3 modes of operation, Manual operation and electronic handwheel, Positioning with manual data input – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 49x-04) User Manual
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1 Introduction
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.3 Modes of Oper
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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 mode of operation, 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
previously)
Positioning with Manual Data Input
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
Window
Soft key
Positions
Left: positions, right: status display
Left: program blocks, right: active collision
objects (FCL4 function). If this view is selected,
then the TNC indicates a collision with a red
frame around the graphics window.
Active collision objects (FCL4 function) If this
view is selected, then the TNC indicates a
collision with a red frame around the graphics
window.
Window
Soft key
Program blocks
Left: program blocks, right: status display