5 glossary of softkey functions – Siemens Sinumerik 810T User Manual

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2.5 Glossary of softkey functions

2.5

Glossary of softkey functions

The softkey glossary explains in brief the functions that are activated when the softkeys are
operated. The softkey functions are listed in alphabetical order.

ACTUAL BLOCK

(CURRENT BLOCK)

The current block is the block currently being processed. The display shows:
- The block before the current block, the current block and the block after the current block.

ACTUAL VALUES

(CURRENT VALUES)

The display shows the values valid for the current operating sequence.

ADD. FUNCTION

(ADDITIONAL FUNCTION)

The additional functions (5th M Group) fixed by the machine tool manufacturer are grouped
together in this function. Preselect: softkey ”GUIDING”.

AREA W-PIECE

(WORK PIECE AREA)

You enter the simulation area and the workpiece dimensions.

BLOCK END

You select the character for ”Block End (LF)” via softkey.
Preselect: ”GUIDING” softkey.

BLOCK NUMBER

The block number is automatically generated by the control in steps of five.

BLOCK SEARCH

Block search makes it possible to start the operation at any point in the program. During block
search, the same calculations are carried out as in normal program operation, however there is
no axis movement.

BTR START

(BLOCK TRANSFER)

Part programs are loaded into the NC from external storage in sections and executed.

CLEAR PRE-OFF

(CLEAR PRESET-OFFSET)

You clear the PRESET offset.

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