Introduction
2.4 User interface
Turning
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The window of the current block display shows you the program blocks currently being
executed.
Display of current program
The following information is displayed in the running program:
● The workpiece name or program name is entered in the title row.
● The program block which is just being processed appears colored.
Editing a program directly
In the Reset state, you can edit the current program directly.
Place the cursor at the relevant posit
ion and edit the program block.
Direct editing is only possible for G code blocks in the NC memory, not
for external execution.
Press the <INSERT> key to exit the program and the edit mode again.
Operation via softkeys and buttons
Operating areas/operating modes
The user interface consists of different windows featuring eight horizontal and eight vertical
softkeys.
You operate the softkeys with the keys next to the softkey bars.
You can display a new window or execute functions using the softkeys.
The operating software is sub-divided into six operating areas (machine, parameter,
program, program manager, diagnosis, startup) and five operating modes or submodes
(JOG, MDA, AUTO, TEACH IN, REF POINT, REPOS).
Changing the operating area
Press the <MENU SELECT> key and select the desired operating area using
the horizontal softkey bar.