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4.3
Program Operation (R8/4 = 0)
4.3.1
Selection of a Program Block
The P8721 has a Program memory of 200 Address lines. These can be divided into several Blocks of
equal
quantity of lines (see Register R41). Each Block can store a different Program, which can be
selected for operation, at will. If for example, 8 Blocks of 25 Lines is set, selecting a Block higher than 8,
will result in Block 8 being selected.
To select the required Block for operation.
Press Prog
Selects Program mode
Press T
Resets windows to zero
Press R
The Nr (Address) Window flashes
Key in 40
40 appears in Nr Window (flashing).
Press >
The previously selected Program Block is displayed in Target window
Press C
Clears value to zero
Key in
(e.g.)
3
3 appears in Target window
Press E
Program Block 3 is called up and sequence is ended
Controller returns to Operation mode (all input windows are “0”)
Now the Block can be used with the existing program, or a new program can be entered.
4.3.2 Input of a Program
The required Program Block is selected in accordance with section 4.2.1. The Memory-block remain
selected also after power down.
Press Prog
Selects Program mode
Press T
Reset
controller.
Press Nr
“01” appears in Nr Window. LED illuminates under Target window.
Press C
Clears
existing
value.
Use Keys 0 – 9
To enter new dimension.
Press >
LED illuminates under Quantity Window.
Press C
Clears
existing
value.
Use Keys 0 – 9
To enter required quantity.
Press >
LED illuminates under Abs/Incr Window
Press C
Clears
existing
value.
Press : 0
= Absolute Position
1
= Incre positive direction
2
= Incremental – negative direction
3
= Incremental from “zero”
4 =
Incremental from “zero” – tool offset value
Now one program line is completed.
The operator can now end programming or continue to next Address line.
To end programming –
Press E
To move to next line -
Press >