MTX micro 14VRS Standard NC Operation

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Rexroth IndraMotion

MTX micro 14VRSStandard NC Operation

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Rexroth IndraMotionMTX micro 14VRSStandard NC Operation

Application Description

DOK-MTXMIC-NC*OP***V14-AP01-EN-P

RS-939da748876097900a6846a501a27718-1-en-US-9

This manual describes the standard NC operation of the IndraMotion MTXmicro system.

Edition Release Date Notes

DOK-MTXMIC-NC*OP***V14-AP01-EN-P 09.2014 First edition

Copyright © Bosch Rexroth (Xi'an) Electric Drives and Controls Co., Ltd. 2014This document, as well as the data, specifications and other information setforth in it, are the exclusive property of Bosch Rexroth (Xi'an) Electric Drivesand Controls Co., Ltd. It may not be reproduced or given to third parties with‐out its consent.

Liability The specified data is intended for product description purposes only and shallnot be deemed to be a guaranteed characteristic unless expressly stipulatedin the contract. All rights are reserved with respect to the content of this docu‐mentation and the availability of the product.

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1 About this Documentation.............................................................................................. 51.1 Validity of the Documentation................................................................................................................. 51.2 Required and supplementing documentation......................................................................................... 51.2.1 Selecting.............................................................................................................................................. 51.2.2 Configuring.......................................................................................................................................... 61.2.3 Commissioning.................................................................................................................................... 61.2.4 Operating............................................................................................................................................. 71.2.5 Maintaining.......................................................................................................................................... 71.2.6 Drive system: Commissioning and project planning............................................................................ 81.3 Information Representation.................................................................................................................... 81.3.1 Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................... 81.3.2 Symbols Used..................................................................................................................................... 91.3.3 Names and Abbreviations................................................................................................................... 9

2 Important instructions on use....................................................................................... 112.1 Intended use......................................................................................................................................... 112.1.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 112.1.2 Areas of use and application............................................................................................................. 112.2 Unintended use..................................................................................................................................... 12

3 Basic Operation Procedures........................................................................................ 133.1 Language Selection.............................................................................................................................. 133.2 Control panel........................................................................................................................................ 153.2.1 Turning Version................................................................................................................................. 153.2.2 Milling Version................................................................................................................................... 223.2.3 Hand-Held Terminal.......................................................................................................................... 283.3 Basic Screen Layout............................................................................................................................. 303.3.1 General Information........................................................................................................................... 303.3.2 Machine Status Area......................................................................................................................... 303.3.3 Status Bar.......................................................................................................................................... 313.4 Symbols and Descriptions.................................................................................................................... 323.5 Operating Areas.................................................................................................................................... 353.6 Operation Modes.................................................................................................................................. 373.6.1 Automatic........................................................................................................................................... 373.6.2 Manual............................................................................................................................................... 373.6.3 MDI.................................................................................................................................................... 373.7 Operating Tables.................................................................................................................................. 373.8 Screenshots.......................................................................................................................................... 38

4 Machine Operating Area.............................................................................................. 394.1 General Information.............................................................................................................................. 394.2 Screen for Automatic Mode.................................................................................................................. 394.2.1 General Information........................................................................................................................... 39

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2.2 Position Display................................................................................................................................. 414.2.3 Program Display................................................................................................................................ 424.2.4 Auxiliary Function Display................................................................................................................. 424.2.5 Spindle and Feed Display.................................................................................................................. 434.3 Screen for Manual Mode...................................................................................................................... 444.3.1 General Information........................................................................................................................... 444.3.2 Position Display................................................................................................................................. 454.3.3 M-/S-/T- and G-Code Display............................................................................................................ 454.3.4 Spindle and Feed Display.................................................................................................................. 454.4 Screen for MDI Mode............................................................................................................................ 464.5 Big Position Display.............................................................................................................................. 474.6 Displays to Set the Active Zero Point Offset......................................................................................... 484.6.1 Setting the Zero Point Offset............................................................................................................. 484.6.2 Display to Select the Measuring Type............................................................................................... 494.6.3 Setting the Zero Point Offset Values for Milling Machines................................................................ 504.7 Display of the Zero Point Offset............................................................................................................ 524.8 CPL Variable Display............................................................................................................................ 544.9 NC Analyzer Screens........................................................................................................................... 564.9.1 CPL Variable Debugger..................................................................................................................... 564.9.2 Display the Breakpoint List................................................................................................................ 584.10 Graphic Screen..................................................................................................................................... 594.10.1 Turning Version................................................................................................................................. 594.10.2 Milling Version................................................................................................................................... 604.11 Overview Screen of the Active Offset................................................................................................... 624.12 Block Search......................................................................................................................................... 634.13 PLC-HMI Softkeys................................................................................................................................ 644.14 PLC-HMI Variables............................................................................................................................... 664.15 Two Channel Display............................................................................................................................ 674.16 Overwriting............................................................................................................................................ 684.17 TeachIn................................................................................................................................................. 694.18 User-Defined Screens.......................................................................................................................... 724.19 Recipe Administration........................................................................................................................... 73

5 Tool Operating Area..................................................................................................... 755.1 General Information.............................................................................................................................. 755.2 Geometry Data Screen......................................................................................................................... 775.2.1 Turning Version................................................................................................................................. 775.2.2 Milling Version................................................................................................................................... 785.3 Wear Data Screen................................................................................................................................ 795.3.1 Turning Version................................................................................................................................. 795.3.2 Milling Version................................................................................................................................... 805.4 Status Data Screen............................................................................................................................... 815.5 Tool Editor............................................................................................................................................ 825.5.1 Turning Version................................................................................................................................. 825.5.2 Milling Version................................................................................................................................... 835.6 Tool Setting Screen.............................................................................................................................. 84


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6.1 General Information........................................................................................................................... 845.6.2 Turning Version................................................................................................................................. 845.6.3 Milling Version................................................................................................................................... 855.7 Help Screen of the Tool Orientation..................................................................................................... 86

6 Program Operating Area.............................................................................................. 876.1 General Information.............................................................................................................................. 876.2 File Explorer.......................................................................................................................................... 876.3 NC Editor ............................................................................................................................................. 896.4 "Standard NC Cycles" Display.............................................................................................................. 916.4.1 General Information........................................................................................................................... 916.4.2 Display of the "Standard NC Cycle Groups" ..................................................................................... 916.4.3 Display of the "Standard NC Cycle Editor" ....................................................................................... 926.4.4 Display of Adding Standard Cycles................................................................................................... 936.4.5 Display of the User Cycle editor........................................................................................................ 956.4.6 Configuration Display of User Cycle.................................................................................................. 966.4.7 Display of User Cycle Parameter Editor............................................................................................ 976.5 Text Editor............................................................................................................................................ 996.6 Contour Editor .................................................................................................................................... 1006.7 Search File.......................................................................................................................................... 1046.8 Display of user defined screen editor................................................................................................. 1056.8.1 Main display..................................................................................................................................... 105

7 Maintenance Operating Area..................................................................................... 1077.1 General Information............................................................................................................................ 1077.2 Maintenance Screen........................................................................................................................... 1077.3 Archiving............................................................................................................................................. 1107.4 Restoring............................................................................................................................................ 111

8 System Operating Area.............................................................................................. 1138.1 General Information............................................................................................................................ 1138.2 System Screen................................................................................................................................... 1138.3 Machine Parameter Screens.............................................................................................................. 1158.3.1 Machine Parameter Editor............................................................................................................... 1158.3.2 Machine Parameter Search Screen................................................................................................ 1178.4 Drive Parameter Screen..................................................................................................................... 1198.4.1 Drive Parameter Editor.................................................................................................................... 1198.4.2 Mechanical Axis Setting Screen...................................................................................................... 1208.4.3 Screen to Set Spindle Data............................................................................................................. 1218.4.4 Screen to Set the Reference Position............................................................................................. 1218.5 Version Display................................................................................................................................... 1238.6 Updating Drive Firmware.................................................................................................................... 1248.7 Screen to Display System Data.......................................................................................................... 1258.8 Sercos I/O Configuration Screen........................................................................................................ 1268.9 Channel select screen........................................................................................................................ 127


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Diagnostic Operating Area......................................................................................... 1299.1 General Information............................................................................................................................ 1299.2 Error List............................................................................................................................................. 1299.3 Logbook.............................................................................................................................................. 1309.4 PLC-NC Interface Signals................................................................................................................... 1319.5 Axis Monitoring Screens..................................................................................................................... 1339.5.1 Power and Torque Overview Display.............................................................................................. 1339.5.2 Axis Overview Display..................................................................................................................... 1349.5.3 Axis Status Display.......................................................................................................................... 1359.6 I/O Diagnostics................................................................................................................................... 1369.7 Auxiliary Functions for Diagnostics..................................................................................................... 1379.8 I/O Diagnostic Flag............................................................................................................................. 138

10 Interface..................................................................................................................... 13910.1 Interface between PLC and HMI......................................................................................................... 139

11 Configuration.............................................................................................................. 14111.1 Tool Data............................................................................................................................................ 14111.2 Template of New NC Program ........................................................................................................... 14211.3 User Texts Configuration.................................................................................................................... 14311.4 Description of the sercos I/O Configuration File................................................................................. 14511.5 User Screen........................................................................................................................................ 14611.5.1 Main display..................................................................................................................................... 14611.5.2 Property Display of User Screen..................................................................................................... 14711.5.3 Property Display of User Screen Component.................................................................................. 14811.5.4 Configuration Display of User Screen Keys.................................................................................... 15011.5.5 Expression of User Screen.............................................................................................................. 15111.5.6 Datasource of User Screen............................................................................................................. 15211.5.7 Commands of User Screen............................................................................................................. 15911.6 NC Recipes Definition......................................................................................................................... 16211.6.1 NC Recipe Definition File Structure................................................................................................. 16211.6.2 NC Recipe Data File Structure........................................................................................................ 162

12 Appendix.................................................................................................................... 16312.1 Glossary.............................................................................................................................................. 163

13 Service and support................................................................................................... 165

Index.......................................................................................................................... 167


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1 About this Documentation1.1 Validity of the Documentation

Overview on Target Groups andProduct Phases

The following illustration refers to the bordered activities, product phases andtarget groups of the present documentation.Example: The target group "Programmer" can "parameterize" in the productphase "Engineering" using this documentation.

Presales Aftersales

Selection Mounting(assembly/installation) Engineering Commissioning Operation DecommissioningProduct

phases

Targetgroups

Activities

Design engineer

Programmer

Technologist

Processspecialist

Select

Prepare

Design

Construct

Mechanic/electrician

Unpack

Mount

Install

Programmer

Commissioning engineer

Parameterize

Program

Configure

Simulate

Technologist

Process specialist

Optimize

Test

Machineoperator

Maintenancetechnician

Service

Operate

Maintain

Removefaults

Createthe NC program

Mechanic/electrician

Disposal company

Dismount

Dispose

Fig. 1-1: Assigning this documentation to the target groups, product phasesand target group activities

1.2 Required and supplementing documentation1.2.1 Selecting

Documentation titles with type codes and parts numbers

Rexroth IndraMotion MTX micro 12VRS System DescriptionDOK-MTXMIC-SYS*DES*V12-PRxx-EN-P, R911334369This documentation provides a system overview and describes the product properties of the Rexroth IndraMotion MTXmicro.

Rexroth IndraControl VDP 80.1 Machine Operator Panel Operator DisplayDOK-SUPPL*-VDP*80.1***-PRxx-EN-P, R911329156This documentation contains a detailed description of the standard interface of the HMI operator panel.

Rexroth IndraDrive Drive Controllers HCQ, HCTDOK-INDRV*-HCQ-T+HMQ-T-PRxx-EN-P , R911324185

xx Corresponding version or editionTab. 1-1: MTX micro documentation overview - Selecting


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About this Documentation

1.2.2 ConfiguringDocumentation titles with type codes and parts numbers

Rexroth IndraMotion MTX micro 13VRS Functional Description BasicsDOK-MTXMIC-NC*F*BA*V13-RExx-EN-P, R911336532This documentation describes the basic functions of the Rexroth IndraMotion MTX micro. The basic commissioning stepsand the functions of the control are given as description and handling instruction.

Rexroth IndraMotion MTX micro 13VRS Functional Description ExtensionDOK-MTXMIC-NC*F*EX*V13-RExx-EN-P, R911337298This documentation describes the extended functions of the Rexroth IndraMotion MTX micro. The basic commissioningsteps and the functions of the control are given as description and handling instruction.

Rexroth IndraMotion MTX micro 13VRS Machine ParametersDOK-MTXMIC-MA*PAR**V13-RExx-EN-P, R911336536This documentation describes the design and adjustment of the available parameters.

Rexroth IndraMotion MTX 13VRS PLC InterfaceDOK-MTX***-PLC*INT*V13-PRxx-EN-P, R911336344This documentation describes interface signals and program function blocks for the integrated PLC.

xx Corresponding version or editionTab. 1-2: MTX micro documentation overview - Configuring

1.2.3 CommissioningDocumentation titles with type codes and parts numbers

Rexroth IndraMotion MTX micro Easy Setup for Standard Turning and Milling MachinesDOK-MTXMIC-EASY*******-COxx-EN-P, R911332281This documentation provides an overview of the components of the IndraMotion MTX micro control system and supportsthe initial commissioning with handling instructions and examples.

Rexroth IndraWorks 13VRS Software InstallationDOK-IWORKS-SOFTINS*V13-COxx-EN-P, R911336880This documentation describes the IndraWorks installation.

Rexroth IndraWorks 13VRS EngineeringDOK-IWORKS-ENGINEE*V13-APxx-EN-P, R911336870This documentation describes the use of IndraWorks in which the Rexroth Engineering tools are integrated. It includes in‐structions on how to work with IndraWorks and how to operate the oscilloscope function.

Rexroth IndraMotion MTX 13VRS CommissioningDOK-MTX***-STARTUP*V13-COxx-EN-P, R911336346This documentation describes the commissioning of the IndraMotion MTX control. Apart from a complete overview, com‐missioning and configuration of the axes and the user interface as well as the PLC data are described.


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Rexroth IndraWorks 13VRS IndraLogic 2G PLC Programming SystemDOK-IWORKS-IL2GPRO*V13-APxx-EN-P, R911336876This documentation describes the PLC programming tool IndraLogic 2G and its use. It includes the basic use, first steps,visualization, menu items and editors.

Rexroth IndraWorks 13VRS, Basic Libraries, IndraLogic 2GDOK-IL*2G*-BASLIB**V13-LIxx-EN-P, R911336285This documentation describes the system-comprehensive PLC libraries.

xx Corresponding version or editionTab. 1-3: MTX micro documentation overview - Commissioning

1.2.4 OperatingDocumentation titles with type codes and parts numbers

Rexroth IndraMotion MTX micro 13VRS Standard NC OperationDOK-MTXMIC-NC*OP***V13-APxx-EN-P, R911336348This documentation describes the MMI operating software of the IndraMotion MTX micro.

Rexroth IndraMotion MTX micro 13VRS Programming ManualDOK-MTXMIC-NC**PRO*V13-RExx-EN-P, R911336534The following documentation provides information on the standard programming of the Rexroth IndraMotion MTX microcontrol.

Rexroth IndraMotion MTX 13VRS Standard NC CyclesDOK-MTX***-NC*CYC**V13-PRxx-EN-P, R911336336This documentation describes the application of the standard cycles of the different technologies for the RexrothIndraMotion MTX control.

Rexroth IndraMotion MTX 12VRS Block Pre-RunDOK-MTX***-BLK*RUN*V12-APxx-EN-P, R911334379This documentation explains to the machine manufacturer how to setup the "Block pre-run" function at the machine for theend user.

xx Corresponding version or editionTab. 1-4: MTX micro documentation overview - Operating

1.2.5 MaintainingDocumentation titles with type codes and parts numbers

Rexroth IndraMotion MTX 11VRS Diagnostic MessagesDOK-MTX***-DIAGMES*V11-RExx-EN-P, R911332311This documentation provides an overview on errors, warnings and messages in the Rexroth IndraMotion MTX control.

xx Corresponding version or editionTab. 1-5: MTX micro documentation overview - Maintaining




1.2.6 Drive system: Commissioning and project planningDocumentation titles with type codes and parts numbers

Rexroth IndraDrive Drive Controllers HCQ, HCTDOK-INDRV*-HCQ-T+HMQ-T-PRxx-EN-P , R911324185It is used for the project planning of the drive systems Rexroth IndraDrive with the listed components● HCQ02● HCT02

Rexroth IndraDrive MPx-17 FunctionsDOK-INDRV*-MP*-17VRS**-APxx-EN-P, R911331236This documentation describes all the functional properties in the variants MPB-17, MPM-17, MPC-17 and MPE-17.

Rexroth IndraDrive MPx-16 to MPx-18 ParametersDOK-INDRV*-GEN1-PARA**-RExx-EN-P, R911328651This documentation contains the descriptions of all parameters implemented in the firmware for drive controllers of theIndraDrive range. It supports parameterization of the drive controllers.● FWA-INDRV*-MPx-16VRS● FWA-INDRV*-MPx-17VRS● FWA-INDRV*-MPx-18VRS

Rexroth IndraDrive MPx-16 to MPx-18 Diagnostic MessagesDOK-INDRV*-GEN1-DIAG**-RExx-EN-P, R911326738This documentation contains the descriptions of the diagnostic messages implemented in the following firmwares:● FWA-INDRV*-MPx-16VRS● FWA-INDRV*-MPx-17VRS● FWA-INDRV*-MPx-18VRSIt assists machine operators and installation programmers with troubleshooting.

Rexroth IndraDrive MPx-18 Version NotesDOK-INDRV*-MP*-18VRS**-RNxx-EN-P, R911338658This documentation contains an overview of the firmware function or the subject of the section.

