LCD DIGITAL DISPLAY

OPERATION MANUAL
 Contents
Chapter I Monitor are briefly introduced...................................................... 1
1.1 Display Key Description.................................................................. 3
1.2 Display Interface Description...........................................................4
Chapter II System Parameter Setting............................................................ 5
2.1 Enter/Quit System Parameter Setting...............................................5
2.2 Setting the Number Axis Type.........................................................5
2.3 Setting the Number of Encoder Lines.............................................. 6
2.4 Setting the Grating Ruler Resolution............................................... 6
2.5 Setting the Counting Direction.........................................................7
2.6 Setting the Compensation Mode...................................................... 7
2.7 Setting the Number of Display Axes................................................8
2.8 Setting the Display Type (Meter Type)............................................9
2.9 Setting the Combined Axis Display................................................. 9
2.10 Setting the Display of Dithering Elimination.............................. 10
2.11 Setting the Angle Display Type................................................... 11
2.12 Setting the Angle Display Range................................................. 12
2.13 Setting the Number Setting Direction for the SDM Coordinate
System......................................................................................... 12
Chapter III Basic Operation Instructions.................................................... 14
3.1 Startup.............................................................................................14
3.2 Zeroing............................................................................................14
3.3 Preset Value for an Axis.................................................................14
3.4 Metric/British System Switching................................................... 15
3.5 Automatic Middling....................................................................... 16
3.6 Absolute/Relative/200 Group User Coordinate Systems...............17
3.7 Radius/Diameter Conversion (R/D)............................................... 18
3.8 User Parameter Setting................................................................... 18
3.8.1 Setting the Sleep Function...................................................... 18
3.8.2 Setting the LCD Brightness.................................................... 19
3.8.3 Setting Date/Time................................................................... 19
3.8.4 Setting the Display Language.................................................20
3.8.5 Setting the Buzzer Prompt...................................................... 20
Chapter IV Auxiliary Zero Position Function of the 200 Group User
Coordinate System.......................................................................................21

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 4.1 Entering the SDM Zero Position Directly......................................22
4.2 Zero Clearing in Place.................................................................... 23
Chapter V Special Functions......................................................................25
5.1 Holes along a line........................................................................... 25
5.2 Making holes along a circle............................................................28
5.3 Oblique plane (slope) processing................................................... 31
5.4 Simple arc processing....................................................................34
5.5 The Function of measure for taper................................................. 39
5.6 200 tool storeroom.........................................................................39
Chapter VI Calculator Function................................................................. 42
6.1 Interface introduction.................................................................... 42
6.2 Calculation examples.....................................................................43
6.3 Calculation result transfer.............................................................. 43
Chapter VII Error Compensation Function.................................................44
7.1 Linear error compensation..............................................................44
7.2 Non-linear error compensation......................................................45
Chapter VIII Trouble Shooting................................................................... 48

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Chapter I Monitor are briefly introduced

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1.1 Display Key Description
Key symbol Function Description
Number axis zeroing key

Number axis selection key and preset number

~ Number keys

Decimal point enter key

Symbol enter key

Metric/imperial system switching key

Operation confirmation key

Calculation function key (for entering or quiting the
calculator state)
Calculator zeroing key

Circle holing key (for equally divided hole pocessing on an

arc)
Oblique line holing key (for equally divided hole pocessing
on an oblique line)
Arc processing key (for processing the flat surface of a
workpiece into an arc surface)
Oblique processing key (for processing the surface of a
workpiece into an oblique surface)

Up, down, left and right (direction) selection key

Taper measurement key (lathe meter)

Tool magazine function key (lathe meter)

Alternate key

~ Function multiplex key

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1.2 Display Interface Description
No. Interface type Interface diagram Pin Signal
1/3/5 Null
2 0V
4 Wrong signal
1 9 core TTL interface 6 A
7 +5 V
8 B
9 R
1 -A
2 0V
3 -B
4 Wrong signal
9 core EIA-422-A
2 5 -R
signal interface
6 A
7 +5 V
8 B
9 R
1/4/5/
Null
7/8/9
3 EDM signal interface 2 Common
3 Normally off
6 Normally off
1 0V
2 A
3 B
4 6 core signal interface 4 R
5 +5 V
PE ground
6
wire
1 0V
2 Null
3 A
4 B
5 7 core signal interface
5 +5 V
6 R
PE ground
7
wire

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 Chapter II System Parameter Setting
Based on grating rule installation and actual needs, set various
parameters to achieve the goal of normal operation.

(Figure 2.1)

2.1 Enter/Quit System Parameter Setting

In the time frame of startup screen, Press the key to enter the
interface of system parameter setting, as shown in Figure 6.1.
After parameter setting, press the “Save” function key to save system
parameter setting and the “Quit” key to quit the interface of system
parameter setting.

2.2 Setting the Number Axis Type

Each axis of the display can be connected with a grating rule to show
the distance or a rotary encoder to show the angle.
Factory default: A grating ruler is mounted.
For example: Set axis Z to mount a
rotary encoder.

1) On the interface of system

parameter setting,
Press the or key until the
cursor moves to the type option field
for axis Z.

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 2) Press the “+” or “-“ function key to switch the type of axis Z to the
angle mode.
3) Press the “Save” function key to save the modification.
4) Press the “Quit” function key to quit the interface of system parameter
setting.

2.3 Setting the Number of Encoder Lines

The display supports the rotary encoder with any number of lines,
which is set based on actual situation. After rotary encoder installation, if the
number of lines are different from the current value, the number of lines for
the encoder must be set in the display, otherwise the reading would be
incorrect. This parameter must be set by the installation personnel and must
not be modified by the user.
Factory default: 9,000 lines
For example: The resolution on axis Z
is set to 180,000 lines.

1) On the interface of system

parameter setting,
Press the or key until the
cursor moves to the resolution option
field for axis Z.

2) Press number keys to enter 180,000 for the resolution on axis Z.

Note: The value of number of lines can be entered only when the type
is switched to angle.

3) Press the “Save” function key to save the modification.

4) Press the “Quit” function key to quit the interface of system parameter
setting.

2.4 Setting the Grating Ruler Resolution

The display can be connected with a grating ruler with resolution 0.05
μm, 0.1 μm, 0.2 μm, 0.5 μm, 1 μm, 2 μm, 5 μm, 10 μm, 20 μm or 50 μm, 10
different types in all. After grating rule installation, if the resolution is
different from current value, the resolution of the grating ruler must be set in
the display, otherwise the reading would be incorrect.

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 Note: This parameter must be set by the installation personnel
and must not be modified by the
user.
Factory default: 5 μm
For example, the resolution on axis X
is 1 μm.

