In the Status workspace the control shows the additional status display. The additional status display shows the current status of various functions on specific tabs. You can use the additional status display to better monitor the running of an NC program by receiving real-time information about active functions and accesses.
Application
Description of function
- You can open the Status workspace in the following operating modes:
- Manual
- Program Run
Favorites tab
On the Favorites tab you can arrange your own status display with contents from the other tabs.
1 | Area |
2 | Contents |
Every area in the status display has a Favorites icon. If you select the icon, the control adds that area to the Favorites tab.
AFC tab (option 45)
The control displays information about the Adaptive Feed Control function (AFC, option 45) on the AFC tab.
Adaptive Feed Control (AFC, option 45)

Area | Contents |
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Tool information |
Tool number Tool name Comment about the tool from the tool management |
AFC status |
If AFC is being used to control the feed rate, then Control is displayed in this area. If the control is not controlling the feed rate, then Inactive is displayed in this area. Counts the quantity of cuts that have been performed with FUNCTION AFC CUT BEGIN, starting from zero. Active factor of the feed-rate potentiometer in percent Current spindle load in percent Reference load of the spindle in percent Define the reference load of the spindle in the syntax element LOAD of the FUNCTION AFC CUT BEGIN function. NC functions for AFC (option 45) Spindle shaft speed in rpm Current deviation of the speed in percent |
AFC graph | The AFC graph visualizes the relationship between the elapsed Time [sec] and the Spindle load/Feed-rate override [%]. The green line in the graph shows the feed-rate override and the blue line shows the spindle load. |
CYC tab
On the CYC tab the control shows information about machining cycles.
Area | Contents |
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Active cycle definition | When you use the CYCLE DEF function to define a cycle, the control shows the cycle number in this area. |
Cycle 32 TOLERANCE |
Shows whether Cycle 32 TOLERANCE is active or inactive |
The machine manufacturer uses Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM, option 40) to define the restriction of the tolerance.
In the optional machine parameter maxLinearTolerance (no. 205305) the machine manufacturer defines the maximum permissible linear tolerance. In the optional machine parameter maxAngleTolerance (no. 205303) the machine manufacturer defines the maximum permissible angle tolerance. If DCM is active, the control restricts the tolerance defined in 32 TOLERANCE to these values.
If the tolerance is restricted by DCM, the control displays a gray warning triangle as well as the restricted values.
FN16 tab
On the FN16 tab the control displays the contents of a file that was output with FN 16: F-PRINT.
Outputting text formatted with FN 16: F-PRINT
Area | Contents |
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Output | Contents of an output file that was output with FN 16: F-PRINT, such as measured values or texts. |
GPS tab (option 44)
The control displays information about the Global Program Settings (GPS, option 44) on the GPS tab.
Global Program Settings (GPS, option 44)
Area | Contents |
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Additive offset (M-CS) |
The Status shows whether a function is active or inactive. A function can be active even if its values are zero. Additive offset (M-CS) in the A axis The Additive offset (M-CS) function is also available for the other rotary axes B (°) and C (°). |
Additive basic rotat. (W-CS) |
The Additive basic rotat. (W-CS) function is active in the workpiece coordinate system W-CS. Entries are in degrees. |
Shift (W-CS) |
Shift (W-CS) in the X axis The Shift (W-CS) function is also available for the other linear axes Y and Z. |
Mirroring (W-CS) |
Mirroring (W-CS) in the X axis The Mirroring (W-CS) function is also available for the other linear axes Y and Z, as well as for the rotary axes available in the respective machine kinematics. |
Rotation (WPL-CS) |
Rotation (WPL-CS) in degrees The Rotation (WPL-CS) function is active in the working plane coordinate system WPL-CS. Entries are in degrees. |
Shift (mW-CS) |
Shift (mW-CS) in the X axis The Shift (mW-CS) function is also available for the other linear axes Y and Z, as well as for the rotary axes available in the respective machine kinematics. |
Handwheel superimp. |
This area contains the selected coordinate system for Handwheel superimp., such as the machine coordinate system M-CS. |
Feed rate factor | If the Feed rate factor function is active, the control displays the defined percentage in this field. If the Feed rate factor function is not active, the control displays 100.00 % in this field. |
LBL tab
On the LBL tab the control shows information about program section repeats and subprograms.
