Introduction
2.2 Operator panel fronts
Turning
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Operator panel fronts
2.2.1
The display (screen) and operation (e.g. hardkeys and softkeys) of the SINUMERIK Operate
user interface use the operator panel front.
In this example, the OP 010 operator panel front is used to illustrate the components that are
available for operating the controller and machine tool.
Operator controls and indicators
1 Alphabetic key group
With the <Shift> key pressed, you activate the special characters on keys with double assign-
ments, and write in the uppercase.
Note: Depending on the particular configuration of your control system, uppercase letters are
2 Numerical key group
With the <Shift> key pressed, you activate the special characters on keys with double assign-