Operating modes the help, mod and info functions – HEIDENHAIN PT 855 for Turning User Manual
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Working with POSITIP – First Steps
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Operating Instructions
POSITIP 855
The HELP, MOD and INFO functions
You can call the HELP, MOD and INFO functions at any time.
To call a function:
➤
➤
➤
➤
➤ Press the key for the desired function.
To leave a function:
➤
➤
➤
➤
➤ Press the same key again.
You can switch to another operating mode at any time by pressing
the key for the desired mode.
Operating Modes
The operating mode determines which functions are available to
you.
Available functions
Mode
Key
Position display for basic
ACTUAL
machining tasks;
VALUE
Tool presetting;
Datum setting
Distance-to-go display;
DISTANCE-
Turning with oversize
TO-GO
Storage of work steps for
PROGRAMMING
small-lot production
AND EDITING
Run programs previously
EXECUTE
created in the
PROGRAMMING
PROGRAM
AND EDITING
mode
Available functions
Function name Key
On-screen operating instruc-
HELP
tions: graphics and text
keyed to the current screen
contents
User parameters:
MOD
To redefine POSITIP's basic
operating characteristics
Taper calculator, stopwatch,
INFO
pocket calculator
HELP
MOD
INFO