Subprograms and program section repeats with the label LBL
Area | Contents |
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Subprogram calls |
Block number of the call Called label |
Repetitions |
Number of repetitions still to be performed, e.g. 4/5 |
M tab
On the M tab the control shows information about active miscellaneous functions.
Area | Contents |
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Active M functions |
Active miscellaneous functions, such as M3 Descriptive text about the respective miscellaneous function. Machine Refer to your machine manual. Only the machine manufacturer can create a descriptive text for machine-specific miscellaneous functions. |
MON tab (option 155)
On the MON tab the control shows information about machine components defined to be monitored through Component Monitoring (option 155).
Component Monitoring with MONITORING HEATMAP (option 155)
Refer to your machine manual.
The machine manufacturer specifies which machine components are monitored, and to what extent.

Area | Contents |
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Monitoring Overview | The control displays the machine components defined for monitoring. By selecting a component, you hide or show whether it is being monitored. |
Monitoring Relative | The control displays the monitoring information for the components being shown in the Monitoring Overview area.
In the Display settings window you can select which component the control shows. |
Monitoring Histogram | The control shows a graphical evaluation of previous monitoring sessions. |
Use the Settings symbol to open the Display settings window. You can define the height of each graphical depiction for each area.
PGM tab
On the PGM tab the control shows information about the program run.
Area | Contents |
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Parts counter |
Actual value and nominal value of the parts counter defined with the FUNCTION COUNT function Defining counters with FUNCTION COUNT |
Program run time |
Run time of the NC program in hh:mm:ss format
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Programs called | Path of the main program as well as called NC programs including the path |
Pole/circle center | Programmed axes and values of the circle center point CC |
Radius compensation | Programmed tool radius compensation |
POS tab
On the POS tab the control shows information about positions and coordinates.
Area | Contents |
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Position display, e.g., Actual reference position (RFACTL) | In this area the control shows the current position of all axes that are present.
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Feed and Speed |
If a feed rate limit is active, the control displays the line in orange. If the feed rate is limited using the FMAX button, the control displays MAX in square brackets. If the feed rate is limited using the F limited button, the control displays the active safety function in square brackets. |
Orientation of the working plane | Spatial angles or axis angles for the active working plane Tilting the working plane with PLANE functions (option 8) If axis angles are active, the control displays in this area only the values of the physically present axes. The defined values are in the window 3-D rotation |
OEM transformation | The machine manufacturer can define an OEM transformation for special turning kinematics. |
Basic transformations | In this area the control shows the values of the active workpiece preset and active transformations in linear and rotary axes, such as a transformation in the X axis with the function TRANS DATUM. |
Special turning transformations |
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Active traverse ranges | Active traverse range, such as Limit 1 for traverse range 1 Traverse ranges are machine-specific. If no traverse range is active, then Traverse range not defined is displayed in this area. |
Active kinemat. | Name of the active machine kinematics |
POS HR tab
On the POS HR tab the control shows information about handwheel superimpositioning.
Area | Contents |
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Coordinate system |
With M118 the handwheel superimpositioning is always in effect in the machine coordinate system M-CS. Activating handwheel superimpositioning with M118 Tip With the Global Program Settings (GPS, option 44) the coordinate system can be chosen. |
Handwheel superimp. |
Maximum value of the individual axes programmed in M118 or in the GS workspace Current superimpositioning |
QPARA tab
On the QPARA tab the control shows information about the defined variables.
Variables: Q, QL, QR and QS parameters
You use the Parameter list window to define which variables the control shows in the areas.
Defining the contents of the QPARA tab
Area | Contents |
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Q parameter | Shows the values of the selected Q parameters |
QL parameter | Shows the values of the selected QL parameters |
QR parameter | Shows the values of the selected QR parameters |
QS parameter | Shows the contents of the selected QS parameters |
Tables tab
On the Tables tab the control shows information about the active tables for program run or the simulation.
