Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl User manual

HMI sl Turning
Preface
Introduction
1
Setting up the machine
2
Machining the workpiece
3
Programming a cycle
4
User data
5
Teaching in a program
6
Tool management
7
Program management
8
HT 8
9
A
larms, error messages, and
system alarms
10
Appendix
A
SINUMERIK 840D sl
HMI sl Turning
Operating Manual
01/2008
6FC5398-7AP10-0BA0
Valid for
SINUMERIK 840D sl / 840DE sl controller
Software Version
NCU system software version for 840D sl/840DE sl 2.5
with HMI sl 2.5

Safety Guidelines
This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to prevent
damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert
symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are
graded according to the degree of danger.
DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
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NOTICE
indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the corresponding information is not taken into
account.
If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will
be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to
property damage.
Qualified Personnel
The device/system may only be set up and used in conjunction with this documentation. Commissioning and
operation of a device/system may only be performed by qualified personnel. Within the context of the safety notes
in this documentation qualified persons are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, ground and
label devices, systems and circuits in accordance with established safety practices and standards.
Prescribed Usage
Note the following:
WARNING
This device may only be used for the applications described in the catalog or the technical description and only
in connection with devices or components from other manufacturers which have been approved or
recommended by Siemens. Correct, reliable operation of the product requires proper transport, storage,
positioning and assembly as well as careful operation and maintenance.
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Disclaimer of Liability
We have reviewed the contents of this publication to ensure consistency with the hardware and software
described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the
information in this publication is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent
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Structure of the documentation
The SINUMERIK documentation is organized in 3 parts:
● General documentation
● User documentation
● Manufacturer/service documentation
An overview of publications, which is updated monthly and also provides information about
the language versions available, can be found on the Internet at:
http://www.siemens.com/motioncontrol
Select "Support" → "Technical Documentation" → "Ordering Documentation" → "Printed
Documentation".
The Internet version of DOConCD (DOConWEB) is available at:
http://www.automation.siemens.com/doconweb
Information about training courses and FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) can be found at
the following website:
http://www.siemens.com/motioncontrol under menu option "Support"
Target group
This documentation is intended for users of turning machines running the HMI sl software.
Benefits
The operating manual helps users familiarize themselves with the control elements and
commands. Guided by the manual, users are capable of responding to problems and taking
corrective action.
Standard scope
This documentation only describes the functionality of the standard version. Extensions or
changes made by the machine tool manufacturer are documented by the machine tool
manufacturer.
Other functions not described in this documentation might be executable in the control.
However, no claim can be made regarding the availability of these functions when the
equipment is first supplied or in the event of servicing.

