mitsubishi M700, M70NAVI Instruction Manual

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Introduction

This manual is an instruction manual for NAVI LATHE for 700/70 (hereafter NAVI LATHE).

This manual explains how to operate NAVI LATHE, so read this manual thoroughly before use. Be sure to study "Precautions for Safety" on the next page and use the system safely.

Details described in this manual

CAUTION

For items described as "Restrictions" or "Usable State" in this manual, the instruction manual issued by the machine tool builder takes precedence over this manual.

Items not described in this manual must be interpreted as "not possible".

This manual is written on the assumption that all option functions are added. Confirm with the specifications issued by the machine tool builder before starting to use.

Refer to the Instruction Manual issued by each machine tool builder for details on each machine tool.

Some screens and functions may differ depending on the NC system (or its version), and some functions may not be possible. Please confirm the specifications before use.

Refer to the following documents.
MITSUBISHI CNC 700/70 Series	Instruction Manual ....................................	IB-1500042
MITSUBISHI CNC 700/70 Series	Setup Manual ...........................................	IB-1500124
MITSUBISHI CNC 700/70 Series	Programming Manual (Lathe System)	.....IB-1500057

Precautions for Safety

Always read the specifications issued by the machine tool builder, this manual, related manuals and attached documents before operation or programming to ensure correct use.

Understand the NAVI LATHE, safety items and cautions before using the system.

This manual ranks the safety precautions into "DANGER", "WARNING" and "CAUTION".

	DANGER	When the user may be subject to imminent fatalities or major
		injuries if handling is mistaken.
		When the user may be subject to fatalities or major injuries if
	WARNING
		handling is mistaken.
		When the user may be subject to bodily injury or when property
	CAUTION
		damage may occur if handling is mistaken.

Note that even items ranked as " CAUTION", may lead to serious consequences depending on the situation. In any case, important information that must always be observed is described.

DANGER

Not applicable in this manual.

WARNING

1. Items related to operation

If the operation start position is set in a block which is in the middle of the program and the program is started, the program before the set block is not executed. Please confirm that G and F modal and coordinate values are appropriate. If there are coordinate system shift commands or M, S, T and B commands before the block set as the start position, carry out the required commands using the MDI, etc. If the program is run from the set block without carrying out these operations, there is a danger of interference with the machine or of machine operation at an unexpected speed, which may result in breakage of tools or machine tool or may cause damage to the operators.

Under the constant surface speed control (during G96 modal), if the axis targeted for the constant surface speed control moves toward the spindle center, the spindle rotation speed will increase and may exceed the allowable speed of the workpiece or chuck, etc. In this case, the workpiece, etc. may jump out during machining, which may result in breakage of tools or machine tool or may cause damage to the operators.

CAUTION

1. Items related to product and manual

For items described as "Restrictions" or "Usable State" in this manual, the instruction manual issued by the machine tool builder takes precedence over this manual.

Items not described in this manual must be interpreted as "not possible".

This manual is written on the assumption that all option functions are added. Confirm with the specifications issued by the machine tool builder before starting use.

Refer to the Instruction Manual issued by each machine tool builder for details on each machine tool.

Some screens and functions may differ depending on the NC system (or its version), and some functions may not be possible. Please confirm the specifications before use.

2. Items related to installation and assembly

Ground the signal cables to ensure stable system operation. Also ground the NC unit main frame, power distribution panel and machine to one point, so they all have the same potential.

3. Items related to preparation before use

Always set the stored stroke limit. Failure to set this could result in collision with the machine end.

Always turn the power OFF before connecting/disconnecting the I/O device cable. Failure to do so could damage the I/O device and NC unit.

4. Items related to screen operation

NAVI LATHE uses the following variables in order to operate the NC program.

NC program mode	Variables used by NAVI LATHE
User macro mode	#150 to #197
MTB macro mode	#450 to #497

When NC program mode is user macro mode, do not use common variables (#150 to #197). If those variables are written over, malfunction will be resulted. If mistakenly written them over, turn the NC power OFF after securing your safety. When the power is turned ON again, the system recovers the data. NC program mode is specified on the Preferences screen.

When either "TOOL REG No." or "CYCLE" is input in each machining process screen, the cutting speed and feedrate are automatically determined using the data in the tool file screen and the cutting condition file screen. Note that the cutting speed and feedrate of each process determined once will not be changed by changing the data in the tool file screen and the cutting condition file screen.

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CAUTION

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5. Items related to operation

Stay out of the moveable range of the machine during automatic operation. During rotation, keep hands, feet and face away from the spindle.

