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10.2 Subprograms

Operating sequence

1

The TNC executes the part program up to the block in which a
subprogram is called with CALL LBL.

2

The subprogram is then executed from beginning to end. The
subprogram end is marked LBL 0.

3

The TNC then resumes the part program from the block after the
subprogram call.

Programming notes

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A main program can contain up to 254 subprograms.

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You can call subprograms in any sequence and as often as desired.

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A subprogram cannot call itself.

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Write subprograms at the end of the main program (behind the block
with M2 or M30).

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If subprograms are located before the block with M02 or M30, they
will be executed at least once even if they are not called.

Programming a subprogram

8

To mark the beginning, press the LBL SET key.

8

Enter the subprogram number.

8

To mark the end, press the LBL SET key and enter the

label number “0”.

Calling a subprogram

8

To call a subprogram, press the LBL CALL key.

8

Label number:

Enter the label number of the

subprogram you wish to call.

8

Repeat REP:

Ignore the dialog question with the NO

ENT key. Repeat REP is used only for program
section repeats.

0 BEGIN PGM ...

CALL LBL1

L Z+100 M2
LBL1

LBL0
END PGM ...

CALL LBL 0 is not permitted (Label 0 is only used to mark
the end of a subprogram).