
4.AUTOMATIC OPERATION OPERATION B-63324EN-1/03
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4.2 MEMORY OPERATION
In the memory operation mode, automatic operation is performed
according to a program stored in memory in advance.
When the Cycle Start button on the machine operator’s panel is pressed
after the program to execute is selected, memory operation is started,
and the cycle start lamp lights.
If the feed hold switch on the machine operator’s panel is pressed
during memory operation, machine operation is paused. To restart
machine operation, press the Cycle Start button again.
When the <RESET> key on the MDI panel is pressed, automatic
operation stops, and the reset state is entered.
The following procedure is given as an example. For details of actual
operation, refer to the manual published by the machine tool builder.
Procedure for Memory Operation
- Mode selection
Press the MEMORY mode selection switch.
- Program selection
Select the program to be executed from the programs currently stored
in memory.
For details on how to select the program, refer to II-4.4 Selection of
Execution Programs.
- Starting DNC operation
When you press the Cycle Start button on the machine operator’s panel,
memory operation is started and the cycle start lamp lights. When
memory operation is completed, the cycle start lamp goes out.
- Halting/ending memory operation
There are two ways of halting/ending memory operation, by
programming the halt command or by key operation on the machine
operator’s panel.
For details on the commands and operations for halting / ending
memory operation, refer to II-4.6 Halting / Ending Automatic
Operation.