HEIDENHAIN TNC 122 User Manual - Manual (Page 16)

2 Working with the TNC 122 – First Steps
16 TNC 122
Operating modes
Selecting an operating mode makes a specific group of functions
available.
Usable functions Operating mode Key
Moving the machine axes; MANUAL
Setting the datum OPERATION
Entering positioning blocks POSITIONING
and executing them block WITH MANUAL
by block; DATA INPUT
Changing feed rate and
miscellaneous functions;
Entering tool data
Storing working steps for PROGRAMMING
small-lot production by AND EDITING
• Keyboard entry
• Teach-In
Transferring programs
through the data interface
Running programs SINGLE BLOCK
blockwise
Running programs AUTOMATIC
continuously
You can switch to another operating mode at any time by press-
ing key for the desired mode.
Error messages
If an error occurs while you are operating the TNC, a message will
appear in plain language. You will find an overview of error mes-
sage in Chapter 9.
To clear an error message:
⇒
⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Press the CL key.
Blinking error messages
W A R N I N G !
A blinking error messages means that the operational
reliability of the TNC has been impaired.
If the TNC shows a blinking error message:
⇒
⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Write down the message.
⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Switch off the TNC and the machine tool.
⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Try to correct the error with the power off.
⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ If the error cannot be corrected or if a blinking error message
persists, call your service representative.