Handwheel Assignment - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

2.10

Handwheel assignment

You can traverse the axes in the machine coordinate system (MCS) or in the workpiece
coordinate system (WCS) via the handwheel.
All axes are provided in the following order for handwheel assignment:
● Geometry axes
● Channel machine axes
Proceed as follows
HMI sl Turning
Operating Manual, 01/2008, 6FC5398-7AP10-0BA0
Machine manufacturer
Please also refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
Press the "JOG", "AUTO", or "MDA" key.
2. Press the menu forward key and the "Handwheel" softkey.
The "Handwheel" window appears.
A field for axis assignment will be offered for every connected
handwheel.
3. Place the cursor in the field next to the handwheel with which you wish
to assign the axis (e.g. no. 1).
4. Press the corresponding softkey to select the desired axis (e.g. "X").
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Setting up the machine
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