1) On the interface of system

parameter setting,
Press the or key until the cursor moves to the resolution option
field for axis X.

2) Press the “+” or “-” function key to switch the resolution on axis X to
1 μm.

3) Press the “Save” function key to save the modification.

4) Press the “Quit” function key to quit the interface of system parameter
setting.

2.5 Setting the Counting Direction

After the user mounts the grating ruler or encoder, actual counting
direction may be just opposite to what the user expects. This user need can
be met in system parameter setting.
The counting direction of the grating rule is set by the installation
personnel and must not be modified by the user.
Factory default: 0
For example: The counting direction on
axis X is set to 1.

1) On the interface of system parameter

setting,
Press the or key until the
cursor moves to the direction option field
for axis X.

2) Press the ”+” or ”-” function key to switch the direction of axis X to
1.
3) Press the “Save” function key to save the modification.
4) Press the “Quit” function key to quit the interface of system parameter
setting.

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2.6 Setting the Compensation Mode
Term
Linear and non-linear error:
There is an error between the measured value and standard value of the
grating rule. If the two measurement curves are in an identical shape within
the grating ruler’s range of travel but not in coincidence, this is called a
linear error. If the two measurement curves are in different shapes, this is
called a non-linear error.
Linear correction: to compensate for the linear error so that the displayed
value is equal to the standard value.
Note: The linear error correction value is set by the installation
personnel, and must not be modified by the user at will, which otherwise
would affect measurement accuracy.

Error correction has two setting types: 1. Linear compensation; 2. non-linear

compensation.

For example: Set the compensation mode

on axis X to non-linear error correction.
Operation steps:
1) On the interface of system
parameter setting,
Press the or key until the
cursor moves to the option field for compensation mode on axis X.

2) Press the “+” or “-” function key to switch the compensation mode
on axis X to non-linear compensation.

3) Press the “Save” function key to save the modification.

4) Press the “Quit” function key to quit the interface of system parameter
setting.

2.7 Setting the Number of Display Axes

The display is capable of setting the number of display axes on the
coordinate interface based on user needs, from 2 to 4.
Factory default: 2
For example: Set the number of axes to 4.

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 1) On the interface of system
parameter setting,
Press the or key until the
cursor moves to the option field for
number of axes.

2) Press the “+” or “-” function key

to switch the number of axes to 4.

3) Press the “Save” function key to save the modification.

4) Press the “Quit” function key to quit the interface of system parameter
setting.

2.8 Setting the Display Type (Meter Type)

The display is capable of switching the meter type based on the type of
used machine tool. After meter type switching, the corresponding
processing function of the display changes accordingly.
Factory default: milling machine
For example: Set the meter type to
lathe

1) On the interface of system

parameter setting,
Press the or key until the
cursor moves to the option field for
meter type.

2) Press the “+” or “-” function key to switch the meter type to lathe.

3) Press the “Save” function key to save the modification.

4) Press the “Quit” function key to quit the interface of system parameter
setting.

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2.9 Setting the Combined Axis Display
During machine tool design, the case that two grating rulers are
installed in the same axis direction may occur, requiring to display the
positions of actually processed contact points, and the counting values of
two grating rulers need to be displayed in combination. The combination
setting can meet this requirement.

The combination has the following modes:

1) No combination: The value on each axis is displayed separately.
2) X=X+Y: The displayed value on axis X is equal to the value on axis
X and the value on axis Y.
3) X=X+Z: The displayed value on axis X is equal to the value on axis
X and the value on axis Z.
4) Y=Y+Z: The displayed value on axis Y is equal to the value on axis
Y and the value on axis Z.

Factory default: no combination

For example: Set the combination mode to Y=Y+Z
1) On the interface of system
parameter setting,

Press the or key until the

cursor moves to the option field of
combination.
2) Press the “+” or “-” function key
to switch the combination mode to Y=Y+Z.
3) Press the “Save” function key to save the modification.
4) Press the “Quit” function key to quit the interface of system parameter
setting.

2.10 Setting the Display of Dithering Elimination

During grinding, the vibration of the grinder makes what’s on the display
change repeatedly and quickly, discomforting the operator visually. The display
has a dithering elimination function which prevents what’s on the display from
changing quickly and causing visual confusion when the grinder vibrates.
Factory default: 0 (disabled)
For example: Set dithering elimination to 1 (enabled).

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 1) On the interface of system parameter
setting,
Press the or key until the
cursor moves to the option field of dithering
elimination.
2) Press the “+” or “-” function key to
switch the dithering elimination mode to 1.
3) Press the “Save” function key to save the modification.
4) Press the “Quit” function key to quit the interface of system parameter
setting.

2.11 Setting the Angle Display Type

The angle display mode has two types: degree and degree, minute and
second. After the angle type is switched, the display mode of each angle axis
is based on this parameter.
Factory default: decimal system
For example: Set the angle type to
degree, minute and second.
1) On the interface of system parameter
setting,
Press the or key until the
cursor moves to the option field of angle type.
2) Press the “+” or “-” function key to switch the angle type to degree,
minute and second.
3) Press the “Save” function key to save the modification.
4) Press the “Quit” function key to quit the interface of system parameter
setting.

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2.12 Setting the Angle Display Range
In order for the operator to meet the rotation axis’ display requirement,
a parameter of angle display range is set hereby specially, which can be
modified by the operator as required.
Angle range:
1) 0 – 360: The angle display value is between 0 – 360 degrees.
2) -360 – 360: The angle display value is between -360 – 360 degrees.
3) -180 – 180: The angle display value is between -180 – 180 degrees.

Factory default: 0～360

For example: Set the angle range to
-180 – 180.
1) On the interface of system
parameter setting,
Press the or key until the
cursor moves to the option field of angle range.

2) Press the “+” or “-” function key to switch the angle range to -180 –
180.
3) Press the “Save” function key to save the modification.

4) Press the “Quit” function key to quit the interface of system parameter
setting.

2.13 Setting the Number Setting Direction for the

SDM Coordinate System
In the SDM coordinate system, there are two two number setting modes:
Mode 0: normal number setting mode, in which the displayed value is
equal to the entered value.
Mode 1: special number setting mode, in which the displayed value is
equal to the opposite number of the entered number. This mode
is suitable for directly following the drawing to mark the
dimension presetting coordinate in the SDM coordinate
system.
Factory default: 0
For example: Set the SDMDIR on axis X to 1.

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 1) On the interface of system parameter setting,
Press the or key until the cursor moves to option field of
SDMDIR on axis X.

2) Press the “+” or “-” function

key to switch SDMDIR to 1.
3) Press the “Save” function key to
save the modification.