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For the sake of simplicity, this documentation does not contain all detailed information about
all types of the product and cannot cover every conceivable case of installation, operation, or
maintenance.
Terms and definitions
The meanings of some basic terms used in this documentation are given below.
Program
A program is a sequence of instructions to the CNC which combine to produce a specific
workpiece on the machine.
Contour
The term contour refers generally to the outline of a workpiece. More specifically, it refers to
the section of the program that defines the outline of a workpiece comprising individual
elements.
Cycle
A cycle, such as the tapping cycle, is a subroutine specified by HMI sl for carrying out a
recurring machining process.
Technical Support
If you have any technical questions, please contact our hotline:
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Note
Country-specific telephone numbers for technical support are provided under the following
Internet address:
Enter http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support
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Queries about this operating manual
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fax or e-mail us:
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Table of contents
Preface ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 15
1.1 Product overview .........................................................................................................................15
1.2 Operator panel fronts ...................................................................................................................16
1.2.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................16
1.2.2 Keys of the operator panel...........................................................................................................17
1.3 Machine control panels ................................................................................................................20
1.3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................20
1.3.2 Controls on the machine control panel ........................................................................................20
1.4 User interface...............................................................................................................................23
1.4.1 Screen layout ...............................................................................................................................23
1.4.2 Status display...............................................................................................................................24
1.4.3 Actual value window ....................................................................................................................27
1.4.4 T,F,S window ...............................................................................................................................28
1.4.5 Current block display ...................................................................................................................30
1.4.6 Operation via softkeys and buttons .............................................................................................30
1.4.7 Entering or selecting parameters.................................................................................................32
1.4.8 Pocket calculator..........................................................................................................................34
1.4.9 Context menu...............................................................................................................................35
1.4.10 Touch operation ...........................................................................................................................35
1.4.11 Changing the user interface language.........................................................................................36
1.4.12 Editing Asian characters ..............................................................................................................37
1.4.13 Protection levels...........................................................................................................................38
1.4.14 Online help in HMI sl....................................................................................................................40
2 Setting up the machine............................................................................................................................ 43
2.1 Switching on and switching off.....................................................................................................43
2.2 Approaching a reference point.....................................................................................................44
2.2.1 Referencing axes .........................................................................................................................44
2.2.2 User agreement ...........................................................................................................................45
2.3 Modes ..........................................................................................................................................47
2.3.1 General ........................................................................................................................................47
2.3.2 Channel switchover......................................................................................................................49
2.4 Settings for the machine ..............................................................................................................50
2.4.1 Switching over the coordinate system (MCS/WCS) ....................................................................50
2.4.2 Switching the unit of measurement..............................................................................................50
2.4.3 Setting the work offset .................................................................................................................52
2.5 Measuring the tool .......................................................................................................................54
2.5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................54
2.5.2 Measuring a tool manually...........................................................................................................54
2.5.3 Measuring a tool with a tool probe...............................................................................................56
2.5.4 Calibrating the tool probe.............................................................................................................57

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2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero .................................................................................................... 59
2.7 Work offsets ................................................................................................................................ 61
2.7.1 Overview - work offsets............................................................................................................... 61
2.7.2 Display active zero offset ............................................................................................................ 62
2.7.3 Displaying and editing base zero offset ...................................................................................... 63
2.7.4 Displaying and editing settable zero offset ................................................................................. 64
2.7.5 Displaying and editing details of the zero offsets........................................................................ 65
2.7.6 Deleting a work offset.................................................................................................................. 66
2.7.7 Measuring the workpiece zero .................................................................................................... 67
2.8 Monitoring axis and spindle data ................................................................................................ 68
2.8.1 Specify working area limitations.................................................................................................. 68
2.8.2 Editing spindle data..................................................................................................................... 69
2.9 Manual mode .............................................................................................................................. 70
2.9.1 General........................................................................................................................................ 70
2.9.2 Selecting a tool and spindle ........................................................................................................ 70
2.9.2.1 T,S,M window.............................................................................................................................. 70
2.9.2.2 Selecting a tool............................................................................................................................ 72
2.9.2.3 Starting and stopping the spindle manually ................................................................................ 73
2.9.2.4 Positioning the spindle ................................................................................................................ 74
2.9.3 Traversing axes........................................................................................................................... 74
2.9.3.1 Traverse axes by a defined increment........................................................................................ 75
2.9.3.2 Traversing axes by a variable increment .................................................................................... 76
2.9.4 Positioning axes .......................................................................................................................... 77
2.9.5 Default settings for manual mode ............................................................................................... 77
2.10 Handwheel assignment............................................................................................................... 79
2.11 MDA ............................................................................................................................................ 81
2.11.1 Loading an MDA program from the Program Manager .............................................................. 81
2.11.2 Saving an MDA program............................................................................................................. 82
2.11.3 Executing an MDA program........................................................................................................ 83
2.11.4 Deleting an MDA program........................................................................................................... 84
3 Machining the workpiece ......................................................................................................................... 85
3.1 Starting machining ...................................................................................................................... 85
3.1.1 Starting and stopping machining................................................................................................. 85
3.1.2 Selecting a program .................................................................................................................... 87
3.2 Executing a trail program run...................................................................................................... 88
3.2.1 Executing single blocks............................................................................................................... 88
3.3 Displaying the current program block ......................................................................................... 89
3.3.1 Current block display................................................................................................................... 89
3.3.2 Displaying a basic block.............................................................................................................. 90
3.3.3 Display program level.................................................................................................................. 91
3.4 Correcting a program .................................................................................................................. 92
3.5 Repositioning axes...................................................................................................................... 93
3.6 Starting machining at a specific point ......................................................................................... 95
3.6.1 Use block search......................................................................................................................... 95
3.6.2 Continuing program from search target ...................................................................................... 97
3.6.3 Simple search target definition.................................................................................................... 97
3.6.4 Defining an interruption point as search target ........................................................................... 98
3.6.5 Entering the search target via search pointer ............................................................................. 99
3.6.6 Parameters for block search in the search pointer ................................................................... 100

