Page 1 (828D only) Alarm, error, and system ___________________ messages ___________________ Valid for: Appendix Controls SINUMERIK 840D sl / 840DE sl / 828D Software CNC system software for 840D sl/ 840DE sl V4.5 SP2 SINUMERIK Operate V4.5 SP2 for PCU/PC 03/2013...
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.
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 This documentation is intended for users of universal machines running the SINUMERIK Operate software. Benefits The operating manual helps users familiarize themselves with the control elements and commands.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Preface ..............................3 Introduction.............................. 13 Product overview .........................13 Operator panel fronts ........................14 1.2.1 Overview ............................14 1.2.2 Keys of the operator panel......................16 Machine control panels ........................25 1.3.1 Overview ............................25 1.3.2 Controls on the machine control panel ..................25 Operator interface ........................28 1.4.1 Screen layout ..........................28 1.4.2...
Page 6 Table of contents 2.5.4 Displaying and editing settable zero offset ................. 67 2.5.5 Displaying and editing details of the zero offsets................ 68 2.5.6 Deleting a zero offset ........................69 Monitoring axis and spindle data ....................70 2.6.1 Specify working area limitations....................70 2.6.2 Editing spindle data........................
Page 7 Table of contents 4.7.7 Block search mode ........................107 Controlling the program run .......................109 4.8.1 Program control..........................109 4.8.2 Skip blocks ..........................110 Overstore ...........................112 4.10 Editing a program........................113 4.10.1 Searching in programs.......................114 4.10.2 Replacing program text......................115 4.10.3 Copying/pasting/deleting program blocks..................117 4.10.4 Renumbering a program ......................118 4.10.5 Creating a program block......................119 4.10.6...
Page 8 Table of contents 5.5.3 Side view ........................... 160 Editing the simulation display....................161 5.6.1 Blank display ..........................161 5.6.2 Showing and hiding the tool path....................161 Program control during simulation .................... 162 5.7.1 Changing the feedrate....................... 162 5.7.2 Simulating the program block by block ..................163 Modifying and adapting the simulation graphics...............
Page 9 Table of contents 8.8.3 Unload all tools...........................213 Sorting tool management lists....................214 8.10 Filtering the tool management lists ....................215 8.11 Specific search in the tool management lists................216 8.12 Displaying tool details ........................218 8.13 Changing a tool type ........................219 8.14 Settings for tool lists........................220 Managing programs..........................
Page 10 Table of contents 9.17 RS-232-C ..........................268 9.17.1 Reading-in and reading-out archives ..................268 Teaching in a program........................... 273 10.1 Overview ........................... 273 10.2 General sequence........................273 10.3 Inserting a block ........................274 10.3.1 Input parameters for teach-in blocks..................275 10.4 Teach-in via Windows .......................
Page 11 Table of contents 13.7 Making settings for Easy Message ....................309 Easy Extend (828D only) ........................311 14.1 Overview ............................311 14.2 Enabling a device........................312 14.3 Activating and deactivating a device..................313 14.4 Commissioning Easy Extend .....................314 Service Planner (828D only) ........................315 15.1 Performing and monitoring maintenance tasks .................315 15.2...
Page 12 Table of contents 17.5.1 Displaying and editing PLC and NC variables ................346 17.5.2 Saving and loading screen forms....................350 17.5.3 Load symbols ..........................351 17.6 Creating screenshots ........................ 352 17.7 Version ............................353 17.7.1 Displaying version data ......................353 17.7.2 Save information ........................
Page 13: Introduction
Introduction Product overview The SINUMERIK controller is a CNC (Computerized Numerical Controller) for machine tools. You can use the CNC to implement the following basic functions in conjunction with a machine tool: ● Creation and adaptation of part programs ● Execution of part programs ●...
Page 14: Operator Panel Fronts
Introduction 1.2 Operator panel fronts Operator panel fronts 1.2.1 Overview Introduction The display (screen) and operation (e.g. hardkeys and softkeys) of the SINUMERIK Operate user interface use the operator panel front. In this example, the OP 010 operator panel front is used to illustrate the components that are available for operating the controller and machine tool.
Page 15 A more precise description as well as a view of the other operator panel fronts that can be used may be found in the following reference: Operator Components and Networking Manual; SINUMERIK 840D sl/840Di sl Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 16: Keys Of The Operator Panel
Introduction 1.2 Operator panel fronts 1.2.2 Keys of the operator panel The following keys and key combinations are available for operation of the controller and the machine tool. Keys and key combinations Function <ALARM CANCEL> Cancels alarms and messages that are marked with this symbol. <CHANNEL>...
Page 17 Introduction 1.2 Operator panel fronts <NEXT WINDOW> + <CTRL> + <SHIFT> • Moves the cursor to the beginning of a program. • Moves the cursor in the first row of the current column. • Selects a contiguous selection from the current cursor position up to the target position.
Page 18 Introduction 1.2 Operator panel fronts <Cursor left> • Editing box Closes a directory or program (e.g. cycle) in the program editor. If you have made changes, then these are accepted. • Navigation Moves the cursor further to the left by one character. <Cursor left>...
Page 19 Introduction 1.2 Operator panel fronts <Cursor down> + <SHIFT> In the program manager and in the program editor, selects a contiguous selection of directories and program blocks. <SELECT> Switches between several specified options in selection drop-down list boxes and in selection boxes. Activates checkboxes.
Page 20 Introduction 1.2 Operator panel fronts <BACKSPACE> + <CTRL> • Editing window Deletes a word selected to the left of the cursor. • Navigation Deletes all of the selected characters to the left of the cursor. <TAB> • In the program editor, indents the cursor by one character. •...
Page 21 Introduction 1.2 Operator panel fronts <CTRL> + <L> Scrolls the actual user interface through all installed languages one after the other. <CTRL> + <SHIFT> + <L> Scrolls the actual user interface through all installed languages in the inverse sequence. <CTRL> + <P> Generates a screenshot from the actual user interface and saves it as file.
Page 22 Introduction 1.2 Operator panel fronts <SHIFT> + <ALT> + <D> Backs up the log files on the USB-FlashDrive. If a USB-FlashDrive is not inserted, then the files are backed-up in the manufacturer's area of the CF card. <SHIFT> + <ALT> + <T> Starts "HMI Trace".
Page 23 Introduction 1.2 Operator panel fronts <Minus> • Closes a directory which contains the element. • Reduces the size of the graphic view for simulation and traces. <Equals> Opens the calculator in the entry fields. <Asterisk> Opens a directory with all of the subdirectories. <Tilde>...
Page 24 Introduction 1.2 Operator panel fronts <OFFSET> - only OP 010 and OP 010C Calls the "Parameter" operating area. <PROGRAM MANAGER> - only OP 010 and OP 010C Calls the "Program Manager" operating area. Menu forward key Advances in the extended horizontal softkey bar. Menu back key Returns to the higher-level menu.
