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21. SETTING AND DISPLAY UNIT
NC FUNCTION
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On the MDI panel, seven (5 + 2) keys are provided. That is, there are five
soft keys, and a next–menu key and previous–menu key are provided at
both ends. The next menu key and previous menu key are used to select
the functions of the soft keys.
These soft keys can be assigned with various functions, according to the
needs.
The following functions are mainly available via the MDI panel:
D Actual position display
D Contents of program display, program directory display (display of
program number, program name, part program storage length left,
number of programs left)
D Program editing
D Offset amount display and setting
D Commanded value display, MDI input
D Parameter setting and display
D Alarm message/operator message display
D Custom macro variables display and setting
D Diagnosis
D Others
This manual may refer to a display device with 5 + 2 soft keys as a 7 soft
key type.
21.2.4
Explanation of the Soft
Keys