Multi-channel machining (only 840D sl)
9.2 Multi-channel support (only 840D sl)
Turning
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9.2.5.3 Editing a ShopTurn multi-channel program
Precondition
The "programSYNC" option is set.
Procedure
1. Position the cursor in the "Workpieces" folder on a job list and press the
"Open" softkey.
Note:
If the cursor is located on a workpiece, then a search is made for a job
list with the same name.
The "Job list ..." window opens and the program assignment to the
channels is displayed.
2. Press the "OK" softkey.
The programs are displayed next to one another in the editor.
3. Open the program header if you wish to define cross-program or cross-
channel entries.
Program header with multi-channel data
In the program header, set the parameters, which are effective for the complete program.
You have the following options to save cross-program data:
● You can enter values in a common data set for the main and counterspindle
● You can enter values for the main and counter spindle
● You can enter values for the counterspindles
Parameter Description Unit
Multi-channel
data
Yes
Name of the job list in which the channel data are saved.
Data for
• Main+counterspindle
All values for the main and counterspindle are saved in one data set
• Main spindle
Data set for the main spindle
• Counterspindle
Data set for the counterspindle
Note:
If the machine does not have a counterspindle, then the entry field "Data for" is not
applicable.