User's Manual

POSITIP 855
for Lathes
April 1996
Screen

Operating Reference marks Operating mode

mode or have been symbols (current
function crossed over mode is highlighted)

Plain language Symbol for

dialog line soft-key row
Input line Soft-key row
(with 5 soft
keys)
Distance-to-go
display
Soft keys

Feed rate Tool

Symbols
Behind the position display:
: Scaling factor or oversize active
∅: Diameter display

Keyboard

Select or deselect
Change parameters INFO functions
and settings MOD INFO HELP
Select or deselect HELP
screens
5 soft keys
(current functions are
indicated on screen)
7 8 9

4 5 6 Numeric input keys

1 2 3
Change sign
0
Clear entries or
error messages Confirm entry
CE ENT

Incremental
dimensions
Page through
individual screens Return to previous
soft-key level
Access program blocks to
GOTO
make changes, or switch Go to program block or
operating parameters operating parameter

Select operating mode Select tool or

input field
Software version
This User's Manual is for POSITIP 855 models with the following
software version:
Progr. 246 xxx 03.

The x's can be any numbers. The software version of your unit is
shown on a label on the rear panel.

This User 's Manual describes the POSITIP 855 for

turning. A separate manual is available for milling.

Usage
This unit corresponds to class A in accordance with EN 55022 and
will be used predominantly in industrially zoned areas

About this manual

This manual is divided into two parts:
• Part I: Operating Instructions .... starts on page 5
• Part II: Technical Information ..... starts on page 57

Operating Instructions
When using the POSITIP 855 in your work, you need only refer to
the Operating Instructions (Part I).
If you're a beginner with POSITIP, you can use the operating
instructions as a step-by-step workbook. This part begins with a
short introduction to the basics of coordinate systems and position
feedback, and provides an overview of the available features. Each
feature is explained in detail, using an example which you can
immediately try out on the machine — so you won't get "lost" too
deeply in the theory. As a beginner you should work through all the
examples presented.
If you're already an expert POSITIP user, you can use the
operating instructions as a comprehensive review and reference
guide. The clear layout and the subject index make it easy to find
the desired topics.

Technical Information
If you are interfacing the POSITIP 855 to a machine or wish to use
the data interfaces, refer to the technical information in Part II.

Subject Index
A subject index for both parts of this manual starts on page 86.
 Dialog flowcharts
Dialog flowcharts are used for each example in this manual.
They are laid out as follows:

This area shows the This area explains the key function or work step.
keys to press. If necessary, supplementary information will also be included.

Prompt

This area shows the This area explains the key function or work step.
keys to press. If necessary, supplementary information will also be included.

If there is an arrow at the end of the flowchart, this means that it continues on
the next page.

A prompt appears with some actions (not always) at the top of the
screen. In the flowcharts the prompts always have a gray
background.
If two flowcharts are divided by a broken line, this means that you
can follow the instructions either above or below the broken line.
Some flowcharts also show the screen that will appear after you
press the proper keys.

Abbreviated flowcharts
Abbreviated flowcharts supplement the examples and explana-
tions. An arrow ( ⇒ ) indicates a new input or a work step.

Special Notes in This Manual

Especially important information is shown as a separate note in a
gray box. Pay special attention to these notes. Ignoring them
would prevent effective use of the control, or even result in
damage to the tool or workpiece.

Symbols in the gray boxes

The symbols in the left of the gray boxes indicate the nature of the
provided information.

General information
for example on the machine [Link]

Information for the machine tool builder

for example that he must implement a certain function

Essential information
for example that a certain tool is needed for the
described function
Part I: Operating Instructions

I - 1 Fundamentals of Positioning ..................................................... 7

I
I - 2 Working with POSITIP – First Steps ........................................ 13
Before you start ............................................................................................... 13
Switch-on ......................................................................................................... 13
Operating modes ............................................................................................. 14
The HELP, MOD and INFO functions .............................................................. 14
Selecting soft-key functions ............................................................................. 15
On-screen operating instructions ..................................................................... 15
Error messages ................................................................................................ 16
Selecting the unit of measurement .................................................................. 16
Selecting position display modes ..................................................................... 17
Entering tool data and setting the datum ......................................................... 18
Displaying and moving to positions .................................................................. 22
Turning with oversizes ..................................................................................... 22

I - 3 Programming POSITIP .............................................................. 27

Operating mode PROGRAMMING AND EDITING ........................................... 27
Selecting a program ......................................................................................... 28
Deleting programs ............................................................................................ 28
Editing programs .............................................................................................. 29
Entering program blocks .................................................................................. 30
Calling tool data from a program ...................................................................... 32
Transferring positions: Teach-in mode ............................................................. 33
Multipass cycle ................................................................................................ 36
Entering program interruptions ........................................................................ 38
Subprograms and program section repeats ..................................................... 39
Editing existing programs ................................................................................. 44

Operating Instructions
Deleting program blocks .................................................................................. 45
Transferring programs over the data interface ................................................. 46

I - 4 Executing Programs .................................................................. 49

I - 5 INFO: Pocket Calculator, Stopwatch, Taper Calculator ......... 51

To access the INFO functions .......................................................................... 51
Taper calculator ................................................................................................ 52
Stopwatch ........................................................................................................ 53
Pocket calculator .............................................................................................. 53

I - 6 User Parameters: The MOD Function ...................................... 55

Scaling factors .................................................................................................. 55
Entering user parameters ................................................................................. 56

Part II: Technical Information ............................................................ 57

Subject Index ...................................................................................... 86

I-1 Fundamentals of Positioning

I-1
Fundamentals of Positioning
You can skip this chapter if you are already familiar with the
concepts of coordinate systems, incremental and absolute
dimensions, nominal and actual positions, and distance-to-go.

Introduction
The geometry of a workpiece is described by a rectangular or +Y +Z
Cartesian coordinate system (named in honor of the French
mathematician and philosopher René Descartes, in Latin Renatus
Cartesius, 1596 to 1650). The Cartesian coordinate system con-
sists of three mutually perpendicular axes X, Y and Z. The point of
intersection of these axes is called the datum (or origin) of the co- +X
ordinate system.
–X

–Z –Y
Fig. 1: The Cartesian coordinate system

To determine positions on a workpiece, the coordinate system is

“laid” onto the workpiece. With lathe work (i.e., rotationally sym-
metrical workpieces), the Z axis move along the axis of rotation
while the X axis moves in the direction of the radius or diameter.
The Y axis can be disregarded since it would always have the same
values as the X axis.

X
Z

Fig. 2: The Cartesian coordinate system with

lathe work

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Cross slide, saddle and top slide

On conventional lathes, the tool is mounted on a slide that moves
in the direction of the X axis (the cross slide) and in the direction of
the Z axis (the saddle).

Most lathes have a top slide above the saddle. The top slide +ZO
moves in Z axis direction and is designated ZO.
+Z ZO

+X X

Fig. 3: Axes of movement on a lathe

Datum setting
The workpiece drawing normally specifies the workpiece face as
the “absolute” datum, and indicates the axis of rotation. The
datum setting procedure assigns the origin of the absolute
coordinate system to this datum.

X
Z

Fig. 4: The origin of the Cartesian coordinate

system is the workpiece datum
Determining and entering tool data
Your POSITIP display unit should show you the absolute position
of the workpiece regardless of the length and shape of the
particular tool being used. For this reason you must determine
the tool data (tool preset) and enter them. First touch the
workpiece with the cutting edge of the tool and then enter the
associated display value for that position.

You can enter tool data for up to 99 tools. When you have set
the datum for a new workpiece, all tool data are referenced to
the new workpiece datum.

See examples starting on page 19.

T1 T2 T3

Fig. 5: These tools have different tool data

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I-1 Fundamentals of Positioning

Nominal position, actual position and distance-to-go

The positions to which the tool is to move are called the nominal
positions, while the position at which the tool is actually located at
any given moment is called the actual position (see Figure 6). The
distance from the nominal position to the actual position is called
the distance-to-go.
Z
Sign for distance-to-go R
The distance-to-go carries a positive sign when the path from the S I
actual to the nominal position is in the negative axis direction. X
The distance-to-go carries a negative sign when the path from the
actual to the nominal position is in the positive axis direction.

Absolute workpiece positions

Each position on the workpiece is uniquely defined by its absolute
coordinates (see Figure 7).
Fig. 6: Nominal position S , actual position I
Example: Absolute coordinates of position 1 : and distance-to-go R
X = 5 mm
Z = –35 mm
Absolute coordinates of position 2 :
X = 15 mm

65

35

0
Z = –65 mm

If you are working according to a workpiece drawing with absolute

dimensions, you are moving the tool to the coordinates.
Z
Incremental workpiece positions 5
1
A position can also be defined relative to the previous nominal po-
15
sition (see Figure 8). The datum for the dimension is then located 2
at the previous nominal position. Such coordinates are termed in- X
cremental coordinates (increment = increase) or chain dimen-
sions (since the position is defined by a chain of dimensions).
Incremental coordinates are identified by a preceding I.
Fig. 7: Positions 1 and 2 are absolute
Example: Incremental coordinates of position 3 referenced to workpiece positions
position 1 :
IX = 10 mm
IZ = 0 mm
Incremental coordinates of position 2 referenced to
30 35
position 3 :
IZ = –30 mm
Incremental coordinates of position 2 referenced to
position 1 : Z
5

IX = 10 mm 1
IZ = –30 mm
10

If you are working according to a workpiece drawing with incre- 2 3

X
mental dimensions, you are moving the tool by the dimension.

Sign for incremental dimensioning

An incremental dimension has a positive sign when the axis is Fig. 8: Positions 1 and 3 are ncremental
moved in the positive direction. workpiece positions
An incremental dimension has a negative sign when the axis is
moved in the negative direction.

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I-1 Fundamentals of Positioning

Example: Workpiece drawing with absolute dimensions

(in accordance with ISO 129 standard)

P7 P6

P5
P4
P1
P3 P2
P0
180

120

100

60

80

60

80

40
Z

X
220

180

150

120

80

40

A list of coordinates corresponding to this example is advantageous when

you are working in the PROGRAMMING AND EDITING operating mode.
The X-coordinate values are given as diameters.

Coordinates X∅ Z Remarks
for [mm] [mm]
P0 40 0 Face
P1 80 – 40
P2 60 – 80 Recess
P3 60 – 120 Recess
P4 100 – 120
P5 120 – 150
P6 180 – 180
P7 180 – 220

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I-1 Fundamentals of Positioning

Position encoders
The position encoders convert the movements of the machine
axes into electrical signals. POSITIP then evaluates these signals,
determines the actual position of the machine axes, and displays Z
the position as a numerical value.

If power is interrupted, the relationship between the machine axis

positions and the calculated actual positions is lost. The reference
marks on the position encoders and the reference mark evaluation
feature (REF) enable POSITIP to re-establish this relationship again
when the power is restored.

Fig. 9: Linear encoder, here for the Z axis

Reference marks
The scales of the position encoders contain one or several refer-
ence marks. When a reference mark is crossed over, a signal is
generated identifying that position as a reference point
(scale datum = machine datum).

When this reference mark is crossed over, the POSITIP's refer-

ence mark evaluation feature restores the relationship between
axis slide positions and display values as you last defined it by set-
ting the datum. If the linear encoders have distance-coded refer-
ence marks, you only need to move the machine axes a maximum
of 20 mm to do this.

Fig. 10: Linear scales: with distance-coded

reference marks (upper illustration)
and one reference mark (lower
llustration)

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NOTES

12 Operating Instructions POSITIP 855

I-2 Working with POSITIP – First Steps

I-2
Working with POSITIP – First Steps
Before you start
You can cross over the reference marks after every switch-on.
REF appears in the input line on the screen when all the reference
marks have been crossed over. If you set a new datum, POSITIP
automatically stores the new relationship between axis slide posi-
tions and display values.

Working without reference mark evaluation

You can also use POSITIP without crossing over the reference
marks — simply press the soft key No REF.

Note that if you do not cross over the reference marks,

a new datum point you set will not be stored. This
means that after a power interruption the relationship
between axis slide positions and display values cannot
be restored.
Fig. 11: REF display on screen

Switch-on

0➤1 Turn on the power

and
press any key.

Cross over the reference marks in all axes

(in any sequence).

Do not cross over the reference marks.

Note: In this case the relationship between axis slide positions and
display values will be lost if the power is interrupted.

Your POSITIP is now ready for operation and is in the operating

mode ACTUAL VALUE.

