Axis ..................................................................................567
15. Protection Function................................................................................................................570
15.1 Chuck Barrier/Tailstock Barrier; G22, G23.........................................................................570
15.2 Stored Stroke Limit.............................................................................................................575
16. Measurement Support Functions..........................................................................................577
16.1 Automatic Tool Length Measurement; G37........................................................................577
16.2 Skip Function; G31.............................................................................................................581
16.3 Multiple-step Skip Function; G31.n, G04............................................................................587
16.4 Multiple-step Skip Function 2; G31.....................................................................................589
16.5 Speed Change Skip............................................................................................................592
16.6 Programmable Current Limitation.......................................................................................595
Appendix 1. Parameter Input by Program N No. Correspondence Table...............................596
Appendix 2. Program Error.........................................................................................................599
INDEX............................................................................................................................................. X-1
1. Control Axes
1.1 Coordinate Words and Control Axes
1
1. Control Axes
1.1 Coordinate Words and Control Axes
Function and purpose
In the case of a lathe, the axis parallel to the spindle is known as the Z axis and its forward direction
is the direction in which the turret moves away from the spindle stock while the axis at right angles
to the Z axis is the X axis and its forward direction is the direction in which it moves away from the Z
axis, as shown in the figure below.
S
p
indle stock
Tailstock
Tool
Tu
r
r
et
+X
+Y
+Z
Coordinate axes and polarities
Since coordinates based on the right hand rule are used with a lathe, the forward direction of the Y
axis in the above figure which is at right angles to the X-Z plane is downward. It should be borne in
mind that an arc on the X-Z plane is expressed as clockwise or counterclockwise as seen from the
forward direction of the Y axis. (Refer to the section on circular interpolation.)
G54
G52
G58
G55
G59
G30
G28
+X
(+Y)
+Z
Spindle nose
Machine zero point
Workpiece zero points (G54 to G59)
Local coordinate system
(Valid in G54 to G59)
2nd reference position
Reference position
Relationship between coordinates
1. Control Axes
1.2 Coordinate Systems and Coordinate Zero Point Symbols
2
1.2 Coordinate Systems and Coordinate Zero Point Symbols
Function and purpose
: Reference position
: Machine coordinate origin
: Workpiece coordinate zero points
(G54 to G59)
Upon completion of the reference position return, the parameters are referred to and automatically
set for the basic machine coordinate system and workpiece coordinate systems (G54 to G59).
The basic machine coordinate system is set so that the first reference position is at the position
designated by the parameter from the basic machine coordinate zero point (machine zero point).
X
1
X
3
+X
+Z
Z
1
X
2
Z
2
Hypothetical machine
coordinate system
(shifted by G92)
Workpiece
coordinate
system
1 (G54)
Workpiece
coordinate
system
2 (G55)
Workpiece
coordinate
system
5 (G58)
Workpiece
coordinate
system6
(G59) Z
3
1st reference position
Machine zero point
Basic machine
coordinate system
Local
coordinate
system
(G52)
The local coordinate system (G52) is valid on the coordinate systems designated by the commands
for the workpiece coordinate systems 1 to 6.
Using the G92 command, the basic machine coordinate system can be shifted and made the
hypothetical machine coordinate system. At the same time, workpiece coordinate systems 1 to 6
are also shifted.
2. Least Command Increments
2.1 Input Setting Units
3
2. Least Command Increments
2.1 Input Setting Units
Function and purpose
The input setting units are, as with the compensation amounts, the units of setting data used in
common for all axes.
The command units are the movement amounts in the program which are commanded with MDI
inputs or command tape. These are expressed with mm, inch or degree (°) units.
With the parameters, the command units are decided for each axis, and the input setting units are
decided commonly for all axes.
Linear axis
Parameters
Millimeter Inch
Rotation axis
(°)
#1003 iunit = B
0.001 0.0001 0.001
= C
0.0001 0.00001 0.0001
= D
0.00001 0.000001 0.00001
Input setting unit
= E
0.000001 0.0000001 0.000001
#1015 cunit = 0 Follow #1003 iunit
= 1
0.0001 0.00001 0.0001
= 10
0.001 0.0001 0.001
= 100
0.01 0.001 0.01
= 1000
0.1 0.01 0.1
Command unit
= 10000
1.0 0.1 1.0
(Note 1) Inch/metric changeover is performed in either of 2 ways: conversion from the parameter
screen (#1041 I_inch: valid only when the power is turned ON) and conversion using the
G command (G20 or G21).
However, when a G command is used for the conversion, the conversion applies only to
the input command increments and not to the input setting units.
Consequently, the tool offset amounts and other compensation amounts as well as the
variable data should be preset to correspond to inches or millimeters.
(Note 2) The millimeter and inch systems cannot be used together.
(Note 3) During circular interpolation on an axis where the input command increments are different,
the center command (I, J, K) and the radius command (R) can be designated by the input
setting units. (Use a decimal point to avoid confusion.)
2. Least Command Increments
2.1 Input Setting Units
4
Detailed description
(1) Units of various data
These input setting units determine the parameter setting unit, program command unit and the
external interface unit for the PLC axis and handle pulse, etc. The following rules show how the
unit of each data changes when the input setting unit is changed. This table applies to the NC
axis and PLC axis.
