Multi-channel support9.6 Setting the multi-channel functionTurning492 Operating Manual, 07/2010, 6FC5398-8CP40-0BA09.6 Setting the multi-channel functionSetting MeaningView Here, you define whether one or two channels are displayed. 1 channel 2 channelsChannel selection andsequence(for "2 channels" view)Here, you create the channel group, i.e. you specify which channels andin which sequence are displayed in the multi-channel view.Visible(for "2 channels" view)Here, you specify which channels are displayed in the two-channel view.PreconditionSoftware optionsYou require the "programSYNC" option to generate and edit synchronizedprograms in the multi-channel editor as well as for the multi-channelfunctions in the "Machine" operating area.ExampleYour machine has 6 channels.You configure channels 1 - 4 for the multi-channel view and define the display sequence(e.g. 1,3,4,2).Using the key, advance the channel in the "Machine" operating area - youobtain the following views: Channels "1" and "3", channels "3" and "4", channels "4" and "2".Channels "5" and "6" are not displayed in the multi-channel view.In the single-channel view, toggle between all of the channels (1...6) without taking intoaccount the configured sequence for the multi-channel view.Procedure1. Select the "Machine" operating area.2. Select the operating mode "JOG", "MDA" or "AUTO".