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I-2 Working with POSITIP – First Steps

Operating Modes
The operating mode determines which functions are available to
you.

Available functions Mode Key

Position display for basic ACTUAL
machining tasks; VALUE
Tool presetting;
Datum setting
Distance-to-go display; DISTANCE-
Turning with oversize TO-GO
Storage of work steps for PROGRAMMING
small-lot production AND EDITING
Run programs previously EXECUTE
created in the PROGRAMMING PROGRAM
AND EDITING mode

You can switch to another operating mode at any time by pressing

the key for the desired mode.

The HELP, MOD and INFO functions

You can call the HELP, MOD and INFO functions at any time.

To call a function:
➤ Press the key for the desired function.
To leave a function:
➤ Press the same key again.

Available functions Function name Key

On-screen operating instruc- HELP
HELP
tions: graphics and text
keyed to the current screen
contents
User parameters: MOD
MOD
To redefine POSITIP's basic
operating characteristics
Taper calculator, stopwatch, INFO
INFO
pocket calculator

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Selecting soft-key functions

The soft-key functions are grouped into one or more rows. The
number of rows is indicated by a symbol at the upper right of the
screen. If no symbol is shown, that means there is only one row
for the function. The highlighted rectangle in the symbol indicates
the current row being displayed.

Function Key
Page forward through the soft-key rows

Page backward through the soft-key rows

Go back one level

Fig. 12: The symbol for soft-key rows.

Whenever you press the key for an operating mode, Here, the first row is being dis-
POSITIP displays the soft keys with the main played
functions for that mode.

On-screen operating instructions

The integrated operating instructions provide you with information
and assistance in any situation.
To call the operating instructions:
➤ Press the HELP key.
➤ Use the paging keys if the explanation is spread over more
than one screen page.
To leave the operating instructions:
➤ Press HELP again.

Example: On-screen operating instructions for NOTE/SET

The function NOTE/SET is described in this manual starting on
page 21.
➤ Select NOTE/SET by pressing the soft key Note/Set in
the operating mode ACTUAL VALUE.
Fig. 13: On-screen operating instructions for
➤ Press HELP. NOTE/SET (page 1 of 2)
The first page of the operating instructions for NOTE/SET ap-
pears on the screen.
Page reference at the lower right of the screen:
The number in front of the slash is the current page; the
number behind the slash is the total number of pages for this
topic. The on-screen operating instructions now contain the fol-
lowing information on NOTE/SET:
• General information on the function (page 1/2)
• Sequence of entries (page 2/2)
To leave the operating instructions:
➤ Press HELP again.

Fig. 14: On-screen operating instructions for

NOTE/SET (page 2 of 2)

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Error messages
If an error occurs while you are working with POSITIP, a message
will come up on the screen in plain English.
To call an explanation of the error:
➤ Press the HELP key.
To clear the error message:
➤ Press the CE key.

Blinking error messages

WARNING
Blinking error messages mean that the operational
reliability of the POSITIP has been impaired.

If a blinking error message occurs:

➤ Note down the error message displayed on the screen.
➤ Switch off the power to the POSITIP.
➤ Attempt to correct the problem with the power off.
➤ If the blinking error message recurs, notify your customer
service agency.

Selecting the unit of measurement

Positions can be displayed in millimeters or inches. If you choose
inches, inch will be displayed at the top of the screen next to
REF.
To change the unit of measurement:
➤ Press MOD.
➤ Page to the soft key row containing the user parameter
mm or inch.
➤ Choose the soft key mm or inch to change to the other unit.
➤ Press MOD again.
For more information on user parameters, see Chapter I - 6.

Fig. 15: The inch indicator

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Selecting position display modes

Radius/diameter display
Drawings for lathe parts usually give diameter values. When you
turn the part, however, you infeed the tool in radius values.
POSITIP can display either the radius or the diameter for you.
When the diameter is being displayed, the diameter symbol (∅) is
shown next to the position value. Z

40
Example: Radius display, position 1 X = 20 mm 1
Diameter display, position 1 X = 40∅ mm 20
X
To switch over the display
➤ Press MOD.
➤ Page with the paging keys to the soft key row containing
Radius or Dia.
➤ Press this soft key to switch from radius to diameter display
or vice-versa.
Fig. 16: Workpiece for radius/diameter display
example
Separate value/sum display
Separate value display
In this display mode the positions of the saddle and top slide are
displayed separately. The position displays are referenced to the
datum points which you set for the axes. When an axis slide
moves, only the position display for that axis changes. 40
The top slide is identified with a small O, for example ZO.
Z
Sum display
In this mode the position values of the saddle and top slide are
added together. The sum display shows the absolute position of 0 +10 +25
the tool, referenced to the workpiece datum. Z Z0
When the sum display mode is active, a small S is shown next to
the axis designation, for example ZS.
Z
Example: Separate value (see Fig. 17): Z = +25.000 mm
ZO = +15.000 mm
Sum display (see Fig. 17): ZS = +40.000 mm
Z0
-10 0 +15
The sum display will show correct values only if the actual
Fig. 17: Workpiece for separate value/sum
position values of both axis slides were correctly added display example
and entered (with sign) when setting the datum for the
“sum.”

To switch over the display

➤ Press MOD.
➤ Page with the paging keys to the soft key row containing Sum
or Seprt.
➤ Press this soft key to switch from separate value display to
sum display or vice-versa.

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Entering tool data and setting the datum

Before you can use a tool you must enter its tool data (cutting
edge position). You can enter the data for up to 99 tools. A work-
piece datum must also be entered before you can start machining.
Normally the workpiece face (flat surface) is given the value Z = 0.

“ Freezing” a position when turning the first diameter

If you want to measure the diameter of the workpiece after turning
the first diameter, you can store (“freeze”) the actual position
before retracting the tool. This is done in the ACTUAL VALUE
operating mode with the Note/Set function. See page 21 for an
explanation of this function and an example.

Tool table
When you preset tools, POSITIP automatically stores the tool data
in a table. You can access the tool table with a user parameter.
If you change values in the table, the position display will no longer
show the values it displayed after tool presetting.

Selecting tools
The number of the current tool is shown in a small box at the
lower right of the screen (next to the letter T). Use the vertical
arrow keys to select another tool.

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Entering tool data and setting the datum

Example: Setting the workpiece datum (zero point)

The datum is set to zero for the sum display of the Z axis. All tool
data entered are automatically referenced to this datum.
Z=0
Preparation: Z
➤ Select the tool number (tool data) with the vertical arrow keys.

Operating mode: ACTUAL VALUE

Machine the workpiece face.

Leave the cutting edge of the tool at the face.

/ Page to the function Datum.

Select Datum.

Select the axis (ZS).

Datum Setting
ZS = +0
ENT Set the datum (workpiece face) to the indicated value.

1 0 ENT Enter a value, for example 10. Confirm entry.

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Entering tool data and setting the datum

Example: Entering tool data when the workpiece

diameter is known

Preparation:
➤ Select the tool number with the vertical
arrow keys. Z
2
10
1
20
X

Operating mode: ACTUAL VALUE

Turn the first diameter 1 in the X axis.

Select the axis (X).

Tool Setting
X = ...
Enter the position of the tool tip, for example X = 10 mm.
1 0 ENT
Confirm entry.

Touch the workpiece face 2 with the tool.

Select the axis (ZS).

Tool Setting
ZS = ...
Set the position display for the tool tip to zero, ZS = 0.
0 ENT
Confirm entry.

POSITIP stores the tool data under the tool number in the tool
table.
Set the tool data for all other tools as described here.

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Entering tool data and setting the datum

Example: Entering tool data when the workpiece

diameter is unknown

Turn the first diameter and freeze the tool position with Note. Z
Then retract the tool, measure the diameter and set the frozen

?
position to the measured value.
?
The value to be entered will depend on whether you 1
X
have selected radius or diameter display.

2
Preparation:
➤ Select the tool number with the vertical arrow keys.

Operating mode: ACTUAL VALUE

Select Note/Set.

Select the axis, for example X.

Turn 1st diameter in X axis

Turn the first diameter in the X axis.

Freeze the position.

Retract, for example to position 2 .

Measure the workpiece.

Enter value for X

+ 0
Enter the measured diameter or radius, for example 15 mm.
1 5 ENT
Confirm entry.

POSITIP stores the tool data under the tool number in the tool
table.

To cancel the Note/Set function

Press the soft key Escape.
You can cancel the function at any time.

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Displaying and moving to positions

Distance-to-go
Although it is often sufficient to have POSITIP display the coordi-
nates of the actual position of the tool, it is usually better to use
the distance-to-go feature — this enables you to approach nomi-
nal positions simply by traversing to display value zero. Even when
working with distance-to-go you can enter coordinates in absolute
or incremental dimensions.

Graphic positioning aid

When you are traversing to display value zero, POSITIP displays a
graphic positioning aid (see Figure 18).
The graphic positioning aid is located in a rectangle just below the
display for the active axis. Two triangular marks in the center of
the rectangle symbolize the nominal position you want to reach.
The small square symbolizes the axis slide. An arrow indicating the
direction appears in the square while the axis is moving, so you
can easily tell whether you are moving towards or away from the
nominal position.
Note that the square does not begin to move until the axis slide is
near the nominal position.

POSITIP can show the absolute position instead of the

graphic positioning aid. You can switch between the two
modes with operating parameter P 91 (see Chapter II - 2).
Fig. 18: The graphic positioning aid

Turning with oversizes

You enter oversizes in the user parameters (see Chapter I - 6).
Oversizes are automatically taken into account in the distance-to-
go mode. When the displayed distance-to-go is 0, only the finishing
allowance remains to be machined.
When you have set the user parameter Oversize On/Off to
On, a symbol for oversize ( ) appears behind the display value.

CAUTION

will also appear if you've activated a scaling factor for Z

the axis. If the symbol appears but you're not sure
whether it indicates a scaling factor or an oversize,
check the settings of the user parameters. X

Entry values for oversize or undersize

Oversize: Positive entry value (up to 999.999 mm).
Undersize: Negative entry value (down to –999.999 mm).

Fig. 29: Oversizes for X and Z

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I-2 Working with POSITIP – First Steps MOD

Displaying and moving to positions

Entering oversizes
➤ Press MOD.
➤ Scroll to the user parameter Oversize.
➤ Press the soft key Oversize X (for example).
➤ Enter the desired oversize for the axis (including the sign).
➤ Press ENT.
This returns you to the main menu for the user parameters.
➤ If desired, enter an oversize for the second axis.
➤ Switch the soft key Ovrsize ON / OFF to ON.
This activates the oversizes you entered.
➤ Leave the user parameters:
Press MOD.
The entered oversizes will now be taken into account when you
traverse to display value zero with the distance-to-go display.

To deactivate oversizes Fig. 20: Entering an oversize

When you want to work without oversizes again:
➤ Switch the soft key Ovrsize ON / OFF to
OFF, or enter 0 for the oversize.

Example: Effect of an oversize in the X axis

1. Diameter display for X, position 1
Position of the tool cutting edge:
without oversize: X∅ = +40.000 mm
with oversize (+2.000 mm): X∅ = +44.000 mm
with undersize (–2.000 mm): X∅ = +36.000 mm

100
Z

40
2. Radius display for X, position 2
Position of the tool cutting edge: 1
without oversize: X = +50.000 mm
X
with oversize (+2.000 mm): X = +52.000 mm 2
with undersize (–2.000 mm): X = +48.000 mm

CAUTION
When the soft key Ovrsize ON / OFF is set to ON
oversizes will be effective on every position which you Fig. 21: Workpiece drawing for the example on
Oversizes. Tool positions without over-
move to with DISTANCE-TO-GO.
size or undersize

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Displaying and moving to positions

Example: Turning a shoulder by traversing to display value zero

In this example, both incremental and absolute nominal position

20

0
values are used. 45
Position 1 Z = 0 mm X = 15 mm
Position 2 Z = –20 mm X = 15 mm
Position 3 Z = –20 mm IX = +5 mm
Position 4 IZ = –45 mm IX = 0 mm Z

Preparation:
➤ Preset the tool and set the workpiece datum as described 2 1 15
earlier in this chapter.

5
➤ Set the user parameters (see Chapter I - 6): 4 3
• Sum display ZS or for both axes (XS and ZS) X
• Radius display for both axes X and Z
• Set Ovrsize ON / OFF to OFF
➤ Preposition the tool appropriately
(such as X = +20 mm, Z = +10 mm).