Carry out dry operation before actually machining, and confirm the machining program, tool offset and workpiece coordinate system offset.

If the operation start position is set from a block in the program and the program is started, the program before the set block is not executed. If there are coordinate system shift commands or M, S, T, and B commands before the block set as the starting position, carry out the required commands using the MDI, etc. There is a danger of interference with the machine if the operation is started from the set starting position block without carrying out these operations.

Program so the mirror image function is turned ON/OFF at the mirror image center. The mirror image center will deviate if the function is turned ON/OFF at a position other than the mirror image center.

6. Items related to faults and abnormalities

If the battery low warning is issued, save the machining programs, tool data and parameters in an input/output device, and then replace the battery. When the battery alarm is issued, the machining programs, tool data and parameters may be destroyed. Reload the data after replacing the battery.

If the axis overruns or emits an abnormal noise, immediately press the emergency stop button and stop the axis movement.

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CAUTION

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7. Items related to maintenance

Incorrect connections may damage the devices, so connect the cables to the specified connectors.

Do not apply voltages other than those indicated according to specification on the connector. Doing so may lead to destruction or damage.

Do not connect or disconnect the connection cables between each unit while the power is ON.

Do not connect or disconnect the PCBs while the power is ON.

Do not connect the cable by pulling on the cable wire.

Do not short circuit, charge, overheat, incinerate or disassemble the battery.

Dispose the spent battery according to local laws.

Dispose the spent cooling fan according to local laws.

Do not replace the control unit while the power is ON.

Do not replace the operation panel I/O unit while the power is ON.

Do not replace the control section power supply PCB while the power is ON.

Do not replace the expansion PCB while the power is ON.

Do not replace the memory cassette while the power is ON.

Do not replace the cooling fan while the power is ON.

Do not replace the battery while the power is ON.

Be careful that metal cutting chips, etc., do not come into contact with the connector contacts of the memory cassette.

Do not replace the high-speed program server unit while the power is ON.

Disposal

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	Contents
1. OUTLINE .....................................................................................................................		1
1.1	System Outline ............................................................................................................	1
1.2	Input Procedures .........................................................................................................	3
1.3	Screen Configuration...................................................................................................	4
1.4	Starting NAVI LATHE ..................................................................................................	5
1.5	Setting up NAVI LATHE ..............................................................................................	6
2. FUNCTIONS OF DISPLAY AREA ...............................................................................		8
2.1	LIST VIEW Area ..........................................................................................................	9
2.2 OPERATION VIEW Area...........................................................................................		11
2.3	Setting Area...............................................................................................................	12
2.4	Message Area ...........................................................................................................	12
2.5	Menu Display Area ....................................................................................................	12
3. BASIC OPERATIONS................................................................................................		13
3.1	Changing Active View................................................................................................	13
3.2	Changing Screen.......................................................................................................	13
3.3	Setting Data...............................................................................................................	15
3.4	Switching Windows....................................................................................................	18
3.5	Switching Selection Tags ..........................................................................................	18
3.6	Inputting Operations ..................................................................................................	19
4. SCREEN SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................		20
4.1	Starting NAVI LATHE ................................................................................................	20
4.2	Screen Related to the Program .................................................................................	21
	4.2.1 Program Edit Screen ..................................................................................	21
4.3	Screens Related to the Process Edit Functions ........................................................	26
	4.3.1 Process List Screen....................................................................................	26
	4.3.2 Operating Process ......................................................................................	27
	4.3.3 Process Mode Selection Screen.................................................................	33
	4.3.4 Initial Condition Setting Screen...................................................................	37
	4.3.5 Turning Process..........................................................................................	40
	4.3.6 Copy Cut Process.......................................................................................	46
	4.3.7 Threading Screen .......................................................................................	49
	4.3.8 Grooving Screen.........................................................................................	53
	4.3.9 Trapezoidal Grooving Screen .....................................................................	56
	4.3.10 Hole Drilling Screen ..................................................................................	59
	4.3.11 EIA Screen................................................................................................	61
	4.3.12 Milling Hole Drilling Screen.......................................................................	62
	4.3.13 Keyway Cutting Screen ............................................................................	75
	4.3.14 Contour Cutting Screen ............................................................................	81
4.4	Screens Related to File Editing .................................................................................	90
	4.4.1 Tool File Screen for Turning .......................................................................	90
	4.4.2 Tool File Screen for Milling .........................................................................	95
	4.4.3 Cutting Condition File Screen for Turning...................................................	97
	4.4.4 Cutting Condition File Screen for Milling...................................................	101

