Mode Groups, Channels, Axis Replacement (K5); Brief Description - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual

Mode Groups, Channels, Axis Replacement (K5)

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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
In the standard case a mode group exists and is described in:
References:
/FB1/ Function Manual, Basic Functions; Mode Group, Channel, Program Operation Mode
(K1)
Channels
Every channel has its own program decoding, block preparation and interpolation functions.
A part program can be processed independently within a channel.
Note
In the standard case a channel exists and is described in:
References:
/FB1/ Function Manual, Basic Functions; Mode Group, Channel, Program Operation Mode
(K1)
The processes in several channels of a mode group can be synchronized in the parts
programs.
Extended Functions
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