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M60 / M60S Series

1.5 How to backup / recover /replace the NC unit

1.5.4.2 Format Memory：

y Go to the Setup parameter page ( Key sequence:[TOOL/PARAM] [MENU] [SETUP] )

y Key in Y for Yes access
y Go to parameter #1060
y Key in 1 and press <input>
y Question arrives “Do you want to install a set of default parameters”
ƒ Answer is NO, because you just loaded in parameters specific to your machine
ƒ Key in N for No and press <input>
y Question arrives “Do you want to format the control”
ƒ Answer is YES, this is why we are here
ƒ Key in Y for Yes and press <input>
ƒ After two seconds the message appears informing the task is complete

Data input (continue)：

y Go to the Data input menu( Key sequence: [DIAGN / IN OUT] [MENU] [INPUT] )
y Key in 99 into the # bracket and press <input>
y Go to the PC and send the ALL2 data saved from this control
y If NC unit has been replaced, key in 99 into the # brackets and press <input>.Go to the PC and
send the ALL3 data saved from this control #(99) (250) for PLC file.
y Power down
y Set the rotary switch to 0 (zero)
y Power on
With caution, operate the axes in Jog or Handle, operate the tool changer/ turret, perform M,S and
T codes verifying all operations. Note any occurrences if it’s encountered.
All systems should be ready to go, verify all the offset values are correct and the part programs
have been reentered.

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1.6 FORMAT procedure of M60/M60S Series SRAM using control screen operation
Timing for you carry out with the MEMORY FORMAT procedure:
(a) After a new NC UNIT is replaced or you has performed the “RAM CLEAR” procedure.
(b) After you mounted an expansion memory cassette for M65/65S or changed memory size.
(c) After Tool offset type is changed (Type I: parameter #1037 cmdtyp=1,
Type II: parameter #1037 cmdtyp =2).（For Machining Center use）
(d) After you added to option for “workpiece coordinate offset 48 sets”.
(e) After you added to option for “999 sets tool offset compensation” for M65/65S.

Operation Procedure
1. Power on M60/60S control unit.
TOOL
2. press the PARAM function selector key on the communication terminal.
MENU MENU
3. Press the key corresponding to the displayed on the bottom of the screen.
MENU MENU
Change the display, find the menu SETUP
,and press that key.
The message “Open the setup parameter?” will display on the screen. Press “Y” key,
INPUT
and then CALC key.

[ OPEN SETUP PARAM ] PARAM 3. 1/2

Open the meun setup parameter？

＊ YES：”Y” ”INPUT”
＊ NO ：”N” ”INPUT”

＃（ ）

WORK PROCESS I/O PAR SETUP MENU

(The normally hidden setup parameter menu will display when the menu changes over.
The required menu can be selected to display and set the setup parameters.)

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4. The first page of the basic parameters for setup will display , so refer to the section
on the parameters and sets as required.(parameters #1001 to 1019)
MENU
5. Press the [NEXT PAGE] key on the right of the keys, and display the second page of
the basic parameters.
6. Refer to the section on the parameters and set the item as with the first page.
( parameters #1025 to 1043)
7. Set parameter #1060 setup on the second page to “1” (normally it is set to “0”), and perform
one-touch setup.
INPUT
#(1060) DATA ( 1 ) ( ) CALC

8. You will be asked “ BASE PARA.SET? (Y/N) ” on the screen bottom.

INPUT
Input N and press CALC

INPUT
#(1060) DATA ( 1 ) ( N ) CALC ( To retain the current parameters ).
9. Then you will be asked “ FORMAT? (Y/N) “ on the screen bottom.
INPUT
Input Y and press CALC

#(1060) DATA ( 1 ) ( Y ) (To initialize the machining program file and tool offset file).
10. You are finished.

 CAUTION
Do not change setup parameters without prior approval from the machine maker.

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