4.5	Screen Related to the Parameters ..........................................................................	103
	4.5.1 Parameter Screen.....................................................................................	103
	4.5.1.1 Parameters for Turning ................................................................	103
	4.5.1.2 Parameters for Milling ..................................................................	107
	4.5.2 PREFERENCE Screen.............................................................................	110
4.6	Screen Related to the Version.................................................................................	112
	4.6.1 Version Screen .........................................................................................	112
4.7	Program Checker Screen ........................................................................................	113
4.8	Guidance Function ..................................................................................................	122
	4.8.1 Tool Guidance Screen ..............................................................................	123
	4.8.1.1 Tool Guidance for Turning ...........................................................	123
	4.8.1.2 Tool Guidance for Milling .............................................................	125
5. PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................		126
5.1	NC Program.............................................................................................................	127
	5.1.1 Output Method for NC Program................................................................	127
	5.1.2 Restrictions ...............................................................................................	131
5.2	File Program ............................................................................................................	133
5.3	Parameter Program .................................................................................................	133
5.4	Macro Program........................................................................................................	134
6. RESTRICTIONS FOR CNC FUNCTION SPECIFICATIONS...................................		135
7. ALARM MESSAGE..................................................................................................		139
7.1	Error Message .........................................................................................................	139
7.2	Operation Message .................................................................................................	142
APPENDIX 1. VARIABLES USED IN NAVI LATHE.....................................................		143
APPENDIX 2. PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE 1 (TURNING) .........................................		146
Appendix 2.1 Machining Drawing ..................................................................................		146
Appendix 2.2 Process Table..........................................................................................		147
Appendix 2.3 Condition Setting .....................................................................................		148
Appendix 2.4 Creating Program ....................................................................................		149
APPENDIX 3. PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE 2 (MILLING) ...........................................		156
Appendix 3.1 Machining Drawing ..................................................................................		156
Appendix 3.2 Process Table..........................................................................................		157
Appendix 3.3 Condition Setting .....................................................................................		158
Appendix 3.4 Creating Program ....................................................................................		159

1. OUTLINE

1.1 System Outline

1. OUTLINE

1.1 System Outline

This manual is an instruction manual for NAVI LATHE for 700/70 (hereafter NAVI LATHE). The part program for the turning center is created with the NAVI LATHE.

NAVI LATHE provides the turning function and the milling function.

(1) The following machining processes can be edited.

Turning Processes

•Turning (Outer dia., inner dia., front face)

•Copy cutting (Outer dia., inner dia., front face)

•Threading (Outer dia., inner dia., front face)

•Grooving (Outer dia., inner dia., front face)

•Trapezoidal grooving (Outer dia., inner dia., front face)

•Hole drilling (Drilling, deep-hole drilling, step, tapping)

•EIA

Milling Processes

•Milling hole drilling (Drilling, deep-hole drilling, boring, tapping)

•Keyway cutting (Front face, outer surface, side surface)

•Contour cutting (Front face, outer surface, side surface)

(Note) Milling interporation specifications are required to edit the milling processes.

(2)The tool file and the cutting condition file are provided and the cutting conditions for each process are determined automatically.

(3)The operation screen consists of the LIST VIEW area and the OPERATION VIEW area. In the LIST VIEW area, the whole part program can be always viewed. In the OPERATION VIEW area, there are the guide drawings related to the input items, and the data can be easily input by using these guide drawings.

[LIST VIEW area]

The object of the NAVI LATHE is selected.

[OPERATION VIEW area] The screen is displayed

corresponding to the object selected in the LIST VIEW.

[Cutting conditions automatically determined]

Upon tool registration No. entry, the cutting conditions for each process are automatically determined based on the tool file and cutting condition file.

[Help]

[Guide drawing]

[Menu keys]

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1. OUTLINE

1.1 System Outline

(4)Program Checker enables the machining shape of a part program to be graphically traced. With this function, errors in input data can be detected at an earlier stage.

(5)Guidance function provides an operator with error recovery information.

(6)Part program is a macro-program-based NC program. Commands can be added between processes from the edit screen of the standard MITSUBISHI CNC 700/70 Series.

(7)The macro program mentioned above can be customized by the machine tool builder.

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1. OUTLINE

1.2 Input Procedures

1.2 Input Procedures

The input procedure for the NAVI LATHE is shown below.

The part is operated on the NAVI LATHE's screen.

