NCT Group NCT 100T User Manual

NCT® 100TNCT® 990TNCT® 2000TControls for LathesOperator`s ManualValid from software version x.057

1 Operator’s Panel101.1.1 Data Input KeyboardIn case of a 9" monitor directly beneath the screen are five softkeys, in case of a 15" monitor

12 Debugging Part Program100The different function and axis locking possibilities can be combined optionally. An axis, e.g. Zaxis and the functions ca

13 Interruption and Restart of Automatic Operation10113 Interruption and Restart of Automatic OperationIn many cases the automatic operation needs to

13 Interruption and Restart of Automatic Operation102if machining is started in INTD state of automatic mode and START button is pressed, controlregis

13.3 Unconditional Restart of Automatic Operation10313.3 Unconditional Restart of Automatic OperationIf automatic operation is started from interrupte

13.3 Unconditional Restart of Automatic Operation1042nd case: in state G40 interrupting oblique linear interpolationLet us examine fragments of the fo

13.3 Unconditional Restart of Automatic Operation105If in the selected plane the address of one of the axes has not been programmed (e.g., Y) andmovem

13.3 Unconditional Restart of Automatic Operation106The cases below refer to the axes in the selected plane in when offset mode is on. To interrup-tio

13.3 Unconditional Restart of Automatic Operation107When manual movement is done to a posi-tion, which is left from the end position ofthe circle, acc

13.4 Automatic Operation Restart with BLOCK RESTART Condition10813.4 Automatic Operation Restart with BLOCK RESTART ConditionIf the condition BLOCK RE

13.4 Automatic Operation Restart with BLOCK RESTART Condition10913.4.3 Cases of Return by Means of BLOCK RESTART ConditionReturn to Block Start Positi

1 Operator’s Panel11Keys PgUp and PgDn are used for turning pages within the text. Keys INS and DEL serve for inserting and deleting characters.T

13.4 Automatic Operation Restart with BLOCK RESTART Condition110X=100, Y=70, Z=10.3rd part block: Hole machining and retraction to start position (G98

13.4 Automatic Operation Restart with BLOCK RESTART Condition1115th case: Return to block start position after interrupting machining in offset mode a

13.5 Automatic Mode Restart with BLOCK RETURN Condition11213.5 Automatic Mode Restart with BLOCK RETURN ConditionIf automatic operation has been inter

13.5 Automatic Mode Restart with BLOCK RETURN Condition11313.5.3 Cases of Return by Means of Condition BLOCK RETURNCases of return by means of BLOCK R

13.5 Automatic Mode Restart with BLOCK RETURN Condition114the canned cycle restarted by means of condition BLOCK RETURN consists of 3 partblocks:1st

13.5 Automatic Mode Restart with BLOCK RETURN Condition1155th case: Return to interruption point machining in offset mode at outside cornerBy the use

13.6 Automatic Operation Start after Block Search11613.6 Automatic Operation Start after Block SearchIn the course of machining there may be a need fo

13.6 Automatic Operation Start after Block Search117pressing key . If the number of the subprogram is not numeric, but is an arithmeticexpression it

13.6 Automatic Operation Start after Block Search118Spindle Rotation Code: M3The command referring to the last spindle rotation is gathered, in this c

13.6 Automatic Operation Start after Block Search119Other Intervention Possibilities Before STARTIt is possible to change the order of execution, as w

1 Operator’s Panel123 Functional State of Automatic and Manual Data Input – NSCH: block search – INTD: automatic execution interrupted – STRT: start s

13.6 Automatic Operation Start after Block Search120 key has been pressed, BLOCK SEARCH action must be pressed on VIEW screen. Bythe use of INTERRUPTE

14 Listing of Messages and their Codes 12114 Listing of Messages and their CodesThere may be two types of messages: Local and global. 14.1 Local Messa

14 Listing of Messages and their Codes122Messages of custom macros: – error messages programmed by the user and waiting for to be canceled, or – messa

14.3 Listing of Global Messages12314.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method0SERVO 1 If the position

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method12460PLC TIMEOUT 1 If either module :001 or module :002 ofP

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method125999SHORT MON This message is displayed, if MON (Ma-chine

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method1261102REFERENCE POINT t3 This message is displayed, if the

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method1271105REFERENCE POINT t6 This message is displayed, if dur

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method1281340LIMIT t+ This message is displayed, if one of theaxe

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method1292000PLC ERROR 001 At most 152 different messages can bes

1 Operator’s Panel13the operator’s messages of PLC are displayed. The date and time display can also be found inthis line.In the third line the name o

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method1303006VALUE EXCESS H, D, P If in tool offset selection (H)

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method1313018,A IN G2, G3 If in circular interpolation block (G2,

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method1323029GROUP NUMBER IS TOOHIGHIf in block G10 L3 (filling

