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Using the TCU
Procedure:
1. Connect the TCU.
This opens the "New operator panel (TCU)" dialog.
2. Select "New" to connect a new TCU and "OK" to confirm.
3. In the next dialog, accept the name suggested by the system or enter a name and confirm this
with "OK".
The following parameters are preselected for the TCU:
4. Restart the TCU to apply the new settings.
5. If you want to change the parameters, select "Main menu" > "Service this panel" > "Modify
operator panel settings".
Activate direct keys
The signals from pressing the direct keys are sent directly to the PLC. In the PLC, the keys appear
as 16 digital inputs.
Additional information on programming the PLC is provided in:
SINUMERIK Basic Functions Function Manual, Basic PLC Program (P3)
Definition: Operator panel
The term operator station designates a unit that consists of an OP/TP, a TCU or PCU/IPC and a
machine control panel (MCP), which are connected to each other via Ethernet.
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