Rexroth IndraDyn S Synchronous Motors QSK061, -075DOK-MOTOR*-QSK********-PRxx-EN-P, R911330321This documentation…● explains the features of the product, possibilities for use, operating conditions and operational limits of QSK motors● contains technical data regarding available QSK motors● provides information on product selection, handling and operation

xx Corresponding version or editionTab. 1-6: MTX micro documentation overview - Drive system: Commissioning

and project planning

1.3 Information Representation1.3.1 Safety Instructions

The safety instructions available in the user documentation contain certainsignal words (Danger, Warning, Caution, Notice) and a signal alert symbols ifnecessary (acc. to ANSI Z535.6-2006).


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The signal word draws attention to the safety instruction and indicates therisk potential.The signal alert symbol (warning triangle with exclamation mark) positionedin front of the signal words Danger, Warning and Caution indicates hazardsfor individuals.

DANGERIn case of non-compliance with this safety instruction, death or serious injurywill occur.

WARNINGIn case of non-compliance with this safety instruction, death or serious injurycan occur.

CAUTIONIn case of non-compliance with this safety instruction, minor or moderate in‐jury can occur.

NOTICEIn case of non-compliance with this safety instruction, material or propertydamage can occur.

1.3.2 Symbols UsedNote Notes are represented as follows:

This is a note for the user.

Tip Tips are represented as follows:

This is a tip for the user.

1.3.3 Names and AbbreviationsTerm Explanation

ACS Axis coordinate system

CANopen Field bus

CIL Compiled Instruction List

DeviceNet Field bus

Ethernet Communication interface

F-key Function key

HMI User Interface

IWE IndraWorks Engineering

IWO IndraWorks Operation




M-key Machine key

MCP Machine control panel

MCS Machine coordinate system

MDI Manual data input

MSD Machine status display

NC Numerical Control

OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer

OP-key Operation key

POU Program organization unit

Profibus DP Field bus

Sercos Sercos is a world-wide standardized digital interface usedfor communication between controls and drives

WCS Workpiece coordinate system

Tab. 1-7: Names and abbreviations used


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2 Important instructions on use2.1 Intended use2.1.1 Introduction

Bosch Rexroth products are developed and manufactured according to thestate-of-the-art. The products are tested prior to delivery to ensure operatingsafety and reliability.The products may only be used as intended. If they are not used as intended,situations occur that result in damage to property or injury to persons.

Bosch Rexroth shall not assume any warranty, liability or paymentof damages in case of damage resulting from a non-intended useof the products; the use shall solely bear all risks from unintendeduse of the products.

Before using Bosch Rexroth products, the following requirements have to bemet to guarantee the intended use of the products:● Anybody dealing with Bosch Rexroth products in any way is obliged to

read and consent to the relevant safety instructions and the intendeduse.

● Hardware products may not be altered and have to remain in their origi‐nal state; i.e. no structural changes are permitted. The decompilation ofsoftware products or the alteration of source codes is not permitted.

● Do not install or operate damaged or faulty products.● It has to be ensured that the products have been installed as described

in the relevant documentation.

Ensure that the data present in the control or entered or read inby the user is correct before applying it to exclude unwanted axismotion. It can be the following invalid or old data:● Part programs● ZO tables● Compensation tables● Tool tables● Permanent CPL variables● Remanent PLC data● Permanent system data

2.1.2 Areas of use and applicationThe Rexroth IndraMotion MTX control is used to● program contour and machining technology (path feed, spindle speed,

tool change) of a workpiece.● guide a machining tool along a programmed path.Feed drives, spindles and auxiliary axes of a machine tool are activated viasercos interface.



Important instructions on use

This additionally requires I/O components for the integrated PLCwhich - together with the actual CNC - control the machining proc‐ess as a whole and also monitors this process with regard totechnical safety.It may only be operated with the explicitly specified hardwarecomponent configurations and combinations and only with thesoftware and firmware specified in the appropriate documenta‐tions and functional descriptions.

The Rexroth IndraMotion MTX provides the perfect CNC system solution forcutting and forming for the following technologies:● Turning● Milling● Drilling● Grinding● Bending● Nibbling● Punching● Contour cutting● Handling

2.2 Unintended useThe use of the Rexroth IndraMotion MTX in application areas other thanthose specified or described in the documentation and technical data is con‐sidered as "unintended".The Rexroth IndraMotion MTX must not be used if ...● it is subjected to operating conditions not corresponding to the specified

ambient conditions. Operation under water, under extreme temperaturefluctuations or under extreme maximum temperatures is prohibited.

● the intended applications have not expressively been released by BoschRexroth. Therefore, please read the information given the general safetyinstructions!

● The Rexroth IndraMotion MTX may not be used in systems or machinesconnected to the internet via an unsecure network connection Other‐wise, malfunctions or a control failure can result due to unauthorized ac‐cess.


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Important instructions on use

3 Basic Operation Procedures3.1 Language Selection

Application Select the language on this screen using the corresponding index.

The shortcut for the language selection is <Ctrl>+<Y> or <Ctrl>+<L>.

General structure

Fig. 3-1: Language selection screenFunction keypad (F-key navigation

area)The horizontal keybank is named function keypad and comprises the functionkeys <F2> to <F9>. <F1> is the help key. The functions assigned to the cor‐responding keys are described as follows:Navigation level one (refer to the following note)● <F9>: Exits this screenOnly <F9> is assigned in the screen above.Keys with no assigned function in the respective screen are not mentioned inthe key description.

If eight F-keys are not sufficient, a second navigation level with anew key assignment is displayed.

Machine keypad (M-key naviga‐

tion area)The vertical keybank on the right is named machine keypad and comprisesthe machine keys <M1> to <M8>. The functions assigned to the keys are de‐scribed as follows (example):Navigation level one (refer to the following note)● <M1>: Enables the 1. channel.Keys with no assigned function in the respective screen are not mentioned inthe key description.



Basic Operation Procedures

If eight M-keys are not sufficient, a second navigation level isshown with a key assignment.


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3.2 Control panel3.2.1 Turning Version

Fig. 3-2: Control panel of the turning version




General structure of the MDI con‐trol panel

Fig. 3-3: MDI control panel● The keys of the MDI control panel correspond to the keys of a standard

keyboard.● <Shift> selects the character at the right bottom.● <Alt> selects the character on the upper right.

OP-key area

Fig. 3-4: OP-key control panelMachine control panel and push‐

buttonsThe turning version of the Machine Operater Panel (MOP) includes 32 keys.26 keys are already defined and 6 keys can be freely defined by the user.


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The machine control panel is also provided with the following:● Cycle start button● Feed hold button● Axis selection switch● Handwheel● Feedrate override switch● E-Stop button● USB port

The USB port supports only USB flash drives.

General structure

Fig. 3-5: Machine control panelFunctional description

Symbol Name Function

Manual Select manual data input

MDI Select MDI mode

Auto Select automatic mode

Lag override Lag override

Door release To lock or unlock the operating door





Reset Reset. PLC error. The warning is reset.

Coolant on/off Coolant on/off

Conveyor belt forward on/off Chip conveyor forward on/off. Use this key to switchon/off the conveyor forward function (LED is "on" if theforward motion of the conveyor belt is enabled).

Conveyor belt backwardon/off

Chip conveyor backward on/off. Use this key to switchon/off the conveyor backward function (LED is "on" ifthe conveyor belt of the backward motion is enabled).

Light Working light on/off. Use this key to switch on/off theworking light (LED is "on" if the working light is switch‐ed on).

Spindle selection Select the first or second spindle. If two spindles areavailable, the first one is selected by default (indicatedby LED "off"). Press this key to select the second spin‐dle (indicated by LED "on"). Press the key to switchbetween the first and second spindle.

Unclamp/clamp chuck Unclamp/clamp chuck. Use this key to unclamp orclamp the chuck. Press this key while the LED is "off"(chuck unclamped) and the chuck is clamped. TheLED goes "on" at the same time. Press this key againand the chuck is unclamped (LED "off"). A hydraulicsensor checks whether the chuck is already clamped.

Tailstock forward Tailstock forward

Spindle override 100% Spindle override 100%


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Tailstock back Tailstock back

Spindle override - Reduce spindle override

Change tool Tool changeIf this key is pressed for the first time in "Jog Ref"mode, the turret starts the "reference search". Pressthis key again and the turret moves to the next toolplace (only in positive direction). The turret runs aslong as the key is pressed. Release the key and theturret moves to the following tool place before it stops.Press this key once in the "absolute turret" mode andthe turret changes to the next tool place. The turretruns as long as the key is pressed. Release the keyand the turret moves to the following tool place beforeit stops.

Spindle CW Spindle ClockwiseSpindle rotates in clockwise direction.

Spindle stop Spindle stop

Spindle CCW Spindle counterclockwiseThe spindle rotates in counterclockwise direction.

X+ Jog mode of the x-axis in positive direction.

X- Jog mode of the x-axis in negative direction.





Z+ Jog mode of the z-axis in positive direction.

Z- Jog mode of the z-axis in negative direction.

JOG rapid Rapid jog mode. Use this key to switch the rapid jogmode "on" and "off". The LED is "on" at active rapidjog mode.

Customer-specific keys These keys can be assigned by the OEM user usingthe insert foil.

Axis selection switch and handwheel in the machine control panel

Fig. 3-6: Axis selection switch and handwheelUse the "Axis selection switch" to select the axis to be operated with thehandwheel.Override switchThe override switch is provided with the following five functions:● Override of the feed rate in manual mode● Step width selection for incremental jogging X1, X10, X100, X1000● Override the handwheel X1, X10, X100, X1000● Override the feed rate in automatic/MDI mode G00● Override the feed rate override in automatic mode/MDI Mode G01, G02

…If the <JOG> key is pressed on the HMI panel in manual mode and the indexof the override switch is positioned at X1, X10, X100 or X1000, the axis is


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traversed with the step width. The PLC program has to completely overridethe feed rate. The function of the JOG key for the handwheel is the same ifthe handwheel mode is selected on the HMI panel and X1 X10, X100 andX1000 are used as multifactor for the handwheel pulse. The PLC programhas to completely override the feed rate as well.Further operating elements


Override Override feed rate

Cycle start Start cycle

Feed hold Maintain feed

USB connection Connection for USB stick

E-Stop Start E-Stop immediately

Tab. 3-1:




3.2.2 Milling Version

Fig. 3-7: Control panel of the milling version


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General structure of the MDI con‐trol panel

Fig. 3-8: MDI control panel● The keys of the MDI control panel correspond to the keys of a standard

keyboard.● <Shift> selects the character on the lower right.● <Alt> selects the character on the upper right.

OP-key area

Fig. 3-9: OP-key control panelMachine control panel and push‐

buttonsThe milling version of the Machine Operater Panel (MOP) already includes26 defined keys and 10 user-defined keys.




The following keys are also available:● Cycle start button● Feed hold button● Feedrate override switch● Spindle override● E-Stop button● USB port

The USB port supports only USB flash drives.

General structure

Fig. 3-10: Machine control panel of the milling versionFunctional description


Manual Select manual data input

MDI Select MDI mode

AUTO Select automatic mode

Lag override Lag override

Door release To lock or unlock the operatingdoor


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Reset Reset. PLC error. The warning isreset.

Coolant on/off Coolant on/off

Light on/off Working light on/off. Use this key toswitch on/off the working light (LEDis "on" if the working light is switch‐ed on).

Spindle CW Spindle rotates in clockwise direc‐tion.

Spindle stop Spindle stop

Spindle CCW The spindle rotates in counterclock‐wise direction.

Spindle orientation Spindle orientation

Spindle unclamped/clamped Spindle unclamped/clamped

Tool change forward Tool change forward. If an error oc‐curs at tool change in manual orautomatic mode, press this key toset the tool change step forward.

Tool change backward Tool change backward. If an erroroccurs at tool change in manual orautomatic mode, press this key toset the tool change step backward.





Chip conveyor CW Chip conveyor CW on/off. Use thiskey to switch on/off the conveyorbelt in clockwise direction (LED is"on" if the conveyor belt is switchedon for CW rotation).

Chip conveyor CCW Chip conveyor CCW on/off. Usethis key to switch on/off the convey‐or belt in counterclockwise direction(LED is "on" if the conveyor belt isswitched on for CCW rotation).

X±, Jog mode of the x-axis in positiveor negative direction.

Y±, Jog mode of the y-axis in positiveor negative direction.

Z±, Jog mode of the z-axis in positiveor negative direction.

4 .± Jog mode of the fourth axis in posi‐tive or negative direction.

JOG rapid Rapid jog mode. Use this key toswitch the rapid jog mode "on" and"off". The LED is "on" at active rap‐id jog mode.

User-specific keys These keys can be assigned by theOEM user using the insert foil.

Machine control panel, override switch for milling version

Fig. 3-11: Milling version, override switch in the machine control panelOverride switchThe override switch is provided with the following five functions:● Override of the feed rate in manual mode● Step width selection for incremental jogging X1, X10, X100, X1000● Override the handwheel X1, X10, X100, X1000


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● Override the feed rate in automatic/MDI mode G00● Override the feed rate override in automatic mode/MDI Mode G01, G02

…If the <JOG> key is pressed on the HMI panel in manual mode and the indexof the override switch is positioned at X1, X10, X100 or X1000, the axis istraversed with the step width. The PLC program has to completely overridethe feed rate. The function of the JOG key for the handwheel is the same ifthe handwheel mode is selected on the HMI panel and X1 X10, X100 andX1000 are used as multifactor for the handwheel pulse. The PLC programhas to completely override the feed rate as well.Further operating elements


Cycle start Start cycle

Feed hold Maintain feed

USB connection Connection for USB stick

E-Stop Start E-Stop immediately

Tab. 3-2:




3.2.3 Hand-Held TerminalGeneral structure

Fig. 3-12: Hand-held terminalGeneral Description At the milling version, the HMI control panel is equipped with the handwheel

by default. At the turning version, the HMI control panel is optionally equippedwith the handwheel.The handwheel unit includes:● Control switch● E-Stop button● Axis selection switch● Override switch● LED display of the handwheel unit is enabled● Handwheel

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Control switch Use this key to enable the handwheel unit. The handwheelunit can only be used if the key is pressed.

E-Stop button Press this key to stop the machine immediately.

Axis selection switch To select axes or to switch off the handwheel

Override switch Override the handwheel unit X1, X10, X100, X1000

LED display of thehandwheel unit is ena‐bled

An LED indicates whether the handwheel is ready for use.

LED "on":The handwheel is ready for use. The corresponding axis canbe moved using the handwheel.

LED "off":The handwheel is not ready for use. Check the axis selec‐tion switch, the control switch and the E-Stop button orcheck whether the machine is already in the POWER ONmode.

Tab. 3-3: Operating elements




3.3 Basic Screen Layout3.3.1 General Information

General structure

1 Machine status area2 Diagnostic information area3 Application area4 Status bar5 Function key area (corresponds to the keys F2-F9 in the ma‐

chine control panel)6 Machine key area (correspond to the keys M1~M8 in the ma‐

chine control panel)Fig. 3-13: Basic screen layout

3.3.2 Machine Status AreaApplication This area has two machine state displays in the upper section of the screen.

The upper status bar displays:● Operating area● Secondary mode● Channel status● Test rapid traverse● Complete lock● Option stop● Skip block● Dwell time (program stop)● Auxiliary functions● Read lock● Zero feed (feed inhibit)● Login status


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● Channel informationThe bottom status bar displays:● Diagnostic information● System time

General structure

Fig. 3-14: Machine status area

3.3.3 Status BarApplication The status bar displays:

1. Prompt on the application screen2. Application name3. Status of the application screenIn some cases, a quick input bar is shown to edit text.

Prompt on the application screen Press any key to delete this prompt.Status of the application screen Display of the current line and total number of lines for the text editor.

Quick input bar Example: <Find> key: Press <Enter> to apply the change and <Esc> to can‐cel the change.




3.4 Symbols and DescriptionsThe following table shows and explains the symbols displayed in the statusbar.

Meaning Symbol Description

ERROR NC error

WARNING NC warning

NOTE Note

Machine Machine operating area

Program Program operating area

System System operating area

Tool management Tool management area

Maintaining Maintenance operating area

Diagnostics Diagnostic operating area

Secondary mode Continue

Single block

Single step

Program block

Leaving the Contour

Approach reference point

Jog

MDI mode

Debug step

Continue debug mode

Test mode (dry run) Check test rapid traverse or feed rate

Complete lock Complete lock


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Channel setting Option stop

Skip

Channel in waiting state

Dwell time

Auxiliary function to be confirmed

Read lock

Channel feed = 0

Program stop (M0/M1)

Feed hold

Feed inhibit

Channel informa‐tion

$1 Channel 1

$2 Channel 2

Channel status Ready

Running

Stopped

Prepared

Malfunction

Inactive

Reset

Login Logoff

Login




Feed G00, Test rapid traverse

G01, Feed

G02, Circular interpolation, clockwise

G03, Circular interpolation, counterclockwise

G33, Thread cutting

Spindle M3, Clockwise rotation

M4, Counterclockwise rotation

M5, Spindle stop

M13, Clockwise rotation, coolant on

M14, Counterclockwise rotation, coolant on

M19, Spindle orientation (position mode)

Gears Manual

Automatic

Idle

Tab. 3-4: Symbols of the status bar


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3.5 Operating AreasGeneral Description The IndraMotion MTX micro is provided with the following six operating

areas:● Machine operating area● Tool operating area● Program operating area● Maintenance operating area● System operating area● Diagnostic operating areaEvery operating area includes several user screens.A screen to start the application is assigned to every operating area.To select an operating area, press the respective OP-keys on the HMI controlpanel.

