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Reference Point Setting Manual

(Absolute Type)
Reference point setting RefMTK41

CONTENTS
CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................... 1
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2
2. Forced reference point setting .............................................................................. 3
※E.g.) NHM8000 X axis reference point setting (forced reference point)................................ 4
※E.g.) VMC (Mynx/DNM) X axis reference point setting (forced reference point) ................... 6

3. Grid Shift Reference Point Setting ....................................................................... 8

※Example) TC (New Frame) X axis reference point setting (Grid Shift setting) ..................... 10
4. Resetting Reference Point using Reference Point Marking ............................. 1

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1. Introduction
※ Method for Reference Point Setting
Reference Point Setting Incremental Encoder
(Dog type) Reference point Dog type
Method

Absolute Type
(Dogless type) Forced reference point setting method

Reference point setting using rid Shift

1) Servo Motor Types

The machine tools manufactured by Doosan employ two types of Servo Motors:
Incremental Type and Absolute Type; according to the model. Recently, the Absolute Type
Servo Motors are taking higher share due to the convenience in the design and
assembling.
2) Features of Absolute Type Servo Motor
① Servo Motors using Absolute Encoder for positioning control
② No Dog and Switch for reference point setting is required. (more convenient design and
assembling)
③ Position information is maintained in the event of power Off, therefore, initial reference
point returning process is not necessary at machine start up.
④ The position information is maintained by the battery of the Servo Amp Module. Long-
term power off may result in the loss of position information due to discharge of the
battery.

3) Absolute Type Reference Point Setting Method

The reference point of the machine tools employing Absolute Type Servo Motors can be
set up in two ways.
① Designating a desired position as the reference point using parameter 1815#4 (APZ)
(Forced Reference Point)
② Confirm the Grid of Servo Motor, and adjust the reference point position using the Grid
Shift value (Grid Shift Reference Point)
※ The method for reference point setting varies by the machine. It is necessary for the
users to set up reference point to check the method applied at the machine shipping
and use the method to the machine. (As of 2014)
※ This manual describes Absolute Type reference point setting method. (Incremental
Type is not described)

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2. Forced reference point setting

1) Checking the method for reference point setting
In the event that a user needs to set up reference point, the user must first check the type
of the motor and the method of reference point setting.
Referring to the table below, check the reference point setting method applied at the
factory at shipping, and use the method to set up the reference point of the machine.
Absolute Encoder (Dogless type)
Incremental Encoder
Parameter No. Forced reference p
(Dog type) Grid Shift setting
oint setting

1 1815#4(APZ) X ● ●

2 1815#5(APC) X ● ●

3 1850 (each axis) ● (Input the value) X ● (Input the value)

2) Check forced reference point setting method

① Check parameter 1815#5(APC) “1” (Absolute Pulse Coder used)
② Check that the parameter 1850 Grid Shift has no value
③ By confirming above two parameters, it can be judged that the machine has been set
up by “Forced Reference Point Std” method at the factory at the time of shipping.

3) Procedures for forced reference point setting up

① Referring to the reference point setting method of the machine, check the machine
coordinate of the axis whose reference point is to be set up, and move the axis to the
position to be set up as the reference point.
② With the axis at the position to be set up as the reference point, edit the parameter
1815#4(APZ) of the axis from “1”  “0”.
☞ At this time, “PW0000 POWER MUST BE OFF” and “P/S Alarm 300 nAxis
Need ZRN” alarm is triggered and displayed on the screen.
③ Edit the parameter 1815#4(APZ) of the axis from “0”  “1” again, and conduct
emergency stop  NC Power Off.
④ Upon NC Power On  Machine Ready, the machine coordinate (Machine Position) on
the NC LCD screen changes to the value of the first reference point assigned in the
Parameter No.1240 of the axis, and the reference point of the axis is set up again.

※ Once set up by Forced Reference Point Setting, the position is maintained regardless
of Power “On/Off”. In the event of a Servo Drive Battery Alarm or the parameter
1815#4(APZ) is changed to “0” (Reference point setting of the axis is lost), set up the
reference point of the axis again.

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※E.g.) NHM8000 X axis reference point setting (forced reference point)

1) Set up a Test Bar on the spindle

2) Return the X axis to reference point manually

3) In “MDI” Mode, move the axes: X axis to the

middle position along the entire stroke (X700.),
Y axis to Y250., and Z axis to Z80. (X axis
entire stroke of NHM8000: 1400.)
▪ Since the X axis stroke varies by machine
model, confirm the value of the parameter
1240.

4) At the center of Pallet, set up an Indicator, with Rotation by 180 degrees

he gage pointer at about 30mm away from the

end face of the Test Bar. Rotate the spindle by
hand and stop it at the middle position of the
Test-Bar Run-Out.