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3.6.7 Block search mode ....................................................................................................................100
3.7 Intervening in the program sequence ........................................................................................102
3.7.1 Program control..........................................................................................................................102
3.7.2 Skip blocks.................................................................................................................................104
3.8 Overstore ...................................................................................................................................105
3.9 Editing a program.......................................................................................................................107
3.9.1 Overview - program editor .........................................................................................................107
3.9.2 Searching in programs...............................................................................................................108
3.9.3 Exchanging program text...........................................................................................................109
3.9.4 Copying/pasting/deleting a program block.................................................................................110
3.9.5 Renumbering a program............................................................................................................111
3.9.6 Editing a cycle call .....................................................................................................................112
3.9.7 Editor settings ............................................................................................................................113
3.10 Simulating a machining operation..............................................................................................115
3.10.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................115
3.10.2 Simulation before machining of the workpiece ..........................................................................117
3.10.2.1 Starting the simulation ...............................................................................................................117
3.10.3 Simultaneous recording before machining of the workpiece .....................................................118
3.10.3.1 Starting simultaneous recording ................................................................................................119
3.10.4 Simultaneous recording during machining of the workpiece .....................................................119
3.10.5 Different views of a workpiece ...................................................................................................120
3.10.5.1 Side view....................................................................................................................................120
3.10.5.2 3D view ......................................................................................................................................121
3.10.5.3 4-window....................................................................................................................................121
3.10.5.4 2-window....................................................................................................................................121
3.10.6 Graphical display .......................................................................................................................122
3.10.7 Editing the simulation display.....................................................................................................123
3.10.7.1 Blank display..............................................................................................................................123
3.10.7.2 Showing and hiding the tool path...............................................................................................123
3.10.8 Program control during the simulation .......................................................................................124
3.10.8.1 Changing the feedrate ...............................................................................................................124
3.10.8.2 Simulating the program block by block ......................................................................................125
3.10.9 Editing and adapting a simulation graphic.................................................................................126
3.10.9.1 Enlarging or reducing the graphical representation...................................................................126
3.10.9.2 Panning a graphical representation ...........................................................................................127
3.10.9.3 Rotating the graphical representation........................................................................................127
3.10.9.4 Modifying the viewport ...............................................................................................................128
3.10.10 Displaying simulation alarms .....................................................................................................128
3.11 Displaying G functions and auxiliary functions ..........................................................................130
3.11.1 Selected G functions..................................................................................................................130
3.11.2 All G functions............................................................................................................................132
3.11.3 Auxiliary functions ......................................................................................................................133
3.12 Displaying the program runtime and counting workpieces ........................................................135
3.13 Setting for automatic mode........................................................................................................137
3.13.1 Defining the dry run feedrate .....................................................................................................137
4 Programming a cycle............................................................................................................................. 139
4.1 Creating a program ....................................................................................................................139
4.2 Selection of the cycles via softkey .............................................................................................141
4.3 Fundamentals ............................................................................................................................143
4.3.1 General ......................................................................................................................................143