Operating area OP-key Default application User screens

Machine area Machine Automatic mode, manual modeor MDI mode; depends on thecurrent NC operating mode

Automatic

MDI

Manual

Big position display

Zero offset

CPL variables

NC Analyzer

Breakpoint list

Graphic

Active zero point display

Block search

Tool area Tools Geometry data Geometry data

Wear data

Status data

Tool editor

Set active tool data

Program area Program File explorer File explorer

NC editor

Text editor

Standard NC cycle groups

Standard NC cycles, overview

Standard NC cycles, mask

User screen editor




Operating area OP-key Default application User screens

Maintenance area Maintain Maintaining Maintaining

Drive firmware update

System area System System System

System data

Machine parameters

Drive parameters

Mechanical axis settings

Drive firmware download

Spindle settings

Set reference position

CIL editor

CIL error report

CIL diagnostics

POU list

Configurable parameters

Parameter search

Version

Diagnostic area Diagnostics Error list Axis status

Axis overview

Error list

Logbook

Power and torque display

PLC-NC interface signals

I/O diagnostics

Tab. 3-5: Operating areas


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3.6 Operation Modes3.6.1 Automatic

Continue mode To execute all blocks of a program, press Start on the machine control panel.Single block mode To execute individual blocks of a main or subroutine, press Start on the ma‐

chine control panel.Single step mode To execute individual blocks of a main or subroutine, press Start on the ma‐

chine control panel. It is similar to "Single block", but additionally has thecompensation blocks inserted by the NC (e.g. to activate cutter radius correc‐tion) or NC-internal cycles.

Program block Individual blocks of a main program or subroutine are executed in the secon‐dary operation mode "program block" using the Start button on the machinecontrol panel. The blocks are executed individually as in "manual data input".Block look-ahead is not possible!

"Leaving from the contour" mode The "Leaving from the contour" function is required if the execution of the partprogram is to be interrupted. After leaving the contour, the work required forthe program interruption can be executed.Then, the contour can be approached again and the part program can contin‐ue to be executed. It is returned using various strategies:Return to contour mode● Automatic● StepPoint of return● At the point of interruption● At the start of the interrupted block● At the end of the interrupted block

Debug step mode Debug mode for the NC program. As in the single step mode."Continue debug mode" mode Debug mode for the NC program. As the "continue" mode, but the program

stops at the breakpoint.

3.6.2 ManualManual jog mode Use the machine control panel or the handwheel for jogging.

"Reference point" mode Approach reference point.

3.6.3 MDIMDI mode In the MDI mode (MDI = Manual Data Input), one or several NC blocks can

be moved to the NC and processed with Start.

3.7 Operating TablesIf an editable cell is selected in a table, enter a letter or a digit to edit this fielddirectly.<Enter> is not required for editing purposes.Expression is supported in tables which have add input function. Supportedexpression refer to chapter 11.5.5 "Expression of User Screen" on page 151




3.8 ScreenshotsApplication Press <CTRL>+<SHIFT>+<P> to make a screenshot from the current

screen. The screenshot is saved as file in the TGA format in the /prog direc‐tory.


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4 Machine Operating Area4.1 General Information

Press <Machine> in the OP-key area to go to the "Machine Operating Area".There are three main operation modes in the machine operating area:● Automatic mode● Manual Mode● MDI modeThe default screen of the automatic mode is the "Automatic" screen.The default screen of the manual mode is the "Manual" screen.The default screen of the MDI mode is the "MDI" screen.Press the <Auto> key on the machine control panel to enable the automaticmode.Press the <Manual> key on the machine control panel to enable the manualmode.Press the <MDI> key on the machine control panel to enable the MDI mode.

The system can display information on up to six axes.

4.2 Screen for Automatic Mode4.2.1 General Information

General structure

Fig. 4-1: Screen for automatic modeF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Opens the "File Explorer" screen.● <F3>: Opens the "NC Editor" screen to edit the active program.



Machine Operating Area

● <F4>: Opens the "Graphic Screen".● <F5>: Opens the "Tools Offset" screen.● <F6>: Opens the "Zero Offset" screen.● <F7>: Opens the "CPL Variable" screen.● <F8>: Toggles the "Technical Data" area in the screen.● <F9>: Toggles to the next navigation level.

<F9> key:Only part programs ( ".npg" format or ".cpl" format) or files withoutextension can be selected. Select a file in the file explorer andpress <Enter> to open it.

Navigation level 2● <F2>: Switches between the display of the ACS and WCS coordinate

system.● <F3>: Opens the "Big Position Display".● <F4>: Opens the "NC Analyzer Screen".● <F5>: Opens the second channel display if the parameters are set for

the second channel.● <F6>: Opens the screens with the softkeys defined by the user.● <F7>: Opens the screen to display the PLC variables.● <F9>: Returns to the previous navigation level.

Prerequisite to analyze a program:Enable a part program in the automatic screen in the debug mode(continue debug step or debug mode).

M-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <M1>: Enables the operation mode "Continuous block".● <M2>: Enables the operation mode "Single block".● <M4>: Enables/disables the "Skip block" function. If this function is ena‐

bled, the NC ignores the "/" marking in the program.● <M5>: Enables/disables the "Optional stop" function.● <M7>: Opens the M-key bar for the test mode (Dry Run).● <M8>: Opens the M-key bar for the program functions.Navigation level 2● <M1>: Enables/disables the "complete lock" for all axes.● <M3>: Enables/disables the test feed.● <M4>: Enables/disables the test rapid traverse.● <M8>: Returns to the previous navigation level.


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The CPL variables TEST_FEEDRATE 【 Channel 】 andTEST_RAPID【Channel】are channel-dependent. They enablethe test feed and the test rapid traverse.The "test feed" (Dry Run) function can temporarily increase theactual feed to a defined value.The "test rapid traverse" function can temporarily increase the ac‐tual rapid traverse velocity to a defined value.

Navigation level 3● <M1>: When leaving the contour, the breakpoint data remains. Return‐

ing to the original position is not possible in the specified operationmode.

● <M3>: Enables the automatic reverse mode.● <M4>: Enables the single step reverse mode.● <M5>: Enables the return to the starting position of the block.● <M6>: Enables the return to the end position of the block.● <M7>: Enables the return to the breakpoint.● <M8>: Returns to the previous navigation level.Navigation level 4● <M1>: Opens the "Block search" display.● <M2>: Opens the "Retrace" M-key bar.● <M7>: Opens the M-key bar for experts.● <M8>: Returns to the previous navigation level.Navigation level five● <M1>: Enables the operation mode "Continuous block".● <M2>: Enables the operation mode "Single block".● <M3>: Enables the operation mode "Single step".● <M4>: Enables the operation mode "Program block".● <M5>: Enables the operation mode "Debug single block".● <M6>: Enables the operation mode "Debug continuous block".● <M8>: Returns to the previous navigation level.

4.2.2 Position DisplayThis area displays the axes positions.

General structure

Fig. 4-2: Position display areaColumn content WCS

1. Command position




2. End position3. Distance to go4. UnitACS1. Command position2. Actual position3. Lagging position4. UnitCoordinateWCS Workpiece Coordinate SystemACS Axis Coordinate System

4.2.3 Program DisplayThis area displays the active part program.

General structure

Fig. 4-3: Program area1. The first line displays the file path.2. The remaining lines show the file content.

4.2.4 Auxiliary Function DisplayThis area displays:● M-/S-/T-code (M-code, spindle settings, active tool)● Active tool number● Current tool edge number

General structure

Fig. 4-4: Auxiliary function area● The first line displays the M-/S-/T-codes.● The second line displays the active tool number and the current tool

edge.


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4.2.5 Spindle and Feed DisplayGeneral structure

Fig. 4-5: Display area for spindle and infeed axisColumns 1. Command velocity of the spindle and infeed axis.

2. Actual velocity of the spindle and infeed axis.3. Override of the spindle and infeed axis.4. Spindle gear.




4.3 Screen for Manual Mode4.3.1 General Information

General structure

Fig. 4-6: Screen for manual modeF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Switches to the relative coordinate.Navigation level 2● <F2>: Switches the coordinate systems in the display.

– <WCS>: Switches to the WCS.– <ACS>: Switches to the ACS.

For more information on the remaining functions, refer to Chapter 4.2 Auto‐matic screen, page 39.

M-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <M1>: Jog mode.● <M2>: "Reference point" mode.● <M4>: Enables/disables the first handwheel.● <M5>: Enables/disables the second handwheel.


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4.3.2 Position DisplayGeneral structure

Fig. 4-7: Position display areaCoordinate1. Workpiece coordinate system (WCS).2. Machine coordinate system (MCS).3. Axis coordinate system (ACS).4. Relative coordinate (>0<).Position data1. Command position

4.3.3 M-/S-/T- and G-Code DisplayGeneral structure

Fig. 4-8: M-/S-/T- and G-code area

4.3.4 Spindle and Feed DisplayGeneral structure

Fig. 4-9: Override display area




4.4 Screen for MDI ModeGeneral structure

Fig. 4-10: MDI screenF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Opens the F-key bar for the MDI input editor.● <F3>: Enables a block. The next block is not automatically selected af‐

ter the current block has been processed.● <F4>: Enables one block and automatically the next MDI block after the

current block has been processed.● <F9>: Toggles to the next navigation level.For more information on the remaining functions, refer to Chapter 4.2 Auto‐matic screen, page 39.

F-key navigation area on the edit‐ing level

Navigation level 2● <F9>: Returns to the previous navigation level.For more information on the editing functions, refer to chapter 4.2 "Screenfor Automatic Mode" on page 39.

M-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <M4>: Enables/disables the "Skip block" function. If this function is ena‐

bled, the NC ignores the "/" marking in the program.● <M5>: Enables/disables the "Optional stop" function.● <M7>: Opens the M-key bar for the test mode (Dry Run).Navigation level 2● <F9>: Returns to the previous navigation level.For more information on other functions, refer to the manual IndraMotionMTX micro xxVRS Functional Description.


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4.5 Big Position DisplayApplication The running program line is shown in the line "Current NC Block". Position

data is displayed in the middle. Spindle and feed rate are displayed in thelower left section and the M-/S-/T and G-code in the lower right section.

General structure

Fig. 4-11: Big position displayF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Switches the coordinate systems in the display.– <WCS>: Switches to the WCS.– <ACS>: Switches to the ACS.

● <F9>: Exits the big position display.M-key navigation area For further information, refer to Chapter 4.2 Automatic screen, page 39.




4.6 Displays to Set the Active Zero Point Offset4.6.1 Setting the Zero Point OffsetTurning technology

Application For lathes, setting the zero point offset is automatically enabled for the selec‐ted axis.

If more than three axes are available, move the cursor to the rightto see the other axis values

General structure

Fig. 4-12: Zero point offset when turningF-key navigation area ● <F2>: Displays the next zero point offset bank

● <F3>: Displays the previous zero point offset bank● <F6>: Enter a measured value. The result includes the tool corrections● <F8>: Opens the view for the zero point offset● <F9>: Exits this screen

M-key navigation area ● <M8>: Quick input of the additive value

Milling technologyApplication For lathes, setting the zero point offset is automatically enabled for the selec‐

ted axis.

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General structure

Fig. 4-13: Zero point offset when millingF-key navigation area ● <F2>: Displays the next zero point offset bank

● <F3>: Displays the previous zero point offset bank● <F5>: Measuring type selection to enter the zero point offset value.● <F6>: Enter a measured value. The result includes the tool corrections● <F8>: Opens the view for the zero point offset● <F9>: Exits this screen


4.6.2 Display to Select the Measuring TypeApplication Use the keys <1>..<4> to select one of the different measuring types for the

milling machine. <ESC> cancels the selection and the display is exited.The measuring type is added for both sides of the measurement. The zeropoint offset value is automatically enabled after the measurement.




General structure

Fig. 4-14: Display to select the measuring typeF-key navigation area ● <1>..<4>: Selects measuring type

● <F9>: Exits this screen

4.6.3 Setting the Zero Point Offset Values for Milling MachinesSetting the Zero Point Offset Value Either with Type 1, 2 or 3

Application Select either type 1, 2 or 3 in the "display of the measuring types" and set thezero point offset value in the "single-side mode"

General structure

Fig. 4-15: Setting the zero point offset for either the type 1, 2 or 3F-key navigation area See chapter 4.6.1 "Setting the Zero Point Offset" on page 48

Setting the Zero Point Offset Values with Type 4Application Select either type 4 in the "display of the measuring types" and set the zero

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General structure

Fig. 4-16: Setting the zero point offset values with type 4Measurement sequence1. Sets measuring point A2. Sets measuring point B3. Applies the measuring points; calculates the zero point offset values and

activates it4. Returns to screen 1.)

F-key navigation area See Setting the zero point offset, page 48● <F6>: Sets measuring point A and displays screen 2.)● <F6>: Sets measuring point B and displays screen 3.)● <F6>: Applies the measuring points; calculates the zero point offset val‐

ues and activates it● <F9>: Returns to screen 1.)● <F8>: Returns to the previous screen and deletes the determined meas‐

uring points.● <F9>: Aborts the measurement and returns to the screen 1.)




4.7 Display of the Zero Point OffsetApplication The zero point offset table can contain up to five groups with correction

blocks, each containing the offset values G54.x to G59.x. Press <Screendown> and <Screen up> to make all offset specifications visible. Abort zerooffsets for group x with G53.x. A zero offset table can include up to 12 axes.The axis unit is displayed in the lower section of the table ([mm] or [inch] forlinear axes, [°] for rotary axes).Edit all zero offset specifications for an axis in this table. Only the axis typecannot be edited.Modify a value as follows:1. Select the target value.2. Press <Enter> to edit the value.3. Modify the value.4. Press <Enter> again to apply or <Esc> to discard the change.

General structure

Fig. 4-17: Zero point offset displayF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Indicates the next ZO bank. Maximum of ZO 5 banks.● <F3>: Indicates the previous ZO bank.● <F4>: Opens the screen to set the zero point values.● <F8>: Opens the F-key bar to configure the ZO display.● <F9>: Exits this screenNavigation level 2● <F2>: Creates a new empty ZO table with all existing axes. The existing

ZO table is deleted.● <F4>: Switches the axis type of the selected axis (linear axis <-> rotary

axis)● <F5>: Switches the unit of the ZO table (mm <-> inch)


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4.8 CPL Variable DisplayApplication This screen displays the CPL variables and allows to edit them.

The editor comprises two displays. One display shows the favorites and theother display shows all variables. To view variables quickly, add your prefer‐red variables to the favorites.Modify the variable value as follows:1. Select the cell.2. Press <Enter> to edit the value.3. Press <Enter> again to apply or <Esc> to discard the change.

General structure

Fig. 4-18: Display of the CPL variables (result of the following selection)F-key navigation Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Opens the configuration screen for the CPL variable list.● <F3>: Deletes the variable at the cursor position from the displayed vari‐

able list.● <F4>: Deletes all variables in the displayed variable list.● <F5>: Displays all CPL variables.● <F9>: Exits the current screen.


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"All CPL Variables" structure

Fig. 4-19: "All CPL Variables" screen (variable selection)F-key navigation Navigation level 1

● <F8>: Specifies a variable selected by the bar.● <F9>: Returns to the "CPL Variables" screen





4.9 NC Analyzer Screens4.9.1 CPL Variable Debugger

Application The NC Analyzer analyzes running part programs.The debug mode (continue debug step or debug mode) is only to be set if apart program is selected in the "Automatic screen". Only if this is the case,breakpoints can be set in the "NC Analyzer" screen or CPL variables can bemonitored.The program is displayed in the middle of the screen, the breakpoints on theleft and the monitoring area for CPL variables in the lower section.Enable a part program as follows:1. Open the "Automatic screen".2. Press <SelProg> to select a part program.3. A part program is enabled.Set the debug mode as follows:1. Press <Auto> in the machine control panel to open the "automatic

screen".2. Press <Program Functions>.3. Press <Expert> in the M-key area.4. Press <Analyze single block> to debug in single step mode.5. Press <Analyze continuous block> to debug in continuous block mode.

The program is read-only in analyzer screens.Up to 18 breakpoints can be set in the NC kernel.

General structure

Fig. 4-20: NC Analyzer screenF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Sets a breakpoint. White indicates that the breakpoint is not ena‐bled. Red indicates that the breakpoint is enabled.


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● <F3>: Deletes all breakpoints.● <F4>: Displays a breakpoint list.● <F5>: Opens the "CPL Variables" display.● <F6>: Deletes the monitoring list.● <F9>: Exits this screen

Press <F2> again and a breakpoint in the line is deleted.




4.9.2 Display the Breakpoint ListApplication The breakpoint list displays all breakpoint information.

General structure

Fig. 4-21: Display of the breakpoint listF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Deletes the selected breakpoint information.● <F3>: Enables a disabled breakpoint and disables an enabled break‐

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4.10 Graphic Screen4.10.1 Turning Version

Application Due to the different machines, there are three views for the traversing dis‐tance display:● Front view● Rear view● Vertical viewOn top, the screen displays the current tool position information in the MCS(e.g. position of the x-axis and z-axis as well as the feed rate.

General structure

Fig. 4-22: Screen of the graphic viewF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Deletes the tool tracking view.● <F4>: Indicates the tool tracking in front view.● <F5>: Indicates the tool tracking in rear view.● <F6>: Indicates the tool tracking in vertical view.● <F9>: Exits this screen

M-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <M1>: Moves the visible screen area up.● <M2>: Moves the visible screen area down.● <M3>: Moves the visible screen area to the right.● <M4>: Moves the visible screen area to the left.● <M5>: Zooms in the screen to the screen center.● <M6>: Zooms out the screen to the screen center.● <M7>: Adjusts the size of the displayed screen to the traversing mo‐

tions. All traversing motions are always displayed.● <M8>: Displays the G0 commands.




4.10.2 Milling VersionApplication Based on the different levels of the coordinate system. Five views are availa‐

ble:● Front view (X-Z)● Top view (X-Y)● Side view (Y-Z)● Isometric view (X-Y-Z)● Total view (displays all views at the same time)On top, the screen displays the tool position information in the MCS (e.g. theposition of each axis and the feed rate).

