21. SETTING AND DISPLAY UNIT
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Symbol key
Symbol keys correspond to alphanumeric keys on a one–to–one basis.
For the meanings of the symbol keys, see the explanations of the
corresponding keys in Sections 21.2.1 and 21.2.3.
The function keys select what is displayed. Each function is divided into
sub–functions, and the sub–functions are selected by soft keys.
There are six function keys :
POS
,
PROG
,
OFFSET
SETTING
,
SYSTEM
,
MESSAGE
, and
CUSTOM
GRAPH
.
: Displays the current position.
: Displays and edits a program stored in memory.
: Displays an offset value, custom macro variable, and data.
Allows data to be input into these items.
: Displays and sets a parameter and pitch error compensation
value, and displays self diagnostic data.
: Displays an alarm message, and alarm history.
: Not normally used. This key may be used, depending on the
machine. In such a case, refer to the relevant manual provided
by the machine tool builder.
21.2.2
For Symbol Key
21.2.3
Explanation of the
Function Keys
POS
PROG
OFFSET
SETTING
SYSTEM
MESSAGE
CUSTOM
GRAPH