Page 25: Machine Control Panels
1.3.1 Overview The machine tool can be equipped with a machine control panel by Siemens or with a specific machine control panel from the machine manufacturer. You use the machine control panel to initiate actions on the machine tool such as traversing an axis or starting the machining of a workpiece.
Page 26 Introduction 1.3 Machine control panels Machine manufacturer For additional responses to pressing the Emergency Stop button, please refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions. Installation locations for control devices (d = 16 mm) RESET Stop processing the current programs. • The NCK control remains synchronized with the machine. It is in its initial state and ready for a new program run.
Page 27 Introduction 1.3 Machine control panels Machine manufacturer A machine data code defines how the increment value is interpreted. Customer keys T1 to T15 Traversal axes with rapid traverse superposition and coordinate exchange Axis keys Selects an axis. Direction keys Select the traversing direction. <RAPID>...
Page 28: Operator Interface
Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Operator interface 1.4.1 Screen layout Overview Active operating area and mode Alarm/message line Program name Channel state and program control Channel operational messages Axis position display in actual value window Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 29: Status Display
Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Display for Active tool T • Current feedrate F • Active spindle with current status (S) • Spindle utilization rate in percent • Name of the active tool carrier with display of a rotation in space and plane •...
Page 30 Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Display Description "Program" operating area "Program manager" operating area "Diagnosis" operating area "Start-up" operating area Active mode or submode "Jog" mode "MDA" mode "Auto" mode "Teach In" submode "Repos" submode "Ref Point" submode Alarms and messages Alarm display The alarm numbers are displayed in white lettering on a red background.
Page 31 Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Second line Display Description Program path and program name The displays in the second line can be configured. Machine manufacturer Please also refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions. Third line Display Description Display of channel status. If several channels are present on the machine, the channel name is also displayed.
Page 32: Actual Value Window
Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Machine manufacturer Please also refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions. 1.4.3 Actual value window The actual values of the axes and their positions are displayed. Work/Machine The displayed coordinates are based on either the machine coordinate system or the workpiece coordinate system.
Page 33: T,F,S Window
Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Overview of display Display Meaning Header columns Work/Machine Display of axes in selected coordinate system. Position Position of displayed axes. Display of distance-to-go The distance-to-go for the current NC block is displayed while the program is running. Feed/override The feed acting on the axes, as well as the override, are displayed in the full-screen version.
Page 34 Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Tool data Display Meaning Tool name Name of the current tool Location Location number of the current tool Cutting edge of the current tool The tool is displayed with the associated tool type symbol corresponding to the actual coordinate system in the selected cutting edge position.
Page 35: Current Block Display
Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Display Meaning Symbol Spindle status Spindle not enabled Spindle is turning clockwise Spindle is turning counterclockwise Spindle is stationary Override Display as a percentage Spindle utilization Display between 0 and 100% rate The upper limit value can be greater than 100%. See machine manufacturer's specifications.
Page 36: Operation Via Softkeys And Buttons
Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Editing a program directly In the Reset state, you can edit the current program directly. Press the <INSERT> key. Place the cursor at the relevant position and edit the program block. Direct editing is only possible for G code blocks in the NC memory, not for external execution.
Page 37 Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Changing the operating mode You can select a mode or submode directly using the keys on the machine control panel or using the vertical softkeys in the main menu. General keys and softkeys When the symbol appears to the right of the dialog line on the user interface, you can change the horizontal softkey bar within an operating area.
Page 38: Entering Or Selecting Parameters
Introduction 1.4 Operator interface 1.4.7 Entering or selecting parameters When setting up the machine and during programming, you must enter various parameter values in the entry fields. The background color of the fields provides information on the status of the entry field. Orange background The input field is selected Light orange background...
Page 39 Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Changing or calculating parameters If you only want to change individual characters in an input field rather than overwriting the entire entry, switch to insertion mode. In this mode, you can also enter simple calculation expressions, without having to explicitly call the calculator.
Page 40: Pocket Calculator
Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Accepting parameters When you have correctly entered all necessary parameters, you can close the window and save your settings. You cannot accept the parameters if they are incomplete or obviously erroneous. In this case, you can see from the dialog line which parameters are missing or were entered incorrectly.
Page 41 Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Procedure Position the cursor on the desired entry field. Press the <=> key. The calculator is displayed. Input the arithmetic statement. You can use arithmetic symbols, numbers, and commas. Press the equals symbol on the calculator. - OR - Press the "Calculate"...
Page 42: Context Menu
Introduction 1.4 Operator interface 1.4.9 Context menu When you right-click, the context menu opens and provides the following functions: ● Cut Cut Ctrl+X ● Copy Copy Ctrl+C ● Paste Paste Ctrl+V Program editor Additional functions are available in the editor ●...
Page 43: Changing The User Interface Language
Introduction 1.4 Operator interface 1.4.11 Changing the user interface language Procedure Select the "Start-up" operating area. Press the "Change language" softkey. The "Language selection" window opens. The language set last is selected. Position the cursor on the desired language. Press the "OK" softkey. - OR - Press the <INPUT>...
Page 44: Entering Asian Characters
Introduction 1.4 Operator interface 1.4.12 Entering Asian characters You have the possibility of entering Asian characters. Note Call the input editor with <Alt + S> The input editor can only be called there where it is permissible to enter Asian characters. You can select a character by using the Pinyin phonetic notation, which enables Chinese characters to be expressed by combining Latin letters.
Page 45 Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Procedure Editing characters Open the screen form and position the cursor on the entry field and press the <Alt +S> keys. The editor is displayed. Enter the desired phonetic notation. Click the <Cursor down> key to access the dictionary. By keeping the <Cursor down>...
Page 46: Protection Levels
You have the option of providing softkeys with protection levels or completely hiding them. References For additional information, please refer to the following documentation: Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl Softkeys Machine operating area Protection level End user...
Page 47 Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Diagnostics operating area Protection level Keyswitch 3 (protection level 4) User (protection level 3) User (protection level 3) Manufacturer (protection level 1) User (protection level 3) Service (protection level 2) Start-up operating area Protection levels End user (protection level 3) Keyswitch 3 (protection level 4)
Page 48: Online Help In Sinumerik Operate
Introduction 1.4 Operator interface 1.4.14 Online help in SINUMERIK Operate A comprehensive context-sensitive online help is stored in the control system. ● A brief description is provided for each window and, if required, step-by-step instructions for the operating sequences. ● A detailed help is provided in the editor for every entered G code. You can also display all G functions and take over a selected command directly from the help into the editor.
Page 49 Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Select the desired manual with the <Cursor down> and <Cursor up> keys. Press the <Cursor right> or <INPUT> key or double-click to open the manual and the section. Navigate to the desired topic with the "Cursor down" key. Press the <Follow reference>...
