SINUMERIK 840D sl/828D Universal. Operating Manual (2013)

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Introduction__________

Setting up the machine____

Working in manual mode ___

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Managing programs_____

Teaching in a program ____

HT 8 _____________

Ctrl-Energy__________

Easy Message (828D only)__

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Service Planner (828D only)_

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Alarm, error, and system

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Appendix___________

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SINUMERIK 840D sl / 840DE sl / 828D

Software

CNC system software for 840D sl/ 840DE sl V4.5 SP2

SINUMERIK Operate

V4.5 SP2

for PCU/PC

03/2013

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Target group

This documentation is intended for users of universal machines running the SINUMERIK

Operate software.

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corrective action.

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Table of contents

Preface

Introduction

1.1

Product overview

1.2

Operator panel fronts

1.2.1

Overview

1.2.2

Keys of the operator panel

1.3

Machine control panels

1.3.1

Overview

1.3.2

Controls on the machine control panel

1.4

Operator interface

1.4.1

Screen layout

1.4.2

Status display

1.4.3

Actual value window

1.4.4

T,F,S window

1.4.5

Current block display

1.4.6

Operation via softkeys and buttons

1.4.7

Entering or selecting parameters

1.4.8

Pocket calculator

1.4.9

Context menu

1.4.10

Touch operation

1.4.11

Changing the user interface language

1.4.12

Entering Asian characters

1.4.13

Protection levels

1.4.14

Online help in SINUMERIK Operate

Setting up the machine

2.1

Switching on and switching off

2.2

Approaching a reference point

2.2.1

Referencing axes

2.2.2

User agreement

2.3

Modes of operation

2.3.1

General information

2.3.2

Modes groups and channels

2.3.3

Channel switchover

2.4

Settings for the machine

2.4.1

Switching over the coordinate system (MCS/WCS)

2.4.2

Switching the unit of measurement

2.4.3

Setting the zero offset

2.5

Zero offsets

2.5.1

Display active zero offset

2.5.2

Displaying the zero offset "overview"

2.5.3

Displaying and editing base zero offset

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2.5.4

Displaying and editing settable zero offset

2.5.5

Displaying and editing details of the zero offsets

2.5.6

Deleting a zero offset

2.6

Monitoring axis and spindle data

2.6.1

Specify working area limitations

2.6.2

Editing spindle data

2.7

Displaying setting data lists

2.8

Handwheel assignment

2.9

MDA

2.9.1

Loading an MDA program from the Program Manager

2.9.2

Saving an MDA program

2.9.3

Executing an MDA program

2.9.4

Deleting an MDA program

Working in manual mode

3.1

General

3.2

Selecting a tool and spindle

3.2.1

T, S, M windows

3.2.2

Selecting a tool

3.2.3

Starting and stopping a spindle manually

3.2.4

Position spindle

3.3

Traversing axes

3.3.1

Traverse axes by a defined increment

3.3.2

Traversing axes by a variable increment

3.4

Positioning axes

3.5

Manual retraction

3.6

Default settings for manual mode

Machining the workpiece

4.1

Starting and stopping machining

4.2

Selecting a program

4.3

Program running-in

4.4

Displaying the current program block

4.4.1

Current block display

4.4.2

Displaying a basic block

4.4.3

Display program level

4.5

Correcting a program

4.6

Repositioning axes

4.7

Starting execution at a specific point

101

4.7.1

Use block search

101

4.7.2

Continuing program from search target

103

4.7.3

Simple search target definition

103

4.7.4

Defining an interruption point as search target

104

4.7.5

Entering the search target via search pointer

105

4.7.6

Parameters for block search in the search pointer

106

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4.7.7

Block search mode

107

4.8

Controlling the program run

109

4.8.1

Program control

109

4.8.2

Skip blocks

110

4.9

Overstore

112

4.10

Editing a program

113

4.10.1

Searching in programs

114

4.10.2

Replacing program text

115

4.10.3

Copying/pasting/deleting program blocks

117

4.10.4

Renumbering a program

118

4.10.5

Creating a program block

119

4.10.6

Opening additional programs

120

4.10.7

Editor settings

121

4.11

Display and edit user variables

123

4.11.1

Overview

123

4.11.2

R parameters

124

4.11.3

Displaying global user data (GUD)

125

4.11.4

Displaying channel GUDs

126

4.11.5

Displaying local user data (LUD)

127

4.11.6

Displaying program user data (PUD)

128

4.11.7

Searching for user variables

129

4.12

Display G and auxiliary functions

131

4.12.1

Selected G functions

131

4.12.2

All G functions

133

4.12.3

G functions for mold making

134

4.12.4

Auxiliary functions

136

4.13

Displaying status of synchronized actions

137

4.14

Displaying the program runtime and counting workpieces

139

4.15

Setting for automatic mode

140

4.16

Mold making view

142

4.16.1

Mold making view

142

4.16.2

Starting the mold making view

144

4.16.3

Specifically jump to the program block

145

4.16.4

Searching for program blocks

145

4.16.5

Changing the view

146

4.16.5.1

Enlarging or reducing the graphical representation

146

4.16.5.2

Modifying the viewport

147

Simulating machining

149

5.1

Overview

149

5.2

Simulation prior to machining of the workpiece

156

5.3

Simultaneous recording prior to machining of the workpiece

157

5.4

Simultaneous recording during machining of the workpiece

158

5.5

Different views of the workpiece

159

5.5.1

Plan view

159

5.5.2

3D view

159

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Side view

160

5.6

Editing the simulation display

161

5.6.1

Blank display

161

5.6.2

Showing and hiding the tool path

161

5.7

Program control during simulation

162

5.7.1

Changing the feedrate

162

5.7.2

Simulating the program block by block

163

5.8

Modifying and adapting the simulation graphics

164

5.8.1

Enlarging or reducing the graphical representation

164

5.8.2

Panning a graphical representation

165

5.8.3

Rotating the graphical representation

165

5.8.4

Modifying the viewport

166

5.8.5

Defining cutting planes

167

5.9

Displaying simulation alarms

168

Multi-channel view (only 840D sl)

169

6.1

Multi-channel view

169

6.2

Multi-channel view in the "Machine" operating area

169

6.3

Multi-channel view for large operator panels

172

6.4

Setting the multi-channel view

174

Collision avoidance (only 840D sl)

177

7.1

Collision monitoring in the machine operator area

177

7.2

Switching the collision avoidance on and off

178

Tool management

181

8.1

Lists for the tool management

181

8.2

Magazine management

182

8.3

Tool types

183

8.4

Tool dimensioning

185

8.5

Tool list

191

8.5.1

Tool list

191

8.5.2

Creating a new tool

194

8.5.3

Additional data

195

8.5.4

Managing several cutting edges

197

8.5.5

Deleting a tool

198

8.5.6

Loading and unloading tools

198

8.5.7

Selecting a magazine

200

8.5.8

Code carrier connection (only 840D sl)

201

8.6

Tool wear

204

8.6.1

Reactivating a tool

207

8.7

Tool data OEM

208

8.8

Magazine

209

8.8.1

Position magazine

211

8.8.2

Relocating a tool

212

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8.8.3

Unload all tools

213

8.9

Sorting tool management lists

214

8.10

Filtering the tool management lists

215

8.11

Specific search in the tool management lists

216

8.12

Displaying tool details

218

8.13

Changing a tool type

219

8.14

Settings for tool lists

220

Managing programs

223

9.1

Overview

223

9.1.1

NC memory

226

9.1.2

Local drive

227

9.1.3

USB drives

228

9.1.4

FTP drive

229

9.2

Opening and closing a program

230

9.3

Executing a program

232

9.4

Creating a directory/program/job list/program list

233

9.4.1

Creating a new directory

233

9.4.2

Creating a new workpiece

234

9.4.3

Creating a new G code program

235

9.4.4

Storing any new file

236

9.4.5

Creating a job list

238

9.4.6

Creating a program list

239

9.5

Creating templates

241

9.6

Searching directories and files

242

9.7

Displaying the program in the Preview

243

9.8

Selecting several directories/programs

244

9.9

Copying and pasting a directory/program

246

9.10

Deleting a directory/program

248

9.11

Changing file and directory properties

249

9.12

Set up drives

250

9.12.1

Overview

250

9.12.2

Setting up drives

251

9.13

Viewing PDF documents

254

9.14

EXTCALL

255

9.15

Backing up data

258

9.15.1

Generating an archive in the Program Manager

258

9.15.2

Generating an archive via the system data

259

9.15.3

Reading in an archive in the Program Manager

261

9.15.4

Read in archive from system data

263

9.16

Setup data

264

9.16.1

Reading-in set-up data

266

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RS-232-C

268

9.17.1

Reading-in and reading-out archives

268

Teaching in a program

273

10.1

Overview

273

10.2

General sequence

273

10.3

Inserting a block

274

10.3.1

Input parameters for teach-in blocks

275

10.4

Teach-in via Windows

277

10.4.1

General information

277

10.4.2

Teach in rapid traverse G0

278

10.4.3

Teach in straight G1

278

10.4.4

Teaching in circle intermediate and circle end point CIP

278

10.4.5

Teach-in A spline

279

10.5

Editing a block

281

10.6

Selecting a block

282

10.7

Deleting a block

283

10.8

Settings for teach-in

284

HT 8

285

11.1

HT 8 overview

285

11.2

Traversing keys

288

11.3

Machine control panel menu

289

11.4

Virtual keyboard

290

11.5

Calibrating the touch panel

292

Ctrl-Energy

293

12.1

Overview

293

12.2

Displaying energy consumption

294

12.3

Measuring and saving the energy consumption

295

12.4

Displaying measured curves

297

12.5

Long-term measurement of the energy consumption

298

12.6

Using the energy-saving profile

299

Easy Message (828D only)

301

13.1

Overview

301

13.2

Activating Easy Message

303

13.3

Creating/editing a user profile

304

13.4

Setting-up events

305

13.5

Logging an active user on and off

307

13.6

Displaying SMS logs

308

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Making settings for Easy Message

