NUM

1020/1040/1050
CNCs
PC panel MMI

0101938986/A
12/99
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 Table of Contents

1 General 1/1

1.1 Contexts 1/1

1.2 General Information on MMI Page 1/2

1.3 Starting the MMI 1/3

1.4 Changing the Context 1/3

1.4.1 Moving between Contexts 1/3
1.4.2 Directly Accessing a Context 1/3
1.4.3 Special Features of CNC Panels 1/3

2 Setup Context 2/1

2.1 Homing Settings 2/1

2.1.1 Manual Movements 2/2
2.1.2 Homing 2/3
2.1.3 Setting the Workpiece Datum Shifts (DAT1)
by Teach-in 2/3
2.1.4 Setting the Shifts from the Keyboard 2/5
2.1.5 Programmed Movements with Manual
Data Input 2/6

2.2 Entering the Tool Offsets 2/7

2.3 Tool Settings 2/8

2.3.1 Manually Setting the Tool Dimensions 2/9
2.3.2 Teaching in the Tool Dimensions 2 / 10

2.4 Tool Wear Offsets 2 / 12

3 Programming Context 3/1

3.1 Selecting the Active Programme 3/2

3.2 Selecting the Scaling Factor 3/2

3.3 Editing Part Programmes 3/2

3.4 Backing up Your Data 3/2

3.5 Using the Standard CNC Modes 3/2

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4 Production Context 4/1

4.1 General 4/1

4.1.1 MMI with Display of a Single Axis Group 4/1
4.1.2 MMI with Display of Two Axis Groups 4/3
4.1.3 Prerequisites for Execution of a Programme 4/4

4.2 Executing Instructions in MDI Mode 4/4

4.3 Testing a Programme 4/5

4.4 Executing a Programme 4/6

4.5 Editing a Programme 4/8

4.6 Trace a Part Programme While Cutting 4/9

5 Maintenance Context 5/1

5.1 Displaying Variables 5/1

5.2 Setting the Date and Time 5/2

5.3 Viewing the Exception Page 5/3

5.4 Accessing the CNC Utilities 5/4

Appendix A Installing and commissioning A/1

A.1 Installing the Application on a PC Panel A/1

A.1.1 Minimum Configuration A/1
A.1.2 Installing the Application A/1
A.1.2.1 Installing PC Panel MMI A/1
A.1.2.2 Making the Settings A/1

A.2 Exiting from the PC Panel MMI Application A/2

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 Record of Revisions

Date Index Reason for revision

01 - 98 0 Document creation

12 - 99 A Changes to the man/machine interface

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 Foreword

NUM PC Panel MMI Documentation Structure

These documents are designed for use of the CNC.

PC PANEL MMI M/W T/G

MANUAL OPERATOR OPERATOR
MANUAL MANUAL

938986 938821 938822

NUM Multicontext Man/Machine Interface Operator Manual

This manual includes the following sections:

Chapter 1 General
Brief description of the man/machine interface features.

Chapter 2 Setup Context

Settings to be made before starting production.

Chapter 3 Programming Context

Selection of active programme, calls to the programme editor and backup functions.

Chapter 4 Production Context

Operations to be performed to run part programmes.

Chapter 5 Maintenance Contexts

Maintenance aid screens.

Appendix A Installation and Commissioning

Installing and configuring the man/machine interface.

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Using the PC Panel MMI Manual

Procedures
In the manual, the actions to be performed are presented as follows

Select the tool type. ☞ t or b

The text explains what to do and the pictograms show the keys to be used.

Agencies
The list of NUM agencies is given at the end of the manual.

Questionnaire
To help us improve the quality of our documentation, we kindly request you to return the
questionnaire at the end of this manual.

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 1 General
This manual should be considered as a supplement to the operator manual (turning or
milling). It supplies additional information concerning the multicontext man/machine 1
interface (called MMI below).
This MMI can be used on a PC Panel or a CNC panel.

1.1 Contexts
Four contexts are provided:
- Production context
- Setup context
- Programming context
- Maintenance context.