Page 50 Introduction 1.4 Operator interface Displaying alarm descriptions and machine data If messages or alarms are pending in the "Alarms", "Messages" or "Alarm Log" window, position the cursor at the appropriate display and press the <HELP> or the <F12> key. The associated alarm description is displayed. If you are in the "Start-up"...
Page 51: Setting Up The Machine
Setting up the machine Switching on and switching off Start-up When the control starts up, the main screen opens according to the operating mode specified by the machine manufacturer. In general, this is the main screen for the "REF POINT" submode. Machine manufacturer Please also refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.
Page 52: Approaching A Reference Point
Setting up the machine 2.2 Approaching a reference point Approaching a reference point 2.2.1 Referencing axes Your machine tool can be equipped with an absolute or incremental path measuring system. An axis with incremental path measuring system must be referenced after the controller has been switched on –...
Page 53: User Agreement
Setting up the machine 2.2 Approaching a reference point Select the axis to be traversed. Press the <-> or <+> key. The selected axis moves to the reference point. If you have pressed the wrong direction key, the action is not accepted and the axes do not move.
Page 54 Setting up the machine 2.2 Approaching a reference point Select the axis to be traversed. Press the <-> or <+> key. The selected axis moves to the reference point and stops. The coordinate of the reference point is displayed. The axis is marked with Press the "User enable"...
Page 55: Modes Of Operation
Setting up the machine 2.3 Modes of operation Modes of operation 2.3.1 General information You can work in three different operating modes. "JOG" mode "JOG" mode is used for the following preparatory actions: ● Approach reference point, i.e. the machine axis is referenced ●...
Page 56 Setting up the machine 2.3 Modes of operation Selecting "Repos" Press the <REPOS> key. "MDI" mode (Manual Data Input) In "MDI" mode, you can enter and execute G code commands non-modally to set up the machine or to perform a single action. Selecting "MDI"...
Page 57: Modes Groups And Channels
Setting up the machine 2.3 Modes of operation 2.3.2 Modes groups and channels Every channel behaves like an independent NC. A maximum of one part program can be processed per channel. ● Control with 1channel One mode group exists. ● Control with several channels Channels can be grouped to form several "mode groups."...
Page 58 Another channel can be selected by pressing one of the other softkeys. References Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl Channel switchover via touch operation On the HT 8 and when using a touch screen operator panel, you can switch to the next channel or display the channel menu via touch operation in the status display.
Page 59: Settings For The Machine
Setting up the machine 2.4 Settings for the machine Settings for the machine 2.4.1 Switching over the coordinate system (MCS/WCS) The coordinates in the actual value display are relative to either the machine coordinate system or the workpiece coordinate system. By default, the workpiece coordinate system is set as a reference for the actual value display.
Page 60: Switching The Unit Of Measurement
Setting up the machine 2.4 Settings for the machine 2.4.2 Switching the unit of measurement You can set millimeters or inches as the unit of measurement. Switching the unit of measurement always applies to the entire machine. All required information is automatically converted to the new unit of measurement, for example: ●...
Page 61: Setting The Zero Offset
Setting up the machine 2.4 Settings for the machine 2.4.3 Setting the zero offset You can enter a new position value in the actual value display for individual axes when a settable zero offset is active. The difference between the position value in the machine coordinate system MCS and the new position value in the workpiece coordinate system WCS is saved permanently in the currently active zero offset (e.g.
Page 62 Setting up the machine 2.4 Settings for the machine Procedure Select the "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area. Press the "Set ZO" softkey. - OR - Press the ">>", "REL act. vals" and "Set REL" softkeys to set position values in the relative coordinate system.
Page 63: Zero Offsets
Setting up the machine 2.5 Zero offsets Zero offsets Following reference point approach, the actual value display for the axis coordinates is based on the machine zero (M) of the machine coordinate system (Machine). The program for machining the workpiece, however, is based on the workpiece zero (W) of the workpiece coordinate system (Work).
Page 64: Display Active Zero Offset
Setting up the machine 2.5 Zero offsets You can save the workpiece zero, for example, in the coarse offset, and then store the offset that occurs when a new workpiece is clamped between the old and the new workpiece zero in the fine offset.
Page 65: Displaying The Zero Offset "Overview
Setting up the machine 2.5 Zero offsets Note Further details on zero offsets If you would like to see further details about the specified offsets or if you would like to change values for the rotation, scaling or mirroring, press the "Details" softkey. 2.5.2 Displaying the zero offset "overview"...
Page 66: Displaying And Editing Base Zero Offset
Setting up the machine 2.5 Zero offsets Procedure Select the "Parameter" operating area. Press the "Zero offset" and "Overview" softkeys. The "Zero Offsets - Overview" window opens. 2.5.3 Displaying and editing base zero offset The defined channel-specific and global base offsets, divided into coarse and fine offsets, are displayed for all set-up axes in the "Zero offset - Base"...
Page 67: Displaying And Editing Settable Zero Offset
Setting up the machine 2.5 Zero offsets 2.5.4 Displaying and editing settable zero offset All settable offsets, divided into coarse and fine offsets, are displayed in the "Zero Offset - G54..G599" window. Rotation, scaling and mirroring are displayed. Procedure Select the "Parameter" operating area. Press the "Zero offset"...
Page 68: Displaying And Editing Details Of The Zero Offsets
Setting up the machine 2.5 Zero offsets 2.5.5 Displaying and editing details of the zero offsets For each zero offset, you can display and edit all data for all axes. You can also delete zero offsets. For every axis, values for the following data will be displayed: ●...
Page 69: Deleting A Zero Offset
Setting up the machine 2.5 Zero offsets Press the "ZO +" or "ZO -" softkey to select the next or previous offset, respectively, within the selected area ("Active", "Base", "G54 to G599") without first having to switch to the overview window. If you have reached the end of the range (e.g.
Page 70: Monitoring Axis And Spindle Data
Setting up the machine 2.6 Monitoring axis and spindle data Monitoring axis and spindle data 2.6.1 Specify working area limitations The "Working area limitation" function can be used to limit the range within which a tool can traverse in all channel axes. These commands allow you to set up protection zones in the working area which are out of bounds for tool movements.
Page 71: Editing Spindle Data
Setting up the machine 2.6 Monitoring axis and spindle data 2.6.2 Editing spindle data The speed limits set for the spindles that must not be under- or overshot are displayed in the "Spindles" window. You can limit the spindle speeds in fields "Minimum" and "Maximum" within the limit values defined in the relevant machine data.
Page 72: Displaying Setting Data Lists
Setting up the machine 2.7 Displaying setting data lists Displaying setting data lists You can display lists with configured setting data. Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications. Procedure Select the "Parameter" operating area. Press the "Setting data" and "Data lists" softkeys. The "Setting Data Lists"...
