Traversing Keys - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Virtual keyboard
A virtual keyboard is available for the easy entry of values.
Changing the channel
You are able to switch the channel by touch in the status display:
• In the Machine operating area (large status display), by touch operation of the channel
• In the other operating areas (no status display), by touch operation of the channel display
Operating-area switchover
You can display the operating area menu by touching the display symbol for the active
operating area.
Handwheel
The HT8 is available with a hand wheel.
References
For information about connecting the hand wheel, refer to:
CNC Commissioning: SINUMERIK 840D sl Operator Components and Networking
See also
Channel switchover (Page 36)
9.1

Traversing keys

The traversing keys are not labeled. However, you can display a label for the keys in place of
the vertical softkey bar.
Labeling of the traversing keys is displayed for up to 6 axes on the touch panel by default.
HMI sl Universal
Operating Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5398-6AP10-1BA0
display in the status display.
in the screen headers (yellow field).
Machine manufacturer
Please also refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.
HT8
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