Assigning The Handwheel - Siemens SINUMERIK 808D User Manual

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You can alternatively activate the spindle using the following keys on the MCP:
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For more information, see Section "Running the spindle manually (Page 288)".
6.4

Assigning the handwheel

If the machine manufacturer has assigned the handwheel for the control system, you can skip this section and directly
measure the tool (Page 27) after activating the tool and the spindle (Page 23).
This control system provides the following two methods for assigning the handwheel:
● Assigning the handwheel through the MCP (Page 24)
● Assigning the handwheel through the PPU (Page 25)
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Make sure there is no obstacle when moving the tool to avoid tool collision.
6.4.1 Assigning the handwheel through the MCP
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MD14512[16].7 = 0 (factory default)
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5. Press this key to move the cursor to the input field for the spindle speed, and enter the de-
sired speed, for example, 1000.
6. Press this key again to move the cursor to the input field for the spindle direction.
7. Use this key to select the spindle direction, for example, "M3".
8. Press this key on the MCP to activate the tool and the spindle.
9. Press this key on the MCP to stop spindle rotation.
10. Press this softkey to return to the main screen of the machining operating area.
1. Select the machining operating area.
2. Press this key on the MCP to control the axis movement with external handwheels.
Programming and Operating Manual (Milling)
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