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4.3.2 Current planes in cycles and input screens .............................................................................. 143
4.3.3 Hiding cycle parameters............................................................................................................ 144
4.3.4 Call and return conditions for cycles ......................................................................................... 144
4.3.5 Cycles for single position or position pattern (MCALL)............................................................. 144
4.3.6 Checking cycle parameters during the programming and the cycle execution ........................ 146
4.3.7 Setting data for cycles............................................................................................................... 147
4.3.8 Cycles that can be recompiled.................................................................................................. 149
4.3.9 Additional functions in the input screens................................................................................... 149
4.3.10 Blank input ................................................................................................................................ 150
4.4 Drilling ....................................................................................................................................... 151
4.4.1 General...................................................................................................................................... 151
4.4.2 Centering - CYCLE81 ............................................................................................................... 152
4.4.3 Drilling - CYCLE82.................................................................................................................... 154
4.4.4 Reaming - CYCLE85................................................................................................................. 156
4.4.5 Deep-hole drilling - CYCLE83................................................................................................... 158
4.4.6 Boring - CYCLE86..................................................................................................................... 162
4.4.7 Tapping - CYCLE84, 840.......................................................................................................... 165
4.4.8 Positioning and position patterns .............................................................................................. 170
4.4.8.1 General information................................................................................................................... 170
4.4.8.2 Arbitrary positions - CYCLE802 ................................................................................................ 170
4.4.8.3 Line position pattern - HOLES1 ................................................................................................ 172
4.4.8.4 Circle position pattern - HOLES2.............................................................................................. 175
4.5 Rotate........................................................................................................................................ 177
4.5.1 General...................................................................................................................................... 177
4.5.2 Stock removal - CYCLE951 ...................................................................................................... 177
4.5.3 Groove - CYCLE930 ................................................................................................................. 181
4.5.4 Undercut form E and F - CYCLE940 ........................................................................................ 185
4.5.5 Thread undercuts - CYCLE940................................................................................................. 188
4.5.6 Thread turning - CYCLE99........................................................................................................ 191
4.5.7 Thread chain - CYCLE98.......................................................................................................... 200
4.5.8 Cut-off CYCLE92 ...................................................................................................................... 203
4.6 Contour turning ......................................................................................................................... 206
4.6.1 General information................................................................................................................... 206
4.6.2 Creating a new contour............................................................................................................. 207
4.6.3 Creating contour elements........................................................................................................ 208
4.6.4 Changing the contour................................................................................................................ 211
4.6.5 Contour call - CYCLE62............................................................................................................ 212
4.6.6 Stock removal ........................................................................................................................... 213
4.7 Milling ........................................................................................................................................ 216
4.7.1 Face milling - CYCLE61............................................................................................................ 216
4.7.2 Rectangular pocket - POCKET3 ............................................................................................... 219
4.7.3 Circular pocket - POCKET4 ...................................................................................................... 223
4.7.4 Rectangular spigot - CYCLE76................................................................................................. 228
4.7.5 Circular spigot - CYCLE77........................................................................................................ 231
4.7.6 Multi-edge - CYCLE79 .............................................................................................................. 234
4.7.7 Longitudinal groove - SLOT1 .................................................................................................... 237
4.7.8 Circumferential groove - SLOT2 ............................................................................................... 240
4.7.9 Elongated hole - LONGHOLE................................................................................................... 244
4.7.10 Thread milling - CYCLE70 ........................................................................................................ 247
4.8 Contour milling .......................................................................................................................... 251
4.8.1 General information................................................................................................................... 251
4.8.2 Representation of the contour................................................................................................... 251
4.8.3 Creating a new contour............................................................................................................. 253

