Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 60

Setting up the machine
2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
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Select "Work offset" and the work offset (G54...G599) in which you
want to store the zero point in the associated selection box.
The selection of work offsets can differ.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
- OR -
Select "Basic reference" if the zero point is to be saved in the active
system offset.
- OR -
Select "Global basic" and the desired basic offset (No.1...No.9) in
which the zero point is to be saved.
- OR -
Select "Channel-specific basic" and the desired basic offset
(No.1...No.9) in which the zero point is to be saved.
- OR -
Press the "Work offset" softkey and select the work offset in which the
zero point is to be saved in the "Work Offset – G54 ... G505" window
and press the "To Manual" softkey.
You return to the "Set Edge" window.
The selection of work offsets can differ.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
4. Traverse the tool in the Z direction and scratch it.
5. Enter the position setpoint of the workpiece edge Z0 and press the
"Set WO" softkey.
Operating Manual, 01/2008, 6FC5398-7AP10-0BA0
HMI sl Turning