Monitoring Axis And Spindle Data; Specify Working Area Limitations - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

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4.9

Monitoring axis and spindle data

4.9.1

Specify working area limitations

Using the "Working area limitation" function you can limit the range within which a tool can
traverse in all channel axes. This function allows you to set up protection zones in the working
area that are inhibited for tool motion.
In this way, you are able to restrict the traversing range of the axes in addition to the limit
switches.
Requirements
You can only make changes in "AUTO" mode when in the RESET condition. These changes
are then immediate.
You can make changes in "JOG" mode at any time. These changes, however, only become
active at the start of a new motion.
Procedure
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4. Use the softkeys to select in which axis direction you want to approach
the workpiece first.
5. Select the measuring direction (+ or -) you want to approach the work‐
piece in.
The measuring direction cannot be selected for Z0.
6. In X0, Y0, or Z0, specify the setpoint position of the workpiece edge you
are approaching.
Traverse the tool up to the workpiece edge and press the "Set ZO" softkey
to measure the workpiece zero.
1. Select the "Parameter" operating area.
2. Press the "Setting data" softkey.
The "Working Area Limitation" window appears.
Setting up the machine
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