Brief Description
1.1
Function
1.1
General
Auxiliary functions permit activation of NC system functions and PLC user functions.
Auxiliary functions can be programmed in part program blocks in the following:
• Part programs
• Synchronized actions
• User cycles
Detailed information on using auxiliary function output in synchronized actions is to be found
in:
References:
/FBSY/ Description of Functions Synchronized Actions
Predefined auxiliary functions
Predefined auxiliary functions activate system functions. The auxiliary function is also output
to the NC/PLC interface. The following auxiliary functions are predefined:
Type
M
S
T
D, DL
F
User-defined auxiliary functions
There are two uses for user-defined auxiliary functions:
• Extension of predefined auxiliary functions
• User-specific auxiliary functions
Auxiliary Function Output to PLC (H2)
Function Manual, 08/2005 Edition, 6FC5397-0BP10-0BA0
Function
Example
Miscellaneous (i.e.
M30
special) function
Spindle function
S100
Tool number
T3
Tool offset
D1
Feed
F1000
Meaning
End of program
Spindle speed 100, e.g. 1 rpm
Tool number 3
Tool cutting edge number 1
Feedrate 1000, e.g. mm/min
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