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8 EXECUTING AND STOPPING
SEQUENCE PROGRAMS
This chapter describes how to execute and stop sequence programs.
WARNING
Special care is needed when you execute or stop a
program.
If a program is used inappropriately, the machine
may operate in an unexpected manner.
It is recommended that you not use this machine
while a person is near the machine.
• How to check the execution or stop status
Check the execution or stop status on the status bar.
Fig. 8 (a)
• Preparation prior to accessing the PMC
Procedure
1 Connect a personal computer to the NC (PMC) with a cable.
(For the specification of the required cable, see Appendix
A.)
2 Check the communications status (connection or
disconnection) with the PMC.
Fig. 8 (b)
3 In the disconnection status, select [Tool]-[Communication].
The [Communication] screen appears.
4 Click the <Connect> button to establish a connection.
Execution/stop status
Undisplay : When disconnected
: Execution status
: Stop status
: Disconnection status : Connection status
Connection/disconnection status