If you want to turn a larger shoulder, use the Multipass

cycle (see Chapter I - 3). This cycle allows you to turn
the shoulder in any number of infeeds without having to
enter coordinates for each feed move.

Operating mode: DISTANCE-TO-GO

Select the axis (X).

Nominal position value ?

X + ....
Enter the coordinate for nominal position 1 : X = 15 mm. Confirm entry.
1 5 ENT The positioning aid appears for the X axis;
the nominal position remains at the top of the screen.

Move the X axis until the display value is zero.

Select the axis ( ZS ).

Nominal position value ?

ZS + ....
Enter the coordinate for nominal position 2 : ZS = –20 mm. Confirm entry.
2 0 ENT The positioning aid appears for the ZS axis;
the nominal position remains at the top of the screen.

Move the ZS axis until the display value is zero.

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Displaying and moving to positions

Select the axis (X).

Nominal position value ?

X + ....
Enter the coordinate for nominal position 3 : 5 mm and
5 mark the entry as an incremental dimension: IX = 5 mm.
Confirm entry.
ENT The positioning aid appears for the X axis;
the nominal position remains at the top of the screen.

Move the X axis until the display value is zero.

Select the axis (ZS).

Nominal position value ?

ZS + ....
Enter the coordinate for nominal position 4 : ZS = –45 mm and
4 5 mark the entry as an incremental dimension: IZS = –45 mm.
Confirm entry.
ENT The positioning aid appears for the ZS axis;
the nominal position remains at the top of the screen.

Move the ZS axis until the display value is zero.

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I-3
Programming POSITIP
Operating mode PROGRAMMING AND EDITING
The available functions in the PROGRAMMING AND EDITING
operating mode are divided into four groups:
• Programming mode
for entering, running and editing programs
• Teach-in mode
• External mode
for transferring programs to an external device
• Deleting programs
Programs contain the work steps for workpiece machining. You
can edit programs, add work steps to them and run them as often
as you wish. POSITIP can store a maximum of 20 programs with a
total of 2000 nominal positions. A single program can contain a
maximum of 1000 nominal positions.
The External mode enables you to store programs with the
HEIDENHAIN FE 401 floppy disk unit and load them into POSITIP Fig. 22: The main menu in the operating mode
again on demand — you don't need to re-enter them manually. PROGRAMMING AND EDITING
You can also transfer programs to a personal computer or printer.

Programmable functions
• Nominal position values (axes with saddle and top slides:
nominal value of the summed position, see “Selecting position
display modes” in Chapter I - 2)
• Interrupt program
• Multipass cycle:
Turning with any number of feed moves.
• Program section repeats:
A section of a program only has to be entered once and can
then be run up to 999 times in succession.
• Subprogramming:
A section of a program only has to be entered once and can
then be run at various places in the program.

Transfer position: Teach-in mode

This mode allows you to transfer the actual positions of the tool
directly into a program. In many cases the Teach-in function will
save you considerable keying effort.

What happens with finished programs?

For workpiece machining, programs are run in the operating mode
EXECUTE PROGRAM. See Chapter I - 4 for an explanation of this
mode.

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Selecting a program
Each program is identified by a number between 0 and 99 999 999
which you assign it.

Operating mode: PROGRAMMING AND EDITING

Go to the program directory.

Program number ?
5 Select an existing program, such as program number 5.

Create a new program:

1 9 Give it a number which is not yet in the directory, such as 19.

Choose the unit of measurement.

Confirm your entry.

ENT
The selected program can now be entered, edited or run.

Program directory
The program directory appears when you choose the soft key
Program Number. The number in front of the slash is the pro-
gram number, the number behind the slash is the number
of blocks in the program.
A program always contains at least two blocks.

To delete a program
If you no longer wish to keep a program in memory, you can
delete it:
➤ In the operating mode PROGRAMMING AND EDITING, press
the soft key Delete Program in the first soft key row.
➤ Enter the program number.
➤ Press ENT to delete the program.

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Editing programs
Operating mode: PROGRAMMING AND EDITING

Edit the last program selected

with Program Number,
such as program number 10.

Use the paging keys to display the programmable functions in the

different soft key rows. The screens shown at the right already
contain some program blocks. Turn to the next page of this manual
to learn how program blocks are entered.

The first soft key row provides

/ functions for entering and changing
coordinates.

The second soft key row provides

the following functions:
• Enter labels for subprograms
and program section repeats
/ • Interrupt program
• Call tool data
• Delete program blocks

The third soft key row contains the

Multipass cycle for turning with
/ any number of feed moves.

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Entering program blocks

Current block
The current block is shown between the two dashed lines. New
blocks are inserted behind the current block. When the END PGM
block is between the dashed lines, no new blocks can be inserted.

Function Soft key/Key

Go up one block

Go down one block

Cancel numerical entry

CE

Delete current block

Going directly to a program block

Scrolling to the desired block with the arrow keys can be time-
consuming with long programs. A quicker way is to use the GOTO
function. This enables you to move directly to the block you wish
to change or add new blocks behind.

Operating mode: PROGRAMMING AND EDITING

Select Edit.

GOTO Press the GOTO key.

Block number ?
5 8 Enter a block number, such as 58.

Confirm your entry.

ENT
Block number 58 is now the current block.

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Entering program blocks

Example: Milling a shoulder

The datum is the workpiece zero.

65

0
20
Position 1 Z = 0 mm X = 15 mm
Position 2 Z = –20 mm X = 15 mm
Position 3 Z = –20 mm IX = +5 mm
Position 4 Z = –65 mm X = 20 mm Z

Summary of programming steps

➤ In the main menu PROGRAMMING AND EDITING use the 2 1 15
Program Number soft key to access the program directory.

5
➤ Key in the number of the program you want to work on, and 4 3
press ENT. X
➤ Select Edit in the main menu PROGRAMMING AND
EDITING.
➤ Enter the nominal positions.
Running a finished program
When a program is finished it can be run in the EXECUTE PRO-
GRAM operating mode (see Chapter I - 4).

Example of entry: Entering a nominal position into a program

(block 3 in the example)

Select the coordinate axis (X axis).

Nominal position value ?

Enter the nominal position value (X = 15 mm). Confirm entry.
1 5 ENT
The nominal position is now the current block (between the dashed lines).

Program blocks

0 BEGIN PGM 10 MM Start of program, program number and unit of measurement

1 X+50.000 Pre-position the tool in the X axis
2 Z+20.000 Pre-position the tool in the Z axis
3 X+15.000 X coordinate, position 1
4 Z–20.000 Z coordinate, position 2
5 IX+5.000 Incremental X coordinate, position 3
6 Z–65.000 Z coordinate, position 4
7 END PGM 10 MM End of program, program number and unit of measurement

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Calling tool data from a program

Chapter I - 2 explained how to enter tool data (lengths) into the tool
table.
The tool lengths stored in the table can also be called from a pro-
gram — you don't need to select the new tool lengths from the ta-
ble with the vertical arrow keys every time you change the tool
during program run.
The TOOL CALL command automatically pulls the tool lengths
from the table.

If you enter a different tool axis in the program than is

stored in the table, POSITIP will store the new tool axis
in the table.

Fig. 23: The tool table on the screen

Operating mode: PROGRAMMING AND EDITING

Call tool data from the tool table.

Tool number ?
Enter the tool number (4, for example) under which the tool lengths are stored
4 ENT
in the tool table. Confirm your entry.

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Transferring positions: Teach-in mode

Teach-in programming offers the following two options:
• Enter nominal position, transfer nominal position into program,
move to positions by traversing to display value zero:
TEACH-IN / DISTANCE TO GO
• Move to a position and transfer the actual value into a program:
TEACH-IN / ACTUAL POSITION
You can change transferred position values with TEACH-IN /
PROGRAM.

Preparation
➤ With Program number select the program you want to
transfer positions into.
➤ Select the tool number (tool data) with the vertical arrow keys.

Programming example for TEACH-IN / DISTANCE TO GO

Generating a program while turning a shoulder

65

0
20
With Teach-in you machine a workpiece according to the work-
piece drawing. POSITIP transfers the nominal position coordinates
directly into the program while you machine. Pre-positioning and
retraction moves can be selected as desired and entered like draw-
ing dimensions. Z

Position 1 Z = 0 mm X = 15 mm
Position 2 Z = –20 mm X = 15 mm 2 1 15
IX= +5 mm

5
Position 3 Z = –20 mm
4 3
Position 4 Z = –65 mm X = 20 mm
X

Operating mode: PROGRAMMING AND EDITING

Select Teach-In.
The functions for TEACH-IN / DISTANCE TO GO
are available immediately in the first soft key row.

Example: Transfer the X coordinate of corner point 1 into a

program.

Select the coordinate axis (X).

Nominal position value ?

Enter the nominal position value (X = 15 mm). Confirm entry.
1 5 ENT POSITIP displays the positioning aid for traversing to zero. The entered
nominal position value appears in the input line at the top of the screen.

Move the entered axis until the display value is zero.

Then enter and transfer further coordinates.

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Transferring positions: Teach-in mode

Programming example for TEACH-IN / ACTUAL POSITION

Transfer position and depth of grooves into a program

With TEACH-IN / ACTUAL POSITION you can generate a pro-

gram that contains the actual positions of the tool.

Operating mode: PROGRAMMING AND EDITING

Select Teach-In.

/ Go to TEACH-IN / ACTUAL POSITION.

Example:: Transfer the depth of a groove

Machine the groove on the workpiece.

Select the coordinate axis (X).

Transfer actual value X ?

Transfer the actual value for the X axis into the program. The transferred
ENT
program block appears in the input line at the top of the screen.

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Transferring positions: Teach-in mode

Changing nominal positions after they have been transferred

Positions which you have transferred into a program with Teach-in
can be changed. It is not necessary to leave the Teach-in mode to
do so. Enter the new value in the input line.

Example: Changing a block transferred with Teach-in

Operating mode: PROGRAMMING AND EDITING, Teach-In

Go to TEACH-IN / PROGRAM.
/ The current program appears on the screen.

/ With the arrow keys (or GOTO), move to the block you wish to change.

Select the block.

Nominal position value ?

0 Enter a new nominal position value (such as 0).

ENT Confirm your changes.

Functions for changing a Teach-in program

Function Soft key

Abort and return to main menu
PROGRAMMING AND EDITING

Delete current block

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Multipass cycle
The multipass cycle enables you to turn a shoulder in any number
of infeeds.
You only need to enter three blocks into a program:
• CYCL block
• X coordinate
• Z coordinate
The multipass cycle contains all information required for the opera-
tion.
Do not delete any blocks from the cycle.
When the program is run, POSITIP always displays the distance-
to-go to the two nominal positions immediately following the CYCL
block.

Example: Turning a shoulder in any number of infeeds

30

0
Workpiece diameter
before machining: X = 50 mm
Shoulder diameter: X = 10 mm
Start of shoulder: Z = 0 mm Z

50

10
End of shoulder: Z = –30 mm

X
Example: Entering the Multipass cycle into a program

Operating mode: PROGRAMMING AND EDITING

Select Edit.

/ Go to the third soft key row.

Select the Multipass cycle.

The program block CYCL 3.0 MULTIPASS appears on the screen.

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Multipass cycle

/ Go to the first soft key row.

Select the coordinate axis (X axis).

Nominal position value ?

5 ENT Enter the nominal position value (X = 5 mm). Confirm entry.

Select the coordinate axis (ZS axis).

Nominal position value ?

3 0 ENT Enter the nominal position value (ZS = –30 mm). Confirm entry.

Program blocks

0 BEGIN PGM 20 MM Start of program, program number and unit of measurement

1 X+80.000 Pre-position tool in the X axis
2 Z+20.000 Pre-position tool in the Z axis
3 X+50.000 Approach the workpiece (X axis)
4 Z+0.000 Approach the workpiece (Z axis)
5 CYCL 3.0 MULTIPASS Coordinates for a Multipass cycle follow this block
6 X+10.000 X coordinate of the shoulder
7 Z–30.000 Z coordinate of the shoulder
8 X+80.000 Retract (X axis)
9 Z+20.000 Retract (Z axis)
10 END PGM 20 MM End of program, program number and unit of measurement

The cycle is performed in the operating mode EXECUTE PROGRAM

(see Chapter I - 4) by traversing to display value zero with any
number of infeeds.

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Entering program interruptions

You can divide a program into sections with stop marks. POSITIP
then executes the next block only after you press the soft key
Next Block.

Operating mode: PROGRAMMING AND EDITING

Select Edit.

/ Go to the second soft key row.

