The Manual operation application
Application
In the Manual operation application you can manually move the axes and set up the machine.
Related topics
- Moving the machine axes
- Incremental jog positioning of machine axes
Description of function
The Manual operation application offers the following workspaces:
- Document
- Positions
- Simulation
- Status
The function bar in the Manual operation application contains the following buttons:
Button | Meaning |
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Handwheel | The control displays this toggle switch if a handwheel is configured for the control. If the handwheel is active, the operating mode's icon in the sidebar changes. |
M | Define a miscellaneous function M or use the selection menu to choose one and activate it with the NC start key. The machine manufacturer uses the optional machine parameter forbidManual (no. 103917) to define which miscellaneous functions are allowed in the Manual operation application and are available in the selection menu. |
S | Define the spindle speed S, activate it with the NC start key, and also switch on the spindle. |
F | |
T | Define a tool T or use the selection window to choose one and insert it with the NC start key. |
3D ROT | The control opens a window for the 3D rotation settings (#8 / #1-01-1). The 3-D rotation window (#8 / #1-01-1) |
Active preset | The control opens the preset table in the Active preset window. |
Q info | The control opens the Q parameter list window, where you can see and edit the current values and descriptions of the variables. |
DCM | The control opens the Dyna. Coll. Monitoring (DCM) window where you can activate or deactivate Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM (#40 / #5-03-1)). Activating Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM) for the Manual and Program Run operating modes |
Manual cycles | The machine manufacturer can define manual cycles that you can use by means of this button. |
Jog increment | |
Set the preset | |
Tools | The control opens the Tool management application in the Tables operating mode. |
Internal stop | For example, if an NC program is interrupted due to an error or a stop, the control activates this button. Use this button to abort program run. |