HT 8
19.1 HT 8 overview
Turning
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To traverse the axes of your machine using the traversing keys of the HT 8, you must select
"JOG" mode or either the "Teach In" or "Ref.Point" submode. Depending on the setting, the
enabling button must be activated.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
A virtual keyboard is available for the easy entry of values.
● You are able to switch the channel by touch in the status display:
– In the Machine operating area (large status display), by touch operation of the channel
display in the status display.
– In the other operating areas (no status display), by touch operation of the channel
display in the screen headers (yellow field).
● The "1… n CHANNEL" softkey is available in the machine control panel menu that can be
reached via the user menu key "U".
Operating area switchover
You can display the operating area menu by touching the display symbol for the active
operating area.
The HT 8 is available with a hand wheel.
For information about connecting the hand wheel, refer to:
Operator Components and Networking Manual; SINUMERIK 840D sl/840Di sl