Shenzhen Scotle Technology Ltd

CNC USB 6040 Engraving Machine User

Manual

Shenzhen Scotle Technology Ltd

Factory Address: 1st Floor, A Building, First Industrial Park, Bantian, Longgang District, Shenzhen,
518027, China
Office address： 038-068 2F handmade culture street, 3rd phase, Shuiku road, Bantian, Longgang,
Shenzhen,China
Website: www.chinacnczone.com /www.china-cncrouter.com
Tel.: 86 0755 83692414
Fax: 86 0755 83692580
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Content
1. CNC USB Controller Introduction......................................................................................... 1
How to connect:.......................................................................................................................... 2
2. Assembly................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Software................................................................................................................................ 11
3.1 Installation.....................................................................................................................11
3.1.1 Software installation............................................................................................ 11
3.1.2 Driver installation................................................................................................ 14
3.1.3 Completing driver installation (Windows XP will require this step)................. 15
3.1.4 Completing driver installation (Windows 7 may require this step)....................17
3.1.5 Language selection.............................................................................................. 18
3.1.6 Activation.............................................................................................................19
3.2 Main window................................................................................................................ 20
3.2.1 Position panel.......................................................................................................21
3.2.2 State panel............................................................................................................23
3.2.3 Program panel...................................................................................................... 24
3.2.4 Graphical program visualization display............................................................ 25
3.2.5 G-code panel........................................................................................................ 25
3.2.6 Manual data input (MDI) panel...........................................................................26
3.2.7 Toolbar................................................................................................................. 26
3.3 Menu list....................................................................................................................... 28
3.3.1 File menu............................................................................................................. 28
3.3.2 View menu........................................................................................................... 28
3.3.3 Program menu......................................................................................................29
3.3.4 Machine menu......................................................................................................29
2.3.5 Help menu............................................................................................................30
3.4 Settings..........................................................................................................................30
3.4.1 General.................................................................................................................31
3.4.2 Axes 2...................................................................................................................32
3.4.3 Axes 3...................................................................................................................33
3.4.4 Output.................................................................................................................. 34
3.4.5 Limit.....................................................................................................................35
3.4.6 Jog key................................................................................................................. 36
3.4.7 tool change........................................................................................................... 37
3.4.8 Tools.....................................................................................................................38
3.4.9 Tool setting...........................................................................................................39
3.4.10 Material.............................................................................................................. 40
3.4.11 Parameter........................................................................................................... 41
3.4.12 I2C extension..................................................................................................... 42
4. FAQ....................................................................................................................................... 43
Q1: Why activation code have no serial number?..............................................................43
Q2: How to Manual Reset?.................................................................................................43
Q3: Any axis move in opposite direction........................................................................... 44
Q4: How to Use Auto-Checking Function......................................................................... 44
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1. CNC USB Controller Introduction

CNC motion controller is a device connect computer with motor driver. It can work with
your laptop or desktop which have USB port connection.

Computer System Requirements

Bottommost (lowest) configuration:
1 GHz or faster CPU processor
512MB of memory
500 MB of free disk space
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
USB 2.0 port
. NET Framework 3.5 SP1

Recommend configuration:
2 GHz or faster CPU
2GB RAM
500 MB free disk space
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
USB 2.0 port
.NET Framework 3.5 SP1

Hardware:

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How to connect:

Spec & functions

Run Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 with USB 2.0
Andvanced Interpolation algorithm
High-performance IO buffer
Provide, Start, Stop, Pause, Continue
Support standard RS274/NGC G-code (EMC2 compatible)
Support anvanced G-codes - G40, G41, G42 (tool radius compensation)
Support anvanced G-codes - G43, G49 (Tool length encoding)
Support anvanced G-codes - G54, G59.3 (coordinate system)
support SolidCAM, MasterCAM, ArtCAM, Vectric, ... creat G code
support 3-axis, 4-axis.
Load DXF file
Load directly PLT/HPGL file
Load directly picture file
Load directly drill file
Load directly GERBER file
Advanced tool change function
export G-code
export DXF
export CSV
export NC

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One port of USB card connect controller box by parallel port;

Another port connect computer USB port.

