HEIDENHAIN ND 2100G - Manual (Page 188)

188 2 Installation and Specifications
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Absolute value (abs) function
The Absolute value function is used to remove the sign from a
negative term. Insert the Absolute value function to include the
absolute value of a channel input, dimension or collection of terms.
To insert the absolute value function:
U Press the MATH... soft key
U Press the ABS dimension key
Parentheses for the term are provided.
Absolute value function, single value.
Absolute value function, collection of values.
Absolute value function syntax
A = abs(term)
Example 1:
A = abs(C1)
A = 3 when C1 = -3 or +3
Example 2:
B = abs(C2+C3)
B = 17 when C2 = -19 and C3 = +2