Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual
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SINUMERIK
Motion Control Information System
MCIS DNC -
Direct Numerical Control
Operating Manual
Valid for:
SINUMERIK 840D sl / 840DE sl controller
Software
MCIS DNC IFC
MCIS DNC Cell/Plant
as from SINUMERIK Operate on the PCU
as from SINUMERIK Operate on the NCU
Siemens Automation Parts
09/2011
6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0
Direct Numerical Control
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Preface
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Introduction
Overview of the program
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data
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Managing program data
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Appendix A
Version
2.4.1
2.4.1
2.6 SP1 HF5
2.6 SP1 HF6
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- Page 1 Motion Control Information System ___________________ MCIS DNC - Appendix A Direct Numerical Control Operating Manual Valid for: SINUMERIK 840D sl / 840DE sl controller Software Version MCIS DNC IFC 2.4.1 MCIS DNC Cell/Plant 2.4.1 as from SINUMERIK Operate on the PCU 2.6 SP1 HF5...
- Page 2 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
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Page 3: Preface
Training For information about the range of training courses, refer under: ● www.siemens.com/sitrain SITRAIN - Siemens training for products, systems and solutions in automation technology ● www.siemens.com/sinutrain SinuTrain - training software for SINUMERIK FAQs You can find Frequently Asked Questions in the Service&Support pages under Product Support. - Page 4 Preface SINUMERIK You can find information on SINUMERIK under the following link: www.siemens.com/sinumerik Target group The operating manual is aimed at all machine tool users. The document describes all the facts the user needs to know. Benefits The operating manual allows the target group to get familiar with the software user interface.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Showing properties ........................22 2.7.2 Entering a comment........................24 2.7.3 Display attachments........................24 2.7.4 Displaying a graphic........................26 Managing program data........................... 27 Appendix A .............................. 29 List of abbreviations ........................29 Index................................ 33 MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Siemens Automation Parts Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0... - Page 6 Table of contents MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0...
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Page 7: Introduction
The control system has booted and the operating areas are displayed. Select the "Program manager" operating area. Press the "DNC" softkey. The "DNC" window is opened and displays an overview of the NC program data. MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Siemens Automation Parts Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0... - Page 8 Introduction 1.2 Calling DNC MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0...
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Page 9: Overview Of The Program Data
See Chapter: Managing program data (Page 27) ● Sorting NC programs. See Chapter: Sorting NC programs (Page 12) ● Displaying the program content in the preview window. See Chapter: Preview (Page 14) MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Siemens Automation Parts Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0... - Page 10 Overview of the program data ● Searching for specific files. See Chapter: Search function (Page 14) ● Creating filters. See Chapter: Filter settings (Page 15) ● Displaying data activities using a logbook. See Chapter: Display logbook (Page 21) ● Displaying management properties. See Chapter: Showing properties (Page 22) ●...
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Page 11: Switching Filter On/Off
Precondition Filter settings have already been defined. See also: Filter settings (Page 15) Save filter (Page 18) Edit filters (Page 19) Setting a classic filter (Page 20) MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Siemens Automation Parts Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0... -
Page 12: Sorting Nc Programs
Overview of the program data 2.2 Sorting NC programs Procedure The "DNC" window is opened. The filter name and a filter symbol are displayed in the status display. Press the softkey "Filter on/off", to activate or deactivate the selected filter. If, for example, the filter is deactivated, then a filter symbol with a slash through it is displayed. - Page 13 The programs are displayed and sorted according to the specified criteria. - OR - Press the "Cancel" softkey if you wish to make no sorting. The window is closed. MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Siemens Automation Parts Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0...
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Page 14: Preview
Overview of the program data 2.3 Preview Preview You have the option of displaying a preview of the program content. Procedure Place the cursor on the desired program. Press the ">>" softkey. Additional softkeys are displayed on the vertical bar. Press the "Preview window"... -
Page 15: Configuring Filters
The following options are offered depending on column type: ● Selecting or deselecting using a checkbox ● Detailed information Filter processing Save filter (Page 18) Edit filters (Page 19) Setting a classic filter (Page 20) MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Siemens Automation Parts Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0... - Page 16 Overview of the program data 2.5 Configuring filters Filter criteria Filter criterion Description Program name Name of the program with a maximum of 255 characters. Program type The following program types are available for selection: MPF for main programs • SPF for subprograms •...