309

Easy Extend (828D only)

311

14.1

Overview

311

14.2

Enabling a device

312

14.3

Activating and deactivating a device

313

14.4

Commissioning Easy Extend

314

Service Planner (828D only)

315

15.1

Performing and monitoring maintenance tasks

315

15.2

Set maintenance tasks

317

Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only)

319

16.1

PLC diagnostics

319

16.2

Structure of the user interface

320

16.3

Control options

321

16.4

Displaying PLC properties

323

16.5

Displaying and editing NC/PLC variables

323

16.6

Displaying and editing PLC signals

324

16.7

Displaying information on the program blocks

325

16.8

Downloading a PLC user program

328

16.9

Editing the local variable table

329

16.10

Creating a new block

330

16.11

Editing block properties

331

16.12

Inserting and editing networks

332

16.13

Editing network properties

334

16.14

Displaying and editing symbol tables

335

16.15

Inserting/deleting a symbol table

336

16.16

Searching for operands

337

16.17

Displaying the network symbol information table

338

16.18

Displaying/canceling the access protection

339

16.19

Displaying cross references

339

Alarm, error, and system messages

341

17.1

Displaying alarms

341

17.2

Displaying an alarm log

343

17.3

Displaying messages

344

17.4

Sorting, alarms, faults and messages

345

17.5

PLC and NC variables

346

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17.5.1 Displaying and editing PLC and NC variables

346

17.5.2 Saving and loading screen forms

350

17.5.3 Load symbols

351

17.6

Creating screenshots

352

17.7

Version

353

17.7.1

Displaying version data

353

17.7.2

Save information

354

17.8

Logbook

356

17.8.1

Displaying and editing the logbook

357

17.8.2

Making a logbook entry

358

17.9

Remote diagnostics

360

17.9.1

Setting remote access

360

17.9.2

Permit modem

362

17.9.3

Request remote diagnostics

363

17.9.4

Exit remote diagnostics

364

Appendix

365

A.1

840D sl documentation overview

365

Index

367

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1.1

Product overview

The SINUMERIK controller is a CNC (Computerized Numerical Controller) for machine tools.

You can use the CNC to implement the following basic functions in conjunction with a

machine tool:

● Creation and adaptation of part programs

● Execution of part programs

● Manual control

● Access to internal and external data media

● Editing of data for programs

● Management of tools, zero points and further user data required in programs

● Diagnostics of controller and machine

Operating areas

The basic functions are grouped in the following operating areas in the controller:

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1.2

Operator panel fronts

1.2.1

Overview

Introduction

The display (screen) and operation (e.g. hardkeys and softkeys) of the SINUMERIK Operate

user interface use the operator panel front.

In this example, the OP 010 operator panel front is used to illustrate the components that are

available for operating the controller and machine tool.

Operator controls and indicators

(5)

Status LED: POWER

Status LED: TEMP

(illuminated LEDs indicate increased wear)

Alphabetic key group

Numerical key group

Softkeys

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Control key group

Hotkey group

Cursor key group

USB interface

Menu select key

Menu forward button

Machine area button

Menu back key

Figure 1-1

View of OP 010 operator panel front

References

A more precise description as well as a view of the other operator panel fronts that can be

used may be found in the following reference:

Operator Components and Networking Manual; SINUMERIK 840D sl/840Di sl

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Keys of the operator panel

The following keys and key combinations are available for operation of the controller and the

machine tool.

Keys and key combinations

Key

Function

Cancels alarms and messages that are marked with this symbol.

Advances for several channels.

<HELP>

Calls the context-sensitive online help for the selected window.

<NEXT WINDOW> ^*

• Toggles between the windows.

• For a multi-channel view or for a multi-channel functionality,

switches within a channel gap between the upper and lower

window.

• Selects the first entry in selection lists and in selection fields.

• Moves the cursor to the beginning of a text.

* on USB keyboards use the <Home> or <Pos 1> key

• Selects the first entry in selection lists and in selection fields.

• Moves the cursor to the beginning of a text.

• Selects a contiguous selection from the current cursor position

up to the target position.

• Selects a contiguous selection from the current cursor position

up to the beginning of a program block.

• Moves the cursor to the first object.

• Moves the cursor in the first column of a table row.

• Moves the cursor to the beginning of a program block.

• Moves the cursor to the beginning of a program.

• Moves the cursor in the first row of the current column.

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• Moves the cursor to the beginning of a program.

• Moves the cursor in the first row of the current column.

• Selects a contiguous selection from the current cursor position

up to the target position.

• Selects a contiguous selection from the current cursor position

up to the beginning of the program.

Scrolls upwards by one page in a window.

In the program manager and in the program editor from the cursor

position, selects directories or program blocks up to the beginning

of the window.

Positions the cursor to the topmost line of a window.

Scrolls downwards by one page in a window.

In the program manager and in the program editor, from the cursor

position, selects directories or program blocks up to the end of the

window.

Positions the cursor to the lowest line of a window.

• Editing box

Opens a directory or program (e.g. cycle) in the editor.

• Navigation

Moves the cursor further to the right by one character.

• Editing box

Moves the cursor further to the right by one word.

• Navigation

Moves the cursor in a table to the next cell to the right.

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• Editing box

Closes a directory or program (e.g. cycle) in the program editor.

If you have made changes, then these are accepted.

• Navigation

Moves the cursor further to the left by one character.

• Editing box

Moves the cursor further to the left by one word.

• Navigation

Moves the cursor in a table to the next cell to the left.

• Editing box

Moves the cursor into the next upper field.

• Navigation

- Moves the cursor in a table to the next cell upwards.

- Moves the cursor upwards in a menu screen.

• Moves the cursor in a table to the beginning of the table.

• Moves the cursor to the beginning of a window.

In the program manager and in the program editor, selects a

contiguous selection of directories and program blocks.

• Editing box

Moves the cursor downwards.

• Navigation

- Moves the cursor in a table to the next cell downwards.

- Moves the cursor in a window downwards.

• Navigation

- Moves the cursor in a table to the end of the table.

- Moves the cursor to the end of a window.

• Simulation

Reduces the override.

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In the program manager and in the program editor, selects a

contiguous selection of directories and program blocks.

Switches between several specified options in selection drop-down

list boxes and in selection boxes.

Activates checkboxes.

In the program editor and in the program manager, selects a

program block or a program.

When selecting table rows, switches between selected and not

selected.

Selects in selection lists and in selection fields the previous entry

or the last entry.

<END>

Moves the cursor to the last entry field in a window, to the end of a

table or a program block.

Selects the last entry in selection lists and in selection fields.

Moves the cursor to the last entry.

Selects a contiguous selection from the cursor position up to the

end of a program block.

Moves the cursor to the last entry in the last line of the actual

column or to the end of a program.

Moves the cursor to the last entry in the last line of the actual

column or to the end of a program.

Selects a contiguous selection from the cursor position up to the

end of a program block.

• Editing box

Deletes a character selected to the left of the cursor.

• Navigation

Deletes all of the selected characters to the left of the cursor.

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• Editing window

Deletes a word selected to the left of the cursor.

• Navigation

Deletes all of the selected characters to the left of the cursor.

<TAB>

• In the program editor, indents the cursor by one character.

• In the program manager, moves the cursor to the next entry to

the right.

• In the program editor, indents the cursor by one character.

• In the program manager, moves the cursor to the next entry to

the left.

• In the program editor, indents the cursor by one character.

• In the program manager, moves the cursor to the next entry to

the right.

• In the program editor, indents the cursor by one character.

• In the program manager, moves the cursor to the next entry to

the left.

In the actual window, selects all entries (only in the program editor

and program manager).

Copies the selected content.

(

Calls the "Ctrl Energy" function.

)

Opens the search dialog in the machine data and setting data lists,

when loading and saving in the MDI editor as well as in the

program manager and in the system data.

• Switches in the program editor for ShopMill or ShopTurn

programs between the work plan and the graphic view.

• Switches in the the parameter screen between the help display

and the graphic view.

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Scrolls the actual user interface through all installed languages one

after the other.

Scrolls the actual user interface through all installed languages in

the inverse sequence.

Generates a screenshot from the actual user interface and saves it

as file.

Switches the single block in or out in the simulation.

• Pastes text from the clipboard at the actual cursor position.

• Pastes text from the clipboard at the position of a selected text.

;

Cuts out the selected text. The text is located in the clipboard.

Reactivates changes that were undone (only in the program

editor).

Undoes the last action (only in the program editor).

Creates a complete standard archive (.ARC) on an external data

carrier (USB-FlashDrive) (for 840D sl / 828D).

Note:

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Creates a complete standard archive (.ARC) on an external data

carrier (USB-FlashDrive) (for 840D sl).

Creates a complete Easy Archive (.ARD) on an external data

carrier (USB-FlashDrive) (for 828D).

Note:

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Backs up the log files on the USB-FlashDrive. If a USB-FlashDrive

is not inserted, then the files are backed-up in the manufacturer's

area of the CF card.

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Backs up the log files on the USB-FlashDrive. If a USB-FlashDrive

is not inserted, then the files are backed-up in the manufacturer's

area of the CF card.

Starts "HMI Trace".

Exits "HMI Trace".

Opens the editor to enter Asian characters.

Moves the block start or block end up in the editor.

Moves the block start or block end down in the editor.

<DEL>

• Editing box

Deletes the first character to the right of the cursor.

• Navigation

Deletes all characters.

• Editing box

Deletes the first word to the right of the cursor.

• Navigation

Deletes all characters.

• Editing window

Inserts a space

• Switches between several specified options in selection drop-

down list boxes and in selection boxes.

<Plus>

• Opens a directory which contains the element.

• Increases the size of the graphic view for simulation and traces.

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<Minus>

• Closes a directory which contains the element.

• Reduces the size of the graphic view for simulation and traces.

Opens the calculator in the entry fields.

Opens a directory with all of the subdirectories.

<Tilde>

Changes the sign of a number between plus and minus.