5) Select Handle Mode. Moving the Y axis up and down, zero-set the Indicator gage at the
maximum point.
▪ Never move the X axis.

6) In MDI mode, issue; G91 Y100.; B180. ; Y-100.; to rotate the Pallet by 180 degrees
without interference with the Indicator and Test Bar.
▪ When the Test Bar descends at Y-100.; reduce the speed by override to reduce the
impact exerted to the gage.

7) At B180, check the position error of the Test Bar with the Indicator. Move the X axis by
one half of the error value with the handle. Adjust the position of the X axis finely so that
the difference of the values measured with the Indicator at B0 and B180 positions is
0.005mm or less.

8) With reference to the current position, move towards the reference point by X700.
▪ To move the axis in Handle mode, it is convenient to conduct at the main operation
panel pressing: [POS.]  [RELATIVE]  [(OPRT)]  [ORIGIN]  “Axis (X)” and
[EXEC] in said order to change the Relative Position of the axis to “0.000” ad then
move the axis by above distance.

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9) Of the parameter 1815, change X axis #4(APZ) from “1”  “0”.

☞ At this time, “PW0000 POWER MUST BE OFF” and “P/S Alarm 300 nAxis Need
ZRN” alarm is triggered and displayed on the screen.

10) Reset the parameter 1815 X axis #4(APZ) from “0”  “1” and conduct Emergency
Stop NC Power Off.

11) Conduct: NC Power On  Machine Ready; the Machine Position on the NC LCD
changes to the value of the first reference point assigned in the Parameter No.1240 X
axis, and the reference point setting of the axis is complete.

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※E.g.) VMC (Mynx/DNM) X axis reference point setting (forced reference point)

1) Set up a Test-Bar on the spindle and a Block

Gage (approx. 100mm) to conduct
measurement from under. Zero set the Indicator.

2) Move the Z axis in Handle Mode to touch the

Test-Bar end face to the Indicator at “0”.

3) Calculate the distance from the Z0 position with

the formula below.
Test Bar Length ＋ Block Gage Height - 150
▪ For DNM500 model, when the distance
between the Table top and Spindle Gage
Line is 150mm; apply “Z -510”.

Exemplary Calculation)
Assumption: Z axis Stroke: -510, Block Gage: 100mm, and Test bar: 310mm
Formula: -510+(310 + 100 – 150) = -250 (present machine position)
In the above case, Z0 (reference point) is at 250mm from the Z axis machine position
towards the reference point.

Z axis reference point

coordinate: Z0

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4) Move the axis by the distance calculated above from the present position towards the
reference point.
▪ To move the axis in Handle mode, it is convenient to conduct at the main operation
panel pressing: [POS.]  [RELATIVE]  [(OPRT)]  [ORIGIN]  “Axis (X)” and
[EXEC] in said order to change the Relative Position of the axis to “0.000” ad then
move the axis by above distance.

5) Change parameter 1815 Z axis #4 (APZ) from “1”  “0”.

☞ At this time, “PW0000 POWER MUST BE OFF” and “P/S Alarm 300 nAxis Need
ZRN” alarm is triggered and displayed on the screen.

6) Change the parameter 1815 Z axis #4 (APZ) from “0”  “1” again and conduct
Emergency Stop  NC Power Off.

7) Conduct: NC Power On  Machine Ready; the Machine Position on the NC LCD

changes to the value of the first reference point assigned in the Parameter No.1240 X axis,
and the reference point setting of the axis is complete.

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3. Grid Shift Reference Point Setting

1) Checking the method for reference point setting
Check the method of reference point setting at the factory. Set up the reference point with
the same method
Absolute Encoder (Dogless type)
Incremental Encoder
Parameter No. Forced reference p
(Dog type) Grid Shift setting
oint setting

1 1815#4(APZ) X ● ●

2 1815#5(APC) X ● ●

3 1850 (each axis) ● (Input the value) X ● (Input the value)

2) Check Grid Shift reference point setting

① Check parameter 1815#5(APC) “1” (Absolute Pulse Coder used)
② Check parameter 1850 Grid Shift value
③ If the statuses of above 2 parameters are confirmed, it can be judged that “Grid Shift
Setting Method” was adopted to set up the reference point at the factory.
※ This method has been applied as a standard to the MX/TT/New Frame/GT/Lynx 220Y
of the TC machines (by 2014)