Input setting unit
Data
Unit
system
Setting value
1µm (B) 0.1µm (C) 10nm (D) 1nm (E)
20000 (mm/min) 20000 20000 20000 20000Milli-
metre
Setting range 1 to 999999 1 to 999999 1 to 999999 1 to 999999
2000 (inch/min) 20000 20000 20000 20000
Speed data
Example:
rapid
Inch
Setting range 1 to 999999 1 to 999999 1 to 999999 1 to 999999
123.123 (mm) 123.123 123.1230 123.12300 123.123000Milli-
metre
Setting range ±99999.999 ±99999.9999 ±99999.99999 ±99999.999999
12.1234 (inch) 12.1234 12.12340 12.123400 12.1234000
Position data
Example:
SoftLimit+
Inch
Setting range ±9999.9999 ±9999.99999 ±9999.999999 ±9999.9999999
1 (µm) 2 20 200 2000Milli-
metre
Setting range ±9999 ±9999 ±9999 ±9999
0.0001 (inch) 2 20 200 2000
Interpolation
unit data
Inch
Setting range ±9999 ±9999 ±9999 ±9999
(2) Program command
The program command unit follows the above table.
If the data has a decimal point, the number of digits in the integer section will remain and the
number of digits in the decimal point section will increase as the input setting unit becomes
smaller.
When setting data with no decimal point, and which is a position command, the data will be
affected by the input setting increment and input command increment.
For the feed rate, as the input setting unit becomes smaller, the number of digits in the integer
section will remain the same, but the number of digits in the decimal point section will increase.
2. Least Command Increments
2.2 Indexing Increment
5
2.2 Indexing Increment
Function and purpose
This function limits the command value for the rotary axis.
This can be used for indexing the rotary table, etc. It is possible to cause a program error with a
program command other than an indexing increment (parameter setting value).
Detailed description
When the indexing increment (parameter) for limiting the command value is set, the rotary axis can
be positioned with that indexing increment. If a program other than the indexing increment setting
value is commanded, a program error (P20) will occur.
The indexing position will not be checked when the parameter is set to 0.
(Example) When the indexing increment setting value is 2 degrees, only command with the
2-degree increment are possible.
G90 G01 C102. 000 ; … Moves to the 102 degree angle.
G90 G01 C101. 000 : … Program error
G90 G01 C102 ; … Moves to the 102 degree angle. (Decimal point type II)
The following axis specification parameters are used.
# Item Contents
Setting range
(unit)
2106 Index unit Indexing
increment
Set the indexing increment to which the rotary
axis can be positioned.
0 to 360 (° )
Precautions
• When the indexing increment is set, degree increment positioning takes place.
• The indexing position is checked with the rotary axis, and is not checked with other axes.
• When the indexing increment is set to 2 degrees, the rotary axis is set to the B axis, and the B axis
is moved with JOG to the 1.234 position, an indexing error will occur if "G90B5." or "G91B5." is
commanded.
3. Data Formats
3.1 Tape Codes
6
3. Data Formats
3.1 Tape Codes
Function and purpose
The tape command codes used for this controller are combinations of alphabet letters (A, B, C, ...
Z), numbers (0, 1, 2, ... 9) and signs (+, -, /, ...). These alphabet letters, numbers and signs are
referred to as characters. Each character is represented by a combination of 8 holes which may, or
may not, be present.
These combinations make up what is called codes.
This controller uses the ISO code (R-840).
(Note 1) If a code not given in the "Table of tape codes" is assigned during operation, a program
error (P32) will result.
(Note 2) For the sake of convenience, a " ; " has been used in the CNC display to indicate the End
of Block (EOB/LF) which separates one block from another. Do not use the " ; " key,
however, in actual programming but use the keys in the following table instead.
CAUTION
" ; " "EOB" and " % " "EOR" are explanatory notations. The actual code is "Line feed" and "%".
(ISO code (R-840)
Detailed description
(1) Use the keys in the following table for programming.
EOB/EOR keys and displays
Code used
Key used
ISO Screen display
End of Block LF or NL ;
End of Record % %
(2) Significant data section (label skip function)
All data up to the first EOB ( ; ), after the power has been turned ON or after operation has been
reset, are ignored during automatic operation based on tape, memory loading operation or
during a search operation. In other words, the significant data section of a tape extends from
the character or number code after the initial EOB ( ; ) code after resetting to the point where
the reset command is issued.
3. Data Formats
3.1 Tape Codes
7
(3) Control out, control in
When the ISO code is used, all data between control out "(" and control in ")" (or ";") are
ignored, although these data appear on the setting and display unit. Consequently, the
command tape name, No. and other such data not directly related to control can be inserted in
this section.
This information (except (B) in the "Table of tape codes") will also be loaded, however, during
tape loading. The system is set to the "control in" mode when the power is turned ON.
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Information in this section is ignored and nothing is executed.
Example of ISO code
(4) EOR (%) code
Generally, the End of Record code is punched at both ends of the tape. It has the following
functions:
(a) Rewind stop when rewinding tape (with tape rewinder)
(b) Rewind start during tape search (with tape rewinder)
(c) Completion of loading during tape loading into memory
(5) Tape preparation for tape operation (with tape rewinder)
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If a tape rewinder is not used, there is no need for the 2-meter dummy at both ends of the tape
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3. Data Formats
3.1 Tape Codes
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Under the ISO code, LF or NL is EOB and % is EOR.
The (A) codes are stored on tape but an error results (except when they are used in the
comment section) during operation.
The (B) codes are non-working codes and are always ignored. (Parity V check is not
executed.)
Table of tape codes
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