Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation/Programming

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Introduction 10.04
1.2 Workstation
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1-34 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operation/Programming ShopMill (BAS) – 10.04 Edition
Function keys
The function keys can be used to trigger machine-specific functions.
Traversing keys
The +, - traversing keys can be used to trigger traversing movements
on the axis selected via the axis selection switch.
Handwheel
The handwheel can be used to initiate movements at the axis
selected using the axis selection switch. The handwheel supplies two
guide signals with 100 I/U.
Rapid traverse key
The rapid traverse key increases the traversing speed of the axis
selected with the axis selector switch. The rapid traverse key acts
both on travel commands from the +/- keys and on the handwheel
signals.

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