Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual page 569

Detailed description
2.1 Mode group
Mode group
A mode group contains the channels that are required to run simultaneously in the same
mode from the point of view of the machining sequence.
Mode group
Definition of a mode group
A mode group combines NC channels with axes and spindles to form a machining unit.
A mode group contains the channels that are required to run simultaneously in the same
mode from the point of view of the machining sequence.
Note
This description assumes one mode group and one channel.
Functions requiring several channels (e.g., axis replacement) are described in:
References:
/FB2/ Function Manual, Extended Functions; Mode Groups, Channels, Axis Replacement
(K5)
The configuration of a mode group defines which channels are to be included in the group.
Basic logic functions: Mode group, channel, program operation, reset response (K1)
Function Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5397-0BP10-2BA0
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