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method1333040G38 NOT IN G0, G1 If vector hold block G38 was progr

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method1343051G22, G28, ... G31, G37 If in block G22 incorrect ad

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method135305930603061306230633064BAD MACRO STATE-MENTIf the mac

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method1363073NOT EXISTING PRO-GRAM NO. If, in case of subprogra

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method1373086DEFINITION ERROR G51 If scaling axis by axis is prog

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method13831003101BLOCK NOT FOUND If the block searched for is no

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method139312331243125312631273500PROGRAM EDITED This message is

1 Operator’s Panel14Optional machine control boardBelow the operating items of machine control board delivered by NCT are described. The lightingstate

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method1403508NC STATUS TABLE BAD If the check sum of the memory a

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method1413518DIRECTORY FULL At most 254 programs can be stored

14.3 Listing of Global MessagesErrorCodeMessage DescriptionCanceling and Re-pairing Method1423549RESTORE MODAL FUNC-TIONS? Y If AUTOMATIC operation i

Notes143Notes

144Alphabetical index:Access forbidden ... 12Address ... 56Alphabetical keys... 10Arrow keys ...

1 Operator’s Panel15 Automatic Manual data inputIncrement selectors: Selecting 1, 10, 100, 1000 increment size.Override switches:Feedrate override swi

1 Operator’s Panel16 Block restart Block return Function lockMovement, start and stop buttonsStart button. Details of its functioning are discussed in

2 General Operating Knowledge172 General Operating Knowledge2.1 Screen MenuAfter turning the power on among the captions interpreting the softkeys the

2 General Operating Knowledge18further items after Service screen menu, those would be shown by pressing the screen menukey , until the first part of

2 General Operating Knowledge19Setting#1- #33 1#100-#199 2#500-#599 3Timer /counter4Tool pot 5PLC ta-ble 6User’sparams7Security 8 9 0ServicePa

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2 General Operating Knowledge20– The digit entered is interpreted as an integer or as a decimal digit before or after the decimalpoint has been presse

3 General Displaying Areas and Actions Executed on Them213 General Displaying Areas and Actions Executed on ThemEach general displaying area is access

3.1 POSITION Screens223.1 POSITION ScreensThere can be five types of POSITION screens. The first four screens displays the selectedposition with big-s

3.1 POSITION Screens23CARTESIAN POSITION Screen: In the state of polar coordinate interpolation on (G12.1) itindicates the tool position in the progra

3.2 CHECK Screens243.2 CHECK ScreensThis screen serves for displaying running programs and their states.3.2.1 PROGRAM TEXT Screen, Listing of Running

3.2 CHECK Screens253.2.3 LAST and ACTIVE screens. G Codes and Compensations.On the LAST and ACTIVE screens the active G codes and compensations under

3.2 CHECK Screens26Action I can be used for input of incremental operator. Action Block Delete clears thewhole block in buffer.3.2.4 OPERATOR’S PANEL

3.2 CHECK Screens27Operation Modes Actions (Modes)The following modes can be selected:Edit1Auto2Mdi3Jog4Incr5Handle 6Ref7890Axes ActionsIn the menu

3.2 CHECK Screens28Clear Relative Position Actions (Clear Relpnt)The relative coordinate displays can be zeroed by means of action keys. Relative posi

3.3 PROGRAM Screens293.3 PROGRAM ScreensScreens of actions executed on part programs.3.3.1 DIRECTORY ScreenIn the top line of general displaying area

ContentsIntroduction ... 71 Operator’s Panel ...

3.3 PROGRAM Screens30New Action: When pressing thesoftkey a window opensin the bottom left part ofgeneral displaying area,where the program num-ber ca

3.3 PROGRAM Screens31DNC contact working on the basis of DNC protocol can be implemented. The Chartaction is only effective in Edit mode. By pressing

3.3 PROGRAM Screens32Last Action: When pressing the key the highlighting bar goes to the last block of the program.Check Action: When pressing the key

3.3 PROGRAM Screens333.3.4 BLOCK INPUT ScreenIn the upper part of generaldisplaying area the current posi-tion can be seen. It is possible toenter sin

3.4 OFFSETS Screens343.4 OFFSETS ScreensScreens of actions executed on zero point and offset registers. 3.4.1 WORK OFFSETS ScreenIn the general displa

3.4 OFFSETS Screens35activated by pressing action menu key :Cleargroup 1Clear all 2I3/24Save567890Clear Group Action Menu: When pressing the key the

3.4 OFFSETS Screens36keys and . This bar selects the offset register to be modified.Actions of TOOL OFFSETS ScreenActions executed on TOOL OFFSETS

3.4 OFFSETS Screens37On the figures below the interpretation of the imaginary tool nose number (Q) can be seen.

3.4 OFFSETS Screens383.4.3 WORK OFFSET MEASURE ScreenIn the upper part of generaldisplaying area the current toolposition can be seen. The firstcolumn