Press STOP to insert a program interruption.

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Subprograms and program section repeats

Subprograms and program section repeats only need to be entered
once in the program. You can then run them up to 999 times.
Subprograms can be run at any point in the program; program sec-
tion repeats are run several times in direct succession.

Inserting program marks (labels)

You mark subprograms and program section repeats with labels
(abbreviated in the program with LBL).
Labels 1 to 99
Labels 1 to 99 mark the beginning of a subprogram or program
section repeat.
Label 0
Label 0 is used only to identify the end of a subprogram.
Label call Fig. 24: On-screen operating instructions for
In the program, subprograms and program section repeats are subprograms (page 5 of 5)
called with the command CALL LBL.
The command CALL LBL 0 is not allowed.
Subprogram:
A subprogram called with CALL LBL is executed immediately af-
ter the CALL LBL block.
Program section repeat:
The program section located before the CALL LBL block is ex-
ecuted. You enter the number of desired repeats with the CALL
LBL command.

Nesting program sections

Subprograms and program section repeats can also be “nested.”
For example, a subprogram can in turn call another subprogram or
repeat a program section repeat.
Maximum nesting depth: 8 levels.
Fig. 25: On-screen operating instructions for
program section repeats (page 3 of 5)

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Subprograms and program section repeats

Example: Subprogram for tool change

20
70

50

0
5
The coordinates of the tool change position are written in a sub-
program. To activate the tool change process you just call the sub-
program.
Coordinates of the Z

40

20
30
tool change position W : X = +30 mm
Z = +5 mm
Remark
A recessing tool (width 4 mm) is inserted to turn the groove. The
tool is moved back to the change position after the groove is 30
turned. W
X

Example: Setting a label for a subprogram

Operating mode: PROGRAMMING AND EDITING

Select Edit.

/ Go to the second soft-key row.

Insert a label (LBL) for a subprogram.

POSITIP offers the lowest available label number as a default entry.

Label number ?
ENT Accept the default label number.

Enter a label number (such as 9). Confirm entry.

9 ENT
The current block now contains the set label LBL 9.

The beginning of a subprogram or program section repeat is now

marked with the label. Enter the program blocks for the sub-
program after the LBL block.
Label 0 (LBL 0) is used only for the end of a subprogram.

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Subprograms and program section repeats

Example: Entering a subprogram call – CALL LBL

/ Go to the second soft-key row.

Call the label.

POSITIP offers the label number which was last set.

Label number ?
ENT Accept the default label number.

Enter the label number (9). Confirm entry.

9 ENT
The current block now contains the called label LBL 9.

For subprograms you can ignore the question “Repeat REP ?”.
Press the soft key to confirm that a subprogram is being called.

After the CALL LBL block in the operating mode

EXECUTE PROGRAM, POSITIP executes the blocks in the sub-
program that are located between the LBL block with
the called number and the next block containing LBL 0.
Note that the subprogram will be executed at least once even
without a CALL LBL block.

Program blocks

0 BEGIN PGM 30 MM Start of program, program number and unit of measurement

1 LBL 9 Beginning of subprogram 9
2 X+60.000 X coordinate of the tool change position (diameter)
3 Z+5.000 Z coordinate of the tool change position
4 LBL 0 End of subprogram 9
5 Z+2.000 Pre-position, Z coordinate
6 X+64.000 Pre-position, X coordinate
7 CYCL 3.0 MULTIPASS Coordinates for a multipass cycle follow
8 X+20.000 X coordinate of the first shoulder (for the diameter)
9 Z–20.000 Z coordinate of the first shoulder
10 X+40.000 X coordinate of the second shoulder (diameter)
11 Z–70.000 Z coordinate of the second shoulder
12 CALL LBL 9 Call subprogram 9: go to tool-change position,
blocks 1 to 4 are executed
13 STOP Program interruption for tool change
14 Z–52.000 Pre-positioning for recess operation
15 X+30.000 Machine recess (diameter)
16 IX+40.000 Retract
17 CALL LBL 9 Call subprogram 9: return to tool-change position,
blocks 1 to 4 are executed
18 END PGM 30 MM End of program, program number and unit of measurement

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Subprograms and program section repeats

Entering and calling program section repeats

A program section repeat is entered like a subprogram. Since the
end of the program section is identified simply by the command to
repeat the section (CALL LBL), label 0 is not set.

Display of the CALL LBL block with a program section repeat

The screen displays (for example): CALL LBL 6 REP 10 / 10
The two numbers with the slash between them indicate that this is
a program section repeat.
The number in front of the slash is the number of repeats you en-
tered.
The number behind the slash is the number of repeats remaining
to be performed.

Example: Program section repeat for several identical grooves

25
Spacing between grooves 20 mm

0
20 20 20
Coordinates of
first groove Z = –25 mm
X = 25 mm Z

25
Number of grooves 4

Example: Insert a label for a program section repeat

Operating mode: PROGRAMMING AND EDITING

Select Edit.

/ Go to the second soft-key row.

Set a program mark (LBL) for a program section repeat.

POSITIP offers the lowest available label number as a default entry.

Label number ?
ENT Accept the default label number.

Enter a label number (8). Confirm entry.

8 ENT
The current block now contains the set label: LBL 8.

Enter the blocks for the program section repeat after the LBL
block.

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Subprograms and program section repeats

Example: Entering a program section repeat – CALL LBL

/ Go to the second soft-key row.

Call label.
POSITIP offers the label number that was last set.

Label number ?
ENT Accept the default label number.

Enter label number (8). Confirm entry.

8 ENT
The called label is now in the current block: CALL LBL 8.

Repeat REP ?
3 ENT Enter the number of repeats (3). Confirm entry.

After a CALL LBL block in the operating mode PROGRAMMING

AND EDITING, POSITIP repeats the program blocks that are lo-
cated behind the LBL block with the called number and before the
CALL LBL block.
Note that the program section will always be executed one more
time than the programmed number of repeats.

Program blocks

0 BEGIN PGM 40 MM Start of program, program number and unit of measurement

1 X+80.000 Pre-position the tool (X axis)
2 Z+20.000 Pre-position the tool (Z axis)
3 X+40.000 X coordinate for pre-positioning
4 Z–5.000 Z coordinate for pre-positioning
5 LBL 8 Beginning of program section 8
6 IZ–20.000 Move to groove position
7 X+25.000 Turn groove
8 X+40.000 Retract
9 CALL LBL 8 REP 3/3 Repeat program section 8 between blocks 5 and 9 three times
10 X+80.000 Retract
11 END PGM 40 MM End of program, program number and unit of measurement

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Editing existing programs

You can edit existing programs, for example to correct keying er-
rors. POSITIP supports you with plain language dialogs — just as
when you are creating a new program.
Program numbers can be changed by selecting the BEGIN or END
block and entering a new program number.

Confirm your changes

You must confirm each change with the ENT key for it to become
effective.

Example: Editing a program block

Operating mode: PROGRAMMING AND EDITING

/ Move to the block you wish to edit.

Select the block.

2 0 Edit the block, for example enter a new nominal position value (20).

ENT Confirm the change.

Function Key
Select the next-lowest program block

Select the next-highest program block

Go directly to block number GOTO

Select program block to edit

Confirm change ENT

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Deleting program blocks

You can delete any blocks in existing programs except the BEGIN
and END blocks.
When a block is deleted, POSITIP automatically renumbers the re-
maining blocks. The block before the deleted block then becomes
the current block.

Example: Deleting a program block

Operating mode: PROGRAMMING AND EDITING

Select Edit.

Move to the block you wish to delete

/ (or use the GOTO key).

/ Go to the second soft-key row.

Press Delete Block.

It is also possible to delete an entire program section:

➤ Select the last block of the program section.
➤ Press the soft key Delete Block repeatedly until all blocks
in the section have been deleted.

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Transferring programs over the data interface

The RS-232-C interface on the rear panel allows you to utilize a de-
vice such as the HEIDENHAIN FE 401 floppy disk unit or a PC for
external data storage.
Programs can also be archived on diskette and downloaded back
into POSITIP again as required.

Pin layout, wiring and connections for the data interface

are described in Chapter II - 4.

Function Soft key/Key

Directory of programs stored in POSITIP

Directory of programs stored on the FE

Abort data transfer

• Switching between FE and EXT mode

• Show further programs

It is not possible for POSITIP to display a directory of

programs stored on a PC.

Example: Transferring a program into POSITIP

Operating mode: PROGRAMMING AND EDITING

Select Extern.

Program number ?

5 Enter the program number, for example 5.

Select external device (for diskette unit or PC with HEIDENHAIN data transfer
software [Link] use FE setting; for PC without [Link] use EXT setting).

Press Start Input to transfer the program to POSITIP.

The message Loading program: appears on the POSITIP screen.

If you are transferring programs into POSITIP from a PC

(EXT setting), the PC must send the programs.
If POSITIP's memory already contains a program with the
same number as that being transferred, the error message
PROGRAM ALREADY EXISTS will appear on the screen.
In this case, before you can transfer the program you must
either rename or delete the program in POSITIP.

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Transferring programs over the data interface

For program output, POSITIP automatically displays all programs

stored in its memory.

Example: Reading a program out of POSITIP

Operating mode: PROGRAMMING AND EDITING

Select Extern.

/ Go to EXTERNAL OUTPUT.

Program number ?

1 0 Enter the program number, for example 10.

Select the external device.

For diskette unit or PC with HEIDENHAIN data transfer software [Link]
use FE setting; for PC without [Link] (or printer) use EXT setting.

Press Start Output to transfer the program to the external device.

The message Reading out program: appears.

CAUTION
A program on the external device with the same number
as that being read out will be overwritten. No confirma-
tion to overwrite will be requested.

To read all programs out of POSITIP's memory:

➤ Press Output All PGM

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Executing Programs
Programs are run in the operating mode EXECUTE PROGRAM.
The current program block is displayed at the top of the screen.
There are two ways to run programs:
Single Block
When you have moved the axis to the displayed position, call the
next block with the soft key Next Block. It is recommended
that you use Single Block when running a program for the
first time.
Automatic
In this mode the display automatically shows the next program
block as soon as you have moved to the displayed position. Use
Automatic when you are sure the program contains no errors
and you want to run it quickly.

Preparation
➤ Clamp the part to be turned.
➤ Press MOD.
➤ Check the settings of the user parameters Oversize OFF/
ON and Scaling Factor OFF/ON. Normal setting: OFF.
➤ Select the user parameters for the position display
that are appropriate for the values entered in the program.
Normal: Sum Z, Radius Z, Diameter X
➤ Press MOD again.
➤ Select the tool with the vertical arrow keys.
➤ Set the workpiece datum.
➤ Select the program to be executed with Program
Number in the main menu EXECUTE PROGRAM.

Single block
Operating mode: EXECUTE PROGRAM

Select Single Block.

Move to the position by traversing to display value zero.

Call the next program block.

Continue calling blocks with the soft key Next Block until ma-
chining is complete.
An overview of functions is shown on the next page.

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Automatic
Operating mode: EXECUTE PROGRAM

Select Automatic.
The program block and graphic positioning aid appear.

Move to the position by traversing to display value zero.

The next program block will appear as soon as you have moved to
the displayed position. The positioning aid automatically switches
to the coordinate axis of the new block.

Function Soft key/Key

Start with the block above the
current block
Start with the block below the
current block
Select the start block directly GOTO

After the Multipass cycle:

Execute the next work step

After Starting:
Escape — return to main menu

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I-5 INFO: Pocket Calculator, Stopwatch, Taper Calculator INFO

I-5
The INFO Functions: Pocket Calculator, Stopwatch and Taper Calculator
Press the INFO key to access the following functions:
• Taper calculator
Calculates half the taper angle for setting the top slide or
guide plate.
Entries: Taper ratio or diameter and length.
• Stopwatch
• Pocket calculator
Basic arithmetic (+ , – , ×, ÷ )
Trigonometric functions (sin, cos, tan, arc sin, arc cos, arc tan)
Square roots
x2
Reciprocals (1/x)
π (3.14159...)

To access the INFO functions

INFO Press the INFO key.

