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8.5 Tool list

Unloading tools

Place the cursor on the tool that you would like to unload from the

magazine and press the "Unload" softkey.

Select the required load point in the "Loading Point Selection" window.

Confirm your selection with "OK".

- OR -

Undo your selection with "Cancel".

8.5.7

Selecting a magazine

You can directly select the buffer memory, the magazine, or the NC memory.

Procedure

The tool list is opened.

Press the "Magazine selection" softkey.

If there is only one magazine, you will move from one area to the next

(i.e. from the buffer memory to the magazine, from the magazine to the

NC memory, and from the NC memory back to the buffer memory) each

time you press the softkey. The cursor is positioned at the beginning of

the magazine each time.

- OR -

If there is more than one magazine, the "Magazine Selection" window

opens. Position the cursor on the desired magazine in this window and

press the "Go to" softkey.

The cursor jumps directly to the beginning of the specified magazine.

Hiding magazines

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Deactivate the checkbox next to the magazines that you do not want to appear in the

magazine list.

The magazine selection behavior with multiple magazines can be configured in different

ways.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

References

For a description of configuration options, refer to the

Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate / SINUMERIK 840D sl

8.5.8

Code carrier connection (only 840D sl)

You have the option of configuring a connection to MCIS TDI Ident Connection.

This means that the following functions are available in SINUMERIK Operate:

● Creating a new tool from code carrier

● Unloading tools on code carrier

Software option

In order to use the functions, you require the option "MC Information System TDI

Ident Connection".

References

Further details on tool management with code carrier and the configuration of the user

interface in SINUMERIK Operate can be found in the following reference:

● Function Manual MCIS TDI Ident Connection

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

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With a code carrier connection, in the list of favorites, there is also a tool available.

Figure 8-18 New tool from code carrier in the list of favorites

Creating a new tool from code carrier

The tool list is opened.

Place the cursor in the tool list at the position where the new tool should

be created.

To do this, you can select an empty magazine location or the NC tool

memory outside of the magazine.

You may also position the cursor on an existing tool in the area of the

NC tool memory. Data from the displayed tool will not be overwritten.

Press the "New tool" softkey.

The "New Tool - Favorites" window is opened.

Position the cursor on the entry "Tool from code carrier" and press the

"OK" softkey.

The tool data is read from the code carrier, and is displayed in the "New

tool" window with the tool type, tool name and possibly with certain

parameters.

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Press the "OK" softkey.

The tool is added to the tool list with the specified name. If the cursor is

located on an empty magazine location in the tool list, then the tool is

loaded to this magazine location.

The tool creation sequence can be defined differently.

Unloading tool on code carrier

The tool list is opened.

Place the cursor on the tool that you would like to unload from the

magazine and press the "Unload" and "On code carrier" softkeys.

The tool is unloaded and the data of the tool are written to the code

carrier.

According to the corresponding setting, the unloaded tool on the code carrier is deleted from

the MC memory after reading out the code carrier.

Deleting tool on code carrier

The tool list is opened.

Position the cursor on the tool on code carrier that you want to delete.

Press the "Delete tool" and "On code carrier" softkeys.

The tool is unloaded and the data of the tool are written to the code

carrier. The tool is then deleted from the NC memory.

The deletion of the tool can be set differently, i.e. the "On code carrier" softkey is not

available.

References

A description of the configuration options can be found in the following reference:

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

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8.6 Tool wear

8.6

Tool wear

All parameters and functions that are required during operation are contained in the tool

wear list.

Tools that are in use for long periods are subject to wear. You can measure this wear and

enter it in the tool wear list. The controller then takes this information into account when

calculating the tool length or radius compensation. This ensures a consistent level of

accuracy during workpiece machining.

Monitoring types

You can automatically monitor the tools' working times via the workpiece count, tool life or

wear.

Note

Combination of monitoring types

You have the option to activate the monitoring of a tool by type or any combination of

monitoring types.

In addition, you can disable tools when you no longer wish to use them.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Tool parameters

Column heading

Meaning

Location

Magazine/location number

• The magazine location numbers

The magazine number is specified first, followed by the location

number in the magazine.

If there is only one magazine, only the location number is displayed.

• Load position in the load magazine

The following icons can also be displayed for other magazine types (e.g.

for a chain):

• Spindle location as an icon

• Locations for gripper 1 and gripper 2 (applies only when a spindle

with dual gripper is used) as icons.

* If activated in magazine

selection

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Column heading

Meaning

Type

Tool type

Depending on the tool type (represented by an icon), certain tool offset

data is enabled.

Tool name

The tool is identified by the name and the replacement tool number. You

can enter the name as text or number.

Note: The maximum length of tool names is 31 ASCII characters. The

number of characters is reduced for Asian characters or Unicode

characters. The following special characters are not permitted: | # ".

Replacement tool number (for replacement tool strategy).

Cutting edge number

Δ Length

Length wear

Δ Radius

Radius wear

T C

Selection of tool monitoring

- by tool life (T)

- by count (C)

- by wear (W)

The wear monitoring is configured via a machine data item.

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.

Tool life

Workpiece count

Number of workpieces

Wear *

Tool wear

*Parameter depends on

selection in TC

Setpoint

Setpoint for tool life, workpiece count, or wear

Prewarning limit

Specification of the tool life, workpiece count or wear at which a warning

is displayed.

The tool is disabled when the checkbox is selected.

Further parameters

If you have created unique cutting edge numbers, they will be displayed in the first column.

Column heading

Meaning

D no.

Unique cutting edge number

Cutting edge number

Setting-up offsets

Display of the available setup offsets

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Icons in the wear list

Icon/

Meaning

Marking

Tool type

Red "X"

The tool is disabled.

Yellow triangle pointing

The prewarning limit has been reached.

downward

Yellow triangle pointing

The tool is in a special state.

upward

Place the cursor on the marked tool. A tooltip provides a

short description.

Green border

The tool is preselected.

Magazine/location number

Green double arrow

The magazine location is positioned at the change position.

Gray double arrow

The magazine location is positioned at the loading position.

(configurable)

Red "X"

The magazine location is disabled.

Procedure

Select the "Parameter" operating area.

Press the "Tool wear" softkey.

See also

Changing a tool type (Page 219)

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8.6.1

Reactivating a tool

You can replace disabled tools or make them ready for use again.

Preconditions

In order to reactivate a tool, the monitoring function must be activated and a setpoint must be

stored.

Procedure

The tool wear list is opened.

Position the cursor on the disabled tool which you would like to reuse.

Press the "Reactivate" softkey.

The value entered as the setpoint is entered as the new tool life or

workpiece count.

The disabling of the tool is canceled.

Reactivating and positioning

When the "Reactivate with positioning" function is configured, the selected tool's magazine

location will also be positioned at a loading point. You can exchange the tool.

Reactivation of all monitoring types

When the "Reactivation of all monitoring types" function is configured, all the monitoring

types set in the NC for a tool are reset during reactivation.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

References

Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate / SINUMERIK 840D sl

Multiple load points

If you have configured several loading points for a magazine, then the "Loading Point

Selection" window appears after pressing the "Load" softkey.

Select the required load point and confirm with the "OK" softkey.

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8.7 Tool data OEM

8.7

Tool data OEM

You have the option of configuring the list according to your requirements.

Depending on the machine configuration, grinding-specific parameters are displayed in the

list with OEM tool data.

Grinding tool-specific parameters

Column heading

Meaning

Min. radius

Limit value for the radius of the grinding wheel to monitor the geometry.

Actual radius

Displays the sum of the geometry value, wear value and, if set, the base

dimension.

Min. width

Limit value for the width of the grinding wheel to monitor the geometry.

Actual width

The width of the grinding wheel measured, for example, after the

dressing.

Max. speed

Maximum speed

Max. peripheral velocity

Maximum peripheral velocity

Wheel angle

Angle of inclined wheel

Monitoring

Monitoring geometry and speed

Tool base dimension

Defines whether the base dimension is used when calculating the SUG

and when monitoring the minimum wheel radius.

Spindle number

Number of programmed spindle (e.g. grinding wheel peripheral velocity)

and spindle to be monitored (e.g. wheel radius and width).

Param. rad.calc.

Selects the parameter to calculate the radius

• Length X

• Length Y

• Length Z

• Radius

Chaining rule

This parameter defines which tool parameters of tool cutting edge 2 (D2)

and tool cutting edge 1 (D1) have to be chained to one another. When

the value of a chained parameter is modified, then the other cutting edge

is automatically used when chaining the parameter.

References

You can find more information on grinding tools in the following manual:

Function Manual, Extended Functions W4: Grinding-specific tool offset and monitoring

functions / SINUMERIK 840D sl

Refer to the following document for more information on configuring OEM tool data:

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

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Procedure

Select the "Parameter" operating area.

Press the "OEM tool" softkey.

Position the cursor on a grinding tool.

8.8

Magazine

Tools are displayed with their magazine-related data in the magazine list. Here, you can take

specific actions relating to the magazines and the magazine locations.

Individual magazine locations can be location-coded or disabled for existing tools.

Tool parameters

Column heading

Meaning

Location

Magazine/location number

• The magazine location numbers

The magazine number is specified first, followed by the location

number in the magazine.

If there is only one magazine, only the location number is displayed.

• Load position in the load magazine

The following icons can also be displayed for other magazine types (e.g.

for a chain):

• Spindle location as an icon

• Locations for gripper 1 and gripper 2 (applies only when a spindle

with dual gripper is used) as icons

* If activated in magazine

selection

Type

Tool type

Depending on the tool type (represented by an icon), certain tool offset

data is enabled.

