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Introduction

This manual is referred to when using the MITSUBISHI CNC 700 Series. This manual explains how to operate, run and set up this NC unit. Read this manual thoroughly before using the NC unit. To safely use this NC unit, thoroughly study the "Precautions for Safety" on the next page before use. Details described in this manual

CAUTION

For items described as "Restrictions" or "Usable State" in this manual, the instruction manual issued by the machine tool builder takes precedence over this manual.

Items not described in this manual must be interpreted as "not possible".

This manual is written on the assumption that all option functions are added. Confirm with the specifications issued by the machine tool builder before starting use.

Refer to the Instruction Manual issued by each machine tool builder for details on each machine tool.

Some screens and functions may differ depending on the NC system (or its version), and some functions may not be possible. Please confirm the specifications before use.

Refer to the following documents.

MITSUBISHI CNC 700 Series Programming Manual (Machining Center System) .......IB-1500072 MITSUBISHI CNC 700 Series Programming Manual (Lathe System)...........................IB-1500057

Precautions for Safety

Always read the specifications issued by the machine tool builder, this manual, related manuals and attached documents before installation, operation, programming, maintenance or inspection to ensure correct use. Understand this numerical controller, safety items and cautions before using the unit. This manual ranks the safety precautions into "DANGER", "WARNING" and "CAUTION".

DANGER

When the user may be subject to imminent fatalities or major injuries if handling is mistaken.

WARNING

When the user may be subject to fatalities or major injuries if handling is mistaken.

CAUTION

When the user may be subject to bodily injury or when physical damage may occur if handling is mistaken.

Note that even items ranked as "

CAUTION", may lead to major results depending on the situation. In any case, important information that must always be observed is described.

DANGER

Not applicable in this manual.

WARNING

Not applicable in this manual.

CAUTION

1. Items related to product and manual

For items described as "Restrictions" or "Usable State" in this manual, the instructionmanual issued by the machine tool builder takes precedence over this manual.

Items not described in this manual must be interpreted as "not possible".

This manual is written on the assumption that all option functions are added. Confirm with the specifications issued by the machine tool builder before starting use.

Refer to the Instruction Manual issued by each machine tool builder for details on each machine tool.

Some screens and functions may differ depending on the NC system (or its version), and some functions may not be possible. Please confirm the specifications before use.

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CAUTION

2. Items related to installation and assembly

Ground the signal cables to ensure stable system operation. Also ground the NC unit main frame, power distribution panel and machine to one point, so they all have the same potential.

3. Items related to preparation before use

Always set the stored stroke limit. Failure to set this could result in collision with the machine end.

Always turn the power OFF before connecting/disconnecting the I/O device cable. Failure to do so could damage the I/O device and NC unit.

4. Items related to screen operation

If the tool compensation amount or workpiece coordinate system offset amount is changed during automatic operation (including during single block stop), the changes will be valid from the command in next block or after several subsequent blocks.

All of the various data in the NC memory is erased when formatting. Be sure to use the transfer function to transfer all necessary data to another storage device before formatting.

Even if the tool compensation amount write command, parameter write command or variable data write command is executed with graphic check, the data will be actually written in, and the original data will be overwritten.

Pay close attention to the sequence operation when carrying out forced data setting (forced output) in the I/F diagnosis screen during machine operation.

To prevent influence from data omission and data transformation in the communication circuit, always verify the data after inputting and outputting machining programs.

Do not change setup parameters without prior approval from the machine tool builder.

5. Items related to programming

Because of key chattering, etc., during editing, "NO NOS. FOLLOWING G" commands become a "G00" operation during running.

" ; ", "EOB", "%", and "EOR" are symbols used for explanation. The actual codes for ISO are "CR, LF" ("LF") and "%". The programs created on the Edit screen are stored in the NC memory in a "CR, LF" format, however, the programs created with external devices such as the FD or RS-232C may be stored in an "LF" format. The actual codes for EIA are "EOB (End of Block)" and "EOR (End of Record)".

Do not change the fixed cycle program without prior approval from the machine tool builder.

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6. Items related to operation

Stay out of the moveable range of the machine during automatic operation. During rotation, keep hands, feet and face away from the spindle.

Carry out dry operation before actually machining, and confirm the machining program, tool offset and workpiece coordinate system offset.

If the operation start position is set from a block in the program and the program is started, the program before the set block is not executed. If there are coordinate system shift commands or M, S, T, and B commands before the block set as the starting position, carry out the required commands using the MDI, etc. There is a danger of interference with the machine if the operation is started from the set starting position block without carrying out these operations.

Program so the mirror image function is turned ON/OFF at the mirror image center. The mirror image center will deviate if the function is turned ON/OFF at a position other than the mirror image center.

7. Items related to faults and abnormalities

If the battery low warning is issued, save the machining programs, tool data and parameters in an input/output device, and then replace the battery. When the battery alarm is issued, the machining programs, tool data and parameters may be destroyed. Reload the data after replacing the battery.

If the axis overruns or emits an abnormal noise, immediately press the emergency stop button and stop the axis movement.

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8. Items related to maintenance

Incorrect connections may damage the devices, so connect the cables to the specified connectors.

Do not apply voltages other than those indicated according to specification on the connector. Doing so may lead to destruction or damage.

Do not connect or disconnect the connection cables between each unit while the power is ON.

Do not connect or disconnect the PCBs while the power is ON.

Do not connect the cable by pulling on the cable wire.

Do not short circuit, charge, overheat, incinerate or disassemble the battery.

Dispose the spent battery according to local laws.

Dispose the spent cooling fan according to local laws.

Do not replace the control unit while the power is ON.

Do not replace the operation panel I/O unit while the power is ON.

Do not replace the control section power supply PCB while the power is ON.

Do not replace the expansion PCB while the power is ON.

Do not replace the memory cassette while the power is ON.

Do not replace the cooling fan while the power is ON.

Do not replace the battery while the power is ON.

Be careful that metal cutting chips, etc., do not come into contact with the connector contacts of the memory cassette.

Do not replace the high-speed program server unit while the power is ON.