4) Press the “Quit” function key to

quit the interface of system parameter
setting.

Note: The number setting direction of the SDM coordinate system

must be in accordance with the type of each axis. Therefore, you need to
only modify the parameter of one axis, and the parameters of other
axes change accordingly.

Note: If the modification of system parameter

setting is in confusion, you can use the “Factory
Value” function key to restore to factory defaults.

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Chapter III Basic Operation Instructions
3.1 Startup
Function Introduction
Power on and the display enters the normal display state.
During startup, press the key to access the internal settings.
This display has an outage memory function which can memorize the
current coordinate position, ABS/INC/SDM coordinate mode, and
metric/British system measurement mode when an outage occurs. When the
display starts up next time, the above three pieces of information can be
restored to the state before outage, so that the user does not have to set
parameters again.

3.2 Zeroing
Function Introduction
When the display is in normal display state, press the number axis
zeroing key at any point to zero the displayed value on the coordinate axis.
 ABS zeroing does not affect the displayed INC value.
 INC zeroing does not affect either the displayed ABS or SDM
value.
 If the grating ruler does not move after zeroing, press the zeroing
key for the same axis again to cancel previous zeroing operation
and restore to the value before zeroing.

3.3 Preset Value for an Axis

Function Introduction
to set the displayed value on an axis at current position when the
display is in normal display state.

Example: Process two holes A and B in the axis X direction.

Operating steps：
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1. As shown in the figure above, the workpiece position is moved after hole
A processing.
2. Hole B needs to be processed now. After aiming the tool at hole A, press
5 to enter a value. (If a wrong value is entered during
value entry, you can press the “CA” key to cancel the wrong value.)
3. Move the tool to the position with a displayed value of 27 to process point
B.
Note: In the SDM coordinate system,
When the SDM number setting direction is set to “0”, the displayed
value is equal to the entered value.
When the SDM number setting direction is set to “1”, the displayed
value is equal to the opposite number of the entered value.
You can set the SDM number setting direction in “System Parameter
Setting”.

3.4 Metric/British System Switching

Function Introduction
to switch the displayed unit of size between “mm” (metric system) and
“inch” (British system), so that parts in both metric and British systems can
be processed.

Example: As shown in the figure, the original display is in metric system,

but now the display in British system is required (1 inch = 25.4 mm).
Operating steps：
Press the key to switch between metric and British systems.
IN C H
MM

If the number axis is in encoder state, when you press the IN C H

MM key, the
switching does not work.

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3.5 Automatic Middling
Function introduction: to find the middle position between two points.
Example: On the rectangular workpiece as shown in the figure, find the
middle position between
points A and B.

Function Introduction：
1. Move the tool and aim it at point A, and press the X0 and YO keys to
zero the count values on both axis X and axis Y.

2. Move the tool and aim it at point B.

3. Press the “1/2” function keys on both

axis X and axis Y to middle the count
values on the two number axes
respectively.

4. Move the tool and find the point with valve 0 displayed on both axis
X and axis Y, which is the middle position between points A and B.

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3.6 Absolute/Relative/200 Group User Coordinate
Systems
Function Introduction
The display provides three coordinate display modes: absolute
coordinate system (ABS), relative coordinate system (INC), and 200 group
user coordinate system (SDM 001 - SDM 200).

1: The zero point of a workpiece is set at the origin of the ABS

coordinates.

2: When the ABS origin is changed, the relative distance between SDM
and ABS origins remains the same.

Ⅰ: Switch Between ABS/INC/SDM Coordinate Systems

The coordinate system can be switched only in normal display
state.
Press the ”A/I” function key to switch between ABS and INC.
 The coordinate system prompt bar displays INC: in INC
state.
 The coordinate system prompt bar displays ABS: in ABS
state.
Press the ”SDM” function key to switch to the SDM coordinate state.

Ⅱ: In the SDM Coordinate System, Enter a New SDM Group

Number Value.
Operating steps：
1. Press the “SDM” function key to enter the SDM for coordinate
selection, as shown in the figure below. “SDM” flashing
means a new SDM group number can be entered now.

2: Enter a group number, e.g. 86.

3: Press the key for confirmation, and the SDM group
number of the coordinate system becomes 86.

Ⅲ: Coordinate Selection
Press the or key to enter any coordinate.

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3.7 Radius/Diameter Conversion (R/D)
Function introduction: to switch the axis X display between workpiece
radius and diameter modes (effective only on the lathe).
Example: As shown in the figure, the benchmark of axis X is in the center,
and the tool is at the position of point A. Press the “R/D”
function key to switch between radius and diameter

φ20

φ10
display. A
B

(Radius) (Diameter)

3.8 User Parameter

Setting
Based on user needs, set
related parameters to achieve
the goal of proper operation.
3.8.1 Setting the Sleep
Function
When the operator takes
a rest during workpiece processing, to avoid failure of machine movement
data corresponding after the display is powered off, this function can be used
to only prevent the display from displaying.
Factory default: ENT
Example: Enable the sleep function.

1) On the user setting interface,

Press the or key until the cursor moves to
to the option field of sleep.

2) Press the key to enable the sleep function. (The LCD screen is
off.)

3) Press any key to quit the sleep function. (The LCD screen restores).

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3.8.2 Setting the LCD Brightness
The user can adjust the brightness of the display based on field
environment.
Factory default: 100%。
Example: Adjust the display brightness to
50%
1) On the user setting interface,
Press the or key until the
cursor moves to the option field of
brightness.

2) Press the ”+” or “-” function key to adjust the brightness to 50%.
3) Press the “Save” function key to save the modification.

4) Press the “Quit” function key to quit the interface of system parameter
setting.

3.8.3 Setting Date/Time

Conduct setting based on current
date and time. After setting, the
modified values will be displayed on
the coordinate interface.
Example: Set the year to 2016.

1) On the user setting interface, press the or key until the

cursor moves to the option field of date.

2) Press the ”+” or “-” function key to switch the year to 2016.

3)Press the “Save” function to save the modification.

4)Press the ”Quit” function key to quit the interface of system parameter
setting.
Note: How to set the month, day, hour, minute or second is the
same as how to set the year. You can follow the above steps for
modification.

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3.8.4 Setting the Display Language
Based on nationality, the user can switch the display language by
himself/herself.
Factory default: Chinese.
Example: Set the display language to
ENG (English).
1) On the user setting interface,
Press the or key until
the cursor moves to the option field of language.

2) Press the “+” or “-” function key to switch the language to ENG .
3) Press the “Save” function key to save the modification.

4) Press the “Quit” function key to quit the interface of system parameter
setting.