• Opens an editing window in the insert mode. Pressing the key

again, exits the window and the entries are undone.

• Opens a selection box and shows the selection possibilities.

• In the machining step program, enters an empty line for G code.

• Changes into the double editor or into the multi-channel view

from the edit mode into the operating mode. You can return to

the edit mode by pressing the key again.

For G code programming, for a cycle call activates or deactivates

the edit mode.

<INPUT>

• Completes input of a value in the entry field.

• Opens a directory or a program.

• Inserts an empty program block if the cursor is positioned at the

end of a program block.

• Inserts a character to select a new line and the program block is

split up into two parts.

• In the G code, inserts a new line after the program block.

• In the machining step program, inserts a new line for G code e

• Changes into the double editor or into the multi-channel view

from the edit mode into the operating mode. You can return to

the edit mode by pressing the key again.

<ALARM> - only OP 010 and OP 010C

Calls the "Diagnosis" operating area.

<PROGRAM> - only OP 010 and OP 010C

Calls the "Program Manager" operating area.

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Machine control panels

1.3.1

Overview

The machine tool can be equipped with a machine control panel by Siemens or with a

specific machine control panel from the machine manufacturer.

You use the machine control panel to initiate actions on the machine tool such as traversing

an axis or starting the machining of a workpiece.

1.3.2

Controls on the machine control panel

In this example, the MCP 483C IE machine control panel is used to illustrate the operator

controls and displays of a Siemens machine control panel.

Overview

(1)

EMERGENCY STOP button

Activate the button in situations where

• life is at risk.

• there is the danger of a machine or workpiece being damaged.

All drives will be stopped with the greatest possible braking torque.

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For additional responses to pressing the Emergency Stop button, please

refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.

(2)

Installation locations for control devices (d = 16 mm)

(3)

RESET

• Stop processing the current programs.

The NCK control remains synchronized with the machine. It is in its initial

state and ready for a new program run.

• Cancel alarm.

(4)

Program control

Single block mode on/off.

The key is also referred to as NC Start.

Execution of a program is started.

The key is also referred to as NC Stop.

Execution of a program is stopped.

(5)

Operating modes, machine functions

<JOG>

Select "JOG" mode.

Select "Teach In" submode.

<MDI>

Select "MDI" mode.

<AUTO>

Select "AUTO" mode.

<REPOS>

Repositions, re-approaches the contour.

Approach reference point.

Inc <VAR>(Incremental Feed Variable)

Incremental mode with variable increment size.

Inc (incremental feed)

Incremental mode with predefined increment size of 1, ..., 10000

increments.

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A machine data code defines how the increment value is

interpreted.

(6)

Customer keys

T1 to T15

(7)

Traversal axes with rapid traverse superposition and coordinate exchange

Axis keys

;

Selects an axis.

Direction keys

Select the traversing direction.

<RAPID>

Traverse axis in rapid traverse while pressing the direction key.

Switches between the workpiece coordinate system (WCS) and machine

coordinate system (MCS).

(8)

Spindle control with override switch

Stop spindle.

Spindle is enabled.

(9)

Feed control with override switch

Stops execution of the running program and shuts down axis drives.

Enable for program execution in the current block and enable for ramp-up to

the feedrate value specified by the program.

(10)

Keyswitch (four positions)

Figure 1-2

Front view of machine control panel (milling version)

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Display for

• Active tool T

• Current feedrate F

• Active spindle with current status (S)

• Spindle utilization rate in percent

• Name of the active tool carrier with display of a rotation in space and plane

• Name of the active kinematic transformation

Operating window with program block display

Display of active G functions, all G functions, auxiliary functions and input window for different functions (for

example, skip blocks, program control).

Dialog line to provide additional user notes.

Horizontal softkey bar

Vertical softkey bar

Figure 1-3

User interface

1.4.2

Status display

The status display includes the most important information about the current machine status

and the status of the NCK. It also shows alarms as well as NC and PLC messages.

Depending on your operating area, the status display is made up of several lines:

● Large status display

The status display is made up of three lines in the "Machine" operating area.

● Small status display

In the "Parameter", "Program", "Program Manager", "Diagnosis" and "Start-up" operating

areas, the status display consists of the first line from the large display.

Status display of "Machine" operating area

First line

Display

Description

Active operating area

"Machine" operating area

With touch operation, you can change the operating area here.

"Parameter" operating area

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Display

Description

"Program" operating area

"Program manager" operating area

"Diagnosis" operating area

"Start-up" operating area

Active mode or submode

"Jog" mode

"MDA" mode

"Auto" mode

"Teach In" submode

"Repos" submode

"Ref Point" submode

Alarms and messages

Alarm display

The alarm numbers are displayed in white lettering on a red

backg0round. The associated alarm text is shown in red

lettering.

An arrow indicates that several alarms are active.

An acknowledgment symbol indicates that the alarm can be

acknowledged or canceled.

NC or PLC message

Message numbers and texts are shown in black lettering.

An arrow indicates that several messages are active.

Messages from NC programs do not have numbers and appear

in green lettering.

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Second line

Display

Description

Program path and program name

The displays in the second line can be configured.

Machine manufacturer

Please also refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.

Third line

Display

Description

Display of channel status.

If several channels are present on the machine, the channel

name is also displayed.

If only one channel is available, only the "Reset" channel status

is displayed.

With touch operation, you can change the channel here.

Display of channel status:

The program was aborted with "Reset".

The program is started.

The program has been interrupted with "Stop".

Display of active program controls:

PRT: no axis motion

DRY: Dry run feedrate

RG0: reduced rapid traverse

M01: programmed stop 1

M101: programmed stop 2 (name varies)

SB1: Single block, coarse (program stops only after blocks

which perform a machine function)

SB2: Data block (program stops after each block)

SB3: Single block, fine (program also only stops after blocks

which perform a machine function in cycles)

Channel operational messages:

Stop: An operator action is usually required.

Wait: No operator action is required.

The machine manufacturer settings determine which program controls are displayed.

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Please also refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.

1.4.3

Actual value window

The actual values of the axes and their positions are displayed.

Work/Machine

The displayed coordinates are based on either the machine coordinate system or the

workpiece coordinate system. The machine coordinate system (Machine), in contrast to the

workpiece coordinate system (Work), does not take any work offsets into consideration.

You can use the "Machine actual values" softkey to toggle between the machine coordinate

system and the workpiece coordinate system.

The actual value display of the positions can also refer to the SZS coordinate system

(settable zero system). However the positions are still output in the Work.

The ENS coordinate system corresponds to the Work coordinate system, reduced by certain

components ($P_TRAFRAME, $P_PFRAME, $P_ISO4FRAME, $P_CYCFRAME), which are

set by the system when machining and are then reset again. By using the ENS coordinate

system, jumps into the actual value display are avoided that would otherwise be caused by

the additional components.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Maximize display

Press the ">>" and "Zoom act.val." softkeys.

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Display

Meaning

Header columns

Work/Machine

Display of axes in selected coordinate system.

Position

Position of displayed axes.

Display of distance-to-go

The distance-to-go for the current NC block is displayed while the

program is running.

Feed/override

The feed acting on the axes, as well as the override, are displayed

in the full-screen version.

Repos offset

The distances traversed in manual mode are displayed.

This information is only displayed when you are in the "Repos"

submode.

Collision monitoring

The collision avoidance is switched on for the JOG and

(only 840D sl)

MDI or AUTOMATIC modes and at least one active

collision pair is present.

The collision avoidance is switched off for the JOG and

MDI or AUTOMATIC modes or no active collision pair is

present.

Footer

Display of active work offsets and transformations.

The T, F, S values are also displayed in the full-screen version.

See also

Zero offsets (Page 63)

1.4.4

T,F,S window

The most important data concerning the current tool, the feedrate (path feed or axis feed in

JOG) and the spindle is displayed in the T, F, S window.

In addition to the "T, F, S" window name, the following information is also displayed:

Display

Meaning

BC (example)

Name of the tool carrier

Turning (example)

Name of the active kinematic transformation

Active tool carrier rotated in the plane

Active tool carrier swiveled in space

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Tool data

Display

Meaning

Tool name

Name of the current tool

Location

Location number of the current tool

Cutting edge of the current tool

The tool is displayed with the associated tool type symbol corresponding to

the actual coordinate system in the selected cutting edge position.

If the tool is swiveled, then this is taken into account in the display of the

cutting edge position.

In DIN-ISO mode the H number is displayed instead of the cutting edge

number.

H number (tool offset data record for DIN-ISO mode)

If there is a valid D number, this is also displayed.

Diameter of the current tool

Radius of the current tool

Z value of the current tool

X value of the current tool

Feed data

Display

Meaning

Feed disable

Actual feed value

If several axes traverse, is displayed for:

• "JOG" mode: Axis feed for the traversing axis

• "MDA" and "AUTO" mode: Programmed axis feed

Rapid traverse

G0 is active

0.000

No feed is active

Override

Display as a percentage

Spindle data

Display

Meaning

Spindle selection, identification with spindle number and main spindle

Speed

Actual value (when spindle turns, display increases)

Setpoint (always displayed, also during positioning)

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Display

Meaning

Symbol

Spindle status

Spindle not enabled

Spindle is turning clockwise

Spindle is turning counterclockwise

Spindle is stationary

Override

Display as a percentage

Spindle utilization

Display between 0 and 100%

rate

The upper limit value can be greater than 100%.

See machine manufacturer's specifications.

Note

Display of logical spindles

If the spindle converter is active, logical spindles are displayed in the workpiece coordinate

system. When switching over to the machine coordinate system, the physical spindles are

displayed.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

1.4.5

Current block display

The window of the current block display shows you the program blocks currently being

executed.

Display of current program

The following information is displayed in the running program:

● The workpiece name or program name is entered in the title row.

● The program block which is just being processed appears colored.

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Editing a program directly

In the Reset state, you can edit the current program directly.

Press the <INSERT> key.

Place the cursor at the relevant position and edit the program block.