Four-axis controller card instrudtion

Support 4th axis machine

Can switch 3 modes: Normal XYZ, thermal cutting XYUV, rotating XYZA,
Provided for each axis 25 kHZ pulse signal
12 us minimum pulse width
All axis limit
Can be accessed by external port, such as hand remote controller;
3 digital outputs (spindle / cutting liquid / mist)

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2. Assembly

Tools and spare parts needed during assembly:

1.Water pump *1 5.Clamp tool *6

2.Spanner *2 6.Power cable *1

3.USB cable *1 7.Stepper motors *3

4.Milling bit *2,engraving bit *3 8.Spindle *1

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Step 1: There are two carton boxes. Open the two boxes then you see as the following two
pictures attached. The first box included the control box, accessories, the 4th axis and the
upper part of the machine. The second box is the bottom part of the machine.

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Step 2: Taking out the upper part of the machine from the first box as the following picture
attached. Then take out the bottom part of the machine.

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Step 3: Put the upper part of the machine in the bottom part and turn screws one by one as
the two pictures attached. In the third picture in order to fix the belt to the machine you need
to tight the screw of the belt together with the machine. In the fourth picture the two red lines
are for limited switches. Only need to connect the red lines with the purple lines under the
working table. Then you can see as the last picture, the machine body is assembled.

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Step4: There are three step motors. At first, you need to put the step motor to the machine.
Tight the four screws as the first picture shows. The second picture shows how to connect the
terminals.

Second, tighten the inner two screws of the step motor as the following four pictures
show(the first two pictures show how to tighten the screws, the later two pictures show the
positions of the two screws). The same way for other two stepper motors.

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Step 5: The last step is to assemble the spindle. First put the spindle in the machine, and
tight the screws one by one as the first picture show. Second, put the water pipes to the top of
the spindle and tight the screws. Then the spindle is assembled.

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Step 6: The last step is to connect the lines with the control box. Look at the lines, there are
logos, just connect all the lines to the back of the control box one by one. The installation of
the machine is finished.

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3. Software
3.1 Installation

CNC USB Controller software is compatible with Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
/8/10(32 or 64 bit). Installation is a two-part process. Driver installation will be performed
after the main application can be installed and configured. The installation process is mostly
‘automatic.’ In most cases it’s possible to accept ‘default’ options.

This is simply a Windows 7 feature. It occurs when software from any publishers who are
not part of the Microsoft ‘verification’ process is installed.

Some computers may require additional components to be installed. This is largely governed
by the operating system and the installed software. More recent Microsoft releases contain
these elements as part of the operating system. Older versions may not have them if software
installed on the machine has not required their use.

Requirements:
DirectX 9c for .NET
Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1 Framework

3.1.1 Software installation

CNC USB Controller software is installed by execution of the ‘CNCUSB_Setup ’ Microsoft

installer package.
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The ‘CNC USB Controller Setup Wizard’ will launch.

Press ‘Next’ to start installation or ‘Cancel’ to close the wizard and stop installation.

A destination folder is nominated. ‘C:\Program Files\CNC USB Controller\’ is the default

install location. An alternate location can be selected by use of the ‘Browse..’ button. For
example chosen disk D:
Press ‘Next’ to continue or ‘Cancel’ to exit the setup wizard.

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The setup wizard’ will request confirmation. Press ‘Next’ to start installation, ‘Back’ to
adjust settings or ‘Cancel’ to exit the setup wizard without installation.

Press “Install” to continue, ‘Back’ to adjust settings or ‘Cancel’ to exit the setup wizard
without installation.

On completion the setup wizard’ will display “Completing the CNC USB Controller Setup
Wizard”. Press ‘Finish’ to exit the wizard.
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3.1.2 Driver installation

Driver installation is achieved by running “CNCUSBControllerDriver.exe”, you can find this

file in the same folder that software installed.
The ‘Driver Setup Wizard’ will launch, press ‘Next’ to continue, or ‘Cancel’ to stop
installation.

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The ‘Ready to Install’ pane will appear. This provides opportunity to review, and if so
desired, change setup options.
Press ‘Install’ to continue, ‘Back’ to adjust settings or ‘Cancel’ to stop installation.
Driver is successfully installed. Press ‘Finish’ to exit setup.

3.1.3 Completing driver installation (Windows XP will require this step)

Driver installation will complete when the CNC USB Controller is connected to the USB
Port. Windows XP will detect controller hardware and the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’
will launch. Use of ‘Windows Update’ is not required.
Press ‘Next’ to continue, or ‘Cancel’ to stop installation.

