Working with Manual Machine
15.4 Set limit stop
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You can limit the traversing range of the axes.
To do this, enter the values for the respective axes. The values refer to the workpiece
coordinate system. The limits can be switched on and off individually.
Activated, i.e. active set limits, are indicated by a bar next to the wind rose in the direction
graphic.
When a limit is reached, an alarm appears which disappears again when the axis is moved
away from the limit.
Note
Entered and activated limit stops remain active after switching from JOG mode to MDA or
AUTO mode.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
"Manual Machine" is active
Press the "Limit stops" softkey.
The "Limit Stops" window opens.
Enter the desired position of the limit stop for each axis.
Press the "Set limit stop" softkey to enter the current position of an axis.
In the field next to the position specification select the entry "On" to
activate the desired limit stop.
ed next to the wind rose.
Press the "Back" softkey to return to the basic screen.
ctive limit stops are also displayed here with bars.