Taper calculator

Stopwatch

Pocket calculator

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Taper calculator: half the taper angle for top slide or guide plate
Use the taper calculator to calculate half the taper angle.
A graphic display is shown along with the result.
As soon as you conclude an entry with ENT, you are prompted
for the next entry.
Entry values
From the taper ratio, calculation of the:
• Radius of the taper
• Length of the taper
From both diameters and the length, calculation of the:
• Starting diameter
• End diameter
• Length of the taper

Function Soft key/Key Fig. 26: Calculating the taper angle from the
taper ratio
Switchover for calculation from the
taper ratio

Switchover for calculation from the

diameter and the length

Confirm entry ENT

Go to the next-higher input line

Go to the next-lower input line

Switch over the input field for the

taper ratio

Fig. 27: Calculating the taper angle from the

taper diameters and length

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I-5 INFO: Pocket Calculator, Stopwatch, Taper Calculator INFO

Stopwatch
The stopwatch shows the hours (h), minutes (‘), seconds (‘’) and
hundredths of a second. The stopwatch continues to run even
when you leave INFO. When the power is interrupted (switch-off),
POSITIP resets the stopwatch to zero.

Function Soft key

Reset the stopwatch to zero and start
timing

Stop timing

Pocket calculator
The pocket calculator functions are spread over three soft key
rows :
• Basic arithmetic (first soft key row)
• Trigonometry (second row)
• Square root, x2, 1/x, π (third row)

Use the paging keys to go from one soft key row to the next.
POSITIP always shows an example entry — you don't have to
press the HELP key.

Transferring the calculated value

The calculated value remains in the input line even after you leave
the calculator. This allows you to transfer the calculated value di-
rectly into a program as a nominal position — without having to
re-enter it.

Entry logic
For calculations with two operands (addition, subtraction, etc.):
➤ Key in the first value.
➤ Press ENT.
➤ Key in the second value.
➤ Press the soft key for the desired operation.
POSITIP displays the result of the operation in the input line.

For calculations with one operand (sine, reciprocal, etc.):

➤ Key in the value.
➤ Press the soft key for the desired operation.
POSITIP displays the result of the operation in the input line.

Example: See the next page.

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I-5 INFO: Pocket Calculator, Stopwatch, Taper Calculator INFO

Pocket calculator functions

Example: (3 × 4 + 14) ÷ (2 × 6 + 1) = 2

Key-in the first value in the first parenthesis: 3; confirm entry.

3 ENT
The display shows +3.000.

4 Key-in the second value in the first parenthesis: 4

and
combine the second value with the first value: ×.
The display now shows +12.000.

1 4 Key-in the third value in the first parenthesis: 14

and
combine the third value with the displayed value 12.000: +.
The display now shows +26.000.

Key-in the first value in the second parenthesis: 2; confirm entry.

2 ENT This automatically closes the first parenthesis.
The display shows +2.000.

6 Key-in the second value in the second parenthesis: 6

and
combine the second value with the first value: ×.
The display now shows +12.000.

1 Key-in the third value in the second parenthesis: 1

and
combine the third value with the displayed value 12.000: +.
The display now shows +13.000.

Close the second parenthesis and simultaneously

combine with the first parenthetical expression: ÷.
The display now shows the result: +2.000.

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I-6 User Parameters: The MOD Function MOD

I-6
User Parameters: The MOD Function
User parameters are operating parameters which you can
change without having to enter a code number.
The machine builder decides which operating parameters are avail-
able to you as user parameters as well as how the user param-
eters are arranged in the soft keys.
The functions of user parameters are described in Chapter II - 2.

To access the user parameter menu

➤ Press MOD.
The user parameters appear on the screen.
➤ Go to the soft key row with the desired user parameter.
➤ Press the soft key for the desired user parameter.

To leave the user parameter menu

➤ Press MOD. Fig. 28: The user parameters on the POSITIP
screen

Scaling factors
The user parameter Scaling Factor enables you to increase
or decrease the size of workpieces. POSITIP divides the displayed
value by the scaling factor you entered.
Scaling factors change the workpiece size symmetrically about the
datum. The workpiece datum should therefore be located at an
edge when you are working with scaling factors.
Input range: 0.1 to 9.999 999 2

To activate scaling factors 1

➤ Switch the user parameter Scaling Factor OFF/ON X

to ON.

To deactivate scaling factors

➤ Switch the user parameter Scaling Factor OFF/ON
Z
to OFF.

Please turn to the next page for instructions on entering scaling

factors. Fig. 29: 1 Original workpiece
2 After enlargement with scaling
factor

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I-6 User Parameters: The MOD Function MOD

Entering user parameters

Choosing settings
Some user parameter settings are chosen directly with soft keys.
You simply switch from one setting to the other.

Example: Radius/diameter display (X axis)

➤ Press MOD.
The MOD main menu now contains either the soft key
Dia. X or Radius X.
➤ Press the displayed soft key.
The soft key changes to the other setting, for example from
Dia. X to Radius X.
➤ Press MOD again.
This ends the MOD function.
The new setting in now in effect.

Entering values
Some user parameters require that you enter a value or select a
setting from a number of possible settings. When you press the
soft key, a menu for the parameter is displayed.

Example: Scaling factor for the Z axis

➤ Press MOD.
➤ Press the soft key Scaling Factor Z.
POSITIP now displays an input screen for the scaling factor.
➤ Enter a scaling factor, for example 0.75.
➤ Press ENT.
If you want this scaling factor to apply to all coordinate axes,
press the soft key Set All.
The MOD menu appears again.
➤ Press MOD again.
This ends the MOD function.
The scaling factor is now in effect.

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Part II: Technical Information

II - 1 Installation and Electrical Connection ..................................... 59

II
Items supplied .................................................................................................. 59
Installation ........................................................................................................ 59
Connecting the encoders ................................................................................. 60
Initial switch-on ................................................................................................ 61

II - 2 Operating Parameters ............................................................... 62

Accessing the operating parameters ................................................................ 62
Transferring operating parameters over the data interface .............................. 63
User parameters .............................................................................................. 64
List of operating parameters ............................................................................ 65

II - 3 Encoders and Measured Value Display ................................... 68

Adapting the encoders ..................................................................................... 68
Setting the display step with linear encoders .................................................. 70
Setting the measured value display ................................................................. 72
Axis error compensation .................................................................................. 73

II - 4 Data Interface ............................................................................. 75

II - 5 Measured Value Output............................................................ 77

Starting measured value output ....................................................................... 77
Operating parameters for measured value output ........................................... 78
Example of character output at the data interface ........................................... 79

II - 6 Switching Inputs and Outputs ................................................. 80

II - 7 Specifications............................................................................. 83

Technical Information
II - 8 Dimensions ................................................................................ 84
Front view ........................................................................................................ 84
Top view .......................................................................................................... 84
Rear view ......................................................................................................... 84
Tilting base ....................................................................................................... 85

Subject Index...................................................................................... 86
II - 1 Installation and Electrical Connection

II - 1
Installation and Electrical Connection
Items supplied
• POSITIP 855 Display Unit
• Power connector
• User's Manual

Installation
M4 screws are required for securing POSITIP to a support or a tilt-
ing base from HEIDENHAIN (Id.-Nr. 281 619 01). See Chapter II - 8
for the hole dimensions.

Electrical connection

Danger of electrical shock!

Unplug the power cord before opening the hous-
ing. Connect a protective ground. This connection
must never be interrupted.

Danger to internal components!

Do not engage or disengage any connections while
the unit is under power. Use only original replace-
ment fuses.

Power connection
POSITIP requires AC voltage between 100 V and 240 V (48 Hz to
62 Hz). No voltage adjustment is required.

Wiring the power connector

See Fig. 30
Power leads: L and N
Ground:

Minimum cross-section of the power cable: 0.75 mm2

Fig. 30: Wiring the power connector

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II - 1 Installation and Electrical Connection

Grounding

Noise immunity can be increased by connecting the

ground screw on the rear panel to the central ground
of the machine. Minimum cross-section of the
connecting wire: 6 mm2.

X4

Fig. 31: The ground screw on the rear panel

Connecting the encoders

POSITIP can be used with HEIDENHAIN linear encoders that pro-
vide sinusoidal output signals. The encoder inputs on the rear panel
are designated X1, X2, X3 and X4.
The connecting cable length may not exceed 30 m (100 ft).

Danger to internal components!

Do not engage or disengage any connections while
the unit is under power.

Pin layout for encoder inputs 8 1

Pin Assignment 7 2
9
1 0°+ 6 3
2 0°– 5 4
3 +5 V (UP)
4 0 V (UN)
5 90°+
6 90°–
7 Reference mark signal RI+ Fig. 32: Flange socket on POSITIP for encoder
signal input
8 Reference mark signal RI–
9 Internal shield
Housing External shield

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II - 1 Installation and Electrical Connection

The encoder inputs are permanently assigned to the four axes. Use
operating parameter P49.∗ to designate the axes, for example axis
1 = X axis, axis 2 = Y axis.

Axis Encoder input X4 X3 X2 X1

1 X1
2 X2
3 X3
4 X4

Interfaces X1, X2, X3 and X4 comply with the recom-

mendations in VDE 0160, 5.88 for separation from line Fig. 33: Encoder inputs on rear panel
power.

Initial switch-on
When you switch on your POSITIP for the first time, the screen
shown in Figure 34 appears. You can now select the type of appli-
cation (milling or turning).
For turning:
➤ Press the 1 key.
For milling:
➤ Press the 0 key.

POSITIP automatically provides the functions appropriate to the se-

lected application.
You can change the application later with operating parameter
P 99.

Fig. 34: POSITIP screen after initial switch-on

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II - 2 Operating Parameters

II - 2
Operating Parameters
Operating parameters adapt the POSITIP to the machine. They are
identified with the letter P, a three-digit number and a name.

Axis-specific operating parameters

Some parameters require separate entries for each axis. Such pa-
∗).
rameters are identified in the following descriptions with a star (∗
Example: Operating parameter for the counting direction: P30.∗ ∗
For this parameter you enter the counting direction separately for
each axis in parameters P30.1, P30.2, P30.3 and P30.4.

Factory settings
The factory settings for the operating parameters in the overview
on the next pages are set in bold italics.

Numerical input, dialog input

The current setting of an operating parameter is shown in plain lan-
guage under the parameter designation in the on-screen operating
parameter list. In addition, each parameter setting has a number in
the input line at the top. These numbers are transferred when you Fig. 35: Example of operating parameters
read out the operating parameters over the data interface.

To access the operating parameters

➤ Press MOD.
➤ Go to the soft key row containing Code Number (soft key
with the key symbol)
➤ Press the soft key Code Number
➤ Enter the code number 95148.
➤ Confirm your entry by pressing the ENT key
➤ Display the operating parameters one after the other with the
vertical arrow keys; or
➤ Go directly to an operating parameter:
Press GOTO, enter the parameter number and confirm with
ENT.

To change parameter settings

Operating parameter settings can be changed by selecting the new
setting or entering a numerical value.
➤ Select a new setting: Press the horizontal arrow key.
or
➤ Enter a numerical value directly and confirm your entry with
ENT.
The horizontal arrow key has no function with parameters which
only allow direct numerical entry.

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Transferring operating parameters over the data interface

You can save the operating parameters on the FE 401 B floppy
disk unit or a PC and read them into the POSITIP again whenever
required. For further information on the data interface and data
transfer, see Chapter II - 4.

Preparation
➤ Access the operating parameters as described above.
➤ Go to the second soft key row.
To read out parameters
➤ Enter the program number under which you wish to save the
operating parameters.
➤ Press the soft key Param. Output.
POSITIP reads out all operating parameters.
To download parameters
➤ Enter the program number under which the operating Fig. 36: Screen for transfer of operating param-
parameters are stored on the diskette. eters
➤ Press the soft key Param. Input.
POSITIP replaces all operating parameter settings in
its memory with those on the diskette.

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II - 2 Operating Parameters

User parameters
The machine manufacturer has defined certain operating param-
eters as user parameters. You can change the settings of user
parameters without having to enter a code number (see Operating
Instructions section, Chapter I - 6).

Position of user parameters in the menu

In operating parameters P100 to P120, the machine manufacturer
defines how the user parameters are arranged in the soft key
displays.
Field 15 is reserved for the soft key Code Number
11 6 1
If a parameter is assigned to field number 0, it will not appear in
12 7 2
the user parameter menu.
13 8 3
Operating
parameter
User parameter
designation *
Standard
field ✍ 14
15
9
10
4
5
P 100 mm / inch (P 1) 4 ........
P 101.1 Radius / diameter 1 (P 3.1) 1
P 101.3 Radius / diameter 3 (P 3.3) 0 ........
Fig. 37: Field numbering for user parameters
P 102.1 Separate / sum 1 (P 5.1) 0 ........
P 102.3 Separate / sum 3 (P 5.3) 2 ........
P 104 Scaling factor On / Off (P 11) 8 ........
P 105.1 Scaling factor 1 (P 12.1) 6 ........
P 105.3 Scaling factor 3 (P 12.3) 7 ........
P 106 Oversize On / Off (P 14) 13 ........
P 107.1 Oversize 1 (P 15.1) 11 ........
P 107.3 Oversize 3 (P 15.3) 12 ........
P 112 RS-232 baud rate (P 50) 0 ........
P 113 RS-232 blank lines (P 51) 0 ........
P 120 Tool table 5 ........

