Settings For The Machine; Coordinate System (Mcs/Wcs) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

2.4

Settings for the machine

2.4.1

Coordinate system (MCS/WCS)

The coordinates in the actual value display are relative to either the machine coordinate
system or the workpiece coordinate system.
By default, the workpiece coordinate system is set as a reference for the actual value
display.
The machine coordinate system (MCS), in contrast to the workpiece coordinate system
(WCS), does not take any zero-point offsets into consideration.
Proceed as follows
HMI sl Universal
Operating Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5398-6AP10-1BA0
6. Activate the agreement with the "SELECT" key.
The selected axis is marked with an "x" meaning "safely referenced" in
the "Agreement" column.
By pressing the "SELECT" key, you deactivate the agreement again.
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the "JOG" or AUTO" key.
...
3. Press the "Act.vls. MCS" softkey.
The machine coordinate system is selected.
The title of the actual value window changes in the MCS.
Setting up the machine
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