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11. SETTING AND DISPLAYING DATA
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SETTING AND DISPLAYING DATA
To operate a CNC machine tool, various data must be set through the
CRT/MDI panel. The operator can monitor the state of operation with
data displayed during operation.
This chapter describes how to display and set data for each function.
The screen transition for when each function key on the MDI panel is
pressed is shown below. The subsections referenced for each screen are
also shown. See the appropriate subsection for details of each screen and
the setting procedure on the screen. See other chapters for screens not
described in this chapter.
See V–7 for the screen that appears when function key
MESSAGE
is pressed.
See V–12 for the screen that appears when function key
HELP
is pressed.
In general, function key
CUSTOM
GRAPH
is prepared by the machine tool builder and
used for macros. Refer to the manual issued by the machine tool builder
for the screen that appears when function key
CUSTOM
GRAPH
is pressed.
The machine may have a data protection key to protect part programs, tool
compensation values, setting data, and custom macro variables. Refer to
the manual issued by the machine manufacture for where the data
protection key is located and how to use it.
General
Explanations
MESSAGE
PROG
SYSTEM
OFFSET
SETTING
POS
CUSTOM
GRAPH
HELP
⋅Screen transition chart
for CRT/MDI
MDI function keys
(Shaded keys ( ) are described
in this chapter.)
D Data protection key