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Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer: I do not speak for Centroid. My answers to the following questions are based on observation, experience, and a certain amount of inside knowledge of the company. Centroid policies may change at any time.

• What's the deal with Demo Mode and Permanent Unlocks?
• How do I get my Permanent Unlock Codes?
• What if my OEM goes out of business, or my dealer skips the country without paying his bill?
• What options are included with this machine/control? What options are available?
• Can I get around the need for Unlimited File Size by adding memory to my control computer (or using drip feed, or using a network, or using a USB stick, ...)?

• Does the Centroid control work with xxx CAD/CAM system?
• What Postprocessor should I use?
• Where can I get a Centroid M400 v8.21 Post for xxx CAD/CAM system?
• I wrote this program offline with xxx. Why doesn't it show up in Intercon?

• How can I get a finish pass on a Frame cycle?
• How can I mill a Pocket without cutting at the center?

• Why can't I use an End Face Profile cycle to cut a cavity in the end of a part?

• How can I switch to Single Block mode while a job is running?
• Why can't I switch to Single Block mode on the fly, without pausing the job?

• How do I read programs backed up with the Utility menu?

• Can I retrofit my manual knee mill with a Centroid CNC?
• How much does it cost to retrofit my older CNC mill or lathe?
• What is the difference between an M39 and an M400?
• Do I need to buy the hand pendant with an M39?
• Should I pay extra for one of the pre-wire options?
• Should I pay extra for the high-power upgrade option?
• Can I save money by reusing my old servo drives and motors?
• Okay, but what about using my Boss DC servo motors with the Centroid drive?

• What are current-sourcing and current-sinking PLC inputs?
• What is the pinout for a Revolution 28-16 fourth axis connector?

Miscellany

• Why is the encoder counts/rev value 4x the encoder line count?

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Last updated 06-Apr-2023 MBL