Tool name

The tool is identified by the name and the replacement tool number. You

can enter the name as text or number.

Note: The maximum length of tool names is 31 ASCII characters. The

number of characters is reduced for Asian characters or Unicode

characters. The following special characters are not permitted: | # ".

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Column heading

Meaning

Replacement tool number (for replacement tool strategy).

Cutting edge number

Disabling of the magazine location.

Mag.loc. type

Display of magazine location type.

Tool.loc. type

Display of tool location type.

Marking of a tool as oversized. The tool occupies two half locations left,

two half locations right, one half location top and one half location bottom

in a magazine.

Fixed location coding.

The tool is permanently assigned to this magazine location.

Further parameters

If you have created unique cutting edge numbers, they will be displayed in the first column.

Column heading

Meaning

D no.

Unique cutting edge number

Cutting edge number

Magazine list icons

Icon/

Meaning

Marking

Tool type

Red "X"

The tool is disabled.

Yellow triangle pointing

The prewarning limit has been reached.

downward

Yellow triangle pointing

The tool is in a special state.

upward

Place the cursor on the marked tool. A tooltip

provides a short description.

Green border

The tool is preselected.

Magazine/location number

Green double arrow

The magazine location is positioned at the change

position.

Gray double arrow

The magazine location is positioned at the loading

(configurable)

position.

Red "X"

The magazine location is disabled.

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Procedure

Select the "Parameter" operating area.

Press the "Magazine” softkey.

See also

Changing a tool type (Page 219)

8.8.1

Position magazine

You can position magazine locations directly on the loading point.

Procedure

The magazine list is opened.

Place the cursor on the magazine location that you want to position

onto the load point.

Press the "Position magazine" softkey.

The magazine location is positioned on the loading point.

Multiple load points

If you have configured several loading points for a magazine, then the "Loading Point

Selection" window appears after pressing the "Position magazine" softkey.

Select the desired loading point in this window and confirm your selection with "OK" to

position the magazine location at the loading point.

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8.8.2

Relocating a tool

Tools can be directly relocated within magazines to another magazine location, which means

that you do not have to unload tools from the magazine in order to load them into a different

location.

When you are relocating a tool, the application automatically suggests an empty location.

You may also directly specify an empty magazine location.

Buffer

You have the option of relocating the tool to buffer locations.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Procedure

The magazine list is opened.

Position the cursor on the tool that you wish to relocate to a different

magazine location.

Press the "Relocate" softkey.

The "... relocate from location ... to location ..." window is displayed. The

"Location" field is pre-assigned with the number of the first empty

magazine location.

Press the "OK" softkey to relocate the tool to the recommended

magazine location.

- OR -

Enter the required magazine, enter the location number and press the

"OK" softkey.

- OR -

Enter the number "9998" or the number "9999" into the "... magazine"

field in order to select the buffer as well as the required buffer location

in the "Location" field.

- OR -

Press the "Spindle" softkey to load a tool into the spindle and press the

"OK" softkey.

The tool is relocated to the specified magazine location, in the spindle

or in the buffer.

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Several magazines

If you have set up several magazines, then the "...relocate from magazine... location... to..."

window appears after pressing the "Relocate" softkey.

Select the desired magazine and location, and confirm your selection with "OK" to load the

tool.

8.8.3

Unload all tools

You have the option of unloading all tools from the magazine list. A single request

successively unloads the tools from the list.

Requirement

The following requirements must be satisfied so that the "Unload all" softkey is displayed and

available:

● Magazine management is set up

● There is no tool in the buffer / in the spindle

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Procedure

The magazine list is opened.

Press the "Unload all" softkey.

A prompt is displayed as to whether you really want to unload all tools.

Press the "OK" softkey to continue with the unloading of the tools.

The tools are unloaded from the magazine in ascending magazine

location number order.

Press the "Cancel" softkey if you wish to cancel the unloading operation.

Multiple load points

For a magazine, if more than one loading point was set-up, using the "Select loading point"

softkey, you have the option of opening a window in which you can assign a loading point to

a magazine.

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8.9

Sorting tool management lists

When you are working with many tools, with large magazines or several magazines, it is

useful to display the tools sorted according to different criteria. Then you will be able to find a

specific tool more easily in the lists.

Procedure

Select the "Parameter" operating area.

Press the "Tool list", "Tool wear" or "Magazine" softkey.

Press the ">>" and "Sort" softkeys.

The lists are displayed sorted numerically according to magazine

location.

Tool types are used to sort tools with the same magazine location.

Identical types (e.g. milling cutters), in turn, are sorted according to their

radius value.

Press the "Acc. to type" softkey to display the tools arranged by tool

type. Identical types (e.g. milling cutters) are sorted according to their

radius value.

- OR -

Press the "Acc. to name" softkey to display the tool names in

alphabetical order.

The replacement tool numbers are used to sort tools with the same

names.

- OR -

Press the "Acc. to T number" softkey to display the tool names sorted

numerically.

- OR -

Press the "Acc. to D number" softkey to display the tools sorted by D

number.

The list is sorted according to the specified criteria.

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8.10 Filtering the tool management lists

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

8.10

Filtering the tool management lists

The filter function allows you to filter-out tools with specific properties in the tool

management lists.

For instance, you have the option of displaying tools during machining that have already

reached the prewarning limit in order to prepare the corresponding tools to be loaded.

Filter criteria

● Only display the first cutting edge

● Only tools that are ready to use

● Only tools that have reached the prewarning limit

● Only tools with active code

● Only locked tools

● Only tools with remaining quantity of ... to ...

● Only tools with residual tool life of ... to ...

● Only tools with unloading marking

● Only tools with loading marking

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Note

Multiple selection

You have the option of selecting several criteria. You will receive an appropriate message if

conflicting filter options are selected.

You can configure OR logic operations for the various filter criteria.

References

A description of the configuration options is provided in

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

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Procedure

Select the "Parameter" operating area.

Press the "Tool list", "Tool wear" or "Magazine" softkey.

Press the ">>" and "Filter" softkeys.

The "Filter" window opens.

Activate the required filter criterion and press the "OK" softkey.

The tools that correspond to the selection criteria are displayed in the

list.

The active filter is displayed in the window header.

8.11

Specific search in the tool management lists

There is a search function in all tool management lists, where you can search for the

following objects:

● Tools

- You enter a tool name. You can narrow down your search by entering a replacement

tool number.

You have the option of only entering a part of the name as search term.

- Enter the D number and, if necessary, activate the "Active D number" checkbox.

● Magazine locations or magazines

If only one magazine is configured, then the search is only made for the magazine

location.

If several magazines are configured, then it is possible to search a specific magazine

location in a specific magazine or just to search in a specific magazine.

● Empty locations

If the lists with the location type are used, then the empty location search is made using

the location type and location size.

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Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Procedure

Select the "Parameter" operating area.

Press the "Tool list", "Tool wear" or "Magazine" softkey.

Press the ">>" and "Search" softkeys.

Press the "Tool" softkey if you wish to search for a specific tool.

- OR -

Press the "Magazine location" softkey if you wish to search for a

specific magazine location or a specific magazine.

- OR -

Press the "Empty location" softkey if you wish to search for a specific

empty location.

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8.12

Displaying tool details

All of the parameters of the selected tool are listed in the "Tool Details - All Parameters"

window.

The parameters are displayed, sorted according to the following criteria

● Tool data

● Grinding data (if grinding tools have been configured)

● Cutting edge data

● Monitoring data

Protection level

You require access level, key switch 3 (protection level 4) in order to edit the parameters in

the detail window.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Procedure

The tool list, the wear list, the OEM tool list or the magazine is opened.

Position the cursor to the desired tool.

If you are in the tool list or in the magazine, press the ">>" and "Details"

softkey.

- OR -

If you are in the wear list or OEM tool list, press the "Details" softkey.

The "Tool Details" window is displayed.

All of the available tool data is displayed in the list.

Press the "Grinding data" softkey if you want to display the grinding

data.

Press the softkey "Cutting edge data" if you wish to display the cutting

edge data.

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Press the softkey "Monitoring data" if you wish to display the monitoring

data.

Press the "Additional details" softkey.

The "Tool Details - All Parameters" window is opened.

All of the tool parameters are displayed in the list.

8.13

Changing a tool type

Procedure

The tool list, the wear list, the OEM tool list or the magazine is opened.

Position the cursor in the column "Type" of the tool that you wish to

change.

Press the <SELECT> key.

The "Tool types - Favorites" window opens.

Select the desired tool type in the list of favorites or select using the

softkeys "Cutters 100-199", "Drill 200-299", "Grinders 400-499" or "

Spec.tool 700-900".

Note: A grinding tool can only be changed into another grinding tool

type.

Press the "OK" softkey.

The new tool type is accepted and the corresponding icon is displayed

in the "Type" column.

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8.14 Settings for tool lists

8.14

Settings for tool lists

The "Settings" window provides the following options to set the view in the tool lists:

● Display only one magazine in the magazine sorting

- You limit the display to one magazine. The magazine is displayed with the assigned

buffer locations and the not-loaded tools.

- You use a configuration to specify whether the "Magazine selection" softkey jumps to

the next magazine or whether the "Magazine Selection" dialog for changing switches

to any magazine.

● Display only spindles in the buffer

In order to display during operation only the spindle location, the remaining locations of

the buffer will be hidden.

