10 Controlling with the operational unit
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10.2.2.
Switching between operation modes
The operational unit has three modes: monitor mode, edit mode and teaching mode.
Operation mode
LED
Description
Monitor mode
MON
This mode displays in real time the current position of the
motor or the number of the sequence program under
execution, along with the line number. This mode is
automatically selected when the power is turned on.
Edit mode
EDIT
This mode can change the movement amount for D commands
set in sequence programs.
Teaching mode
TEACH
This mode corrects the work position during a positioning
operation or mechanical home seeking.
Press
to change the operation mode.
Every time
is pressed, the operation mode changes from the monitor mode to edit mode to teaching
mode and the corresponding LED is illuminated.
Note
When a sequence program is running or when the motor is operating, the mode
cannot be switched to edit mode or teaching mode in order to prevent a malfunction.
10.2.3.
Entering and saving numeric values
The data display of the operational unit displays an
eight-digit number. Each digit refers to one numeric
character that is displayed.
The value of the blinking digit can be changed. Use
or
to increment or decrement the number.
To change the digit to be edited, use
or
to move the
blinking to the adjacent digit.
Each numeric character is a digit.
The blinking of a digit indicates
that it can be changed.
Move the editing digit to the left.
Move the editing digit to the right.
Increment the value.
Decrement the value.
After checking the input value, press
so that the controller will memorize the data.
Memo
Pressing and holding
or
does not change the digit repeatedly. Press the button
several times, if necessary.
If
is pressed before
is pressed, the input value will be cleared without being
stored in the controller.
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