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26. SETTING AND DISPLAY UNIT
NC FUNCTION
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No. Key Function
(1)
Reset key Used to reset the CNC to release an alarm or other similar state.
(2)
Help key Used to get help with operations such as for the MDI keys, when the operator does
not know what to do next.
For the 160i/180i/210i/160is/180is/210is, the Esc key on the personal computer
takes the place of this key.
(3)
Soft keys The soft keys are assigned different functions depending on the application.
The functions currently assigned to the soft keys are displayed on the lowermost line
of the screen.
(4)
Address/numeric keys Used to enter letters and numbers.
(5)
Shift key Some of the address keys have two different letters. When the shift key is pressed
first before pressing one of these address keys, the lower-right letter is input. When
the shift key is pressed,
^ is displayed in the key input buffer indicating that the low-
er-right letter will be input.
(6)
Input key Data input by pressing an address or numeric key is stored in the key input buffer,
then displayed. When data input to the key input buffer needs to be written to the
offset register, press the <INPUT> key. This key is equivalent to soft key [INPUT].
Either key may be used.
(7)
Cancel key Used to delete letters or numbers input to the key input buffer.
Example)
When N001X100Z is displayed on the key input buffer, pressing the cancel key de-
letes the letter Z, and N001X100 is displayed.
(8)
Edit keys Used to edit programs.
: Alter
: Insert
: Delete
(9)
Function keys Used to switch screens for each function.
For the 160i/180i/210i/160is/180is/210is, the Alt key on the personal computer
takes the place of and the Ctrl key takes the place of .
CUSTOM
26.2
EXPLANATION OF
THE KEYBOARD