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1 user int erf ace 2.1 user interface – HEIDENHAIN CNC Pilot 4290 User Manual

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2 Basics of Operation

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2.1 User Int

erf

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2.1

User Interface

2.1.1

Screen Displays

1 Operating mode line

Show the status of the operating modes.

The active mode of operation is shown with a

dark-gray background.

Programming and organization modes:

– The selected mode is shown at the right of the
symbol
– Additional information such as the selected pro-
gram, submode, etc. are shown below the
operating mode symbol.

2 Menu bar and pull-down menus

For function selection

3 Working window

Size and content depend on the operating mode.
Some programming and organization modes
overlap the machine display.

4 Machine display

Current status of the machine (tool position, the
cycle and spindle situation, active tool, etc.). The
machine display is configurable.

5 Status line

Simulation, TURN PLUS: display of current

settings or information on the next operating steps

Other operating modes: display of the last error

message

6 Calendar date and service ”traffic light”

Display of date and time

A color background signals a error or a PLC

message

The ”service traffic light” shows the servicing

state of the machine (see ”

9.3 Maintenance

system”)

7 Soft-key row

Shows the current meaning of the soft keys.

8 Vertical soft-key row

Shows the current meaning of the soft keys. For
more information: see the machine manual

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