General structure

Fig. 4-23: Screen of the graphic viewF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Deletes the traversing distance display.● <F4>: Indicates the traversing distance display in x-z plane.● <F5>: Indicates the traversing distance display in x-y plane.● <F6>: Indicates the traversing distance display in y-z plane.● <F7>: Indicates the traversing distance display in 3D view (x-y-z).● <F8>: Indicates all views.● <F9>: Exits this screen

M-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <M1>: Moves the visible screen area up.● <M2>: Moves the visible screen area down.● <M3>: Moves the visible screen area to the right.● <M4>: Moves the visible screen area to the left.● <M5>: Zooms in the screen to the screen center.● <M6>: Zooms out the screen to the screen center.


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● <M7>: Adjusts the size of the displayed screen to the traversing mo‐tions. All traversing motions are always displayed.

● <M8>: Displays the G0 commands.




4.11 Overview Screen of the Active OffsetApplication This screen displays the active zero offset and the current tool offset data.

General structure

Fig. 4-24: Overview display of the active tool offsetF-key navigation area Navigation level 1



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4.12 Block SearchApplication In automatic mode, this function assists the positioning of the starting line of

the NC program.Proceed as follows:1. Enable automatic mode.2. Select a part program.3. Press <Program Functions> ⇒ <Block Search> in the M-key area and

open the NC editor.4. Press <Find> in F-Key area and open the quick input bar.5. Enter a keyword for the search and press <Enter> to apply the word.

The focus jumps to the line of the keyword which also labels the begin‐ning of the program.

6. Press <Go To> and return to the "automatic screen".7. Press <Cycle Start> to run the program on the machine control panel

General structure

Fig. 4-25: Block searchF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Returns to the "automatic screen".● <F3>: Opens the quick input bar to search for a keyword.● <F4>: Searches for the keyword in the next line.● <F5>: Searches for the keyword in the previous line.● <F9>: Exits this screen

Prerequisites for the <Go To> function:1. Automatic mode.2. The program block has an "N" number.

M-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <M1>: Adjust program to current position.




4.13 PLC-HMI SoftkeysApplication The M-keys on this screen are an extension of the keys on the machine con‐

trol panel. Use them to define new functions for the PLC.This function is based on the three following PLC variables:● MKeyEna[2]~[4]: Variable array enabled (from bit 2 to bit 4).● MKeyIn[2]~[4]: Variable array input (from bit 2 to bit 4).● MKeyOut[2]~[4]: Variable array output (from bit 2 to bit 4).Assign these keys as follows:1. Open (or create) the "/usrfep/text/usertext.xxx"1) file.2. Modify the "Description y2)" text in the section ";soft key".1)xxx = language code; for Chinese 086, for English 044.(2y = Description index.Example:

Example:

;softkeyDescription 1Description 2Description 3Description 4… …

Refer to "1st instance: Section of the softkey text." on page 143General structure

Fig. 4-26: SoftkeysF-key navigation area Navigation level 1



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M-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <M1>: Indicates the previous softkey group.● <M8>: Indicates the following softkey group.● <M2 ... M7>: Sets the status bit of the corresponding bit to 1 or resets it

to 0.




4.14 PLC-HMI VariablesApplication This function supports the MTB users when modifying PLC variable values in

an HMI screen. A functional description of the specified variable is also avail‐able.Individual functional descriptions can be defined in the file "/usrfep/text/user‐text.049". In this file, the description text modules have to start with ";PLC-HMI Variable". The line labels have to be as follows: "DB21[1~32]","DB22[1~32]", "DB31[1~32]" or "DB32[1~32]", followed by a message. Notethat there has to be a space between the label and the description text.Example:

Example file for PLC-HMI variables

;PLC-HMI variableDB21[1] It is the displayed description for the variable DB21[1]DB22[2] It is the displayed description for the variable DB22[2]DB31[6] It is the displayed description for the variable DB31[6]DB32[8] It is the displayed description for the variable DB32[8]

General structure

Fig. 4-27: "PLC Variables" displayF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F9>: Exits this screenM-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <M1>: Indicates the values in decimals.● <M2>: Indicates the values in hexadecimals.● <M3>: Indicates the values in octals.● <M4>: Indicates the values in binaries.


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4.15 Two Channel DisplayApplication If the controller is set to have two channels, Two channel display can be

opened

Steps to open the two channel display: OP-key<Machine>-> F-key<next>-> F-key<TwoChan>.Back to one channel display mode: OP-key<Machine>-> F-key<next>-> F-key<OneChan>.AUTO,MANUAL and MDI all can open two channel display.

Can use hot key “Ctrl+S” to switch channelChannel switch function need to be active in PLC. Refer to chap‐ter 10.1 "Interface between PLC and HMI" on page 139

General structure

Fig. 4-28: Two Channel Display

F-key and M-key are the same as one channel display mode.




4.16 OverwritingApplication If an NC program is processed, the operator can process one or multiple NC

blocks with this function without deselecting the program. The NC blocks areprocessed at the position at which the program was stopped.In the automatic machine screen, press <M8> "Program Functions" and<M6> "Overwrite". The overwrite mode is enabled and <M6> is "highlighted".Press <M6> again to disable the "overwrite" mode. The key is displayed nor‐mally again.Enter the NC block to be enabled in the <overwrite> mode. Press <F3> "Acti‐vate single block". Subsequently, press the "Program start" key at the controlpanel. The NC block is processed. Press the "Program start" button again af‐ter processing to continue the paused NC program.

This function can only be used if the NC program was "stopped".

The operator is responsible to enter reasonable NC blocks in theoverwrite mode.

General structure

Fig. 4-29: "Overwrite" displayF-key navigation area For the F-key assignment, refer to the chapter chapter 4 "Ma‐

chine Operating Area" on page 39For the M-key assignment, refer to the chapter chapter 4 "Ma‐chine Operating Area" on page 39


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4.17 TeachInApplication The operator can use this function to create an NC program by traversing ax‐

es and monitoring the current position and distances.In the automatic mode in the machine operation view, press <M8> ProgramFunctions and <M4> Teach In.The "Teach In" mode opens.

1. If no NC program is active, the "Teach In" function is openeddirectly.

2. If an NC program is active and the control is in status Ready,the message "During the "Teach In", the active NC programis deselected. Do you want to proceed?" is displayed afterpressing the TeachIn M-key. The F-key display shows thekeys <F8 Yes> and <F9 No>.When pressing <No>, you return to the previous F-key level.When pressing <Yes>, the "Teach In" function is opened.

General structure

Fig. 4-30: "Teach In" displayF-key navigation area For the F-key assignment, refer to the chapter 4 Machine ope‐

rating area, page 39M-key navigation area M-key level 1

● <M1>: Point entry: An NC block for a motion in lines (G0/G1) is createdwith the current axis position. The generated NC block is displayed inthe input field in the lower end of the NC editor. The Nc block can still bechange, e.g. to add an F-value. By pressing <Enter>, the NC block isenabled and the control goes to state "Ready". By pressing the <NCStart> key, the NC block that is subsequently displayed as new line inthe NC Editor is executed. A new line number is generated and dis‐played in the input field. By pressing <ESC>, the NC block execution iscanceled.




● <M2> Enter circle: Opens the 2nd M-key level● <M3> Enter T,F,S: Opens the "TFS input" screen. Edit individual param‐

eters and apply the TFS-NC block to the input field. By pressing <En‐ter>, the NC block is enabled and the control goes to state "Ready". Bypressing the <NC Start> key, the NC block that is subsequently dis‐played as new line in the NC Editor is executed. A new line number isgenerated and displayed in the input field. By pressing <ESC>, the NCblock execution is canceled.

● <M4> Enter cycle: Open the "Cycle groups" screen. Select a standardcycle, edit the values and apply the cycle. The standard cycle NC blockis generated and displayed in the input field. By pressing <Enter>, theNC block is enabled and the control goes to state "Ready". By pressingthe <NC Start> key, the NC block that is subsequently displayed as newline in the NC Editor is executed. A new line number is generated anddisplayed in the input field. By pressing <ESC>, the NC block executionis canceled.

● <M6>: Opens the dialog to save the file. At this point, the TeachIn pro‐gram can also be discarded. Saving simultaneously enabled the NCprogram for processing in the active channel.

● <M7>: Selects the first handwheel● <M8>: Selects the second handwheelM-key level 2● <M1>"MP-EP" (Center point - end point): Opens the method to define a

circle spanning 3 points on the cricle arc. The current position of the 3axes is used as starting point. Simulatenously, the 3-M key level isopened.<M2>"EP-R" (End point - radius): Opens the method to define a circlevia the starting and end point and the radius. The current position of theaxes is used as starting point. The M-key level 5 is opened.

M-key level 3● <M1>: Center point: Move the axes to a point on the crice in the direc‐

tion of machining (2nd point of the circle definition). Using this key, thepoint is specified and the 4th M-key level is opened.

● <M7>: Return to M-key level 3 and re-enter the 2nd point.● <M8> Cancel: Using this key, the input is canceled and M-key level 2 is

displayed again. The input dialog for a circle can be selected again.M-key level 4● <M1>: Move the axes to the end point of the circle section. Press the

key to apply the axes values.If the 3 entered point cannot be used to calculate a circle, the message"Incorrect input values. Please enter new values!" is displayed. The M-key level 3 is displayed to enter the 2nd point again.If the 3 points can be used for a correct circle, the calculated input in theinput field is applied and the M-key level 2 is displayed again.By pressing <Enter>, the NC block is enabled and the control goes tostate "Ready". By pressing the <NC Start> key, the NC block that issubsequently displayed as new line in the NC Editor is executed. A newline number is generated and displayed in the input field. By pressing<ESC>, the NC block execution is canceled.

● <M8> Cancel: Using this key, the input is canceled and M-key level 2 isdisplayed again. The input dialog for a circle can be selected again.


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M-key level 5● <M1>: Move the axes to the end point of the circle element. Subse‐

quently, press the key to set the current position of all axes as circle endpoint. The M-key level 6 is displayed.

● <M2>"CW": Using this key, the direction of rotation of the circle can beset. If the key is selected, the circle rotates in CW direction, otherwise inCCW direction.

● <M8> Cancel: Using this key, the input is canceled and M-key level 2 isdisplayed again. The input dialog for a circle can be selected again.

M-key level 6● <M1> Radius: Opens an input field with the message "Please enter a

radius value". Close the input of the radius with <Enter>.If the entered values are invalid, the message "Invalid values" is dis‐played and the M-key level 5 is displayed again. The end point and theradius has to be set again.If the value input is correct for the circle calculation, the calculated datais applied to the input field.By pressing <Enter>, the NC block is enabled and the control goes tostate "Ready". By pressing the <NC Start> key, the NC block that issubsequently displayed as new line in the NC Editor is executed. A newline number is generated and displayed in the input field. By pressing<ESC>, the NC block execution is canceled.

● <M2>"CW": Using this key, the direction of rotation of the circle can beset. If the key is selected, the circle rotates in CW direction, otherwise inCCW direction.

● <M7>: Return to M-key level 5 and re-enter the end point.● <M8> Cancel: Using this key, the input is canceled and M-key level 2 is

displayed again. The input dialog for a circle can be selected again.

After the NC block has been executed, the current axis position isalways used as start position for the next NC block.

Next steps● <M1>: Enter point. An NC block for a motion in lines (G0/G1) is created

with the current axis position. This NC block is displayed in the inputfield at the end of the editor. Press <Enter> to apply the NC block.

● <M2>: Enter circle. An NC block for a circular motion (G2/G3) is createdwith the current axis positions. This NC block is displayed in the inputfield at the end of the editor. Press <Enter> to apply the NC block.




4.18 User-Defined ScreensApplication A user-defined screen is opened. Users can configure user-defined screens

for their machine-specific application using special XML files. The screen lay‐out, elements and F-key functions can be specified in these files. User de‐fined screen are created by OEM most of time, the user defined screens inyour machine will be explained in the OEM documentation.In the automatic mode of the machine screen, press <Next> and <OEM> tostart the user screens. The user screens open only if the configuration file"Default.xml" is configured.The configuration file has to be saved in one of the following paths:1. /OEM/2. /usrfep/OEMThe interfaces searches for the configuration file in one of the paths men‐tioned once the user screens are opened. The file is searched for in thespecified order.

Special files have to be configured to use this function. For config‐uration details of the files, refer to chapter 6.8 "Display of userdefined screen editor" on page 105

General structure

Fig. 4-31: User-defined screenF-key navigation area ● <Fx>: Opens the "x." user screen if the configuration file is present.



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4.19 Recipe AdministrationApplication This is an extension for user-defined screens. Using this function, the ma‐

chine can be adjusted to the current requirements via NC recipes.The machine operator can change the parameter values in the NC recipe edi‐tor and can save the result in a special recipe data file.The machine operator can also decide to write these values to the systemand to select the NC program specified in the NC recipe data file.In the NC recipe editor, it is possible to load another NC recipe data file andto use these values.

The NC recipe editor is called from a user screen.

General structure

Fig. 4-32: NC recipe editor screenThe following different information is displayed in the status bar when movingthe cursor to the left or right in the table:● If the cursor is positioned on the 1st column, the data source and the

current value in the system are displayed.● If the cursor is positioned on the 2nd column, the entire parameter com‐

ment is displayed in the status bar.● If the cursor is positioned on the 3rd column, the valid value range of the

parameter is displayed.Move the cursor up or down to adjust the displayed information in the statusbar to the selected parameter. The help image is also adjusted.

F-key navigation area ● <F2>: Opens the file navigator screen.1. Press <F8> or <Enter >. If an NC recipe data file is selected, all pa‐

rameter values are imported from this file and replace the availablevalues. If no values are available for a parameter in the NC recipedata file, the data of the NC recipe definition file are read out and




these values are applied. The NC recipe editor is displayed withthe changed values.If the selected file is no NC recipe data file, an error message isoutput and a different file can be selected.

2. Press <F9> or <ESC> to cancel the import function and the NCrecipe editor is displayed again.

● <F7>: Opens the file navigator to save the current data values.Select a directory in the file navigator and enter a file name.1. Press <F8> or <Enter >. If no file is available, data is saved. If a file

is available, the machine operator is asked if the file is to be over‐written. Confirm with <Yes> to overwrite the file. Cancel the func‐tion with <Cancel>.The NC recipe editor is displayed again.

2. Press <F9 > or <ESC> to cancel saving. The NC recipe editor isdisplayed again.

● <F8>: All parameter values are saved in the recipe data file specifiedupon calling the file. All values are written to the corresponding datasources. The specified NC program is enabled (if an NC program isspecified and the NC is in automatic mode).

● <F9>: If one or several parameter data has been changed, the machineoperator is asked if he wants to save the values. Confirm with <Yes> tosave the data in the recipe data file.Subsequently, the screen is closed and the standard operating screen isdisplayed.

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5 Tool Operating Area5.1 General Information

Application This operating area manages tool data.This includes:● Tool geometry data.● Tool wear data.● Tool state data.

Operating the tool data table Use the arrow keys to move the cursor. If the selected field is a checkbox, setor reset the field with <Enter>.If the selected field is a text field, open the field editor with <Enter>. When theentries are complete, apply the data with <Enter>. <ESC> discards the data.

Colored data fields There are three additional colors for fields:● Red if the tool is disabled.● Orange if the tool is active.● Blue if the tool is selected.

Explanation on different data Tool dataT No. Tool number (T<T No.> M6)Edge Edge number (a tool can be provided with up to 16 edges in

the IndraMotion MTX micro)Position dataS Tool storage numberP Pocket number in tool storagePocket statusPB Bit disabled for pocket: If PB is enabled, no tool can be stor‐

ed/used in the pocketTool statustu Bit for tool: If this bit is enabled, the tool has already been

used.tw Tool service life, time warning: If enabled, the remaining tool

life is shorter than the tool warning lifeTL Bit disabled for tool: If this bit is enabled, the tool is disabled

and can no longer to be usedTPC Bit for coded tool place: If this bit is enabled, the tool returns

to its original placeTool life dataRemaining Remaining tool lifeWarning lim‐it

Tool life warning

Tool life Maximum tool lifeGeometryZ Z-geometry (length)X X-geometry (length)R-geometry Radius offsetORI Tool orientation 0-9 (G18)Wear



Tool Operating Area

Z Z-wear (length)X X-wear (length)RAD Radius wear

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5.2 Geometry Data Screen5.2.1 Turning Version

General structure

Fig. 5-1: Geometry data screenF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Inserts a new tool into the current line.● <F3>: Opens the "Tool Editor".● <F4>: Removes a specified tool.● <F5>: Toggles data for the tool edge.● <F6>: Opens the "Set Tool" screen.● <F7>: Opens the "Tool Geometry" screen.● <F8>: Opens the "Tool Wear" screen.● <F9>: Opens the "Tool Status" screen.

M-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <M1>: Enables the "PB" checkbox (pocket disabled).● <M2>: Enables the "TL" checkbox (tool disabled).● <M3>: Opens the help display for the tool orientation.● <M8>: Quick input of the additive value.

<M3> of the tool orientation is only displayed if the tool orientationwas configured in the file "/usrfep/hmi_tool_list.cfg".



Tool Operating Area

5.2.2 Milling VersionGeneral structure

Fig. 5-2: Geometry data screenF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Inserts a new tool into the current line.● <F3>: Opens the "Tool Editor".● <F4>: Removes a specified tool.● <F5>: Toggles data for the tool edge.● <F6>: Opens the "Set Tool" screen.● <F7>: Opens the "Tool Geometry" screen.● <F8>: Opens the "Tool Wear" screen.● <F9>: Opens the "Tool Status" screen

M-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <M1>: Enables the "PB" checkbox (pocket disabled).● <M2>: Enables the "TL" checkbox (tool disabled).● <M8>: Quick input of the additive value.


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5.3 Wear Data Screen5.3.1 Turning Version

General structure

Fig. 5-3: Wear data screenF-key navigation area For further information, refer to Chapter 5.2 Geometry data screen, page 77.M-key navigation area For further information, refer to Chapter 5.2 Geometry data screen, page 77.



