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Setting Up the Machine 08/2005
2.9 MDI
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2-86 SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming ShopTurn (BAT) – 08/2005 Edition
2.9 MDI
In "MDI" mode (Manual Data Automatic mode), you can input G-code
commands block-by-block and immediately execute them for setting
up the machine.
When executing the G-code commands, you can control the sequence
as follows:
Executing the program block-by-block
Program:Testing
Setting the test-run feedrate
(see Sec. "Machining the workpiece")
MDI
îš¾ Press the "MDI" key.
The MDI editor opens.
MDI
 Input the desired G-code commands using the operator’s
keyboard.
Cycle Start
îš¾ Press the "Cycle Start" key.
The control executes the input blocks.
Delete MDI
Progr.
Depending on the machine manufacturer’s setting, the program
created in MDA mode is automatically deleted after the complete
execution, or you can delete it using the "Delete MDI Progr." softkey.
Please also refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.