Multi-Channel Machining (Only 840D Sl); Multi-Channel View (Only 840D Sl); Multi-Channel View In The "Machine" Operating Area - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Multi-channel machining (only 840D sl)

9.1

Multi-channel view (only 840D sl)

The multi-channel view allows you to simultaneously view several channels in the following
operating areas:
● "Machine" operating area
● "Program" operating area
9.1.1

Multi-channel view in the "Machine" operating area

With a multi-channel machine, you have the option of simultaneously monitoring and
influencing the execution of several programs.
Displaying the channels in the "Machine" operating area
In the "Machine" operating area, you can display 2 - 4 channels simultaneously.
Using the appropriate settings, you can define the sequence in which channels are
displayed. Here, you can also select if you wish to hide a channel.
Note
The "REF POINT" operating mode is shown only in the single-channel view.
Multi-channel view
2 - 4 channels are simultaneously displayed in channel columns on the user interface.
● Two windows are displayed one above the other for each channel.
● The actual value display is always in the upper window.
● The same window is displayed for both channels in the lower window.
● You can select the display in the lower window using the vertical softkey bar.
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Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
The following exceptions apply when making a selection using the vertical softkeys:
– The "Actual values MCS" softkey switches over the coordinate systems of both
channels.
– The "Zoom actual value" and "All G functions" softkeys switch into the single-channel
view.
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