Defining The Measurement Function Selection - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Setting up the machine
4.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
See also
Corrections after measurement of the zero point (Page 115)
4.6.11

Defining the measurement function selection

The measurement versions "Set edge", "Align edge", "Right-angled corner", "1 hole" and "1
circular spigot" are listed in the "Measure workpiece zero" in the associated vertical softkey
bar.
You have the option of replacing these by softkeys with other measurement versions.
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Press the "Select ZO" softkey and select the zero offset in which the zero
point is to be saved in the "Zero Offset – G54 ... G599" window and press
the "In manual" softkey.
You return to the appropriate measurement window.
You return to the "Align plane" window.
The selection of zero offsets can differ.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
4. Traverse the tool to the first measuring point that you want to determine.
5. Press the "Save P1" softkey.
6. Then traverse the tool to the second and third measuring point and press
the "Save P2" and "Save P3" softkeys.
7. Press the "Set ZO" or "Calculate" softkey.
Angles α and β are calculated and displayed.
For "Set ZO" the angle offset is stored in the zero offset.
"Set edge" softkey
The "Set edge" softkey cannot be assigned the softkey of another meas‐
urement version.
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