Controller showing run time

[christcrosscrafts]

I randomly saw a video of someone running a project on an Axiom.  The project had nothing to do with me noticing his controller was showing the active run time on the screen.  This would be a handy feature to activate.  Anyone know how?  I've browsed multiple searches and forums to no avail.  I'm not sure how the guy did it.  Please advise.

Thanks,
Chris

[stevem]

I have a AR4 and when you are running the machine, just look at the controller and it will switch from speed to elapsed time eve few seconds.
If not mistaken, all the controllers do this.

[christcrosscrafts]

I watched it for 20-30 seconds (while searching for options). Maybe I will check it out longer and ghost runs the file and press some random buttons if it doesn't work.

[gerry]

My AR8PRO+ does not do that, and I cannot find anywhere in the manual that this is mentioned. I have the B18 controller.

[Axiom Tool Group]

This was as standard display on the older models A11 controllers.

However, when they moved to the B Series control...it is not longer displayed. Instead that line is used for the A-Axis.

[christcrosscrafts]

Jul 22, 2020 12:43:10 GMT -5 Axiom Tool Group said:

This was as standard display on the older models A11 controllers.

However, when they moved to the B Series control...it is not longer displayed. Instead that line is used for the A-Axis.

That makes sense why I couldn't make mine do it.  That would be handy to have as an optional feature for those not using the A-axis.  It would be nice then to be able to press a button combination while running a toolpath to show a 5 second (or so) preview of current run time and remaining time.  I do a lot of other work while the machine is running and this would help me make better allowances for them.  I guess I'll just have to get into the habit of checking the run time in the controller before starting.  It's at least more accurate then Vectric.

thanks!