beautypg.com

Function, Overview – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 49x-04) User Manual

Page 600

background image

600

11 Programming: Q Parameters

1

1

.3 Descr

ibing Cont

ours thr

ough Mathematical Oper

ations

11.3 Describing Contours through

Mathematical Operations

Function

The Q parameters listed below enable you to program basic
mathematical functions in a part program:

Select a Q parameter function: Press the Q key (in the numerical
keypad at right). The Q parameter functions are displayed in a soft-
key row.

To select the mathematical functions, press the BASIC
ARITHMETIC soft key. The TNC then displays the following soft
keys:

Overview

To the right of the “=” character you can enter the following:

„

Two numbers

„

Two Q parameters

„

A number and a Q parameter

The Q parameters and numerical values in the equations can be
entered with positive or negative signs.

Function

Soft key

FN 0: ASSIGN
Example: FN 0: Q5 = +60
Assigns a numerical value.

FN 1: ADDITION
Example: FN 1: Q1 = -Q2 + -5
Calculates and assigns the sum of two values.

FN 2: SUBTRACTION
Example: FN 2: Q1 = +10 - +5
Calculates and assigns the difference of two values.

FN 3: MULTIPLICATION
Example: FN 3: Q2 = +3 * +3
Calculates and assigns the product of two values.

FN 4: DIVISION
Example: FN 4: Q4 = +8 DIV +Q2
Calculates and assigns the quotient of two values.
Not permitted: Division by 0

FN 5: SQUARE ROOT
Example: FN 5: Q20 = SQRT 4
Calculates and assigns the square root of a number.
Not permitted: Calculating the square root of a
negative value!