Setting up the machine
2.3 Modes and mode groups
Turning
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2.3.3 Channel switchover
It is possible to switch between channels when several are in use. Since individual channels
may be assigned to different mode groups, a channel switchover command is also an implicit
mode switchover command.
When a channel menu is available, all of the channels are displayed on softkeys and can be
switched over.
Changing the channel
Press the <CHANNEL> key.
The channel changes over to the next channel.
- OR -
If the channel menu is available, a softkey bar is displayed. The active
channel is highlighted.
Another channel can be selected by pressing one of the other softkeys.
References
Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl
Channel switchover via touch operation
On the HT 8 and when using a touch screen operator panel, you can switch to the next
channel or display the channel menu via touch operation in the status display.