Specifications

01.99 2 Operator Interface

SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)

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Table 2-1 Overview - Operating modes

Key symbol Definition Designation of operating mode

The axes are traversed

continuously in JOG mode using

the direction keys or

incrementally using the direction

keys or the handwheel

JOG

Set-up

(Jogging)

Interactive creation of programs

TEACH IN

The machine is controlled by

executing a block or a series of

blocks. The operator panel is

used to input blocks

MDA

Manual Data Automatic

The machine is controlled by

automatic execution of programs.

AUTOMATIC

If a mode key is pressed, the corresponding mode is selected and previously

selected modes and functions are cancelled.

The active mode is indicated and confirmed by the associated LED.

Table 2-2 REPOS - Reference point

Key symbol Definition Designation of function

Repositioning, approach contour

again in JOG/TEACH IN mode

REPOS

Reposition

Approach reference point in JOG

mode

REFPOINT

Approach reference point

The REPOS function is only active in JOG and TEACH IN mode and can be

selected only in these modes.

The active function is indicated by the associated LED lighting up.

The function can be cancelled by pressing the function key again. The function

is also cancelled if you change the operating mode.

Operating modes

REPOS and

reference point