Features

Computer Control
• PC based dual processor CNC
• Digital DC servo drives and motors: 29 in/lb X axis, 40 in/lb Z axis
• 15" Color VGA LCD display
• Conversational or G-code programming
• 3.5" Floppy disk standard
• 640KB standard file size (unlimited part program size optional)
• Full splash-proof QWERTY keyboard
• Software updateable
• High Speed Block Throughput
• 128 MB Solid State HD
• Automatic Spindle Speed Control Output
• No Hesitations or Data Starvation

Axis Control
• Constant surface speed operation
• High speed contouring
• High-speed 2D turning
• 2-Axis simultaneous control
• Backlash compensation
• Pitch error compensation
• Spindle speed override
• Least input increment of .0001" (.001mm)
• 2000 line lookahead accel/decel with 600 blk/sec processing speed
• Quadrature encoder interface
• Holds tolerances, even on high-speed moves
• Emergency stop

Operation
• Icon and Soft Key based operating system
• MDI
• Run mode
• Single block mode
• Manual feed mode (jog) incremental or continuous feed
• Manual pulse generator port (MPG optional, 2 types)
• Sequence and N-number search and tool number
• Tool check and advanced program interrupt and restart "Smart Search"

Interpolation
• Positioning [G0]
• Linear interpolation [G1]
• Circular interpolation [G2&3]
• Thread cutting [G32]
• Dwell [G04]

Tool Functions, Tool Compensation
• Tool function T0 - T99
• Tool offset 99 pairs, +/- 6 digits
• Tool radius compensation [G41,42]
• Tool radius compensation cancel [G40]

Part Program Storage and Editing
• Program storage = available HD space
• Full screen, unlimited file size text editor
• Read/write to floppy disk
• Save programs via LAN or COM ports
• Internal hard drive

Feed Function
• Rapid traverse
• Rapid traverse override (variable via feedrate pot) Jog panel key selectable
• Rapid traverse automatic accel/decel
• Feedrate override 2 to 200% variable

Display
• Status display
• Run time & parts counter
• Directory load function
• Current position display
• Program display
• Self diagnostics
• Real-time alarm message display
• Spindle speed display (RPM)
• Feedrate display
• Multilingual (second language optional)

Data Input/Output and Communications
• 1.44MB floppy disk drive, DOS compatible
• RS-232 via Interlink
• LAN ready

Intercon™ Conversational Programming
• Tool path color graphics (with compensated path)
• Turning cycles (Straight and Taper)
• Grooving cycles (Straight, Chamfered or Radius Corners)
• Drilling Cycles
• Tapping Cycles
• Cutoff Cycle (Straight, Chamfered or Radius Corner)
• Threading Cycles (Simple or Complex)
• Stock removal cycles (Diameter or Face)
• Position, line and arc events
• Integrated tool library
• Run time estimates
• Graphical math help for solving angles, intersections and tangents, with paste to event
• Automatic corner radius, chamfer or blended chamfer

Tool Library Functions
• 200 Position Tool Library
• Tool Length and Radius Compensation
• Spindle Direction, Speed, and Coolant Control

G-Codes
• G00 Rapid Positioning
• G01 Linear Interpolation (4 Axis Simultaneously)
• G02 CW Circular Interpolation (Any Plane)
• G03 CCW Circular Interpolation (Any Plane)
• G04 Dwell
• G10 Parameter Setting
• G20 Select Inch Units
• G21 Select Metric Units
• G28 Return to Reference Point
• G29 Return from Reference Point
• G30 Return to Secondary Reference Point
• G32 Constant Lead Thread Cutting
• G40 Tool Nose Radius Compensation Cancel
• G41 Tool Nose Radius Compensation Left
• G42 Tool Nose Radius Compensation Right
• G50 Coordinate System Setting, Max. Spindle Speed Setting
• G52 Offset Local Coordinate System
• G53 Rapid Position in Machine Coordinates
• G54-59 Selectable Work Coordinate Systems
• G65 Call Macro
• G70 Finishing Cycle
• G71 Stock Removal in Turning
• G72 Stock Removal in Facing
• G74 End Face Peck Cutting
• G75 Outer/Inner Diameter Peck Cutting Cycle
• G76 Multi-Pass Threading Cycle
• G90 Outer/Inner Diameter Cutting Cycle
• G92 One-Pass Threading Cycle
• G94 End Face Cutting Cycle
• G96 Constant Surface Speed
• G97 Constant Surface Speed Cancel
• G98 Per Minute Feed
• G99 Per Revolution Feed

Programming
• 2D tool path graphics (G-code backplot)
• Program number = DOS legal file name
• Decimal point input
• Coordinate System Setting or Maximum Spindle Speed for CCS [G50]
• Thread cutting cycle [G92]
• End face peck drilling cycle [G74]
• Inner/outer diameter drilling cycle [G75]
• Multi-pass threading cycle [G76]
• Inner/outer diameter cutting cycle [G90]
• End face turning cycle [G94]
• Constant Surface Speed Control [G96/97]
• Data setting [G10]

Full M-Function Control
M-functions are programmable for special considerations. The following is a list of the predefined M-codes supplied with the T-400 control:
• M00 Stop
• M01 Optional stop
• M02 Restart program
• M03 Spindle CW
• M04 Spindle CCW
• M05 Spindle stop
• M07 Mist on
• M08 Flood on
• M09 Coolant off
• M26 Set home
• M91 Go to - home
• M92 Go to + home
• M93 Release power
• M102 Program restart
• M103 Start timer
• M104 Cancel timer
• M105 Move to switch -
• M106 Move to switch +
• M107 Output BCD tool #
• M108 Enable override
• M109 Disable override
• Custom M-Codes

Utilities
• Backup data & system files (menu driven)
• Restore data & system files (menu driven)
• Format floppy command
• PLC and system diagnostics
• Motor temperature estimating
• Import / Export
• Drag Plot (Patent Pending)
• Auto Tune
• Error Message History

Physical Characteristics

T-400:
• 18.875" x 13" x  6.375" Control Console
• 24" x 36" x 12" Electrical Enclosure
• Total shipping weight: (incl. motors and crate) 550lbs.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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