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The new hardware wizard will present additional options. ‘Install the software automatically’
is the recommended option. Press ‘Next’ to continue, or ‘Cancel’ to stop installation.

Windows XP will continue installation without further user input.

The ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ will report success on completion. Press ‘Finish’ to
close the wizard.

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3.1.4 Completing driver installation (Windows 7 may require this step)

When the CNC USB Controller is connected to the USB Port, Windows 7 will detect
controller hardware and begin the driver installation process. ‘Windows Security’ will launch
a ‘publisher verification’ request.

Select ‘Install this driver software anyway ’ to continue with installation, the rest of the
process does not require user input. When the driver has been installed, Windows 7 will
show a pop up report of success at the lower right-hand side of the ‘Taskbar’.

After installation, it needs Registration, otherwise can only run 25 rows Code.This software
must work with controller card together.

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3.1.5 Language selection

Open CNC USB Controller, choose your language.
Click the red frame:File---language---English :

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3.1.6 Activation
On the case of USB cable Connected, click”help”---“Activate License” , the Controller
Board number and Serial number will come out automatically as bellows:

To find the Registration Key in the CD that we gave and copy the Registration Key into the
following box.

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3.2 Main window

E
C
B
F

D
G

A : Position, status, code information board

B : process code
C : G-code
D : manually G-code
E : Tool
F : common positioning tool
G : status

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3.2.1 Position panel

The panel displays currently active offsets, machine position and speed. On panel are jog
buttons used to move machine to desired position. There is also speed setting with speed
override slider and check box.

WARNING:
If absolute position is changed automatic tool change and fixed tool sensor position might
become invalid!

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Main functions:

Position
Clear button
Current speed
Move
Speed adjust

Purple background: + Direction limit trigger

Red background: -Direction Limit Trigger

Above the window position coordinate system shows the current position information.

Absolute coordinates marked "absolute coordinates" option. You can also enter the figure
directly then press Enter,
Of course, that means the position is the new figure. If you enter 0, the current axis position
is cleared.
"Zero" button will clear all axis positions.

Speed F shows the 'unit / per minute.' Unit setting in the system parameters.
Jog key is moving the equipment to the desired position, the speed limited by the
following slider as belows.

F value on the right drop-down button, when clicked, pop Stepping Options box,
specify the stepping movement distance.

Move step by step

Keep on moving

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F speed value adjust by the sliding block:

Specify or entered manually.

Right hook - specified speed, ignoring F order of G code (generally on hook), after hook, the
processing speed can be changed.
Do not hook – use accelerated speed of "General Settings" in speed of G code or system
parameters.
The Select Default from the "General Settings" and "specified speed" item definition.
Speed Settings: System parameters "basic settings" default rate, "Axis Set 1"
The maximum speed of each axis.

3.2.2 State panel

The State panel displays a range of information in respect

of active parameters and settings. Information has
reference to current machine state and program
simulation state.

Information displayed on the panel includes:

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3.2.3 Program panel

The program panel shows information about the active NC program. Information displayed
includes:

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3.2.4 Graphical program visualization display

This display shows 3D representation of machine, tool,

toolpath,...
Orange box – machine limits
Gray grid – machine table
Axis arrows – displayed coordinate system origin
Red axis lines – selected coordinate system origin
White line – feed toolpath
Cyan line – traverse toolpath
Red line – selected toolpath section
Yellow cone – current machine position
Orange cone – simulated position
Dark green/gray cone – G28 and G30 positions
Dark green/gray – program extents and program cutting
extents

3.2.5 G-code panel

G-code panel shows current program lines.

Red lines show a pause. The software / machine will pause NC
program execution at these lines.
Lines with dark red line numbers are bookmarked.

Lines with └ means acceleration

Lines with ┘ means deceleration

Lines with └┘ means acceleration and deceleration

Lines with ¤ are removed by optimizer

Lines with × are ignored

Under panel is horizontal slider which can be used for G-Code

preview.

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3.2.6 Manual data input (MDI) panel

MDI is text input box, which allows manual G-code input.
For example typing X10 Y20 will move machine to this
position.
This input can also be used for “MDI shortcuts”. Each menu command has “MDI shortcut”
assigned. For example: File/Open has shortcut “/101”. Of you type “/101” into MDI input,
File/Open command will be executed.

