Programming and Operating Manual (Milling)
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6FC5398-4DP10-0BA1, 01/2014
Testing the program with AFL
The AFL (auxiliary function lock) function disables the spindle and suppresses all auxiliary functions.
Auxiliary function
Address
Tool selection
T
Tool offset
D, DL
Feedrate
F
Spindle speed
S
M functions
M
H functions
H
When the AFL is active, you can test the part program by checking the axis movement. Only one of the functions PRT and
AFL can be active at the same time. Before starting the program test, first remove the workpiece from the machine.
Proceed as follows to test a part program in AFL mode.
1.
Select the desired operating area.
2.
Switch to "AUTO" mode.
3.
Press this softkey to open the lower-level menu for program control.
4.
Press this vertical softkey to activate the AFL function.
5.
Press this key on the MCP to close the door in the machine (if you do not use this function, just
close the door in the machine manually). Make sure the feedrate override is 0%.
6.
Press this key on the MCP to run the program.
7.
Turn the feedrate override switch slowly to the desired value.
8.
Press this key to stop the program test.
5.4
Starting and stopping / interrupting a part program
Starting a part program
Before starting a program, make sure that both the control system and the machine are set up. Observe the relevant safety
notes of the machine manufacturer.
Operating sequence
1.
Select the desired operating area.
2.
Press a horizontal softkey to go to the desired directory.
3.
Select the program that you desire to start.
