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M201 Stop and show a message, PLC bits off
Centroid CNC12 Acorn M-code · Mill and lathe
Same as M200, but turns off the program running, MDI and job in progress bits while the message shows.
Format
M201 "TEXT" [#var]
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
TEXT | Message in quotes |
#var | Variables for the message |
How it works
One shot.
Example program
M5 M9 ; SPINDLE AND COOLANT OFF
M201 "OPEN THE DOOR AND CHANGE THE PART"
M3 S1000 ; CONTINUE
M201 "OPEN THE DOOR AND CHANGE THE PART"
M3 S1000 ; CONTINUE
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Use it when the PLC must see the program as stopped, for example to allow door or chuck functions.
Machine builders set many M codes, and they change by model and options. Check the M code list for your machine.
Related codes
M201 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Doosan (Fanuc) | Tool load monitor on |
| DMG Mori MAPPS (Fanuc) | Chip conveyor stop |
| Mazak (EIA) | Milling line machining start |
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