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Contents I. SCREEN OPERATIONS 1. Operating the Setting and Display Unit ........................................................................................1

1.1 Setting Display Unit Appearance ................................................................................................1 1.2 Screen Configuration ..................................................................................................................4

1.2.1 Operation Mode ...................................................................................................................5 1.2.2 MDI Status ...........................................................................................................................5 1.2.3 Operation Status ..................................................................................................................6 1.2.4 Alarms/Warnings..................................................................................................................6 1.2.5 Operation Messages ............................................................................................................6

1.3 Screen Transition Diagram .........................................................................................................7 1.4 Screen Selection Procedure .......................................................................................................8 1.5 Setting Data ................................................................................................................................9

1.5.1 Setting Numerals and Alphabetic Characters ......................................................................9 1.6 Operating the Screen................................................................................................................11

1.6.1 Changing the Displayed Part System ................................................................................11 1.6.2 Changing the Menu............................................................................................................11 1.6.3 Types of Menus..................................................................................................................11

1.7 Menu List...................................................................................................................................12 1.7.1 Displaying the Menu Function Outline ...............................................................................15 1.7.2 Directly Moving to the Menu Function................................................................................15 1.7.3 Moving the cursor...............................................................................................................16

1.8 Guidance Function....................................................................................................................18 1.8.1 Parameter Guidance ..........................................................................................................18 1.8.2 Alarm Guidance .................................................................................................................23

1.9 Touch Panel Functions .............................................................................................................26 1.9.1 Basic Operation..................................................................................................................26 1.9.2 Menu List............................................................................................................................28 1.9.3 Operation/Parameter Guidance .........................................................................................29

1.10 Touch Panel S/W Key.............................................................................................................30 1.10.1 Operation Method ............................................................................................................32

2. Monitor Screens............................................................................................................................34 2.1 Screen Configuration ................................................................................................................34

2.1.1 and Counter Display .....................................................................40 2.1.2 Changing Between and .................................................................40

2.2 Operation Search......................................................................................................................41 2.2.1 Executing an Operation Search .........................................................................................43 2.2.2 Changing Whether to Show or Hide the Comment Field ...................................................45 2.2.3 Changing the Sorting Method ............................................................................................46

2.3 Restart Search ..........................................................................................................................47 2.3.1 Main Screen .......................................................................................................................48 2.3.2 Top Search Screen ............................................................................................................50 2.3.3 File Setting Screen.............................................................................................................51 2.3.4 MSTB History Screen.........................................................................................................52 2.3.5 Operation Sequence for Program Restart..........................................................................53 2.3.6 Executing Restart Search (Restart Type 1) .......................................................................56 2.3.7 Executing Restart Search (Restart Type 2) .......................................................................57 2.3.8 Changing the Device..........................................................................................................61 2.3.9 Changing the Directory with the Main Screen....................................................................61 2.3.10 Returning to the Restart Position .....................................................................................62

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2.3.11 Executing the MSTB Commands .....................................................................................64 2.4 Program Edit .............................................................................................................................65 2.5 Trace.........................................................................................................................................66

2.5.1 Displaying the Machine Position Trace ..............................................................................69 2.5.2 Canceling the Machine Position Trace...............................................................................70 2.5.3 Displaying the Tool Center Point Trace .............................................................................70 2.5.4 Canceling the Tool Center Point Trace ..............................................................................70 2.5.5 Changing the Display Range .............................................................................................71 2.5.6 Changing the Display Mode ...............................................................................................74 2.5.7 Changing the Display Angle...............................................................................................75 2.5.8 Switching the Full-screen Display Mode ............................................................................76 2.5.9 Precautions for Tracing ......................................................................................................76

2.6 Program Check (2D) .................................................................................................................77 2.7 Program Check (3D) .................................................................................................................78 2.8 Counter All-axis Display ............................................................................................................79 2.9 Tool Compensation Amount......................................................................................................81 2.10 Workpiece Coordinate System Compensation .......................................................................84 2.11 Counter Set .............................................................................................................................85 2.12 Origin Set, Origin Cancel ........................................................................................................87 2.13 Manual Numerical Value Command .......................................................................................89 2.14 Modal Display..........................................................................................................................91 2.15 Program Tree Display .............................................................................................................94 2.16 Integrated Time Display ..........................................................................................................95

2.16.1 Setting the Integrated Time..............................................................................................97 2.16.2 Setting the Time Display Selection ..................................................................................98

2.17 Common Variables..................................................................................................................99 2.17.1 Setting Common Variables ............................................................................................101 2.17.2 Copying/Pasting Common Variables .............................................................................102 2.17.3 Erasing Common Variables ...........................................................................................103

2.18 Local Variables .....................................................................................................................104 2.18.1 Displaying the Arbitrary Local Variables ........................................................................106

2.19 Buffer Correction ...................................................................................................................107 2.20 PLC Switch Function.............................................................................................................110

2.20.1 Turning PLC Switches ON/OFF .....................................................................................111 2.21 Verify Stop.............................................................................................................................112 2.22 Load Meter Display ...............................................................................................................116 2.23 Spindle, Standby Display ......................................................................................................117 2.24 Tool Center Coordinate Display ............................................................................................118

3. Setup Screen ...............................................................................................................................120 3.1 Screen Configuration ..............................................................................................................120 3.2 Tool Compensation Amount....................................................................................................122

3.2.1 Setting the Tool Compensation Data ...............................................................................128 3.2.2 Erasing the Tool Compensation Data ..............................................................................129 3.2.3 Copying/Pasting the Tool Compensation Data ................................................................130

3.3 Tool Measurement ..................................................................................................................131 3.3.1 Tool Measurement (M system) ........................................................................................131 3.3.2 Tool Measurement (L system) .........................................................................................136

3.4 Tool Registration.....................................................................................................................147 3.4.1 Registering a Tool in the Magazine Pot ...........................................................................149 3.4.2 Setting the PLC Command ..............................................................................................149 3.4.3 Setting/Erasing the Tool No. of Spindle/Standby Tools ...................................................150 3.4.4 Erasing the Tool Registration Data ..................................................................................150

3.5 Tool Life Management ............................................................................................................151 3.5.1 Displaying the Group List .................................................................................................153

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3.5.2 Displaying the Life Management Data in Group Units (M system)...................................157 3.5.3 Displaying the Life Management Data (L system: Tool life management I) .....................165 3.5.4 Displaying the Tool Life Management Data in Group Units (L system: Tool life

Management II) ................................................................................................................168 3.6 Workpiece Coordinate System Offset .....................................................................................174

