HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 User Manual

Introduction | Visual display unit and operating panel
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Control panel
The TNC 640 is delivered with an integrated operating panel. The
figure to the right shows the operating elements of the operating
panel:
1 Alphabetic keyboard for entering texts and file names, as well
as for ISO programming
2 File management
Calculator
MOD function
HELP function
Show error messages
3 Programming modes
4 Machine operating modes
5 Initiating programming dialogs
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Navigation keys and GOTO jump command
7 Numerical input and axis selection
8 Touchpad
9 Mouse buttons
10 USB connection
The functions of the individual keys are described on the inside
front cover.
If you are using a TNC 640 with touch control, you can
replace some keystrokes with hand-to-screen contact.
Further information: "Operating the Touchscreen",
page 131
Refer to your machine manual.
Some machine tool builders do not use the standard
HEIDENHAIN operating panel.
External keys, e.g.NC START or NC STOP, are described
in your machine manual.
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HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 Specifications

General

Control Type	CNC
Axes	Up to 18 axes
Interfaces	Ethernet, USB, RS-232
Spindle Control	Yes
PLC	Integrated
Storage	SSD
Programming Languages	DIN/ISO
Safety Features	safety functions according to EN ISO 13849-1
Dimensions	Varies based on configuration
Weight	Varies based on configuration
Operating System	Windows