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1.2 General Information on MMI Page

1- Status window (group number, measuring unit; INCYC and

CYHLD indicators, etc.)
2 - Active context
3 - Inactive contexts
4 - Data reset by pressing Shift+F5
5 - Key which toggles between programme origin and workpiece
origin for display of coordinates
6 - Arrow keys for moving around between text boxes
7 - Key which toggles between windows (PgDn and PgUp)
8 - Function keys 2 to ! giving access to actions
9 - Dark bar identifying the mode selected
10 - Light bar identifying the setting mode selected

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 1 General

1.3 Starting the MMI 1

Initial Conditions

- CNC booted
- PC panel connected to the CNC and panel/CNC link active.

From the Start menu, access the NUMTools folder

and start the MMI_Auto application.
REMARK There are two versions of the MMI_Auto application:
- MMI_Auto for the 16-bit version
- MMI_Auto version B for the 32-bit version.
The application starts on the Homing page of the Setup context.

1.4 Changing the Context

1.4.1 Moving between Contexts
Go to the next or previous context. ☞v + 1 or 3

Setup Programming Maintenance Production

context context context context

1.4.2 Directly Accessing a Context

Press C + 1 to access the production context
Press C + 2 to access the setup context
Press C + 3 to access the programming context
Press C + 4 to access the maintenance context.

1.4.3 Special Features of CNC Panels

To be issued later.

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 2 Setup Context

2.1 Homing Settings

The setup context starts on the homing page.
2

1- Datum shift display and entry window

2- Dialogue window (depends on the mode selected)
3- Current position display window.
Possible actions
Press 1 to toggle between machine origin (OM) and programme origin (OP) display
Press 2 to select the tool table page
Press 3 to select the tool offsets page
Press 4 to select the tool wear offsets page
Press 5 to select manual data input mode
Press 6 to select manual mode
Press 7 to select homing mode.

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Two types of operations are carried out on the homing page:
- Homing
- Setting of workpiece datum shifts (DAT1).
On this page, you can also move the axes manually and execute instructions in manual
data input (MDI) mode.
2.1.1 Manual Movements
For further details, refer to the operator manual.

Select manual mode. ☞6

The following softkeys are displayed at the bottom of the screen:

Possible actions
Press ! to access the Jog softkeys
Press 0 to select movement by handwheel.
Selecting the Jog Increment

Select JOG mode. ☞!

The following softkeys are displayed:

Possible actions
Press ! to return to the normal softkeys
Press 2 to 9 to select a jog increment from 0.001 to 10,000 µm
Press 0 to select free jog movements.

Select an increment. ☞ 2 to 0
Select the axis to be moved on the machine panel.

Move the axis with the machine panel axis jogs.

Return to the normal softkeys. ☞!

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 2 Setup Context
2.1.2 Homing
For further details, refer to the operator manual.
This is the first step to be carried out to initialise the CNC Only manual movements are
enabled until homing has been carried out.
2
For manual homing, position the axes on the
required side of the origin switches (specified
by the manufacturer).

Select homing mode. ☞7

Homing mode selection is indicated. Manual movements are possible in the homing
direction.
Home to the measurement origin as specified by the machine manufacturer (automatic
homing programme or manual movements using the axis jogs).
2.1.3 Setting the Workpiece Datum Shifts (DAT1) by Teach-in
For further details, refer to the operator manual.

Select manual mode. ☞6

Select DAT1 mode. ☞8
The dialogue window changes and selection of manual mode is indicated:

Possible actions
Select an axis: v + t or b
Select a field: t or b
Press e to confirm the shift.

Select the axis to be moved on the machine panel. ☞ v + b or t

Fill in the fields. ☞ t or b

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Move the toolhead so that it is in contact with the
setting tool.

Confirm the setting. ☞e

Shift Setting Windows for a Turning Group
X axis

Z axis

Shift Setting Windows for a Milling Group

X or Y axis

Z axis

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 2 Setup Context
Setting on a bore on X-Y, X-Z or Y-Z

Setting the Workpiece Datum Shifts

Select an axis pair. ☞ v + b or t

Move the axes so that the toolhead is in contact.

