Setting up the machine
3.9 Monitoring axis and spindle data
Turning
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You change to the "Set Edge" window in the "JOG" mode.
Traverse the tool in the Z direction and scratch it.
Enter the position setpoint of the workpiece edge Z0 and press the "Set
ZO" softkey.
Monitoring axis and spindle data
3.9.1
Specify working area limitations
The "Working area limitation" function can be used to limit the range within which a tool can
traverse in all channel axes. These commands allow you to set up protection zones in the
working area which are out of bounds for tool movements.
In this way, you are able to restrict the traversing range of the axes in addition to the limit
switches.
You can only make changes in "AUTO" mode when in the RESET condition. These changes
are then immediate.
You can make changes in "JOG" mode at any time. These changes, however, only become
active at the start of a new motion.
Select the "Parameter" operating area.
Press the "Setting data" s
oftkey.
The "Working Area Limitation" window appears.
Place the cursor in the requir
ed field and enter the new values via the
The upper or lower limit of the protection zone changes according to
your inputs.
Click the "active" checkbox to activate the protection zone.
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