Overview - HEIDENHAIN TNC 620 User Manual

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First Steps with the TNC 620
1.1

Overview

1.1 Overview
This chapter is intended to help TNC beginners quickly learn to
handle the most important procedures. For more information on a
respective topic, see the section referred to in the text.
The following topics are included in this chapter:
Machine switch-on
Programming the first part
Graphically testing the first part
Setting up tools
Workpiece setup
Running the first program
1.2 Machine switch-on
Acknowledging the power interruption and moving to
the reference points
Switch-on and crossing over the reference points can
vary depending on the machine tool. Refer to your
machine manual.
Switch on the power supply for control and machine. The TNC
starts the operating system. This process may take several
minutes. Then the TNC will display the message "Power
interrupted" in the screen header
Press the CE key: The TNC compiles the PLC
program
Switch on the control voltage: The TNC checks
operation of the emergency stop circuit and goes
into the reference run mode
Cross the reference points manually in the
displayed sequence: For each axis press the
machine START button. If you have absolute linear
and angle encoders on your machine there is no
need for a reference run
The TNC is now ready for operation in the Manual Operation
mode.
Further information on this topic
Traversing the reference marks: See "Switch-on", page 404
Operating modes: See "Programming", page 71
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