HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (34049x-08) ISO programming - Manual (Page 585)

HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 585
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17.11 Unit of measurement
Application
This MOD function determines whether the coordinates are displayed
in millimeters (metric system) or inches.
 To select the metric system (e.g. X = 15.789 mm), set the Change
MM/INCH function to mm. The value is displayed to 3 decimal
places.
 To select the inch system (e.g. X = 0.6216 inches), set the Change
MM/INCH function to inches. The value is displayed to 4 decimal
places.
If you would like to activate the inch display, the TNC shows the feed
rate in inch/min. In an inch program you must enter the feed rate larger
by a factor of 10.