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Go into DEBUG mode

Push [POSIT].

Select the VAR tab [1].

 Note: If you have software version 15.xx or earlier, navigate to the VAR tab.

Push [WRITE/ENTER]

Select the RAW DATA tab [2].

Turn the spindle dogs with your hand. Turn until the SPINDLE POS [3] value is between 0 and 2000. Make the value as near as possible to 0.

Attach the spindle lock tool (T-1635). This tool aligns the spindle dogs.

 Caution: Make sure the SPINDLE POS value stays between 0 and 2000. If the value is not accurate, you will crash the machine.

Enter the SPINDLE POS value into Parameter 257.

Exit DEBUG mode.

Introduction

This procedure tells you how to set Parameter 257 (Spindle Orientation Offset) on a machine that has an umbrella tool changer.

This procedure is only for service technicians. For customers, use the procedure above which does not go into debug mode.

Tools Required

• Spindle Lock Tool T-1635
  

Go into DEBUG mode

Push [POSIT].

Select the VAR tab [1].

 Note: If you have software version 15.xx or earlier, push [PAGE UP] or [PAGE DOWN] to go to the VAR tab.

Push [WRITE/ENTER].

Select the RAW DATA tab [2].

Turn the spindle dogs with your hand. Turn until the SPINDLE POS [3] value is between 0 and 2000. Make the value as near as possible to 0.

Attach the spindle lock tool (T-1635). This tool aligns the spindle dogs.

 Caution: Make sure the SPINDLE POS value stays between 0 and 2000. If the value is not accurate, you will crash the machine.

Enter the SPINDLE POS value into Parameter 257.

Exit DEBUG mode.