Haas NGC: Next Generation Control Panel Overview 101

Next Generation Control Panel Overview describes the latest control panel from Haas Automation®, Inc. The class identifies the different areas of the control keypad and describes the function of each individual key. Display keys change what information appears on the display screen. Operators use cursor keys to navigate windows, menus, and tables on screen. Mode keys change the operational state of the CNC machine. Operators enter numbers, letters, and special characters using alpha and numeric keys. Override keys temporarily alter feed, speed, and other variables while a part program runs. Jog keys manually control axis motions. Function keys perform a variety of tasks, depending on the mode and display. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the control panel's different functions will prepare users to successfully perform operations, utilizing the full capabilities of the Next Generation Control.