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3.1.4 Softkeys
The softkeys of the compact panel differ from those of the other CNC panels. Since the compact panel has fewer keys,
certain keys of the CNC panels are replaced by softkeys (see the sections "Special Case of the Compact Panel").
These softkeys are accessible in special softkey bars of the compact panel:
- The root softkey bar gives access to the Mode, Jog, Tool and Character softkeys
- The first Jog softkey bar is used to select the axis controlled by the jogs
- The two Mode softkey bars, the Tool softkey bar and the second Jog softkey bar (only Jog softkey bar on CNC
panels) are different
- The Character softkey bars allow entry of characters not available on the compact panel keyboard.
3.1.4.1 Root Softkey Bar (Compact Panel)
The Root softkey bar on the compact panel provides the functions accessible on other CNC panels by the
MODE
,
TOOL
and
JOG
keys as well as giving access to the character keybars.
To display the Root softkeys, press the context key .
TOOL JOGMODE SYMBOL
To return to the basic softkeys, press again.
3.1.4.2 Basic Softkeys
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These softkeys are displayed when none of the following softkeys have been selected:
- Mode softkeys,
- JOG softkeys,
- Tool softkeys.
To return to the basic softkeys, press the selection key of the softkey bar displayed (Mode, Jog or Tool) or, with the
QWERTY keyboard, press the key.
3.1.4.3 Mode Softkeys
Access the start of these softkeys by pressing
MODE
.
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Access the following functions by pressing or
MODE
.
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Once a mode has been selected, the basic softkeys are redisplayed.
REMARK The modes can be cancelled individually by PLC programming (see Automatic
Control Function Programming Manuals). In this case, the corresponding
softkeys are not displayed.