3.4 OFFSETS Screens39For detailed description of work offset measure see the chapter 7.2.1 “Work Offset Mea-sure” on the page 76.3.4.4 TOOL LENGTH OFF

4.1 Structure of Part Program ... 564.2 Division of EDIT Screen during Editing...

3.4 OFFSETS Screens40For detailed description of work offset measure see the chapter 7.2.2 “Tool Length OffsetMeasure inside the Machine” on the page

3.5 GRAPHIC POSITION Screens413.5 GRAPHIC POSITION ScreensIn automatic operation mode the graphic position display shows the path of the imaginary too

3.5 GRAPHIC POSITION Screens42In case the value of the auto erase is other than zero, when starting the automatic programexecution both the drawing ar

3.5 GRAPHIC POSITION Screens433.5.2 DRAW ScreenIn the drawing area in the middleof screen the current tool center isshown by a cross. The followinginf

3.5 GRAPHIC POSITION Screens44Down (PgDn). By means of softkeys, as well as the page keys the drawing area can behalved or doubled. As the effect of F

3.6 SETTING Screens453.6 SETTING ScreensThe following screens can be found in this menu; LOCAL MACRO VARIABLES #1–#33,COMMON MACRO VARIABLES #100–#19

3.6 SETTING Screens463.6.2 Screen of COMMON MACRO VARIABLES #100–#199In the general displaying areacommon macro variables#100–#199 and their values ca

3.6 SETTING Screens473.6.3 Screen of COMMON MACRO VARIABLES #500–#599In the general displaying areacommon macro variables#500–#599 and their values c

3.6 SETTING Screens483.6.4 TIMER AND COUNTER ScreenIn the general displaying area thedifferent timers and counters canbe seen. The highlighting bar ca

3.6 SETTING Screens49The length of the tool pot table can be set in parameter MAGAZINE No. 0061. In parameterMAGAZINE the number of tool pots in the

12.1 Single Block Execution... 9912.2 Dry Run (All Feedrates at High Speed)...

3.6 SETTING Screens50actions in the menu bar, the meaning of which is the usual. With Exec in effect theselected line is cleared.Save Action: When pre

3.6 SETTING Screens51program can also be named there. As the effect of keys and values aresaved in the appropriate macro variable. It is register

3.6 SETTING Screens523.6.8 SECURITY PANEL ScreenThe control provides wide-rangedata security service. The pictureshows the SECURITY PANELscreen. When

3.6 SETTING Screens53The below table contains the codes of the appropriate functions:Function Code Function CodeGeneral Security GateGeneratedwork of

3.6 SETTING Screens54is entered the data input can be closed by means of button and the function isenabled.Close action: If a function is to be lock

4 Editing part programs554 Editing Part Programs4.1 Structure of Part ProgramThe part program is made up of blocks. A block consists of words.Word: Ad

4 Editing part programs56Beginning and end of programThe program begins and ends with character %. As a new program is loaded with the help of NEW ac

4 Editing part programs574.2 Division of EDIT Screen during Editing19 lines are kept for editing inthe middle of screen. Thedivision of these is as fo

4 Editing part programs584.3 Basic Editing Functions: Typing, Cursor Moving, Delete, Insert, SelectThe editing gets started as the effect of action me

4 Editing part programs59If value of parameter 0567 N STEP is other than 0, the block number is increased by the valuegiven at the parameter for each

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4 Editing part programs60As the effect of backspace key the character before the cursor is deleted and thecharacters behind step forward. Regarding

4 Editing part programs614.4 Editor Action MenuThe following actions as well as action groups are available for editing, when action menu key is press

4 Editing part programs62Copy Action: By pressing the key the text selected earlier on is put to the clipboard and theoriginal text remains at its pos

4 Editing part programs63found string. If no text is given after the caption REPLACE, Replace action isequivalent to the deleting of the found text. U

4 Editing part programs64screen. By returning to the EDIT screen the other program can be seen in the windowactive when exiting. The active window as

5 Switching Over Operation Modes655 Switching Over Operation ModesWith the help of the data input keyboard the state of operation modes, switches, etc

6.1 Manual Reference Point Return Mode666 Manual Operation ModesThe manual operation modes are as follows:Manual reference point returnManual handle f

6.1 Manual Reference Point Return Mode67happened yet, symbol !! can be seen beside the position. In case the reference point has beenreturned on all

6.2 Jog Mode686.2 Jog ModeJogging can only be done upon power-on state of the machine, i.e. when there is no EMG(emergency stop) state in the rightmos

6.2 Jog Mode69LNote:The above discussed cases are the basic cases of jog mode. By different machines functionscontrary to these may be created by the