● Activating the adapter-transformed view

- The geometry lengths and the operation offsets are displayed transformed in the tool

list.

- The wear lengths and the sum offsets are displayed transformed in the tool wear list.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

References

Further information about configuring the settings are shown in the following reference:

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

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9.1

Overview

You can access programs at any time via the Program Manager for execution, editing,

copying, or renaming.

Programs that you no longer require can be deleted to release their storage space.

NOTICE

Possible interruption when executing from USB FlashDrive

Direct execution from a USB-FlashDrive is not recommended.

There is no protection against contact problems, falling out, breakage through knocking or

unintentional removal of the USB-FlashDrive during operation.

Disconnecting it during operation will result in the stopping of the machining and thus to the

workpiece being damaged.

Multiple clamping with ShopMill

With ShopMill, you can implement multiple clamping of identical or different workpieces with

optimization of the tool series.

Software options

Multiple clamping is only possible with ShopMill programs. You require the

"ShopTurn/ShopMill" option for this.

Storage for programs

Possible storage locations are:

● NC

● Local drive

● Network drives

● USB drives

● V24

● FTP drives

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9.1 Overview

Software options

To display the "Local drive" softkey, you require the "Additional HMI user

memory on CF card of the NCU" option (not for SINUMERIK Operate on

PCU50 or PC/PG).

Data exchange with other workstations

You have the following options for exchanging programs and data with other workstations:

● USB drives (e.g. USB-FlashDrive)

● Network drives

● FTP drive

Choosing storage locations

In the horizontal softkey bar, you can select the storage location that contains the directories

and programs that you want to display. In addition to the "NC" softkey, via which the passive

file system data can be displayed, additional softkeys can be displayed.

The "USB" softkey is only operational when an external storage medium is connected (e.g.

USB-FlashDrive on the USB port of the operator panel).

Displaying PDF and HTML documents

You can display HTML documents as well as PDFs on drives of the program manager (e.g.

in the local drive or USB) and via the data tree of the system data.

However, a preview of the documents is only possible for PDFs.

Note

FTP drive

It is not possible to preview documents on the FTP drive.

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9.1 Overview

Structure of the directories

In the overview, the symbols in the left-hand column have the following meaning:

See also

Storing any new file (Page 236)

9.4.3

Creating a new G code program

You can create G code programs and then render G code blocks for them in a

directory/workpiece.

Procedure

Select the "Program manager" operating area.

Select the desired storage location and position the cursor on the folder,

in which you would like to store the program.

Press the "New" softkey.

The "New G Code Program" window appears.

If necessary, select a template if any are available.

Select the file type (MPF or SPF).

If you are in the NC memory and have selected the file "Subprograms"

or "Part programs", you can create only one subprogram (SPF) or main

program (MPF) respectively.

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9.4 Creating a directory/program/job list/program list

Enter the desired program name and press the "OK" softkey.

Program names may be a maximum of 24 characters in length.

You can use all letters (with the exception of special characters,

language-specific special characters, Asian or Cyrillic characters),

numbers and underscores (_). The program type is appropriately

specified.

9.4.4

Storing any new file

In each directory or subdirectory you can create a file in any format that you specify.

Note

File extensions

In the NC memory, the extension must have 3 characters, and DIR or WPD are not

permitted.

In the NC memory, you can create the following file types under a workpiece using the "Any"

softkey.

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9.4 Creating a directory/program/job list/program list

Procedure

Select the "Program manager" operating area.

Select the desired storage location and position the cursor on the folder

in which you would like to create the file.

Press the "New" and "Any" softkeys.

The "Any New Program" window appears

Select a file type from the "Type" selection field (for example,

"Definitions GUD") and enter the name of the file to be created when

you have selected a workpiece directory in the NC memory.

The file automatically has the selected file format.

- OR -

Enter a name and file format for the file to be created (e.g. My_Text.txt).

The name can be a maximum of 24 characters long.

You can use any letters (except accented), digits or the underscore

symbol (_).

Press the "OK" softkey.

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9.4.5

Creating a job list

For every workpiece, you can create a job list for extended workpiece selection.

In the job list, you specify instructions for program selection in different channels.

Syntax

The job list contains the SELECT instructions.

SELECT <program> CH=<channel number> [DISK]

The SELECT instruction selects a program for execution in a specific NC channel. The

selected program must be loaded into the working memory of the NC. The DISK parameter

enables the selection of external execution (CF card, USB data carrier, network drive).

● <Program>

Absolute or relative path specification of the program to be selected.

Examples:

//NC/WCS.DIR/SHAFT.WPD/SHAFT1.MPF

– SHAFT2.MPF

● <Channel number>

Number of the NC channel in which the program is to be selected.

Example:

CH=2

● [DISK]

Optional parameter for programs that are not in the NC memory and are to be executed

"externally".

Example:

SELECT //remote/myshare/shaft3.mpf CH=1 DISK

Comment

Comments are identified in the job list by ";" at the start of the line or by round brackets.

Template

You can select a template from Siemens or the machine manufacturer when creating a new

job list.

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Executing a workpiece

If the "Select" softkey is selected for a workpiece, the syntax of the associated job list is

checked and then executed. The cursor can also be placed on the job list for selection.

Procedure

Select the "Program manager" operating area.

Press the "NC" softkey, and in directory "Workpieces" place the cursor

on the program for which you wish to create a job list.

Press the "New" and "Any" softkeys.

The "Any New Program" window opens.

Select entry "Job list JOB" from the "Type" selection field and enter a

name and press the "OK" softkey.

9.4.6

Creating a program list

You can also enter programs in a program list that are then selected and executed from the

PLC.

The program list may contain up to 100 entries.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Procedure

Select the "Program manager" operating area.

Press the menu forward key and the "Program list" softkey.

The "Prog.-list" window opens.

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Place the cursor in the desired line (program number).

Press the "Select program" softkey.

The "Programs" window opens. The data tree of the NC memory with

workpiece, part program and subprogram directory is displayed.

Place the cursor on the desired program and press the "OK" softkey.

The selected program is inserted in the first line of the list together with

its path.

- OR -

Enter the program name directly in the list.

If you are making entries manually, check that the path is correct (e.g.

//NC/WKS.DIR/MEINPROGRAMM.WPD/MEINPROGRAMM.MPF).

//NC and the extension (.MPF) may be added automatically.

With multi-channel machines, you can specify in which channel the

program is to be selected.

To remove a program from the list, place the cursor on the appropriate

line and press the "Delete" softkey.

- OR -

To delete all programs from the program list, press the "Delete all"

softkey.

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9.5 Creating templates

9.5

Creating templates

You can store your own templates to be used for creating part programs and workpieces.

These templates provide the basic framework for further editing.

You can use them for any part programs or workpieces you have created.

Storage location for templates

The templates used to create part programs or workpieces are stored in the following

directories:

HMI Data/Templates/Manufacturer/Part programs or Workpieces

HMI Data/Templates/User/Part programs or Workpieces

Procedure

Select the "Start-up" operating area.

Press the "System data" softkey.

Position the cursor on the file that you wish to store as a template and

press the "Copy" softkey.

Select the directory in which you want to store the data - "Part

programs" or "Workpieces" - and press the "Paste" softkey.

Stored templates can be selected when a part program or a workpiece

is being created.

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9.6 Searching directories and files

9.6

Searching directories and files

You have the possibility of searching in the Program Manager for certain directories and

files.

Note

Search with place holders

The following place holders simplify the search:

• "*": replaces any character string

• "?": replaces any character

Search strategy

The search is made in all of the selected directories and their subdirectories.

If the cursor is positioned on a file, then a search is made from the higher-level directory.

Note

Searching in opened directories

Open the closed directories for a successful search.

Procedure

Select the "Program Manager" operating area.

Select the storage location in which you wish to perform the search and

then press the ">>" and "Search" softkeys.

The "Find file" window appears.

Enter the desired search term in the "Text" field.

Note: When searching for a file, enter the complete name with

extension (e.g. DRILLING.MPF).

When required, activate the checkbox "Observe upper and lower case".

Press the "OK" softkey to start the search.

If a corresponding directory or file is found, then it is marked.

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9.7 Displaying the program in the Preview.

Press the "Continue search" and "OK" softkeys if the directory or the file

does not correspond to the required result.

- OR -

Press the "Cancel" softkey when you want to cancel the search.

9.7

Displaying the program in the Preview.

You can show the content on a program in a preview before you start editing.

Procedure

Select the "Program manager" operating area.

Select a storage location and place the cursor on the relevant program.

Press the ">>" and "Preview window" softkeys.

The "Preview: ..." window opens.

Press the "Preview window" softkey again to close the window.

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9.8 Selecting several directories/programs

9.8

Selecting several directories/programs

You can select several files and directories for further processing. When you select a

directory, all directories and files located beneath it are also selected.

Note

Selected files

If you have selected individual files in a directory, then this selection is canceled when the

directory is closed.

If the complete directory with all of the files included in it are selected, then this selection is

kept when closing the directory.

Procedure

Select the "Program manager" operating area.

Choose the desired storage location and position the cursor on the file

or directory from which you would like your selection to start.

Press the "Select" softkey.

The softkey is active.

Select the required directories/programs with the cursor keys or mouse.

Press the "Select" softkey again to deactivate the cursor keys.

Canceling a selection

By reselecting an element, the existing selection is canceled.

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9.8 Selecting several directories/programs

Selecting via keys

Key combination

Meaning

Renders or expands a selection.

You can only select individual elements.