3) Procedures of Grid Shift reference point setting

① Referring to the method of reference point setting of the machine, check the machine
coordinates of the axis to be reset. Calculate the deviation between the current
reference point and the new reference point (calculate Grid Shift value)
② Move the axis to the new reference point, and enter the deviation value calculated
above (Grid Shift) in the pertinent axis of the parameter 1850.
▪ Since the pertinent axis of the parameter 1850 is already assigned with a value,
press the “+Input” button to enter the deviation value (Grid Shift).
☞ The parameter 1815#4(APZ) of the pertinent axis is changed: “1”  “0” and
“PW0000 POWER MUST BE OFF” and “P/S Alarm 300 nAxis Need ZRN”
alarms are triggered in the screen. (When the Grid Shift value is entered, the
reference point position is lost automatically.)
③ Turn NC power “Off” and then “On”, select Handle mode, move the axis by more than
12 mm (ball screw pitch) at a speed higher than the servo position deviation (high
speed) and then return the axis, using MPG.
▪ Using the MPG, move the axis to the opposite direction to the reference point return,
and then return the axis close to the reference point mark (within 1 Grid) of each
axis.

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③ Select “REF.RTN” Mode and press the JOG(+) switch of the axis to conduct reference
point return. Here, the axis recognizes the point away by Grid Shift with reference to
the first Grid from the current position as the reference point.
④ The value of the Parameter 1815 #4 (APZ) becomes “1” automatically, alarm is reset,
and the reference point LED turns on.

※ In case where Absolute Type Servo Motor's 1815#4(APZ) is 0 and 1850 (Grid Shift)
has no input value, the Grid closest to the current position is recognized as the
reference point. This type of reference point return does not need reference point
return dog and reference point can be set up at any position from the motor's grid point.

Grid (initial reference point)

Reference point mark

- direction + direction

Starting point

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※Example) TC (New Frame) X axis reference point setting (Grid Shift setting)
※ Preparation for X axis reference point adjustment
On the Head Stock Chuck, set up a Centering jig and an Indicator. It is recommended to
prepare a dedicated jig for work accuracy, and the Indicator should be set up as short as
possible. (See the drawing below for an example of dedicated fixture.)

2-M5 through tapping

2-Φ8 through drilling

Material: aluminum is
recommended (to reduce
weight of portability)

1) Install the centering jig

Install the centering jig on the chuck.
※ Without a jig, long Indicator, or attaching a
magnetic stand directly on the chuck can
result in 0.2mm or greater error due to the
weight of the gage.

Jig

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2) Moving the axes

Move the axes to their respective reference points and load the Tool Holder to be
measured, move the axes to X0 and Y0 positions. Be careful for the interference between
the axes.
※ Measure with reference to the ID Holder for a 2-axes machine and Angular Milling
Holder for a machine provided with a milling function.

Feeding X0

3) Adjusting center of the X axis

① To enable the measurement of Holder inner
diameter, move the Z axis in Handle Mode
and “0” set the Indicator.
② Conduct the measurement by rotating the
Chuck by hand, or rotating the C axis in
Handle Mode after transformation to 3 axes.
Set up the center position as precisely as
possible, by feeding the X axis with handle
so that the Indicator comes closest to “0” in
the X direction.

4) Move the Z axis in the + direction to avoid

interference with the Indicator.

5) Referring to the Instruction Manual or

Parameter No.1240, check the X axis reference
point position and move the axis from the
present position by the reference point position as an increment.
※ To move the axis in Handle Mode, press [POS.] at the main operation panel. 
[RELATIVE]  [(OPRT)]  [ORIGIN]  “Axis (X)” and [EXEC] in said order to
change the Relative Position of the axis to “0.000” ad then move the axis by above
distance.

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6) check X axis marking

When moved to the reference point, check that the markings on the slide cover and the X
axis match together, as shown in the figure below.

7) In MDI Mode, in Setting, set up Parameter Write from “0”  ”1” and change the
Parameter No.1815 #4 (APZ)'s X value from “1”  “0”. When “P/S Alarm 000 Please
Turn Off Power” Alarm is triggered, turn off machine power and turn on again after a
while.

Incremental feed in the X direction

8) Feeding by handle
At machine power On, select Handle Mode. With the MPG magnification ×100, move the
axis by 20mm or more in the (-) direction.
※ Run the MPG as fast as possible and move the axis so that the Ball Screw can rotate
sufficiently by about 2~3 turns (30mm~50mm).

9) After moving the axis sufficiently in the (–)

direction, return the axis close to the marking
point.
※ Do not match the marking points, but leave
a distance less than one half of the Ball
Screw Pitch.

10) Reference point return

Select reference point mode and conduct
reference point return using the X+ button.
Where, the X axis reference point LED on the OP turns on (Parameter No. 1815 #4 X is
changed: “0”  “1”.)
※ After reference point return, if the marking position error exceeds the Ball Screw Pitch,
it means that the reference point has been set up by shifting one grid. Repeat the steps
3)~9) above.

