Overview of the operating modes

The control provides the following operating modes:

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Operating modes

Further information

The Home operating mode contains the following applications:

  • The Start/Login application
  • During the startup process, the control is in the Start/Login application.

  • The Settings application
  • The Help application
  • Applications for machine parameters

In the Files operating mode the control displays drives, folders and files. You can, for example, create or delete folders or files and can also connect drives.

In the Tables operating mode you can open various tables and edit them as necessary.

In the Editor operating mode you can do the following:

  • Create, edit and simulate NC programs
  • Create and edit contours
  • Create and edit pallet tables

The Manual operating mode contains the following applications:

    • The Manual operation application
    • The MDI Application
    • The Setup application
    • The Move to ref. point application
    • The Retract application
    • You can move the tool away from the workpiece, for example after a power failure.

    In the Program Run operating mode you produce workpieces by having the control execute NC programs either block-by-block or in full sequence.

    You also execute pallet tables in this operating mode.

    If the machine manufacturer has defined an embedded workspace, then you can open full-screen mode with this operating mode. The machine manufacturer defines the name of the operating mode.

    Refer to your machine manual.

    In the Machine operating mode the machine manufacturers define their own functions, such as diagnostic functions for spindle and axes, or other applications.

    Refer to your machine manual.