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Page 17: Activate Filter
The "Saved filters" window is opened. Already defined filter settings can be selected via the selection field. In addition to the filter designation, the associated comments are also displayed. MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Siemens Automation Parts Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0... -
Page 18: Save Filter
Overview of the program data 2.5 Configuring filters 2.5.3 Save filter You can save any individually set filter. Save filter Display Description Filter name Any filter name with a maximum 40 characters. Comment Freely selectable text as a comment to a filter setting. See Chapter: Entering a comment (Page 24) Enter comment Application Global... -
Page 19: Edit Filters
Press the softkey "Reset filter", to reset the filter criteria that were individually set. If you saved the filter that was reset under the same name, then the conditions are retained. MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Siemens Automation Parts Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0... -
Page 20: Setting A Classic Filter
Overview of the program data 2.5 Configuring filters Delete filter Use the cursor to select the filter to be deleted in the filter list. Press the "Delete filter" softkey. You obtain a confirmation prompt as to whether the filter should be deleted. -
Page 21: Display Logbook
The expanded menu is displayed. Press the "Logbook" softkey. The "Logbook" window opens and displays all of the information in conjunction with how DNC handled NC program data at the machine. MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Siemens Automation Parts Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0... -
Page 22: File Properties
Overview of the program data 2.7 File properties Example Type Date Number Message text 17.09.2010 14:49:54 KHBTEST.MPF downloaded 16.09.2010 13:39:45 MYTEST043.MPF downloaded 16.09.2010 13:38:53 FACE_MILLING_3.MPF downloaded 15.09.2010 08:19:47 HGFGH.SPF uploaded 14.09.2010 15:56:59 test.MPF uploaded 14.09.2010 15:56:58 Invalid uploadtarget-NodeID: 7 changed to: 4 Type M indicates that the activity was manually executed with the NC data. - Page 23 Press the ">>" and "Properties" softkeys. The "DNC properties" window opens and displays the stored properties. See also Display attachments (Page 24) Entering a comment (Page 24) Displaying a graphic (Page 26) MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Siemens Automation Parts Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0...
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Page 24: Entering A Comment
Overview of the program data 2.7 File properties 2.7.2 Entering a comment For every file saved in the DNC program system, you can enter any comment as remark. Precondition To enter a comment, you need the corresponding access rights. The access rights are defined on the DNC server. Procedure Select the file. - Page 25 Press the softkey "Display picture" in order to view the picture file. - OR / AND - Press the softkey "Display SVG" in order to view the graphic file. See also Showing properties (Page 22) MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Siemens Automation Parts Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0...
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Page 26: Displaying A Graphic
Overview of the program data 2.7 File properties 2.7.4 Displaying a graphic You have the option of displaying graphics on the user interface. Procedure Position the cursor on the graphic file. The system detects the graphic format and the softkey "Display graphic" can be selected. -
Page 27: Managing Program Data
Select the desired NC data. Single and multiple selection is possible. Press the "Select" softkey. Press the "Copy" softkey in order to copy the data to the buffer memory. MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Siemens Automation Parts Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0... - Page 28 Managing program data Then select the target directory and press the "Paste" softkey. An appropriate note is displayed if this directory already includes a directory/program with the same name. You are requested to assign a new name, otherwise the directory/program is assigned a name by the system.
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Page 29: List Of Abbreviations
Human Machine Interface, SINUMERIK user interface Hardware Maintenance Microsoft Internet Information Service Motion Control Interface MCIS Motion Control Information System MCIS MDA MCIS Machine Data Acquisition Machine Control Panel MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Siemens Automation Parts Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0... - Page 30 Appendix A A.1 List of abbreviations Machine data MLFB Machine-Readable Product Code Multi Port Interface: Multiport Interface Microsoft MSDE Microsoft Data Engine Machine Control Panel Numerical Control: Numerical control Numerical Control Kernel: Numeric kernel with block preparation Numerical Control Unit: NCK hardware unit Organization block in the PLC ODBC Open Database Connectivity...
- Page 31 Tool Library Customer Assemblies, complete tools Workpiece Coordinate System Tool Tool Length Compensation Workshop-Oriented Programming WorkPiece Directory: Workpiece directory Tool Radius Compensation Tool Tool Offset Tool Management Tool Change Extensible Markup Language MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Siemens Automation Parts Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0...
- Page 32 Appendix A A.1 List of abbreviations MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0...
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Page 33: Index
12 Activating the settings, 17 Criterion, 15 Deleting, 20 Reset, 19 Save, 18 Save as, 19 Logbook, 21 Preview, 14 Search function, 14 Showing properties, 23 MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control Siemens Automation Parts Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7DP20-1BA0...