Tool Operating Area


Fig. 5-4: Wear data screenF-key navigation area For further information, refer to Chapter 5.2 Geometry data screen, page 77.M-key navigation area For further information, refer to Chapter 5.2 Geometry data screen, page 77.


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5.4 Status Data ScreenGeneral structure

Fig. 5-5: Status data screenF-key navigation area For further information, refer to Chapter 5.2 Geometry data screen, page 77.M-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <M1>: Enables the "PB" checkbox (pocket disabled).● <M2>: Enables the "TL" checkbox (tool disabled).● <M3>: Enables the "TPC" checkbox (tool place coded).● <M4>: Enables the "tu" checkbox (tool used).● <M5>: Enables the "tw" checkbox (tool service life, time warning).● <M8>: Quick input of the additive value.



Tool Operating Area

5.5 Tool Editor5.5.1 Turning Version

Application Use the tool editor to change the individual tool elements.The individual elements are described in the chapter 5.1 General Informa‐tion, page 75.Change the selected field with the arrow keys or the <TAB> key.

General structure

Fig. 5-6: Screen to edit tool dataF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Indicates the data of the next tool.● <F3>: Indicates the data of the previous tool.● <F4>: Toggles to the next edge data.● <F5>: Toggles to the previous edge data.● <F8>: Saves the current tool data.● <F9>: Aborts the change of the current tool.


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Fig. 5-7: Screen to edit tool dataF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Indicates the data of the next tool.● <F3>: Indicates the data of the previous tool.● <F4>: Toggles to the next edge data.● <F5>: Toggles to the previous edge data.● <F8>: Saves the current tool data.● <F9>: Aborts the change of the current tool.



Tool Operating Area

5.6 Tool Setting Screen5.6.1 General Information

Application Set the geometric values of the active edge. Wear data is set to 0.

If the displayed value is "null", the current edge is invalid. Checkwhether the current edge is available.

5.6.2 Turning VersionGeneral structure

Fig. 5-8: Tool setting screenF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Opens the quick input bar to set the x-geometry data.Proceed as follows:1. Open the quick input bar.2. Enter the value into the editing field.3. Press <Enter> to apply the value or <Esc> to discard it.

● <F3>: Opens the quick input bar to set the z-geometry data. Refer to theprevious section.


● <M2>: Sets the tool using the diameter.If this key is enabled, the "Diameter" checkbox is set and the x-geometry val‐ue is calculated as diameter. Otherwise, the checkbox is not set and the x-geometry value is calculated as radius.


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Fig. 5-9: Tool setting screenF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Opens the quick input bar to set the z-geometry data.Proceed as follows:1. Open the quick input bar.2. Enter the value into the editing field.3. Press <Enter> to apply the value or <Esc> to discard it.




Tool Operating Area

5.7 Help Screen of the Tool OrientationApplication This screen displays all tool orientation values for a configured machine type.

This is required to enter tool data.General structure

Fig. 5-10: Help screen of the tool orientationF-key navigation area



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6 Program Operating Area6.1 General Information

Application Press <Program> on the OP-key area to enter the program operating area.The default screen is the file explorer.

6.2 File ExplorerApplication The file explorer contains a tree structure for the folders, a file list and a file

path. It displays the directory and file structure of the NC file system. It alsoopens and saves files.

Users with "Operator" or "Guest" rights can only openPROG,USB and NET directories

File names may not consist of more than eight characters. Exceeding charac‐ters are replaced by a "~".Press <Enter> to rename the currently selected file in the file list.Press <space> to select multiple files.

General structure

Fig. 6-1: File explorerF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Opens the navigation level "New".● <F3>: Opens the selected file.Support text file, program file and user de‐

fined screen file.● <F5>: Opens the navigation level for deletion.● <F6>: The selected files are "cut" and copied to the clipboard.● <F7>: The selected files are "copied" to the clipboard.● <F9>: Pastes the files from the clipboard into the selected position.



Program Operating Area

To delete a folder, delete the folder content first.A folder cannot be copied or cut.

Navigation level "New"● <F2>: Opens the input bar to create a new folder name.● <F3>: Opens the editor to create a new NC program.● <F4>: Opens the editor to create a new NC text file.● <F5>: Opens the editor to create a new User defined screen.

If the file "/usrfep/program_start.npg" exists, the content is auto‐matically written to the beginning of the new NC program.If the file "/usrfep/program_end" exists, the content is automatical‐ly written to the end of the new NC program.

Navigation level "Delete"● <F8>: Deletes the file selected in the file explorer.● <F9>: Aborts the action and returns to navigation level 1.

M-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <M2>: Open directory /prog.● <M3>: Open directory /usb.● <M4>: Open directory /net.● <M5>: Open root directory. Only "MTB" can open it.● <M6>: Opens the search dialog.● <M7>: Sets a filter for the list display● <M8>: Sets a sorting sequence for the display. It can be sorted in as‐

cending and descending order.

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6.3 NC Editor Application The NC editor edits NC programs.

The path of an already opened file is displayed at the top of the editor. Thearrow keys move the cursor in the editor.The line number of the current file and its total line number are shown at theright of the status bar.

Edit only NC part programs with the NC editor. However, the texteditor can edit all text files except for binary files.

General structure

Fig. 6-2: NC editorF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Switches to navigation level 2.● <F3>: Opens the quick input bar to enter a search term.● <F4>: Browses for the next location containing the search term.● <F5>: Browses for the preceding location containing the search term.● <F7>: Opens the file explorer to save the file.● <F8>: Opens the file explorer to save the file in another folder or under a

different name.● <F9>: Exits this screenNavigation level 2● <F2>: Creates a new line in front of the current line.● <F3>: Allows line selection. Press the key again to cancel the selection.● <F4>: Copies the selected text.● <F5>: Cuts the selected text.● <F6>: Deletes the selected text.● <F7>: Pastes the copied or cut text.● <F9>: Returns to the previous navigation level.




M-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <M1>: Opens the input mask for the program initialization of "Tool",

"Feed" and "Spindle".● <M2>: If a cycle was programmed in the current line, the "standard cy‐

cle mask editor" opens. If no cycle is programmed, the "standard NC cy‐cle group screen" is displayed (display of the standard NC cycles).

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6.4 "Standard NC Cycles" Display6.4.1 General Information

Application This screen is an effective tool for the NC workpiece programming. GenerateNC codes by selecting geometric elements and technological sequences us‐ing cycle requests and specified parameters.All standard NC cycles are categorized in multiple groups. Use the navigationmenu to select the NC cycle and to edit the parameters.User can also define his own cycles and configure cycle input mask.

6.4.2 Display of the "Standard NC Cycle Groups" Application There are several NC cycle groups containing several standard cycles each.

New cycle groups can be created and multiple cycles can be added to thesegroups. Further cycle groups can also be added to the groups.For more detailed information, refer to the manual "Standard NC Cycles".

General structure

Fig. 6-3: Display of the standard NC cycle groupsF-key navigation area F-key Navigation level 1

● <Config>: Open F-key Navigation level 2 and enter group configurationmode.

● <Back>: Back to up level group.● <Select>: Enter a group number to switch to the screen for the specified

cycle group or enter a "G-code cycle" to switch to the NC cycle editor.● <Abort>: Aborts the screen of the standard NC cycle group and returns

to the display of the standard NC editor.F-key Navigation level 2● <Delete>: Delete a group or a cycle. The deleted cycles are still in the

display of adding cycleschapter 6.4.4 "Display of Adding Standard Cy‐cles" on page 93

● <AddGroup>:Add a new group.




● <AddCycle>: Open display of adding cycles to select a cycle.● <Back>: Open F-key Navigation level 1.

M-key navigation area M-key Navigation level 1● <M1>: Indicates the previous page of the NC cycle groups.● <M8>: Indicates the next page of the NC cycle groups.

In the cycle group display, the focus of the cursor can be set tothe input field or to the overview images. The operator can togglebetween the two positions using the <TAB> key.If the cursor is located in the overview images, move the cursoron the images using the arrow keys. If the cursor is located on acycle group image, open this cycle group with <Enter>. If the cur‐sor is located on a cycle image, press <Enter> to open the cycleeditor.

6.4.3 Display of the "Standard NC Cycle Editor" This screen displays details about the specified standard NC cycle.If the parameter name is followed by a "*" in the parameter list, the parameteris mandatory. Otherwise, it is an optional parameter. If "#" is displayed in thetable while changing a specified parameter, the selected parameters arelinked with a changed parameter. The value of the selected parameter has tobe valid at the same time. Move the cursor in the table and the attribute spec‐ifications (described as "ParameterName:[ValueType][ValueRange]Descrip‐tion") of the parameter are displayed in the lower section. If there are no at‐tribute specified, these are not displayed. If there is an image linked to theparameter, the image is displayed in the left section. Otherwise, the previousimage is displayed.Explanations for editing purposes:

1. Set the cursor to the parameter value position to be modified.2. Press <Enter> to switch to the change mode.3. Press <Enter> again to apply or <Esc> to discard the change.

If the value is invalid, the line is highlighted in "red".If a parameter is displayed in grey while a specified parameter is modified,the highlighted parameter is an alternative to the changed parameter. Thus,the value of the highlighted parameter does not have to be entered.Value type:● Real: Value of type "Float"● Int: Value of type "Integer"● String: Character string

Press <M2> in the NC editor to open the cycle group overview.Select a cycle group and apply it with <Enter>. Select another cy‐cle and press <Enter> to select the cycle.


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General structure

Fig. 6-4: Display of the standard cycle editorF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F7>: Returns to the previous screen.● <F8>: Applies the selected cycle for the NC editor.● <F9>: Aborts the selected cycle and returns to the NC editor.

M-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <M4>: Use this key to select a starting number for "S"-parameters and

an end number for "E"-parameters, if available.Select as follows:1. Set the focus to the "S"-parameter or "E"-parameter row.2. Press <Search> and switch to the editor.3. Press <Start> to select the starting number for the "S"-parameter.4. Press <End> to select the end number for the "E"-parameter.

● <M5>: Indicates optional parameters.

For special parameters, e.g. "S"-, "E"- and "T"-parameters, substi‐tute the parameter value with <Search>. To set the "S"- or "E" -parameter, the NC block has to start with an "N" and a number. Atool can be selected for "T"-parameters.

6.4.4 Display of Adding Standard CyclesApplication Select a cycle for a cycle group from the existing cycle here.

Press <F4> in the configuration display in the standard cycles.




General structure

Fig. 6-5: Adding standard cyclesF-key navigation area <Delete> and <Edit Cycle> is visable only when the current cycle is user de‐

fine cycle. Standard cycles can't be delete or edit.● <New Cycle> - Create a new cycle.● <Delete> - Delete current user defined cycle. The cycle is deleted forev‐

er.● <Edit Cycle> - Edit current user defined cycle.● <Select> - Add current cycle to cycle group display.● <Cancel> - Cancel current operation.

M-key navigation area ● <<<>: Displays the previous page of the cycle overview.● <>>>: Displays the following page of the cycle overview.


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6.4.5 Display of the User Cycle editorGeneral structure

Fig. 6-6: Configuration Display of the User CycleBasic operations Edit the parameter name, comment, and defualt value in the table directly.

Status bar display some basic information of current parameter.F-key navigation area ● <Cyc Config> - Open configuration display of user cycle chapter 6.4.6

"Configuration Display of User Cycle" on page 96，Setting picture, Gcode, and comment information of this cycle.

● <Add Para> - Open display of user cycle parameter editor chapter 6.4.7 "Display of User Cycle Parameter Editor" on page 97to add a new pa‐rameter for this cycle.

● <Edit Para> - Edit the selected cycle.● <Del Para> - Delete the selected cycle.● <Save> - Save and exit current display.● <Cancel> - Not save and exit current display.




6.4.6 Configuration Display of User CycleGeneral structure

Fig. 6-7: User Cycle ConfigurationBasic operations "Name" is the G code of the current cycle.

"Comment" is the commment of the current cycle. it can be input with text ortext label"4th instance: Section of the User define screen text." on page 144"Picture" is the picture of the cycle，can be set by F-key

"<" and ">" are not allowed to be inputed.

F-key navigation area ● <Sel Pic> - Open explorer to select picture for cycle.● <Del Pic> - Delete cycle picture.● <Confirm> - Save and back to main display.● <Back> - Cancel and back to main display.


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6.4.7 Display of User Cycle Parameter EditorGeneral structure

Fig. 6-8: User Cycle Parameter EditorBasic operations "Name" is parameter name, a-z and A-Z characters are suggested to be used

here."Type" is parameter type, can choose string,int,enum,and real."Mandatory" means the parameter is mandatory or not."Default" is the defult value of the parameter."Range" is the range of the parameterRange is different according to the parameter type● if the type is string, input "1,23" means the minimum length of string is 1

and maximum length is 23.● if the type is real or int, input "1,23" means the minimum value is 1 and

maximum value is 23.● if the type is enume,input "1,2,abc" means "1","2" or "abc" can be selec‐

ted."Pair" is used to set the pair group of paramters. if one parameter in the pairgroup is set, all other parameters also need to be set which have the samepair group."Alt" is used to set the alt group of paramters. if one parameter in the altgroup is set, all other parameters can't to be set which have the same altgroup."Comment" is the commment of the current parameter. it can be input withtext or text label"4th instance: Section of the User define screen text." onpage 144"Picture" is the picture of the parameter，can be set by F-key

F-key navigation area ● <Sel Pic> -Open explorer to select picture for the parameter● <Del Pic> -Delete parameter picture.● <Confirm> - Save and back to main display.




● <Back> - Cancel and back to main display.


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6.5 Text EditorThe text editor displays and edits all text files except for binary files. The texteditor is similar to the NC editor. For more information, refer to Chapter 6.3 NC editor, page 89.

General structure

Fig. 6-9: Text editor




6.6 Contour Editor Application Create workpiece contours from basic elements (such as a line or a circle)

and the corresponding transition elements. The contour is graphically dis‐played on the screen at the same time. The NC code is automatically createdwhen applying the data and saved in the NC editor.

General structure

Fig. 6-10: Start screen

Explaining the status in the navigation area:● Red: Only one starting point available● Yellow: A starting point is available but the input of the con‐

tour elements is incomplete● Green: A starting point is available and all contour elements

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Fig. 6-11: Edit elementF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F6>: Deletes the active element. The corresponding element in thenavigation area is also removed.

● <F7>: If the entered conditions are correct, the element is applied. Theicon background color in the navigation area turns white. In the graphicdisplay, the corresponding element is displayed as black, continuousline if the contour meets all required conditions. The F-key bar is switch‐ed to the "Navigation level two".If the entered elements are not correct, the message "The current ele‐ment status is inocrrect. A new element cannot be inserted" is reqpor‐ted.

● <F8>: Canceling the function "Edit contour" and return to the NC-Editor.

The key <Delete> is not displayed in the starting point

The transitions elements chamfer or rounding can be selected byentering in the "Transition" field and a corresponding value can beentered in the "Value" field.




Element selection

Fig. 6-12: Insert element selectionF-key navigation area Navigation level 2

● < ⇔ >: A line is inserted in parallel to the main axis. The icon for a mainaxis parallel element is displayed with an "orange" background. Theproperties view of the element is adjusted.

● < ⇕>: A line is inserted in parallel to the secondary axis. The icon for asecondary axis parallel element is displayed with an "orange" back‐ground. The properties view of the element is adjusted.

● < ⇖>: An inclined line is inserted. The icon for an "inclined" line elementis displayed with an "orange" background. The properties view of the el‐ement is adjusted.

● < ↻>: A circle is inserted in CW direction. The icon for a CW circle ele‐ment is displayed with an "orange" background. The properties view ofthe element is adjusted.

● <↺>: A circle is inserted in CCW direction. The icon for a CCW circle el‐ement is displayed with an "orange" background. The properties view ofthe element is adjusted.

● <F7>: Editing the current element. The background color of the icon inthe navigation area turns "orange". The selected element is marked withred lines in the graphic display. The attributes of the selected elementcan be written on again. F-Key level 2 is displayed.

● <F8>: Return to the NC programm editor. The NC code is automaticallygenerated from the available contour.

● <F9>: Return to the first F-key level.

The <Save> key is not displayed as long as only the starting pointis edited or an element is edited while still active.

M-key navigation area ● < ⇑>: Moves the drawn contour up.● < ⇓>: Moves the drawn contour down.● < ⇒>: Moves the drawn contour to the right.


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● < ⇐>: Moves the drawn contour to the left.● <M5>: Zooms the contour in.● <M6>: Zooms the contour out.● <M7>: Adjusts the contour to the display area.




6.7 Search FileApplication Using the entered data, the search function browses all file names and dis‐

plays the result in a list. Individual files can be edited, deleted, cut, copied oropened in the result list.

General structure

Fig. 6-13: Search FileF-key navigation area Navigation level one - Search screen

● <F2>: Using the entered keywords, the file names in the current directo‐ry are scanned.

● <F9>: Return to the first F-key level.Navigation level two - No files found● <F9>: Return to the first F-key level.Navigation level three - Displayed search results● <F2>: Closes the search result display and jumps to the selected file.● <F3>: Opens the selected file in the editor.● <F5>: Deletes the selected file.● <F6>: "Cuts" the selected file.● <F7>: Copies the selected file.● <F9>: Return to the first F-key level.Navigation level four - Enable NC program● <F8>: Closes the search function and enables the selected NC program

in the Automatic operation mode.● <F9>: Return to the first F-key level.

Menu level 4 is displayed if the search function is used when se‐lecting an NC program in the machine operating area.

M-key navigation area ● <M3>: If the key is pressed, the subdirectories are also scanned.● <M6>: Opens the text input field for the "Search" function.


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6.8 Display of user defined screen editor6.8.1 Main display

Application New or modify a user defined screen.

OP Key<Program>-><New>-><UserScr>.Or Open user screen file in explorer.