* The corresponding operating parameters are indicated in

parentheses.

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List of operating parameters

Parameter Page Function and

allowed entries
Numerical
entry *
✍
P1 mm/inch 72 Dimensions in millimeters: mm • 0 P 1 ..............
16 Dimensions in inches: inch 1
P 3.1 Radius/diameter 1 72 Radius display 0 P 3.1 ...........
P 3.3 Radius/diameter 3 17 Diameter display 1 P 3.3 ...........
P 5.1 Separate/sum 1 72 Separate value display 0 P 5.1 ...........
P 5.3 Separate/sum 3 17 Sum display 1 P 5.3 ...........
P 11 Scaling factor OFF/ON 55 Scaling factor inactive: OFF 0 P 11 ............
Scaling factor active: ON 1
P 12.1 Scaling factor 1 55 Scaling factor P 12.1 .........
P 12.3 Scaling factor 3 0.1 to 9.999 999 1.0 P 12.3 .........
P 14 Oversize OFF/ON 22 Oversize inactive: OFF 0 P 14 ............
Oversize active: ON 1
P 15.1 Oversize 1 22 Amount of oversize P 15.1 .........
P 15.3 Oversize 3 – 199.999 to + 199.999 [mm] 0.0 P 15.3 .........
P 23 Display freeze 78 Ignore signal: Off 0 P 23 ............
Influence position display by signal Stop display: Concrnt 1
for measured value output Freeze display: Frozen 2
P 30.1 Counting direction 1 69 Positive counting direction 0 P 30.1 .........
P 30.2 Counting direction 2 with positive traverse direction P 30.2 .........
P 30.3 Counting direction 3 Negative counting direction 1 P 30.3 .........
P 30.4 Counting direction 4 with positive traverse direction P 30.4 .........
P 31.1 Signal period 1 70 Signal period of linear encoder 20 P 31.1 .........
P 31.2 Signal period 2 (see operating instructions for P 31.2 .........
P 31.3 Signal period 3 encoder) P 31.3 .........
P 31.4 Signal period 4 P 31.4 .........
P 32.1 Linear subdivision 1 70 Linear subdivision of the 20 P 32.1 .........
P 32.2 Linear subdivision 2 encoder signals P 32.2 .........
P 32.3 Linear subdivision 3 P 32.3 .........
P 32.4 Linear subdivision 4 P 32.4 .........
P 40.1 Error compensation 1 73 No axis error compensation: OFF 0 P 40.1 .........
P 40.2 Error compensation 2 Linear axis error comp.: Linear 1 P 40.2 .........
P 40.3 Error compensation 3 Non-linear axis error 2 P 40.3 .........
P 40.4 Error compensation 4 compensation: Non-linear P 40.4 .........
P 41.1 Linear compensation 1 73 Amount of a linear axis error +0.0 P 41.1 .........
P 41.2 Linear compensation 2 compensation [ppm] P 41.2 .........
P 41.3 Linear compensation 3 P 41.3 .........
P 41.4 Linear compensation 4 P 41.4 .........
P 43.1 Distance coding 1 68 No distance coding: None 0 P 43.1 .........
P 43.2 Distance coding 2 500 × GP, 1000 × GP 500, 1000 P 43.2 .........
P 43.3 Distance coding 3 2000 × GP, 5000 × GP 2000, 5000 P 43.3 .........
P 43.4 Distance coding 4 P 43.4 .........
P 44.1 Reference mark 1 68 Evaluate reference marks: Yes 0 P 44.1 .........
P 44.2 Reference mark 2 Do not evaluate: No 1 P 44.2 .........
P 44.3 Reference mark 3 P 44.3 .........
P 44.4 Reference mark 4 P 44.4 .........

* Standard factory settings are in bold italics

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List of operating parameters

Parameter

P45.1 Encoder monitoring 1

Page

69
Function and
allowed entries
Monitoring off
Numerical
entry*
0
✍
P45.1 ..........
P45.2 Encoder monitoring 2 Monitoring on 1 P45.2 ..........
P45.3 Encoder monitoring 3 P45.3 ..........
P45.4 Encoder monitoring 4 P45.4 ..........
P48.1 Axis definition 1 69 Do not display axis: off 0 P48.1 ..........
P48.2 Axis definition 2 Display axis: on 1 P48.2 ..........
P48.3 Axis definition 3 P48.3 ..........
P48.4 Axis definition 4 P48.4 ..........
P49.1 Axis designation 1 72 Axis is coordinate axis A 65 2) P49.1 ..........
P49.3 Axis designation 3 Axis is coordinate axis B 66 2) P49.3 ..........
Axis is coordinate axis C 67 2) ...................
Axis is coordinate axis U 85 2) ...................
Axis is coordinate axis V 86 2) ...................
Axis is coordinate axis W 87 2) ...................
Axis is coordinate axis X 88 2) ...................
Axis is coordinate axis Y 89 2) ...................
Axis is coordinate axis Z 90 2) ...................
P50 RS-232-C baud rate 76 Speed of data transfer P50 .............
150 [Baud] ≤ P 50 ≤ 38 400 [baud] 9 600
P51 RS-232-C blank lines 78 Number of line feeds after output P51 .............
of measured value [0 to 99] 1
P60.0 Switching output 0 81 Off 0 P60.0 ..........
P60.1 Switching output 2 Assigned to axis 1 1 P60.1 ..........
P60.2 Switching output 2 Assigned to axis 2 2 P60.2 ..........
P60.3 Switching output 3 Assigned to axis 3 3 P60.3 ..........
P60.4 Switching output 4 Assigned to axis 4 4 P60.4 ..........
P60.5 Switching output 5 P60.5 ..........
P60.6 Switching output 6 P60.6 ..........
P60.7 Switching output 7 P60.7 ..........
P61.0 Switching range 0 81 Enter the switching range 0.0 P61.0 ..........
P61.1 Switching range 2 symmetrically to zero in [mm] P61.1 ..........
P61.2 Switching range 2 P61.2 ..........
P61.3 Switching range 3 P61.3 ..........
P61.4 Switching range 4 P61.4 ..........
P61.5 Switching range 5 P61.5 ..........
P61.6 Switching range 6 P61.6 ..........
P61.7 Switching range 7 P61.7 ..........
P69 Switching signal 78 Mode 1 (Signal delay 80 ms) 0 P69 .............
Mode 2 (Signal delay 5 ms) 1
P81.1 16/40µA switchover 1 68 Encoder signal 16 µA 0 P81.1 ..........
P81.2 16/40µA switchover 2 Encoder signal 40 µA 1 P81.2 ..........
P81.3 16/40µA switchover 3 P81.3 ..........
P81.4 16/40µA switchover 4 P81.4 ..........

1) Standard factory settings are in bold italics

2) Factory setting for P 49.∗: P49.1 = 88; P 49.3 = 90

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List of operating parameters

Parameter Page Function and

allowed entries
Numer
entry 1) ✍
P 83 Sleep delay – Screen saver starts after P 83 ............
Screen saver (periodically 5 to 98 [min] 15
reverses the screen image) No screen saver 99
P 90 Graphic positioning aid – Positive to the right: Normal 0 P 90 ............
Direction of traverse in positioning Positive to the left: Inverse 1
aid when traversing to zero
P 91 Distance-to-go – Graphic positioning aid: Graphic 0 P 91 ............
In DISTANCE-TO-GO mode, Tool position: Actual value 1
display either graphic positioning
aid or actual position of tool
P 92 Feed rate display – Do not display feed rate: Off 0 P 92 ............
Display of feed rate F in status Display feed rate: On 1
line at bottom of screen
P 98 Dialog language – First language, e.g. German 0 P 98 ............
Second language, e.g. English 1
P 99 Counter application – Lathe: Turning 1 P 99 ............
Milling machine: Milling 0

*) Standard factory settings are in bold italics.

Operating parameters P 100 to P 120 are listed on page 64

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II - 3 Encoders and Measured Value Display

II - 3
Encoders and Measured Value Display
This chapter describes all operating parameters which you must
set for the encoders and measured value display. Most entries can
be found in the operating instructions for your encoder. Chapter
II - 2 contains a list of operating parameters in which you can
record your entries.
• Adapting the encoder
- Encoder output signals 16 µA or 40 µA
- Reference marks on the encoder:
distance-coded or one reference mark
- Deactivation of reference mark evaluation
- Definition of the coordinate axes
- Counting direction of the encoder signals
- Encoder monitoring
- Linear axis error compensation
• Selection of display step
• Setting the measured value display
- Designations of the coordinate axes
- Unit of measurement
- Radius/diameter display
- Separate value/sum display

Adapting the encoders

Encoder output signal: P 81.*
Encoder with 16 µA output signal: P 81.* = 0
Encoder with 40 µA output signal: P 81.* = 1

The position feedback encoders on the machine may have one reference
mark or several distance-coded reference marks.

Reference marks on the encoder: P 43.*

One reference mark (None): P 43.* = 0
Distance-coded reference marks (500 x GP): P 43.* = 500
Distance-coded reference marks (1000 x GP): P 43.* = 1000
Distance-coded reference marks (2000 x GP): P 43.* = 2000
Distance-coded reference marks (5000 x GP): P 43.* = 5000

Reference mark evaluation can be deactivated separately for each axis.

Note that the datum points for those axes are then no longer stored in
nonvolatile memory.

Reference mark evaluation: P 44.*

Evaluate reference mark(s) (Yes): P 44.* = 0
Do not evaluate reference mark(s) (No): P 44.* = 1

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Adapting the encoders

Definition of the coordinate axes: P 48.*

Do not display axis off: P 48.* = 0
Display axis on: P 48.* = 1

You can define separately for each axis whether the encoder sig-
nals are counted positive or negative in positive direction of
traverse.

Counting direction of the encoder signals: P 30.*

Positive counting direction: P 30.* = 0
Negative counting direction: P 30.* = 1

Monitoring of encoder:
• cable and connectors
• traversing speed
• measuring signals

Encoder monitoring: P 45.*

Encoder monitoring off: P 45.* = 0
Encoder monitoring on: P 45.* = 1

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Setting the display step with linear encoders

With linear encoders, the display step depends on the
• signal period of the encoder (P31.∗) and the
• linear subdivision (P32.∗).
Both parameters are entered separately for each axis. The linear
subdivision can range from 0.1 to 128 depending on the signal
period of your encoder.
For linear measurement using nut/ballscrew arrangements and
rotary encoders, calculate the signal period as follows:
Drivescrew pitch [mm] x 1000
Signal period [µm] =
Line count

Display step, signal period and linear subdivision for linear encoders

Signal period [µm] 2 4 10 20 40 100 200 12 800

Display step
[mm] [inch] Linear subdivision
0.000 02 0.000 001 100 – – – – – – –
0.000 05 0.000 002 40 80 – – – – – –
0.000 1 0.000 005 20 40 100 – – – – –
0.000 2 0.000 01 10 20 50 100 – – – –
0.000 5 0.000 02 4 8 20 40 80 – – –
0.001 0.000 05 2 4 10 20 40 100 – –
0.002 0.000 1 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 –
0.005 0.000 2 0.4 0.8 2 4 8 20 40 –
0.01 0.000 5 0.2 0.4 1 2 4 10 20 –
0.02 0.001 – – 0.5 1 2 5 10 –
0.05 0.002 – – 0.2 0.4 0.8 2 4 –
0.1 0.005 – – 0.1 0.2 0.4 1 2 128
0.2 0.01 – – – – – – – 64

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Setting the display step with linear encoders

