Host Computer Operation - HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 User Manual

17.21 Host computer operation

Application
The machine tool builder defines the behavior and
functionality of the host computer operation. The machine
tool manual provides further information.
With the HOST COMPUTER OPERATION soft key you transfer the
command to an external host computer in order to transfer data to the
control, for example.
Permitting/Restricting external access
U Select the Programming and Editing operating mode or Test Run
mode
U Press the MOD key to select the MOD function.
U
Scroll through the soft-key row
U Activate Host computer operation: The TNC shows an
empty screen.
U Terminate Host computer operation: Press the END
soft key
Note that your machine tool builder can specify that you
may not terminate host computer operation manually;
refer to the relevant machine tool manual.
Note that your machine tool builder can specify that the
host computer operation can also be automatically
activated externally; refer to the relevant machine tool
manual.
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