Direct editing is only possible for G code blocks in the NC memory, not

for external execution.

Press the <INSERT> key to exit the program and the edit mode again.

See also

Correcting a program (Page 98)

1.4.6

Operation via softkeys and buttons

Operating areas/operating modes

The user interface consists of different windows featuring eight horizontal and eight vertical

softkeys.

You operate the softkeys with the keys next to the softkey bars.

You can display a new window or execute functions using the softkeys.

The operating software is sub-divided into six operating areas (machine, parameter,

program, program manager, diagnosis, startup) and five operating modes or submodes

(JOG, MDA, AUTO, TEACH IN, REF POINT, REPOS).

Changing the operating area

Press the <MENU SELECT> key and select the desired operating area using

the horizontal softkey bar.

You can call the "Machine" operating area directly using the key on the operator panel.

Press the <MACHINE> key to select the "machine" operating area.

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Changing the operating mode

You can select a mode or submode directly using the keys on the machine control panel or

using the vertical softkeys in the main menu.

General keys and softkeys

When the

symbol appears to the right of the dialog line on the user

interface, you can change the horizontal softkey bar within an operating area.

To do so, press the menu forward key.

The

symbol indicates that you are in the expanded softkey bar.

Pressing the key again will take you back to the original horizontal softkey bar.

Use the ">>" softkey to open a new vertical softkey bar.

Use the "<<" softkey to return to the previous vertical softkey bar.

Use the "Return" softkey to close an open window.

Use the "Cancel" softkey to exit a window without accepting the entered

values and return to the next highest window.

When you have entered all the necessary parameters in the parameter screen

form correctly, you can close the window and save the parameters using the

"Accept" softkey. The values you entered are applied to a program.

Use the "OK" softkey to initiate an action immediately, e.g. to rename or

delete a program.

See also

Controls on the machine control panel (Page 25)

Channel switchover (Page 57)

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Entering or selecting parameters

When setting up the machine and during programming, you must enter various parameter

values in the entry fields. The backg0round color of the fields provides information on the

status of the entry field.

Orange backg0round

The input field is selected

Light orange backg0round

The input field is in edit mode

Pink backg0round

The entered value is incorrect

Selecting parameters

Some parameters require you to select from a number of options in the input field. Fields of

this type do not allow you to type in a value.

The selection symbol is displayed in the tooltip:

Associated selection fields

There are selection fields for various parameters:

● Selection of units

● Changeover between absolute and incremental dimensions

Procedure

Keep pressing the <SELECT> key until the required setting or unit is

selected.

The <SELECT> key only works if there are several selection options

available.

- OR -

Press the <INSERT> key.

The selection options are displayed in a list.

Select the required setting using the <Cursor down> and <Cursor up>

keys.

If required, enter a value in the associated input field.

Press the <INPUT> key to complete the parameter input.

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Changing or calculating parameters

If you only want to change individual characters in an input field rather than overwriting the

entire entry, switch to insertion mode.

In this mode, you can also enter simple calculation expressions, without having to explicitly

call the calculator. You can execute the four basic calculation types, work with expressions in

brackets as well as generate square roots and squares.

Note

Generating square roots and squares

The extract roots and generate square functions is not available in the parameter screens of

the cycles and functions in the "Program" operating area.

Press the <INSERT> key.

The insert mode is activated.

You can navigate within the input field using the <Cursor left> and

<Cursor right> keys.

Use the <BACKSPACE> and <DEL> key to delete individual characters.

+ <*>

Enter the multiplication characters using the <SHIFT> + <*> keys.

+ </>

Enter the division character using the <SHIFT> + </> keys.

Enter bracket expressions using the <SHIFT> + <(> and <SHIFT> + <)>

keys.

+ <)>

+ <number> Enter "r" or "R" as well as the number x from which you would like to

extract the root.

+ <number> Enter "s" or "S" as well as the number x for which you would like to

generate the square.

Close the value entry using the <INPUT> key and the result is

transferred into the field.

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Accepting parameters

When you have correctly entered all necessary parameters, you can close the window and

save your settings.

You cannot accept the parameters if they are incomplete or obviously erroneous. In this

case, you can see from the dialog line which parameters are missing or were entered

incorrectly.

Press the "OK" softkey.

- OR -

Press the "Accept" softkey.

1.4.8

Pocket calculator

You can use the calculator to quickly calculate parameter values during programming. If, for

example, the diameter of a workpiece is only dimensioned indirectly in the workpiece

drawing, i.e., the diameter must be derived from the sum of several other dimension

specifications, you can calculate the diameter directly in the input field of this parameter.

Calculation methods

The following arithmetic operations are available:

● Addition

● Subtraction

● Multiplication

● Division

● Calculation with parentheses

● Square root of x

● x squared

You can input a maximum of 256 characters in a field.

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Procedure

Position the cursor on the desired entry field.

Press the <=> key.

The calculator is displayed.

Input the arithmetic statement.

You can use arithmetic symbols, numbers, and commas.

Press the equals symbol on the calculator.

- OR -

Press the "Calculate" softkey.

- OR -

Press the <INPUT> key.

The new value is calculated and displayed in the entry field of the

calculator.

Press the "Accept" softkey.

The calculated value is accepted and displayed in the entry field of the

window.

Note

Input order for functions

When using the square root or squaring functions, make sure to press the "R" or "S" function

keys, respectively, before entering a number.

See also

Entering or selecting parameters (Page 38)

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Context menu

When you right-click, the context menu opens and provides the following functions:

● Cut

Cut Ctrl+X

● Copy

Copy Ctrl+C

● Paste

Paste Ctrl+V

Program editor

Additional functions are available in the editor

● Undo the last change

Undo Ctrl+Z

● Redo the changes that were undone

Redo Ctrl+Y

Up to 10 changes can be undone.

1.4.10

Touch operation

If you have an operator panel with a touch screen, you can perform the following functions

with touch operation:

Operating area switchover

You can display the operating area menu by touching the display symbol for

the active operating area in the status display.

Channel switchover

You can switch over to the next channel by touching the channel display

in the status display.

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Changing the user interface language

Procedure

Select the "Start-up" operating area.

Press the "Change language" softkey.

The "Language selection" window opens. The language set last is

selected.

Position the cursor on the desired language.

Press the "OK" softkey.

- OR -

Press the <INPUT> key.

The user interface changes to the selected language.

Note

Changing the language directly on the input screens

You can switch between the user interface languages available on the controller directly on

the user interface by pressing the key combination <CTRL + L>.

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Entering Asian characters

You have the possibility of entering Asian characters.

Note

Call the input editor with <Alt + S>

The input editor can only be called there where it is permissible to enter Asian characters.

You can select a character by using the Pinyin phonetic notation, which enables Chinese

characters to be expressed by combining Latin letters.

The editor is available for the following Asian languages:

● Simplified Chinese

● Traditional Chinese

● Korean

Note

You require a special keyboard to enter Korean characters.

Structure of editor

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3KRQHWLF VHOHFWLRQ IURP GLFWLRQDU\

Functions

Pinyin input

Editing of the dictionary

Input of Latin letters

Precondition

The control has been set to Chinese or Korean.

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Procedure

Editing characters

Open the screen form and position the cursor on the entry field and

press the <Alt +S> keys.

The editor is displayed.

Enter the desired phonetic notation.

Click the <Cursor down> key to access the dictionary.

By keeping the <Cursor down> key pressed, displays all the entered

phonetic notations and the associated selection characters.

Press the <BACKSPACE> softkey to delete entered phonetic notations.

Press the number key to insert the associated character.

When a character is selected, the editor records the frequency with

which it is selected for a specific phonetic notation and offers this

character at the top of the list when the editor is next opened.

Editing the dictionary

Select the dictionary editing function in the selection box.

The editor provides a further line in which the combined characters and

phonetic notations are displayed.

Enter the desired phonetic notation in the phonetic input field.

Various characters are displayed for this phonetic notation, from which

you can select a character by entering either of the appropriate number

(1 to 9).

You can toggle the input cursor between the compound phonetic

notations field and the phonetic input field by pressing the <TAB> key.

Combined characters are cancelled via the <BACKSPACE> key.

Press the <SELECT> key to take a combined phonetic notation into the

dictionary.

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Protection levels

The input and modification of data in the control system is protected by passwords at

sensitive places.

Access protection via protection levels

The input or modification of data for the following functions depends on the protection level

setting:

● Tool offsets

● Zero offsets

● Setting data

● Program creation / program editing

Note

Configuring access levels for softkeys

You have the option of providing softkeys with protection levels or completely hiding

them.

References

For additional information, please refer to the following documentation:

Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl

Softkeys

Machine operating area

Protection level

End user

(protection level 3)

Parameters operating area

Protection level

Tool management lists

Keyswitch 3

(protection level 4)

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Protection level

Keyswitch 3

(protection level 4)

User

(protection level 3)

User

(protection level 3)

Manufacturer

(protection level 1)

User

(protection level 3)

Service

(protection level 2)

Start-up operating area

Protection levels

End user

(protection level 3)

Keyswitch 3

(protection level 4)

Keyswitch 3

(protection level 4)

Keyswitch 3

(protection level 4)

Keyswitch 3

(protection level 4)

Service

(protection level 2)

End user

(protection level 3)

End user

(protection level 3)

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1.4.14

Online help in SINUMERIK Operate

A comprehensive context-sensitive online help is stored in the control system.

● A brief description is provided for each window and, if required, step-by-step instructions

for the operating sequences.

● A detailed help is provided in the editor for every entered G code. You can also display all

G functions and take over a selected command directly from the help into the editor.

● A help page with all parameters is provided on the input screen in the cycle programming.

● Lists of the machine data

● Lists of the setting data

● Lists of the drive parameters

● List of all alarms

Procedure

Calling context-sensitive online help

You are in an arbitrary window of an operating area.

Press the <HELP> key or on an MF2 keyboard, the <F12> key.

The help page of the currently selected window is opened in a

subscreen.

Press the "Full screen" softkey to use the entire user interface for the

display of the online help.

