Operating Mode Overview; Auto" Mode - Siemens SINUMERIK User Manual

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Operating mode overview

A.2.1

"AUTO" mode

Overview
The machine must have been set up for "AUTO" mode according to the specifications of the machine manufacturer. You can
perform such operations as program start, stop, control, block search, and real-time simulation and recording, etc.
Softkey functions
Pressing this key in the machining operating area switches to "AUTO" mode.
①
Zooms in the actual value window
②
Performs the program test, dry run, conditional stop, block skipping, and auxiliary function lock
③
Finds the desired block location
④
Corrects a wrong program block. Any changes will be stored immediately.
⑤
Activates the simulation function
⑥
Sets the frequently used setting data
⑦
Displays important G functions
⑧
Displays currently active auxiliary and M functions
⑨
Displays the axis feedrate in the selected coordinate system
⑩
Displays the information of part machining time (part timer) and part counter
⑪
Switches over the coordinate system in the actual value window
An extended horizontal softkey bar can be accessed via this key on the PPU. The following extended horizontal
softkey is provided:
Programming and Operating Manual (Turning)
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Assigns and activates the handwheel or contour handwheel. For more information, refer to
Section "Assigning the handwheel through the MCP (Page 24)" and Appendix "Activating the
contour handwheel via the NC program (Page 259)".
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