3.6.1 Setting the Coordinate System Offset..............................................................................176 3.6.2 Erasing the Coordinate System Offset Amount ...............................................................177 3.6.3 Setting the Workpiece Coordinate Origin.........................................................................177 3.6.4 Changing the Coordinate System Display .......................................................................178

3.7 Workpiece Measurement ........................................................................................................179 3.7.1 Carrying Out Surface Measurement ................................................................................183 3.7.2 Carrying Out Hole Measurement .....................................................................................184 3.7.3 Carrying Out Width Measurement....................................................................................186 3.7.4 Carrying Out Rotation Measurement ...............................................................................188 3.7.5 Performing Automatic Recontact When Contacting the Workpiece.................................192

3.8 User Parameters .....................................................................................................................193 3.8.1 Selecting the Parameter Number.....................................................................................195 3.8.2 Setting the Parameters ....................................................................................................195 3.8.3 Copying/Pasting Parameters ...........................................................................................196 3.8.4 Parameter Configuration ..................................................................................................198 3.8.5 Echoback .........................................................................................................................199 3.8.6 Ethernet Parameter Password .........................................................................................199 3.8.7 Machine Parameter Password Setting Method................................................................200 3.8.8 Parameter List..................................................................................................................201

3.8.8.1 Process Parameters..................................................................................................201 3.8.8.2 Fixed Cycle ...............................................................................................................206 3.8.8.3 Control Parameters ...................................................................................................207 3.8.8.4 Operation Parameters ...............................................................................................210 3.8.8.5 I/O Parameters ..........................................................................................................212 3.8.8.6 Ethernet Parameters .................................................................................................215 3.8.8.7 Computer Link Parameters .......................................................................................217 3.8.8.8 Subprogram Storage Destination Parameters ..........................................................219 3.8.8.9 Axis Parameters ........................................................................................................220 3.8.8.10 Barrier Data (For L system only) .............................................................................222 3.8.8.11 High Accuracy Parameters......................................................................................223 3.8.8.12 High-accuracy Axis Parameters ..............................................................................228

3.9 MDI Program Editing...............................................................................................................229 3.10 Counter Setting .....................................................................................................................230 3.11 Manual Numerical Value Commands....................................................................................231 3.12 T Code List............................................................................................................................232 3.13 Pallet Program Registration ..................................................................................................234

3.13.1 Standard Pallet Registration ..........................................................................................235 3.13.2 Pallet List Screen ...........................................................................................................237 3.13.3 Pallet Details Screen......................................................................................................239

4. Edit Screen ..................................................................................................................................243 4.1 Screen Configuration ..............................................................................................................243 4.2 Program Editing ......................................................................................................................245

4.2.1 Creating a New Machining Program ................................................................................248 4.2.2 Editing a Machining Program ...........................................................................................249 4.2.3 Editing MDI Program........................................................................................................250 4.2.4 Registering MDI Program in NC Memory.........................................................................250 4.2.5 Deleting a File ..................................................................................................................251 4.2.6 Editing Operations............................................................................................................251 4.2.7 Changing the Display .......................................................................................................252

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4.2.8 Displaying an Arbitrary Line .............................................................................................253 4.2.9 Rewriting Data..................................................................................................................254 4.2.10 Inserting Data.................................................................................................................255 4.2.11 Deleting Data .................................................................................................................256 4.2.12 Searching for Character Strings.....................................................................................258 4.2.13 Replacing Character Strings ..........................................................................................260 4.2.14 Copying/Pasting Data ....................................................................................................261 4.2.15 Undoing Program Changes............................................................................................262 4.2.16 Correcting/Displaying Input Mistakes.............................................................................263 4.2.17 Adding Sequence No. (N No.) Automatically .................................................................269 4.2.18 G Code Guidance ..........................................................................................................272 4.2.19 Playback Editing.............................................................................................................275

4.3 Program Check (2D) ...............................................................................................................279 4.3.1 Checking Continuously ....................................................................................................282 4.3.2 Checking One Block at a Time.........................................................................................284 4.3.3 Canceling the Program Check .........................................................................................285 4.3.4 Drawing during a Program Check ....................................................................................285 4.3.5 Changing the Display Range ...........................................................................................286 4.3.6 Changing the Display Mode .............................................................................................289 4.3.7 Changing the Display Angle.............................................................................................290 4.3.8 Switching to Full-screen Display Mode ............................................................................291 4.3.9 Availability of Check Mode with Other Functions .............................................................292 4.3.10 Handling of Variable Commands, Parameter Input by Program, and Compensation Data

Input by Program..............................................................................................................293 4.3.11 Notes for Program Check (2D).......................................................................................294

4.4 Program Check (3D) ...............................................................................................................296 4.4.1 Checking Continuously ....................................................................................................299 4.4.2 Checking One Block at a Time.........................................................................................300 4.4.3 Canceling the Program Check .........................................................................................300 4.4.4 Enlarging and Reducing the Workpiece Shape ...............................................................301 4.4.5 Moving the Workpiece Shape ..........................................................................................301 4.4.6 Rotating the Workpiece Shape ........................................................................................301 4.4.7 Performing an Interference Check ...................................................................................302 4.4.8 Switching to Full-screen Display Mode ............................................................................302 4.4.9 Setting the Workpiece Shape...........................................................................................303 4.4.10 Setting the Tool Shape...................................................................................................307 4.4.11 Availability of Check Mode with Other Functions ...........................................................312 4.4.12 Handling of Variable Commands, Parameter Input by Program, and Compensation Data

Input by Program..............................................................................................................312 4.4.13 Notes for Program Check (3D).......................................................................................312

4.5 Program Input/Output..............................................................................................................315 4.5.1 Changing the Valid Area ..................................................................................................318 4.5.2 Selecting a Device, Directory, and File ............................................................................319 4.5.3 Transferring a File ............................................................................................................323 4.5.4 Comparing Files (Compare).............................................................................................325 4.5.5 Erasing a File ...................................................................................................................326 4.5.6 Changing a File Name (Rename) ....................................................................................327 4.5.7 Creating a Directory .........................................................................................................328 4.5.8 Merging a File ..................................................................................................................329 4.5.9 Formatting an External Device.........................................................................................330 4.5.10 List of File Names ..........................................................................................................330 4.5.11 Edit Lock B and C ..........................................................................................................331 4.5.12 Program Display Lock C ................................................................................................332 4.5.13 Data Protect Keys ..........................................................................................................333

