Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual page 111

Parameter assignment: NCU1
Figure 3-14 Example: Parameter assignment of channel axes and axis containers
Effect
By programming the X and Z geometry axes in the 1st and 2nd channel of the NCU1, the
following axes traverse in the current position of the container:
● The local AX1 and AX2 machine axes of the NCU1.
● As container-link axes, the AX1 and AX2 machine axes of the NCU2.
For the axis container rotation, see Section "Programming (Page 113)".
Extended Functions
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