3.2.7 Toolbar

Emergency stop: Executes immediate Emergency Stop

Open program: Loads a G-Code program
Start execution: Start program execution /machine
Stop execution: Stop program execution / machine
Pause execution: Pause program execution / machine
Top View: Display G-Code program view from the top
Side View: Display G-Code program view from the side
Front View: Display G-Code program view from the front
Perspective View: Display G-Code program using ‘Perspective’ view
Zoom In: Zoom display in to view details
Zoom Out: Zoom display out to view a larger area
Zoom Tool: Zoom display to the current tool position
Zoom Extents: Zoom display to the G-Code program extents

Mist: Activate / Deactivate Coolant Mist

Flood: Activate / Deactivate Coolant Flood
Spindle: Activate / Deactivate Spindle

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Set Position – Zero: Zero all axes. If any offset is checked, it will be used.

Warning: “Set Position” will change machine absolute position! If absolute

position is changed automatic tool change and fixed tool sensor position might
become invalid!

Go To Position - Zero: Moves the machine to the zero position. If any offset is checked,
it will be used.
Go To Position - ZeroXY: Moves the machine X and Y axis to the zero position. If any
offset is checked, it will be used.

Go To Position - Park1: Moves the machine to the absolute Park1 position defined in
‘Settings’.
Go To Position - Park2: Moves the machine to the absolute Park2 position defined in
‘Settings’.
Go To Position - G28: Moves the machine to the absolute G28 position as specified in
‘Settings’.
Go To Position - G30: Moves the machine to the absolute G30 position as specified in
‘Settings’.
Note: These four functions marked red are under developing.

Offset - Zero: Zero’s the working offset.

Offset - Current XY: Sets the current XY position as the XY working offset.
Offset - Current Z: Sets the current Z position as the Z working offset.
Offset – Measure Offset Z: Measures Z working offset at the current location, using a
‘movable’ tool sensor. (Mk2 and Mk2/4 only)
Offset - Measure Tool Offset: Measures tool length using a ‘fixed’ tool sensor.
Offset - Measure Tool Offset Here: Measures tool length at the current location, using a
‘movable’ tool sensor.
Home: Initiate automatic homing procedure.

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3.3 Menu list

3.3.1 File menu
The file menu opens or imports files for toolpath,
simulation and cutting. Numbers next to items are MDI
key codes or shortcuts assigned to functions.

Note: settings details please refer to 2.4

3.3.2 View menu

The view menu controls various aspects of the G-Code
program visualization. Only program visualization is
affected by view menu options, there are no changes
applied to active program G-Code.

For example, where ‘Settings’,options have defined user

coordinate systems,‘View / Origin’ options can display
origin locations assigned in user coordinate systems.

If so, the ‘Origin’ icon will relocate in the visualization

display, showing the location assigned in the selected
coordinate system. This does not affect the origin in the
active G-Code program. Simulation and cutting use the
origin embedded in G-Code.

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3.3.3 Program menu

The program menu provides G-Code processing
functions to conform NC programs to user requirements.
In most cases only parameter entry is required to make
desired adjustments.

Functions to navigate NC programs and ‘bookmark’

blocks of code are also available. NC programs can be
‘sectioned’ by use of toolchange or pause codes.

Shift, Scale and Rotate can be applied to entire programs.

These functions can assist with repeat usage of the same
NC program or defined program block, for corners,
patterns and so forth.

3.3.4 Machine menu

The machine menu provides means to directly interact with
controlled machines and attached hardware.

The machine can be positioned at preset locations or user

specified positions. Cutting can be controlled. Raw binary files
can be processed. Programs can be looped or segmented.
Outputs can be controlled.

Where a tool table database has been configured, tool change

commands can be issued or tools can directly selected from a
named list. These options are designed for use with auto
toolchangers, allowing tools to be manually selected.

Transformation options provide advanced features, for use

with ‘movable’ tool-sensors. Mk2 controller users can make
use of inexpensive USB webcam as optical sensor. Only Mk2
and Mk2/4 controllers support use of transformations.

Firmware options allow update and verification of firmware.

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2.3.5 Help menu

The help menu provides access to offline and internet

assistance for CNC USB software. Reference content
related to supported G-Code is also linked.

Software license activation and management are also

catered for along with information regarding start-up,
update status and software version.

3.4 Settings

Controller software configuration is adjusted using the ‘File ’ menu ‘Settings ’ item. A
tabbed panel will appear. The panel allows setup of all software options and features.

