Rockwell Automation 8520 9/Series CNC Lathe - Manual (Page 19)

Manual/MDI Operation Modes
Chapter 1
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30 Using a 9/Series Dual--Processing
System
Describes dual--process system. Includes synchronizing multiple part programs and shared spindle
configurations.
Table 1.A (continued)
Manual Organization
Appendix Title Summary
Appendix A Softkey Tree Describes softkeys and their functions for softkey levels 1 and 2. Also, the softkey tree displaying all
levels of softkeys and their location is shown.
Appendix B Error and System Messages An alphabetical listing of 9/Series system messages with brief descriptions.
Appendix C G--code Tables Lists the G-codes used to program the control.
Appendix D A-B 7300 Series CNC Tape
Compatibility
Detailed 7300 Series CNC tape compatibility feature.
We indicate vital information in these ways:
WARNING: indicates circumstances or practices that can lead
to personal injury as well as to damage to the control, the
machine, or other equipment.
CAUTION: indicates circumstances or practices that can lead
to damage to the control or other equipment.
Important: indicates information that is necessary for successful
application of the control.
To make this manual easier to understand, we included these explanations
of terms and symbols:
All explanations, illustrations, and charts presented are based on
standard CNC functions. Operations may differ from the basic
information provided in this manual, depending on the configuration of
the machine tool controlled by the 9/Series control. For details, refer to
the manuals prepared and supplied by the system installer.
You can purchase some of the softkey functions as optional features on
your 9/Series control. This manual assumes that you purchased all of
the optional features for your machine.
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Warnings, Cautions, and
Important Information
1.4
Reading this Manual