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11) Re-measurement (calculate Grid Shift value)

① Return the X axis to X0, set the X axis center, and read the X axis machine position on
the monitor.
② The Grid Shift is the machine position on the monitor divided by 2.
※ If the Grid Shift value is greater than Parameter No.1821 (Max. Grid Shift Value
Setting)/2, repeat the steps 3)~9) above.
※ Example of Grid Shift calculation)
If the machine coordinate on the monitor is -0.500mm, enter -2500 in No.1850.
If the machine coordinate on the monitor is 1 mm, enter 5000 in No.1850.
※ Grid Shift input increment
F0iD/F30 Series is applied and the Grid Shift value is entered by an increment of 0.1
㎛. To input 25 ㎛, it is necessary to enter 250.

12) Input Grid Shift value

① Referring the the steps 4) and 5) above, return the X axis to the reference point.
② In the monitor, enter the Grid Shift calculation value in the Parameter No.1850 X filed.
③ The Parameter No.1815 #4(APZ)'s X value changes from “1” “0”, and at “P/S
Alarm 000 Please Turn Off Power”, turn off the machine power and turn it on after a
while.

13) Reconfirming reference point

① Referring the the steps 8) and 9) above, move the axis with the Handle and conduct
manual reference point return again.
② At reference point return, the reference point is shifted by the amount entered in the
Parameter No.1850 X field, and the Parameter No.1815 #4(APZ)'s X value changes
from “0” to “1” automatically.
③ Move the axis to X0 position and reconfirm. This will complete reference point
adjustment.

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4. Resetting Reference Point using Reference Point Marking

1) Outline
As the number of machines adopting Absolute Encoders, accidental loss of reference
point increases caused by discharged battery of the Servo Amp Module.
Due to the characteristics of the Absolute Servo Motor, the reference point position is
memorized consuming the battery power. As such, long-term power off can result in
battery discharge and loss of the memory of reference point position.
On the other hand, setting up reference point using Grid Shift enables easy reference
point setting up after a loss of reference point, using the reference point marking
provided on the machine.
Referring to the description below, understand the procedures for setting up reference
point using marking to be prepared for the loss of reference point by battery failure.

2) Check Grid Shift reference point setting

As of 2014, the TC machines adopting Absolute Servo Motors are setting up reference
points using Grid Shift. Since the reference point setting method varies by MC/TC models,
however, it is necessary to check the following parameters to reset reference point using
reference point marking.
① Check parameter 1815#5(APC) “1” (Absolute Pulse Coder used)
② Check parameter 1850 Grid Shift value
③ If the statuses of above 2 parameters are confirmed, it can be judged that “Grid Shift
Setting Method” was adopted to set up the reference point at the factory.
※ This reference point setting method is applied to the MX/TT/New Frame/GT/Lynx
220Y TC models as standard (as of 2014)

3) Symptoms appear at loss of reference point and battery discharge

① If the battery is discharged, the 1815#4(APZ) = “0” and “P/S Alarm 300 nAxis Need
ZRN” Alarm is triggered.
② “DS0306 APC ALARM: BATTERY VOLTAGE 0” alarm is triggered. (Battery
thoroughly discharged)
③ Selecting reference point return mode and conducting reference point return of the axis
will fail.

4) Confirming reference point marking

Check the reference point marking position of
the axis whose reference point position is lost
※ On the axes of almost all the machines
adopting Absolute Servo Motors, reference
point markings are indicated.
X axis reference point
marking (P2100)

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5) Feeding by handle
Select Handle Mode and with the MPG magnification ×100, move the axis in the (–)
direction for 20mm or more.
※ Run the MPG as fast as possible and move the axis so that the Ball Screw can rotate
sufficiently by about 2~3 turns (30mm~50mm).

6) After moving the axis sufficiently in the (–) direction, move the axis close to the marking
position (within 1 Grid).
▪ Grid: a signal generated once per every rotation of the Servo Motor, which is equivalent
to the Ball Screw Pitch of the axis.

7) Reference point return

① Select reference point mode and press the “JOG +” switch of the axis to conduct
reference point return in the “+” direction. (Until the axis arrives at the reference point
and stops, keep pressing the “JOG +” switch.)
② The parameter 1815 #4 X = “0”  “1” (of the axis) and the reference point reset is
complete.

※ Using reference point marking enables setting up reference point at the same machine
position as the position before losing the reference point. The machines whose reference
points are set up by Forced Reference Point Setting, the method described above is not
applicable.

Incremental feed in the X

direction

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Revision History
Reference Point Setting Manual
Version Year & Month Revision History Prepared by

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