5 Using the Control Software
5.3 Software Interface
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5.3.2.1.
Status Bar
The Status bar provides status information on the NC program in progress, the software, and the
computer.
Info Table: Status Bar
Left Side
Provides information about the currently selected function.
FR
Shows the current feed rate.
SS
Shows the current spindle speed.
SL
Shows spindle load.
AP
Shows relative air pressure.
QS
Shows queue status.
Right Side
Provides various status information.
When the indicator is dimmed, the function is in the off condition. For example:
The program has been modified
The program has not been modified.
Homed
The milling center is homed / not homed.
CAP
The Caps Lock key is activated / not activated.
NUM
The Num Lock key is activated / not activated.
(16: 106)
The current line and total number of lines in the program.
LOCK
The current NC part program is locked for editing / not locked for editing.
MOD
The current NC part program has been modified / has not been modified.
(5:07 PM)
The current time according to your computer.
5.3.2.2.
Actual Position Panel
The Actual Position panel provides information on the current X, Y, and Z coordinates of the tool
position. The units of measure in the Actual Position window are determined by the Units command
under the Set-up menu.
The Actual Position Window displays the current position of the machining tool in four coordinate
systems.
