HEIDENHAIN TNC 320 (340 551-01) - Manual (Page 31)

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.3 Modes of Oper
ation
1.3 Modes of Operation
Manual operation and electronic handwheel
The Manual Operation mode is required for setting up the machine
tool. In this operating mode, you can position the machine axes
manually or by increments and set the datums.
The Electronic Handwheel mode of operation allows you to move the
machine axes manually with the HR electronic handwheel.
Soft keys for selecting the screen layout (select as described
previously)
Positioning with Manual Data Input (MDI)
This mode of operation is used for programming simple traversing
movements, such as for face milling or pre-positioning.
Soft keys for selecting the screen layout
Programming and editing
In this mode of operation you can write your part programs. The FK
free programming feature, the various cycles and the Q parameter
functions help you with programming and add necessary information.
If desired, you can have the programming graphics show the individual
steps.
Soft keys for selecting the screen layout
Screen windows Soft key
Positions
Left: positions—Right: status display
Screen windows Soft key
Program
Left: program blocks—Right: status display
Screen windows Soft key
Program
Left: program, right: programming graphics