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Centurion
CNC TIPS
#2 Hand Wheel Run Mode
Centurion CNC TIPS are applicable to the Milltronics Centurion I, V, 6, and 7 controls.

This function allows the hand wheel to function as a ‘dead man’ switch. The feedrate override knob controls
the step size and/or increment. Access the RUN menu and press [F10] HDW. It will turn blue to indicate it is
active. Start the program as normal and expect that the axes will not move unless the hand wheel is cranked.

The feedrate is controlled by the rate the hand wheel is cranked. If the hand wheel is cranked slowly, the axes
will move slowly. If the hand wheel is cranked fast, the axes will move fast. The control will move forward
through the program regardless of which direction the hand wheel is turned. DO NOT attempt to back the
program up if an obstacle is encountered. If the tool needs to be backed away from an obstacle, the program
must be halted by pressing the [F9] HALT key. The operator must then access JOG mode to move the tool
away from an obstacle.

The hand wheel run mode may be activated any time during a program. The procedure to do this is to press
[F9] HALT, then [F10] HDW, and then [F9] RESUME. The cycle start button should be flashing at this time.
Press it and the hand wheel run mode is now enabled.

**NOTE** Tap cycles cannot be controlled with the hand wheel run mode. When the control encounters a tap
cycle, a red message will prompt the operator to press the cycle start button to start the cycle. When the tap
cycle is complete, the user will be prompted to press the cycle start button to continue with the hand wheel run
mode.

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