3.8.5 Setting the Buzzer Prompt

The operator can enable or disable the buzzer prompt tone as required.
After enabled, the buzzer prompt tone sounds with key pressing and
processing. After disabled the buzzer prompt tone does not sound.
Factory default: enabled.
Example: Set the buzzer to the disabled
state.
1) On the user setting interface,
Press the or key until the
cursor moves to the option field of buzzer.

2) Press the “+” or “-” function key to switch the buzzer to the disabled
state.
3) Press the “Save” function key to save the modification.

4) Press the “Quit” function key to quit the interface of system parameter
setting.

Note: If the modification of system parameter setting is in

confusion, you can use the “Defaults” function key to restore to
factory defaults.
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 Chapter IV Auxiliary Zero Position
Function of the 200 Group User
Coordinate System
The display provides three coordinate systems: absolute coordinate
system (ABS), relative coordinate system (INC) and 200 group user
coordinate system (SDM 001 - SDM 200). The 200 group user coordinate
system can be used as the auxiliary zero point during processing.
ABS is the absolute coordinate system which is established at the
beginning of workpiece processing. The 200 group user coordinate system
is defined relative to the absolute coordinate system. When the user’s ABS
coordinate changes, the SDM zero position changes along for an according
distance.
During workpiece processing, one benchmark zero position is often not
enough to meet user needs, but currently added SDM coordinate system can
provide multiple benchmark zero points for users. Each auxiliary zero point
is equivalent to a coordinate system origin defined by the user. Every point
in this coordinate system takes the auxiliary zero position in current SDM
coordinate system as the benchmark. In such a relatively independent
coordinate system, the processing for all kinds of special functions can be
carried out.
To process the workpiece shown in the figure, ALE origin is set at point
0 of the workpiece center, and the rest four auxiliary zero positions are
points A, B, C and D, as shown in the figure.

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 The auxiliary zero position can be set in two ways:
1) Coordinate entering;
2) Zero clearing in place.

4.1 Entering the SDM Zero Position Directly

Without moving the machine, follow the dimensions on the user
processing drawing to directly preset the user coordinate zero point, In this
way, the user coordinate zero point can be set precisely and quickly.
In the user coordinate system (SDM coordinate system), enter the
coordinate of an auxiliary zero position at the absolute coordinate zero
position, and the coordinate position of absolute coordinate zero (point 0) in
the auxiliary zero position coordinate is displayed. Viewed in the relative
coordinate system, point 0 is at (25,-20) of point A, (-30,-25) of point B,
(-30,30) of point C, and (25,20) of point D, exactly the opposite numbers of
position of each point in the absolute coordinate system. If you enter the
relative zero position at a point outside of the absolute coordinate system,
the position of this point in this user coordinate is displayed. If you enter the
auxiliary zero position of point B in the user coordinate at point A, the
displayed value of B is (-55,-5). Therefore, when a value is preset in the
SDM coordinate system, a minus is added to get the opposite number
automatically. Hence, the coordinate value of the processed workpiece can
be directly used for entry.

Operating steps：
1. In the absolute coordinate system (ABS), move the machine and aim
the tool at the center point 0 as shown in Figure 3.1.
Press keys X0 and Y0 for zero clearing for data on axis X and axis Y
and to determine the zero position of the absolute coordinate.

2. Press the “SDM” function key to

enter the user coordinate system.
Enter the SDM 1 coordinate, set the
position of point A, and enter its
coordinate value (-25,20). If you
find that the entry is wrong,
press the axis key to cancel the entry.
push
push

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 3. Press the key to enter the SDM 2
coordinate system, set the position
of point B, and enter its coordinate
value (30,25).
push
push

4. In a similar way, follow Step 2 to set auxiliary zero positions for

points C and D.
5. After setting the auxiliary zero positions, you can process the
workpiece in the coordinate system of corresponding auxiliary zero
position. As shown in the figure, you can process equally divided
holes for an arc in point B’s coordinate system of auxiliary zero
position.
6. After the processing is completed, press the “A/I” function key to quit
the SDM coordinate system.

4.2 Zero Clearing in Place

1.Move the tool to the absolute coordinate.
2. In the absolute coordinate system (ALE), as shown in Figure 3.1, move
the tool to point 0, press keys X0 and Y0 for zero clearing for the data on
axis X and axis Y, and determine the zero position of the absolute
coordinate. (If reprocessing the workpiece, the user can clear all of the
SDM coordinate system and then conduct setting again.)

3. Press the “SDM” function key to enter the

SDM 1 coordinate, set the position of
point A, and move the tool to point A. The
display shows

Press keys X0 and Y0, and the SDM coordinate of point A is set
successfully.

4. Press the key to enter SDM 2, set the

position of point B, and move the tool to point
B. The display shows
Press keys X0 and Y0, and the SDM
coordinate of point B is set successfully.
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5. In a similar way, follow Step 3 to set auxiliary zero positions for points C
and D.

6. After the processing is completed, press the “A/I” function key to quit the
SDM coordinate system.

7. When workpieces of the same size are processed, as long as the set ABS zero
point is behind point 0, the SMD zero point is set automatically. As shown in
Figure 3.1, enter the SDM 1 coordinate system, move to a position where the
displayed values on both axis X and axis Y are 0, and this position is the
benchmark point of the SDM 1 coordinate system. The user can process
workpieces based on this. In mass processing, with these user coordinates, the
time spent in setting the coordinate zero point can be saved greatly, so that the
processing efficiency is improved.

Attention:
 When the user coordinate is used, zero clearing in corresponding user
coordinate system is actually resetting the auxiliary zero position. The
position at which zero clearing is conducted is the new user coordinate
origin, and the coordinate origin set originally is replaced by the new
coordinate origin.
 When the user coordinate is used, middling in corresponding user
coordinate system is also resetting the auxiliary zero position. The new
coordinate origin is at its middle point, and the coordinate origin set
originally is replaced by the new coordinate origin.
 Press the “REF” key for ten times to clear all of the SDM coordinate
system. After clearing, the 200 group coordinate is the same as the ABS
coordinate.
 When resetting the SDM coordinate, you must conduct zero clearing
for the data on axis X and axis Y in the ABS coordinate system, and set
the absolute coordinate zero position. Otherwise, the set SDM
coordinate is wrong.

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 Chapter V Special Functions
Besides the functions of detection and positioning, at the display, the
following special processing functions are also provided: making holes
along a line (at an equal interval), making holes along a circle (at an equal
interval), inclined plane machining, and arc machining.
The functions make the existing equipment of the users be more
effectively utilized. Before using the special functions of the display,
acquaint yourself with the coordinates system first.

