Siemens SINUMERIK 840C Operator's Guide

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SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
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4.2.5.1 Set breakpoints
The softkey function MARK TARGET BLOCK allows you to define a
breakpoint in an existing program.
Select the "Modify program" menu.
Use the arrow keys to select "Stop at target block" BRK.
Set the toggle field to YES. The status BRK is displayed in the status line.
Select RECALL to return to the basic TEACH IN display.
Use the arrow keys to position the cursor on the block where you wish to insert
the breakpoint and
press the MARK TARGET BLOCK softkey. The target block is highlighted in
colour.
When you press NC START, the block containing the breakpoint is displayed.
The started program executes up to and including the selected block with the
breakpoint.
Fig. 4-6 Block with breakpoint
Breakpoint
Modify
program
Mark
target block
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Siemens SINUMERIK 840C Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SINUMERIK 840C
Category	Control Unit
Language	English