3 modes of operation, Manual operation and electronic handwheel, Positioning with manual data input (mdi) – HEIDENHAIN TNC 410 ISO Programming User Manual
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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, set the datums, and tilt the working
plane.
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 above, TNC 410: see screen layout
with program run, full sequence)
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. You can also define point
tables for setting the digitizing range in this mode.
Soft keys for selecting the screen layout
Screen windows
Soft key
Positions
Left: positions, right: status display
Screen windows
Soft key
Program
Left: program. Right: status display
(only TNC 426, TNC 430)
Left: program. Right: general
program information (only TNC 410)
Left: program. Right: positions and
coordinates (only TNC 410)
Left: program. Right: information on
tools (only TNC 410)
Left: program. Right: coordinate
transformations (only TNC 410)