Renders a consecutive selection.

A previously existing selection is canceled.

Selecting with the mouse

Key combination

Meaning

Left mouse

Click on element: The element is selected.

A previously existing selection is canceled.

Left mouse +

Expand selection consecutively up to the next click.

Pressed

Left mouse +

Expand selection to individual elements by clicking.

An existing selection will expand to include the element you clicked.

Pressed

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9.9 Copying and pasting a directory/program

9.9

Copying and pasting a directory/program

To create a new directory or program that is similar to an existing program, you can save

time by copying the old directory or program and only changing selected programs or

program blocks.

The capability of copying and pasting directories and programs can also be used to

exchange data with other systems via USB/network drives (e.g. USB FlashDrive).

Copied files or directories can be pasted in a different location.

Note

You can only paste directories on local drives and on USB or network drives.

Note

Write protection

If the current directory is write-protected for the user, then the function is not offered.

Note

When you copy directories, any missing endings are added automatically.

All letters (except accented characters), numbers, and underscores are permitted for name

assignment. The names are automatically converted to upper-case letters, and extra dots

are converted to underscores.

Example

If the name is not changed during the copy procedure, a copy is created automatically:

MYPROGRAM.MPF is copied to MYPROGRAM__1.MPF. The next time it is copied, it is

changed to MYPROGRAM__2.MPF, etc.

If the files MYPROGRAM.MPF, MYPROGRAM__1.MPF, and MYPROGRAM__3.MPF

already exist in a directory, MYPROGRAM__2.MPF is created as the next copy of

MYPROGRAM.MPF.

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9.9 Copying and pasting a directory/program

Procedure

Select the "Program manager" operating area.

Choose the desired storage location and position the cursor on the file

or directory which you would like to copy.

Press the "Copy" softkey.

Select the directory in which you want to paste your copied

directory/program.

Press the "Paste" softkey.

If a directory/program of the same name already exists in this directory,

you are are informed. You are requested to assign a new name,

otherwise the directory/program is assigned a name by the system.

If the name contains illegal characters or is too long, a prompt will

appear for you to enter a permissible name.

Press the "OK" or "Overwrite all" softkey if you want to overwrite

existing directories/programs.

- OR -

Press the "No overwriting" softkey if you do not want to overwrite

already existing directories/programs.

- OR -

Press the "Skip" softkey if the copy operation is to be continued with the

next file.

- OR -

Enter another name if you want to paste the directory/program under

another name and press the "OK" softkey.

Note

Copying files in the same directory

You cannot copy files to the same directory. You must copy the file under a new name.

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9.10 Deleting a directory/program

9.10

Deleting a directory/program

Delete programs or directories from time to time that you are no longer using to maintain a

clearer overview of your data management. Back up the data beforehand, if necessary, on

an external data medium (e.g. USB FlashDrive) or on a network drive.

Please note that when you delete a directory, all programs, tool data and zero point data and

subdirectories that this directory contains are deleted.

Procedure

Select the "Program manager" operating area.

Choose the desired storage location and position the cursor on the file

or directory that you would like to delete.

Press the ">>" and "Delete" softkeys.

A prompt appears as to whether you really want to delete the file or

directory.

Press the "OK" softkey to delete the program/directory.

- OR -.

Press the "Cancel" softkey to cancel the process.

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9.11 Changing file and directory properties

9.11

Changing file and directory properties

Information on directories and files can be displayed in the "Properties for ..." window.

Information on the creation date is displayed near the file's path and name.

You can change names.

Changing access rights

Access rights for execution, writing, listing and reading are displayed in the "Properties"

window.

● Execute: Is used for the selection for execution

● Write: Controls the changing and deletion of a file or a directory

For NC files, you have the option to set the access rights from keyswitch 0 to the current

access level, to be set separately for each file.

If an access level is higher than the current access level, it cannot be changed.

For external files (e.g. on a local drive), the access rights are displayed to you only if settings

have been executed for these files by the machine manufacturer. They cannot be changed

via the "Properties" window.

Settings for the access rights to directories and files

Via a configuration file and MD 51050, access rights of the directories and file types of the

NC and user memory (local drive) can be changed and pre-assigned.

References

A detailed description of the configuration can be found in the following documentation:

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

Procedure

Select the program manager.

Choose the desired storage location and position the cursor on the file

or directory whose properties you want to display or change.

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Press the ">>" and "Properties" softkeys.

The "Properties from ..." window appears.

Enter any necessary changes.

Note: You can save changes via the user interface in the NC memory.

Press the "OK" softkey to save the changes.

9.12

Set up drives

9.12.1

Overview

Up to eight connections to so-called logical drives (data carriers) can be configured. These

drives can be accessed in the "Program manager" and "Startup" operating areas.

The following logical drives can be set up:

● USB interface

● CompactFlash card of the NCU, only for SINUMERIK Operate in the NCU

● Network drives

● Local hard disk of the PCU, only for SINUMERIK Operate on the PCU

Software option

In order to use the CompactFlash card as data carrier, you require the "Additional

HMI user memory on CF card of the NCU" option (not for SINUMERIK Operate on

PCU or PC).

Note

The USB interfaces of the NCU are not available for SINUMERIK Operate and therefore

cannot be configured.

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9.12.2

Setting up drives

The "Set Up Drives" window is available in the "Start-up" operating area for configuration.

File

The created configuration data is stored in the "logdrive.ini" file. This file is located in the

/user/sinumerik/hmi/cfg directory.

General information

Entry

Meaning

Type

No drive

No drive defined.

USB local

Access to the USB memory medium is only realized via

the TCU to which it is connected.

USB drives are automatically identified if the memory

medium is inserted when SINUMERIK Operate powers-

up.

USB global

All of the TCUs in the plant network can access the USB

memory medium.

- USB global is not possible under Windows!

NW Windows/Linux

Network drive

Local drive

Hard disk or user memory on the CompactFlash card.

FTP

Access to an external FTP server.

Connection

Front

USB interface that is located at the front of the operator

panel.

X203/X204

USB interface X203/X204 that is located at the rear of the

operator panel.

X204

For SIMATIC Thin Client the USB interface is X204.

Device

Names of the TCU to which the USB storage medium is

connected, e.g. tcu1. The NCU must already know the

TCU name.

Partition

Partition number on the USB memory medium, e.g. 1.

If a USB hub is used, specify the USB port of the hub.

Port

Interface for the FTP connection. The default port is 21.

Disconnect

After a disconnect timeout, the FTP connection is

disconnected. The timeout can be between 1 and 150 s.

10 s is the default setting.

Path

• Start direct directory of the data carrier that is

connected via the local drive.

• Network path to a directory that has been released in

the network. This path must always start with "//", e.g.

//Server01/share3.

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Entry

Meaning

Access level

Assign access rights to the connections: From access

level 7 (keyswitch position 0) to access level 1

(manufacturer).

The particular assigned access level applies to all

operating areas.

Softkey text

2 lines are available as labeling text for the softkey. %n is

accepted as a line separator.

If the first line is too long, then it is automatically

separated into several lines.

If a blank is present, then this is used as line separator.

Softkey icon

No icon

No icon is displayed on the softkey.

sk_usb_front.png

The icon file name displayed on the softkey.

sk_local_drive.png

sk_network_drive_ftp.p

Text file

slpmdialog

File for softkey dependent on the language. If nothing is

specified in the input fields, the text appears on the

Text context

SlPmDialog

softkey as was specified in the input field "Softkey text".

If your own text files are saved, then the text ID, which is

used to search for the text file, is specified in the "Softkey

text" input field.

User name

Enter the user name and the corresponding password for

which the directory is enabled on the server. The

Password

password is displayed in encoded form as string of "*"

characters and is stored in the "logdrive.ini" file.

Error messages

Error message

Meaning

Error occurred when closing a connection.

An existing drive was not able to be deactivated.

Error occurred when establishing a connection.

Drive connection was not able to be established.

Error occurred while establishing a connection:

Drive connection was not able to be established.

Incorrect entry or no authorization.

Incorrect data

The entered data is either incorrect or

inconsistent.

Function not available

The function is not supported with the current

software release.

Unknown error - error code:%1

Error was not able to be assigned.

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Procedure

Select the "Start-up" operating area.

Press the "HMI" and "Log. drive" softkeys.

The "Set Up Drives" window opens.

Select the data for the corresponding drive or enter the necessary data.

Press the "Activate drive" softkey.

The drive is activated.

The operating system now checks the entered data and whether the

connection is established. An OK message is output in the dialog line if

an error is not identified.

The drive can be accessed.

- OR -

If the operating system identifies an error, then you receive an error

message.

Press the "OK" softkey.

You then return to the "Set Up Drives" window. Check and correct your

entries and re-activate the drive.

If you press the "OK" softkey, the modified data is accepted without any

feedback message. You do not receive any message about a successful

or unsuccessful connection.

If you press the "Cancel" softkey, then all of the data that has not been

activated is rejected.

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9.13 Viewing PDF documents

9.13

Viewing PDF documents

You have the option of displaying HTML documents, as well as PDFs, on all drives of the

program manager via the data tree of the system data.

Note

A preview of the documents is only possible for PDFs.

Procedure

In the "Program manager" operating area, select the desired storage

medium.

- OR -

Select the desired storage location in the "Commissioning" operating

area in the data tree of the "System data".

Position the cursor on the PDF or the HTML file that you want to

display, and press the "Open" softkey.

The selected file is displayed on the screen.

