Can't remember.
I can't remember if a program will run before you have run a reference cycle.
For a reference cycle to complete the limit switch settings have to make sense, be configured and work.
I always run a reference cycle when I turn on everything so that's why I'm not sure.
It makes sense to have to run a reference cycle, otherwise the program does not know the limits and can crash or damage an axis against hard stops.
You may be able to run a program if you turn off soft limits on screen 1.
Use the diagnostics screen to get all of the limit switches working.
You can use the MPG you say.
Will the PC keyboard arrow keys work? You must have jog enabled for this to work. Ctrl or Alt J I think from screen 1 or 2.
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