Siemens SINUMERIK 840Di sl Operating Manual page 34

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Operator Components/Operating Sequences
2.2 Machine control panel (MCP)
+X +Z
X Z
X
9th Axis
...
+
Rapid
Machine manufacturer
WCS MCS
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Axis keys (for turning machines):
Press these keys to traverse the selected axis (X ... Z) in the positive
direction.
Press these keys to traverse the selected axis (X ... Z) in the negative
direction.
Axis keys (for milling machines):
Select the axis (X ... 9) for traversing
in the positive direction by pressing the "+" key or
in the negative direction by pressing the "-" key.
Rapid traverse override
If you press this key together with key "+" or "-", the axis moves in
rapid traverse mode.
• The specified increments and control range apply to standard
machines.
• Increments and control range can be modified by the machine tool
manufacturer to suit specific applications.
• Feedrate/rapid traverse feedrate and the values for the feedrate
override positions (if the feedrate override switch is also active for
rapid traverse) are defined in the machine data (see the
information supplied by the machine manufacturer).
MCS/WCS
You can switch between the machine and workpiece coordinate
systems in the Machine operating area using softkeys (MCS)/(WCS)
or the corresponding key on the machine control panel.
SINUMERIK 840Di sl/840D sl/840D Operating Manual HMI-Advanced (BAD) - 01/2008 Edition
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01/2008
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