Siemens SINUMERIK 828D - Machine Control Panels; Overview; Controls on the Machine Control Panel

Introduction
2.3 Machine control panels
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2.3
Machine control panels
2.3.1
Overview
The machine tool can be equipped with a machine control panel by Siemens or with a
specific machine control panel from the machine manufacturer.
You use the machine control panel to initiate actions on the machine tool such as traversing
an axis or starting the machining of a workpiece.
2.3.2
Controls on the machine control panel
In this example, the MCP 483C IE machine control panel is used to illustrate the operator
controls and displays of a Siemens machine control panel.
Overview
(1)
Emergency Off button
(2)
Installation locations for control devices (d = 16 mm)
(3)
RESET
(4)
Program control
(5)
Operating modes, machine functions
(6)
User keys T1 to T15
(7)
Traversing axes with rapid traverse override and coordinate switchover
(8)
Spindle control with override switch
(9)
Feed control with override switch
(10)
Keyswitch (four positions)
Figure 2-2 Front view of machine control panel (milling version)