
OPERATION
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8. DATA INPUT/OUTPUT
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Custom macro common variables (#500 to #531) stored in the memory
of the controller can be output in the defined format to a floppy.
Outputting custom macro common variable
1 Make sure the output device is ready for output.
2 Specify the punch code system (ISO or EIA) using a parameter.
3 Press the EDIT switch on the machine operator’s panel.
4 Press function key
OFFSET
SETTING
.
5 Press the rightmost soft key
(next–menu key), then press soft
key
[MACRO].
6 Press soft key
[(OPRT)].
7 Press the rightmost soft key
(next–menu key).
8 Press soft keys [PUNCH] and [EXEC].
Common variables are output in the defined format.
1 Select the EDIT mode.
2 Select the tool offset data display screen by pressing
<VAR> key.
3 Press the
<WRITE> key.
4 Specify file heading when required.
For which file the offset date is output to, refer to 8.4.2.
5 While common variable is being output, the display appears as below.
>#0100=
WRITE
6 In order to stop output of data from a floppy before it has finished, turn
on external reset signal ERS (bit 7 of G008).
Once data output from a tape has been stopped, it cannot be restarted.
8.7.2
Outputting Custom
Macro Common
Variable
Procedure (CRT/MDI)
Procedure (DPL/MDI)