Multi-channel machining
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11.1 Multi-channel view
The multi-channel view allows you to simultaneously view several channels in the following
operating areas:
● "Machine" operating area
● "Program" operating area
11.1.1 Multi-channel view in the "Machine" operating area
With a multi-channel machine, you have the option of simultaneously monitoring and
influencing the execution of several programs.
Machine manufacturer
Please observe the information provided by the machine manufacturer.
Displaying the channels in the "Machine" operating area
In the "Machine" operating area, you can display 2 - 4 channels simultaneously.
Using the appropriate settings, you can define the sequence in which channels are displayed.
Here, you can also select if you wish to hide a channel.
Note
The "REF POINT" function is shown only in the single-channel view.
Multi-channel view
2 - 4 channels are simultaneously displayed in channel columns on the user interface.
● Two windows are displayed one above the other for each channel.
● The actual value display is always in the upper window.
● The same window is displayed for both channels in the lower window.
● You can select the display in the lower window using the vertical softkey bar.
The following exceptions apply when making a selection using the vertical softkeys:
– The "Actual values MCS" softkey switches over the coordinate systems of both channels.
– The "Zoom actual value" and "All G functions" softkeys switch into the single-channel
view.
Single-channel view
If you only wish to monitor one channel for your multi-channel machine, then you can set a
permanent single-channel view.
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Operating Manual, 06/2019, A5E44903486B AB 661
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