General structure

Fig. 6-14: User defined screen editor

refer to chapter 11.5 "User Screen" on page 146





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7 Maintenance Operating Area7.1 General Information

Open the maintenance operating area using operating area key <Maintain>.The maintenance screen is the initial screen.

7.2 Maintenance ScreenApplication The maintenance operating area includes system information and product

data.System information● Current User ID (account name).Production Data● Runtime: Actual runtime in seconds since feed start.● Cycle Time: Actual cycle time of the program (in seconds) from start to

M30.● Parts Counter: Counter for the selected part program.Account:There are four account levels for the MTX micro (from high to low):● MTB (for OEMs), has all rights.● Operator (for the machine operator), no modification rights except for

the limited MTB rights:– Parameters (including machine and drive parameters).– Restart system.– Backup system data.– Restore system.– Operate PLC.– Set options.– Change files (text file and part program).

● Guest (for guests), no modification rights for files; the limited "user"rights apply.

The default account is "Guest". If a user logs in with one of the other threeaccounts and reboots the system without logging off, the default account is"Operator".

Production data Runtime: Actual time for program processing (from the first program start,unit in seconds).Cycle time: Actual time of the last program cycle (from program start to M30,unit in seconds).Parts counter: Number of manufactured parts.



Maintenance Operating Area

General structure

Fig. 7-1: Maintenance screenF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Opens navigation level 2 to log in/out. For account rights, log intothe NC system using the specified account and password.

● <F3>: Logs off from the current account.● <F8>: Backs up all data on a USB memory stick.● <F9>: Restores all data backed up on the USB stick.

Backup data includes:● RAM file system● User FEPROM● Machine parameters● Permanent CPL variables● PLC programs and PLC data● System variables (SD variables)● Tool dataRestart the system manually after restoration.

The file format of the USB stick has to be FAT32 with at least 100MB of free memory capacity.

Navigation level 2 (logging into the system)● <F2>: Opens the input field to enter the password for logging in as oper‐

ator.● <F3>: Opens the input field to enter the password for logging in as MTB.● <F9>: Returns to the previous navigation level.

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The backup data of Sercos parameters is stored for each axis inthe file "DrvParBkup_Axis<axis index>.scs".To clone the machine, proceed as follows:

1. Back up the configuration data from the configured system.2. Create a machine clone using the USB stick with the backup

file




7.3 ArchivingApplication The user right "Operator" only allows to create a user archive on the internal

memory of the CF card. The user rights "MTB" allow additionally to create anMTB archive on the CF card.After archiving, the archives can be transferred (exported) to a USB stick.

General structure

Fig. 7-2: ArchivingF-key navigation area First level

● <F7>: Creates user archiving.● <F8>: Creates OEM archiving. To be created by the OEM before deliv‐

ery the machine.● <F9>: Aborts archivingSecond level● <F8>: Yes, perform archiving● <F9>: No, abort archivingThird level● <F8>: Archiving transferred (exported) to USB● <F9>: No, abort archivingFourth level● <F8>: Yes, export archiving data if USB stick available.● <F9>: No, abort archiving


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7.4 RestoringApplication The user right "Operator" only allows to restore user archives. User archives

are stored in the internal CF card memory or are imported from the USB stickfirst.The user rights "OEM" allow additionally to restore an MTB archive. OEM ar‐chives are stored in the internal CF card memory or are imported from theUSB stick first.

An archive import overwrites the internal archive memory on theCF card.

General structure

Fig. 7-3: RestoringF-key navigation area First level

● <F7>: Yes, restore from USB stick● <F8>: No, restore from the internal archive on the CF card● <F9>: Abort restorationSecond level● <F7>: Restore the user archive from the USB stick or the internal ar‐

chive on the CF card● <F8>: Restore the OEM archive from the USB stick or the internal ar‐

chive on the CF card● <F9>: Abort restorationThird level● <F8>: Confirm archive restoration● <F9>: Abort restorationFourth level● <F8>: Import the archive from the USB stick● <F9>: Abort restoration





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8 System Operating Area8.1 General Information

Application Press <System> in the OP-key area to go to the system operating area. Thedefault screen is the system screen.

8.2 System ScreenApplication This screen manages communication data and information on the active PLC

program including.● Network setting: Setting data for the network interface

– IP address– Subnet mask– Gateway

● PLC Program: Information on the currently loaded PLC program– Version: Version number of the PLC program– Date: Creation date of the PLC program

General structure

Fig. 8-1: Communication settingsF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Indicates the second navigation level to select the parameter da‐ta.

● <F4>: Opens the version display.● <F5>: Opens the channel selection dialog.● <F6>: Opens the quick input bar to enter the current user password.● <F7>: Opens the input field to enter the system time.● <F9>: Indicates the third navigation level for the reboot system.



System Operating Area

Navigation level 2● <F2>: Opens the screen for the axis settings.● <F3>: Opens the screen for the spindle settings.● <F4>: Opens the screen to set the reference position.● <F5>: Opens the "Machine Parameter Editor" screen.● <F6>: Opens the system data screen.● <F7>: Opens the "Drive Parameter Editor" screen.● <F8>: Opens the "Sercos I/O configuration screen".● <F9>: Returns to the previous navigation level.Navigation level 3● <F8>: System reboot.● <F9>: Aborts the action and returns to navigation level 1.

The default values for the IndraMotion MTX micro are:IP address: 192.168.142.250Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0Gateway: 0.0.0.0


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8.3 Machine Parameter Screens8.3.1 Machine Parameter Editor

Application Parameter classes:● Main parameter● Spindle parameter● Axis Parameters● SCS parameter● PLC parameter● AUXF parameter● GUI parameter● NCP parameter● NCO parameter● OPF parameter● SAFE parameter● COUP parameter● DIG parameter● MEAS parameter● PUN parameter● ONL parameter● MPS parameterFor additional information on the parameters, refer to the "Machine Parame‐ters" manual.

General structure

Fig. 8-2: Parameter managerThe tree structure on the left shows the internal structure of the specified pa‐rameter class. The structure is described in the blue bar on top and the pa‐rameters of this class are listed on the right.




Explanations on the parameter attributesID: Parameter identifierName: Parameter nameRange: Value range of the parameterDefault: Default parameter valueUnit: Unit of the parameter value ([UnitType][Unit])Attribute: Parameter attributes ([MACODA ID][SERCOS ID][ACT])

"ACT" indicates how the parameter are enabled:● IM: Immediately● CS: Cold start● RS: System reset

F-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <F2>: Opens the screen for the parameter search.● <F9>: Exits the parameter manager.

M-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <M1>: Indicates the parameter specifications based regarding the NC

configuration.● <M2>: Indicates the parameter specifications regarding the channels.● <M3>: Indicates the parameter specifications regarding the axes.● <M4>: Indicates the parameter specifications regarding the spindles.● <M5>: Indicates the parameter specifications regarding the Sercos com‐

munication.● <M6>: Indicates the parameter specifications regarding the Sercos pa‐

rameters.● <M7>: Indicates the parameter specifications regarding the NC/PLC in‐

terface.● <M8>: Returns to the previous navigation level.Navigation level 2● <M1>: Returns to the previous navigation level.● <M2>: Indicates the parameter specifications regarding the auxiliary

functions.● <M3>: Indicates the parameter specifications regarding the NC pro‐

gramming.● <M4>: Indicates the parameter specifications regarding the NC optimi‐

zation.● <M5>: Indicates the parameter specifications regarding the operating

functions.● <M6>: Indicates the parameter specifications regarding the safety func‐

tions.● <M7>: Indicates the parameter specifications regarding the intelligent

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● <M2>: Indicates the parameter specifications regarding the electronicaxis coupling.

● <M3>: Indicates the parameter specifications regarding digitization.● <M4>: Indicates the parameter specifications regarding the measure‐

ment.● <M5>: Indicates the parameter specifications regarding punching and

nibbling.● <M6>: Indicates the parameter specification regarding the online correc‐

tions.● <M7>: Indicates the parameter specifications to move to fixed stop.● <M8>: Indicates the next navigation level.Navigation level 4● <M1>: Returns to the previous navigation level.● <M2>: Indicates parameter specifications regarding the splines.● <M3>: Indicates parameter specifications regarding tangential tool con‐

trol.● <M4>: Indicates parameter specifications regarding thread cutting.● <M5>: Indicates parameter specifications regarding tool and workpiece

management.● <M6>: Indicates parameter specifications regarding transformations.● <M7>: Indicates parameter specifications regarding the path velocity-de‐

pendent output.

8.3.2 Machine Parameter Search ScreenApplication This screen searches for the parameters using a keyword.

General structure

Fig. 8-3: Parameter search screenSearch results are displayed in a list.Press <Enter> to edit a parameter in the list.




After the entry, press <Enter> to apply the value and <ESC> to cancel theentry.

F-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <F2>: Searches for parameters using the parameter ID, Macoda num‐

ber or Sercos number● <F3>: Searches for parameters using the parameter ID.● <F4>: Searches for parameters using the Macoda number.● <F5>: Searches for parameters using the Sercos number.● <F8>: Localizes a specified parameter and displays it in the machine

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8.4 Drive Parameter Screen8.4.1 Drive Parameter Editor

Application The drive type is displayed on the right top of the screen. Invalid parameterentries are immediately displayed in the lower part of the screen.Enter a specified parameter ID (or a keyword) into the drive parameter man‐ager to search for parameter attributes. The parameter value can only bechanged with "MTB" or "Engineer" access rights for the login account. Press<F8> to apply the modified data.

General structure

Fig. 8-4: Drive parameter managerName: Drive parameter nameValue: Drive parameter valueStatus: Drive parameter statusAxis: Name of the current axis

F-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <F2>: Indicates the parameter specifications on the next axis.● <F3>: Indicates the parameter specifications on the previous axis.● <F4>: Indicates the IDN parameter list (S-parameters).● <F5>: Indicates the first P-parameter in the IDN list.● <F6>: Indicates the previous parameter specifications.● <F7>: Indicates the next parameter specifications.● <F8>: Applies the modified data.● <F9>: Exits this screen

M-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <M1>: Switches to the Sercos programming mode.● <M2>: Switches to Sercos operation mode.● <M6>: Updates the value of the current parameter.




8.4.2 Mechanical Axis Setting ScreenApplication This screen displays some parameters of mechanical axes. The data in the

white box is editable and the data in the gray box is not editable. The deepblue frame outside the editing field indicates the cursor position. Move thecursor with arrow keys. Select an editing field with the cursor and enter andmodify data with <Enter>. Press <Enter> again to backup the changes. Press<Esc> to cancel this modification. The modified data becomes green.Press <F7> to apply all modified data. If the changed parameter is only activeafter restart or system reset, messages such as "Do you really want to restartthe system?" or "Do you really want to reset the system?" are displayed. Ad‐ditionally, the F-keys <Yes> and <No> are displayed to confirm the action.

General structure

Fig. 8-5: Screen for the mechanical axis settingF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Indicates correlation parameters for the next infeed axis.● <F3>: Indicates correlation parameters for the previous infeed axis.● <F7>: Enables all modified parameters for the actual infeed axis.● <F9>: Exits this screenNavigation level 2● <F8>: Reboots or resets the NC system.● <F9>: Cancels the action.


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8.4.3 Screen to Set Spindle DataApplication For more information on the operation, refer to Chapter8.4.2 Screen for the

Mechanical Axis Setting, page 120.General structure

Fig. 8-6: Screen to set spindle dataF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Indicates correlation parameters for the next spindle.● <F3>: Indicates correlation parameters for the previous spindle.● <F4>: Indicates correlation parameters for the next gear of the current

spindle.● <F5>: Indicates correlation parameters for the previous gear of the cur‐

rent spindle.● <F7>: Activates all modified parameters for the current spindle.● <F9>: Exits this screenNavigation level 2● <F8>: Reboots or resets the NC system.● <F9>: No reboot or system reset.

8.4.4 Screen to Set the Reference PositionFor more information on the operation, refer to Chapter8.4.2 Screen for theMechanical Axis Setting, page 120.

Power has to be on for absolute encoders, but the drive not ena‐bled.Power has to be on for incremental encoders and the drive ena‐bled.




General structure

Fig. 8-7: Screen to set the reference positionF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Indicates correlation parameters for the next axis.● <F3>: Indicates correlation parameters for the previous axis.● <F9>: Exits this screenNavigation level 2● <F8>: Reboots or resets the NC system.● <F9>: No reboot or system reset.

M-key navigation area Navigation level 1● <M3>: Enables the selected encoder.● <M6>: Sets the reference position for the selected encoder.

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8.5 Version DisplayApplication This screen displays version and copyright information.

The information includes the following data:● Software version● HMI firmware version● NC kernel firmware version● Drive firmware version

General structure

Fig. 8-8: Version displayF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Opens a screen that displays details on the firmware of the NCkernel.

● <F7>: Opens the screen for the firmware update of the drives.● <F9>: Exits this screen




8.6 Updating Drive FirmwareApplication This screen updates the drive firmware. After the update, reboot (switch off

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8.7 Screen to Display System DataApplication Displaying system data.

The system data structure is displayed on the left of the screen, the systemvariables and their values on the right.

General structure

Fig. 8-9: System data screenF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Updates the displayed system data.● <F9>: Exits this screen

Basic operation Press <Enter> to edit a value. Modify the value. Press <Enter> to apply thevalue. Press <ESC> to cancel the process.

Changing system dataNOTICEChanging system data is risky. Be careful when changing data.




8.8 Sercos I/O Configuration ScreenApplication The Sercos I/O configuration table is displayed. OEM users can enable and

disable Sercos I/O modules in this table by changing the active status.Position the cursor in the first column of the selected module. Press <Enter>to change the active status.

General structure

Fig. 8-10: Sercos I/O configuration screenF-key navigation area Navigation level 1


The description of the Sercos I/O configuration file can be foundin chapter 11.4 "Description of the sercos I/O Configuration File"on page 145


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8.9 Channel select screenApplication Display channel list

Display basic status of every channelGeneral structure

Fig. 8-11: Channel selectionF-key navigation ● <Exit> - Close channel selectio screenM-key navigation ● <Ch1> - Switch to channel 1

● <Ch2> - Switch to channel 2





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9 Diagnostic Operating Area9.1 General Information

Application Press <Diagnosis> in the OP-key area to enter the diagnostic operating area.The default screen is the "Error List" screen.

9.2 Error ListApplication This screen displays information on errors, warnings and notes as well as

their causes and remedies. If the message is to long for the display, press<Enter> in the display area to completely display the message. To set thecursor to the beginning or end of the message, also press <Pos1> or <End>in this area.

General structure

Fig. 9-1: Error listF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Deletes all messages from the error list.● <F4>: Opens the display for the logbook.● <F5>: Opens the screen to display the interface signals of PLC and NC.● <F6>: Opens the screen for the axis monitoring.● <F9>: Toggles to the next navigation level.Navigation level 2● <F2>: Opens the I/O diagnostic screen.● <F3>: Opens the screen to display the auxiliary function signals.● <F4>: Opens the screen to display the I/O flags.● <F9>: Returns to the previous navigation level.



Diagnostic Operating Area

9.3 LogbookApplication The logbook contains important events such as information on warnings, user

logins and logouts and changed machine parameters.General structure

Fig. 9-2: LogbookF-key navigation area Navigation level 1



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9.4 PLC-NC Interface SignalsApplication The signal highlighted in blue is enabled (this bit value is TRUE). The other

signals are disabled (this bit value is FALSE). The page can be changed viathe <PgUp> and <PgDn> keys. The function keys in the M-key area display,spindle signals, channel signals, axis signals and general signals from thePLC to the NC or from the NC to the PLC.

General structure

Fig. 9-3: Machine status signalF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Indicates channel signal data for the next channel.● <F3>: Indicates channel signal data for the previous channel.● <F9>: Exits this screenNavigation level 2● <F2>: Indicates axis signal data for the next axis.● <F3>: Indicates axis signal data for the previous axis.● <F9>: Exits this screenNavigation level 3● <F2>: Indicates spindle signal data for the next spindle.● <F3>: Indicates spindle signal data for the previous spindle.● <F9>: Exits this screenNavigation level 4● <F9>: Exits this screen

M-key navigation area Navigation level 1:● <M1>: Indicates channel signal data.● <M2>: Indicates axis signal data.● <M3>: Indicates spindle signal data.● <M4>: Indicates general signal data.




● <M7>: Indicates the machine status signal from PLC to NC.● <M8>: Indicates the machine status signal from NC to PLC.


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9.5 Axis Monitoring Screens9.5.1 Power and Torque Overview Display

Application This screen displays spindle power and axis torque.Different colors represent different warning levels:● Green: Normal● Orange: Warning area● Red: Alarm due to overload runTo define other values for the warning levels, proceed as follows:1. Highlight the respective line with the arrow keys.2. Press <Set> to open the quick input bar and change the three values.

These three values are the limit values for the green, orange and redarea.

3. Press <Enter> to apply the values.General structure

Fig. 9-4: Power and torque displayF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Indicates the power and torque display.● <F3>: Indicates the axis overview display.● <F4>: Indicates the axis status display.● <F7>: Sets the limit values for the green, orange and red area.● <F9>: Exits the axis monitoring screen.




9.5.2 Axis Overview DisplayApplication This screen provides information on the axes.

General structure

Fig. 9-5: Axis overview displayF-key navigation area Navigation level 1

● <F2>: Indicates the power and torque display.● <F3>: Indicates the axis overview display.● <F4>: Indicates the axis status display.● <F9>: Exits this screen


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9.5.3 Axis Status DisplayApplication This screen indicates status information on the axes.

General structure

Fig. 9-6: Axis status displayNavigation level 1● <F2>: Indicates the power and torque display.● <F3>: Indicates the axis overview display.● <F4>: Indicates the axis status display.● <F9>: Exits this screen




9.6 I/O DiagnosticsApplication I/O signal diagnostics

General structure

Fig. 9-7: I/O diagnosticsF-key navigation Navigation level 1

● <F9>: Exits this screenM-key navigation Navigation level 1

● <M1>: Indicates the onboard I/O list.● <M2>: Indicates the I/O list for the OM1 interface.● <M3>: Indicates the I/O list for the OM2 interface.● <M4>: Indicates the I/O list for the HMI control panel.


