
B-62994EN/02 5. NC PROGRAM
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5.1 Editing a NC Program
This section explains how to edit a program.
WARNING
l A program in CNC program memory cannot be updated simply by
editing the NC program on the program edit screen of Basic
Operation Package 1. The NC program must be written back to the
CNC after editing.
l After writing an edited NC program back to the CNC, never attempt
to machine a workpiece without first checking the operation of the
machine. Before starting the machine, check that the NC
programmed values, compensation values, current position, and
external signal settings are correct.
NOTE
To edit a program, set the following status:
u Foreground editing (Any NC program can be created, edited, and
deleted.)
FS15
l Operation
• Reset in EDIT mode
l Protect key
• Released
FS16/18/21, Power Mate, or NC Board
l Operation
• Reset in EDIT mode
• P/S alarm 000 (PLEASE TURN OFF POWER) and P/S
alarm 101 (PLEASE CLEAR MEMORY) already released
l Protect key
• Released
u Background editing (A program other than the selected program
can be created, edited, and deleted.)
FS15
l Operation
• Other than EDIT mode
l Protect key
• Released
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