Example settings for HEIDENHAIN linear encoders

Encoder ∗
P31.∗ ∗
P43.∗ ∗
P32.∗
Signal Reference Display step Linear
period marks mm inch subdiv.
LIP 40x 2 0 0.001 0.000 05 2
0.000 5 0.000 02 4
0.000 2 0.000 01 10
0.000 1 0.000 005 20
0.000 05 0.000 002 40
0.000 02 0.000 001 100
LIP 101A 4 0 0.001 0.000 05 4
LIP 101R 0.000 5 0.000 02 8
0.000 2 0.000 01 20
0.000 1 0.000 005 40
0.000 05 0.000 002 80
LIF 101. LF 401 4 0 0.001 0.000 05 4
0.000 5 0.000 02 8
0.000 2 0.000 01 20
0.000 1 0.000 005 40
LID xxx 10 0 0.001 0.000 05 10
LID xxxC 2 000 0.000 5 0.000 02 20
LS 103. LS 103C 0 0.000 2 0.000 01 50
LS 405. LS 405C or 0.000 1 0.000 005 100
ULS/10 1 000
LS 303. LS 303C 20 0 0.01 0.000 05 2
LS 603. LS 603C or 0.005 0.000 02 4
1 000
LS 106. LS 106C 20 0 0.01 0.000 5 2
LS 406. LS 406C or 0.005 0.000 2 4
LS 706. LS 706C 1 000 0.002 0.000 1 10
ULS/20 0.001 0.000 05 20
0.000 5 0.000 02 40
LIDA 190 40 0 0.002 0.000 1 20
LB 101 0.001 0.000 05 40
0.000 5 0.000 02 80
LIDA 2xx 100 0 0.01 0.000 5 10
LB 3xx 0.005 0.000 2 20
0.002 0.000 1 50
0.001 0.000 05 100
LIM 102 12 800 0 0.2 0.01 64
0.1 0.005 128

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Setting the measured value display

∗
Designation of the coordinate axes: P49.∗
Axis is coordinate axis A: P 49.* = 65
Axis is coordinate axis B: P 49.* = 66
Axis is coordinate axis C: P 49.* = 67
Axis is coordinate axis X: P 49.* = 85
Axis is coordinate axis Y: P 49.* = 86
Axis is coordinate axis Z: P 49.* = 87
Axis is coordinate axis U: P 49.* = 88
Axis is coordinate axis V: P 49.* = 89
Axis is coordinate axis W: P 49.* = 90

Unit of measurement: P 1 (user parameter)

Display dimensions in millimeters (mm): P1=0
Display dimensions in inches (inch): P1=1

In the diameter display mode, the symbol for the diameter (Ø) appears next
to the display value, and the display value doubles.

Radius/diameter display: P 3.* (user parameter)

Display position values as radius: P 3.* = 0
Display position values as diameter: P 3.* = 1

In the separate value display mode, POSITIP displays the positions of the
saddle and top slide separately. In the sum display mode, the position val-
ues of the two axes are added together.

Separate value/sum display: P 5.* (user parameter)

Separate value display mode: P 5.* = 0
Sum display mode: P 5.* = 1

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Axis error compensation

Linear and non-linear errors can occur on the axes of a machine, e.g. errors
in drivescrew pitch, or errors caused by axis sag and tilt. These errors can
be detected with a comparator system such as the VM 101 from
HEIDENHAIN. POSITIP can compensate these errors. You can activate er-
ror axis compensation using parameter P40.

∗
Axis error compensation: P40.∗
Axis error compensation (Off): P40.* = 0
Linear axis error compensation (Linear): P40.* = 1
Non-linear axis error compensation (Non-linear): P40.* = 2

Linear axis error compensation

A factor that you enter in operating parameter P41.* compensates for this
error.
Example calculation of compensation factor k
Displayed distance: LD = 620 mm
Actual distance as determined
with comparator system: LA = 619.876 mm
Difference: ∆l = LA – LD = –0.124 mm ∆l = –124 µm
Compensation factor k = ∆l / LD = – 200 µm / m = – 200 ppm

Linear axis error compensation: P 41.*

Compensation factor k P 41.* = 0
–99 999 [ppm] < P 41.* < 99 999 [ppm]

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Non-linear axis error compensation

Working with non-linear axis error compensation
To activate the non-linear axis error compensation you have to:
➤ Activate the function using working parameter P40 .
➤ Enter the compensation values in the table.
➤ Traverse the reference points every time you turn the machine
on .

Selection of the operating mode COMPENSATION VALUE

TABLE
In the operating mode COMPENSATION VALUE TABLE enter the
compensation values for non-linear axis error compensation as fol-
lows:
➤ Press the "MOD" key.
➤ Select "Code Number" soft key.
➤ Enter code number 105 296 and confirm with ENT.

The POSITIP 855 automatically switches the position display to

REF when the compensation value table is selected (the datum for
the display is the scale reference point).

The functions are in two soft-key rows and can be selected using
the "paging" keys.
Row 1: Enter the compensation value using the keyboard.
Row 2: Read in or output the compensation value table using data
interface.
You can enter compensation values at 64 compensation points for
each axis — as a function of the positions in the axis causing the
error.

Input data
Select the individual input fields with the arrow keys and enter:
➤ The axis which is to be corrected under "faulty axis?".
Press axis soft key.
➤ The axis which is causing the error under "axis causing error?"
Press axis soft key.
➤ The datum for the axis causing the error under "datum."
➤ The distance between the compensation points for the axis
causing the error under "compensation point distance?" as an
exponent to the base 2 :
e.g. 14 = 214 = 16 384 µm.
➤ Compensation values: compensation point 0 is preassigned the
value 0.000 and cannot be changed.

Delete the table

You can delete the table values as follows:
➤ Select the table to be deleted under "faulty axis?" and press
the axis soft key.
➤ Press "delete table."

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II - 4 Data Interface

II - 4
Data Interface
The POSITIP's data interface allows you to save programs and
operating parameters on diskette, or print out or save coordinates.
Chapter I - 3 describes how to transfer programs, and Chapter
II - 2 describes how to transfer operating parameters.
This chapter covers what you need to know about setting up the
data interface:
• Pin layout of the data interface
• Signal levels
• Wiring of the connecting cable and connectors
• Baud rate (data transfer speed)
• Data format

Connections
The RS-232-C/V.24 serial port is located on the POSITIP's rear
panel. The following devices can be connected to this port:
• HEIDENHAIN FE 401 floppy disk unit
• Printer with serial data interface
• Personal computer with serial data interface

The HEIDENHAIN FE 401 floppy disk unit is immedi-

ately ready for operation at the data interface.

Interface X31 complies with the recommendations in

VDE 0160, 5.88 for separation from line power.

Pin layout on the POSITIP data interface

Pin Assignment
X31 (RS-232-C/ V.24)
1 CHASSIS GND – Chassis ground
2 TXD – Transmitted data 13 10 7 4 1
3 RXD – Received data
4 RTS – Request to send
25 21 18 14
5 CTS – Clear to send
6 DSR – Data set ready
7 SIGNAL GND – Signal ground
20 DTR – Data terminal ready
Fig. 38: Pin layout of RS-232-C/V.24 data
8 to 19 Do not assign interface
21 to 25 Do not assign

Signal levels
Signal Signal level Signal level
1 = active 0 = not active
TXD, RXD – 3 V to – 15 V + 3 V to + 15 V
RTS, CTS + 3 V to + 15 V – 3 V to – 15 V
DSR, DTR

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Wiring the connecting cable

The wiring of the connecting cable depends on the device being
connected (see technical documentation for external device).

Full wiring Simplified wiring

PT 855 PT 855

CHASSIS GND 1 1 CHASSIS GND CHASSIS GND 1 1 CHASSIS GND

TXD 2 2 TXD TXD 2 2 TXD
RXD 3 3 RXD RXD 3 3 RXD
RTS 4 4 RTS RTS 4 4 RTS
CTS 5 5 CTS CTS 5 5 CTS
DSR 6 6 DSR DSR 6 6 DSR
SIGNAL GND 7 7 SIGNAL GND SIGNAL GND 7 7 SIGNAL GND
DTR 20 20 DTR DTR 20 20 DTR

Fig. 39: Diagram for full wiring Fig. 40: Diagram for simplified wiring

Setting the baud rate: P 50

The baud rate set on the POSITIP must be the same as that of the
external device. The external device must be capable of processing
the selected baud rate. The baud rate for the data interface on the
POSITIP is set with an operating parameter. The machine manufac-
turer can also make this parameter available as a user parameter
(see I - 6).
Settings for the baud rate
P 50 = 110, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400,
4800, 9600, 19 200, 38 400 [baud]

The baud rate for data transfer between POSITIP and

the FE 401 floppy disk unit is always 9600.

Data format
Data is transferred in the following sequence:
1. Start bit
2. Seven data bits
SDDDDDDDPSS
3. Parity bit (even parity)
4. Two stop bits
Start bit

7 data bits
Interrupting data transfer
There are two ways to interrupt data transfer from the external de- Parity bit
vice and restart it:
2 stop bits
➤ Start/Stop over input RXD
DC3 = XOFF = CTRL S: interrupt data transfer
DC1 = XON = CTRL Q: resume data transfer
➤ Start/Stop over control line CTS
Fig. 41: Data transfer format
When the stop signal CTS or DC3 has been received,
POSITIP sends up to two further characters.

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II - 5 Measured Value Output

II - 5
Measured Value Output
POSITIP can output measured values over the data interface.

Starting measured value output

There are two ways to start measured value output:
• Transmit control character to the data interface
• Send signal to switching input
The delay between the latch signal and measured value output de-
pends on the selected signal.

Transit time of encoder signals

After approximately 4 µs the encoder signals are present in a
buffer that is interrogated by the internal latch signal. The meas-
ured value that is output is therefore the value that existed approxi-
mately 4 µs prior to the internal latch.

Starting measured value output over external switching input

You can start measured value output over the switching input at
the D-sub connection EXT by sending a pulse or by make contact.
Contact at pin 9: make contact against 0 V EXT
Pulse at pin 8: pulse duration te ≥ 1.2 µs PIN 9

The contact or pulse can also be sent over a TTL logic device PIN 1
(0V)
(such as SN 74 LS XX):
UH ≥ 3.9 V (UMAX = 15 V) EXT
UL ≤ 0.9 V with IL ≤ 6 mA PIN 8
te
PIN 1
(0V)

Fig. 42: Signal by make contact against 0 V

te: Minimum duration, pulse

te ≥ 1.2 ms
te: Minimum duration, contact te
te ≥ 7 ms
t1: Delay between pulse and internal latch
t1
t1 ≤ 0.8 µs
t1: Delay between contact and internal latch
t1 ≤ 4.5 ms
t2: Delay between internal latch and measured value output t2 t3
t2 ≤ 30 ms TXD
t3: Delay between end of data output and next latch over
external switching input tD
t3 ≥ 0 ms
tD: Duration of measured value output
The duration of measured value output (tD) depends on:
• The selected baud rate (BR) Fig. 43: Time diagram for measured value out-
put over external switching input
• The number of axes (M)
• The number of blank lines (L)

tD = 187 × M + L × 11 [s]
BR

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Starting measured value output

Starting measured value output with Ctrl B

t1: Delay between Ctrl B command and internal latch

t1 ≤ 0.5 ms
t2: Delay between internal latch and measured value output Ctrl B
t2 ≤ 30 ms
Ctrl B
RXD
t3: Time between end of data output and next latch with Ctrl B t1
t3 ≥ 0 ms
tD: Duration of measured value output
The duration of measured value output (tD) depends on t2 t3
• The selected baud rate (BR), TXD
• The number of axes (M)
tD
• The number of blank lines (L)

tD = 187 × M + L × 11 [s]
BR
Fig. 44: Time diagram for measured value out-
put with Ctrl B

Operating parameters for measured value output

The following operating parameters will influence measured
value output — regardless of how you start it.

Number of blank lines after each measured value: P51

Number of blank lines after measured value: P51 = 0 to 99

You can also use the signal for measured value output to
influence position display.

Screen display during measured value output: P23

The display is not stopped during measured
value output (Off): P23 = 0
The display is stopped during measured value output
and remains stopped as long as the switching input
“output measured value” is active (Concrnt): P23 = 1
The display is stopped but is updated by every
measured value output (Frozen): P23 = 2

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Example of character output at the data interface

The numbers stand for
1 Coordinate axis
2 Blank space (separate value mode), S (sum mode) or
O (top slide)
3 Equality sign
4 +/– sign
5 Carriage return
6 Line feed

Example: Linear axis with sum display mode Z = + 5841.2907 mm

Z S = + 5 8 4 1 . 2 9 0 7 R <CR> <LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6
2 to 7 places
Decimal point
1 to 6 places
Unit: blank space for mm, " for inches
Actual value display:
R for radius, D for diameter
Distance-to-go display:
r for radius, d for diameter

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II - 6 Switching Inputs and Outputs

II - 6
Switching Inputs and Outputs
Switching signals at the D-sub connection EXT allow you to
• reset the actual value display of a coordinate axis to zero
• control motor cutoff
• start measured value output (see Chapter II - 5)

Interface X41 (EXT) complies with the recom-

mendations in VDE 0160, 5.88 for separation
from line power.
The outputs for the switching ranges are me-
tallically isolated from the device electronics by
means of optocouplers.