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9.7 Auxiliary Functions for DiagnosticsApplication Indicates the I/O diagnostics for the auxiliary functions M, T, H and S.

General structure

Fig. 9-8: Diagnostics of auxiliary functionsF-key navigation area Navigation level 1


● <M1>: Indicates the signal list for the M-code of channel 1.● <M2>: Indicates the signal list for the M-code of channel 2.● <M3>: Indicates the signal list for the T-code of channel 1.● <M4>: Indicates the signal list for the T-code of channel 2.● <M5>: Indicates the signal list for H-codes.● <M6>: Indicates the signal list for S-codes.




9.8 I/O Diagnostic FlagApplication I/O signal flag diagnostics

General structure

Fig. 9-9: Flag diagnosticsF-key navigation area Navigation level 1


● <M1>: Indicates the signal list for user flags.● <M2>: Indicates the signal list for DB flags.● <M3>: Indicates the signal list for system flags.


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10 Interface10.1 Interface between PLC and HMI

Application The PLC provides a global variable "DB10" for the HMI software."DB10" structure:

TYPE DB10_2CHAN_t : STRUCT MachType : BYTE ;(*0 - not valid, 1 - Lathe, 2 - Lathe with Life Tool, 3 - Milling Machine*) PlcVer: STRING(20) ;(*Version string for actual PLC program (to be set by OEM)*) PlcTime: STRING(20) ;(*Last Time of PLC change "2008-10-31 08:30:21"*) Channel : ARRAY[1..2] OF CHAN_STRUCT_t; (*active channel data*) MKeyIn: ARRAY[1..8] OF BYTE; (*M_KEY INPUTS from HMI SW*) MKeyOut: ARRAY[1..8] OF BYTE; (*M_KEY OUTPUTS to HMI SW*) MKeyEna: ARRAY[1..8] OF BYTE; (*M_KEY Enable to HMI SW*) END_STRUCTEND_TYPETYPE CHAN_STRUCT_t : STRUCT ComPartCount: DWORD; (*Command Counter for selected part program*) ActPartCount: DWORD; (*Actual Counter for selected part program*) RunTime: DWORD; (*Actual program run time - seconds since feed start*) CycleTime: DWORD; (*Actual program cycle time - sec from start to M30*) ActToolNo: DWORD; (*Actual tool number *) ActSector: BYTE; (*Actual tool sector number*) ActPlace: BYTE; (*Actual tool place number*) END_STRUCTEND_TYPE

Describing variables Variable name Function

DB10.MachType 0 = invalid,1 = Lathe,2 = Lathe with active tool,3 = Milling machine

DB10.PlcVer Character encoding for the actual PLCprogram version (set by OEM)

DB10.PlcTime Time of the last PLC change, e.g."2008-10-31 08:30:21"

DB10.Channel[<ChNo.>].ComPartCount Counter for the selected part program(COMMAND)

DB10.Channel[<ChNo.>].ActPartCount Counter for the selected part program(ACTUAL)

DB10.Channel[<ChNo.>].RunTime Actual runtime (in seconds) since feedstart

DB10.Channel[<ChNo.>].CycleTime Actual cycle time of the program (in sec‐onds) from start to M30

DB10.Channel[<ChNo.>].ActToolNo Actual tool number

DB10.Channel[<ChNo.>].ActSector Actual tool sector number



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Variable name Function

DB10.Channel[<ChNo.>].ActPlace Actual tool place number

DB10.MKeyIn M_KEY entries from the HMI software

DB10.MKeyOut M_KEY outputs to the HMI software

DB10. MKeyEna M_KEY Enable signals to the HMI soft‐ware

The bit to reset the workpiece counter: DB10.MKeyIn[1].0.Input and output bits to select the handwheel: DB10. MKeyIn[1].1and DB10. MKeyOut[1].1.The signals belonging to the softkey screens: Inputs = DB10.MKeyIn[2~4], outputs = DB10. MKeyOut[2~4], enable bits =DB10.MKeyEna[2~4]. It is a total of 24 softkeys.


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If the lathe version shows "X(D)" in the axis position display, the displayedvalues are shown in their diameter. Otherwise, the radius values are dis‐played.

To configure tool data, proceed as follows:1. Create a file and save it as "hmi_tool_list.cfg" in the "/prog" directory.

Add the following entries to the file: ; hmi_tool_list.cfg ; tool list & editor configurationOS=1L1=On ; On = show tool element L1L1=Z ; name for L1 offsetL2=On ; On = show tool element L2L2=X ; name for L2 offsetL2=DIA ; configure L2 as diameter displayL3=Off ; Off = do not show tool element L3L3=Y ; name for L3 offsetRad=On ; On = show tool element ROri=On ; On = show tool orientation Ori_Type=1 ; 1 = for rear Lathe ; 2 = for front Lathe

2. Close the file and move it to the "/usrfep" directory with "Copy" and"Paste".

3. Restart the system and press <Tool> to open the tool operating area. Achanged toolbar is shown.

Fig. 11-1: Lathe: X-axis with diameter display

This change in configuration is only possible for lathes if the axisname for L2 is equal to "X".



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11.2 Template of New NC Program If the file "/usrfep/program_start.npg" exists in the file system, the content iswritten to the beginning of each new NC program.If the file "/usrfep/program_end.npg" exists in the file system, the content iswritten to the end of each new NC program.


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11.3 User Texts ConfigurationApplication Define a user-specific text in the file "/usrfep/text/usertext.049" (049 is the

country code).

Country code for China: 086Country code for England: 044Country code for Germany: 049The text format is UTF-8 code (without BOM).

Text label The line starting with ";" is the text label. It highlights the beginning of the usertext module. The following text of the text label contains the user-defined text.Every line of the content is a text log.

1st instance: Section of the soft‐key text.

Defining the English text for the PLC-HMI softkeys (refer to the screen for thePLC-HMI softkeys): Since the country code for English is "044", the file nameis "/usrfep/text/usertext.044". Since the text label of PLC-HMI softkeys is"Soft Key", the file includes:Example:

Example:

;softkeyDescription 1Description 2Description 3Description 4… …

2nd instance: Section of the PLCvariables text

Example:

PLC variables

;PLC-HMI variableDB21[1] the first descriptionDB22[2] the second descriptionDB31[3] the third descriptionDB31[4] the fourth description… …

3rd instance: Section of the CPLvariables text.

Example:

CPL variables

;CPL variable@1% the first description@2% the second description@3% the third description… …



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4th instance: Section of the Userdefine screen text.

Example:

User define screen text

;User defined screenF_Exit exitF_Back backDefaultScreen welcome……… …

";User defined screen" is the label of user define screen text area."F_Exit" is the symbol of one text record.label and symbol should match case.


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11.4 Description of the sercos I/O Configuration FileCreate a text file and save as "UserDefs.cfg".Program:

[SERCOSIII.Master.0];SlaveDeactAddr = 254;SlaveDeactAddr = 253;SlaveDeactAddr = 252;SlaveDeactAddr = 251;SlaveDeactAddr = 250;SlaveDeactAddr = 249;SlaveDeactAddr = 248;SlaveDeactAddr = 247;SlaveDeactAddr = 246;SlaveDeactAddr = 245

Login as OEM on the HMI interface. Copy the file to the \PLC directory

Restart the control after changes have been made to the sercosI/O configuration. Changes are made in the chapter 8.8 "SercosI/O Configuration Screen" on page 126screen

A maximum of 10 addresses can be entered!



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11.5 User Screen11.5.1 Main display

Application New or modify a user defined screen.

OP Key<Program>-><New>-><UserScr>.Or Open user screen file in explorer.

General structure

Fig. 11-2: User defined screen editorBasic Operations Using arrow key to select component

Using delete key to delete componentUsing arrow key in position mode to move the component postion.Status bar display basic informations of the curent component.

F-key navigation area F-key navigation level 1● <Property> - Open the display of property setting.● <Position> - Enter position mode, and open F-key navigation level 2，

M-key navigation level 4. Setting the position and size of the currentcomponent.

F-key navigation level 2● <OK> - Submit the size and position changes of the current component.● <Cancel> - Cancel the size and position changes of the current compo‐

nent.M-key navigation area M-key navigation level 1

● <Add Comp.> - Open M-key navigation level 2● <Set Src.> -Open property display of user defined screen.● <Set Keys> - M-key navigation level 3M-key navigation level 2


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● <Label Text> - Add component "label text", and open property display ofcomponent.

● <Edit Box> - Add component "edit box", and open property display ofcomponent.

● <Msg Box> - Add component "message box", and open property displayof component.

● <Image> - Add component "image", and open property display of com‐ponent.

● <Status> - Add component "status", and open property display of com‐ponent.

● <Back> - Back to M-key navigation level 1M-key navigation level 3● <F key> - Open configuration display of F-key.● <M key> -Open configuration display of M-key.● <Back> - Back to M-key navigation level 1M-key navigation level 4

● - Increase width of the current component.

● - decrease width of the current component.

● - Increase height of the current component.

● - decrease height of the current component.● <X1> - change the step of increase and decrease. Switch between X1

and X10.

When the step is X10, the step is 10 when move position or in‐crease and decrease the size of component.

11.5.2 Property Display of User Screen.Application Change the property, background picture, colour etc.,of the screen.



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General structure

Fig. 11-3: Property of User Defined ScreenBasic Operations Using arrow keys to change focus.

Using enter key to get into the modify status."Name label" can be text or text label"4th instance: Section of the User definescreen text." on page 144"Color"is RGB, red, green, blue colour input. the range is 0~255. if all thethere input is empty, the screen will display default colour."Image path"setting the background picture of the screen."Xpos","Ypos","Width","Height" are for the size setting of the background.

F-key navigation area ● <OK> - Submint changes.● <Cancel> - Cancel changes

M-key navigation area ● <Select Picture> - This M-key will be visable when current property isimage. Press it to open explorer to choose a picture.

11.5.3 Property Display of User Screen ComponentApplication Different component opens different

"Data format" is used to set the display format of datasource. %3.1f meansdisplay float as three characters positions with 1 decimal digits.


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General structure

Fig. 11-4: Property of ComponentBasic Operations Using arrow keys to change focus.

Using enter key to get into the modify status."Data Source" is the data source of status. refer to chapter 11.5.6 "Data‐source of User Screen" on page 152"Color"is RGB, red, green, blue colour input. the range is 0~255. if all thethere input is empty, the screen will display default colour."Text label" can be text or text label"4th instance: Section of the User definescreen text." on page 144

"Text label" can use "[]"to include datasource. Example:wcs[HMI415 1 2]wcs can be text or text labelSupport version later than HMI version 22.1.8.120

"Path"setting the background picture of the screen.Condition is used to set the display of status depending on the datasource.If the value of the datasource is not in the range of any condition. Default dis‐play will be shown.

if the text label set with "[this]", the text will be shown with the val‐ue of datasource.

F-key navigation area ● <OK> - Submint changes.● <Cancel> - Cancel changes

M-key navigation area ● <Select Picture> - This M-key will be visable when current property isimage. Press it to open explorer to choose a picture.



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11.5.4 Configuration Display of User Screen KeysApplication Configuration Display of Keys is used to setting F-keys and M-key of user

screen. Only take F-key as an example, M-key is similarIt is possible to set many levels of F-key and M-key.How to call different key level, refer to chapter "Built in Commands" on page161

General structure

Fig. 11-5: Configuration of User Screen KeysBasic Operations Using arrow keys to change focus.

Using enter key to get into the modify status and change the key name.Key name can be text or text label"4th instance: Section of the User definescreen text." on page 144

F-key navigation area ● <Insert> - Insert a new level, or called layer, of F-keys.● <Edit> - Open text editor to edit the command list of the current key, re‐

fer to chapter 11.5.7 "Commands of User Screen" on page 159for thesupported commands.

● <Remove> - Delete one level of keys.● <Save> - Save key definition to a file. if you don't want to separate the

screen and key, not need to save.● <SaveAs> - Save key definition to another file. if you don't want to sepa‐

rate the screen and key, not need to save.● <Back> - Back to previous display.

M-key navigation area ● <Import> - Open explorer to import a F-key file.

If you save the key file to a file, the screen will bing with this fileas key file. if you want to save keys not separate with screen, justpress back. then if you press save in the user screen editor, thekey information will be saved in screen file.The screen will auto binding to the file you imported.


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11.5.5 Expression of User ScreenOperators Expression can contain following operators: "+","-","*","%","/",">","<","="

The priority of operator is "*"= "%"="/" > "+"= "-">">" ="<"= "="Operator"%"support version later than HMI version 22.1.8.120Brackets ( ) can be used to change the priority.Meanings of the operator:● Operator "+",format a+b, result is a plus b.● Operator"-",format a-b, result is a minus b.● Operator"*",format a*b, result is a multi b.● Operator "/",format a/b, result is a divide b.● Operator "%",format a/b, result is the rest of a divide b.● Operator">",format a>b, if a bigger than b result is 1.0, otherwise result

is 0.0.● Operator "<",format a<b, if a smaller than b result is 1.0,otherwise result

is 0.0.● Operator"=",format a=b, if a equal b result is 1.0, otherwise result is 0.0.

Constants Key word can be used as constant in expression instead of real numbers.Supported constants are "pi","inch","e","time",don't match cases.● pi means 3.14159265● e means 2.71828183● inch means 25.4● time means current system UTC time

Support version later than HMI version 22.1.8.120Example:Expression "1+pi+inch"result is 29.54159265

Functions Expression can contain functions. The format of a function is "functionname(parameter 1,parameter 2,...)",don't match cases.Supported function list:● Function var: format is VAR(a) or V(a), the range of a is from 1 to

300,get the internal variable value. Each object in a screen binding to ainternal value in the user define screen. The index of the internal varia‐ble can be seen in the property of the object.

● Function SQRT:format is SQRT(a), result is root of a.● Function IF:format is IF(a,b,c),if a equal 0,result is c,otherwise result is

b.● Function MAX:format is MAX(a,b),if a is bigger, result is a,otherwise re‐

sult is b.● Function MIN:format is MIN(a,b),if a is smaller, result is a,otherwise re‐

sult is b.● Function ABS:format is ABS(a),result is absolute of a.● Function ASIN:format is ASIN(a),result is asin of a.● Function SIN:format is SIN(a),result is sin of a.● Function ACOS:format is ACOS(a),result is acos of a.● Function COS:format is COS(a),result is cos of a.● Function POW:format is POW(a,b),result is a pow b.



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● Function AND:format is AND(a,b),result is logic and of a,b.Support version later than HMI version 22.1.8.120

● Function NOT:format is NOT(a),result is logic not of a.Support version later than HMI version 22.1.8.120

● Function OR:format is OR(a,b),result is logic or of a,b.Support version later than HMI version 22.1.8.120

● Function YEAR:format is YEAR(a),result is the year of UTC time a.Support version later than HMI version 22.1.8.120

● Function MONTH:format is MONTH(a),result is the month of UTC timea.Support version later than HMI version 22.1.8.120

● Function HOUR:format is HOUR(a,b),result is the hour of UTC time a.Support version later than HMI version 22.1.8.120

● Function MINUTE:format is MINUTE(a),result is the minute of UTC timea.Support version later than HMI version 22.1.8.120

● Function DAY:format is DAY(a),result is the day of UTC time a.Support version later than HMI version 22.1.8.120

● Function SECOND:format is SECOND(a),result is the second of UTCtime a.Support version later than HMI version 22.1.8.120

● Function INT:format is INT(a),result is the integer of float a.Support version later than HMI version 22.1.8.120

Example Samples of expression, the current value of var(10) and var(1) is 20● Expression:VAR(1), result is 20● Expression:-VAR(10)+VAR(1), result is 0● Expression:1+pi+IF(1>0,pi*(1+2),2), result is 13.566371● Expression:9/MIN(60,(7.7+1)*(3+1)), result is 0.258621● Expression:3*MAX(9,8), result is 27● Expression:(1+2.4)*((3.3+1)*2+2*(1+2*(2*3))) , result is 117.64● Expression:1+1+(V(1)*4), result is 82● Expression:abs(0.5-1.2), result is 0.7● Expression:9/MIN(VAR(1),(7.7+1)*(3+1)), result is 0.45● Expression:9/sin(1), result is 10.695556● Expression:1+IF(VAR(1)=20,3,0), result is 4● Expression:9/cos(1), result is 16.657341● Expression:9/asin(0.9), result is 8.037368● Expression:9/acos(0.9), result is 19.954468● Expression:9/pow(3,4), result is 0.111111

11.5.6 Datasource of User ScreenPLC Variable

format PLC+space+variable nameExample PLC DB21[2]


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Comment Read or write PLC variable DB21[2]. It is also possible to use DB21[2].1 toread or write one bit of the variable.

Only PLC variable support bit access.Bit write function is variable write internally,Please make sure thevariable is not changed while bit writing.

System Dataformat format:SD+space+XML path of variable

Example SD /SPINDLE/Hd/K1Comment Read or write system data /SPINDLE/Hd/K1.

Drive Parameterformat SCS(axis index,“S” or “P”,parameter index)

Example SCS(0,"S",60)Comment Read or write “S-0-0060” of first axis.

axis index is based on zero.

CPL Variableformat CPL variable name

Example @2%Comment Read or write CPL variable @2%.

Zero Offsetformat ZOT(axis number or axis name,offset,group[,table name][,inch or mm][,chan‐

nel number]).table name can be number,file name or absolute file path.1 or"inch" means inch.0 or "mm" means mm.

