Introduction 
  1.4 User interface 
Turning 
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Spindle data  
 
Display  Meaning 
S 
S1  Spindle selection, identification with spindle number and main spindle 
Speed   Actual value (when spindle turns, display increases) 
Setpoint (always displayed, also during positioning) 
Symbol 
 
 
 
 
Spindle status 
Spindle not enabled 
Spindle is turning clockwise  
Spindle is turning counterclockwise 
Spindle is stationary 
Override  Display as a percentage 
Spindle utilization 
rate 
Display between 0 and 100% 
The upper limit value can be greater than 100%.  
See machine manufacturer's specifications. 
 
 
 
Note 
Display of logical spindles 
If the spindle converter is active, logical spindles are displayed in the workpiece coordinate 
system. When switching over to the machine coordinate system, the physical spindles are 
displayed. 
 
 
 
 
Machine manufacturer 
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.