Press the "Full screen" softkey again to return to the subscreen.

If further helps are offered for the function or associated topics, position

the cursor on the desired link and press the "Follow reference" softkey.

The selected help page is displayed.

Press the "Back to reference" softkey to jump back to the previous help.

Calling a topic in the table of contents

Press the "Table of contents" softkey.

Depending on which technology you are using, the Operating Manuals

"Operator control Milling", "Operator control Turning" or "Operator

control Universal" as well as the "Programming" Programming Manual

are displayed.

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Select the desired manual with the <Cursor down> and <Cursor up>

keys.

Press the <Cursor right> or <INPUT> key or double-click to open the

manual and the section.

Navigate to the desired topic with the "Cursor down" key.

Press the <Follow reference> softkey or the <INPUT> key to display the

help page for the selected topic.

Press the "Current topic" softkey to return to the original help.

Searching for a topic

Press the "Search" softkey.

The "Search in Help for:" window is opened.

Activate the "Full text " checkbox to search in all help pages.

If the checkbox is not activated, a search is performed in the table of

contents and in the index.

Enter the desired keyword in the "Text" field and press the "OK" softkey.

If you enter the search term on the operator panel, replace an umlaut

(accented character) by an asterisk (*) as dummy.

All entered terms and sentences are sought with an AND operation. In

this way, only documents and entries that satisfy all the search criteria

are displayed.

Press the "Keyword index" softkey if you only want to display the index

of the operating and programming manual.

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Displaying alarm descriptions and machine data

If messages or alarms are pending in the "Alarms", "Messages" or

"Alarm Log" window, position the cursor at the appropriate display and

press the <HELP> or the <F12> key.

The associated alarm description is displayed.

If you are in the "Start-up" operating area in the windows for the display

of the machine, setting and drive data, position the cursor on the

desired machine data or drive parameter and press the <HELP> or the

<F12> key.

The associated data description is displayed.

Displaying and inserting a G code command in the editor

A program is opened in the editor.

Position the cursor on the desired G code command and press the

<HELP> or the <F12> key.

The associated G code description is displayed.

Press the "Display all G functions" softkey.

With the aid of the search function, select, for example, the desired G

code command.

Press the "Transfer to editor" softkey.

The selected G function is taken into the program at the cursor position.

Press the "Exit help" softkey again to close the help.

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2.2 Approaching a reference point

2.2

Approaching a reference point

2.2.1

Referencing axes

Your machine tool can be equipped with an absolute or incremental path measuring system.

An axis with incremental path measuring system must be referenced after the controller has

been switched on - however, an absolute path measuring system does not have to be

referenced.

For the incremental path measuring system, all the machine axes must therefore first

approach a reference point, the coordinates of which are known to be relative to the machine

zero-point.

Sequence

Prior to the approach, the axes must be in a position from where they can approach the

reference point without a collision.

The axes can also all approach the reference point simultaneously, depending on the

manufacturer’s settings.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

NOTICE

Risk of collision

If the axes are not in a collision-free position, you must first traverse them to safe positions

in "JOG" or "MDI" mode.

You must follow the axis motions directly on the machine!

Ignore the actual value display until the axes have been referenced!

The software limit switches are not active!

Procedure

Press the <JOG> key.

Press the <REF. POINT> key.

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2.2 Approaching a reference point

Select the axis to be traversed.

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Press the <-> or <+> key.

The selected axis moves to the reference point.

If you have pressed the wrong direction key, the action is not accepted

and the axes do not move.

A symbol is shown next to the axis if it has been referenced.

The axis is referenced as soon as the reference point is reached. The actual value display is

set to the reference point value.

From now on, path limits, such as software limit switches, are active.

End the function via the machine control panel by selecting operating mode "AUTO" or

"JOG".

2.2.2

User agreement

If you are using Safety Integrated (SI) on your machine, you will need to confirm that the

current displayed position of an axis corresponds to its actual position on the machine when

you reference an axis. Your confirmation is the requirement for the availability of other Safety

Integrated functions.

You can only give your user agreement for an axis after it has approached the reference

point.

The displayed axis position always refers to the machine coordinate system (Machine).

Option

User agreement with Safety Integrated is only possible with a software option.

Procedure

Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <REF POINT> key.

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2.2 Approaching a reference point

Select the axis to be traversed.

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Press the <-> or <+> key.

The selected axis moves to the reference point and stops. The

coordinate of the reference point is displayed.

The axis is marked with

Press the "User enable" softkey.

The "User Agreement" window opens.

It shows a list of all machine axes with their current position and SI

position.

Position the cursor in the "Acknowledgement" field for the axis in

question.

Activate the acknowledgement with the <SELECT> key.

The selected axis is marked with an "x" meaning "safely referenced"

in the "Acknowledgement" column.

By pressing the <SELECT> key again, you deactivate the

acknowledgement again.

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2.3 Modes of operation

2.3

Modes of operation

2.3.1

General information

You can work in three different operating modes.

"JOG" mode

"JOG" mode is used for the following preparatory actions:

● Approach reference point, i.e. the machine axis is referenced

● Preparing a machine for executing a program in automatic mode, i.e. measuring tools,

measuring the workpiece and, if necessary, defining the work offsets used in the program

● Traversing axes, e.g. during a program interruption

● Positioning axes

Select "JOG"

Press the <JOG> key.

"REF POINT" operating mode

The "REF POINT" operating mode is used to synchronize the control and the machine. For

this purpose, you approach the reference point in "JOG" mode.

Selecting "REF POINT"

Press the <REF POINT> key.

"REPOS" operating mode

The "REPOS" operating mode is used for repositioning to a defined position. After a program

interruption (e.g. to correct tool wear values) move the tool away from the contour in "JOG"

mode.

The distances traversed in "JOG" mode are displayed in the actual value window as the

"Repos" offset.

"REPOS" offsets can be displayed in the machine coordinate system (MCS) or workpiece

coordinate system (WCS).

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2.3 Modes of operation

Selecting "Repos"

Press the <REPOS> key.

"MDI" mode (Manual Data Input)

In "MDI" mode, you can enter and execute G code commands non-modally to set up the

machine or to perform a single action.

Selecting "MDI"

Press the <MDI> key.

"AUTO" mode

In automatic mode, you can execute a program completely or only partially.

Select "AUTO"

Press the <AUTO> key.

"TEACH IN" operating mode

"TEACH IN" is available in the "AUTO" and "MDI" operating modes.

There you may create, edit and execute part programs (main programs or subroutines) for

motional sequences or simple workpieces by approaching and saving positions.

Selecting "Teach In"

Press the <TEACH IN> key.

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2.3 Modes of operation

2.3.2

Modes groups and channels

Every channel behaves like an independent NC. A maximum of one part program can be

processed per channel.

● Control with 1channel

One mode group exists.

● Control with several channels

Channels can be grouped to form several "mode groups."

Example

Control with 4 channels, where machining is carried out in 2 channels and 2 other channels

are used to control the transport of the new workpieces.

Mode group 1 channel 1 (machining)

Channel 2 (transport)

Mode group 2 channel 3 (machining)

Channel 4 (transport)

Mode groups (MGs)

Technologically-related channels can be combined to form a mode group.

Axes and spindles of the same mode group can be controlled by one or more channels.

An operating mode group is in one of "Automatic", "JOG" or "MDI" operating modes, i.e.,

several channels of an operating mode group can never assume different operating modes.

2.3.3

Channel switchover

It is possible to switch between channels when several are in use. Since individual channels

may be assigned to different mode groups, a channel switchover command is also an implicit

mode switchover command.

When a channel menu is available, all of the channels are displayed on softkeys and can be

switched over.

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2.3 Modes of operation

Changing the channel

Press the <CHANNEL> key.

The channel changes over to the next channel.

- OR -

If the channel menu is available, a softkey bar is displayed. The active

channel is highlighted.

Another channel can be selected by pressing one of the other softkeys.

References

Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl

Channel switchover via touch operation

On the HT 8 and when using a touch screen operator panel, you can switch to the next

channel or display the channel menu via touch operation in the status display.

See also

HT 8 overview (Page 285)

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2.4 Settings for the machine

2.4

Settings for the machine

2.4.1

Switching over the coordinate system (MCS/WCS)

The coordinates in the actual value display are relative to either the machine coordinate

system or the workpiece coordinate system.

By default, the workpiece coordinate system is set as a reference for the actual value

display.

The machine coordinate system (MCS), in contrast to the workpiece coordinate system

(WCS), does not take into account any zero offsets, tool offsets and coordinate rotation.

Procedure

Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <JOG> or <AUTO> key.

Press the "Act.vls. MCS" softkey.

The machine coordinate system is selected.

The title of the actual value window changes in the MCS.

Machine manufacturer

The softkey to changeover the coordinate system can be hidden. Please refer to the

machine manufacturer's specifications.

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2.4 Settings for the machine

2.4.2

Switching the unit of measurement

You can set millimeters or inches as the unit of measurement. Switching the unit of

measurement always applies to the entire machine. All required information is automatically

converted to the new unit of measurement, for example:

● Positions

● Tool offsets

● Work offsets

Machine manufacturer

Please also refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.

Proceed as follows

Select <JOG> or <AUTO> mode in the "Machine" operating area.

Press the menu forward key and the "Settings" softkey.

A new vertical softkey bar appears.

Press the "Switch to inch" softkey.

A prompt asks you whether you really want to switch over the unit of

measurement.

Press the "OK" softkey.

The softkey label changes to "Switch to metric".

The unit of measurement applies to the entire machine.

Press the "Switch to metric" softkey to set the unit of measurement of

the machine to metric again.

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2.4 Settings for the machine

2.4.3

Setting the zero offset

You can enter a new position value in the actual value display for individual axes when a

settable zero offset is active.

The difference between the position value in the machine coordinate system MCS and the

new position value in the workpiece coordinate system WCS is saved permanently in the

currently active zero offset (e.g. G54).

Relative actual value

Further, you also have the possibility of entering position values in the relative coordinate

system.