Workpiece
XY plane Workbench

XZ plane YZ plane

As shown in the figure, in the horizontal plane, the direction parallel

with the operator is X axis, and in the horizontal plane, the direction vertical
to the X axis is Y axis, and that vertical to the horizontal plane is Z axis. The
direction to which the arrow is pointed is the positive direction of the
coordinate. Users can also change the positive direction for counting in the
internal parameter setting according to their own use habits.

5.1 Holes along a line

Function introduction: At the display, the function of making holes along a
line at an equal interval is provided. It is used for making holes which are
equally distributed and whose circle centers are along the same straight line
in the XY plane. The operator only needs to input the following parameters:
LINE DIS: The length (the distance from the circle centers of the first

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 hole to that of the last hole)
LINE ANG: The angle (the angle between the oblique line and the
positive direction of X axis)
HOLE NUM: The number of holes (the number of holes shall be
larger than 1)
After the parameters are input, the display automatically calculate the
positions of the holes along the oblique line. The operator press the or
key to select the hole number. And then the lathe tool moves to the position
the displayed values at X axis and Y axis are both 0.000, which is the
position of the hole.

Example: For the work piece as shown in the figure, the parameters are set
as follows:
Line distance (LINE DIS): 45mm
Line angle (LINE ANG): 30 ¡ã
Hole number (HOLE NUM): 4

Operation steps:
1. In the status of normal display, metric system is selected (in the
metric system/British system option).
Move the machine tool, the peak of the lathe tool is aligned to the
circle center of the first hole. Zero clearing is carried out for X axis and Y
axis.

2. Press . The function of making holes along a line (at an equal

interval) is displayed.
If there is no need to change the
parameters input previously,
press the function key of
“Coordinate” or “Figure”. The
processing of holes along the
oblique line (at an equal interval)
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 is directly started.

3. Input the length of the oblique line.

Press in sequence.

4. Input the angle of the oblique line.

Press in sequence.

5. Input the number of holes to be made along the oblique line (at an
equal interval).
Press in sequence.

6. The interface of “Coordinates” is

displayed.
Press or to switch over
between the numbers of the processing
points.
Move the machine tool to the
position where 0 is displayed in both the X window and Y window.
Punching can be started at that point.

7. The interface of “Figure” is displayed

Press or to switch over between the numbers of the processing
points.
Move the machine tool to the position
where 0 is displayed in both the X window
and Y window.
Punching can be started at that point.

9. After processing is completed, press

to return to the normal display status.

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5.2 Making holes along a circle
Function introduction: The function of making holes along a circle (at an
equal interval) is provided at the display. With this function, holes equally
distributed along a arc (or circle) in the XY plane can be processed

After the interface of the function of making holes along a circle (at an equal
interval) is displayed, the parameters that the user has to defined are shown
in the information window.
RADIUS: The radius of the arc (the radius of the arc to be equally
divided)
HOLE_NUM: number of points (number to which the arc is to be
equally divided) (the number of points shall be larger than 1).
ST_ANGLE: Starting angle (the angle of the center of the first circle)
ENDANGLE: End angle (the angle of the center of the last circle)
DIRECT: Processing direction
(Note: When the starting angle is the end angle, it is indicated that the
holes are distributed equally along the whole circle.)

Diagram A Diagram B
In any of the XY, ZX, and YZ planes, the directions include the
anti-clockwise direction and clockwise direction. Input the angle direction
when processing is required.
When the direction is set to be “0”, it is indicated that the direction from the
starting angle to the end angle is the anti-clockwise direction, as the arc shown
in Figure A. The angle from point A to point B is 225° at anti-clockwise
direction.
When the direction is set to be “1”, it is indicated that the direction from

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the starting angle to the end angle is the clockwise direction. As the arc
shown in Figure B. The angle from point A to point B is 135° at clockwise
direction.

After the preceding parameters are input, the positions of the

equally-distributed holes are automatically calculated out at the displayed,
and the positions of the holes are set to 0. The user only has to press xx or xx
key to select the position of the hole to be process and move the cutting tool
to the position of which the displayed values at X axis and Y axis are both 0.
Then the processing is started.

Example: Processing the holes along the circle at the spare part as
shown in Figure (E)

Arc radius (RADIUS): 100mm

Number of equally-distributed points (HOLE NUM): 8 (the number of
holes to be processed shall be larger than 1)
Starting angle (ST_ANGLE): 0¡ã
End angle (ENDANGLE): 315¡ã
Processing direction (DIRECT): anti-clockwise direction (0)

Operation steps:
1. In the normal display status, select metric system for the display size
unit.
Move the machine tool. Set the origin of coordinates to be at the 0
point.
2. Press . The interface of the function of making holes along a circle
(at an equal interval) is displayed.
If there is no need to change the
parameters input previously, press the
function key of “Coordinate” or
“Figure”. The processing of holes
along the oblique line (at an equal
interval) is directly started.
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 3. Input the radius of the circle
Press in sequence.

4. Input the number of points (number to which the circle is to be equally

divided)
Press in sequence.
5. Input the starting angle
Press in sequence.

6. Input the end angle

Press in sequence.

7. Input the processing direction

Press in sequence.

8. The interface of “Coordinates” is displayed.

Press or to switch over between the numbers of the processing
points.
Move the machine tool to the position where 0 is displayed in both the
X window and Y window.
Punching can be started at that point.

9. The interface of “Figure” is displayed

Press or to switch over between
the numbers of the processing points.
Move the machine tool to the position
where 0 is displayed in both the X window and Y window.
Punching can be started at that point.

10.After the processing is completed, press to return to the normal

display status.

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5.3 Oblique plane (slope)
processing

When an oblique plane of relatively large

slant angle is to be processed, it is the most easy
and simple to use the function of oblique plane
processing.

I. Oblique plane calibration:

When processing the spare part as shown in
Figure (a) in the XY plane, before processing
the oblique plane, calibrate the slant angle of
the work piece first. At this time, the function
of oblique plane processing plays the role of
calibrating the oblique plane.

Steps for calibrating oblique planes:

First of all, put the work piece on the
workbench,
approximately according to the required slant angle.
1. Press . The interface of the function of oblique plane processing is
displayed.
2. Select the plane to be processed, 0 (XY) plane.
3. Input the angle of the oblique plane.
4. Move the workbench, so that the
measurement tool (such as the dial indicator) which has been properly
installed (clamped) at the milling machine lightly contacts the oblique
plane,
and adjust it to zero point, and move the workbench along the X-axis
direction
for any distance.
5. Press key. Move according to the display along the Y-axis direction until
zero is displayed.

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6. Adjust the angle of the work piece, so that the work piece contact the
measurement tool. And continue until zero is displayed.

