Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl User Manual

6. Press the "Clear offset" softkey.
A confirmation prompt is displayed as to whether you really want to delete
the work offset.
7. Press the "OK" softkey to confirm that you wish to delete the work offset.
4.8.7 Measuring the workpiece zero
Procedure
1. Select the "Parameters" operating area and press the "Zero offset" soft‐
key.
2. Press the "G54...G599" softkey and select the zero offset in which the
zero point is to be saved.
3. Press the "Meas. workp." softkey.
You change to the "Set Edge" window in the "JOG" mode.
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4. Use the softkeys to select in which axis direction you want to approach
the workpiece first.
5. Select the measuring direction (+ or -) you want to approach the work‐
piece in.
The measuring direction cannot be selected for Z0.
6. In X0, Y0, or Z0, specify the setpoint position of the workpiece edge you
are approaching.
Traverse the tool up to the workpiece edge and press the "Set ZO" softkey
to measure the workpiece zero.
Setting up the machine
4.8 Zero offsets
Milling
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Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Specifications

General

Control Type	CNC
Number of Axes	Up to 31
Max Number of Channels	10
Interfaces	Ethernet, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, USB
Interpolation	5-axis interpolation
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Relative Humidity	Up to 95% (non-condensing)
Display	TFT color display, various sizes
Programming Languages	DIN/ISO
Safety Features	Safety Integrated
PLC	Integrated PLC S7-300
Drive Interface	SINAMICS S120
Data Storage	CF card, USB
Operating System	Windows-based