Page 73 Setting up the machine 2.8 Handwheel assignment Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications. Procedure Select the "Machine" operating area. Press the <JOG>, <AUTO> or <MDI> key. Press the menu forward key and the "Handwheel" softkey. The "Handwheel" window appears. A field for axis assignment will be offered for every connected handwheel.
Page 74 Setting up the machine 2.8 Handwheel assignment Deactivate handwheel Position the cursor on the handwheel whose assignment you wish to cancel (e.g. No. 1). Press the softkey for the assigned axis again (e.g. "X"). - OR - Open the "Axis" selection box using the <INSERT> key, navigate to the empty field, and press the <INPUT>...
Page 75: Mda
Setting up the machine 2.9 MDA In "MDA" mode (Manual Data Automatic mode), you can enter G-code commands block-by- block and immediately execute them for setting up the machine. You can load an MDA program straight from the Program Manager into the MDA buffer. You may also store programs which were rendered or changed in the MDA operating window into any directory of the Program Manager.
Page 76: Saving An Mda Program
Setting up the machine 2.9 MDA 2.9.2 Saving an MDA program Procedure Select the "Machine" operating area. Press the <MDI> key. The MDI editor opens. Create the MDI program by entering the G-code commands using the operator's keyboard. Press the "Store MDI" softkey. The "Save from MDI: Select storage location"...
Page 77: Executing An Mda Program
Setting up the machine 2.9 MDA 2.9.3 Executing an MDA program Proceed as follows Select the "Machine" operating area. Press the <MDA> key. The MDA editor opens. Input the desired G-code commands using the operator’s keyboard. Press the <CYCLE START> key. The control executes the input blocks.
Page 78 Setting up the machine 2.9 MDA Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 79: Working In Manual Mode
Working in manual mode General Always use "JOG" mode when you want to set up the machine for the execution of a program or to carry out simple traversing movements on the machine: ● Synchronize the measuring system of the controller with the machine (reference point approach) ●...
Page 80 Working in manual mode 3.2 Selecting a tool and spindle Display Meaning Input of the tool (name or location number) You can select a tool from the tool list using the "Select tool" softkey. Cutting edge number of the tool (1 - 9) Spindle Spindle selection, identification with spindle number Spindle M function...
Page 81: Selecting A Tool
Working in manual mode 3.2 Selecting a tool and spindle 3.2.2 Selecting a tool Procedure Select the "JOG" operating mode. Press the "T, S, M" softkey. Enter the name or the number of the tool T in the input field. - OR - Press the "Select tool"...
Page 82: Position Spindle
Working in manual mode 3.2 Selecting a tool and spindle Select the desired spindle (e.g. S1) and enter the desired spindle speed (rpm) in the adjacent input field. The spindle remains stationary. If the machine has a gearbox for the spindle, set the gear stage (e.g. auto).
Page 83 Working in manual mode 3.2 Selecting a tool and spindle Enter the desired spindle stop position. The spindle position is specified in degrees. Press the <CYCLE START> key. The spindle is moved to the desired position. Note You can use this function to position the spindle at a specific angle, e.g. during a tool change.
Page 84: Traversing Axes
Working in manual mode 3.3 Traversing axes Traversing axes You can traverse the axes in manual mode via the Increment or Axis keys or handwheels. During a traverse initiated from the keyboard, the selected axis moves at the programmed setup feedrate. During an incremental traverse, the selected axis traverses a specified increment.
Page 85: Traversing Axes By A Variable Increment
Working in manual mode 3.3 Traversing axes Note When the controller is switched on, the axes can be traversed right up to the limits of the machine as the reference points have not yet been approached and the axes referenced. Emergency limit switches might be triggered as a result.
Page 86: Positioning Axes
Working in manual mode 3.4 Positioning axes Positioning axes In manual mode, you can traverse individual or several axes to certain positions in order to implement simple machining sequences. The feedrate / rapid traverse override is active during traversing. Procedure If required, select a tool.
Page 87: Manual Retraction
Working in manual mode 3.5 Manual retraction Manual retraction After an interruption of a tapping operation (G33/G331/G332) or a general drilling operation (tools 200 to 299) due to power loss or a RESET at the machine control panel, you have the possibility to retract the tool in the JOG mode in the tool direction without damaging the tool or the workpiece.
Page 88 Working in manual mode 3.5 Manual retraction Select the required axis in the "Retraction axis" selection box. Use the traversing keys (e.g. Z +) to traverse the tool from the workpiece according to the retraction axis selected in the "Retract Tool" window.
Page 89: Default Settings For Manual Mode
Working in manual mode 3.6 Default settings for manual mode Default settings for manual mode Specify the configurations for manual mode in the "Settings for manual operation" window. Presettings Settings Description Type of feedrate Here, you select the type of feedrate. G94: Axis feedrate/linear feedrate •...
Page 90 Working in manual mode 3.6 Default settings for manual mode Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 91: Machining The Workpiece
Machining the workpiece Starting and stopping machining During execution of a program, the workpiece is machined in accordance with the programming on the machine. After the program is started in automatic mode, workpiece machining is performed automatically. Requirements The following requirements must be met before executing a program: ●...
Page 92 Machining the workpiece 4.1 Starting and stopping machining Stopping machining Press the <CYCLE STOP> key. Machining stops immediately. Individual program blocks are not executed to the end. On the next start, machining is resumed from the point where it left off. Canceling machining Press the <RESET>...
Page 93: Selecting A Program
Machining the workpiece 4.2 Selecting a program Selecting a program Procedure Select the "Program manager" operating area. The directory overview is opened. Place the cursor on the directory containing the program that you want to select. Press the <INPUT> key - OR - Press the <Cursor right>...
Page 94: Program Running-In
Machining the workpiece 4.3 Program running-in Program running-in When testing a program, the system can interrupt the machining of the workpiece after each program block, which triggers a movement or auxiliary function on the machine. In this way, you can control the machining result block-by-block during the initial execution of a program on the machine.
Page 95: Displaying The Current Program Block
Machining the workpiece 4.4 Displaying the current program block Press the <SINGLE BLOCK> key again, if the machining is not supposed to run block-by-block. The key is deselected again. If you now press the <CYCLE START> key again, the program is executed to the end without interruption.
Page 96: Displaying A Basic Block
Machining the workpiece 4.4 Displaying the current program block 4.4.2 Displaying a basic block If you want precise information about axis positions and important G functions during testing or program execution, you can call up the basic block display. This is how you can check, when using cycles, for example, whether the machine is actually traversing.
Page 97: Display Program Level
Machining the workpiece 4.4 Displaying the current program block 4.4.3 Display program level You can display the current program level during the execution of a large program with several subprograms. Several program run throughs If you have programmed several program run throughs, i.e. subprograms are run through several times one after the other by specifying the additional parameter P, then during processing, the program runs still to be executed are displayed in the "Program Levels"...
