Entering Multi-Channel Data - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Multi-channel machining
11.2 Multi-channel support
Procedure
11.2.3

Entering multi-channel data

In the parameter screen "Multi-channel data", enter the following data, which applies for all
channels for G code and ShopTurn programs:
● Measurement unit
● Work offset (e.g. G54)
● Z value of the work offset (optional)
● Blank
● Spindle chuck data (optional)
● Speed limitation
● Counter-spindle data, if required
● Counter-spindle with/without mirroring (for G code)
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1. Select the "Program Manager" operating area.
2. Press the "NC" softkey and select the "Workpieces" folder.
3. Press the "New" and "programSYNC multi-channel" softkeys.
The "New job list" window opens.
4. Enter the required name and press the "OK" softkey.
The "Job list *.JOB" window opens.
For each channel that has been set up, the window has one line for en‐
tering or selecting the assigned program.
5. Position the cursor on the required channel line, enter the required pro‐
gram name and select the program type (G code or ShopTurn).
6. Press the "OK" softkey.
The "Multi-channel data" parameter screen opens in the editor.
Machine manufacturer
If you are working with pure G code programming, it is possible that the parameter
screen "Multi-channel data" does not open.
Please observe the information provided by the machine manufacturer.
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