Switching The Unit Of Measurement - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Setting up the machine
4.4 Settings for the machine
4.4.2

Switching the unit of measurement

You can set millimeters or inches as the unit of measurement for the machine. Switching the
unit of measurement always applies to the entire machine. All required information is
automatically converted to the new unit of measurement, for example:
● Positions
● Tool offsets
● Zero offsets
The following conditions must be met before you can switch between units of measurement:
● The corresponding machine data are set.
● All channels are in the reset state.
● The axes are not being traversed via "JOG", "DRF", and the "PLC".
● Constant grinding wheel peripheral speed (GWPS) is not active.
References
For further information about switching between units of measurement, please refer to:
Function Manual, Basic Functions; Speeds, Setpoint/Actual-Value System, Closed-Loop
Control (G2), Section "Metric/inch dimension system"
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3. Press the "Act.vls. MCS" softkey.
The machine coordinate system is selected.
The title of the actual value window changes in the MCS.
Machine manufacturer
The softkey to changeover the coordinate system can be hidden. Please refer to the
machine manufacturer's specifications.
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Operating Manual, 05/2017, A5E40868956
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