Machining the workpiece
5.12 Displaying G functions and auxiliary functions
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Auxiliary functions include M and H functions preprogrammed by the machine manufacturer,
which transfer parameters to the PLC to trigger reactions defined by the manufacturer.
Displayed auxiliary functions
Up to five current M functions and three H functions are displayed in the "Auxiliary
Functions" window.
Select the "Machine" operating area.
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Press the <JOG>, <MDA> or <AUTO> key.
Press the "H functions" softkey.
The "Auxiliary Functions" window opens.
Press the "H functions" softkey again to hide the window again.
You can display status information for diagnosing synchronized actions in the "Synchronized
Actions" window.
You get a list with all currently active synchronized actions.
In this list, the synchronized action programming is displayed in the same form as in the part
program.
Programming Guide Job Planning (PGA) Chapter: Motion-synchronous actions
Status of synchronized actions
You can see the status of the synchronized actions in the "Status" column.
● Waiting
● Active
● Blocked