Setting Data - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operator's Manual

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"Parameters" Operating Area

5.5 Setting data

5.5 Setting data
5.5.1 Working area limitation
Setting
data
Working
area limitat.
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Function
The "Working area limitation" function can be used to limit the range
within which a tool can traverse in all channel axes. These commands
allow you to set up protection zones in the working area which are out
of bounds for tool movements.
Operating sequence
Select softkey "Setting data".
The vertical softkey bar changes.
Select softkey "Working area limitation".
The "Working area limitation" window opens.
Alter working area limitation:
Position the cursor on the desired field.
Enter the new values on the numeric keypad.
The upper or lower limit of the protection zone changes according to
your input.
Activate the relevant working area limitation with the
"Select key".
In "MDI" and "Automatic" modes, the working area limitation is not
activated according to setting data within the current NC program until
a "WALIMON" command is set.
Other information
The "Working area limitation" function can be disabled by means of
the keyswitch.
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