Siemens Sinumerik 840D Operating Turning page 681

Complex programming example
Press the VSK 1 "Select tool".
The tool list opens.
Highlight the respective tool (3D_PROBE) by means
of the blue cursor keys on the CNC full keyboard
and press the VSK 1 "To program".
The input mask for the tool parameters opens.
4. Leave the values as follows:
Acknowledge the tool selection by pressing the VSK
8 "Accept"
The following program block is added to the work
schedule:
5. Now programme the measuring probe motion in a
straight line at rapid traverse rate.
Press the VSK 2 "Straight".
The input mask for the technology "Straight" opens:
6. Enter the following position values and press the
VSK 5 "Rapid traverse" to change the selection
feedrate to rapid traverse rate.
Acknowledge with VSK 8 "Accept".
The following program block is added to the work
schedule.
7. Now programme the straight line motion of the
measuring probe at rapid traverse rate.
Press the VSK 2 "Straight".
The input mask for die technology "Straight" opens:
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