A-20 OPERATION PANELS
When this switch is pressed, the indicator in the switch is lit and the memory
mode is selected.
In the memory mode, the following operations are possible:
1.
Calling and executing a program stored in the NC memory
Before starting operation in the memory mode, close the front door.
2.
Searching for a sequence number, etc. of a program stored in the NC
memory
3.
Editing a program in background mode
When the PANEL key-switch is placed in the
(OFF) position during
memory operation, background editing is not possible.
Background editing
A program that is not currently being executed can be edited by
displaying it on the screen while executing another program in the
automatic mode.
When this switch is pressed, the indicator in the switch is lit and the MDI mode is
selected.
In the MDI mode, the following operations are possible:
1.
Operating the machine in the MDI mode
Input a program using the data entry keys and execute it.
An MDI program is cleared after one execution.
<A program created in the MDI mode is cleared in the following cases>
•
After the program is executed
•
When the
(RESET) key is pressed
•
When the power is turned off
Before starting operation in the MDI mode, close the front door.
2.
Setting parameters and other data
When this switch is pressed, the indicator in the switch is lit and the tape mode is
selected.
In the tape mode, running a program using an external I/O device (tape reader or
personal computer) is possible.
1.
An external I/O device (such as a tape reader) is optional.
2.
Before starting operation in the tape mode, close the front door.
Switch
Function
MEM
NOTE
NOTE
MDI
NOTE
TAPE
NOTE