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3.4.1 General

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3.4.2 Axes 2

Pulses / step
Set the number of pulses per unit, this value is very important, please use the basic settings
after setting the calibration function tests.
Trapezoidal screw pitch is generally 4MM, axis number of steps to be set to 400.
Ball screw pitch is generally 5MM, axes should be set to 320 the number of steps
Reverse
Set against the direction of movement

Level inverter
Some motor drives with a total of yin yang connection of different correlation.

Acceleration
Movement started from the initial velocity (units / min) and speed (units / second squared) to
the maximum speed.
Acceleration value is smaller, the maximum speed from the initial speed to the longer
time-consuming, the more stable the motor.

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Maximum Speed
Please set up the machine movement is not lost step value.
Be careful to set these parameters, serious adjustment.

Backlash
Can be set for each axis hysteresis

Stops
Set PACK1, PACK2 information.
In manual homing useful tool.

3.4.3 Axes 3

Limit
Limits for each axis hardware limit switch, hook hired
Limit -
Usually set to 0
Limit +
Effective working distance, the settings icon in the main interface window will work area
Homing

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This function is implemented with hardware limit switch. After

execution, the one axial direction, that come into contact with the contact limit switch is a
certain position, and then move a distance.

Y axis is homed when the - direction moves at a speed of 200, met - limit switch, the point
defined as -10
Point, Y and then moved to 0:00.
That is the Y axis 0:00 from a real hard limit has 10 safe distance.

Note that with the relationship between different coordinate systems.

Lower left corner of the main interface hired origin is in effect.

3.4.4 Output

M3, M4, M5 Spindle control command (control spindle function temporarily use)
Switch port
Direction for the port
Speed port

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3.4.5 Limit

Single Limit: hook after: each axis - + direction limit sharing a port that is restricted to the
axis 2 position switch in parallel. Limit one point to the X with, limit 2 to Y, limit 3 to Z,
limit 4 to A.
Not hook: Limit 1 to X-, limit 2 to X +
Anti level: normally closed limit switch hook.

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3.4.6 Jog key

External point switch

Enable
Hook This feature takes effect after
Inverting
No hook
Acceleration and deceleration
After the acceleration and deceleration function hook effect
Stepping
Minimum step size, how many units to move once more

Max speed
Move the fastest speed
Movement speed by the control card external speed potentiometer control, if not then press
the top speed.

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3.4.7 tool change

Tool change setting is default.

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3.4.8 Tools

Need to cooperate with tool library

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3.4.9 Tool setting

Enable
Enable the feature on the hook
Position the knife speed
Equipment before moving to the XY position, then the Z-axis direction at a speed of a
movement in that direction until the limit switch is hit.
Let position is usually the thickness of the knife block, increase the number of actual use to
avoid carving does not penetrate.
Tool sensor
Tool usage.

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3.4.10 Material

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3.4.11 Parameter

Set coordinates with several common position.

Modified point update.
Reset to the default values.

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3.4.12 I2C extension

I2C control card provides external communication function, the external hardware support
can achieve:
External coordinate display
Spindle control
Other controls.

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4. FAQ
Q1: Why activation code have no serial number?

A: a. USB cable not connected, please make sure all cables are connected.
b. Computer driver not installed, please complete the installation.

Q2: How to Manual Reset?

Any axis touched the limit switch, machine top working as following picture:

A： To rotate the knob on the stepper motor that control the related axis, for example the
following picture shows the knob of Z axis:

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Q3: Any axis move in opposite direction.

A: Please change the reverse setting of that axis, for example, X axis move in opposite
direction, if the reverse setting of X axis box is checked, then uncheck that box, if unchecked,
then check that box.

Q4: How to Use Auto-Checking Function

A: Step 1 - Setting the software as below

Click”File-Settings-Tool Sensor”，Height and Set Position Z，input the actual thickness of the
auto-checking block as below:

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Step 2 - Auto-Checking block operating

To make sure the auto-checking function work well and protect the router bits efficiently, we
should confirm the reliability of the auto-checking block
first by doing as below: use the block to touch the spindle router bit, if the interface of USB
software should show as below picture.

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Step 3 - Enter into auto-checking process

Do as below, picture,press the auto-checking button Z.
The spindle bit will move up automatically once it touched the block, and the button color
into orange.
Click the orange color Z again, the Z axis height will be the sum of actual set thickness
value of the block and the set return distance
Then the auto checking block test finished

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position, and the spindle cutter will move down to zero position too.

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