Confirm the setting on the axis. ☞e

2.1.4 Setting the Shifts from the Keyboard
For further details, refer to the operator manual.
The shifts can be entered:
- In manual mode
- In MDI mode.
Manual mode

Select manual mode. ☞6

Select DAT1 mode. ☞8
MDI mode

Select MDI mode. ☞5

Select DAT1 mode. ☞8
Selecting the Shift Display and Entry Window

Place the focus on the shift display and entry

window. ☞u
Move to the field to be modified. ☞rltb
Enter the shift manually. ☞j
REMARK Press ESC to cancel a shift during entry. The old shift is then restored.

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2.1.5 Programmed Movements with Manual Data Input
For further details, refer to the operator manual.

Select MDI mode. ☞5

Selection of MDI mode is indicated and the dialogue window changes:

1- Display of old blocks

2- Data entry field
Possible actions
Select an old block: t or b
Select the data entry field: e

Enter the block to be executed from the keyboard. ☞j

Run the block by pressing the CYCLE key on the
machine panel.
Copying a Block Already Executed
The window displaying the old blocks displays the last blocks executed.

Select the block to be copied. ☞ t or b then j

Run the block from the machine panel.
Confirming Shifts DAT3 for a Milling Machine

Select MDI mode. ☞5

Select DAT1 mode. ☞8
Place the focus on the shift display and entry
window. ☞u
The following softkeys are displayed:

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 2 Setup Context

Confirm the X-Y, Y-Z or X-Z axis pair ☞ 9 or 0 or !

The axis pair confirmed is marked * in the shift display and entry window.
2.2 Entering the Tool Offsets 2
The tool offset entry page is accessed from one of the setup context pages.

Select the tool table page. ☞2

The following page is displayed:

Possible actions
Press F2 to enter the tool offset (corrector) number: 2
Entry of a tool offset number causes it to be displayed at the top of the table, followed by
the next seven tool offsets.
Select the field to be set: t or b or r or l
Select the tool type: v + t or b
Press u to display the next 8 tool offsets.
Press d to display the previous 8 tool offsets.
Press ! to exit from the tool table page.

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2.3 Tool Settings
The tool settings page is accessed from one of the setup context pages.

Select the tool settings page. ☞3

Turning Tool Settings Page

1- Tool dimension manual entry window

2- Tool dimension teach-in window
Possible actions
Press u or d to select a tool offset number
Press v + t or b to select a tool type (turning, milling or boring)
Press r or l to position the tool tip (turning or boring tool)
Press e to place the focus on the tool dimension manual data entry window
Press h to place the focus on the tool dimension teach-in window
Press 7 to save the offset (when focused on the semi-automatic setting window)
Press 8 to select the tool offset number field
Press 9 to ! to select fields (the selections differ according to the focus and tool
type).

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 2 Setup Context
Milling Tool Setting Page

Boring Tool Setting Page

This page is similar to the turning tool setting page.
Exit from the Tool Setting Page

Press key. ☞2
2.3.1 Manually Setting the Tool Dimensions
For further details, refer to the operator manual.

Place the focus on the tool dimension manual

entry page. ☞e
Select a tool offset number. ☞ u or d
Variant
Select the tool offset number field by 8 then manually enter the offset number and
press j.

Select a tool type. ☞ v + t or b

For a turning or boring tool, select the tool tip
orientation. ☞ r to l

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Select the field to be specified. ☞ 9 to !
Enter the tool dimension. ☞j
Repeat the procedure for the other fields and
other offsets.
2.3.2 Teaching in the Tool Dimensions
For further details, refer to the operator manual.
Manual mode is selected (see Sec. 2.1.1).

Place the focus on the tool offset teach-in window. ☞h

A page similar to the one below is displayed:

Select a tool offset number. ☞ u or d

Variant
Select the tool offset number field by 8 then manually enter the offset number and
press j.

Select a tool type ☞ v + t or b

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 2 Setup Context

For a turning or boring tool, select the tool tip

orientation. ☞ r to l
2
Select the axis on which the measurement is
to be made. ☞ 9 to !
For a milling tool, the tool radius is measured on either the X axis or the Y axis.

Enter the dimension of the setting gauge. ☞j

Place the tool in contact with the gauge by means
of the axis jogs.

Confirm the tool dimension. ☞7

Repeat the procedure for the other dimension and
the other offsets.

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2.4 Tool Wear Offsets
For further details, refer to the operator manual.
The tool wear offset page is accessed from one of the setup context pages.