Start

File edition

Tool file

Cutting condition file

Parameter setting

Parameter file

(The parameter setting is valid even if the parameter is set after editing the NC program)

NC program selection

Newly create

Read out

Process editing:

Initial conditions Process mode selection Process data input

Turning / Copy cutting / Threading / Grooving / Trapezoidal grooving / Hole drilling / EIA / Milling hole drilling /

Keyway cutting / Contour cutting

Program check (Note) Set the tool

compensation amount and workpiece coordinate system offset to perform Program Check. This function is realized by using the 700/70 Series graphic check function.

NC program operation

Supplements

Tool file		Cut condition file
(Tool registration No. 101-)		(Work registration No.1 to 8)
	99	8
Tool leng. offset		Material
1		1
Tool leng. offset No.		Tool applicable
Tool leng. offset		Material
No.		: rotation rate
Tool diam. ffset
No.	No.	Tool applicable
Tool diam. offset		:
		rotation rate
Spindle rotation		:
No.
direction
Spindle rotation
direction
:

Parameter setting

•M0 output

•Maximum number of spindle rotations

•Clearance

•Tool return position

•Common parameters for threading process

•Common parameters for grooving process

•Common parameters for hole drilling process

Process editing

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1. OUTLINE

1.3 Screen Configuration

1.3 Screen Configuration

The screen configuration for the NAVI LATHE is shown below.

Program

Process

File

Program editing screen

					Turning
					screen
	Process list
	screen
					Copy-
					cutting
	Initial				screen
	condition
	setting screen				Threading
					screen
	Process mode				Grooving
	selection
					screen
	screen
(For a new process,					Trapezoidal
					grooving
select a process from
the process mode.)					screen
					Hole drilling
					screen
					EIA screen
					Milling
					hole drilling
					screen
					Keyway
					cutting
					screen
	Program				Contour
					cutting
	checker
					screen
	Tool file
	screen
	Cutting
	condition
	file screen

Process pattern screen

Process pattern screen

Process pattern screen

				Parameter						Preference
Parameter
				screen						screen
				Version
Version
				screen

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										1.3 Screen Configuration
					Screen name					Details
	Program editing screen									NC program is newly created and read out, etc.
	Process list screen									Tool information and cutting conditions for each process of a
										NC program are listed.
	Process mode selection									The process mode (turning process, etc.) is selected.
	screen
	Initial					conditions			setting	The initial conditions for a NC program are set.
	screen
	Turning screen									Various parameters for turning process are input.
	Turning pattern screen									The machining patterns for turning process are input.
	Copy cutting screen									Various parameters for copy cutting process are input.
	Copy						cutting		pattern	Machining patterns for copy cutting process are input.
	screen
	Threading screen									Various parameters for threading process are input.
	Grooving screen									Various parameters for grooving process are input.
	Trapezoidal							grooving		Various parameters for trapezoidal grooving process are
	screen									input.
	Hole drilling screen									Various parameters for hole drilling process are input.
	EIA screen									The EIA process is input.
	Milling						hole		drilling	Various parameters for milling hole drilling process are input.
	screen
	Milling						hole		drilling	The machining patterns for milling hole drilling process are
	pattern screen									input.
	Keyway cutting screen									Various parameters for keyway cutting process are input.
	Contour cutting screen									Various parameters for contour cutting process are input.
	Contour						cutting		pattern	The machining patterns for contour cutting process are input.
	screen
	Tool file screen									The tool data by each tool is registered.
	Cutting						condition file			The cutting conditions (cutting speed, feedrate) by each
	screen									process are input, corresponding to tip material. Also, the
										cutting conditions (speed rate) by each process are input,
										corresponding to workpiece material.
	Parameter screen									The parameters for a NC program are set.
	Preference screen									The system is set up.
	Version screen									The version data of the NAVI LATHE is displayed.
	Program checker									The machining shape of a NC program is graphically
										displayed.
1.4 Starting NAVI LATHE
Select						function, then the lathe menu to display NAVI LATHE screen.
			EDIT

Program edit screen is displayed once when the power is turned ON. Then, whatever the screen previously selected with NAVI LATHE is displayed thereafter.

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1. OUTLINE

1.5 Setting up NAVI LATHE

1.5 Setting up NAVI LATHE

Part program output from NAVI LATHE is a macro-program-based NC program. Thus, macro programs have to be registered in the NC system in advance. Also, the destinations where NC programs or NAVI LATHE's reference files are saved, as well as the unit for data input, have to be specified prior to NAVI LATHE operations.

