Checking Input Parameters; Setting Data For Technological Functions; Changing A Cycle Call - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operating Manual

7.15.2

Checking input parameters

When generating the program, the parameters that are entered are already checked in order
to avoid making incorrect entries.
If a parameter is assigned an illegal value, this is indicated in the input screen and is
designated as follows:
● The entry field has a colored background (background color, pink).
● A note is displayed in the comment line.
● If the parameter input field is selected using the cursor, the note is also displayed as
The programming can only be completed after the incorrect value has been corrected.
Incorrect parameter values are also monitored with alarms during the cycle runtime.
7.15.3

Setting data for technological functions

Technological functions can be influenced and corrected using machine or setting data.
For additional information, please refer to the following documentation:
Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate / SINUMERIK 840D sl
7.15.4

Changing a cycle call

You have called the desired cycle via softkey in the program editor, entered the parameters
and confirmed with "Accept".
Procedure
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1. Select the desired cycle call and press the <Cursor right> key.
The associated input screen of the selected cycle call is opened.
- OR -
Press the <SHIFT + INSERT> key combination.
This starts the edit mode for this cycle call and you can edit it like a
normal NC block. In this way, it is possible to create an empty block
before the cycle call.
Note: In edit mode, the cycle call can be changed in such a way that it
can no longer be recompiled in the parameter screen.
You exit the edit mode by pressing the <SHIFT + INSERT> key
combination.
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