Entering Or Selecting Parameters - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Universal Operating Manual

Fundamentals
3.4 Operator interface
3.4.7

Entering or selecting parameters

When setting up the machine and during programming, you must enter various parameter
values in the entry fields. The background color of the fields provides information on the status
of the entry field.
Orange background
Light orange background
Pink background
Selecting parameters
Some parameters require you to select from a number of options in the input field. Fields of this
type do not allow you to type in a value.
The selection symbol is displayed in the tooltip:
Associated selection fields
There are selection fields for various parameters:
• Selection of units
• Changeover between absolute and incremental dimensions
Procedure
Changing or calculating parameters
If you only want to change individual characters in an input field rather than overwriting the
entire entry, switch to insertion mode.
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The input field is selected
The input field is in edit mode
The entered value is incorrect
1. Keep pressing the <SELECT> key until the required setting or unit is selec‐
ted.
The <SELECT> key only works if there are several selection options avail‐
able.
- OR -
Press the <INSERT> key.
The selection options are displayed in a list.
2. Select the required setting using the <Cursor down> and <Cursor up> keys.
3. If required, enter a value in the associated input field.
4. Press the <INPUT> key to complete the parameter input.
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