Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 73

Procedure
Universal
Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
Press the <JOG>, <AUTO> or <MDI> 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. Position 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").
- OR
Open the "Axis" selection box using the <INSERT> key, navigate to the
desired axis, and press the <INPUT> key.
Selecting an axis also activates the handwheel (e.g., "X" is assigned to
handwheel no. 1 and is activated immediately).
5. Press the "Handwheel" softkey again.
- OR -
Press the "Back" softkey.
The "Handwheel" window closes.
Setting up the machine
2.8 Handwheel assignment
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