Set Limit Stop; Simple Workpiece Machining - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

16.4

Set limit stop

You can limit the traversing range of the axes.
To do this, enter the values for the respective axes. The values refer to the workpiece
coordinate system. The limits can be switched on and off individually.
Activated, i.e. active set limits, are indicated by a bar next to the wind rose in the direction
graphic.
When a limit is reached, an alarm appears which disappears again when the axis is moved
away from the limit.
Note
Entered and activated limit stops remain active after switching from JOG mode to MDA or
AUTO mode.
Procedure
16.5

Simple workpiece machining

In "Manual Machine", you machine workpieces directly without creating a program.
Turning
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Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
1. "Manual Machine" is active
2. Press the "Limit stops" softkey.
The "Limit Stops" window opens.
3. Enter the desired position of the limit stop for each axis.
- OR -
Press the "Set limit stop" softkey to enter the current position of an axis.
4. In the field next to the position specification select the entry "On" to acti‐
vate the desired limit stop.
The bar is displayed next to the wind rose.
5. Press the "Back" softkey to return to the basic screen.
The active limit stops are also displayed here with bars.
Working with Manual Machine
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