Example 2 - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

Measuring in JOG
4.2 Workpiece measurement
After pressing "NC start", the ZO with the applied offset is activated. It is not necessary to
traverse axes.
The previous measurement selection screen is then re-displayed. Measurement can be
performed again.
To avoid activating the ZO with the applied offset, exit the display by pressing the softkey
"<<" (return).
4.2.9.3

Example 2

Measurement
An oblique plane was measured. An offset is applied in a ZO that was not active during
measurement. "Swiveling" is active. This requires re-orientation of the probe with respect to
the plane via the swivel cycle.
The following selection display appears with information:
Explanations on selection display
The display for the measurement function "orient plane" is shown in the left part of the
screen form. The display of the measurement result is also shown in the WCS that was
active during measurement and display of the translation values of the offset ZO.
The operator is informed about the selection made in the selection field 1 (yes) with a text or
in an upper image line:
• "You have applied an offset in a non-active ZO!"
Because of the answer with "yes" in toggle field 2, the text in the upper display line is
changed to:
• "The new WCS has new orientation!"
With toggle field 3, retraction is supported.
If all screen forms have been filled out, a further text appears on a lower line of the display. It
provides instructions on action to take:
• "Please press NC start to activate!"
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