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5. Diagnosis Screens......................................................................................................................334 5.1 System Configuration Screen .................................................................................................334 5.2 Option Display Screen ............................................................................................................337 5.3 I/F Diagnosis Screen...............................................................................................................338

5.3.1 Displaying the PLC Device Data ......................................................................................341 5.3.2 Carrying Out Modal Output ..............................................................................................342 5.3.3 Carrying Out One-shot Output .........................................................................................343

5.4 Drive Monitor Screen ..............................................................................................................344 5.4.1 Servo Axis Unit Display Items ..........................................................................................346 5.4.2 Spindle Unit Display Items ...............................................................................................349 5.4.3 Display Items for the Power Supply Unit ..........................................................................358 5.4.4 Display Items for the Auxiliary Axis Unit...........................................................................360 5.4.5 Display Items for the Synchronous Error .........................................................................362 5.4.6 Clearing the Alarm History ...............................................................................................363

5.5 NC Memory Diagnosis Screen (NC Memory Diagn Screen) ..................................................364 5.5.1 Writing/Reading the Data Using the NC Data Designation ..............................................366

5.6 Alarm Screen ..........................................................................................................................367 5.6.1 Alarm History....................................................................................................................369

5.7 Self Diagnosis Screen.............................................................................................................371 5.8 Data Sampling Screen ............................................................................................................375

5.8.1 Executing NC Data Sampling...........................................................................................380 5.8.2 Outputting Sampling Data ................................................................................................381

5.9 Anshin-net Screen...................................................................................................................383 5.9.1 Message Display Screen .................................................................................................383 5.9.2 Anshin-net Parameter 1, 2 Screen...................................................................................385 5.9.3 Operation Method ............................................................................................................387

6. Maintenance Screens .................................................................................................................389 6.1 Parameter Screens .................................................................................................................391

6.1.1 Changing the Parameter Display .....................................................................................396 6.1.2 Setting the Parameters ....................................................................................................397 6.1.3 Copying/Pasting Parameters ...........................................................................................399 6.1.4 User Parameters ..............................................................................................................401 6.1.5 Echo Back ........................................................................................................................402

6.2 Input/Output Screen................................................................................................................403 6.2.1 Changing the Valid Area ..................................................................................................406 6.2.2 Selecting a Device, Directory and File .............................................................................407 6.2.3 Transferring a File ............................................................................................................414 6.2.4 Comparing Files (Compare).............................................................................................416 6.2.5 Erasing a File ...................................................................................................................417 6.2.6 Changing a File Name (Rename) ....................................................................................417 6.2.7 Creating a Directory .........................................................................................................418 6.2.8 Merging a File ..................................................................................................................419 6.2.9 Formatting an External Device.........................................................................................420 6.2.10 List of File Names ..........................................................................................................420 6.2.11 Edit Lock B and C ..........................................................................................................429 6.2.12 Data Protect Keys ..........................................................................................................430

6.3 All Backup Screen...................................................................................................................432 6.3.1 Performing a Backup Operation.......................................................................................434 6.3.2 Performing a Restore Operation ......................................................................................434

6.4 System Setup Screen .............................................................................................................435 6.4.1 Preparation for Spindle Parameter Setting ......................................................................437 6.4.2 Writing Initial Parameters .................................................................................................438 6.4.3 Writing Sample PLC Ladders...........................................................................................439

6.5 Adjust S-analog Screen ..........................................................................................................440

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6.5.1 Adjustment Preparations..................................................................................................442 6.5.2 Performing Automatic Adjustments..................................................................................442 6.5.3 Performing Manual Adjustments ......................................................................................443

6.6 Absolute Position Setting Screen............................................................................................445 6.6.1 Selecting the Axis.............................................................................................................447 6.6.2 Carrying Out Dogless-type Zero Point Initialization .........................................................448 6.6.3 Carrying Out Dog-type Zero Point Initialization................................................................456 6.6.4 Precautions ......................................................................................................................456

6.7 Auxiliary Axis Test Screen ......................................................................................................459 6.7.1 Preparation.......................................................................................................................462 6.7.2 Selecting a Device, Directory and File .............................................................................463 6.7.3 Test Operation .................................................................................................................467 6.7.4 Precaution ........................................................................................................................467

6.8 Diagnosis Data Collection Setting Screen ..............................................................................468 6.8.1 Performing a Data Collection Operation ..........................................................................470 6.8.2 Stopping a Data Collection Operation..............................................................................470 6.8.3 Clearing a Collected Data ................................................................................................470

II. MACHINE OPERATIONS 1. Operation State ...............................................................................................................................2

1.1 Operation State Correlation Diagram..........................................................................................2 1.2 Power OFF..................................................................................................................................2 1.3 Operations Not Ready.................................................................................................................3 1.4 Operations Ready .......................................................................................................................3

1.4.1 Reset....................................................................................................................................3 1.4.2 Automatic Operation in Progress .........................................................................................3 1.4.3 Automatic Operation Pause .................................................................................................3 1.4.4 Automatic Operation Stop ....................................................................................................3

2. Indicator Lamps ..............................................................................................................................4 2.1 Control Unit Ready......................................................................................................................4 2.2 In Automatic Operation ...............................................................................................................4 2.3 Automatic Operation Start Busy..................................................................................................4 2.4 Automatic Operation Pause Busy ...............................................................................................4 2.5 Return to Reference Position ......................................................................................................4 2.6 Alarm...........................................................................................................................................4 2.7 M00 .............................................................................................................................................4 2.8 M02/M30 .....................................................................................................................................4

3. Reset Switch and Emergency Stop Button ..................................................................................5 3.1 Reset Switch ...............................................................................................................................5 3.2 Emergency Stop Button ..............................................................................................................5

4. Operation Mode...............................................................................................................................6 4.1 Mode Selection Switch................................................................................................................6 4.2 Jog Feed Mode ...........................................................................................................................6 4.3 Rapid Traverse Feed Mode ........................................................................................................7 4.4 Reference Point Return Mode.....................................................................................................8 4.5 Incremental Feed Mode ............................................................................................................10 4.6 Handle Feed Mode....................................................................................................................10 4.7 Memory Mode ...........................................................................................................................11 4.8 MDI Operation Mode.................................................................................................................12