ExampleExample:ZOT(1,59,5).Comment:Read or write G59.5 of first axis.Example:ZOT(3,57,2,"V1").Comment:Read or write G57.2 value of the third axis in table"/database/V1.zot" .Example:ZOT("Z",58,4,21,1)Comment:Read or write G58.4 inch value of Z axis in table "/database/ZO21.zot".Example:ZOT("X",59,5,"/prog/HHGENIUS","MM")Comment:Read or write G59.5 mm value of Z axis in table "/prog/HHGE‐NIUS.zot".Example:ZOT("Y",56,1,"/prog/ZOF.zot","INCH",2)Comment:Read or write G56.1 inch value of Y axis in channel 2 in table "/prog/ZOF.zot"

axis number is base on 1.



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PMT Tableformat PMT(axis number or axis name,offset,group[,table name][,inch or mm]).table

name can be number,file name or absolute file path.1 or "inch" means inch.0or "mm" means mm.

ExampleExample:PMT(1,155,3)Comment:Read or write G155.3 value of the first axis in table "/database/PM1.pmt".Example:PMT(3,157,2,"V1")Comment:Read or write G157.2 value of the third axis in table"/database/V1.pmt".Example:PMT("Z",156,1,21,1)Comment:Read or write G156.1 inch value of Z axis in table "/database/pm21.pmt".Example:PMT("X",158,5,"/prog/HHGENIUS","MM")Comment:Read or write G158.5 mm value of Z axis in table "/prog/HHGE‐NIUS.pmt" .

axis number is base on 1.

DCT Tableformat DCT(storage,pocket,XML path)

Example DCT(1,1,/DBT1/Rec/UD/Ed/Geo/L3)Comment Read or write geometry L3 value of tool in storage 1 and pocket 1.

HMI Dataformat HMI + space + data index + [space +parameter 1] + [space+parameter 2]

Example HMI 415 1 2Comment read the axis position of axis 2 in channel 1

Parameter 1 means channel number in channel data,channel axisdata,channel spindle data. Base on 1.Parameter 2 means axis number in channel axis data. Based on1.Parameter 2 means spindle number in channel spindle da‐ta.Based on 1.

HMI data index listHMI global data list

index name CommentRead orwrite sta‐tus

110 channel numbers Read-only

111 Max drive number Read-only

112 Max axis number Read-only

113 Max spindle number Read-only


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114 IP address Reverse Read-only

115 Machine type 0 is milling, 1 is lathe Read-only

116 Bundle version Support version later thanHMI version 22.1.8.120 Read-only

210 Current channel Read-only

211 Current language country area Read-only

212 Current user Read-only

213 Display mode Read-only

214 Dry run mode Read-only

215 Current screen id Support version later thanHMI version 22.1.8.120 Read-only

216 Recipe define file Support version later thanHMI version 22.1.8.120 Read-only

217 Recipe data file Support version later thanHMI version 22.1.8.120 Read-only

218 Current time in UTC Support version later thanHMI version 22.1.8.120 Read-only

220 United unlock code Support version later thanHMI version 22.1.8.120

Read/Write

221 Unlock code part1 Support version later thanHMI version 22.1.8.120

Read/Write


Read/Write


Read/Write


Read/Write


Read/Write


Read/Write


Read/Write


Read/Write

229 Latest applied recipe de‐fine file

Support version later thanHMI version 22.1.8.128 Read-only

230 Latest applied recipe da‐ta file

Support version later thanHMI version 22.1.8.128 Read-only

Tab. 11-1: Global data list



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HMI channel data index list


310 Channel status Read-only

311 Axis number in channel Read-only

312 Feedrate Read-only

313 Override Read-only

314 Spindle number Read-only

315 Current program position Read-only

316 Current program name Read-only

317 MDI auto next Read-only

318 NC status Read-only

319 Interpolate status Read-only

320 NC mode Read-only

321 Test feedrate on Read-only

322 Test override on Read-only

323 Optional stop on Read-only

324 Skip block on Read-only

325 Return mode Read-only

326 Return position status Read-only

327 Cycle time Read-only

328 Running time Read-only

329 Part count Read-only

330 Current tool Read-only

331 Current storage Read-only

332 Current Pocket Read-only

333 Current coordinate Read-only

334 NC display mode AUTO,MDI or MANUAL Read-only

335 Relative coordinate on Read-only


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336 G module display

Parameter 20 "G80",1 "G1",2 "G17",3 "G90",4 "G94",5 "G8",6 "G62",7 "G48",8 "G40",9 "G43",10 "G45",11 "G71",12 "OVE",

Read-only

337 Zerooffset display

Parameter 20 "G53.1",1 "G53.2",2 "G53.3",3 "G53.4",4 "G53.5",

Read-only

338 Auxiliary function display Read-only

339 Actual feedrate Support version later thanHMI version 22.1.8.120

Tab. 11-2: Channel data listHMI channel axis data index list


410 In position status Read-only

411 Coordinate axes name Read-only

412 Diameter programming Read-only

413 Reference position sta‐tus Read-only

414 Measurements Read-only

415 WCS command position Read-only

416 WCS target position Read-only

417 WCS remain position Read-only

418 ACS axes name Read-only



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419 ACS axes type Read-only

420 ACS reference status Read-only

421 ACS measurements Read-only

422 ACS command position Read-only

423 ACS actual position Read-only

424 axes lag Read-only

425 Relative position Read-only

426 Jog Feedrate Read-only

427 Zero offset Read-only

Tab. 11-3: Channel axes data listHMI channel spindle data list


510 Spindle block speed Read-only

511 Spindle actual speed Read-only

512 Spindle torque Reverse Read-only

513 Spindle max torque Reverse Read-only

514 Spindle power Reverse Read-only

515 Spindle max power Reverse Read-only

516 Spindle override Read-only

517 Spindle move status Read-only

518 Spindle gear Read-only

Tab. 11-4: Channel spindle data list

Calculate Expressionformat CAL+space+expression

Expression description referschapter 11.5.5 "Expression of User Screen" onpage 151

Example CAL 1+2Comment Calculate the value of expression1+2

Built in Variablesformat VAR+space+built in variable index

the index start from 1 to 300, corresponding 300 built in variables. Refer to"Functions" on page 151 , VAR function.

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Variable inlineformat Use symbol "[""]"to inline other variables

Support version later than HMI version 22.1.8.120Example HMI [VAR [CAL 100+22]] [VAR 123] 2

Comment This expression equals HMI 415 1 2, if the value of VAR 122 is 415，andVAR 123 is 1.

11.5.7 Commands of User ScreenGeneral

Syntax of commands of user defined screen is keyword+[space + parameter1]+[space + parameter 2]...There are two internal buffer for data storageThe size of buffer is 1000 bytes each. Use number 1,2 to access the buffer.A list of commands can run line by line.

keyword don't need to match cases

Wrtie Data to Bufferfunction Write a string to a buffer.

format Write + space + buffer number + space + stringExample Write 1 360

Comment Wrtie string 360 to buffer 1

Get Value of Datasource to Bufferfunction Get the value of datasource chapter 11.5.6 "Datasource of User Screen" on

page 152and write to bufferformat Get + space + datasource + space + buffer number

Example Get @1% 1Comment Get the value of CPL variable @1% and write to buffer 1.

Set Buffer to Datasourcefunction Set the value in buffer to datasource chapter 11.5.6 "Datasource of User

Screen" on page 152format Set + space + datasource + space + buffer number

Example Set @1% 1Comment Set the value of buffer 1 to CPL variable @1%.

File HandlingDelete file

function Delete a fileformat File + space + Del + space + absolute file path

Example File Del /ABC.npgComment Delete file ABC.npg

Read filefunction Read content of file to buffer. Maximum 1000 bytes can be read.

format File + space + Read + space + absolute file path + space + buffer number



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Example File Read /ABC.npg 1Comment Read content of file /ABC.npg to buffer 1

Write Filefunction Write data in buffer to a file.

format File + space + Write + space + absolute file path + space + buffer numberExample File Write /ABC.npg 1

Comment Write the data in buffer 1 to the file /ABC.npg

Run Filefunction Run the commands in a file. Support all commands of user screen.

format File + space + Run + space + absolute file pathExample File Run /ABC.cmd

Comment Run commands in the file /ABC.cmd

Open User Defined Screenfunction Search and open an user defined screen

format Open + space + user define screen name or absolute file path.if use file name, the engine will search for the screen in the following directory● /OEM● /usrfep/OEM● /feprom/OEM

Example Open /prog/oem.xmlComment Open user define screen /prog/oem.xml

Open Recipe Editorfunction Load the recipe data and recipe definition, then open recipe editor

recipe definition referschapter 11.6 "NC Recipes Definition" on page 162format Load(recipe define file ,recipe data file)

Example Load(/test/RecDef.xml,/test/RecData1.xml)Comment Load /test/RecData1.xml to /test/RecDef.xml, and then open the recipe editor

if else endif Logic Controlfunction control the sequence of command list

formatProgram:if conditioncommand 1command 2...endif

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...endif

Support following conditions● EQU(op1,op2) – if op1 equal op2 the result is true,otherwise is false● NEQ(op1,op2) – if op1 equal op2 the result is false,otherwise is true● LSS(op1,op2) – if op1 is smaller than op2 the result is true,otherwise is

false● LSE(op1,op2) – if op1 is smaller than or equal op2 the result is true,oth‐

erwise is false● GRT(op1,op2) –if op1 is bigger than op2 the result is true,otherwise is

false● GRE(op1,op2) – if op1 is bigger than or equal op2 the result is true,oth‐

erwise is falseop1 can be D1,D2,S1,S2;op2 can be D1,D2,S1,S2,stringD1 – Consider buffer 1 as real numberD2 – Consider buffer 2 as real numberS1 – Consider buffer 1 as stringS2 – Consider buffer 2 as stringif-elseif-endif can be nested

Example Program:Get @1% 1Get @2% 2if GRT(D1,D2)Set @3% 1elseSet @3% 2endif

Comment Writ the bigger value of CPL variable @1% , @2% to @3%.

Built in Commandsfunction Running built in function

format CMD+space+EXITCMD+space+MKeyLayer +space+ MKey layer indexCMD+space+FKeyLayer +space+ FKey layer indexCMD+space+Unlock

Cmd Unlock support version later than HMI version 22.1.8.120

Example Example 1:CMD EXITComment: exit the user define screenExample 2:CMD MKeyLayer 2Comment:Open the layer 2 of MkeyExample 3:CMD FKeyLayer 1Comment:Open the layer 2 of FKeyExample 3:CMD UnlockComment:Using unlock code HMI　220 to unlock the machine



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11.6 NC Recipes Definition11.6.1 NC Recipe Definition File Structure

Definition file:<RecipeDef> <RecName>recname</RecName>  <NCProg>/prog/recipe1.npg<NCProg>   <Param> <name>Param1</name>  <src>PLC DB21[1]</src>  <comment>P1 Desc.</comment>  <img>/test/Img/Pic1.jpg</img>  <initVal>1</initVal>  <minVal>0</minVal>  <maxVal>10</maxVal>  <hide>0</hide>  <dim>0</dim>  </Param> .....</RecipeDef>

The nodes <RecName> and <NCProg> are optional configura‐tions. The recipe editor cannot be opened if no parameter node isavailable in the recipe definition file.Parameters are not shown in the recipe editor if no subnode<src> is contained in the <Param> section. Other nodes in the<Param> section are optional configurations.

11.6.2 NC Recipe Data File StructureStructure:

<RecipeData>  <Param> <src>PLC DB21[1]</src>  <value>5</value>  </Param> .....</RecipeData>

Values are only applied from the recipe data file having the samedata source as the recipe definition file, if the <value> node isavailable. If the node is not available, the values of the recipe def‐inition file are applied.refer to chapter 11.5.7 "Commands of User Screen" on page 159to load and open recipe editor.


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12 Appendix12.1 Glossary

MOP Machine Operator Panel

F-Key Function Key

OP-Key Operation Key

MDI Manual Data Input

ACS Axis Coordinate System

WCS Workpiece Coordinate System

MSD Machine Status Display

XML Extensible Markup Language

HMI Human Machine Interface



Appendix


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IndexAAbbreviations........................................................ 9About this documentation..................................... 5

Information representation............................... 8Validity of the documentation........................... 5

ABS................................................................... 151ACOS................................................................ 151Appendix........................................................... 163ASIN.................................................................. 151Automatic mode.................................................. 37Automatic screen

Auxiliary function display................................ 42Position display.............................................. 41Program display............................................. 42Spindle and feed display................................ 43

Axis monitoring screensAxis overview display................................... 134Axis status display....................................... 135Power and torque overview display............. 133

BBasic operation procedures................................ 13

Basic screen layout........................................ 30Basic screen layout, machine status area..... 30Control panel.................................................. 15Control panel, hand-held terminal.................. 28Control panel, milling version......................... 22Control panel, turning version........................ 15Operating areas............................................. 35Operating Tables........................................... 37Operation modes........................................... 37Screenshots................................................... 38Symbols and descriptions.............................. 32

Built in Commands............................................ 161Built in Variables............................................... 158

CCalculate Expression........................................ 158Commands of User Defined Screen................. 159Configuration..................................................... 141

Configuration for user texts.......................... 143Template of New NC Program..................... 142Tool data...................................................... 141

Configuration Display of User Cycle................... 96Configuration Display of User Screen Keys...... 150COS.................................................................. 151CPL Variable..................................................... 153

DDatasource of User Defined Screen................. 152DCT Table......................................................... 154Default IP settings............................................. 114Diagnostic operating area................................. 129

Auxiliary function for diagnostics.................. 137Axis monitoring screens............................... 133

Error list........................................................ 129General information..................................... 129I/O diagnostic flag........................................ 138I/O diagnostics............................................. 136Logbook....................................................... 130PLC-NC interface signal.............................. 131

display of the standard NC CyclesGeneral information....................................... 91

Display of the Standard NC cyclesDisplay standard NC cycle editor................... 92Display standard NC cycle groups................. 91

Display of the User Cycle editor.......................... 95Display of User Cycle Parameter Editor............. 97Display of user defined screen editor................ 105Display standard NC cycles

Add standard cycles....................................... 93Drive Parameter................................................ 153

EExpression........................................................ 151

FFile Handling..................................................... 159

GGeometry data screen

Milling version................................................ 78Turning version.............................................. 77

Get Value of Datasource to Buffer.................... 159Glossary............................................................ 163Graphic screen


HHMI channel axis data index list....................... 157HMI channel data index list............................... 156HMI channel spindle data list............................ 158HMI Data........................................................... 154HMI global data list........................................... 154

IIF....................................................................... 151if else endif Logic Control.................................. 160Information representation

Names and abbreviations................................ 9Safety instructions............................................ 8Symbols used.................................................. 9

Intended useAreas of Application....................................... 11Introduction.................................................... 11Use cases...................................................... 11

Interface............................................................ 139Interface ...................................................... 139



Index

MMachine operating area...................................... 39

Big position display........................................ 47Block search.................................................. 63Display CPL variables.................................... 54Display the zero point offset........................... 52Displays to set the active zero point offset..... 48General information....................................... 39Graphic screen............................................... 59NC Analyzer screen....................................... 56Overview screen of the active offset.............. 62Screen for manual mode................................ 44Screen for MDI mode..................................... 46Screen to display system data..................... 125

Machine operating rangeScreen for automatic mode............................ 39

Maintenance operating area............................. 107Archive......................................................... 110General information..................................... 107Maintenance screen..................................... 107Restore........................................................ 111Update drive firmware.................................. 124Version display............................................. 123

Manual mode...................................................... 37MAX.................................................................. 151MDI mode........................................................... 37Milling version

Machine control panel and pushbuttons........ 23Machine control panel, functional description 24Override switch in the machine control panel 26

MIN................................................................... 151

NNC Analyzer screens

CPL variable debugger.................................. 56Display breakpoint list.................................... 58

NC Recipe Data File Structure.......................... 162NC Recipe Definition File Structure.................. 162NC Recipes Definition....................................... 162

OOpen Recipe Editor........................................... 160Open User Defined Screen............................... 160Operating elements

Basic screen layout, status bar...................... 31

PPLC Variable..................................................... 152PMT Table........................................................ 154Position display

M-/S-/T- and G-code display.......................... 45Position display.............................................. 45Spindle and feed display................................ 45

POW................................................................. 151Program operating area...................................... 87

Contour editor.............................................. 100Display standard NC cycles........................... 91

File explorer................................................... 87General information....................................... 87NC editor........................................................ 89Text editor...................................................... 99

Property Display of User Defined Screen......... 147Property Display of User Screen Component... 148

SSet Buffer to Datasource................................... 159SIN.................................................................... 151SQRT................................................................ 151Support

See service hotline....................................... 165System Data..................................................... 153System operating area...................................... 113

Channel select screen................................. 127Drive parameter screen............................... 119General information..................................... 113Machine parameter screens........................ 115Mechanical axis setting screen.................... 120Overwrite........................................................ 68PLC-HMI softkeys.......................................... 64PLC-HMI variables......................................... 66Screen to set spindle data........................... 121Screen to set the reference position............ 121Sercos I/O configuration screen................... 126System screen............................................. 113TeachIn.......................................................... 69User-defined screens..................................... 72

TTarget groups........................................................ 5Tool editor


Tool operating area............................................. 75General information....................................... 75Geometry data screen................................... 77Help screen of the tool orientation................. 86Status data screen......................................... 81Tool editor...................................................... 82Tool setting screen......................................... 84Wear data screen........................................... 79

Tool setting screenGeneral information....................................... 84Milling version................................................ 85Turning version.............................................. 84

Turning versionAxis selection switch and handwheel inthe machine control panel.............................. 20Machine control panel and pushbuttons........ 16Machine control panel, functional description 17Override switch in the machine control panel 20

UUnintended use................................................... 12Unintended Use


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Index

Consequences, non-liability........................... 11User Screen...................................................... 146

VVAR................................................................... 151Variable inline................................................... 159

WWear data screen


Wrtie Data to Buffer.......................................... 159

ZZero Offset........................................................ 153



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