The storage path of the document is displayed in the status bar. The

current page as well as the total number of pages of the document are

displayed.

Press the "Zoom +" or "Zoom -" softkey to enlarge of reduce the size of

the display.

Press the "Search" softkey if you want to search for specific texts in the

PDF.

Press the "View" softkey to change the representation of the PDF.

A new vertical softkey bar appears.

Press the "Zoom page width" softkey to display the document in full

width on the screen.

- OR -

Press the "Zoom page height" softkey to display the document with full

height on the screen.

- OR -

Press the "Rotate left" softkey to rotate the document through 90

degrees to the left.

- OR -

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Press the "Rotate right" softkey to rotate the document through 90

degrees to the right.

Press the "Back" softkey to return to the previous window.

Press the "Close" softkey to exit the PDF display.

9.14

EXTCALL

The EXTCALL command can be used to access files on a local drive, USB data carriers or

network drives from a part program.

The programmer can set the source directory with the setting data SD $SC42700

EXT_PROG_PATH and then specify the file name of the subprogram to be loaded with the

EXTCALL command.

Supplementary conditions

The following supplementary conditions must be taken into account with EXTCALL calls:

● You can only call files with the MPF or SPF extension via EXTCALL from a network drive.

● The files and paths must comply with the NCK naming conventions (max. 25 characters

for the name, 3 characters for the identifier).

● A program is found on a network drive with the EXTCALL command if

- with SD $SC42700 EXT_PROG_PATH the search path refers to the network drive or

a directory contained on the network drive. The program must be stored directly on

that level, no subdirectories are searched.

- without SD $SC42700 the correct location of the program is specified in the EXTCALL

call itself by means of a fully qualified path that can also point to a subdirectory of the

network drive.

● For programs that were generated on external storage media (Windows system) observe

upper- and lower-case syntax.

Note

Maximum path length for EXTCALL

The path length must not exceed 112 characters. The path comprises the contents of the

setting data (SD $SC42700) and the path data for EXTCALL call from the part program.

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Examples of EXTCALL calls

The setting data can be used to perform a targeted search for the program.

●

Call of USB drive on TCU (USB storage device on interface X203), if SD42700 is empty:

e.g. EXTCALL "//TCU/TCU1 /X203 ,1/TEST.SPF"

- OR -

Call of USB drive on TCU (USB storage device on interface X203), if SD42700

"//TCU/TCU1 /X203 ,1" contains: EXTCALL "TEST.SPF"

●

Call of the USB front connection (USB-FlashDrive), if SD $SC 42700 is empty: e.g.

EXTCALL "//ACTTCU/FRONT,1/TEST.SPF"

- OR -

Call of USB front connection (USB-FlashDrive), if SD42700 "//ACTTCU/FRONT,1"

contains: EXTCALL "TEST.SPF"

●

Call of network drive, if SD42700 is empty: e.g. EXTCALL "//computer name/enabled

drive/TEST.SPF"

- OR -

Call of the network drive, if SD $SC42700 "//Computer name/enabled drive" contains:

EXTCALL "TEST.SPF"

●

Use of the HMI user memory (local drive):

- On the local drive, you have created the directories part programs (mpf.dir),

subprograms (spf.dir) and workpieces (wks.dir) with the respective workpiece

directories (.wpd):

SD42700 is empty: EXTCALL "TEST.SPF"

The same search sequence is used on the CompactFlash card as in the NCK part

program memory.

- On the local drive, you have created your own directory (e.g. my.dir):

Specification of the complete path: e.g. EXTCALL

"/card/user/sinumerik/data/prog/my.dir/TEST.SPF"

A search is performed for the specified file.

Note

Abbreviations for local drive, CompactFlash card and USB front connection

As abbreviation for the local drive, the CompactFlash card and the USB front

connection you can use the abbreviation LOCAL_DRIVE:, CF_CARD: and USB: (e.g.

EXTCALL "LOCAL_DRIVE:/spf.dir/TEST.SPF").

Alternatively, you can also use the abbreviations CF_Card and LOCAL_DRIVE.

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9.14 EXTCALL

Software options

To display the "Local drive" softkey, you require the "Additional HMI user

memory on CF card of the NCU" option (not for SINUMERIK Operate on

PCU50 / PC).

NOTICE

Possible interruption when executing from USB FlashDrive

Direct execution from a USB-FlashDrive is not recommended.

There is no protection against contact problems, falling out, breakage through knocking or

unintentional removal of the USB-FlashDrive during operation.

Disconnecting it during operation will result in immediate stopping of the machining and,

thus, to the workpiece being damaged.

Machine manufacturer

Processing EXTCALL calls can be enabled and disabled.

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

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9.15

Backing up data

9.15.1

Generating an archive in the Program Manager

You have the option of archiving individual files from the NC memory and the local drive.

Archive formats

You have the option of saving your archive in the binary and punched tape format.

Save target

The archive folder of the system data in the "Startup" operating area as well as USB and

network drives are available as save target.

Procedure

Select the "Program Manager" operating area.

Select the storage location for the file/files to be archived.

In the directories, select the required file from which you want to create

an archive.

- OR -

If you want to back up several files or directories, press the "Select"

softkey and, using the cursor keys or the mouse, select the required

directories or files.

Press the ">>" and "Archive" softkeys.

Press the "Generate archive" softkey.

The "Generate Archive: Select archiving" window opens.

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

softkey, enter the required search term in the search dialog and press

the "OK" softkey 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.

- OR -

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Select the required storage location, press the "New directory" softkey,

enter the required name in the "New directory" window and press the

"OK" softkey to create a directory.

Press "OK".

The "Generate Archive: Name" window opens.

Select the format (e.g. archive ARC (binary format)), enter the desired

name and press the "OK" softkey.

A message informs you if archiving was successful.

9.15.2

Generating an archive via the system data

If you only want to backup specific data, then you can select the desired files directly from

the data tree and generate an archive.

Archive formats

You have the option of saving your archive in the binary and punched tape format.

You can display the contents of the selected files (XML, ini, hsp, syf files, programs) in a

preview.

You can display information about the file, such as path, name, date of creation and change,

in a Properties window.

Precondition

The access rights depend on the relevant areas and range from protection level 7 (key

switch position 0) to protection level 2 (password: Service).

Storage locations

● CompactFlash card under

/user/sinumerik/data/archive, or

/oem/sinumerik/data/archive

● All configured logical drives (USB, network drives)

Software option

In order to save archives on the CompactFlash card in the user area you

require the option "Additional HMI user memory on CF card of NCU".

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NOTICE

Possible data loss when using USB flash drives

USB-FlashDrives are not suitable as persistent memory media.

Procedure

Select the "Startup" operating area.

Press the "System data" softkey.

The data tree opens.

In the data tree, select the required files from which you want to

generate an archive.

- OR -

If you want to back up several files or directories, press the "Select"

softkey and, using the cursor keys or the mouse, select the required

directories or files.

If you press the ">>" softkey, further softkeys are displayed on the

vertical bar.

Press the "Preview window" softkey.

The contents of the selected file are displayed in a small window. Press

the "Preview window" softkey again to close the window.

Press the "Properties" softkey.

Information about the selected file is displayed in a small window. Press

the "OK" softkey to close the window.

Press the "Search" softkey.

Enter the required search term in the search dialog and press the "OK"

softkey 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 "Archive" and "Generate archive" softkeys.

The "Generate Archive: Select Storage Location" window opens.

The "Archive" folder with the subfolders "User" and "Manufacturer" as

well as the storage media (e.g. USB) are displayed.

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Select the required location for archiving and press the "New directory"

softkey to create a suitable subdirectory.

The "New Directory" window opens.

10.

Enter the required name and press the "OK" softkey.

The directory is created below the selected folder.

11.

Press the "OK" softkey.

The "Generate Archive: Name" window opens.

12.

Select the format (e.g. archive ARC (binary format)), enter the desired

name and press the "OK" softkey to archive the file/files.

A message informs you if archiving was successful.

13.

Press the "OK" softkey to confirm the message and end the archiving

operation.

An archive file in .arc format is created in the selected directory.

9.15.3

Reading in an archive in the Program Manager

In the "Program Manager" operating area, you have the option of reading in archives from

the archive folder of the system data as well as from configured USB and network drives.

Software option

In order to read-in user archives in the "Program Manager" operating area,

you require the option "Additional HMI memory on CF Card of NCU" (not for

SINUMERIK Operate on PCU50 / PC).

Procedure

Select the "Program Manager" operating area.

Press the "Archive" and "Read in archive" softkeys.

The "Read in archive: Select archive" window opens.

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Select the archive storage location and position the cursor on the

required archive.

Note: When the option is not set, the folder for user archives is

only displayed if the folder contains at least one archive.

- OR -

Press the "Search" softkey and in the search dialog, enter the

name of the archive file with file extension (*.arc) if you wish to

search for a specific archive and press the "OK" softkey.

Press the "OK" or "Overwrite all" softkey to overwrite existing files.

- OR -

Press the "Do not overwrite" softkey if you do not want to

overwrite already existing files.

- OR -

Press the "Skip" softkey if the read-in operation is to be continued

with the next file.

The "Read In Archive" window opens and a progress message

box appears for the read-in process.

You will then obtain a "Read error log for archive" in which the

skipped or overwritten files are listed.

Press the "Cancel" softkey to cancel the read-in process.

See also

Searching directories and files (Page 242)

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9.15.4

Read in archive from system data

If you want to read in a specific archive, you can select this directly from the data tree.