Note

The new actual value is only displayed. The relative actual value has no effect on the axis

positions and the active zero offset.

Resetting the relative actual value

Press the "Delete REL" softkey.

The actual values are deleted.

The softkeys to set the zero point in the relative coordinate system are only available if the

corresponding machine data is set.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Precondition

The controller is in the workpiece coordinate system.

The actual value is set in the reset state.

Note

Setting the ZO in the Stop state

If you enter the new actual value in the Stop state, the changes made are only visible and

only take effect when the program is continued.

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Procedure

Select the "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.

Press the "Set ZO" softkey.

- OR -

Press the ">>", "REL act. vals" and "Set REL" softkeys to set position

values in the relative coordinate system.

Enter the new required position value for X, Y or Z directly in the actual

value display (you can toggle between the axes with the cursor keys)

and press the "Input" key to confirm the entries.

- OR -

Press softkeys "X=0","Y=0" or "Z=0" to set the relevant position to zero.

- OR -

Press softkey "X=Y=Z=0" to set all axis positions to zero simultaneously.

Resetting the actual value

Press the "Delete active ZO" softkey.

The offset is deleted permanently.

Note

Irreversible active zero offset

The current active zero offset is irreversibly deleted by this action.

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2.5 Zero offsets

2.5

Zero offsets

Following reference point approach, the actual value display for the axis coordinates is

based on the machine zero (M) of the machine coordinate system (Machine). The program

for machining the workpiece, however, is based on the workpiece zero (W) of the workpiece

coordinate system (Work). The machine zero and workpiece zero are not necessarily

identical. The distance between the machine zero and the workpiece zero depends on the

workpiece type and how it is clamped. This zero offset is taken into account during execution

of the program and can be a combination of different offsets.

Following reference point approach, the actual value display for the axis coordinates is

based on the machine zero of the machine coordinate system (Machine).

The actual value display of the positions can also refer to the SZS coordinate system

(settable zero system). The position of the active tool relative to the workpiece zero is

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Zero offsets

When the machine zero is not identical to the workpiece zero, at least one offset (base offset

or zero offset) exists in which the position of the workpiece zero is saved.

Base offset

The base offset is a zero offset that is always active. If you have not defined a base offset, its

value will be zero. The base offset is specified in the "Zero Offset - Base" window.

Coarse and fine offsets

Every zero offset (G54 to G57, G505 to G599) consists of a coarse offset and a fine offset.

You can call the zero offsets from any program (coarse and fine offsets are added together).

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2.5 Zero offsets

You can save the workpiece zero, for example, in the coarse offset, and then store the offset

that occurs when a new workpiece is clamped between the old and the new workpiece zero

in the fine offset.

Note

Deselect fine offset (only 840D sl)

You have the option of deselecting the fine offset using machine data MD18600

$MN_MM_FRAME_FINE_TRANS

2.5.1

Display active zero offset

The following zero offsets are displayed in the "Zero Offset - Active" window:

● Zero offsets, for which active offsets are included, or for which values are entered.

● Settable zero offsets

● Total zero offset

This window is generally used only for monitoring.

The availability of the offsets depends on the setting.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Procedure

Select the "Parameter" operating area.

Press the "Zero offset" softkey.

The "Zero Offset - Active" window is opened.

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Note

Further details on zero offsets

If you would like to see further details about the specified offsets or if you would like to

change values for the rotation, scaling or mirroring, press the "Details" softkey.

2.5.2

Displaying the zero offset "overview"

The active offsets or system offsets are displayed for all set-up axes in the "Zero Offset -

Overview" window.

In addition to the offset (course and fine), the rotation, scaling and mirroring defined using

this are also displayed.

This window is generally used only for monitoring.

Display of active zero offsets

Zero offsets

DRF

Displays the handwheel axis offset.

Basic reference

Displays the additional zero offsets programmed with $P_SETFRAME.

Access to the system offsets is protected via a keyswitch.

External ZO frame

Displays the additional zero offsets programmed with $P_EXTFRAME.

Total base ZO

Displays all effective basis offsets.

G500

Displays the zero offsets activated with G54 - G599.

Under certain circumstances, you can change the data using "Set ZO",

i.e. you can correct a zero point that has been set.

Tool reference

Displays the additional zero offsets programmed with

$P_TOOLFRAME.

Workpiece reference

Displays the additional zero offsets programmed with $P_WPFRAME.

Programmed ZO

Displays the additional zero offsets programmed with $P_PFRAME.

Cycle reference

Displays the additional zero offsets programmed with $P_CYCFRAME.

Total ZO

Displays the active zero offset, resulting from the total of all zero

offsets.

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2.5 Zero offsets

Procedure

Select the "Parameter" operating area.

Press the "Zero offset" and "Overview" softkeys.

The "Zero Offsets - Overview" window opens.

2.5.3

Displaying and editing base zero offset

The defined channel-specific and global base offsets, divided into coarse and fine offsets,

are displayed for all set-up axes in the "Zero offset - Base" window.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Procedure

Select the "Parameter" operating area.

Press the "Zero offset" softkey.

Press the "Base" softkey.

The "Zero Offset - Base" window is opened.

You can edit the values directly in the table.

Note

Activate base offsets

The offsets specified here are immediately active.

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2.5 Zero offsets

2.5.4

Displaying and editing settable zero offset

All settable offsets, divided into coarse and fine offsets, are displayed in the "Zero Offset -

G54..G599" window.

Rotation, scaling and mirroring are displayed.

Procedure

Select the "Parameter" operating area.

Press the "Zero offset" softkey.

Press the "G54…G599" softkey.

The "Zero Offset - G54..G599" window is opened.

Note

The labeling of the softkeys for the settable zero offsets varies, i.e. the

settable zero offsets configured on the machine are displayed

(examples: G54…G57, G54…G505, G54…G599).

Please observe the machine manufacturer's specifications.

You can edit the values directly in the table.

Note

Activate settable zero offsets

The settable zero offsets must first be selected in the program before they have an impact.

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2.5 Zero offsets

2.5.5

Displaying and editing details of the zero offsets

For each zero offset, you can display and edit all data for all axes. You can also delete zero

offsets.

For every axis, values for the following data will be displayed:

● Coarse and fine offsets

● Rotation

● Scaling

● Mirroring

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Note

Settings for rotation, scaling and mirroring are specified here and can only be changed here.

Procedure

Select the "Parameter" operating area.

Press the "Zero offset" softkey.

Press the "Active", "Base" or "G54…G599" softkey.

The corresponding window appears.

Place the cursor on the desired zero offset to view its details.

Press the "Details" softkey.

A window opens, depending on the selected zero offset, e.g. "Zero

Offset - Details: G54 to G599".

You can edit the values directly in the table.

- OR -

Press the "Clear offset" softkey to reset all entered values.

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2.5 Zero offsets

Press the "ZO +" or "ZO -" softkey to select the next or previous offset,

respectively, within the selected area ("Active", "Base", "G54 to G599")

without first having to switch to the overview window.

If you have reached the end of the range (e.g. G599), you will switch

automatically to the beginning of the range (e.g. G54).

These value changes are available in the part program immediately or after "Reset".

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Press the "Back" softkey to close the window.

2.5.6

Deleting a zero offset

You have the option of deleting zero offsets. This resets the entered values.

Procedure

Select the "Parameter" operating area.

Press the "Zero offset" softkey.

Press the "Active", "Base" or "G54…G599" softkey.

Press the "Details" softkey.

Position the cursor on the zero offset you would like to delete.

Press the "Clear offset" softkey.

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2.6 Monitoring axis and spindle data

2.6

Monitoring axis and spindle data

2.6.1

Specify working area limitations

The "Working area limitation" function can be used to limit the range within which a tool can

traverse in all channel axes. These commands allow you to set up protection zones in the

working area which are out of bounds for tool movements.

In this way, you are able to restrict the traversing range of the axes in addition to the limit

switches.

Requirements

You can only make changes in "AUTO" mode when in the RESET condition. These changes

are then immediate.

You can make changes in "JOG" mode at any time. These changes, however, only become

active at the start of a new motion.

Procedure

Select the "Parameter" operating area.

Press the "Setting data" softkey.

The "Working Area Limitation" window appears.

Place the cursor in the required field and enter the new values via the

numeric keyboard.

The upper or lower limit of the protection zone changes according to

your inputs.

Click the "active" checkbox to activate the protection zone.

Note

You will find all of the setting data in the "Start-up" operating area under "Machine data" via

the menu forward key.

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2.6 Monitoring axis and spindle data

2.6.2

Editing spindle data

The speed limits set for the spindles that must not be under- or overshot are displayed in the

"Spindles" window.

You can limit the spindle speeds in fields "Minimum" and "Maximum" within the limit values

defined in the relevant machine data.

Spindle speed limitation at constant cutting rate

In field "Spindle speed limitation at G96", the programmed spindle speed limitation at

constant cutting speed is displayed together with the permanently active limitations.

This speed limitation, for example, prevents the spindle from accelerating to the max. spindle

speed of the current gear stage (G96) when performing tapping operations or machining

very small diameters.

Note

The "Spindle data" softkey only appears if a spindle is configured.

Procedure

Select the "Parameter" operating area.

Press the "Setting data" and "Spindle data" softkeys.

The "Spindles" window opens.

If you want to change the spindle speed, place the cursor on the

"Maximum", "Minimum", or "Spindle speed limitation at G96" and enter a

new value.

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2.7 Displaying setting data lists

2.7

Displaying setting data lists

You can display lists with configured setting data.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Procedure

Select the "Parameter" operating area.

Press the "Setting data" and "Data lists" softkeys.

The "Setting Data Lists" window opens.

Press the "Select data list" softkey and in the "View" list, select the

required list with setting data.

2.8

Handwheel assignment

You can traverse the axes in the machine coordinate system (Machine) or in the workpiece

coordinate system (Work) via the handwheel.

Software option

You require the "Extended operator functions" option for the handwheel offset

(only for 828D).

