HEIDENHAIN TNC 620 User Manual page 356

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In the overview list, an active connection is shown with a
green symbol.
Connections without access rights are shown gray in the
overview list.
Host computer operation
Refer to your machine manual.
This function must be enabled and adapted by the
machine manufacturer.
With the HOST COMPUTER MODE soft key you can transfer the
command to an external host computer in order to, e.g., run
NC programs.
The requirements to be met for starting host computer mode include
the following:
Dialogs, such as GOTO or Block scan are closed
No program run is active
Handwheel is inactive
To start the host computer mode:
Select the Machine settings group in the MOD menu
Select the External access function
Press the HOST COMPUTER MODE soft key
The control shows an empty screen with the Host computer is
active pop-up window.
Your machine tool builder can specify that the host
computer mode can automatically be activated
externally.
To exit the host computer mode:
Press the HOST COMPUTER MODE soft key again
The control closes the pop-up window.
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