Procedure

Select the "Start-up" operating area.

Press the "System data" softkey.

In the data tree below the "Archive" directory, in the "User" folder,

select the file that you wish to read in.

Press the "Read in" softkey.

Press the "OK" or "Overwrite all" softkey to overwrite existing files.

- OR -

Press the "Do not overwrite" softkey if you do not want to

overwrite already existing files.

- OR -

Press the "Skip" softkey if the read-in operation is to be continued

with the next file.

The "Read In Archive" window opens and a progress message

box appears for the read-in process.

You will then obtain a "Read error log for archive" in which the

skipped or overwritten files are listed.

Press the "Cancel" softkey to cancel the read-in process.

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9.16 Setup data

9.16

Setup data

Apart from programs, you can also save tool data and zero point settings.

You can use this option, for example, to backup the required tools and zero point data for a

specific G code program. If you want to execute this program at a later point in time, you will

then have quick access to the relevant settings.

Even tool data that you have measured on an external tool setting station can be copied

easily into the tool management system using this option.

Note

Backing up setup data from part programs

Setup data from part programs can only be backed up if they have been saved in the

"Workpieces" directory.

For part programs, which are located in the "Part programs" directory, "Save setup data" is

not listed.

Backing up data

Data

Tool data

• No

• Complete tool list

Magazine assignment

• Yes

• No

Zero points

• No

The selection box "Basis zero point" is hidden

• All

Basic zero points

• No

• Yes

Directory

The directory is displayed, in which the selected program is located.

File name

Here you have the option of changing the suggested file names.

Note

Magazine assignment

You can only read out the magazine assignments if your system provides support for loading

and unloading tool data to and from the magazine.

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Procedure

Select the "Program Manager" operating area.

Position the cursor on the program whose tool and zero point

data you wish to back up.

Press the ">>" and "Archive" softkeys.

Press the "Setup data" softkey.

The "Backup setup data" window opens.

Select the data you want to back up.

When required, change the specified name of the originally

selected program here in the "File name" field.

Press the "OK" softkey.

The setup data will be set up in the same directory in which the

selected program is stored.

The file is automatically saved as INI file.

Note

Program selection

If a main program as well as an INI file with the same name are in a directory, when

selecting the main program, initially, the INI file is automatically started. In this way,

unwanted tool data can be changed.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

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9.16.1

Reading-in set-up data

When reading-in, you can select which of the backed-up data you wish to read-in:

● Tool data

● Magazine assignment

● Zero points

● Basic zero point

Tool data

Depending on which data you have selected, the system behaves as follows:

● Complete tool list

First, all tool management data are deleted and then the saved data are imported.

● All tool data used in the program

If at least one of the tools to be read in already exists in the tool management system,

you can choose between the following options.

Select the "Replace all" softkey to import all tool data. Any existing tools

will now be overwritten without a warning prompt.

- OR -

Press the "Do not overwrite" softkey if existing tools must not be

overwritten.

Already existing tools are skipped, without you receiving any queries.

- OR -

Press the "Skip" softkey if already existing tools are not to be

overwritten.

For an already existing tool, you receive a query.

Selecting loading point

For a magazine, if more than one loading point was set-up, using the "Select loading point"

softkey, you have the option of opening a window in which you can assign a loading point to

a magazine.

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Procedure

Select the "Program Manager" operating area.

Position the cursor on the file with the backed-up tool and zero point

data (*.INI) that you wish to re-import.

Press the <Cursor right> key

- OR -

Double-click the file.

The "Read-in setup data" window opens.

Select the data (e.g. magazine assignment) that you wish to read-in.

Press the "OK" softkey.

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9.17 RS-232-C

9.17

RS-232-C

9.17.1

Reading-in and reading-out archives

Availability of the RS-232-C serial interface

You have the option of reading-out and reading-in archives in the "Program manager"

operating area as well as in the "Start-up" operating area via the RS-232-C serial interface.

● SINUMERIK Operate on the NCU:

The softkeys for the RS-232-C are available as soon as an option module is connected

and the slot is occupied.

● SINUMERIK Operate on the PCU:

The softkeys for the RS-232-C are always available.

Reading-out archives

The files to be sent (directories or individual files) are zipped in an archive (*.ARC). If you

send an archive (*.arc), this is sent directly without being additionally zipped. If you have

selected an archive (*.arc) together with an additional file (e.g. directory), then these are

zipped into a new archive and are then sent.

Reading-in archives

Only archives can be read-in via the RS-232-C. These are transferred and then

subsequently unzipped.

Note

Start-up archive

If you read in a start-up archive via the RS-232-C, then this is immediately activated.

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Externally processing the punched tape format

If you wish to externally process an archive, then generate this in the punched tape format.

Using the SinuCom commissioning and service tool SinuCom ARC, you can process the

archive in the binary format and in the commissioning archive.

Procedure

Select the "Program manager" operating area, and press the

"NC" or "Local drive" softkey.

- OR -

Select the "Start-up" operating area and press the "System data"

softkey.

Reading-out archives

Select the directories or the files that you wish to send via RS-

232-C.

Press the ">>" and "Archive" softkeys.

Press the "RS-232-C send" softkey.

- OR -

Reading in an archive

Press the "RS-232-C receive" softkey if you wish to read-in files

via RS-232-C.

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V24 setting

Meaning

Protocol

The following protocols are supported for transfer via the V24 interface:

• RTS/CTS (default setting)

• Xon/Xoff

Transfer

It is also possible to use a secure protocol for data transfer (ZMODEM

protocol).

• Normal (default setting)

• secure

For the selected interface, secure data transfer is set in conjunction

with handshake RTS/CTS.

Baud rate

Transfer rate: Transfer rates of up to 115 kbaud can be selected. The

baud rate that can be used depends on the connected device, the

cable length and the general electrical conditions.

•

110

•

19200 (default)

• ...

•

115200

Archive format

• Punched tape format (default setting)

• Binary format (PC format)

V24 settings (details)

Interface

• COM1

Parity

Parity bits are used for error detection: The parity bits are added to the

coded characters to make the number of positions set to "1" an uneven

number (uneven parity) or to an even number (even parity).

• None (default setting)

• Odd

• Even

Stop bits

Number of stop bits for asynchronous data transfer.

•

1 (default)

•

Data bits

Number of data bits for asynchronous data transfer.

•

5 bits

• ...

•

-8 bits (default setting)

XON (hex)

Only for punched tape format

XOFF (hex)

Only for punched tape format

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V24 setting

Meaning

End of data transfer (hex)

Only for punched tape format

Stop with end of data transfer character

The default setting for the end of data transfer character is (HEX) 1A

Time monitoring (sec)

Time monitoring

For data transfer problems or at the end of data transfer (without end

of data transfer character) data transfer is interrupted after the

specified number of seconds.

The time monitoring is controlled by a time generator (clock) that is

started with the first character and is reset with each transferred

character.

The time monitoring can be set (seconds).

Procedure

Select the "Program Manager" operating area.

Press the "NC" or "Local drive" softkey.

Press the ">>" and "Archive" softkeys.

Select the "V24 settings" softkey.

The "Interface: V24" window is opened.

The interface settings are displayed.

Press the "Details" softkey if you wish to view and process

additional settings for the interface.

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10.1

Overview

The "Teach in" function can be used to edit programs in the "AUTO" and "MDA" modes. You

can create and modify simple traversing blocks.

You traverse the axes manually to specific positions in order to implement simple machining

sequences and make them reproducible. The positions you approach are applied.

In "AUTO" teach-in mode, the selected program is "taught".

In "MDA" teach-in mode, you teach to the MDA buffer.

External programs, which may have been rendered offline, can therefore be adjusted and

modified according to need.

10.2

General sequence

Select the desired program block, press the relevant softkey "Teach

position", "Rap. tra. G01", "Straight line G1" or "Circ. interm. pos. CIP",

and "Circ. end pos. CIP" and traverse the axes to change the program

block.

You can only overwrite a block with a block of the same type.

- OR -

Position the cursor at the desired point in the program, press the

relevant softkey "Teach position", "Rap. tra. G01", "Straight line G1" or

"Circ. interp. pos. CIP", and "Circ. end pos. CIP" and traverse the axes

to insert a new program block.

In order for the block to be inserted, the cursor must be positioned in an

empty line using the cursor key and input key.

Press the "Accept" softkey to teach-in the modified or new program

block.

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Note

All defined axes are "taught in" in the first teach-in block. In all additional teach-in blocks,

only axes modified by axis traversing or manual input are "taught in".

If you exit teach-in mode, this sequence begins again.

Operating mode or operating area switchover

If you switch to another operating mode or operating area in teach-in mode, the position

changes will be canceled and teach-in mode will be cleared.

10.3

Inserting a block

You have the option of traversing the axes and writing the current actual values directly to a

new position block.

Requirement

"AUTO" mode: The program to be edited is selected.

Proceed as follows

Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <AUTO> or <MDA> key.

Press the <TEACH IN> key.

Press the "Teach prog." softkey.

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Traverse the axes to the relevant position.

Press the "Teach position" softkey.

A new program block with the current actual position values will be

created.