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4.8.4 Creating contour elements.........................................................................................................255
4.8.5 Changing the contour.................................................................................................................258
4.8.6 Contour call - CYCLE62.............................................................................................................259
4.8.7 Path milling - CYCLE72 .............................................................................................................260
5 User data............................................................................................................................................... 265
5.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................265
5.2 R parameters .............................................................................................................................266
5.3 Displaying global user data (GUD) ............................................................................................267
5.4 Displaying channel GUDs..........................................................................................................269
5.5 Displaying local user data (LUD) ...............................................................................................270
5.6 Displaying program user data (PUD).........................................................................................271
5.7 Searching for user data..............................................................................................................271
5.8 Defining and activating user data...............................................................................................272
6 Teaching in a program........................................................................................................................... 275
6.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................275
6.2 General sequence......................................................................................................................275
6.3 Inserting a block.........................................................................................................................276
6.3.1 Teach-in via Windows................................................................................................................277
6.3.1.1 General ......................................................................................................................................277
6.3.1.2 Teach in rapid traverse G0 ........................................................................................................278
6.3.1.3 Teach in straight G1...................................................................................................................278
6.3.1.4 Teaching in circle intermediate and circle end point CIP...........................................................278
6.3.1.5 A-spline teach in (option) ...........................................................................................................279
6.3.2 Input parameters for teach-in blocks .........................................................................................281
6.4 Editing a block............................................................................................................................282
6.5 Selecting a block........................................................................................................................284
6.6 Deleting a block .........................................................................................................................284
6.7 Settings for teach-in ...................................................................................................................286
7 Tool management.................................................................................................................................. 287
7.1 Lists for the tool management....................................................................................................287
7.2 Magazine management .............................................................................................................287
7.3 Tool types...................................................................................................................................288
7.4 Tool dimensioning......................................................................................................................291
7.5 Tool list.......................................................................................................................................296
7.5.1 Creating a new tool ....................................................................................................................299
7.5.2 Measuring the tool .....................................................................................................................301
7.5.3 Managing several cutting edges ................................................................................................302
7.5.4 Delete tool..................................................................................................................................303
7.5.5 Loading and unloading tools......................................................................................................304
7.5.6 Selecting a magazine.................................................................................................................305
7.6 Tool wear ...................................................................................................................................307
7.6.1 Reactivate tool ...........................................................................................................................309

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7.7 Tool data OEM .......................................................................................................................... 310
7.8 Magazine................................................................................................................................... 311
7.8.1 Positioning a magazine............................................................................................................. 313
7.8.2 Relocating a tool ....................................................................................................................... 313
7.9 Sorting tool management lists................................................................................................... 315
8 Program management ........................................................................................................................... 317
8.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 317
8.1.1 NC memory ............................................................................................................................... 319
8.1.2 Local drive................................................................................................................................. 320
8.1.3 USB drives ................................................................................................................................ 321
8.2 Opening and closing the program............................................................................................. 322
8.3 Executing a program................................................................................................................. 324
8.4 Creating a directory/program/joblist/program list ...................................................................... 326
8.4.1 Creating a new directory ........................................................................................................... 326
8.4.2 Creating a new workpiece......................................................................................................... 327
8.4.3 Creating a new G code program............................................................................................... 328
8.4.4 Storing any new file................................................................................................................... 329
8.4.5 Creating a Joblist ...................................................................................................................... 330
8.4.6 Creating a program list.............................................................................................................. 332
8.5 Creating templates .................................................................................................................... 333
8.6 Displaying the program in the Preview. .................................................................................... 334
8.7 Selecting several directories/programs.....................................................................................334
8.8 Copying and pasting a directory/program................................................................................. 336
8.9 Deleting a directory/program..................................................................................................... 338
8.10 Renaming file and directory properties ..................................................................................... 339
8.11 Backing up data ........................................................................................................................ 340
8.11.1 Creating an archive ................................................................................................................... 340
8.11.2 Reading in an archive ............................................................................................................... 342
8.12 EXTCALL .................................................................................................................................. 343
9 HT 8....................................................................................................................................................... 345
9.1 HT 8 overview ........................................................................................................................... 345
9.2 Traversing keys......................................................................................................................... 348
9.3 Machine control panel menu..................................................................................................... 349
9.4 Virtual keyboard ........................................................................................................................ 350
9.5 Calibrating the touch panel ....................................................................................................... 352
10 Alarms, error messages, and system alarms......................................................................................... 353
10.1 Displaying alarms...................................................................................................................... 353
10.2 Displaying an alarm log............................................................................................................. 355
10.3 Displaying messages ................................................................................................................ 356
10.4 Displaying PLC and NC variables............................................................................................. 356
10.5 Displaying version data............................................................................................................. 359

