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2. DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYBOARD
OPERATION
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The keys mainly used for the conversational automatic programming
function are explained here. For other keys that are not dealt with in this
manual, refer to the relevant operator’s manuals.
When the conversational automatic programming function is used, the
operator sometimes has to perform certain operations manually from the
machine operator’s panel. There may include reference position return
operation and turret turning operation (tool replacement). The operator’s
panel varies depending on the machine tool builders and the individual
machines. For the use of the operator’s panel, refer to the appropriate
manual provided by the machine tool builder.
Key Description
Function buttons
POS
Displays the ACUTUAL POSITION.
PROG
When a machining program is created or edited using the
conversational automatic programming function, press this
button first.
When a machining program created using the conversa-
tional programming function is being executed, this button
is also used to display the conversational automatic pro-
gram execution screen that shows the program, current
position, and actual speed.
When the conversational programming screen is displayed,
enter the EDIT mode and press the [END] soft key to display
the NC–format programming screen.
To return from the NC–format programming screen to the
conversational programming screen, press the [CAP–I] soft
key or press the Conversation key on the machine opera-
tor’s panel.
OFFSET
SETTING
Sets and displays tool offset data, workpiece shift, and cus-
tom macro variables.
Pressing this function button twice displays the screen used
for setting and displaying tool data files and cutting condition
data.
SYSTEM
Sets and displays parameters, and displays diagnostic
data. Parameter 9000 and subsequent parameters are
used for the conversational automatic programming func-
tion.
MESSAGE
Displays an alarm number, and displays and sets the state
of the software operator’s panel (only when the appropriate
option is provided).
When a machining program created using the conversa-
tional automatic programming function is executed, if an er-
ror occurs in the program, some alarms from 3000 to 3099
are issued and indicated.
GRAPH
Displays the machining simulation screen. The conversa-
tional function supports a special function that displays the
machining simulation screen, eliminating the need to press
this key.
2.2
DETAILS OF THE
KEYBOARD