ACU-RITE MILLPWRG2 User's Manual
The ACU-RITE MILLPWRG2 is a shop-floor, conversational programming control designed for milling and drilling machine tools, with up to 3 axes. It is designed to satisfy the wants and needs of tool and die makers and other machinists where manual and automated operation are both useful and needed. It enables you to easily, quickly and accurately re-establish workpiece zero after shutting down, or power loss.
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MILLPWRG2
User’s Manual
ACU-RITE ®
User’s Manual
ACU-RITE ®
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Controls of the MILLPWR G2
Controls of the MILLPWR G2
Keys on console
Motion control keys
Data Entry keys
Function keys
Numerical keys
Axis Keys
Soft Keys
Key Function
GO key (e.g. run a program).
STOP key (duel function: press once to
pause, press twice to stop a program).
Key Function
CANCEL key cancels operation, i.e. form.
CLEAR key clears selections, i.e. values in
a field, a program step.
USE key completes operation, i.e. data
entered in a form.
ENTER key completes selection, i.e.
values entered in a field.
Key Function
ABS/INCR key toggles between Absolute
or Incremental positioning.
DRO/PGM key toggles between the DRO
display or Program mode display.
VIEW key opens menu for setting part
graphic display parameters, i.e. type,
orientation.
INFO key opens on-screen manual.
MM key toggles between INCH or MM
mode.
SETUP key opens configuration menu.
Key Function
ZERO key.
ONE key.
TWO key.
THREE key.
FOUR key.
FIVE key.
SIX key.
SEVEN key.
EIGHT key.
NINE key.
DECIMAL key.
PLUS / MINUS key.
Key Function
AXIS keys open the datum, or preset
form.
Key Function
SOFT KEYS performs the function directly
above it.
Controls of the MILLPWR G2
Controls of the MILLPWR G2
Keys on console
Motion control keys
Data Entry keys
Function keys
Numerical keys
Axis Keys
Soft Keys
Key Function
GO key (e.g. run a program).
STOP key (duel function: press once to
pause, press twice to stop a program).
Key Function
CANCEL key cancels operation, i.e. form.
CLEAR key clears selections, i.e. values in
a field, a program step.
USE key completes operation, i.e. data
entered in a form.
ENTER key completes selection, i.e.
values entered in a field.
Key Function
ABS/INCR key toggles between Absolute
or Incremental positioning.
DRO/PGM key toggles between the DRO
display or Program mode display.
VIEW key opens menu for setting part
graphic display parameters, i.e. type,
orientation.
INFO key opens on-screen manual.
MM key toggles between INCH or MM
mode.
SETUP key opens configuration menu.
Key Function
ZERO key.
ONE key.
TWO key.
THREE key.
FOUR key.
FIVE key.
SIX key.
SEVEN key.
EIGHT key.
NINE key.
DECIMAL key.
PLUS / MINUS key.
Key Function
AXIS keys open the datum, or preset
form.
Key Function
SOFT KEYS performs the function directly
above it.
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Controls of the MILLPWR G2
Move Table and Navigation keys
Calculator Function keys
Potentiometer for feed rate override
Milling Function keys
Peripherals Supported:
USB memory devices; e.g. a memory stick.
Networking, USB pointing devices; e.g. a mouse, USB
keyboard.
Key Function
LEFT ARROW key will move the table or
display cursor depending on the function
selected.
RIGHT ARROW key will move the table or
display cursor depending on the function
selected.
UP ARROW key will move the table or
display cursor depending on the function
selected.
DOWN ARROW key will move the table or
display cursor depending on the function
selected.
Key Function
CALC key opens the calculator.
PLUS key.
MINUS key.
MULTIPLIER key
DIVIDE key.
Feed rate override
Key Function
TOOL key opens the SET TOOL
Dialogue.
RECT key opens the Rectangle milling
popup menu.
CIRCLE key opens the Circle milling
popup menu.
HOLES key opens the Hole pattern popup
menu.
POS key opens the POSITION / DRILL
data input dialogue.
LINE key opens the MILL LINE data
input dialogue.
ARC key opens the MILL ARC data input
dialogue.
BLEND key opens the BLEND \
CHAMFER data input dialogue.
BLANK key opens the user defined milling
function data input form.
Controls of the MILLPWR G2
Move Table and Navigation keys
Calculator Function keys
Potentiometer for feed rate override
Milling Function keys
Peripherals Supported:
USB memory devices; e.g. a memory stick.
Networking, USB pointing devices; e.g. a mouse, USB
keyboard.
Key Function
LEFT ARROW key will move the table or
display cursor depending on the function
selected.
RIGHT ARROW key will move the table or
display cursor depending on the function
selected.
UP ARROW key will move the table or
display cursor depending on the function
selected.
DOWN ARROW key will move the table or
display cursor depending on the function
selected.
Key Function
CALC key opens the calculator.
PLUS key.
MINUS key.
MULTIPLIER key
DIVIDE key.
Feed rate override
Key Function
TOOL key opens the SET TOOL
Dialogue.
RECT key opens the Rectangle milling
popup menu.
CIRCLE key opens the Circle milling
popup menu.
HOLES key opens the Hole pattern popup
menu.
POS key opens the POSITION / DRILL
data input dialogue.
LINE key opens the MILL LINE data
input dialogue.
ARC key opens the MILL ARC data input
dialogue.
BLEND key opens the BLEND \
CHAMFER data input dialogue.
BLANK key opens the user defined milling
function data input form.
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Controls of the MILLPWR G2
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Key Features
- Conversational Programming
- G-code Format
- Position-Trac™
- Intuitive Screen Layout
- Closed-looped System with Precision Scales
- USB Memory Devices Supported
- Networking, USB pointing devices Supported
- Tool Table with Tool Length Compensation
- Program Preview Graphics
- Milling and Drilling Functions
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Frequently Answers and Questions
What is the purpose of the MILLPWRG2 control?
The MILLPWRG2 control is designed for milling and drilling machine tools, providing a user-friendly interface for programming and operating these machines.
What is conversational programming?
Conversational programming simplifies programming by using a step-by-step approach, allowing you to program directly at the machine using plain language and easy-to-understand prompts.
What is the purpose of the Position-Trac™ feature?
Position-Trac™ ensures accurate repositioning of the machine after shutdown or power loss, making it easy to resume machining without time-consuming re-referencing.
What types of peripherals are supported by the MILLPWRG2 control?
The MILLPWRG2 supports USB memory devices, such as memory sticks, for program storage and transfer. It also supports networking and USB pointing devices, like a mouse and keyboard, for convenient operation.
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