01 - Start Up

The machine requires compressed air over 90psi to operate.

Start the air compressor under the wood shop mezzanine by moving the large switch on the wall to "On."

The compressor will take several minutes to pressurize from empty.

Wipe dust off of the taper and flats of each tool holder in the rack.

Press the illuminated "Power On" button on the main control panel.

Wait several minutes for the controller to boot up and present the "Main" screen.

The blue air drier and a solenoid valve to the air compressor are wired to the "Power On" button. When pressed, the drier should make a loud hiss as it discharges any condensation inside it, and there will be another sound of air filling the tank inside the machine when the valve opens.

Click "E-Stop Reset" to clear the E-stop fault.

There will be another error if the compressed air pressure is still too low. The compressor may still need time to fully pressurize the system.

The following steps will cause the machine to move. Be sure again that the bed is clear and that nobody is in the movement envelope of the machine.

Click the "Find Zero" button on the main screen.

The machine will raise the spindle to the Z home position, then move X and Y simultaneously to the front left corner of the machine.

In the toolbar, click "Part Program" and then "Activate Part Program."

Navigate to the "Macros" directory and select the "Spindle Warmup" program.

Click "Ok" to activate the program.

The next step will cause the spindle and cutting bit to begin rotating at high speeds. Ensure that the area is clear.

Click the "Cycle Start" button to begin the warmup program.

This program will run the spindle at increasing speeds for about 3 minutes in order to warm up the spindle bearings.