HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Service Manual page 574

MP values can be shown in different formats:
Input format
For MP1054.x (linear distance of one motor revolution) and MP7530.x (type of dimension for
transformation) also a formula may be indicated instead of a fixed value.
See "Meaning of the Machine Parameters" on page 30 – 579.
Comments on the
MPs
Extensive changes in the machine parameters for servicing (troubleshooting, testing) should
Create copy of
not be made in the original MP list!
original MP file
Copy the original MP file and activate it!
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Decimal:
There is no identifier before the value.
Example: MP 910.0 : +1000 ; traverse range
Binary:
The identifier % stands before the value.
The binary input is recommended for machine parameters for a bit-encoded activation of
individual functions.
Example: MP 10 : %00000000011111 ; active axes
Hexadecimal:
The identifier $ stands before the value.
The hexadecimal input is suitable, e.g., to show great numerical values.
Example: MP 7350 : $0808080 ; color mixture in red-green-blue for the window frame
Enter the active machine parameter list (see previous page).
Call the program management.
The cursor automatically stands on the active machine parameter file (status M). Otherwise set
the cursor on the active file.
Press this soft key.
Enter the name of the working copies in the header, e.g., TEST.MP.
Press this soft key (or the RUN soft key or ENTER) to start the copying process.
The copy is made. It is stored in the same directory as the original MP file.
Note
You can also protect the original MP file against changes or overwriting. --> Soft keys
AUX: FUNCTIONS / PROTECT.
A P is shown for "protected" in the status column in program management.
Of course, you can also backup important data on an external data medium before servicing!
HEIDENHAIN Service Manual iTNC 530