10.3.1

Input parameters for teach-in blocks

Parameters for teach-in of position and teach-in of G0, G1, and circle end position CIP

Parameter

Description

Approach position in X direction

Approach position in Y direction

Approach position in Z direction

Feedrate (mm/r; mm/min) - only for teach-in of G1 and circle end position CIP

Parameters for teach-in of circle intermediate position CIP

Parameter

Description

Coordinate of the circle center point in the X direction

Coordinate of the circle center point in the Y direction

Coordinate of the circle center point in the Z direction

Transition types for teach-in of position and teach-in of G0 and G1, and ASPLINE

The following parameters are offered for the transition:

Parameter

Description

G60

Exact stop

G64

Corner rounding

G641

Programmable corner rounding

G642

Axis-specific corner rounding

G643

Block-internal corner rounding

G644

Axis dynamics corner rounding

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Motion types for teach-in of position and teach-in of G0 and G1

The following motion parameters are offered:

Parameter

Description

Path-synchronous

PTP

Point-to-point

PTPG0

Only G0 point-to-point

Transition behavior at the beginning and end of the spline curve

The following motion parameters are offered:

Parameter

Description

Start

BAUTO

Automatic calculation

BNAT

Curvature is zero or natural

BTAN

Tangential

End

EAUTO

Automatic calculation

ENAT

Curvature is zero or natural

ETAN

Tangential

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10.4

Teach-in via Windows

10.4.1

General information

The cursor must be positioned on an empty line.

The windows for pasting program blocks contain input and output fields for the actual values

in the WCS. Depending on the default setting, selection fields with parameters for motion

behavior and motion transition are available.

When first selected, the input fields are empty unless axes were already traversed before the

window was selected.

All data from the input/output fields are transferred to the program via the "Accept" softkey.

Precondition

"AUTO" mode: The program to be edited is selected.

Procedure

Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <AUTO> or <MDA> key.

Press the <TEACH IN> key.

Press the "Teach prog." softkey.

Use the cursor and input keys to position the cursor at the desired point

in the program.

If an empty row is not available, insert one.

Press the softkeys "Rap. tra. G0", "Straight line G1", or Circ. interm.

pos. CIP" and "Circ. end pos. CIP".

The relevant windows with the input fields are displayed.

Traverse the axes to the relevant position.

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Press the "Accept" softkey.

A new program block will be inserted at the cursor position.

- OR -

Press the "Cancel" softkey to cancel your input.

10.4.2

Teach in rapid traverse G0

You traverse the axes and teach-in a rapid traverse block with the approached positions.

Note

Selection of axes and parameters for teach-in

You can select the axes to be included in the teach-in block in the "Settings" window.

You also specify here whether motion and transition parameters are offered for teach-in.

10.4.3

Teach in straight G1

You traverse the axes and teach-in a machining block (G1) with the approached positions.

Note

Selection of axes and parameters for teach-in

You can select the axes to be included in the teach-in block in the "Settings" window.

You also specify here whether motion and transition parameters are offered for teach-in.

10.4.4

Teaching in circle intermediate and circle end point CIP

Enter the intermediate and end positions for the circle interpolation CIP. You teach-in each of

these separately in a separate block. The order in which you program these two points is not

specified.

Note

Make sure that the cursor position does not change during teach-in of the two positions.

You teach-in the intermediate position in the "Circle intermediate position CIP" window.

You teach-in the end position in the "Circle end position CIP" window.

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The intermediate or interpolation point is only taught-in with geometry axes. For this reason,

at least 2 geometry axes must be set up for the transfer.

Note

Selection of axes for teach in

You can select the axes to be included in the teach-in block in the "Settings" window.

10.4.5

Teach-in A spline

For Akima-spline interpolation, you enter interpolation points that are connected by a smooth

curve.

Enter a starting point and specify a transition at the beginning and end.

You teach-in each interpolation point via "Teach in of position".

Software option

You require the "Spline-Interpolation" option for A Spline interpolation.

Note

The relevant option bit must be set to enable you to program a spline interpolation.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Procedure

Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <AUTO> or <MDA> key.

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Press the <TEACH IN> key.

Press the "Teach prog." softkey.

Press the ">>" and "ASPLINE" softkeys.

The "Akima-spline" window opens with the input fields.

Traverse the axes to the required position and if necessary, set the

transition type for the starting point and end point.

Press the "Accept" softkey.

A new program block will be inserted at the cursor position.

- OR -

Press the "Cancel" softkey to cancel your input.

Note

Selection of axes and parameters for teach-in

You can select the axes to be included in the teach-in block in the "Settings" window.

You also specify here whether motion and transition parameters are offered for teach-in.

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10.5 Editing a block

10.5

Editing a block

You can only overwrite a program block with a teach-in block of the same type.

The axis values displayed in the relevant window are actual values, not the values to be

overwritten in the block.

Note

If you wish to change any variable in a block in the program block window other than the

position and its parameters, then we recommend alphanumerical input.

Requirement

The program to be processed is selected.

Procedure

Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <AUTO> or <MDA> key.

Press the <TEACH IN> key.

Press the "Teach prog." softkey.

Click the program block to be edited.

Press the relevant softkey "Teach position, "Rap. tra. G0", "Straight line

G1", or "Circ. interm. pos. CIP", and "Circ. end pos. CIP".

The relevant windows with the input fields are displayed.

Traverse the axes to the desired position and press the "Accept"

softkey.

The program block is taught with the modified values.

- OR -

Press the "Cancel" softkey to cancel the changes.

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10.6 Selecting a block

10.6

Selecting a block

You have the option of setting the interrupt pointer to the current cursor position. The next

time the program is started, processing will resume from this point.

With teach-in, you can also change program areas that have already been executed. This

automatically disables program processing.

You must press reset or select a block to resume the program.

Requirement

The program to be processed is selected.

Proceed as follows

Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <AUTO> key.

Press the <TEACH IN> key.

Press the "Teach prog." softkey.

Place the cursor on the desired program block.

Press the "Block selection" softkey.

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10.7 Deleting a block

10.7

Deleting a block

You have the option of deleting a program block entirely.

Requirement

"AUTO" mode: The program to be processed is selected.

Procedure

Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <AUTO> or <MDA> key.

Press the <TEACH IN> key.

Press the "Teach prog." softkey.

Click the program block to be deleted.

Press the ">>" and "Delete block" softkeys.

The program block on which the cursor is positioned is deleted.

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10.8 Settings for teach-in

10.8

Settings for teach-in

In the "Settings" window, you define which axes are to be included in the teach-in block and

whether motion-type and continuous-path mode parameters are to be provided.

Proceed as follows

Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <AUTO> or <MDA> key.

Press the <TEACH IN> key.

Press the "Teach prog." softkey.

Press the ">>" and "Settings" softkeys.

The "Settings" window appears.

Under "Axes to be taught" and "Parameters to be taught", select the

check boxes for the relevant settings and press the "Accept" softkey to

confirm the settings.

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11.1

HT 8 overview

The mobile SINUMERIK HT 8 handheld terminal combines the functions of an operator

panel and a machine control panel. It is therefore suitable for visualization, operation, teach

in, and programming at the machine.

Customer keys (user-defined)

Traversing keys

User menu key

Handwheel (optional)

Operation

The 7.5 TFT color display provides touch operation.

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11.1 HT 8 overview

It also has membrane keys for traversing the axes, for numeric input, for cursor control, and

for machine control panel functions like start and stop.

It is equipped with an emergency stop button and two 3-position enabling buttons. You can

also connect an external keyboard.

References

For more information about connection and startup of the HT 8, see the following references:

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

Customer keys

The four customer keys are freely assignable and can be set up customer-specifically by the

machine manufacturer.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Integrated machine control panel

The HT 8 has an integrated machine control panel consisting of keys (e.g. start, stop,

traversing keys, etc.), and keys reproduced as softkeys (see machine control panel menu).

See Section "Controls on the machine control panel" for a description of the individual keys.

Note

PLC interface signals that are triggered via the softkeys of the machine control panel menus

are edge triggered.

Enabling button

The HT 8 has two enabling buttons. Thus, you can initiate enabling functions for operations

that require enabling (e.g. displaying and operating of traversing keys) with either your right

hand or your left hand.

Enabling buttons are available for the following key positions:

● Released (no activation)

● Enabling (center position) - enabling for channel 1 and 2 is on the same switch

● Panic (completely pushed through)

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Traversing keys

To traverse the axes of your machine using the traversing keys of the HT 8, you must select

"JOG" mode or either the "Teach In" or "Ref.Point" submode. Depending on the setting, the

enabling button must be activated.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Virtual keyboard

A virtual keyboard is available for the easy entry of values.

Changing the channel

● You are able to switch the channel by touch in the status display:

- In the Machine operating area (large status display), by touch operation of the channel

display in the status display.

- In the other operating areas (no status display), by touch operation of the channel

display in the screen headers (yellow field).

● The "1… n CHANNEL" softkey is available in the machine control panel menu that can be

reached via the user menu key "U".

Operating area switchover

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

operating area.

Handwheel

The HT 8 is available with a hand wheel.

References

For information about connecting the hand wheel, refer to:

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

See also

Channel switchover (Page 57)

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11.2 Traversing keys

11.2

Traversing keys

The traversing keys are not labeled. However, you can display a label for the keys in place of

the vertical softkey bar.

Labeling of the traversing keys is displayed for up to six axes on the touch panel by default.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Showing and hiding

You can link the showing and hiding of the label to activation of the enabling button, for

example. In this case, the traversing keys are displayed when you press the enabling button.

If you release the enabling button, the traversing keys are hidden again.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

All existing vertical and horizontal softkeys are covered or hidden, i.e.

other softkeys cannot be used.

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11.3 Machine control panel menu

11.3

Machine control panel menu

Here you select keys from the machine control panel which are reproduced by the software

by touch operation of the relevant softkeys.

