3 modes of operation, Manual operation and electronic handwheel, Positioning with manual data input (mdi) – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 49x-03) ISO programming User Manual
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1 Introduction
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.3 Modes of Oper
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1.3 Modes of Operation
Manual operation and electronic handwheel
The Manual Operation mode is required for setting up the machine
tool. In this mode of operation, you can position the machine axes
manually or by increments, set the datums, and tilt the working plane.
The Electronic Handwheel mode of operation allows you to move the
machine axes manually with the HR electronic handwheel.
Soft keys for selecting the screen layout (select as described
previously)
Positioning with Manual Data Input (MDI)
This mode of operation is used for programming simple traversing
movements, such as for face milling or pre-positioning.
Soft keys for selecting the screen layout
Screen windows
Soft key
Positions
Positions at left, status display at right
Screen windows
Soft key
Program
Program blocks at left—status display at right