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Multi-channel machining
10.2 Multi-channel support
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Precondition
Software options
You require the "programSYNC" option to generate and edit synchronized
programs in the multi
-channel editor as well as for the multi-channel functions
in the "Machine" operating area.
Example
Your machine has 6 channels.
You configure channels 1 - 4 for the multi-channel view and define the display sequence
(e.g. 1,3,4,2).
Using the <CHANNEL> key, advance the channel in the "Machine" operating area - you
obtain the following views: Channels "1" and "3", channels "3" and "4", channels "4" and "2".
Channels "5" and "6" are not displayed in the multi-channel view.
In the single-channel view, toggle between all of the channels (1...6) without taking into
account the configured sequence for the multi-channel view.
Procedure
1.
Select the "Machine" operating area.
2.
Select the operating mode "JOG", "MDA" or "AUTO".
3.
Press the menu forward key and the "Settings" softkey.
4
.
Press the "Multi
-channel function" softkey.
The "Settings for the multi
-channel functionality" window is opened.