Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 90

Setting up the machine
2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
Note
Settable zero offsets
The labeling of the softkeys for the settable zero offsets varies, i.e. the settable zero offsets
configured on the machine are displayed (examples: G54...G57, G54...G505, G54...G599).
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
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4. Select "Measuring only" if you only want to display the measured
values.
- OR -
5. In the selection box, select the desired zero offset in which you want to
store the zero point.
- OR -
Press the "Select ZO" softkey to select an settable zero offset.
In the window "Zero Offset – G54 ... G599", select a zero offset, in
which the zero point should be saved and press the "In manual"
softkey.
You return to the measurement window.
6. Under "Measuring axis", select the axis in which you want to approach
the workpiece, and the measuring direction (+ or -).
7. Enter the setpoint angle between the workpiece edge and the reference
axis.
8. Traverse the tool to the workpiece edge.
9. Press the "Save P1" softkey.
10. Reposition the tool and repeat the measuring procedure (step 7) to
measure the second point, and then press the "Save P2" softkey.
11. Press the "Calculate" softkey.
The angle between the workpiece edge and reference axis is calculated
and displayed.
- OR -
Press the "Set ZO" softkey.
With "Set ZO", the workpiece edge now corresponds to the setpoint
angle.
The calculated rotation is stored in the zero offset.
Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-7CP40-3BA1
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