HEIDENHAIN CNC Pilot 4290 - Manual (Page 17)

5 HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290
1.2 The Operating Modes
The functions of the CNC PILOT are grouped into the following
operating modes:
Manual operating mode
In the Manual mode you set up the machine and move the
axes manually.
Automatic mode
The NC programs are run in Automatic mode. You control and
monitor the machining of the workpiece.
DIN PLUS programming mode
In ”DIN PLUS,” you can create structured NC programs. You
first define the geometry of the blank and finished part, and
then program the individual operations.
Simulation programming mode
The Simulation mode shows a graphic representation of
programmed contours, the paths of traverse and cutting
operations.The working space, tools and chucking equipment
are shown true to scale.
During simulation, the CNC PILOT calculates the machining
and idle-machine times for every tool. For lathes with several
slides, the Synchronous point analysis enables you to
optimize your NC program.
TURN PLUS programming mode
In ”TURN PLUS” you describe the contour of the workpiece
using interactive graphics. For Automatic Working plan Genera-
tion (AWG), you select the material and chucking equipment.
The CNC PILOT will generate the NC program automatically at
a keystroke. As an alternative, you can create the working
plan with the aid of interactive graphics (IAG).
Parameter organization mode
The system behavior of the CNC PILOT is controlled with
parameters. In this mode, you set the parameters to adapt the
control to your situation.
In addition, in this mode you describe the operating resources
(tools and chucking equipment) and the cutting values.
Service organization mode
In ”Service” mode, you log on for password-protected
functions, select the conversational language and make the
system settings. This operating mode also provides diagnostic
functions for commissioning and checking the system.
Transfer organization mode
In ”Transfer” you exchange the files with other systems,
organize your programs and make data backups.
The actual control is not accessible to the machinist.
You should know, however, that your CNC PILOT has
an integrated hard disk on which all TURN PLUS and
DIN PLUS programs that you enter are stored. This
allows you to save a vast number of programs.
For data exchange and data backup, you can use the
Ethernet interface. Data exchange is also possible
over the serial interface. (RS232).
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.2 Modes of Oper
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