Machine Control Panels; Overview; Controls On The Machine Control Panel - Siemens SINUMERIK Series Operating Manual

Introduction

2.3 Machine control panels

2.3 Machine control panels
2.3.1

Overview

The machine tool can be equipped with a machine control panel by Siemens or with a specific
machine control panel from the machine manufacturer.
You use the machine control panel to initiate actions on the machine tool such as traversing
an axis or starting the machining of a workpiece.
2.3.2

Controls on the machine control panel

In this example, the MCP 483C IE machine control panel is used to illustrate the operator
controls and displays of a Siemens machine control panel.
Overview
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Figure 2-2
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EMERGENCY STOP button
Installation locations for control devices (d = 16 mm)
RESET
Program control
Operating modes, machine functions
User keys T1 to T15
Traversing axes with rapid traverse override and coordinate switchover
Spindle control with override switch
Feed control with override switch
Keyswitch (four positions)
Front view of machine control panel (milling version)
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