K5: Mode Groups, Channels, Axis Interchange; Brief Description - Siemens SINUMERIK Series Function Manual

K5: Mode groups, channels, axis interchange

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Brief description

Mode group
A mode group is a collection of machine axes, spindles and channels which are programmed
to form a unit. In principle, a single mode group equates to an independent NC control (with
several channels). A mode group is made up of those channels that always have to operate
simultaneously in the same mode.
Note
There is one mode group as standard.
Reference:
Function Manual Basic Functions; Mode Group, Channel, Program Operation (K1)
Note
Only 1 mode group is available for SINUMERIK 828D.
Channels
Every channel has its own program decoding, block preparation and interpolation functions.
A part program can be processed independently within a channel.
Note
There is one channel available as standard.
Reference:
Function Manual Basic Functions; Mode Group, Channel, Program Operation (K1)
The processes in several channels of a mode group can be synchronized in the parts
programs.
Note
Only 1 channel is available for SINUMERIK 828D.
Extended Functions
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