Select the tool wear offset page. ☞4

The tool wear offset page is displayed. The focus is automatically placed on the window
corresponding to the tool type.
Turning or Boring Tool Wear Offset Page

1- Turning and boring tool wear offset window

2- Milling tool wear offset window
Possible actions
Press u or d to select a tool offset number.
Press 6 to delete the wear offsets for the tool selected (the value is deleted from the
field selected).
Press 8 to select the tool wear offset number field.
Press 9 or 0 to select the dimension fields to be corrected.
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 2 Setup Context
Milling Tool Wear Offset Page

Select the tool offset number. ☞ u or d

Variant
Select the tool offset number field by 8 then manually enter the offset number and
press j.
Entering the Tool Wear Offset

Select the dimension to which the wear offset

applies. ☞ 9 or 0
Enter the wear offset (the limit values are indicated). ☞ j

Repeat the procedure for the other wear offsets.

Deleting the Tool Wear Offsets

Delete the wear offset for the tool offset and

dimension selected. ☞6
Repeat the procedure for the other wear offsets
to be deleted.

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 3 Programming Context
In the programming context you can select the active programme and edit and save your
programmes:

Possible actions
Press r or l to select a memory area
Press t or b to select a programme
Press j to confirm the programme selected as active programme
Press 1 to focus on the scaling factor field
Press 2 to call the programme editor
Press 4 to call the backup application.
The softkeys displayed at the bottom of the screen differ according to the type of machine
tool (lathe or milling machine). They give access to certain standard CNC functions.
Milling Softkeys

The modes accessible for milling include:

- Procam mode
- 2D graphic display mode
- 3D graphic display mode

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Turning Softkeys

The modes accessible for turning include:

- Procam mode
- 2D graphic display mode
- Simulation mode.
3.1 Selecting the Active Programme
Select the programme number. ☞ t or b
Confirm it as active programme. ☞j
Perform a reset to activate it. ☞v + 5
3.2 Selecting the Scaling Factor
Place the focus on the scaling factor field. ☞1
Enter the new scaling factor. ☞j
3.3 Editing Part Programmes
Call the part programme editor. ☞2
The part programme editor on the PC panel is "EditPP". You can use it to transfer part
programmes to and from the PC panel and CNC, edit part programmes and run a
programme resident on the PC in drip feed mode (PPP).

3.4 Backing up Your Data

Call the backup application. ☞4
The backup application on the PC panel is called "NUM Backup". You can use it to back
up all the CNC data (part programmes, PLC programmes, machine parameters, etc.) and
restore them onto the CNC.

3.5 Using the Standard CNC Modes

REMARK Access to the modes depends on the setting of machine parameter P59
N3 = 10: Modes accessible
N3 = 0: Modes not accessible
Refer to the operator manual for further details on use of the modes.

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 3 Programming Context
Accessing the Procam Mode (Lathe and Milling Machine)

Call the Procam mode. ☞3

Accessing the 2D Graphic Display Page (Lathe and Milling Machine)

Call the 2D graphic display mode. ☞6

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Accessing the 3D Graphic Display Page (Milling Machine)

Call the 3D graphic display mode. ☞7

Accessing the Simulation Mode (Lathe)

Call the simulation mode. ☞8

Exiting from a Mode

Press key. ☞!
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 4 Production Context

4.1 General
4.1.1 MMI with Display of a Single Axis Group
The production context starts on the page shown below:

1- Window displaying the active programme being executed

2- Dialogue window
3- Window displaying modal data
4- Window displaying the coordinates of the current position
Possible actions
Press ! to display error messages
Press @ to display modal data
Press 2 to select automatic mode
Press 3 to select single step mode
Press 4 to select dryrun mode
Press 5 to select MDI (manual data input) mode
Press 6 to select sequence number SEARCH mode
Press 8 to select test mode

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Press 0 to toggle between machine origin (OM) and programme origin (OP) display
Press 1 to zoom on display of the current position coordinates of the axes in the
active group and duplicated axes.
Calling the Basic CNC Modes
Press 7 to select edit mode.
Press 9 to select trace while cutting.
Press ! to exit from a mode.
Information Accessible in the Modal Data Window
The modal data window display information on the programme on wait or being
executed:

1- Programme and subroutine number

2- Current block
3- Iteration number in a programme loop
4- Programmed feed rate and override set on the feed rate
potentiometer
5- Programmed spindle speed and override set on the spindle speed
potentiometer
6- Tool and offset selected
7- Axis tilt
8- Scaling factor
9- Tool definition orientation

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 4 Production Context

Pressing key @ displays the active G and M functions.