Page 98: Correcting A Program
Machining the workpiece 4.5 Correcting a program Correcting a program As soon as a syntax error in the part program is detected by the controller, program execution is interrupted and the syntax error is displayed in the alarm line. Correction possibilities Depending on the state of the control system, you can make the following corrections using the Program editing function.
Page 99: Repositioning Axes
Machining the workpiece 4.6 Repositioning axes Note Exit the editor using the "Close" softkey to return to the "Program manager" operating area. Repositioning axes After a program interruption in automatic mode (e.g. after a tool breaks) you can move the tool away from the contour in manual mode.
Page 100 Machining the workpiece 4.6 Repositioning axes Procedure Press the <REPOS> key. Select the axes to be traversed one after the other. Press the <+> or <-> key for the relevant direction. The axes are moved to the interrupt position. Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 101: Starting Execution At A Specific Point
Machining the workpiece 4.7 Starting execution at a specific point Starting execution at a specific point 4.7.1 Use block search If you would only like to perform a certain section of a program on the machine, then you need not start the program from the beginning. You can also start the program from a specified program block.
Page 102 Machining the workpiece 4.7 Starting execution at a specific point Cascaded search You can start another search from the "Search target found" state. The cascading can be continued any number of times after every search target found. Note Another cascaded block search can be started from the stopped program execution only if the search target has been found.
Page 103: Continuing Program From Search Target
Machining the workpiece 4.7 Starting execution at a specific point 4.7.2 Continuing program from search target To continue the program at the desired position, press the <CYCLE START> key twice. ● The first CYCLE START outputs the auxiliary functions collected during the search. The program is then in the Stop state.
Page 104: Defining An Interruption Point As Search Target
Machining the workpiece 4.7 Starting execution at a specific point 4.7.4 Defining an interruption point as search target Requirement A program was selected in "AUTO" mode and interrupted during execution through CYCLE STOP or RESET. Software option You require the "Extended operator functions" option (only for 828D). Procedure Press the "Block search"...
Page 105: Entering The Search Target Via Search Pointer
Machining the workpiece 4.7 Starting execution at a specific point 4.7.5 Entering the search target via search pointer Enter the program point which you would like to proceed to in the "Search Pointer" window. Software option You require the "Extended operator functions" option for the "Search pointer" function (only for 828D).
Page 106: Parameters For Block Search In The Search Pointer
Machining the workpiece 4.7 Starting execution at a specific point The Search window closes. The current block will be displayed in the "Program" window as soon as the target is found. Press the <CYCLE START> key twice. Processing is continued from the defined location. Note Interruption point You can load the interruption point in search pointer mode.
Page 107: Block Search Mode
Machining the workpiece 4.7 Starting execution at a specific point 4.7.7 Block search mode Set the desired search variant in the "Search Mode" window. The set mode is retained when the the controller is shut down. When you activate the "Search"...
Page 108 Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications. References For additional information, please refer to the following documentation: Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl Procedure Select the "Machine" operating area. Press the <AUTO> key. Press the "Block search" and "Block search mode" softkeys.
Page 109: Controlling The Program Run
Machining the workpiece 4.8 Controlling the program run Controlling the program run 4.8.1 Program control You can change the program sequence in the "AUTO" and "MDI" modes. Abbreviation/program Mode of operation control The program is started and executed with auxiliary function outputs and dwell times. In this mode, the axes are not traversed.
Page 110: Skip Blocks
Machining the workpiece 4.8 Controlling the program run Activating program control You can control the program sequence however you wish by selecting and clearing the relevant checkboxes. Display / response of active program controls: If a program control is activated, the abbreviation of the corresponding function appears in the status display as response.
Page 111 Machining the workpiece 4.8 Controlling the program run Skip levels, activate Select the corresponding checkbox to activate the desired skip level. Note The "Program Control - Skip Blocks" window is only available when more than one skip level is set up. Procedure Select the "Machine"...
Page 112: Overstore
Machining the workpiece 4.9 Overstore Overstore With overstore, you have the option of executing technological parameters (for example, auxiliary functions, axis feed, spindle speed, programmable instructions, etc.) before the program is actually started. The program instructions act as if they are located in a normal part program.
Page 113: Editing A Program
Machining the workpiece 4.10 Editing a program Note Block-by-block execution The <SINGLE BLOCK> key is also active in the overstore mode. If several blocks are entered in the overstore buffer, then these are executed block-by-block after each NC start Deleting blocks Press the "Delete blocks"...
Page 114: Searching In Programs
Machining the workpiece 4.10 Editing a program See also Editor settings (Page 121) Opening and closing a program (Page 230) Correcting a program (Page 98) 4.10.1 Searching in programs You can use the search function to quickly arrive at points where you would like to make changes, e.g.
Page 115: Replacing Program Text
Machining the workpiece 4.10 Editing a program - OR - Activate the "Exact expression" checkbox if, for example, you want to search for place holders ("*", "?") in program lines. Position the cursor in the "Direction" field and choose the search direction (forward, backward) with the <SELECT>...
Page 116 Machining the workpiece 4.10 Editing a program In the "Text" field, enter the term you are looking for and in the "Replace with" field, enter the text you would like to insert automatically during the search. Position the cursor in the "Direction" field and choose the search direction (forward, backward) with the <SELECT>...
Page 117: Copying/Pasting/Deleting Program Blocks
Machining the workpiece 4.10 Editing a program 4.10.3 Copying/pasting/deleting program blocks Requirement The program is opened in the editor. Procedure Press the "Mark" softkey. - OR - Press the <SELECT> key. Select the desired program blocks with the cursor or mouse. Press the "Copy"...
Page 118: Renumbering A Program
Machining the workpiece 4.10 Editing a program See also Opening additional programs (Page 120) 4.10.4 Renumbering a program You can modify the block numbering of programs opened in the editor at a later point in time. Requirement The program is opened in the editor. Procedure Press the ">>"...
Page 119: Creating A Program Block
Machining the workpiece 4.10 Editing a program 4.10.5 Creating a program block In order to structure programs in order to achieve a higher degree of transparency, you have the option of combining several G-code blocks to form program blocks. You then have the option of opening and closing these blocks depending on your requirement.
Page 120: Opening Additional Programs
Machining the workpiece 4.10 Editing a program Enter a designation for the block, assign the spindle, if required, select the Addit. run-in code and the automatic retraction and then press the "OK" softkey. Opening and closing blocks Press the ">>" and "View" softkeys. Press the "Open blocks"...
Page 121: Editor Settings
Machining the workpiece 4.10 Editing a program Procedure Press the ">>" and "Open additional program" softkeys. The "Select Additional Program" window is opened. Select the program or programs that you wish to display in addition to the already opened program. Press the "OK"...