All axes are provided in the following order for handwheel assignment:

● Geometry axes

When traversing, the geometry axes taken into account the actual machine status (e.g.

rotations, transformations). All channel machine axes, which are currently assigned to the

geometry axis, are in this case simultaneously traversed.

● Channel machine axes

Channel machine axes are assigned to the particular channel. They can only be

individually traversed, i.e. the actual machine state has no influence.

The also applies to channel machine axes, that are declared as geometry axes.

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2.8 Handwheel assignment

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Procedure

Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <JOG>, <AUTO> or <MDI> key.

Press the menu forward key and the "Handwheel" softkey.

The "Handwheel" window appears.

A field for axis assignment will be offered for every connected

handwheel.

Position the cursor in the field next to the handwheel with which you

wish to assign the axis (e.g. No. 1).

Press the corresponding softkey to select the desired axis (e.g. "X").

- OR

Open the "Axis" selection box using the <INSERT> key, navigate to the

desired axis, and press the <INPUT> key.

Selecting an axis also activates the handwheel (e.g., "X" is assigned to

handwheel no. 1 and is activated immediately).

Press the "Handwheel" softkey again.

- OR -

Press the "Back" softkey.

The "Handwheel" window closes.

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2.8 Handwheel assignment

Deactivate handwheel

Position the cursor on the handwheel whose assignment you wish to

cancel (e.g. No. 1).

Press the softkey for the assigned axis again (e.g. "X").

- OR -

Open the "Axis" selection box using the <INSERT> key, navigate to the

empty field, and press the <INPUT> key.

Clearing an axis selection also clears the handwheel selection (e.g., "X"

is cleared for handwheel no. 1 and is no longer active).

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2.9 MDA

2.9

MDA

In "MDA" mode (Manual Data Automatic mode), you can enter G-code commands block-by-

block and immediately execute them for setting up the machine.

You can load an MDA program straight from the Program Manager into the MDA buffer. You

may also store programs which were rendered or changed in the MDA operating window into

any directory of the Program Manager.

Software option

You require the "Extended operator functions" option to load and save MDA

programs (for 828D).

2.9.1

Loading an MDA program from the Program Manager

Procedure

Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <MDI> key.

The MDI editor opens.

Press the "Load MDI" softkey.

A changeover is made into the Program Manager.

The "Load in MDI" window opens. It shows you a view of the program

manager.

Position the cursor to the corresponding storage location, press the

"Search" softkey and enter the required search term in the search

dialog if you wish to search for a specific file.

Note: The place holders "*" (replaces any character string) and "?"

(replaces any character) make it easier for you to perform a search.

Select the program that you would like to edit or execute in the MDI

window.

Press the "OK" softkey.

The window closes and the program is ready for operation.

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2.9 MDA

2.9.2

Saving an MDA program

Procedure

Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <MDI> key.

The MDI editor opens.

Create the MDI program by entering the G-code commands using the

operator's keyboard.

Press the "Store MDI" softkey.

The "Save from MDI: Select storage location" window opens. It shows

you a view of the program manager.

Select the drive to which you want to save the MDI program you

created, and place the cursor on the directory in which the program is to

be stored.

- OR -

Position the cursor to the required storage location, press the "Search"

softkey and enter the required search term in the search dialog if you

wish to search for a specific directory or subdirectory.

Note: The place holders "*" (replaces any character string) and "?"

(replaces any character) make it easier for you to perform a search.

Press the "OK" softkey.

When you place the cursor on a folder, a window opens which prompts

you to assign a name.

- OR -

When you place the cursor on a program, you are asked whether the

file should be overwritten.

Enter the name for the rendered program and press the "OK" softkey.

The program will be saved under the specified name in the selected

directory.

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2.9 MDA

2.9.3

Executing an MDA program

Proceed as follows

Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <MDA> key.

The MDA editor opens.

Input the desired G-code commands using the operator’s keyboard.

Press the <CYCLE START> key.

The control executes the input blocks.

When executing the G-code commands, you can control the sequence as follows:

● Executing the program block-by-block

● Testing the program

Settings under program control

● Setting the test-run feedrate

Settings under program control

See also

Program control (Page 109)

2.9.4

Deleting an MDA program

Precondition

The MDA editor contains a program that you created in the MDI window or loaded from the

program manager.

Procedure

Press the "Delete blocks" softkey.

The program blocks displayed in the program window are deleted.

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3.1

General

Always use "JOG" mode when you want to set up the machine for the execution of a

program or to carry out simple traversing movements on the machine:

● Synchronize the measuring system of the controller with the machine (reference point

approach)

● Set up the machine, i.e. activate manually-controlled motions on the machine using the

keys and handwheels provided on the machine control panel.

● You can activate manually controlled motions on the machine using the keys and

handwheels provided on the machine control panel while a part program is interrupted.

3.2

Selecting a tool and spindle

3.2.1

T, S, M windows

For the preparatory actions in manual mode, tool selection and spindle control are both

performed centrally in a screen form.

In manual mode, you can select a tool either by its name or its location number. If you enter

a number, a search is performed for a name first, followed by a location number. This means

that if you enter "5", for example, and no tool with the name "5" exists, the tool is selected

from location number "5".

Note

Using the location number, you can thus swing around an empty space into the machining

position and then comfortably install a new tool.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

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3.2 Selecting a tool and spindle

Display

Meaning

Input of the tool (name or location number)

You can select a tool from the tool list using the "Select tool"

softkey.

Cutting edge number of the tool (1 - 9)

Spindle

Spindle selection, identification with spindle number

Spindle M function

Other M functions

Input of machine functions

Refer to the machine manufacturer's table for the correlation

between the meaning and number of the function.

G work offset

Selection of the work offset (basic reference, G54 - 57)

You can select work offsets from the tool list of settable work

offsets via the "Work offset" softkey.

Unit of measurement

Selection of the unit of measurement (inch, mm)

The setting made here has an effect on the programming.

Machining plane

Selection of the machining plane (G17(XY), G18 (ZX), G19 (YZ))

Gear stage

Specification of the gear stage (auto, I - V)

Stop position

Input of the spindle position in degrees

Note

Spindle positioning

You can use this function to position the spindle at a specific angle, e.g. during a tool

change.

• A stationary spindle is positioned via the shortest possible route.

• A rotating spindle is positioned as it continues to turn in the same direction.

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3.2 Selecting a tool and spindle

3.2.2

Selecting a tool

Procedure

Select the "JOG" operating mode.

Press the "T, S, M" softkey.

Enter the name or the number of the tool T in the input field.

- OR -

Press the "Select tool" softkey to open the tool list, position the cursor

on the desired tool and press the "In Manual" softkey.

The tool is transferred to the "T, S, M... window" and displayed in the

field of tool parameter "T".

Select tool edge D or enter the number directly in field "D".

Press the <CYCLE START> key.

The tool is loaded into the spindle.

3.2.3

Starting and stopping a spindle manually

Procedure

Select the "JOG" operating mode.

Press the "T, S, M" softkey.

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3.2 Selecting a tool and spindle

Select the desired spindle (e.g. S1) and enter the desired spindle speed

(rpm) in the adjacent input field.

The spindle remains stationary.

If the machine has a gearbox for the spindle, set the gear stage (e.g.

auto).

Select a spindle direction of rotation (clockwise or counterclockwise) in

the "Spindle M function" field.

Press the <CYCLE START> key.

The spindle rotates.

Select the "Stop" setting in the "Spindle M function" field.

Press the <CYCLE START> key.

The spindle stops.

Note

Changing the spindle speed

If you enter the speed in the "Spindle" field while the spindle is rotating, the new speed is

applied.

3.2.4

Position spindle

Procedure

Select the "JOG" operating mode.

Press the "T, S, M" softkey.

Select the "Stop Pos." setting in the "Spindle M function" field.

The "Stop Pos." entry field appears.

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3.2 Selecting a tool and spindle

Enter the desired spindle stop position.

The spindle position is specified in degrees.

Press the <CYCLE START> key.

The spindle is moved to the desired position.

Note

You can use this function to position the spindle at a specific angle, e.g. during a tool

change.

• A stationary spindle is positioned via the shortest possible route.

• A rotating spindle is positioned as it continues to turn in the same direction.

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3.3 Traversing axes

3.3

Traversing axes

You can traverse the axes in manual mode via the Increment or Axis keys or handwheels.

During a traverse initiated from the keyboard, the selected axis moves at the programmed

setup feedrate. During an incremental traverse, the selected axis traverses a specified

increment.

Set the default feedrate

Specify the feedrate to be used for axis traversal in the set-up, in the "Settings for Manual

Operation" window.

3.3.1

Traverse axes by a defined increment

You can traverse the axes in manual mode via the Increment and Axis keys or handwheels.

Procedure

Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <JOG> key.

Press keys 1, 10, etc. up to 10000 in order to move the axis in a defined

increment.

The numbers on the keys indicate the traverse path in micrometers or

microinches.

Example: Press the "100" button for a desired increment of 100 μm (=

0.1 mm).

Select the axis to be traversed.

;

Press the <+> or <-> key.

Each time you press the key the selected axis is traversed by the

defined increment.

Feedrate and rapid traverse override switches can be operative.

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3.3 Traversing axes

Note

When the controller is switched on, the axes can be traversed right up to the limits of the

machine as the reference points have not yet been approached and the axes referenced.

Emergency limit switches might be triggered as a result.

The software limit switches and the working area limitation are not yet operative!

The feed enable signal must be set.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

3.3.2

Traversing axes by a variable increment

Procedure

Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <JOG> key.

Press the "Settings" softkey.

The "Settings for Manual Operation" window is opened.

Enter the desired value for the "Variable increment" parameter.

Example: Enter 500 for a desired increment of 500 μm (0.5 mm).

Press the <Inc VAR> key.

Select the axis to be traversed.

Press the <+> or <-> key.

Each time you press the key the selected axis is traversed by the set

increment.

Feedrate and rapid traverse override switches can be operative.

