Single-Step Mode (Single Block); Block Search - Siemens SINUMERIK 840DE Operation & Programming Manual

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Program Creation with EasyStep and G Code

7.7 Single-step mode (single block)

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Single-step mode (single block)

Precondition
Single
step
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Block search

Precondition
Block
search
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Sequence of operations
In single-step mode (single-block mode) you can execute a machining
cycle step by step.
The required machining sequence is selected in PROGRAM mode.
Select the soft key labeled "Single step".
Each time you press the "NC start" key one step of the machining
cycle is executed.
Function
The block search function allows the program to advance to the
desired position in the machining sequence. The search target can be
directly determined by positioning the cursor keys.
Sequence of operations
The required machining sequence is selected in PROGRAM mode.
Select the step from which you wish to continue execution with the
cursor keys.
Select the soft key labeled "Block search".
The same calculations are performed during block search as in
normal program operation. However, the axes do not move!
Press soft key "NC Start" twice.
• The "Block search" function is started when you press it the first
time.
• Processing starts at the selected step when you press it again.
You can cancel the search by activating the Reset key.
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