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5. Operation Panel Switches in Operation Mode ...........................................................................13 5.1 Rapid Traverse Override...........................................................................................................13 5.2 Cutting Feed Override...............................................................................................................13 5.3 Manual Feedrate .......................................................................................................................13 5.4 Handle/Incremental Feed Magnification....................................................................................14 5.5 Handle Feed Axis Selection ......................................................................................................14 5.6 Manual Pulse Generator ...........................................................................................................14 5.7 Cycle Start and Feed Hold ........................................................................................................15 5.8 Feed Axis Selection ..................................................................................................................15

6. Operation Panel Switch Functions..............................................................................................16 6.1 Chamfering................................................................................................................................16 6.2 Miscellaneous Function Lock....................................................................................................16 6.3 Single Block ..............................................................................................................................16 6.4 Dry Run.....................................................................................................................................16 6.5 Manual Override........................................................................................................................16 6.6 Override Cancel ........................................................................................................................17 6.7 Optional Stop ............................................................................................................................17 6.8 Optional Block Skip...................................................................................................................17 6.9 Manual Absolute .......................................................................................................................18 6.10 Error Detect.............................................................................................................................19 6.11 Follow-up Function..................................................................................................................19 6.12 Axis Removal ..........................................................................................................................19 6.13 Manual/Automatic Synchronous Feed ....................................................................................19 6.14 Handle Interruption..................................................................................................................20

6.14.1 Outline..............................................................................................................................20 6.14.2 Interruptible Conditions ....................................................................................................20 6.14.3 Interruption Effective Axis ................................................................................................20 6.14.4 Axis Movement Speed Resulting From Interruption.........................................................21 6.14.5 Path Resulting After Handle Interruption..........................................................................21 6.14.6 Handle Interruption in Tool Radius Compensation ..........................................................23 6.14.7 Interrupt Amount Reset ....................................................................................................25 6.14.8 Operation Procedure........................................................................................................25

6.15 Machine Lock..........................................................................................................................26 6.16 Deceleration Check.................................................................................................................27

6.16.1 Functions..........................................................................................................................27 6.16.2 Deceleration Check Method.............................................................................................28 6.16.3 Deceleration Check When Opposite Direction Movement Is Reversed...........................30 6.16.4 Parameters.......................................................................................................................31 6.16.5 Precautions ......................................................................................................................32

7. Stored Stroke Limit .......................................................................................................................34 7.1 Stored Stroke Limit I..................................................................................................................36 7.2 Stored Stroke Limit II.................................................................................................................37 7.3 Stored Stroke Limit IB ...............................................................................................................39 7.4 Stored Stroke Limit IC ...............................................................................................................39 7.5 Movable Range during Inclined Axis Control ............................................................................40 7.6 Stored Stroke Limit for Rotation Axis ........................................................................................41 7.7 Precautions ...............................................................................................................................42

III. MAINTENANCE 1. Daily Maintenance and Periodic Inspection and Maintenance ...................................................1

1.1 Maintenance Items......................................................................................................................1

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1.1.1 Escutcheon ..........................................................................................................................1 1.1.2 LCD Panel............................................................................................................................2 1.1.3 Compact Flash/IC card ........................................................................................................2

1.2 Replacement Methods ................................................................................................................3 1.2.1 Durable Parts .......................................................................................................................3 1.2.2 Compact Flash .....................................................................................................................7 1.2.3 IC Card.................................................................................................................................8

IV. APPENDIXES Appendix 1. List of Function Codes..................................................................................................1 Appendix 2. Table of Command Value Ranges................................................................................2 Appendix 3. Circular Cutting Radius Error.......................................................................................8 Appendix 4. Registering/Editing the Fixed Cycle Program.............................................................9

4.1 Fixed Cycle Operation Parameters .............................................................................................9 4.2 Transmitting/Erasing the Fixed Cycle Program...........................................................................9 4.3 Standard Fixed Cycle Subprogram (For L system)...................................................................10 4.4 Standard Fixed Cycle Subprogram (For M system)..................................................................20

Appendix 5. RS-232C I/O Device Parameter Setting Examples ....................................................26 Appendix 6. Alarms ..........................................................................................................................27

6.1 List of Alarms ............................................................................................................................27 6.1.1 Operation Alarms ...............................................................................................................27 6.1.2 Stop Codes ........................................................................................................................35 6.1.3 Servo/Spindle Alarms.........................................................................................................39 6.1.4 MCP Alarm.........................................................................................................................48 6.1.5 System Alarms ...................................................................................................................57 6.1.6 Absolute Position Detection System Alarms ......................................................................63 6.1.7 Messages during Emergency Stop ....................................................................................66 6.1.8 Auxiliary Axis Alarms..........................................................................................................68 6.1.9 Computer Link Errors .........................................................................................................75 6.1.10 User PLC Alarms .............................................................................................................76 6.1.11 Network Service Errors ....................................................................................................78

6.2 Operation Messages.................................................................................................................79 6.2.1 Search-related Operation Messages .................................................................................79 6.2.2 Graphic Display-related Operation Messages ...................................................................80 6.2.3 Variable (Common variables, local variables) - related Operation Messages ...................81 6.2.4 PLC Switch-related Operation Messages ..........................................................................81 6.2.5 Compensation-related (Tool compensation, coordinate system offset) Operation Messages

...........................................................................................................................................81 6.2.6 Data Input/Output-related Operation Messages ................................................................82 6.2.7 Parameter-related Operation Messages ............................................................................85 6.2.8 Measurement-related (Workpiece, rotation) Operation Messages ....................................86 6.2.9 Tool (Tool registration, tool life) -related Operation Messages ..........................................87 6.2.10 Editing-related Operation Messages................................................................................88 6.2.11 Diagnosis-related Operation Messages ...........................................................................90 6.2.12 Maintenance-related Operation Messages ......................................................................91 6.2.13 Data Sampling-related Operation Messages ...................................................................93 6.2.14 Absolute Position Detection-related Operation Messages...............................................94 6.2.15 System Setup-related Operation Messages ....................................................................94 6.2.16 Automatic Backup-related Operation Messages..............................................................95

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6.2.17 Alarm History-related Operation Messages .....................................................................95 6.2.18 Anshin-net-related Operation Messages..........................................................................96 6.2.19 Other Operation Messages ............................................................................................100

6.3 Program Error .........................................................................................................................101

Appendix 7. G Code Guidance Display List .................................................................................120

I. SCREEN OPERATIONS

1. Operating the Setting and Display Unit 1.1 Setting Display Unit Appearance

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1. Operating the Setting and Display Unit This explains the functions common to the screens.

