Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 85

● Offset target, global basic zero offset (only 840D sl)
● Offset target, channel-specific basic zero offset (only 840D sl)
Logging the measurement result
After you have completed the measurement, you have the option to output the displayed values
in a log. You can define whether the log file that is generated is continually written to for each
new measurement, or is overwritten.
Precondition
The requirement for measuring the workpiece is that a tool with known lengths is in the
machining position.
Procedure
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Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
1. Select "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the "Workpiece zero" softkey.
The "Set Edge" window opens.
3. Select "Measuring only" if you only want to display the measured values.
- OR -
Select the desired zero offset in which you want to store the zero point
(e.g. basis reference).
- OR -
Press the "Zero offset" softkey and select the zero offset in which the zero
point is to be saved in the "Zero Offset – G54 ... G599" window that opens
and press the "In Manual" softkey.
You return to the "Set Edge" window.
Setting up the machine
4.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
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