Displaying Plc Properties - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

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

18.5 Displaying PLC properties

18.5 Displaying PLC properties
The following PLC properties can be displayed in the "SIMATIC LAD" window:
● Operating state
● Name of the PLC project
● PLC system version
● Cycle time
● Machining time of the PLC user program
Procedure
18.6 Displaying and editing NC/PLC variables
The "NC/PLC Variables" window enables the monitoring and modification of NC system
variables and PLC variables.
You receive the following list in which you enter the desired NC and PLC variables in order
to display the actual values.
● Variable
Address for NC/PLC variable.
Faulty variables have a red background and # is displayed in the Value column.
● Comment
Arbitrary comment on the variables.
The column can be shown or hidden.
● Format
Specification of the format in which the variable is to be displayed.
The format can be permanently defined (e.g. floating-point).
● Value
Display of the current value of the NC/PLC variable.
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1. Select the "Start-up" operating area.
2. Press the "PLC" softkey.
The ladder diagram display opens and displays the PLC information.
3. Press the "Reset mach.time" softkey.
The data of the machining time is reset.
Operating Manual, 01/2015, 6FC5398-6AP40-5BA2
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