HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 49x-01) - Manual (Page 595)

HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 595
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Unit of Measur
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13.11 Unit of Measurement
Function
This MOD function determines whether the coordinates are displayed
in millimeters (metric system) or inches.
„ To select the metric system (e.g. X = 15.789 mm) set the Change
mm/inches function to mm. The value is displayed to 3 decimal
places.
„ To select the inch system (e.g. X = 0.6216 inches) set the Change
mm/inches function to inches. The value is displayed to 4 decimal
places.
If you would like to activate the inch display, the TNC shows the feed
rate in inch/min. In an inch program you must enter the feed rate larger
by a factor of 10.