Area | Contents |
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Active tables |
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TRANS tab
On the TRANS tab the control shows information about active transformations in the NC program.
Area | Contents |
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Active datum |
Contents of the DOC column of the datum table |
Active datum shift | |
Mirrored axes | Axes mirrored with either the TRANS MIRROR function or Cycle 8 MIRRORING |
Active angle of rotation | Rotation angle defined with either the TRANS ROTATION function or Cycle 10 ROTATION |
Orientation of the working plane | Spatial angles or axis angles for the active working plane Tilting the working plane with PLANE functions (option 8) |
Center coordinates | Center of scaling that was defined with Cycle 26 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING Cycle 26 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING |
Active scaling factors | Scaling factors that were defined for the individual axes with the TRANS SCALE function, Cycle 11 SCALING FACTOR or Cycle 26 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING Cycle 26 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING |
Shift (WPL-CS) |
Activating a compensation value with FUNCTION CORRDATA Compensating turning tools with FUNCTION TURNDATA CORR (option 50) |
Table |
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TT tab
On the TT tab the control shows information about measurements performed with a TT tool touch probe.
Area | Contents |
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TT Tool to be measured |
Tool number Tool name Measurement method chosen for tool measurement, such as Length When measuring milling cutters, in this area the control shows the smallest measured value of a cutting edge. When measuring turning tools (option 50), in this area the control shows the smallest measured tipping angle. The value of the angle can also be negative. When measuring milling cutters, in this area the control shows the greatest measured value of a cutting edge. When measuring turning tools, in this area the control shows the greatest measured tipping angle. The value of the angle can also be negative. When measuring milling cutters with a rotating spindle, the control shows values in this area. When measuring turning tools, the value DYN ROTATION describes the tolerance for the tipping angle. If the tolerance for the tipping angle is exceeded during calibration, the control marks the affected value in the MIN or MAX fields with an *. Tip In the optional machine parameter tippingTolerance (no. 114206) you define the tipping angle tolerance. The control will determine the tipping angle automatically only if a tolerance is defined. |
TT Tool cutting edges | Number List of the measurements performed and the measured values of the individual cutting edges |
Tool tab
On the Tool tab the control shows information about the active tool, depending on the tool type.
Area | Contents |
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Tool information |
Tool number Tool name Note on the tool |
Tool geometry |
Tool length Tool radius Corner radius of the tool |
Tool allowances |
Delta value for the tool length Delta value for the tool radius Delta value for the corner radius of the tool With Program, the control displays the values from a tool call with TOOL CALL or from a tool compensation with a compensation table *.tcs. Tool compensation with compensation tables With Table, the control displays the values from the tool management. |
Tool ages |
Time in hours and minutes the tool has been engaged Service life of the tool Maximum service life at tool call |
Replacement tool |
Tool number of the replacement tool Tool name of the replacement tool |
Tool type |
Tool axis programmed in the tool call (e.g., Z) Tool type of the active tool (e.g., DRILL) |
Area | Contents |
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Tool geometry |
Tool length in Z direction Tool length in X direction Cutter radius Tool length in Y direction |
Tool allowances |
Delta value in Z direction Delta value in X direction Delta value for the cutter radius Delta value for the width of the recessing tool |
Tool type |
Tool orientation Tool type, e.g. TURN |
Definitions
OEM transformations for special turning kinematics
Machine manufacturers can define OEM transformations for special turning kinematics. Machine manufacturers need these transformations for milling-turning machines that have a different orientation than the tool coordinate system in the home position of their axes.
Tipping angle
If a TT tool touch probe with a cuboid contact cannot be clamped to a machine table so that it is level, the angular offset must be compensated for. This offset is the tipping angle.
Angle of misalignment
In order to exactly measure with TT tool touch probes with a cuboid contact, the misalignment on the machine table relative to the main axis must be compensated for. This offset is the angle of misalignment.