Miscellaneous functions M and the STOP function
Application
Use miscellaneous functions to activate or deactivate functions of the control and to influence the behavior of the control.
Description of function
You can define up to four miscellaneous functions M at the end of an NC block or in a separate NC block. Once you confirm the entry of a miscellaneous function, the control continues with the dialog and you can define additional parameters, such as M140 MB MAX.
In the Manual operation application, use the M button to activate a miscellaneous function.
The Manual operation application
Effects of the miscellaneous functions M
Miscellaneous functions M are in effect blockwise or modally. Miscellaneous functions take effect from their point of definition. Other functions or the end of the NC program reset modally effective miscellaneous functions.
Some miscellaneous functions take effect at the start of the NC block and others at the end, regardless of the sequence in which they were programmed.
If you program more than one miscellaneous function in an NC block, the execution sequence is as follows:
- Miscellaneous functions taking effect at the start of the block are executed before those taking effect at the end of the block.
- If more than one miscellaneous function takes effect at the start or end of the block, they are executed in the same sequence as programmed.
STOP function
The STOP function interrupts the program run or simulation (e.g., for tool inspection). You can also enter up to four miscellaneous functions M in a STOP block.
Programming the STOP function
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