NAVI LATHE setup items

Item	Details	Standard value
PATH	Path to the folder in which NC program is saved.	MEM:/
PROGRAM
PATH	Path to the folder in which tool file, cutting condition file	In 700 Series:
PARAMETER	and parameter file are saved.	D:/NCFILE/NAVI
		In 70 Series:
		MEM:/
MACRO	Macro program mode	1 (User Macro)
	1: User macro mode
	2: MTB macro mode
UNIT	Unit for data input	2 (mm)
	1: inch
	2: mm

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1. OUTLINE

1.5 Setting up NAVI LATHE

NAVI LATHE setup procedures

(1)Open PARAMETER screen.

(2)Set "999 MAINTE" to 1.

(3)Press [PREFERENCE] menu.

(4)Select the macro type. (1:Uer macro 2:MTB macro)

(5)Press [MACRO ENTRY] menu.

(6)Press [Y] key.

(7)Enter the program path.

(8)Enter the parameter path.

(9)Select the unit. (1:inch, 2:mm)

(Addendum)

[PREFERENCE] menu is displayed.

PREFERENCE screen is displayed.

"OK?(Y/N)" message is displayed.

Macro program is registered in NC system.

When the unit is changed, turn the power OFF and ON again.

•Always carry out a macro program registration when setting up NAVI LATHE or switching "MACRO" types.

•Change "PROGRAM PATH" and "PARAMETER PATH" when necessary.

•When "UNIT" is changed, turn the power OFF and ON again.

•If the tool file, cutting condition file and parameter file do not exist in "PARAMETER PATH" folder when the power is turned ON, the system creates them.

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2.FUNCTIONS OF DISPLAY AREA

2.FUNCTIONS OF DISPLAY AREA

The screen of the NAVI LATHE is divided into the following five areas.

(1)LIST VIEW area (Refer to "2.1 LIST VIEW Area")

(2)OPERATION VIEW area (Refer to "2.2 OPERATION VIEW Area")

(3)Setting area (Refer to "2.3 Setting Area")

(4)Message area (Refer to "2.4 Message Area")

(5)Menu display area (Refer to "2.5 Menu Display Area")

(1) LIST VIEW area

(2) OPERATION VIEW area

(4) Message area

(5) Menu display area

(3) Setting area

<Screen example>

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2. FUNCTIONS OF DISPLAY AREA

2.1 LIST VIEW Area

2.1 LIST VIEW Area

The object of the NAVI LATHE is selected in this area.

(1) Area bar

(2) Object

(3) Cursor

(1) Area bar

When the LIST VIEW area is active, the area bar is highlighted.

(2) Objects

The list of objects that can be selected are displayed. The object is composed of the main object and the sub object, which is a specification of the main object. The details of each object are as follows.

Main object	Sub object	Details
PROGRAM	-	Newly creates, reads out, and deletes, etc. the NC program.
PROCESS	0 INIT	Displays the currently edited process list.
	1 DR	The settings of the selected process can be displayed and
	:	changed.
FILE	TOOL	Displays and changes the tool file.
	M TOOL	Displays and changes the tool file for the milling machining.
		(Note) This is valid when the milling interporation
		specifications are provided.
	CUT CONDTN	Displays and changes the cutting conditions for each
		process per tip material or workpiece material.
	M CUT	Displays and changes the cutting conditions for each
	CONDTN	process per tip material or workpiece material for the milling
		machining.
		(Note) This file is valid when the milling interporation
		specifications are provided.
PARAMETER	-	Displays the tool option and the miscellaneous parameter to
		be used in each process. Those can be changed.
VERSION	-	Displays the version data of the NAVI LATHE.

(Note) If too many processes are registered and all the objects cannot be displayed, a scroll bar will be displayed. In this case, change display of the list by pressing cursor key or page key down, or by clicking on the scroll bar.

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2. FUNCTIONS OF DISPLAY AREA

2.1 LIST VIEW Area

(3) Cursors

When the LIST VIEW area is active and the object is selected with the cursor, the display in the OPERATION VIEW area and the menu display area will be changed.

<Cursor movement>

The cursor is moved using the cursor keys or a pointing device.

