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MCO-TCO work mode
2.7 HANDLING ISO CODE
Press the ISO key once to access the MDI mode.
In this mode, a block may be edited and executed.
Press the ISO key twice to access the ISO mode.
Up to 6 blocks may be edited, executed and simulated in this mode.
In MDI mode (pressing once) the CNC shows a window at the bottom of the screen.
In this window, it is possible to edit a block and execute it later on.
In the ISO mode (pressing twice) a special screen is displayed where it is possible to edit up to 6
program blocks in ISO or in high level language.
Example:
[ISO]
G95 G96 S120 M3
G0 Z100
G1 X30 F0.1
Once the desired block or blocks have been edited, press
The upper right-hand side of the
screen will show the
symbol
From this moment on, the blocks being edited may be simulated, executed or stored as any operation
or cycle.
Press
to simulate it. Press
to execute it.
It is possible to combine blocks edited in ISO code with standard or User machining cycles to make
up part-programs. The chapter on "Storing part-programs" describes how to edit them and operate
with them.
To store blocks edited in ISO code, press