1.1 Setting Display Unit Appearance

An LCD display is used for the screen displays. Operations such as screen transition and data setting are carried out with the NC keyboard. The setting display unit is configured of the LCD display, various keys and menu keys as shown below. The drawing below shows a horizontal layout of the LCD display and NC keyboard, but these can also be arranged vertically.

(2) Page changeover key

(3) Previous screen display key(Part system changeover)

(5) Data setting keys (alphabet, numerals, symbols)

(9) SHIFT key

(12) INPUT key

(7) Data correction keys

(8) Lower case input key

(13) RESET key (10) Cursor keys

(14) Menu keys

(4) Menu changeover keys (15) Menu list key

(1) Function keys

(6) Particular keys

(6) Particular keys

(16) Operation keys

(11) Frame keys

The following keys are provided on the keyboard.

Key type Key Operation MONITOR

(MONITOR) This displays the screen related to "operations". (Refer to "2. Monitor Screens".)

SET UP

(SETUP) This displays the screen related to "setup". (Refer to "3. Setup Screens".)

EDIT (EDIT) This displays the screen related to "editing".

(Refer to "4. Edit Screens".)

DIAGN (DIAGN) This displays the screen related to "diagnosis".

(Refer to "5. Diagnosis Screens".)

(1) Function key (Function selection key)

MAINTE

(MAINTE) This displays the screen related to "maintenance". (Refer to "6. Maintenance Screens".)

PAGE Previous page key When the displayed contents cover several pages, this

displays the contents of the previous page. The " " mark at the top of the screen indicates that there is a previous page.

(2) Page changeover key

PAGE Next page key When the displayed contents cover several pages, this

displays the contents of the next page. The " " mark at the top of the screen indicates that there is a next page.

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Key type Key Operation

BACK (BACK) Previous screen display key

This redisplays the previously displayed screen. (3) Previous screen display key (Part system changeover)

$ $ ($→$) Part system changeover key

When using a multi-part system NC, this displays the data of the next part system. The screen does not change if it is a part system common screen or when only one part system is used.

(left side) This changes the operation menu for the displayed screen to the current screen group screen selection menu. This is also used to cancel the menu operations of the displayed screen.

(4) Menu changeover key

(right side) When all of the menus cannot be displayed at once, this displays the menus not currently displayed. The " " and " " marks at the bottom of the screen indicate that there are menus not displayed.

(5) Data setting keys

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + - = / . ; etc.

These keys are pressed to set alphabetic characters, numerals and operation symbols, etc.

? Help key This displays the operation guidance, parameter guidance and alarm guidance corresponding to the current operation.

/ ? SFP

(6) Particular keys

F0

These key definitions differ according to the machine tool builder.

INSERT (INSERT) Data insert key

This inputs the data insertion mode. When a data setting key is pressed, a character is inserted in front of the current cursor position. The overwrite mode is entered when the DELETE, C･B CAN, INPUT, cursor or TAB, etc., keys are pressed, or when the screen is changed.

DELETE (DELETE) Data delete key

This deletes the character just before the cursor position in the data setting area.

(7) Data correction keys

C•B CAN /

C•B CAN (C･B CAN)Cancel key

This cancels the setting in the data setting area.

(8) Lower case input key

ABC... /abc... (LOWER CASE) This changes the input between upper case and lower

case alphabetic characters.

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Key type Key Operation

(9) SHIFT key SHIFT (SHIFT) This validates the setting on the lower line of data key.

This moves the cursor up or down one when setting data in the screen display items.

This moves the cursor one item to the left or right when selecting data in the screen display items. at cursor left end: Moves to the right end of

previous line. at cursor right end: Moves to left end of next line.

(10) Cursor keys

This moves the data input cursor one character to the left or right in the data setting area.

(11) Frame keys This switches the tag.

(12) INPUT key INPUT (INPUT) This fixes the data in the data setting area, and writes

it to the internal data. The cursor moves to the next position.

(13) RESET key RESET (RESET) This resets the NC.

(14) Menu keys This changes the screen and displays the data. (15) Menu list

keys

LIST

(MenuList) This is function that displays each screen's menu configuration as a list. (Refer to "1.7 Menu list")

ALTER (ALTER) This is alternate key (Alt key). CTRL (CTRL) This is control key.

(16) Operation keys

SP (SP) This is space key.

1. Operating the Setting and Display Unit 1.2 Screen Configuration

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1.2 Screen Configuration

(8)

(10) (7)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

(9)

Display items

Display item Details

(1) NC name The currently displayed NC name (name set in parameter "#1135 unt_nm") is displayed.

(2) Part system name When using the multi-part system, the currently displayed part system name (name set in parameter "#1169 system name") is displayed. The part system name is not displayed for the 1-part system.

(3) Power ON request This appears if a parameter requiring the power to be turned ON again has been changed. This flickers at an approx. one-second interval.

(4) Operation status The displayed part system's operation mode is displayed. (5) MDI status The MDI status is displayed when the MDI operation mode is selected.

This does not appear when other operation modes are selected. (6) Screen name The tab for the currently selected screen is selected and displayed. (7) Operation status The NC operation status is displayed. (8) Alarm The currently occurring alarm or warning with the highest priority is displayed. (9) Operation message The operation message is displayed.

(10) Time The current time is displayed. (Hour: minute) (11) Anshin-net status This icon appears if Anshin-net diagnosis data has been sent/received.

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1.2.1 Operation Mode The operation status indicates the operation mode for displayed part system. The selectable operation mode is following below.

Symbol Details Explanation MEMORY Memory operation Automatic operation is based on programs stored in the

memory. TAPE Tape operation Automatic operation is based on tape command (RS232C

input) programs stored in NC tape. MDI MDI operation Automatic operation is performed with the program set in

the MDI screen. JOG Jog The jog feed mode enables the axis to be moved by hand

consecutively at the feed rate set by using the MANUAL FEED RATE switch.

HANDLE Manual handle The handle feed mode enables the axis to be moved by turning the manual handle. The travel distance per graduation of the handle depends on how the HANDLE/INCREMENTAL MAGNIFICATION switch is set.

STEP Step The step feed mode enables the axis to be moved by hand at feed rate when the FEED AXIS SELECT switch is ON. The travel distance per graduation of the handle depends on how the HANDLE/INCREMENTAL MAGNIFICATION switch is set.