For example: Calibrate the angle of the work piece to 45°, as shown in Figure
(b).
1) Put the work piece on the workbench at approximately 45°.
push

2) Select the plane to be processed.

Press to select the XY plane.
push

3) Input the angle of the oblique plane.

push

4) The interface of “Coordinate” is displayed.

Press or to switch over
between the numbers of the processing points.
Move the machine tool to the position
where 0 is displayed in both the X window and
Y window.
Punching can be started at that point.

5) The interface of “Figure” is displayed.

Press or to switch over between the numbers of the processing
points.
Move the machine tool to the position where 0 is displayed in both the X
window and Y window.
Punching can be started at that point.

6) Move the workbench along the X-axis direction until the measurement
tool lightly contacts the work piece. After zero adjustment, move along
the X-axis direction for any distance.

7) Press to display the movement distance along the Y-axis direction.

8) Move the workbench along the Y-axis direction. Adjust the angle of the
work piece so that the calibrated oblique plane contacts the measurement tool
until zero is displayed.

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 9) Move the workbench until zero is displayed at Y axis.

10) After the processing is completed, press to return to the normal

display status.

II. Oblique plane processing

When the plane to be processed is in the XZ or YZ plane, through the
function of oblique plane processing, the operator is gradually directed to
process the oblique plane.
The steps of the function of oblique plane processing:
When the plane to be processed is in the XZ or YZ plane,
first of all calibrate the oblique angle of the main
spindle head of the machine tool and align the cutting
tool.
Press to display the interface of oblique plane
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processing.
1. Select XZ or YZ to be the plane to be processed.

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2. Input the diameter of the cutting tool.
3. Input the starting point (XZ/YZ)
4. Input the end point (XZ/YZ)
5. Press xx to quit the function of oblique plane processing at any time

Please see the actual example:

1) Calibrate the oblique angle and
align the cutting tool.
push

2) Select the plane to be processed.

Press to select the XZ plane. Press .

3) Input the diameter of the cutting tool.

push

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 4) Input the coordinates of the starting point.
Z axis
X axis:

5) Input the coordinates of the end point.

X axis:
Z axis:

6) The interface of “Coordinates” is

displayed.
Press or to switch over
between the numbers of the processing points.
Move the machine tool to the position where 0 is displayed in both the X
window and Y window.
Punching can be started at that point.

7) The interface of “Figure” is

displayed.
Press or to switch over between
the numbers of the processing points.
Move the machine tool to the position
where 0 is displayed in both the X window and
Y window.
Punching can be started at that point.

8)After the processing is completed, press to return to the normal

display status.

5.4 Simple arc processing

When processing moulds, it is often required to process arcs. In case
the shape is simple and the production quantity is very small, resources may
be wasted if a numerically-controlled machine tool is used. The function of
simple arc processing is provided at the display so that a single work piece
such as a copper pole of a mould can be conveniently and quickly processed
at a general milling machine. With the control parameter ¡°MAX CUT¡±,
make the arc to be cut every time equal. Control the smoothness of the arc.
When MAX CUT is smaller, the cutting volume each time is smaller, and
the arc to be processed is smoother, the processing time is longer; when the

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MAX CUT is larger, the cutting volume each time is larger, and the arc to be
processed is rougher, the processing time is shorter.

A: Processing ZX and YZ planes

There are 8 processing methods as shown in the following figure when
arcs on ZX and YZ planes are processed.

Note: A flat-bottom milling cutter or an arc milling cutter can be used

for processing. When a flat-bottom milling cutter is used for processing the
arc, set the diameter of the cutter to be 0.000.
B: Processing the XY plane
When processing the XY plane, there are also the preceding eight
processing methods. The cutter is vertical to the plane to be processed. Each
method is further divided into inner arc processing and outer arc processing.
Therefore, when processing the XY plane, select the cutter compensation
mode: processing of outer arc (1: T+T00L) and processing of inner arc (0:
T-T00L).
Note: When processing the XY plane, no matter round-head cutter or
flat-head cutter, set the radius of the cutter according to the actual value.

Select the cutter compensation direction (to be used when processing in

the XY plane)

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 Inner arc machining (T-TOOL) Outer arc machining (T+TOOL)

The following parameters shall be input for simple arc processing:

Plane to be processed: 0-XY, 1-XZ, 2-YZ
Processing mode: Select one of the eight modes according to the
indication as shown in the figure.
Arc radius: The radius value of the arc to be processed
Cutter diameter: The diameter value of the cutter used for processing
Max. cutting volume: The length of arc at each processing interval
Inner or outer arc: mode of arc to be processed (this parameter is
especially for XY plane processing)

Example 1: The arc AB of 90° as shown in Figure 4.4-1 is to be processed

from point A (starting) to point B (end).
The parameters are set as follows:
The plane to be processed: XY
Processing mode: 3
Arc radius: 20mm
Cutter diameter: 5m
Max. cutting volume: 1mm
Inner or outer arc: 1-T+TOOL Diagram 4.4-1
Operation steps:
1. In normal display status, select metric system in the metric system/British
system option.
2. Move the drilling machine. Align the cutter to A point. Carry out
zero clearing respectively for X axis and Y axis.

3. The interface of simple arc processing is displayed.

Press . The interface of simple arc processing is displayed.
If there is no need to change the parameters input previously, press
the function key of “Coordinates” or “Figure”. The arc processing is
directly started.

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 4. Select the plane to be processed.
Press to select the XY plane.

5. Select the processing mode

Eights processing modes are
shown in the window figure.
Press in sequence. Select the processing mode 3.

6. Input the arc radius.

Press in sequence. Input the arc radius.

7. Input the cutter diameter.

Press in sequence. Input the cutter diameter.

8. Input the max. cutting volume.

Press in sequence. Input
the max. cutting volume.

9. Select the inner arc/outer arc mode.

Press . Select the outer
arc for processing.

10. The interface of “Coordinates” is displayed.

Press or to switch over between the numbers of the processing
points.
Move the machine tool to the position where 0 is displayed
in both the X window and Y window.
Move the machine tool to the position at which 0 is displayed in both
X window and Y window. Then the processing of this point is completed.

11. The interface of “Figure” is

displayed.
Press or to switch over
between the numbers of the processing
points.
Move the machine tool to the
position where 0 is displayed in both the X window and Y window.

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 Move the machine tool to the position at which 0 is displayed in both X
window and Y window. Then the processing of this point is completed.

