Owner's manual

Chapter 30
Using a 9/Series Dual--processing System
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You cannot switch the active process while you use the digitize feature, a
tool path or QuickCheck graphic display, or within an active program
search operation. If you attempt to switch the active process while using
one of these features, the control displays an error message. Select an
active process by using one of these methods:
Method: Description:
[PROC SELECT] key found on the operatorpanelnextto the [TRANSMIT]key.
Each time you press the [PROC SELECT]key ,t he currently
active processchanges asshownon the CRT.
Systeminstaller’skey your system installerca n controlwhich process isactive ata
giventime through PAL. Refertoyoursysteminstaller’s
documentation fordetailsonthelocation and operation ofthis
feature.
[SHIFT]key&{• }softkeyon
the end of thesoftkey rack
youcan toggle between processeseach time youpressthese
keys. This functions identically to the [PROCSELECT] key.
All functions performed on the operator panel (this includes softkey
functions), and position displays (except for split-screens) are
representative of the currently active process. On split-screens, the CRT
display shows position displays and process information for both
processes.
Split-Screen Displays
All of the 9/Series position display screens are available as split-screens.
A split-screen is a screen that shows both processes at the same time on the
CRT, regardless of which process is active. Refer to page 8-21 for details
on using the split-screen feature.
The Part Program Directory
Both processes share the system’s part program directory. They both have
access to the same programs. They can be activated from both processes.
The system directory shows which process has programs active or being
edited at a ny given time. An “A1”or “A2”next to the program name
shows which process currently has the program active. An “A12”next to
the program name shows the program is currently active in both process 1
and process 2.
If you execute a part program from a tape reader, each process must have
its own tape reader. However, you can use one tape reader if you load the
part program into memory for one process.