Page 122 Machining the workpiece 4.10 Editing a program Setting Meaning Scroll horizontally Yes: A horizontal scrollbar is displayed. In this way, you can scroll horizontally to the end of long lines that would otherwise wrap. Automatic save (only Yes: The changes are saved automatically when you change to another •...
Page 123: Display And Edit User Variables
Machining the workpiece 4.11 Display and edit user variables 4.11 Display and edit user variables 4.11.1 Overview The defined user data may be displayed in lists. The following variables can be defined: ● Data parameters (R parameters) ● Global user data (GUD) is valid in all programs ●...
Page 124: R Parameters
Machining the workpiece 4.11 Display and edit user variables 4.11.2 R parameters R parameters (arithmetic parameters) are channel-specific variables that you can use within a G code program. G code programs can read and write R parameters. These values are retained after the controller is switched off. Number of channel-specific R parameters The number of channel-specific R parameters is defined in a machine data element.
Page 125: Displaying Global User Data (Gud)
Machining the workpiece 4.11 Display and edit user variables 4.11.3 Displaying global user data (GUD) Global user variables Global GUDs are NC global user data (Global User Data) that remains available after switching the machine off. GUDs apply in all programs. Definition A GUD variable is defined with the following: ●...
Page 126: Displaying Channel Guds
Machining the workpiece 4.11 Display and edit user variables The "Global User Variables" window is displayed. A list of the defined UGUD variables will be displayed. - OR - Press the "GUD selection" softkey and the "SGUD" to "GUD6" softkeys if you wish to display SGUD, MGUD, UGUD as well as GUD4 to GUD 6 of the global user variables.
Page 127: Displaying Local User Data (Lud)
Machining the workpiece 4.11 Display and edit user variables Procedure Select the "Parameter" operating area. Press the "User variable" softkey. Press the "Channel GUD" and "GUD selection" softkeys. A new vertical softkey bar appears. Press the "SGUD" ... "GUD6" softkeys if you want to display the SGUD, MGUD, UGUD as well as GUD4 to GUD 6 of the channel-specific user variables.
Page 128: Displaying Program User Data (Pud)
Machining the workpiece 4.11 Display and edit user variables Procedure Select the "Parameter" operating area. Press the "User variable" softkey. Press the "Local LUD" softkey. 4.11.6 Displaying program user data (PUD) Program-global user variables PUDs are global part program variables (Program User Data). PUDs are valid in all main programs and subprograms, where they can also be written and read.
Page 129: Searching For User Variables
Machining the workpiece 4.11 Display and edit user variables 4.11.7 Searching for user variables You can search for R parameters and user variables. Procedure Select the "Parameter" operating area. Press the "R parameters", "Global GUD", "Channel GUD", "Local GUD" or "Program PUD" softkeys to select the list in which you would like to search for user variables.
Page 130 Machining the workpiece 4.11 Display and edit user variables Press the <INPUT> key. - OR - Press the <Cursor right> key. The selected file is opened in the editor and can be edited there. Define the desired user variable. Press the "Exit" softkey to close the editor. Activating user variables Press the "Activate"...
Page 131: Display G And Auxiliary Functions
Machining the workpiece 4.12 Display G and auxiliary functions 4.12 Display G and auxiliary functions 4.12.1 Selected G functions 16 selected G groups are displayed in the "G Function" window. Within a G group, the G function currently active in the controller is displayed. Some G codes (e.g.
Page 132 Machining the workpiece 4.12 Display G and auxiliary functions G groups displayed by default (ISO code) Group Meaning G group 1 Modally active motion commands (e.g. G0, G1, G2, G3) G group 2 Non-modally active motion commands, dwell time (e.g. G4, G74, G75) G group 3 Programmable offsets, working area limitations and pole programming (e.g.
Page 133: All G Functions
References For more information about configuring the displayed G groups, refer to the following document: SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl Commissioning Manual 4.12.2 All G functions All G groups and their group numbers are listed in the "G Functions" window.
Page 134: G Functions For Mold Making
Machining the workpiece 4.12 Display G and auxiliary functions Procedure Select the "Machine" operating area. Press the <JOG>, <MDA> or <AUTO> key. Press the ">>" and "All G functions" softkeys. The "G Functions" window is opened. 4.12.3 G functions for mold making In the window "G functions", important information for machining free-form surfaces can be displayed using the "High Speed Settings"...
Page 135 Function Manual, Basic Functions; Chapter, "Contour/orientation tolerance" ● For information about configuring the displayed G groups, refer to the following document: Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl Procedure Select the "Machine" operating area Press the <JOG>, <MDI> or <AUTO> key.
Page 136: Auxiliary Functions
Machining the workpiece 4.12 Display G and auxiliary functions 4.12.4 Auxiliary functions Auxiliary functions include M and H functions preprogrammed by the machine manufacturer, which transfer parameters to the PLC to trigger reactions defined by the manufacturer. Displayed auxiliary functions Up to five current M functions and three H functions are displayed in the "Auxiliary Functions"...
Page 137: Displaying Status Of Synchronized Actions
Machining the workpiece 4.13 Displaying status of synchronized actions 4.13 Displaying status of synchronized actions You can display status information for diagnosing synchronized actions in the "Synchronized Actions" window. You get a list with all currently active synchronized actions. In this list, the synchronized action programming is displayed in the same form as in the part program.
Page 138 Machining the workpiece 4.13 Displaying status of synchronized actions Display of synchronized actions Using softkeys, you have the option of restricting the display to activated synchronized actions. Procedure Select the "Machine" operating area. Press the <AUTO>, <MDA> or <JOG> key. Press the menu forward key and the "Synchron."...
Page 139: Displaying The Program Runtime And Counting Workpieces
Machining the workpiece 4.14 Displaying the program runtime and counting workpieces 4.14 Displaying the program runtime and counting workpieces To gain an overview of the program runtime and the number of machined workpieces, open the "Times, Counter" window. Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Page 140: Setting For Automatic Mode
Machining the workpiece 4.15 Setting for automatic mode Procedure Select the "Machine" operating area. Press the <AUTO> key. Press the "Times, Counter" softkey. The "Times, Counter" window opens. Select "Yes" under "Count workpieces" if you want to count completed workpieces. Enter the number of workpieces needed in the "Desired workpieces"...
Page 141 Machining the workpiece 4.15 Setting for automatic mode Displaying measurement results Using an MMC command, you can display measurement results in a part program: You can define the following settings: ● When it reaches the command, the control automatically jumps to the "Machine" operating area and the window with the measurement results is displayed ●...
Page 142: Mold Making View
Machining the workpiece 4.16 Mold making view 4.16 Mold making view 4.16.1 Mold making view For large mold making programs, as provided by CAD systems, you have the option, using a fast view, to display the machining paths. This allows you to obtain a fast overview of the program and possibly correct it.