Danger to internal components!

Voltage from external circuitry must conform
to the recommendations in VDE 0100, Part 410
for low-voltage electrical separation.
Connect inductive loads such as relays only with
a quenching diode. Shield against electromag-
netic fields. Connect with a shielded cable with
the shield extended to the connector housing.

Pin layout of D-sub connection EXT (X41)

Pin Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

10 0 V for switching range 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

23, 24, 25 24 V DC for switching range

11 POSITIP ready for operation
14 Display value outside of switching range 0
15 Display value outside of switching range 1
16 Display value outside of switching range 2
Outputs

Fig. 45: The D-sub connection EXT

17 Display value outside of switching range 3
18 Display value outside of switching range 4
19 Display value outside of switching range 5
20 Display value outside of switching range 6
21 Display value outside of switching range 7
1 0 V (internal)
2 Reset axis 1 to zero
3 Reset axis 2 to zero
Inputs

4 Reset axis 3 to zero

5 Reset axis 4 to zero
8 Pulse: output measured value
9 Contact: output measured value
6, 7, 12, Do not use
13, 22

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Reset actual value display to zero

You can reset the actual value display of each axis to zero through
one of the inputs at pin 2 to pin 5 (see previous page).

Minimum pulse duration for zero reset: tmin ≥ 100 ms

Zero reset signal: make contact against 0 V or

input pulse over TTL logic device (such as SN 74 LS XX):
UH ≥ 3.9 V (UMAX = 15 V)
UL ≤ 0.9 V with IL ≤ 6 mA

Using the switching signals

If you wish to use the switching signals, you must supply POSITIP
with 24 V DC at the D-sub connection EXT (pins 23 to 25; 0 V to
pin 10). Pins 14 to 21 will then be supplied with 24 V as long as the
display value is not within a switching range.

These pins are then assigned to the axes with operating parameter
P60.x. As soon as a display value is within the switching range, the
voltage to the corresponding pin will be cut off. Define the switch- – +
ing range in operating parameter P61.x symmetrically around zero. X:
P61.2 0 P61.2 P60.2
If the location of the datum point changes, move the
switching ranges correspondingly.

Axis assignment: P60.x

No axis assigned (Off): P60.x = 0 Fig. 46: The switching ranges are symmetrical
Assigned to axis 1: P60.x = 1 around zero
Assigned to axis 2: P60.x = 2
Assigned to axis 3: P60.x = 3
Assigned to axis 4: P60.x = 4

Define the switching range: P 61.x

0 to 99 999.999 [mm] symmetrically around zero P61.x

Permissible load at switching outputs

IMAX = 100 mA
DC resistance
Connect inductive load only with quenching diode.

Danger to internal components!

Connect inductive loads only with a quench-
ing diode parallel to the inductance.

Accuracy of switching ranges and switching delay: P 69

You can select the switching delay and the accuracy with which
the switching outputs are switched.
You can choose between
• Accuracy = display step; switching delay = 80 ms
This is mode 1: P 69 = 0

Grating period GP of encoder

• Accuracy =
128
Switching delay = 5 ms. This is mode 2: P 69 =1

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"POSITIP ready for operation" Output

In order to use the “POSITIP is ready for operation” signal you
must supply 24 V DC to pins 23, 24 and 25 (0 V to pin 10). During
normal operation, pin 11 of D-sub connection EXT has 24 V.
If an error occurs which impairs the functioning of POSITIP (such
as a hardware or checksum error), POSITIP switches the output at
pin 11 off.

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II - 7 Specifications

II - 7
Specifications
POSITIP
Axes Up to 4 axes from X, Y, Z, A, B, C, U, V, W
Display Flat luminescent screen:
position values, dialogs, entries, graphics
Status display Operating mode, REF, inches, scaling factor
Graphic positioning aid with distance-to-go display
Oversize, feed rate, tool number
Diameter display, sum display ZS and/or XS
Position encoders Incremental HEIDENHAIN linear encoders with sinusoidal output signals
Display step Linear axes: 5 µm, 1 µm or finer (to 0.02 µm)
Functions • REF reference mark evaluation
• Distance-to-go mode, nominal position absolute or incremental
• Scaling factor
• Linear machine error compensation
• HELP:: on-screen operating instructions
• INFO:: pocket calculator, stopwatch, taper calculator
• One datum point and table for up to 99 tools
• Oversizes
• Freezing the displayed tool position during retraction (note/set)
Programming Memory for up to 20 programs
and a total of 2000 program blocks
Up to 1000 blocks per program
Subprogramming; Teach-in (actual-position capture)
Multipass cycle in the program
Data interface RS-232-C/V.24; for output of programs, measured values and parameters
Baud rate: 110 / 150 / 300 / 600 / 1200 / 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400
Accessories • Floppy disk unit for external storage of programs
• Tilting base
Switching outputs • 8 digital outputs (24 V), assigned to the axes with parameters
• 1 “POSITIP is ready for operation” digital output
Switching inputs • 1 input for each axis for zero reset
• 2 inputs for measured value output (pulse or contact)
Power source Switching power supply 100 V to 240 V (–15% to +10%), 48 to 62 Hz
Power consumption 24 W
Operating temperature 0° to 45° C (32° to 113° F)
Storage temperature –30° to 70° C (–22° to 158° F)
Weight 4.8 kg

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II - 8 Dimensions

II - 8
Dimensions

HEIDENHAIN
2.95"
75

X
3.27±.008"
5.04+.08"

83±0.2
128+2

92
3.622" M4
1.38+.02"

1.704"
35+0.5

43.3
1.2"

22±0.2
.87±.008"

300±0.2
11.81±.008"
278±0.2
10.94±.008"
30

X41(EXT) X31(V.24 RS-232-C) X10

X4 X3 X2 X1

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II - 8 Dimensions

Tilting base

20°

38 ± 0.5
1.5 ± .02"

4.73 + .02"
120 + 0.5
4.
8 .18 5
.32" 92 "
4. 3.622"
.18 5
2.205"

"
56

15 210 ± 0.2
.6" 8.268 ± .008"
240
9.45"

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Subject Index Millimeters

selecting .......................... 16
E
MOD .................................... 55
A Editing existing programs ..... 44 Monitoring
Actual postition ..................... 11 Electrical connection ............ 59 encoder ......................... 66
Automatic ...................... 49, 50 Encoders ....................... 60, 68 encoder signals ............. 69
Axis assignment ................... 81 connecting ....................... 60 Multipass cycle .................... 36
Axis definition ....................... 66 counting direction ............ 69
N
Axis designation ................... 66 linear encoders ................ 70
Axis error compensation ...... 73 monitoring ....................... 69 Nesting program sections .... 39
output signal .................... 68 Nominal positions
B signal transit time ............ 77 changing after transfer .... 35
Baud rate ....................... 66, 76 ENT key ................................ 62 Non-linear compensation ...... 65
Blank lines ............................ 78 Entry logic ............................ 53
O
Blinking error messages ....... 16 Error compensation .............. 65
Error messages .................... 16 Operand ............................... 53
C Executing programs ............. 49 Operating instructions
Calculated value Extern ................................... 46 (on-screen) ...................... 15
transferring ...................... 53 Operating modes .................. 14
F
Calculating functions ............ 53 Operating parameters .......... 62
Calculator ...................... 51, 53 Feed rate display .................. 67 transferring ...................... 63
CALL LBL ............................. 39 Freezing positions ................ 18 Output signals
Chain dimensions ................... 9 Functions of encoder ....................... 68
Character output ................... 79 HELP ............................... 14 Oversizes ....................... 22, 65
Code number ........................ 62 MOD ............................... 14
P
Connection INFO ................................ 14
electrical .......................... 59 programmable .......... 27, 29 Pin layout
encoders ......................... 60 D-sub connection EXT ..... 80
G
Coordinate axis data interface .................. 75
defining ............................ 69 Graphic positioning aid ......... 67 encoder inputs ................. 60
designation ...................... 72 Grounding ............................. 60 Pocket calculator ........... 51, 53
Coordinates Position display mode .......... 17
H
absolute ............................. 9 Position encoders ................. 11
incremental .................. 9, 22 HELP .................................... 15 Positioning aid ...................... 22
Correcting program errors .... 44 Positions
I displaying ......................... 22
Correction factor ................... 73
Counter applications ............. 67 Inches moving to ........................ 22
Counting direction ......... 65, 69 selecting .......................... 16 transferring ...................... 33
Cutoff signals ....................... 81 Incremental dimensions ......... 9 POSITIP ready for operation . 82
CYCL .................................... 36 INFO ..................................... 51 Power connection ................ 59
INFO key .............................. 51 Power connector, wiring ...... 59
D Installation ............................ 59 Program
D-sub connection ................. 80 Internal latch ......................... 78 reading out ...................... 47
Data format .......................... 76 Program blocks
K changing .......................... 44
Data interface ................ 63, 75
connections ..................... 75 Keyboard ................................ 2 current block ................... 30
setup ............................... 75 deleting ..................... 30, 45
L entering ........................... 30
signal levels ..................... 75
wiring .............................. 76 Labels ................................... 39 inserting new ................... 30
Data transfer label call ........................... 39 selecting .......................... 30
interrupting ...................... 76 label number .................... 40 Program directory ................. 28
Datum setting ................... 8, 18 label numbers .................. 42 Program number
Deleting program blocks ....... 45 setting ............................. 40 changing .......................... 44
Deleting programs ................ 28 setting (inserting) ............. 42 Program section repeats ...... 39
Dialog language .................... 67 LBL ...................................... 39 calling and entering ......... 42
Diameter display ............ 17, 72 Linear compensation ............ 65 Program sections
symbol for ................... 2, 17 Linear encoders .................... 70 nesting ............................ 39
Display freeze ....................... 65 Linear subdivision .......... 65, 70 Programming ........................ 27
Display step .......................... 70 Programming steps .............. 31
M Programs
Distance coding .................... 65
Distance-to-go ......... 14, 22, 67 Measured value display . 68, 72 archiving .......................... 46
Downloading parameters ..... 63 Measured value output . 77, 78 deleting ............................ 28

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editing ............................. 44 calling .............................. 32

executing ......................... 49 tool axis ........................... 32
interrupting (STOP) .......... 38 TOOL CALL ..................... 32
new ................................. 28 tool number ..................... 32
program directory ............ 28 tool table ......................... 32
selecting .......................... 28 Transferring programs .......... 46
transferring ...................... 46 Traversing to zero ................. 22
R U
Radius display ................ 17, 72 Undersize ............................. 22
REF ...................................... 13 Unit of measurement ........... 72
Reference marks ..... 11, 65, 68 selecting .......................... 16
crossing over ................... 13 User parameters ........... 55, 64
distance-coded ................ 11 entering ........................... 56
evaluation of .................... 68 menu ............................... 55
not crossing over ............. 13
W
not evaluating .................. 68
Reference point .................... 11 Workpiece
changing size of .............. 55
S
Workpiece datum ................. 19
Scaling factor ................. 55, 65 Workpiece position
symbol ............................ 2 absolute ............................. 9
Separate value display .......... 17 incremental ........................ 9
Settings
Z
choosing .......................... 56
Shoulder Zero point (of workpiece) ..... 19
turning ............................. 24 Zero reset ............................. 81
Signal period .................. 65, 70
Signal transit time ................. 77
Single block .......................... 49
Sleep delay ........................... 67
Soft key row ......................... 15
Software version .................... 3
STOP .................................... 38
Stopwatch ..................... 51, 53
Storing positions ................... 18
Subprograms ................. 39, 40
calling .............................. 41
Sum display .......................... 17
Switch-on ............................. 13
Switching delay .................... 81
Switching inputs ............ 77, 80
Switching outputs .......... 66, 80
cutoff range ..................... 81
cutoff signals ................... 81
Switching signal ................... 66
Switchover 16 µm / 40µm .... 66
T
Taper angle ........................... 52
Taper calculator ............. 51, 52
Teach-In .................. 27, 33, 35
Tilting base ........................... 59
Tool data
entering .................... 18, 21
in program ....................... 32
Tools

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