Rockwell Automation 8520-GUM 9/Series CNC Grinder Operation and Programming Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 18)

Chapter 1
Using This Manual
1-4
To make this manual easier to read and understand, we shortened the full
product names and features. Shortened terms include:
Term Description
AMP Adjustable Machine Parameters
backup Memory storage area in the control that does not require battery power to be maintained
CNC Computer Numerical Control
CPU Central Processing Unit (the computing part of the control)
CRT Cathode Ray Tube (the control’s monitor screen)
the control the 9/240, 9/260, or 9/290 Computerized Numerical Control
Dresser/Wheel applies to processes that are interchangeable between the dresser or grinding wheel
EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
E-STOP Emergency Stop
HPG Hand Pulse Generator
I/O Input/Output
MDI Manual Data Input
modal an operating condition that remains in effect on the control until canceled or replaced
MTB Machine Tool Builder
ODS Offline Development System
PAL Programmable Application Logic
RAM Random Access Memory
softkeys the row of keys directly below the screen
system installer the company or contractor responsible for installing this control on the machine
Throughout this manual we make notes to alert you to possible injury to
people or damage to equipment under specific circumstances.
Information that is especially important is indicated in these ways:
ATTENTION: indicates circumstances or practices that can
lead to personal injury as well as to damage to the control, the
machine, or other equipment.
Important: indicates information that is necessary for successful
application of the control.
1.5
Terms and Conventions
1.6
Warnings, Cautions, and
Important Information