Introduction7IntroductionDear User,Thank you for having opted for one of our NCT100T, NCT990T, or NCT2000T controlsystems. It is hoped sin

6.3 Incremental Jog Mode706.3 Incremental Jog ModeIncremental jogging can only be done upon power-on state of the machine, i.e. when there isno EMG (e

6.3 Incremental Jog Mode71LWarning!If in case of greater increment sizes the jog button is left hold for a short time, the movementstops and the desir

6.4 Manual Handle Mode726.4 Manual Handle ModeMoving by the use of manual handle can only be done upon power-on state of the machine, i.e.when there i

6.4 Manual Handle Mode73SpeedIn case of moving by the use of the manual handle the speed of the axis depends upon theselected increment size and upon

7 Actions Executed in Manual Operation Modes747 Actions Executed in Manual Operation Modes7.1 Single Block OperationA single block can be entered by s

7.2.1 Work Zero Point Offset Measurement757.2.1 Work Zero Point Offset MeasurementIf work offset is to be measuredinside the machine, select F3 W.OFFS

7.2.1 Work Zero Point Offset Measurement76Work Zero Point Offset Measurement, if Tool Length Equals to Tool OverhangIf tool length equals to the X-and

7.2.1 Work Zero Point Offset Measurement77Work Zero Point Offset Measurement, if Tool Length Equals to Coordinate ShiftIf tool lengths are measured so

7.2.2 Tool Length Offset Measurement inside the Machine787.2.2 Tool Length Offset Measurement inside the MachineTool length can be measuredalso inside

7.2.2 Tool Length Offset Measurement inside the Machine79If No Work Zero Point Offset Measurement had Taken Place PreviouslyIf no work zero point offs

1 Operator’s Panel8Operator’s panel with 9" monochrome monitor and with optional Machine controlboard1 Operator’s Panel 1.1 The NC Control Panel:

7.2.3 Automatic Tool Length Offset Measurement807.2.3 Automatic Tool Length Offset MeasurementTool length offsets can also be measured automatically,

7.2.4 Calibrating Tool Offset Sensor817.2.4 Calibrating Tool Offset SensorThe tool offset sensor calibration means the definition and storage of butto

7.2.4 Calibrating Tool Offset Sensor82Calibrating the Sensor to the Coordinate System of Chuck The enclosed diagram beside shows the in-terpretation o

7.2.4 Calibrating Tool Offset Sensor83Calibrating the Sensor to Reference PointThe figure beside shows the interpretation ofCONTACT parameters. Let us

8.1 Automatic Mode848 Modes of Automatic OperationThe modes of automatic operation are:AutomaticEditManual Data Input8.1 Automatic ModeProgram executi

8.1 Automatic Mode85executed on the transmitter side. Program dnc-plus.exe can be executed on IBM PC or on acompatible computer. It ensures connectio

8.2 Edit Mode868.2 Edit ModeIn case there is no PLC program or PLC program or parameter area is damaged in control, editmode is activated after turnin

8.3 Manual Data Input Mode878.3 Manual Data Input ModeProgram execution in manual data input mode can only be done upon power-on state of themachine,

8.3 Manual Data Input Mode88In manual data input mode, during program execution, the operation of the following functionscorresponds to that in automa

9 Override Switches89switchstate%1021324551062073084095010 6011 7012 8013 9014 10015 11016 1209 Override SwitchesThe control can operate three overrid

1 Operator’s Panel9Operator’s panel with 15" color monitor and with optional Machine control board

9 Override Switches90switchstate%1F02253504 100switchstate%1502603704805906 1007 1108 1209 13010 1409.2 Rapid Traverse Override SwitchThe rapid traver

9 Override Switches91pressing the button the control restores the programmed 100% rate.During thread cutting G33, G34, G76, G78 and tapping cycles G

10 Program Execution Start and Stop 92 10 Program Execution Start and StopThe program execution is started by the use of the START button. The progr

10 Program Execution Start and Stop93At the same time some global messages are also cleared from the message field of the statusbar. The PLC program

10 Program Execution Start and Stop 94executes block containing code M01 if switch COND. STOP is on, than STOP state isassumed and the machining sto

11 Intervention in the Course of Program Execution9511 Intervention in the Course of Program Execution11.1 Conditional Block SkipIf at the beginning o

11 Intervention in the Course of Program Execution9611.3 Intervention by Means of Manual Handle in Automatic OperationThe manual handle operation cana

11 Intervention in the Course of Program Execution97Effect of intervention to coordinate system– The manual handle pulses arealso added to the offseto

12 Debugging Part Program9812 Debugging the Part ProgramThe following functions help the testing, debugging of the part program: – single block execut

12 Debugging Part Program9912.3 Machine Lock FunctionSwitch MACHINE LOCK canbe reached on OPERATOR’SPANEL or POSITION screens.After pressing the actio