04.07
Programming Basics
1.1
Introductory explanations
1.1.1
Siemens mode
The following conditions apply when Siemens mode is active:
S Siemens G commands are interpreted on the control by default. This applies to
all channels.
S It is not possible to extend the Siemens programming system with ISO Dialect
functions because some of the G functions have different meanings.
S Downloadable MD files can be used to switch the control to ISO Dialect mode.
In this case, the system boots the ISO Dialect mode by default.
1.1.2
ISO Dialect mode
The following conditions apply when ISO Dialect mode is active:
S Only ISO Dialect G codes can be programmed, not Siemens G codes.
S It is not possible to use a mixture of ISO Dialect code and Siemens code in the
same NC block.
S It is not possible to switch between ISO Dialect--M and ISO Dialect--T via
G command.
S Siemens subprogram calls can be programmed.
S If further Siemens functions are to be used, it is necessary to switch to Siemens
mode first.
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