Machine Control Panels; Overview; Controls On The Machine Control Panel - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

2.3

Machine control panels

2.3.1

Overview

The machine tool can be equipped with a machine control panel by Siemens or with a specific
machine control panel from the machine manufacturer.
You use the machine control panel to initiate actions on the machine tool such as traversing
an axis or starting the machining of a workpiece.
2.3.2

Controls on the machine control panel

In this example, the MCP 483C IE machine control panel is used to illustrate the operator
controls and displays of a Siemens machine control panel.
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<PROGRAM MANAGER> - only OP 010 and OP 010C
Calls the "Program Manager" operating area.
Menu forward key
Advances in the extended horizontal softkey bar.
Menu back key
Returns to the higher-level menu.
<MACHINE>
Calls the "Machine" operating area.
<MENU SELECT>
Calls the main menu to select the operating area.
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