Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 94

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.
Automatic measurement
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1. Prepare the measurement (see steps 1 to 6 above).
2. Approach measuring point P1 with the workpiece probe and press the
<CYCLE START> key.
This starts the automatic measuring process. The position of measuring
point 1 is measured and stored.
The "P1 stored" softkey becomes active.
3. Repeat the operation to measure and store points P2 and P3.
If you are measuring a corner not equal to 90°, repeat the procedure to
measure and store point P4.
4. Press the "Calculate" softkey.
The corner point and angle α are calculated and displayed.
- OR -
Press the "Set ZO" softkey.
The corner point now corresponds to the setpoint position. The
calculated offset is stored in the offset target that you have selected.
Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-7CP40-3BA1
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