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10.6 Creating screenshots .................................................................................................................360
A Appendix................................................................................................................................................ 361
A.1 Feedback on the documentation................................................................................................361
A.2 Overview ..................................................................................................................................3363
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 365

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Introduction 1
1.1 Product overview
The SINUMERIK controller is a CNC (Computerized Numerical Controller) for machine tools.
You can use the CNC to implement the following basic functions in conjunction with a
machine tool:
● Creation and adaptation of part programs
● Execution of part programs
● Manual control
● Access to internal and external data media
● Editing of data for programs
● Management of tools, zero points and further user data required in programs
● Diagnostics of controller and machine
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1.2 Operator panel fronts
1.2.1 Overview
Introduction
The display (screen) and operation (e.g. hardkeys and softkeys) of the HMI sI user interface
occurs via the panel front.
In this example, the OP 010 operator panel front is used to illustrate the components that are
available for operating the controller and machine tool.
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4 Numerical key group
5 Softkeys
6 Control key group
7 Hotkey group
8 Cursor key group
9 USB interface
10 Menu select key
11 Menu forward button
12 Machine area button
13 Menu back key
References
An exact description as well as a view of the other serviceable panel fronts may be found in
/BH/, 840D sl / 840 Di sl Operator Components Manual
1.2.2 Keys of the operator panel
The following buttons are available for operation of the controller and the machine tool.
Keys
Table 1-1 Keys of the operator panel
Key Function
ALARM CANCEL
Cancel alarms and messages that are marked with this symbol.
CHANNEL
Select channel or continue.
HELP
Calls the context-sensitive online help for the selected window.
NEXT WINDOW
Continue to next window.
PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN
Page up or down in a screen.

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Key Function
Cursor
Input focus/cursor between different fields. Navigate rows or characters.
Use the right cursor to open a directory or program in the editor.
Use the left cursor to switch to a higher level in the directory tree.
SELECT
Choose one of a number of options presented.
Select an element.
END
Moves the cursor to the last input field in a parameterization screen form or
table.
BACKSPACE
Delete the value in the input field.
In insertion mode, it deletes the character after the cursor.
TAB
Indent the cursor by several characters.
SHIFT
Press the Shift key to enter the upper character shown on the dual input keys.
CTRL
Use the following key combinations to navigate in the G code editor:
•<Ctrl + Home> : Jump to the beginning.
•<Ctrl + End> : Jump to the end.
Selection
ALT
Irrelevant
DEL
•Delete the value in the input field.
•In insertion mode, it deletes the character after the cursor.
INSERT
Activate insertion mode.
INPUT
•Finish the entry of a value in the input field.
•Open a directory or program.
ALARM - only OP 010 and OP 010C
Irrelevant
PROGRAM - only OP 010 and OP 010C
Irrelevant
OFFSET - only OP 010 and OP 010C
Irrelevant
PROGRAM MANAGER - only OP 010 and OP 010C
Irrelevant
Menu back key
Jump to the next highest menu level.

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1.2 Operator panel fronts
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Key Function
MACHINE
Open the "Machine" operating area.
Menu forward key
Advance the horizontal softkey bar.
MENU SELECT
Call the main menu for operating area selection.

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1.3 Machine control panels
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1.3 Machine control panels
1.3.1 Overview
The machine tool can be equipped with a machine control panel by Siemens or with a
specific machine control panel from the machine manufacturer.
You use the machine control panel to initiate actions on the machine tool such as traversing
an axis or starting the machining of a workpiece.
1.3.2 Controls on the machine control panel
In this example, the MCP 483C IE machine control panel is used to illustrate the operator
controls and displays of a Siemens machine control panel.
Overview
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Figure 1-2 Front view of machine control panel (milling version)
EMERGENCY STOP button
Activate the button in situations where
•life is at risk.
•there is the danger of a machine or workpiece being damaged.
(1)
All drives will be stopped with the greatest possible braking torque.
Machine manufacturer
For additional responses to pressing the Emergency Stop button, please
refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.
(2) Installation locations for control devices (d = 16 mm)