Entering Or Selecting Parameters - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Introduction
1.4 Operator interface
See also
Controls on the machine control panel (Page 22)
Channel switchover (Page 53)
1.4.7

Entering or selecting parameters

When setting up the machine and during programming, you must enter various parameter
values in the entry fields. The background color of the fields provides information on the
status of the input field.
Orange background
Light orange background
Pink background
Selecting parameters
Some parameters require you to select from a number of options in the input field. Fields of
this type do not allow you to type in a value.
The selection symbol is displayed in the tooltip:
Associated selection fields
There are selection fields for various parameters:
● Selection of units
● Changeover between absolute and incremental dimensions
Procedure
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The input field is selected
The input field is in edit mode
The entered value is incorrect
1. Keep pressing the <SELECT> key until the required setting or unit is
selected.
The <SELECT> key only works if there are several selection options
available.
- OR -
Press the <INSERT> key.
The selection options are displayed in a list.
2. Select the required setting using the <Cursor down> and <Cursor up>
keys.
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