Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operating Manual

Setting up the machine
2.3 Operating modes
Milling
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Selecting "Repos"
Press the <REPOS> key.
"MDA" mode (Manual Data Automatic)
In "MDA" mode, you can enter and execute G code commands non-modally to set up the
machine or to perform a single action.
Selecting "MDA"
Press the <MDA> key.
"AUTO" mode
In automatic mode, you can execute a program completely or only partially.
Select "AUTO"
Press the <AUTO> key.
"TEACH IN" submode
The "TEACH IN" submode is available in the "AUTO" and "MDA" modes.
There you may create, edit and execute part programs (main programs or subroutines) for
motional sequences or simple workpieces by approaching and saving positions.
Selecting "Teach In"
Press the <TEACH IN> key.

Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Specifications

General

Series	SINUMERIK 840D
Axes	Up to 31
Channels	Up to 10
Operating System	Windows-based
Power Supply	24 V DC
Control Unit Type	CNC
Interface	Ethernet, PROFIBUS
Display	TFT color display
Interpolation	Spline
PLC	Integrated PLC
Data Storage	CompactFlash, USB