MANUAL Manual arbitrary feed

This mode enables to move manually with arbitrary amount or arbitrary positioning position.

ZERO-RTN Reference point return

This mode enables a controlled axis to be returned manually to the defined position unique to the machine (reference point).

INIT-SET Automatic dog-less reference point return

This mode enables this mode to manually push against the machine end stopper and carry out zero point return.

RAPID Rapid traverse The rapid traverse feed mode enables the machine to be moved consecutively at rapid traverse feedrate manually.

NO MODE No operation mode

The operation mode is not selected.

(Note 1) Note the following points when using two or more part systems. The operation mode displays the operation mode selected for the 1st part system. Thus, when using two-or-more-part-system machine for which the operation modes are separately selected for each part system, the operation mode displayed for a part system other than the 1st part system, and the operation mode on the machine may not match.

1.2.2 MDI Status The MDI status is displayed when the operation mode is the MDI mode. This does not appear when other operation modes are selected. The displayed MDI status is following below.

Symbol Details Character color Background color NON No MDI setting Black Gray SET MDI setting completed Black Gray RUN MDI running Black Gray

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1.2.3 Operation Status

1 HLD 2 HLD 3 HLD 4 BST The operation status displays the currently selected NC operation status for each part system. (The status for up to four part systems is displayed.)

Symbol Details Character color Background color

EMG In emergency stop Red Dark gray RST Resetting NC White Dark gray LSK Paper tape reader is in label skip state White Dark gray BST In block stop White Dark gray HLD Operation halted White Dark gray SYN Synchronizing White Dark gray AUT In automatic operation White Dark gray RDY Operation completed state Green Dark gray

1.2.4 Alarms/Warnings

When an alarm or warning occurs, the alarm No. and alarm message character string are displayed.

(Example) Warning display

S51 Parameter error

Character color Background colorAlarm White Red Warning Black Yellow

1.2.5 Operation Messages

Character color Background colorOperation messages Black Green

The operation message can be reset by pressing any key. The following operation messages are released even if automatic start or reset is executed.

• "Search completed" • "Restart search is completed" • "Top search completed" • "MDI Set ended"

(Example)

Searching

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1.3 Screen Transition Diagram The screen is configured of operation groups. Refer to "1.4 Screen Selection Procedures" for how to display the screens.

Edit

Refer to "4. Edit Screens" Edi

t I/O Check

MST Cnt set MDI User W-measCoordT-lifeT-reg T-meas T-ofs

Set

up

Refer to "3. Setup Screens"

I/O

param

Operate

param

Control

param

Fixed

cycle

Process

param

Ethernet

param

Link

param

Hi-prec

axis

Hi-prec

param

Subpro

stor

Axis

param

Barrier

data

T-list Pallet

Servo

unit

Power

unit

Spindle

unit

Alarm

message

Mem diaDrv monI/F dia Option

display

H/W S/W

Config

Dia

gn

Refer to "5. Diagnosis Screens"

Synchro

error

AUX

unit

Selfdia NC smp Anshin

net

MST Cnt set OffsetCnt expCheckTraceEdit Research Search Coord

Mon

itr

Refer to "2. Monitor Screens"

Col stp PLC SWP corrLoc varCom varTime Tree Modal G92 set LD MTR

Sp-stby TipDisp

Refer to "6. Maintenance Screens"

AUX

param

Subpro

stor

Link

param

Ethernet

param

I/O

param

Barrier

data

Operate

param

Axis

param

Control

param

Process

param

Mainte

Mai

nte

Param Input/

Output

RotAxis

param

Spindle

param

Spindle

spec

Servo

param

Abs pos

param

Zp-rtn

param

Axis

spec

BaseCom

param

BaseAx

spec

BaseSys

param

Posn

switch

Macro

list

Er Comp

data

Er Comp

param

Bit

select

PLC

constnt

PLC

counter

PLC inc

timer

PLC

timer

Open

param 2

Open

param 1

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1.4 Screen Selection Procedure The screen is selected by pressing a function key such as MONITOR or SETUP, or by pressing a menu key displayed in the screen selection menu.

Operation method (To display "T-ofs" screen from the "Setup screen")

(1) Press the function key SETUP.

The previously displayed setup screen will appear.

The menu display will differ according to the L system/M system and parameter setting.

(2) Press the menu T-ofs key.

Tool compensation amount screen appears.

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1.5 Setting Data 1.5.1 Setting Numerals and Alphabetic Characters

Operation method The data is basically set with the following methods:

(1) Menu selection (2) No. selection (3) Cursor movement (4) Data key input (5) INPUT key input

(Note 1) The contents in the data setting area are only displayed until the INPUT key is pressed.

These contents are invalidated if the screen is changed. The data is written into the memory when the INPUT key is pressed.

(Note 2) Special settings may be required depending on the data type. Refer to each item. (Note 3) The cursor may move to the right of the display item depending on the data type. (Note 4) If an illegal key is set, an error occurs when INPUT is pressed. Reset the correct data.

Operations in the data setting area The key is input at the position where the cursor is displayed. If a cursor is not displayed, the key input is invalid. When a key is input, the data appears at the cursor position, and the cursor moves one character space to the right.

/ keys: Moves the cursor one character to the left or right.

(1) The cursor is at the position shown on the right.

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(2) Press the key.

The cursor moves one character space to the right. 123777456

INSERT key: Enters the insert mode.

(1) Move the cursor to the position where the

data is to be inserted. The cursor moves in the data setting area.

123456 (2) Press the INSERT key, and then the data

keys. INSERT 7 7 7

The cursor moves one character space to the right.

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(Note) The overwrite mode is entered when the DELETE, C·B CAN keys are pressed, or when the screen is

changed.

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DELETE key: Deletes the character in front of the cursor.

(1) Move the cursor to the position where the

data is to be deleted. The cursor moves in the data setting area.

123777456 (2) Press the DELETE key.

The character in front of the cursor is deleted, and thecursor moves.

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C·B key: Deletes all characters in the data setting area.

(1) Press the C·B key.

The cursor moves in the data setting area.

Cursor operations on the screen If a cursor is displayed on the screen, data is set in the data setting area and the INPUT key is pressed, the data appears at the cursor position on the screen. The cursor moves to the next position. The following keys can be used to move the cursor with the cursor keys.