Page 143 Machining the workpiece 4.16 Mold making view NC blocks that can be interpreted Following NC blocks are supported for the mold building view. ● Types – Lines G0, G1 with X Y Z – Circles G2, G3 with center point I, J, K or radius CR, depending on the working plane G17, G18, G19, CIP with circular point I1, J1, K1 or radius CR –...
Page 144: Starting The Mold Making View
Machining the workpiece 4.16 Mold making view Changing and adapting the mold making view Just the same as for simulation and simultaneous recording, you have the option of changing and adapting the simulation graphical representation in order to achieve the optimum view. ●...
Page 145: Specifically Jump To The Program Block
Machining the workpiece 4.16 Mold making view 4.16.3 Specifically jump to the program block If you notice anything peculiar in the graphic or identify an error, then from this location, you can directly jump to the program block involved to possibly edit the program. Preconditions ●...
Page 146: Changing The View
Machining the workpiece 4.16 Mold making view See also Searching in programs (Page 114) Replacing program text (Page 115) 4.16.5 Changing the view 4.16.5.1 Enlarging or reducing the graphical representation Precondition ● The mold making view has been started. ● The "Graphic" softkey is active. Procedure Press the <+>...
Page 147: Modifying The Viewport
Machining the workpiece 4.16 Mold making view Note Selected section The selected sections and size changes are kept as long as the program is selected. 4.16.5.2 Modifying the viewport Use the magnifying glass if you would like to move, increase or reduce the size of the section of the mold making view, e.g.
Page 148 Machining the workpiece 4.16 Mold making view Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 149: Simulating Machining
Simulating machining Overview During simulation, the current program is calculated in its entirety and the result displayed in graphic form. The result of programming is verified without traversing the machine axes. Incorrectly programmed machining steps are detected at an early stage and incorrect machining on the workpiece prevented.
Page 150 Simulating machining 5.1 Overview Machine references The simulation is implemented as workpiece simulation. This means that it is not assumed that the zero offset has already been precisely scratched or is known. In spite of this, unavoidable machine references are in the programming, such as for example, the tool change point in the machine, the retraction position when swiveling and the table components of a swivel kinematic.
Page 151 Simulating machining 5.1 Overview Display variants You can choose between three variants of graphical display: ● Simulation before machining of the workpiece Before machining the workpiece on the machine, you can perform a quick run-through in order to graphically display how the program will be executed. ●...
Page 152 Simulating machining 5.1 Overview Properties of simultaneous recording and simulation Traversing paths For the simulation, the displayed traversing paths are saved in a ring buffer. If this buffer is full, then the oldest traversing path is deleted with each new traversing path. Optimum display If simultaneous machining is stopped or has been completed, then the display is again converted into a high-resolution screen.
Page 153 Simulating machining 5.1 Overview Examples Several examples for machine types that are supported: Swivel head 90°/90° Swivel head 90°/45° Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 154 Simulating machining 5.1 Overview Swivel table 90°/90° Swivel table 90°/45° Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 155 Simulating machining 5.1 Overview Swivel combination 90°/90° Swivel combination 45°/90° Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 156: Simulation Prior To Machining Of The Workpiece
Simulating machining 5.2 Simulation prior to machining of the workpiece Simulation prior to machining of the workpiece Before machining the workpiece on the machine, you have the option of performing a quick run-through in order to graphically display how the program will be executed. This provides a simple way of checking the result of the programming.
Page 157: Simultaneous Recording Prior To Machining Of The Workpiece
Simulating machining 5.3 Simultaneous recording prior to machining of the workpiece Press the "Reset" softkey to cancel the simulation. Press the "Start" softkey to restart or continue the simulation. Note Operating area switchover The simulation is exited if you switch into another operating area. If you restart the simulation, then this starts again at the beginning of the program.
Page 158: Simultaneous Recording During Machining Of The Workpiece
Simulating machining 5.4 Simultaneous recording during machining of the workpiece Press the <CYCLE START> key. The program execution is displayed graphically on the screen. Press the "Sim. rec." softkey again to stop the recording. Simultaneous recording during machining of the workpiece If the view of the work space is blocked by coolant, for example, while the workpiece is being machined, you can also track the program execution on the screen.
Page 159: Different Views Of The Workpiece
Simulating machining 5.5 Different views of the workpiece Different views of the workpiece In the graphical display, you can choose between different views so that you constantly have the best view of the current workpiece machining, or in order to display details or the overall view of the finished workpiece.
Page 160: Side View
Simulating machining 5.5 Different views of the workpiece Changing the display You can increase or decrease the size of the simulation graphic, move it, turn it, or change the segment. Displaying and moving cutting planes You can display and move cutting planes X, Y, and Z. See also Enlarging or reducing the graphical representation (Page 164) Panning a graphical representation (Page 165)
Page 161: Editing The Simulation Display
Simulating machining 5.6 Editing the simulation display Editing the simulation display 5.6.1 Blank display You have the option of replacing the blank defined in the program or to define a blank for programs in which a blank definition cannot be inserted. Note The unmachined part can only be entered if simulation or simultaneous recording is in the reset state.
Page 162: Program Control During Simulation
Simulating machining 5.7 Program control during simulation Program control during simulation 5.7.1 Changing the feedrate You can change the feedrate at any time during the simulation. You can track the changes in the status line. Note If you are working with the "Simultaneous recording" function, the rotary switch (override) on the control panel is used.
Page 163: Simulating The Program Block By Block
Simulating machining 5.7 Program control during simulation 5.7.2 Simulating the program block by block You can control the program execution during simulation, i.e. execute a program block by block, as when executing a program. Procedure Simulation is started. Press the "Program control" and "Single block" softkeys. Press the "Back"...
Page 164: Modifying And Adapting The Simulation Graphics
Simulating machining 5.8 Modifying and adapting the simulation graphics Modifying and adapting the simulation graphics 5.8.1 Enlarging or reducing the graphical representation Precondition The simulation or the simultaneous recording is started. Procedure Press the <+> and <-> keys if you wish to enlarge or reduce the graphic display.
Page 165: Panning A Graphical Representation
Simulating machining 5.8 Modifying and adapting the simulation graphics 5.8.2 Panning a graphical representation Precondition The simulation or the simultaneous recording is started. Procedure Press a cursor key if you wish to move the graphic up, down, left, or right. 5.8.3 Rotating the graphical representation In the 3D view you can rotate the position of the workpiece to view it from all sides.
Page 166: Modifying The Viewport
Simulating machining 5.8 Modifying and adapting the simulation graphics Keep the <Shift> key pressed and then turn the workpiece in the desired direction using the appropriate cursor keys. 5.8.4 Modifying the viewport If you would like to move, enlarge or decrease the size of the segment of the graphical display, e.g.