4
Pressing key @ again displays the address equivalences, acceleration override (EG),
angular offset (ED) and mirroring status.

4.1.2 MMI with Display of Two Axis Groups

The ability to simultaneously display two axis groups depends on the MMI settings (see
Appendix A). The production context starts on the page below:

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For each of the two groups are displayed:
- The programme display window
- The dialogue window
- The coordinates of the current position.
Possible actions (differences with respect to Sec. 5.1.1, Display of a Single Axis Group)
Press @ to display the modal data for the group selected by the PLC.
Press ! to zoom on display of the current position coordinates of the group selected
by the PLC.
Accessing Modal Data
Pressing key @ returns to display of a single axis group (page similar to the one of
Sec. 5.1.1, display of the group selected by the PLC).
Thereafter, each time key @ is pressed, a window containing different modal data is
displayed (see Sec. 5.1.1), then the window showing the two groups is redisplayed.
4.1.3 Prerequisites for Execution of a Programme
Before a programme can be executed in automatic, single step or dryrun mode or tested,
it must be declared as active programme. The programme number is indicated in the top
left-hand corner of the modal data display window. If the programme is not active, it must
be declared so (see Chapter 3).

4.2 Executing Instructions in MDI Mode

For further details, refer to the operator manual.
The MDI mode can also be activated in the setup context.

Select MDI mode. ☞5

Selection of MDI mode is indicated.

Enter the block to be executed from the keyboard. ☞j

Press the "CYCLE" key on the machine panel
to execute the block.
The "INCYC" indicator is present in the status window during execution of the block.

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 4 Production Context

4.3 Testing a Programme

For further details, refer to the operator manual.
This function tests the active programme under the normal operating conditions of the
machine/system.
Main points tested:
- Syntax
- Compatibility of programmed instructions with the machine data accessible by the
CNC (travel limits, etc.).
4
Select test mode. ☞8
Selection of test mode is indicated.

Press the "CYCLE" key on the machine panel

to run the test.
The "INCYC" indicator is present during execution of the test.
The "INCYC" indicator disappears at the end of the test. The absence of a message
indicates that the test was successful.
If an error is detected, the "ERR" indicator is present in the status window:

Correct the error (see Sec. 4.4).

Press the "CYCLE" key on the machine panel

to rerun the test.

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4.4 Executing a Programme
For further details, refer to the operator manual.

Select an execution mode: automatic, single step

or dryrun. ☞ 2, 3 or 4
The mode selected is indicated.

Press the "CYCLE" key on the machine panel

to execute the programme.
The blocks are displayed as they are executed and the "INCYC" indicator is present in
the status window.

The "INCYC" indicator disappears when execution of the programme is terminated.

Breaks in Programme Execution (M00, M01)
Refer to the operator manual.
End of Programme Execution
Refer to the operator manual.
Incidents
If an error is detected, a message is displayed and the "ERR" indicator appears in the
status window.

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 4 Production Context

Display the complete error message

(case of long messages) ☞!
The page below is displayed:

This page also gives access to:

- PLC diagnostic pages (3 and 4)
- The error message page for digital axes (5).

Return to the main page. ☞!

Analyse the error before acknowledging it
("RESET" button on the machine panel).

Correct the error in the programming context

(see Chapter 4).

Re-execute the programme by pressing the

"CYCLE" key on the machine panel.

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4.5 Editing a Programme
Condition: Active part programme.

Select Edit mode. ☞7

Refer to the operator manual for the part programme editing procedure.

Refer to the operator manual for the part

programme editing procedure.

Exit from Edit mode. ☞!

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 4 Production Context

4.6 Trace a Part Programme While Cutting

Condition: Active part programme

Scale the part programme in the programming

context.

After completing scaling, return to the production

context.
4
Select the Trace while cutting mode. ☞9
The cutting trace of the part programme is displayed.

