Modes And Mode Groups; General - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual

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3.3 Modes and mode groups

3.3 Modes and mode groups
3.3.1

General

You can work in three different operating modes.
"JOG" mode
"JOG" mode is used for the following preparatory actions:
● Approach reference point, i.e. the machine axis is referenced
● Preparing a machine for executing a program in automatic mode, i.e. measuring tools,
measuring the workpiece and, if necessary, defining the work offsets used in the program
● Traversing axes, e.g. during a program interruption
● Positioning axes
Select "JOG"
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4. Press the <-> or <+> key.
The selected axis moves to the reference point and stops. The coor-
dinate of the reference point is displayed.
The axis is marked with
5. Press the "User enable" softkey.
The "User Agreement" window opens.
It shows a list of all machine axes with their current position and SI
position.
5. Position the cursor in the "Acknowledgement" field for the axis in
question.
6. Activate the acknowledgement with the <SELECT> key.
The selected axis is marked with an "x" meaning "safely referenced"
in the "Acknowledgement" column.
By pressing the <SELECT> key again, you deactivate the acknowl-
edgement again.
Press the <JOG> key.
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