Setting Data; Working Area Limitation - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operator's Manual

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5.7

Setting data

5.7.1 Working area limitation

Setting
data
Working
area limitat.
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SINUMERIK 840D/810D Operator's Guide HMI Embedded (BEM) – 03.04 Edition
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 appropriate working area limitation with the "Select key".
In "MDA" 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.
Further information
The "Working area limitation" function can be disabled by means of
the key switch.
Parameters Operating Area

5.7 Setting data

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