Hi Guys
Could someone please let me know what is the method for setting the Spindle Speed Range - I can see it on the diagnostics page but is there a method for normal use on the run page. I have a Charter Oak clone RF45 with a six speed gearbox and will need to change ranges after some tool changes. Is there an "M" code or something?
Thanks
Steve

This is usually done with M41 and above.  But it is REALLY machine specific (manual, automatic, number of ranges, etc..)  so we don't provide any scripts for it.  For example, a Haas only has low high gears on the spindle, thus, they only use M41 and M42.

You will have to create M41-46 macro scripts on your system that does the right thing.

Called in G code like this:

M41 (select spindle range #1)
S1200
M03

If the spindle ranges are set manually, you will want the machine to prompt you to change ranges.  Also, a bit of code to check if it is already in the correct range might be nice to keep unnecessary prompting from happening.  

Steve

Thanks Steve, I'll have to put some thought into this.
Regards
Steve