12. The processing is completed. Press to exit.

Example 2
The arc AB as shown in Figure 4.4-2 is to be processed from point A
(starting). The parameters are set as follows:
The plane to be processed: XZ
Processing mode: 3
Arc radius: actual value
Cutter diameter: 0 (flat-head cutter)
Max. cutting volume: to be determined by the
user himself/herself.
Inner/outer arc: This parameter is meaningless at Diagram 4.4-2
Z direction

Example 3
The arc CD as shown in Figure 4.4-3 is to be processed from point D
(starting). The parameters are set as follows:
The plane to be processed: XZ
Processing mode: 5
Arc radius: actual value
Cutter diameter: actual value (round-head cutter)
Max. cutting volume: to be determined by the user
himself/herself. Diagram 4.4-3
Inner/outer arc: This parameter is meaningless at Z
direction

Example 4
The arc EF as shown in Figure 4.4-4 is to be processed from point E
(starting). The parameters are set as follows:
Processing plane: YZ
Processing mode: 7
Arc radius: actual value
Cutter diameter: actual value (round-head
cutter)
Max. cutting volume: to be determined by
Diagram 4.4-4
the user himself/herself.
Inner/outer arc: This parameter is meaningless at Z direction

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5.5 The Function of measure for taper
The taper of work piece can be measured
when turning the taper work piece.

Operation:
As figure shows, the nod of lever meter
is touched the position A of work piece surface.
Pressing it to make the lever meter point to zero.

1) Then entering the function of measure

for taper.
press

2) Move the lever meter to position B of

work piece surface, press it to make the
lever meter point to zero.

3) Compute.
press

4) Quit
key

5.6 200 tool storeroom

It will need to use different tools when turning different work pieces or
different surface of work pieces, so it is necessary to uninstall and adjust the
tools, SDS6 digital readout has the function of 200 tools storeroom, which
makes the operation simple.
Notice: The function of 200 tools storeroom can’t be used but the
lathe has the frame of adjusting tool. Please don’t use this function if you
haven’t the frame of adjusting tool.

1、 Set a base tool. In the state of “ALE”,

to clear the display value of the X axis
or the Y axis when moving the base
tool to touch the frame of adjusting tool.

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2、Ensure the other tool position relative to
the base tool position, which is also the zero
point of “ALE” coordinate system, as the figure (a) shows, the relative
position of the second tool is:
X-axis 25-30=-5, Y-axis 20-10=10.
3、Number the tool, and store the relative position to the base tool into the
digital readout.

4、In process, the operator can input the numbers

of using tool, the digital readout will display

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the relative position dimension of using tool
to the zero point of “ALE” coordinate system, Tool 1 Tool 2

moving the lathe platform to make the 10

display of X axis and Y axis become zero.

。
5、The tool storeroom can store datum of 200
tools. Tool 2

Notes: the Y-axis value mentioned above is the integrated value of

Y-axis with Z-axis, namely the Z/Z0-axis in the former lathe machine
readout.

The operation of inputting the datum of tools and calling tool:

1) Please input the datum of tools, in the
“ALE” coordinate system, clear the
display value when moving the base
tool to touch the frame of adjusting tool,
set the first tool to the base tool.

2) Enter the inputting stare.

press

3)press key“F2”set tool para.

4) Input the numbers of tool

press

5)input the tool offset

X offset：press 0
Y offset：press 0
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6) Input the numbers of tool
press 2

5) input the tool offset

X offset：press 5 +
-
Y offset：press 0

6) you can set others tools like this.

You can operate the tool storeroom as below after you input the datum of
tools, first install the second tool.

1) press key“F1”switch the set window.

2) Ensure the base tool.

Default the first tool as the base tool,
you can also set the other tool as the
base tool, key number is OK.

3) Call the second tool.

Move Cursor to “call tool”,
press 2

4) open the tool

Move cursor to“tool state”
press“F3”or “F4”,can switch the tool state between on and off.

5)quit，press“F5” back to coor windows.

Move the flat-from to make the display value of X axis and Z/Z0 axis
become zero.
The second tool has reached the datum mark, in like manner, the operator
can input and call 200 tools.

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 Chapter VI Calculator Function
In the process of processing work pieces, users may need to calculate
some values. The calculator function provided at the display make the users
more convenient when processing according to the drawings. With this
calculator, the calculation results can be directly transferred to the axis to be
processed. The user only needs to move the drilling machine to the position
at which 0 is displayed, which is the calculation results indicate.
In the normal display status, press . The interface of calculator
function is displayed.
After the interface of calculator function is displayed, press to
return to the normal display status.

6.1 Interface introduction

Calculation entry
bar
Axis coordinate Number key
display area prompt bar

Sign function
function area

Sign function area:

The signals of + - × ÷ =
the first tier
Product Division Computed
Meaning Plus sign Minus sign
sign sign result
The signals of Inv sin cos tan √￣
the second tier
Anti-trigonometr
Meaning ic function sign
Sinus Cosine Tangential Radication

The signals of X~2 1/X π CA EXIT

the third tier

Reciprocal of the
Disengagin
Meaning Square calculation pi Scavenging
g
result

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6.2 Calculation examples
Example 1: 2+30x2-6/2 = 59

Example 2: 345 + 2 x sin-1 (-0.5) = 285

Note: In case of a digit input error, press CA key to input again.

In case of any mistake in the calculation process, the system sends out
the alarm voice indicating the error. At that time, press CA key to input
again.
The absolute value of the input value and the calculation result shall not
be larger than 9999999 or smaller than 0.000001. Otherwise, the display
fails.

6.3 Calculation result transfer

After the calculation is completed, press , and then press X, Y, Z, or

W key. The calculation results are respectively transferred to the X, Y, Z, or
W axis for display (the values beyond the display scope cannot be
transferred); when the calculation function is on, press key, and then
press X, Y, Z, or W key to respectively transfer the values displayed in the X,
Y, Z, or W axis windows to the calculator.

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 Chapter VII Error Compensation
Function
7.1 Linear error compensation
There is an error between the measured value and standard value of the
grating rule. If the two measurement curves are in an identical shape within the
grating ruler’s range of travel but not in coincidence, this is called a linear error.
Linear correction: To compensate the linear error so that the displayed
value is equal to the standard value.
Note: The linear error correction value is set by the installation personnel,
and must not be modified by the user at will, which otherwise would affect
measurement accuracy.

Step I: The interface of display system parameter setting is displayed. Set

the compensation mode of the corresponding axis to be “Linear
compensation”. (See Chapter 2.6 for the detailed setting method)

Step II: Input the linear error compensation value. There are two setting
methods:
1. To calculate the correction factor with a formula according to the
standard value and the digital display value.
2. Move the grating ruler to the standard value (the value shall be
the integral multiple of 10mm). After the current position is
confirmed, the system automatically calculate the
compensation factor.

Example: Install the standard measurement device (such as block gauge and
laser, etc.) at the X axis of the workbench. Move the grating ruler
corresponding to the workbench until 1000mm is displayed as the standard
measured value. At that time, the displayed value at the display is
999.98mm.