Refer to the operator manual for display of trace

while cutting.

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 5 Maintenance Context

5.1 Displaying Variables

The maintenance context starts on the page displaying the list of variables.

Possible actions
Press 2 to display the other list of variables (two lists can be displayed)
Press 3 to select the date/time page
Press 4 and 5 to select the copy and paste functions
Press 6 to 8 to select the type of display (decimal, hexadecimal and binary)
Press ! to access the utilities.

Enter the names of the variables to be displayed in

the fields (Exxxxx, %xx, Lxx). ☞j

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5.2 Setting the Date and Time
Select the date/time page. ☞3
The following page is displayed:

Possible actions
Press 2 or 3 to display the first or second list of variables
Press 4 to confirm the date and time entered
Press 6 to confirm the battery replacement date
Press 8 to access the PersoTool utility
Press 9 to ! to display the Exception, Identification or System page

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 5 Maintenance Context

5.3 Viewing the Exception Page

If problems occurred when booting the system, the exception page can be accessed
from the date/time and utilities pages during the next system boot (if boot is possible).

Select the exception page. ☞9

The following page is displayed:

This page may help you diagnose the causes of the problems.

Close the exception page. ☞A+4

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5.4 Accessing the CNC Utilities
Select the CNC utility page. ☞!
All the CNC utility pages can be accessed.

Refer to the operator manual for use of the CNC

utilities.
Exiting from the System Page

Access the axis page. ☞7

Press the End key on the keyboard.

! CAUTION

When you exit the system page from a utility, you must reset the CNC.

Follow the procedure below:

Exit from the utility by pressing the Xoff key. ☞7

Reset the CNC.

Close the MMI_Auto application on the PC panel. ☞A+4

When the CNC has been reset, restart the
MMI_Auto application.

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 Appendix A Installing and commissioning

A.1 Installing the Application on a PC Panel

A.1.1 Minimum Configuration
The PC panel must have the following characteristics as a minimum:
- 486 processor
- 8 MB RAM
- 10 MB free space on the hard disk.
REMARK The PC panel display must be configured with 256 colours.
The CNC must include the following options:
- Option 210: MMITool interpreter
- Option 203: PC Tool Kit.
A.1.2 Installing the Application
Close all open applications.
Install in order the Machine Manager, "PC panel MMI" and applications EditPP and
NUMBackup.

A.1.2.1 Installing PC Panel MMI

Insert the first PC panel MMI floppy disk in the drive.
Double click file "A:\SETUP.EXE".
The installation starts.
Insert the second floppy disk in the drive when requested.
At the end of installation, the PC Panel MMI programme group and "MMI_AUTO" start
icon have been created.

A.1.2.2 Making the Settings

File "ihmperso.ini" located in folder c:\numtool\mmitool\mmi_fch1.mch must be
customised in the following cases:
- Change of language
- Display of two groups in the production context
- MMI executed on a compact panel.
Open the file:

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Fichier d’initialisation MMI DATE 03/01/97
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FRANCAIS 1
ANGLAIS 2
ALLEMAND 3
ESPAGNOL 4
ITALIEN 5

PC Panel MMI / en-938986/A A/1

PUPITRE NORMAL 0
PUPITRE COMPACT 0

[LANGUE]=1

[DOUBLE]=0 (0 pour un seul groupe affiché à l'écran.

commutation des groupes par programmation
automate)

[GROUPEA]=0

[GROUPEB]=1

[COMPACT]=0

[FIN]
Changing the Language
Set the language parameter as follows:
[LANGUE]=1: French
[LANGUE]=2: English
[LINGUA]=3: German
[LINGUA]=4: Spanish
[LINGUA]=5: Italian
Displaying Two Groups
Set the following parameters to display the current positions of two groups in the produc-
tion context (e.g. for a multispindle lathe):
[DOUBLE]=1
[GROUPEA]=0 (group to be displayed)
[GROUPEB]=1 (group to be displayed)
Where:
Group to be displayed = 0 for group 1, 1 for group 2, 2 for group 3, etc.
A.2 Exiting from the PC Panel MMI Application
Close the MMI_Auto application on the PC panel. ☞A+4

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