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MCO-TCO work mode
Keys related to the operations or canned cycles.
User C1 to access cycle 1, C2 for cycle 2 and son on.
Each key may have up to 10 levels or variations which are selected by
means of the [LEVEL CYCLE] key. For example:
C1 => Cycle 1, +Level => Cycle 21, +Level => Cycle 41, ....
When pressing keys C1 through C11, the CNC recovers the last cycle
(level) used in each group.
Keys C1 through C11 may be customized by the manufacturer by
inserting printed strips through slots on the back of the keyboard.
Keys which act as softkeys F1 through F7 in M/T mode.
Specific keys for the CO mode. From left to right, they are used for:
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Homing the axes of the machine (see chapter on "operating in Jog
mode").
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Executing the positioning cycle (see chapter on "working with
operations or cycles).
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Managing ISO and MDI (see chapter on "operating in Jog mode").
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PCALL to see the screens of cycles created by the manufacturer (see
chapter on "working with operations or cycles).
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HELP (for the M/T mode).
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Selecting different states in particular cycles or screens.
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Select different levels in each cycle.
The blank keys are free and may be customized by the manufacturer by
inserting printed strips through slots on the back of the keyboard. This
chapter describes how to handle these keys.
The SINGLE key allows executing or simulating a program step by step.
The GRAPHICS key allows simulating a cycle or viewing the graphic
representation of the tool movements while executing a program.
Free keys, usually to control external devices.
They may be customized by the manufacturer by inserting printed strips
through slots on the back of the keyboard.
This chapter describes how to handle these keys.
Command keys.
For the CNC to assume the edited value.
To recall data, cycles or blocks from memory.
To access program storage (see chapter on program storage)
Depending on the data, to delete the last character entered or the whole program.
To quit the selected operation, cycle or mode.
Special keystroke sequences:
To toggle between CO and M/T modes.
To reset the CNC. It is the same as turning the CNC off and back on.
Cancels the video signal (the screen goes blank). Press any key to restore the image.
