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24. SETTING AND DISPLAY UNIT
NC FUNCTION
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No. Key Function
(1)
Reset key Used to reset the CNC to release an alarm or other similar state.
(2)
Help key Used to get help with operations such as for the MDI keys, when the operator
does not know what to do next.
(3)
Soft keys The soft keys are assigned different functions depending on the application.
The functions currently assigned to the soft keys are displayed on the lower-
most line of the screen.
(4)
Address/numeric keys Used to enter letters and numbers.
(5)
Shift key Some of the address keys have two different letters. When the shift key is
pressed first before pressing one of these address keys, the lower-right letter
is input. When the shift key is pressed,
^ is displayed in the key input buffer
indicating that the lower-right letter will be input.
(6)
Input key Data input by pressing an address or numeric key is stored in the key input
buffer, then displayed. When data input to the key input buffer needs to be
written to the offset register, press the <INPUT> key. This key is equivalent
to soft key [INPUT]. Either key may be used.
(7)
Cancel key Used to delete letters or numbers input to the key input buffer.
Example)
When N001X100Z is displayed on the key input buffer, pressing the cancel
key deletes the letter Z, and N001X100 is displayed.
(8)
Edit keys Used to edit programs.
: Alter
: Insert
: Delete
(9)
Function keys Used to switch screens for each function.
24.2
EXPLANATION OF
THE KEYBOARD