Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual page 434

TE01: Installation and activation of loadable compile cycles
Compile cycles
Compile cycles are functional expansions of the NCK system software that can be created by
the machine manufacturer and/or by Siemens and then imported in the control later.
As part of the open NCK system architecture, compile cycles have comprehensive access to
data and functions of the NCK system level via defined software interfaces. In this way,
compile cycles significantly extend the functionality of the NCK.
Including a compile cycle in the NCK system software is performed by loading the compile
cycle into the file system of the NCK. The compile cycle can be loaded at any time.
Siemens compile cycles
Siemens compile cycles are the technological functions supplied by Siemens.
When you order one of these technological functions, you get only the corresponding
software license number. To obtain the compile cycle in the form of a loadable file (".ELF"
extension for "executable and linking format") please contact your regional Siemens sales
partner.
Note
Compile cycles created by Siemens are options that require explicit activation and licensing.
References:
Ordering information in Catalog NC 60/61
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