Yaskawa Yasnac PC NC - Manual (Page 64)

YASNAC PC NC Operating Manual Chapter 3: HMI Process Operation
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3.1.9 Mode Indicator
Possible modes are shown in “Possible NC Modes” on page 9.
Table 3.1.9.1 Possible NC Modes
The MDI single line command entry area is disabled in Mem and MDI modes, and will
appear gray, as shown in Figure 3.1.8.1 on page 11. However, single line MDI data can be
entered in the manual modes (Rapid , Jog , and Handle ). This is indicated by a white
text entry area. Copy and Paste work in the single line MDI area, so text from G code programs
may be quickly placed here for testing. Erroneous input is ignored.
Using single line MDI:
• Change to Rapid , Jog , or Handle mode. The MDI text entry area will become
enabled and change from gray to white.
• Touch the MDI text entry area. A flashing cursor will appear.
• Type in this program:
• T01M06
• Press the cycle start button. The program is executed, and the text entry area is disabled during
execution. The MDI area is cleared when execution is complete.
When the system is in MDI mode, multiple line MDI data can be entered in the program dis-
play area of both the Run: Production and Run: Proveout screens. Editing in the program dis-
play area is identical to editing in the Program: Editor screen. Several parameters affect how
MDI mode behaves; these are listed in Table 3.1.9.2 on page 13. The contents of the MDI
buffer are not lost when switching modes, so any text entered while in MDI mode should still
Mode Icon Description
Rapid Manual - can be used to move an axis at a rapid traverse rate. 1 line
MDI works in this mode.
Jog Manual - moves the axis at a selected feed rate while the Jog button
is pressed. 1 line MDI works in this mode.
Handle Manual - turning the pulse handle moves the selected axis. 1 line
MDI works in this mode.
MDI NC part program execution mode where commands are entered at the
machine by the operator. Program size is 1KB maximum.
Mem NC part program execution mode from PC memory such as HD/FD/
Network OR NC part program execution mode from CMOS memory
on the NC board. The MDI command entry area is disabled.