1. INTRODUCTION
1.2.3 Name and function of keys for the standard counter
The name and function of the function keys and ten-key are given below.
Symbol and name Function
Zero-set key Resets the displayed value of the specified
axis to zero.
Axis-designation
key
• Designates the axis to be set.
• Calls up the previous setting.
• Enables ten-key input.
Cancel key • Cancels the number being entered.
• Cancels the operation being executed.
• Cancels the error.
Load key Loads the entered values.
Number keys Used to enter numbers 0 to 9.
Decimal-point key Sets the decimal point.
Sign key Switches the entered number to negative or
positive.
ON/OFF switch Turns ON/OFF the display on the counter.
Display-unit switch key Switches the display unit.
If mm is selected, then the mm display lights
up.
Zero-approach key The target value is automatically displayed,
and sets the function to perform machining
until the displayed value is zeroed.
Bolt-hole circle key (available
with 2- and 3-axis counter)
If holes are machined along a circumference,
this sets the function to automatically display
the target coordinates.
Pitch machining key Used to perform a pitch machining.
1/2 key Halves the displayed value.
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