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
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2.1
User Interface
2.1.1
Screen Displays
1 Operating mode line
Show the status of the operating modes.
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The active mode of operation is shown with a
dark-gray background.
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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
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Simulation, TURN PLUS: display of current
settings or information on the next operating steps
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Other operating modes: display of the last error
message
6 Calendar date and service ”traffic light”
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Display of date and time
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A color background signals a error or a PLC
message
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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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