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3.4 Positioning axes

3.4

Positioning axes

In manual mode, you can traverse individual or several axes to certain positions in order to

implement simple machining sequences.

The feedrate / rapid traverse override is active during traversing.

Procedure

If required, select a tool.

Select the "JOG" operating mode.

Press the "Positions" softkey.

Specify the desired value for the feedrate F.

- OR -

Press the "Rapid traverse" softkey.

The rapid traverse is displayed in field "F".

Enter the target position or target angle for the axis or axes to be

traversed.

Press the <CYCLE START> key.

The axis is traversed to the specified target position.

If target positions were specified for several axes, the axes are

traversed simultaneously.

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3.5 Manual retraction

3.5

Manual retraction

After an interruption of a tapping operation (G33/G331/G332) or a general drilling operation

(tools 200 to 299) due to power loss or a RESET at the machine control panel, you have the

possibility to retract the tool in the JOG mode in the tool direction without damaging the tool

or the workpiece.

The retraction function is especially useful when the coordinate system is swiveled, i.e. the

infeed axis is not in the vertical position.

Note

Tapping

In the case of tapping, the form fit between the tap and the workpiece is taken into account

and the spindle moved according to the thread.

The Z axis as well as the spindle can be used for retraction at the thread.

The "Retraction" function must be set up by the machine manufacturer.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Procedure

<RESET> interrupts the power supply to the machine and any running

part program.

After a power supply interruption, switch on the controller.

Select the JOG operating mode.

Press the Menu forward key.

Press the "Retract" softkey.

The "Retract Tool" window opens.

The softkey is available only when an active tool and retraction data are

present.

Select the "WCS" coordinate system on the machine control panel.

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3.6 Default settings for manual mode

3.6

Default settings for manual mode

Specify the configurations for manual mode in the "Settings for manual operation" window.

Presettings

Settings

Description

Type of feedrate

Here, you select the type of feedrate.

• G94: Axis feedrate/linear feedrate

• G95: Rev. feedrate

Default feedrate G94

Enter the desired feedrate in mm/min.

Default feedrate G95

Enter the desired feedrate in mm/r.

Variable increment

Enter the desired increment for axis traversal by variable increments.

Spindle speed

Enter the desired spindle speed in rpm.

Proceed as follows

Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <JOG> key.

Press the menu forward key and the "Settings" softkey.

The "Settings for manual operation" window is opened.

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4.1

Starting and stopping machining

During execution of a program, the workpiece is machined in accordance with the

programming on the machine. After the program is started in automatic mode, workpiece

machining is performed automatically.

Requirements

The following requirements must be met before executing a program:

● The measuring system of the controller is referenced with the machine.

● The necessary tool offsets and zero offsets have been entered.

● The necessary safety interlocks implemented by the machine manufacturer are activated.

General sequence

Use the Program manager to select the desired program.

Select the desired program under "NC", "Local drive", "USB" or set-up

network drives.

Press the "Select" softkey.

The program is selected for execution and automatically switched to the

"Machine" operating area.

Press the <CYCLE START> key.

The program is started and executed.

Note

Starting the program in any operating area

If the controller is in "AUTO" mode, you can also start the selected program when you are in

any operating area.

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4.1 Starting and stopping machining

Stopping machining

Press the <CYCLE STOP> key.

Machining stops immediately. Individual program blocks are not

executed to the end. On the next start, machining is resumed

from the point where it left off.

Canceling machining

Press the <RESET> key.

Execution of the program is interrupted. On the next start, machining

will start from the beginning.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

See also

EXTCALL (Page 255)

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4.2 Selecting a program

4.2

Selecting a program

Procedure

Select the "Program manager" operating area.

The directory overview is opened.

Place the cursor on the directory containing the program that you want

to select.

Press the <INPUT> key

- OR -

Press the <Cursor right> key.

The directory contents are displayed.

Place the cursor on the desired program.

Press the "Select" softkey.

The program is selected.

When the program has been successfully selected, an automatic

changeover to the "Machine" operating area occurs.

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4.3 Program running-in

4.3

Program running-in

When testing a program, the system can interrupt the machining of the workpiece after each

program block, which triggers a movement or auxiliary function on the machine. In this way,

you can control the machining result block-by-block during the initial execution of a program

on the machine.

Note

Settings for the automatic mode

Rapid traverse reduction and dry run feed rate are available to run-in or to test a program.

Move by single block

In "Program control" you may select from among several types of block processing:

SB mode

Scope

SB1 Single block,

The machining stops after every machine block (except for cycles)

coarse

SB2 Data block

The machining stops after every block, i.e. also for data blocks (except for

cycles)

SB3 Single block,

The machining stops after every machine block (also in cycles)

fine

Precondition

A program must be selected for execution in "AUTO" or "MDA" mode.

Procedure

Press the "Prog. ctrl." softkey and select the desired variant in the "SBL"

field.

Press the <SINGLE BLOCK> key.

Press the <CYCLE START> key.

Depending on the execution variant, the first block will be executed.

Then the machining stops.

In the channel status line, the text “Stop: Block in single block ended"

appears.

Press the <CYCLE START> key.

Depending on the mode, the program will continue executing until the

next stop.

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4.4 Displaying the current program block

Press the <SINGLE BLOCK> key again, if the machining is not

supposed to run block-by-block.

The key is deselected again.

If you now press the <CYCLE START> key again, the program is

executed to the end without interruption.

See also

Selecting a program (Page 93)

4.4

Displaying the current program block

4.4.1

Current block display

The window of the current block display shows you the program blocks currently being

executed.

Display of current program

The following information is displayed in the running program:

● The workpiece name or program name is entered in the title row.

● The program block which is just being processed appears colored.

Editing a program directly

In the Reset state, you can edit the current program directly.

Press the <INSERT> key.

Place the cursor at the relevant position and edit the program block.

Direct editing is only possible for G code blocks in the NC memory, not

for external execution.

Press the <INSERT> key to exit the program and the edit mode again.

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4.4 Displaying the current program block

4.4.2

Displaying a basic block

If you want precise information about axis positions and important G functions during testing

or program execution, you can call up the basic block display. This is how you can check,

when using cycles, for example, whether the machine is actually traversing.

Positions programmed by means of variables or R parameters are resolved in the basic

block display and replaced by the variable value.

You can use the basic block display both in test mode and when machining the workpiece on

the machine. All G code commands that initiate a function on the machine are displayed in

the "Basic Blocks" window for the currently active program block:

● Absolute axis positions

● G functions for the first G group

● Other modal G functions

● Other programmed addresses

● M functions

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Procedure

A program is selected for execution and has been opened in the

"Machine" operating area.

Press the "Basic blocks" softkey.

The "Basic Blocks" window opens.

Press the <SINGLE BLOCK> key if you wish to execute the program

block-by-block.

Press the <CYCLE START> key to start the program execution.

The axis positions to be approached, modal G functions, etc., are

displayed in the "Basic Blocks" window for the currently active program

block.

Press the "Basic blocks" softkey once again to hide the window again.

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4.4 Displaying the current program block

4.4.3

Display program level

You can display the current program level during the execution of a large program with

several subprograms.

Several program run throughs

If you have programmed several program run throughs, i.e. subprograms are run through

several times one after the other by specifying the additional parameter P, then during

processing, the program runs still to be executed are displayed in the "Program Levels"

window.

Program example

N10 subprogram P25

If, in at least one program level, a program is run through several times, a horizontal scroll

bar is displayed that allows the run through counter P to be viewed in the righthand window

section. The scroll bar disappears if multiple run-through is no longer applicable.

Display of program level

The following information will be displayed:

● Level number

● Program name

● Block number, or line number

● Remain program run throughs (only for several program run throughs)

Precondition

A program must be selected for execution in "AUTO" mode.

Procedure

Press the "Program levels" softkey.

The "Program levels" window appears.

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4.5 Correcting a program

4.5

Correcting a program

As soon as a syntax error in the part program is detected by the controller, program

execution is interrupted and the syntax error is displayed in the alarm line.

Correction possibilities

Depending on the state of the control system, you can make the following corrections using

the Program editing function.

● Stop mode

Only program lines that have not yet been executed can be edited.

● Reset mode

All program lines can be edited.

Note

The "program correction" function is also available for execute from external; however,

when making program changes, the NC channel must be brought into the reset state.

Requirement

A program must be selected for execution in "AUTO" mode.

Procedure

The program to be corrected is in the Stop or Reset mode.

Press the "Prog. corr.” softkey

The program is opened in the editor.

The program preprocessing and the current block are displayed. The

current block is also updated in the running program, but not the

displayed program section, i.e. the current block moves out of the

displayed program section.

If a subprogram is executed, it is not opened automatically.

Make the necessary corrections.

Press the "NC Execute" softkey.

The system switches back to the "Machine" operating area and selects

"AUTO" mode.

Press the <CYCLE START> key to resume program execution.

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4.6 Repositioning axes

Note

Exit the editor using the "Close" softkey to return to the "Program manager" operating area.

4.6

Repositioning axes

After a program interruption in automatic mode (e.g. after a tool breaks) you can move the

tool away from the contour in manual mode.

The coordinates of the interrupt position will be saved. The distances traversed in manual

mode are displayed in the actual value window. This path difference is called "Repos-offset".

Resuming program execution

Using the "Repos" function, you can return the tool to the contour in order to continue

executing the program.

You cannot traverse the interrupt position, because it is blocked by the control system.

The feedrate/rapid traverse override is in effect

NOTICE

Risk of collision

When repositioning, the axes move with the programmed feedrate and linear interpolation,

i.e. in a straight line from the current position to the interrupt point. Therefore, you must first

move the axes to a safe position in order to avoid collisions.

If you do not use the "Repos" function and subsequently move the axes in manual mode

after a program interrupt, the control automatically moves the axes during the switch to

automatic mode and the subsequent start of the machining process in a straight line back

to the point of interruption.

Precondition

The following prerequisites must be met when repositioning the axes:

● The program execution was interrupted using <CYCLE STOP>.

● The axes were moved from the interrupt point to another position in manual mode.

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