: Moves the cursor to the previous line. : Moves the cursor to the next line. : Moves the cursor one item to the left. : Moves the cursor one item to the right.

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1.6 Operating the Screen

1.6.1 Changing the Displayed Part System When the $ $ key is pressed, the displayed part system changes. The displayed part system No. is counted up by one each time the $ $ key is pressed. If the displayed part system No. exceeds the value number of part systems, the displayed part system No. returns to 1.

1.6.2 Changing the Menu The menu can be used to select screens and to select functions or setting items. Up to ten menus can be displayed at once. To select the menu, use the menu key below the menu display. To change the menu, use the menu changeover key.

key : The operation menu is canceled. The screen selection menu for the currently displayed screen group appears. The display for the currently displayed menu is highlighted.

key : When there are more than 11 menus, this key displays the remaining menus. This key can be used when " " or " " is displayed at the upper right of the menu.

1.6.3 Types of Menus The menus are categorized into the following types according to the operation that takes place after the menu key is pressed.

A : The menu is highlighted, and the system waits for the user input. After the input, the operation follows the input details.

B : The menu is highlighted, and operation starts. C : Operation starts without highlighting the menu.

In section "2. Monitor screen" and following, the types are described in the following method. (Example) Explanation of menus used for editing the program on the Edit screen (excerpt)

Menu Details Type Reference

String search

When the character string is designated and the INPUT key is pressed, that character string is searched for.

A 4.2.11 Searching for character strings

String replace

If the character string to be searched for and the character string to be replaced are separated with a "/" and designated, when the INPUT key is pressed, the replace operation takes place.

A 4.2.12 Replacing character strings

Operation when menu is pressed Menu type Reference section

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1.7 Menu List The menu list is a function that displays each screen's menu configuration as a list. The Menu list window opens when the MenuList key is pressed on each screen. If a pop-up window other than the menu list is displayed, the Menu list window appears above the displayed pop-up window. The menu does not change in this case. If the MenuList key is pressed again or if the Cancel key is pressed while the Menu list window is open, the Menu list window closes, and the state before the MenuList key was pressed is recovered.

(1)

(2)

(3)

Display items

Display item Details (1) Screen name The screen name is displayed.

(Example) Monitr/Setup (2) Menu name A list of the menu names (functions) included on each screen is displayed.

(Example) Search/Reserch (3) Function outline display

area An outline of the currently selected menu name (function) is displayed.

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List of menu names (functions)

Screen Menu name Outline

Monitr Search Call a program for automatic operation. Reserch Restart machining from a selected block. Edit Edit the machining program searched for operation. Trace Trace the T path based on the machining program being executed. Check Trace the T path based on the machining program w/o running machine. Cnt exp Display counters of all axes & select the type of the counters. Offset Set & display tool offset data. Coord Set & display workpiece coordinate system offset. Cnt set Set the relative position counter to an arbitrary value. MST Set & display each command for S, M, T & 2nd M functions. Modal Display the execution modal value of the machining program. Tree Display program/MDI interrupt/user macro call in nesting structure. Time Set & display integrating time (date, time, power ON time, etc.). Com var Set & display the details of common variables. Loc var Specify a nesting level of subprogram & display local variables. P corr Correct & change the next command by block stop during auto-/MDI op. PLC SW Switch ON/OFF each NC ops. control signal allocated by ladder program. G92 set Perform origin set & origin cancel. Col stp Register arbitrary collation & stop position set as single block stop. LD MTR Spindle load and Z axis load, etc. can be displayed in meter. Sp-stby The spindle tool No. and the standby tool No. can be displayed. TipDisp Display tool tip pos, handle interrupt amount and tool tip speed. Setup T-ofs Set & display tool offset data. T-meas Measure T length & radius manually & set them as tool offset amounts. T-reg Register T No. according to the magazine pot, spindle & wait position. T-life Scale workpiece to figure face/hole ctr/wid ctr & set as coord ofs. Coord Set & display workpiece coordinate system offset. W-meas Set & display user parameters. User Display & edit MDI programs set in NC memory. MDI Edit (add/delete/change) programs in NC memory & create new ones. Cnt set Set the relative position counter to an arbitrary value. MST Set & display each command for S, M, T & 2nd M functions. T-list Reference & display T-codelist. Pallet The machining program is registered into the pallet of APC. Edit Edit Edit (add/delete/change) programs in NC memory & create new ones. Check Trace the T path based on the machining program w/o running machine. NAVI Create the part program simply. I/O Input/Output machining programs betw. NC memory & external I/O device.

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Screen Menu name Outline

Diagn Config Display the H/W & S/W (S/W No. & version) configurations. Option Display the details of the options registered in NC memory. I/F dia Set & display input/output signals of the ladder program. Drv mon Display drive diagnostic information. (servo/spindle/power supply). Mem dia Set & display NC internal data. Alarm Display a list of currently occurring alarms & their messages. Selfdia Display the H/W & Operation stop state. NC Smp Set Sampling parameter & Sample NC internal data. A net Customer service is available by connecting NC with NC service. Mainte Mainte Perform NC memory format/abs. para. setting/maint. data backup, etc. Param Select a type of parameter to set & display the parameter values. I/O Input/Output machining programs betw. NC memory & external I/O device.

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1.7.1 Displaying the Menu Function Outline

Operation method

(1) Press the MenuList key. The Menu list window appears showing the selected screen's menu list at the top.

When the MenuList key is pressed while editing the file on the Edit screen, a prompt to confirm whether to save the program appears before Menu list window opens.

(2) Using the ↑, ↓, →, ← and page keys, move

the cursor to the menu for which the function outline is to be displayed.

The function outline for the selected menu appears. The function outline does not appear if a menu with no name is selected.

The cursor does not move to the group name.

1.7.2 Directly Moving to the Menu Function

Operation method

(1) Press the MenuList key. The Menu list window appears showing the selected screen's menu list at the top.

(2) Using the ↑, ↓, →, ← and page keys, move

the cursor to the menu to move to. The function outline for the selected menu appears.

(3) Press the INPUT key.

The selected menu function can be moved to directly. The menu is not moved to if a menu with no name is selected. The Menu list window closes after moving.

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1.7.3 Moving the cursor

Operation method

(1) Press the MenuList key. The Menu list window appears showing the selected screen's menu list at the top.

(2) Press the ↓