Entering Or Selecting Parameters - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

See also
Controls on the machine control panel (Page 27)
Channel switchover (Page 68)
2.4.7

Entering or selecting parameters

When setting up the machine and during programming, you must enter various parameter
values in the entry fields. The background color of the fields provides information on the status
of the entry field.
Orange background
Light orange background
Pink background
Selecting parameters
Some parameters require you to select from a number of options in the input field. Fields of
this type do not allow you to type in a value.
The selection symbol is displayed in the tooltip:
Associated selection fields
There are selection fields for various parameters:
● Selection of units
● Changeover between absolute and incremental dimensions
Procedure
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When you have entered all the necessary parameters in the parameter screen
form correctly, you can close the window and save the parameters using the
"Accept" softkey. The values you entered are applied to a program.
Use the "OK" softkey to initiate an action immediately, e.g. to rename or delete
a program.
The input field is selected
The input field is in edit mode
The entered value is incorrect
1. Keep pressing the <SELECT> key until the required setting or unit is se‐
lected.
The <SELECT> key only works if there are several selection options
available.
- OR -
Press the <INSERT> key.
The selection options are displayed in a list.
Introduction
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