Method 1: Manually input the correction system. Calculate with the

following formula:
Correction factor S = (L-L')/(L/1000) mm/m
L---Actual measured length. Unit: mm
L'---Displayed value at the display. Unit: mm

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 S---When the correction factor mm/m is "+", lengthening is
indicated; when the correction factor mm/m is "-", shortening is
indicated.
Compensation scope: -1.500 mm/m~+1.500 mm/m
The actually-measured length of the machine tool workbench is
1000, while the finally displayed value at the display is 999.98.
S=(1000-999.98)/(1000/1000)=0.02 mm/m

After the correction factor is got through calculation, press the axis key.
Press key. Then the setting interface is displayed.

Method 2: Automatic calculation correction system

1. The interface for setting the linear compensation tale is displayed.
Move the cursor to the “automatic setup” area at X axis.
2. Move the X-axis grating rule on the workbench until 1000mm is
displayed as the standard measured value. At that time, 999.98mm
is the displayed value at the display.
3. Press the button. The error correction is completed.

7.2 Non-linear error compensation

Attention: The non-linear compensation function can only be set
up in the status of metric display. After the setup is completed, metric
system or British system can be selected for display.

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 There are two methods for setting the starting point when making
non-linear error compensation at the display:
1. To make error compensation with the starting point as the
mechanical origin (Figure 1)
2. To make error compensation with the first actual zero point of the
grating ruler as the mechanical origin (Figure 2)

L: The distance of the effective range of the grating ruler

L1: The length of the compensation section
L2: The effective distance of compensation
Note: The user can set the preceding distance at will according to the actual
requirement. There is no requirement on interval distance.

Step I: The interface of display system parameter setting is displayed. Set the
compensation mode of the corresponding axis to be “Non-linear
compensation”. (See Chapter 2.6 for the detailed setting method)

Step II: The compensation interface is displayed. Set the non-linear error
compensation value.

1. At the coordinates interface, press the axis key, and then press the
key. The non-linear compensation interface is then displayed.

2. “Step 1” is displayed at the display:

Compensation setting: Use the axis compensation function. Find the
reference point in the next step.
Restore the compensation table: Delete the last compensation value. The
default values are restored at the compensation table.
Check the compensation table: check the compensation value set last
time.

3． “Step 1”: Select the compensation setting function.

Press key. Find the reference point in the next step.

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 4. Move the grating ruler at the positive direction. After the reference point
is found, the cursor skips to “Step 3”.

5. According to Figure 1, the grating ruler has to be moved to the max.

position at the negative direction. Press the axis zero clearing key. It is
indicated that the compensation starts at this point.
According to Figure 2, directly display the position with 0.000 as the
coordinates value. Press the axis zero clearing key. It is indicated that
the compensation starts at the absolute zero position of the current
grating ruler.

6. The compensation table is displayed. Move the grating ruler at the

positive direction to the compensation point position. Input the standard
value at the “X standard” column. (Repeat this step to input several
points)
W
Xmachine Y machine Z machine W
No. X Standard Ystandard Z standard machine
tool tool tool standard
tool
0 0.000 0.000
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X Y Z W
compensati compensat compensat compensat
on point ion point ion point ion point

7. After the compensation setting is completed, press “Save” function key

to save and exit.

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 Chapter VIII Trouble Shooting
In the following table, simple trouble shooting methods are listed. If the
problems cannot be solved through the methods, please do not dismantle the
display by yourself for fear of an electric shock. Please contact our company
or a corresponding agent promptly for help.
Problem Cause Troubleshooting
1: Switch on the power.0}
1: The power is not switched on.
2: Replace the fuse with a new one
2: The fuse is damaged.
of the same specification.
The display is not 3: 220V power cable is poorly
3: The power plug shall be in
show connected.
proper condition.
4: Whether appropriate power
4: Whether the input power is
voltage is used.
within 100V~240V.
1: The machine tool and display is 1: The machine tool case and the
The case of the poorly grounded. display case shall be properly
display is electrified. 2: There is electric leakage of the grounded.
220V power. 2: Check the 220V power.

The displayed value 1: The resolution ration of the

of a certain axis is grating ruler is not correctly set. 1: Set the correct resolution.
two times of the 2: The diameter display mode is 2: Set the radius display mode.
normal value. set for a certain axis.

Exchange with the grating

1: The grating ruler
ruler of another axis to see whether
2: There is not signal output of the
The display-axis the counting works normally. If
grating ruler.
does not count. yes, it is judged that the grating
3: The counting function of the
ruler is damaged. If not, it is judged
axis of the display fails.
that there is a display problem.
The X/Y/Z values 1: There is a disorder of the system 1: Reset to the set factory defaults
displayed in the memory. of the system.
window are in 2: The grating ruler is damaged, 2: Repair or change the grating
disorder. thus causing missing number. ruler.

All keys of the 1: There is a disorder of the system 1: Reset to the set factory defaults
display do not memory. of the system.
respond. 2: Short circuit of the keys. 2: Replace with a new mainboard.

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 Problem Cause Troubleshooting

There is no response 1: The key is damaged. 1: Change the key block.

at the display when a 2: There is a disorder of the system 2: Reset to the set factory
single key is pressed. memory. defaults of the system.
1: The accuracy of the machine tool
equipment is in poor condition.
2: The operation speed of the
1: Repair the machine tool.
machine tool equipment is too high.
2: Reduce the speed.
3: The installation of the grating
3: Reinstall the grating ruler.
ruler does not meet requirements
4: Convert mm/inch correctly.
The counting function and the accuracy is insufficient.
5: Set the correct resolution.
of the display 4: The mm-display inch-display of
6: Set the correct linear error
malfunctions—the the display do not conform to each
compensation value (if the
displayed distance other.
compensation value is not
does not agree with 5: The resolution of the display and
needed, then set the linear
the actual distance. the resolution of the grating ruler
error compensation value to
do not conform to each other.
be 0.)
6: The linear error compensation
7: Repair or change the grating
value of the display is not
ruler.
properly set.
7: The grating ruler is damaged, thus
causing missing number.
The data of X and Y
axes is displayed 1: The system parameter setting
1: The wrong number axis is
normally, but those of interface is displayed. The
selected.
Z axis cannot be selected axis is the 3rd axis.
displayed.
Exchange with the grating
The grating ruler does ruler of another axis to see
not move, and the data whether the counting works
1: The grating ruler is damaged.
of the display normally. If yes, it is judged that
2: The display malfunctions.
automatically increase the grating ruler is damaged. If
or decrease. not, it is judged that there is a
display problem.

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