78 First Steps with the iTNC 530
1.7 Running the First Program
1.7 Running the First Program
Select the correct operating mode
You can run programs either in the Single Block or the Full Sequence
mode:
U Press the operating mode key: The TNC goes into the
Program Run, Single Block mode and the TNC
executes the program block by block. You have to
confirm each block with the NC key
U Press the operating mode key: The TNC goes into the
Program Run, Full Sequence mode and the TNC
executes the program after NC start up to a program
break or to the end of the program
Further information on this topic
Operating modes of the TNC: See “Operating Modes” on page 84
Running programs: See “Program Run” on page 603
Choose the program you want to run
U Press the PGM MGT key: the TNC displays the file
management
U Press the LAST FILES soft key: The TNC opens a pop-
up window with the most recently selected files
U If desired, use the arrow keys to select the program
that you want to run. Load with the ENT key
Further information on this topic
File management: See “Working with the File Manager” on page
121
Start the program
U Press the NC start button: The TNC executes the
active program
Further information on this topic
Running programs: See “Program Run” on page 603