See chapter "Controls on the machine control panel" for a description of the individual keys.

Note

PLC interface signals that are triggered via the softkeys of the machine control panel menus

are edge triggered.

Showing and hiding

The user menu key "U" displays the CPF softkey bar (vertical softkey bar) and the user

softkey bar (horizontal softkey bar).

You can expand the user softkey bar to display eight additional softkeys via

the menu forward key.

You use the "Back" softkey to hide the menu bar again.

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11.4 Virtual keyboard

Softkeys on the machine control panel menu

Available softkeys:

"Machine" softkey Select the "Machine" operating area

"[VAR]" softkey

Select the axis feedrate in the variable increment

"1… n CHANNEL"

Change the channel

softkey

"Single Block"

Switch single block execution on/off

softkey

"WCS MCS" softkey Switch between WCS and MCS

"Back" softkey

Close the window.

Note

The window will automatically disappear when changing regions areas with the "Menu

Select" key.

11.4

Virtual keyboard

The virtual keyboard is used as the input device for touch operator panels.

It opens when you double-click an operator element with input capability (editor, edit field).

The virtual keyboard can be positioned anywhere on the operator interface. In addition, you

can toggle between a full keyboard and a reduced keyboard that only includes the number

block. Moreover, with the full keyboard, you can toggle between English key assignments

and the keyboard assignment for the current language setting.

Procedure

Click in the required input field in order to place the cursor there.

Click the input field.

The virtual keyboard is displayed.

Enter your values via the virtual keyboard.

Press the <INPUT> key.

- OR -

Position the cursor on an another operator element.

The value is accepted and the virtual keyboard is closed.

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11.4 Virtual keyboard

Positioning of the virtual keyboard

You can position the virtual keyboard anywhere in the window by pressing the empty bar

next to the "Close window" icon with your finger or a stylus and moving it back and forth.

Special keys on the virtual keyboard

Num:

Reduces the virtual keyboard to the number block.

Eng:

Toggles the keyboard assignment between the English keyboard assignment and the

keyboard assignment for the current language setting.

Number block of the virtual keyboard

Use the "Deu" or "Eng" keys to return to the full keyboard with the English keyboard

assignment or the keyboard assignment of the current language setting.

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11.5 Calibrating the touch panel

11.5

Calibrating the touch panel

It is necessary to calibrate the touch panel upon first connection to the controller.

Note

Recalibration

If the operation is not exact, then redo the calibration.

Procedure

Press the back key and the <MENU SELECT> key at the same time to

start the TCU service screen.

Touch the "Calibrate TouchPanel" button.

The calibration process will be started.

Follow the instructions on the screen and touch the three calibration

points one after the other.

The calibration process has terminated.

Touch the horizontal softkey "1" or the key with the number "1" to close

the TCU service screen.

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12.1

Overview

The "Ctrl-Energy" function provides you with the following options to improve the energy

utilization of your machine.

Ctrl-E Analysis: Measuring and evaluating the energy consumption

Acquiring the actual energy consumption is the first step to achieving better energy

efficiency. The energy consumption is measured and displayed at the controller using the

SENTRON PAC multi-function device.

Depending on the configuration and connection of the SENTRON PAC, you have the

possibility of either measuring the power of the whole machine or only a specific load.

Independent of this, the power is determined directly from the drives and displayed.

Ctrl-E Profiles: Control of energy saving states of the machine

To optimize the energy consumption, you have the option of defining energy saving profiles

and saving them. For instance, your machine has a basic and a more sophisticated energy-

saving mode - or under certain conditions, automatically switches itself off.

These defined energy states are saved as profiles. At the user interface, you have the

possibility of activating these energy-saving profiles (e.g. the so-called tea break key).

Note

Ctrl-E Deactivating profiles

Disable Ctrl-E profiles before a series startup in order to prevent the NCU unintentionally

shutting down.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

See also

Using the energy-saving profile (Page 299)

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12.2 Displaying energy consumption

12.2

Displaying energy consumption

You have the option of displaying the actual energy consumption values of the individual

axes and the total energy consumption.

Display

Meaning

Manual

• No input

• Entering and displaying a fixed value

• Displaying a value from a data source

Sentron PAC

Displaying an actual value measured by a SENTRON PAC device.

Total, drives

Display of the total of all measured drive values.

Total, machine

Addition of the values of all axes as well as a fixed value and Sentron

PAC.

The display in the table depends on the configuration.

References

Information on the configuration is provided in the following reference:

System Manual "Ctrl-Energy", SINUMERIK 840D sl / 828D

Procedure

1. Select the "Parameter" operating area and press the "Ctrl-Energy" softkey.

- OR -

Press the <Ctrl> + <E> keys.

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2. Press the "Energy analysis" softkey.

The "SINUMERIK Ctrl-Energy Analysis" window opens.

You obtain a display of the actual active power for all of the axes.

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12.3 Measuring and saving the energy consumption

12.3

Measuring and saving the energy consumption

For the currently selected axes, you have the option of measuring and recording the energy

consumption.

Measurement of the energy consumption by part programs

The energy consumption of part programs can be measured. The measurement should take

single drives into account.

They specify in which channel the start and stop of the part program should be initiated and

which number of repetitions are to be measured.

Save measurements

Save the measured consumption values so that you can subsequently compare the data.

Note

Up to three data records are displayed. The oldest data record is automatically overwritten if

there are more than three measurements.

Measurement duration

The measurement duration is limited. When the maximum measurement duration is reached,

the measurement is terminated and a corresponding message is output in the dialog line.

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Procedure

The "Ctrl-Energy Analysis" window opens.

Press the "Start measurement" softkey.

The "Setting Measurement: Select Device" window opens.

Select the desired device in the list, possibly activate the "Measure part

program" checkbox, enter the number of repetitions, possibly select the

desired channel, and press the "OK" softkey.

The trace is started.

Press the "Stop measurement" softkey.

The measurement is ended.

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12.3 Measuring and saving the energy consumption

Press the "Graphic" softkey, to track the measurement characteristic.

If you want to track the consumption values, press the "Details" softkey.

Press the "Save measurement" softkey to save the consumption values

of the actual measurement.

The selection of the axis to be measured depends on the configuration.

References

Information on the configuration is provided in the following reference:

System Manual "Ctrl-Energy", SINUMERIK 840D sl / 828D

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12.4 Displaying measured curves

12.4

Displaying measured curves

Display

Meaning

Start of the measurement

Shows the time at which the measurement was started by the pressing

the "Start measurement" softkey.

Duration of the

Shows the measuring duration in seconds until the "Stop measurement"

measurement [s]

softkey is pressed.

Device

Displays the selected measured component.

• Manual

• Total, drives

• Total, machine

Supplied energy [kWh]

Shows the supplied energy of the selected measured component in

kilowatts per hour.

Regenerated energy

Shows the regenerated energy of the selected measured component in

[kWh]

kilowatts per hour.

Energy totals [kWh]

Shows the total of all measured drive values or the total of all axes as

well as fixed value and Sentron PAC.

Procedure

The "SINUMERIK Ctrl-Energy Analysis" window opens and you have

already performed and saved measurements.

Press the "Graphic" and "Saved measurements" softkeys.

The measurement curves are displayed in the "SINUMERIK Ctrl-Energy

Analysis" window.

Press the "Saved measurements" softkey again if you only want to see

the actual measurement.

Press the "Details" softkey for the exact measurement data and

consumption values of the last three saved measurements and possibly

a current measurement.

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12.5 Long-term measurement of the energy consumption

12.5

Long-term measurement of the energy consumption

The long-term measurement of energy consumption is performed in the PLC and saved. The

values from times in which the HMI is not active are also recorded.

Measured values

The infeed and regenerative power values as well as the sum of the power are displayed for

the following periods:

● Current and previous day

● Current and previous month

● Current and previous year

Requirement

SENTRON PAC is connected.

Procedure

The "Ctrl-Energy Analysis" window opens.

Press the "Long-term measurement" softkey.

The "SINUMERIK Ctrl-Energy Analysis Long-term Measurement"

window opens.

The results of the long-term measurement are displayed.

Press the "Back" softkey to terminate the long-term measurement.

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12.6 Using the energy-saving profile

12.6

Using the energy-saving profile

In the "SINUMERIK Ctrl-Energy Energy-Saving Profile" window, you can display all of the

defined energy-saving profiles. Here, directly activate the required energy-saving profile - or

inhibit or release profiles.

SINUMERIK Ctrl-Energy energy-saving profiles

Display

Meaning

Energy-saving profile

All energy-saving profiles are listed.

active in [min]

The remaining time up until the defined profile is reached is

displayed.

Note

Disable all energy-saving profiles

For example, in order not to disturb the machine while measurements are being made,

select "Disable all".

Once the pre-warning time of a profile has been reached, an alarm window that shows the

remaining time is displayed. Once the energy-saving mode has been reached, then an

appropriate message is displayed in the alarm line.

Energy-saving profiles

Energy-saving profile

Meaning

Simple energy-saving mode

Machine units that are not required are either throttled or shut down.

(machine standby)

When required, the machine is immediately ready to operate again.

Full energy-saving mode (NC

Machine units that are not required are either throttled or shut down.

standby)

Wait times are incurred at the transition into the ready to operate

state.

Maximum energy-saving

The machine is completely switched-off.

mode (auto shut-off)

Longer wait times are incurred at the transition into the ready to

operate state.

Machine manufacturer

The selection and function of the displayed energy-saving profiles can differ.

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

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