Key type	Operation of cursor
[↑] Cursor key	Moves the cursor one field up regardless of the main object or sub object.
	Note that if the ↑ cursor is pressed when the cursor is at the top, the cursor
	does not move.
[↓] Cursor key	Moves the cursor one field down regardless of the main object or sub object.
	Note that if the ↓ cursor is pressed when the cursor is at the bottom, the
	cursor does not move.
[←] Cursor key	When the cursor is at the sub object, moves the cursor to the previous main
	object.
[→] Cursor key	When the cursor is at the sub object, moves the cursor to the next main
	object.
[Page Up] key	Moves the displayed data toward the top.
[Page Down]	Moves the displayed data toward the bottom.
key
Pointing device	Cursor jumps to the spot where clicked with a pointing device. If an object not
	selectable is clicked, cursor does not jump.

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2. FUNCTIONS OF DISPLAY AREA

2.2 OPERATION VIEW Area

2.2 OPERATION VIEW Area

The various data are displayed in this area. Selecting the object in the LIST VIEW area changes the contents displayed in the OPERATION VIEW area.

(1) Area bar

(2) Help

(3) Guide drawing

(4) Sub cursor

(1) Area bar

When the OPERATION VIEW area is active, the area bar is highlighted. The name of the currently edited program is displayed.

(2) Help

Quick reference on the setting items is displayed.

(3) Guide drawing

When the process is edited, a guide drawing according to the currently edited machining mode is displayed.

(4) Sub cursor

Key type	Operation of cursor
[↑] Cursor key	Moves the cursor one field up.
	Note that if the ↑ cursor is pressed when the cursor is at the top, the cursor
	does not move.
[↓] Cursor key	Moves the cursor one field down.
	Note that if the ↓ cursor is pressed when the cursor is at the bottom, the
	cursor does not move.
[Page Up] key	Moves the displayed data toward the top.
[Page Down]	Moves the displayed data toward the bottom.
key

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2. FUNCTIONS OF DISPLAY AREA

2.3 Setting Area

2.3 Setting Area

The value to be set to data is input.

2.4 Message Area

An error message or operation message, etc. during operation is displayed.

2.5 Menu Display Area

The screen operation is selected, and the screen is changed.

The different menus are displayed in each screen. (Refer to the chapter 4.)

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3. BASIC OPERATIONS

3.1 Changing Active View

3. BASIC OPERATIONS

3.1 Changing Active View

To operate NAVI LATHE, activate either LIST VIEW area or OPERATION VIEW area. When the VIEW is active, the area bar is highlighted and data can be input. Use menu keys [←] and [→] or a pointing device to switch either one of the VIEWs to be activated.

3.2 Changing Screen

When the object is selected in the LIST VIEW area, the screen (contents in the OPERATION VIEW area) changes. (Refer to the section 2.1 LIST VIEW Area.)

Note that the screen cannot be changed while the OPERATION VIEW area is active.

In such a case, press the [←] menu key or click "LIST VIEW" with a pointing device to turn the LIST VIEW area active.

Operation example

(1)Open the program edit screen.

The OPERATION VIEW area is active.

(2)Press the [←] menu key.

The LIST VIEW area will turn active.

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3.BASIC OPERATIONS

(3)Select the object with the cursor key.

(4)Press the [MODIFY] menu key.

3.2 Changing Screen

The OPERATION VIEW area will change into the screen corresponding to the selected object.

The OPERATION VIEW area will turn active.

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3. BASIC OPERATIONS

3.3 Setting Data

3.3 Setting Data

After moving the sub cursor, input the data into the setting area and then press the [INPUT] key, and the data will be set. (The sub cursor is displayed only when the OPERATION VIEW area is active.)

Sub cursor

Setting area

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3. BASIC OPERATIONS

3.3 Setting Data

Operation method

An example for setting the data on the hole drilling screen is shown below.

(1) Screen selection

Select the object to be changed from the LIST VIEW and press [MODIFY] menu key.

The OPERATION VIEW area will turn active.

(Refer to the section 3.2 "Changing screen".)

(2) Setting item selection
	Move the sub cursor with cursor keys.	This is an example of the sub cursor
		movement on the hole drilling screen.

(3) Data key input

Set data with the numeral keys or alphabet keys, etc.

[1] [8] [.] [0] [0] [0]

(4) [INPUT] key input

Press the [INPUT] key.

The data is set in the data setting area.

18 000

Data for the selected setting item is set. The sub cursor moves to the next position.

(Note 1) The contents in the data setting area are only displayed when [INPUT] key is not pressed and will be invalidated if the screen is changed at this time. Data for the currently selected setting item will be set when [INPUT] key is pressed.

(Note 2) If illegal data is set, an error occurs when [INPUT] is pressed. Set the correct data again.

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