Mda; Loading An Mda Program From The Program Manager - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Setting up the machine

4.12 MDA

Deactivate handwheel
4.12 MDA
In "MDI" mode (Manual Data Input mode), you can enter G-code commands or standard cycles
block-by-block and immediately execute them for setting up the machine.
You have the option of loading an MDI program or a standard program with the standard cycles
directly into the MDI buffer from the program manager; you can subsequently then edit it.
You can save programs, generated or modified in the MDI working window, in the program
manager, e.g. in a directory specifically created for the purpose.
4.12.1

Loading an MDA program from the Program Manager

Procedure
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1. Position the cursor on the handwheel whose assignment you wish to
cancel (e.g. No. 1).
2. Press the softkey for the assigned axis again (e.g. "X").
- OR -
Open the "Axis" selection box using the <INSERT> key, navigate to the
empty field, and press the <INPUT> key.
Clearing an axis selection also clears the handwheel selection (e.g., "X"
is cleared for handwheel no. 1 and is no longer active).
Software option
You require the "Extended operator functions" option to load and save MDI
programs (for 828D).
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the <MDI> key.
The MDI editor opens.
3. Press the "Load MDI" softkey.
A changeover is made into the Program Manager.
The "Load in MDI" window opens. It shows you a view of the program
manager.
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