HEIDENHAIN POSITIP 8000 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 8

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1.1 Overview
This chapter contains information about the product and this manual.
1.2 Information on the product
Product designation
POSITIP 8000
The ID label is provided on the rear panel of the product.
Example:
POSITIP 80xx xxxxxx
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1 Product designation
2 Index
3 ID number
1.3 Overview of new and modified functions
This document provides a short overview of new and modified functions or settings
becoming available with version 1252216.1.3.x.
Support of machines with central drive
Prerequisite: NC1 software option
With this version, support of machines with a central drive is implemented. You can define for every axis
whether it is moved by a central drive.
Further information: "Configuring the central drive", Page 103
Moving with jog increment
Prerequisite: NC1 software option
A new jog increment function is being introduced. This function allows you to move the axes incremen-
tally by a value you enter. The function can be activated in the Feed rate / Jog increment dialog.
Further information: "Moving with jog increment", Page 231
Virtual axis keys
Prerequisite: NC1 software option
If you want to do without jog buttons on your machine, you can now configure virtual axis keys on the
product. The virtual axis keys can be enabled separately for each axis. You can also choose whether the
virtual axis keys are to be configured as buttons or switches.
Further information: "Configuring virtual axis keys", Page 124
Further information: "Traversing with virtual axis keys", Page 43
Removing axes manually from closed-loop control and Axis clamping
Prerequisite: NC1 software option
You can now clamp axes or remove axes from closed-loop control. The corresponding function can be
added to the OEM bar as a special function.
Further information: "Configuring special functions", Page 145
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1089176-xx,
1089177-xx
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Firmware version Index
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