Page 167: Defining Cutting Planes
Simulating machining 5.8 Modifying and adapting the simulation graphics 5.8.5 Defining cutting planes In the 3D view, you have the option of "cutting" the workpiece and therefore displaying certain views in order to show hidden contours. Precondition The simulation or the simultaneous recording is started. Procedure Press the "Details"...
Page 168: Displaying Simulation Alarms
Simulating machining 5.9 Displaying simulation alarms Displaying simulation alarms Alarms might occur during simulation. If an alarm occurs during a simulation run, a window opens in the operating window to display it. The alarm overview contains the following information: ● Date and time ●...
Page 169: Multi-Channel View (Only 840D Sl)
Multi-channel view (only 840D sl) Multi-channel view The multi-channel view allows you to simultaneously view several channels in the following operating areas: ● "Machine" operating area ● "Program" operating area Multi-channel view in the "Machine" operating area With a multi-channel machine, you have the option of simultaneously monitoring and influencing the execution of several programs.
Page 170 Multi-channel view (only 840D sl) 6.2 Multi-channel view in the "Machine" operating area Single-channel view If, for your multi-channel machine, you always only wish to monitor one channel, then you can set a permanent single-channel view. Horizontal softkeys ● Block search When selecting the block search, the multi-channel view is kept.
Page 171 Multi-channel view (only 840D sl) 6.2 Multi-channel view in the "Machine" operating area Displaying/hiding a multi-channel view Select the "Machine" operating area Select the "JOG", "MDA" or "AUTO" mode. Press the menu forward key and the "Settings" softkey. Press the "Multi-channel view" softkey. In the window "Settings for Multi-Channel View"...
Page 172: Multi-Channel View For Large Operator Panels
Multi-channel view (only 840D sl) 6.3 Multi-channel view for large operator panels Multi-channel view for large operator panels On the OP015 and OP019 operator panels as well as on the PC, you have the option of displaying up to four channels next to each one. This simplifies the creation and run-in for multi-channel programs.
Page 173 Multi-channel view (only 840D sl) 6.3 Multi-channel view for large operator panels Toggling between the channels Press the <CHANNEL> key to toggle between the channels. Press the <NEXT WINDOW> key to toggle within a channel column between the three or four windows arranged one above the other. Note 2-channel display Unlike the smaller operator panels, the T,F,S window is visible for a 2-channel view in the...
Page 174: Setting The Multi-Channel View
Multi-channel view (only 840D sl) 6.4 Setting the multi-channel view Setting the multi-channel view Setting Meaning View Here, you specify how many channels are displayed. 1 channel • 2 channels • 3 channels • 4 channels • Channel selection and You specify which channels in which sequence are displayed in the multi- sequence channel view.
Page 175 Multi-channel view (only 840D sl) 6.4 Setting the multi-channel view Procedure Select the "Machine" operating area. Select the "JOG", "MDA" or "AUTO" mode. Press the menu forward key and the "Settings" softkey. Press the "Multi-channel view" softkey. The "Settings for Multi-Channel View" window is opened. Set the multi-channel or single-channel view and define which channels are to be seen in the "Machine"...
Page 176 Multi-channel view (only 840D sl) 6.4 Setting the multi-channel view Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 177: Collision Avoidance (Only 840D Sl)
References More detailed explanations on the collision avoidance can be found in the following reference: SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl Commissioning Manual; Function Manual, Special Functions (FB3): ● Section: "Kinematic chain (K7)" ● Section: "Geometric machine modeling (K8)"...
Page 178: Switching The Collision Avoidance On And Off
Collision avoidance (only 840D sl) 7.2 Switching the collision avoidance on and off Precondition ● Collision avoidance is setup and an active machine model is available. ● In the "Collision avoidance" setting, for the AUTO mode, collision avoidance is selected. Procedure Select the "Machine"...
Page 179 Collision avoidance (only 840D sl) 7.2 Switching the collision avoidance on and off Setting Effect JOG/MDI If the collision monitoring for the JOG/MDI operating modes is activated, then as a minimum, the Machine machine protection areas are monitored. The parameter cannot be changed. AUTO If the collision monitoring for the AUTO operating mode is activated, then as a minimum, the...
Page 180 Collision avoidance (only 840D sl) 7.2 Switching the collision avoidance on and off Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 181: Tool Management
Tool management Lists for the tool management All tools and also all magazine locations that have been created or configured in the NC are displayed in the lists in the Tool area. All lists display the same tools in the same order. When switching between the lists, the cursor remains on the same tool in the same screen segment.
Page 182: Magazine Management
Tool management 8.2 Magazine management Filtering the lists You can filter the lists according to the following criteria: ● Only display the first cutting edge ● Only tools that are ready to use ● Only tools that have reached the pre-alarm limit ●...
Page 183: Tool Types
Tool management 8.3 Tool types Tool types A number of tool types are available when you create a new tool. The tool type determines which geometry data is required and how it will be computed. Tool types Figure 8-1 Example of Favorites list Figure 8-2 Available tools in the "New Tool - Milling Cutter"...
Page 184 Tool management 8.3 Tool types Figure 8-3 Available tools in the "New Tool - Drill" window Figure 8-4 Tools listed in the "New Tool - Grinding Tools" window Figure 8-5 Available tools in the "New Tool - Special Tools" window Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 185: Tool Dimensioning
Tool management 8.4 Tool dimensioning Tool dimensioning This section provides an overview of the dimensioning of tools. Tool types Figure 8-6 End mill (Type 120) Figure 8-7 Face mill (Type 140) Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 186 Tool management 8.4 Tool dimensioning Figure 8-8 Angle head cutter (Type 130) Figure 8-9 Drill (Type 200) Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 187 Tool management 8.4 Tool dimensioning Figure 8-10 Tap (Type 240) Figure 8-11 3D tool with an example of a cylindrical die-sinking cutter (Type 110) Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 188 Tool management 8.4 Tool dimensioning Figure 8-12 3D tool type with an example of a ballhead cutter (Type 111) Figure 8-13 3D tool with an example of an end mill with corner rounding (Type 121) Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 189 Tool management 8.4 Tool dimensioning Figure 8-14 3D tool type with an example of a bevel cutter (Type 155) Figure 8-15 3D tool with an example of a bevel cutter with corner rounding (Type 156) Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 190 Tool management 8.4 Tool dimensioning Figure 8-16 3D tool with an example of a tapered die-sinking cutter (Type 157) Figure 8-17 Electronic workpiece probe Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 191: Tool List
Tool management 8.5 Tool list Machine manufacturer The tool length of the workpiece probe is measured to the center of the ball (length m) or to the ball circumference (length u). Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications. Note An electronic workpiece probe must be calibrated before use. Tool list 8.5.1 Tool list...
Page 192 Tool management 8.5 Tool list Column heading Meaning You have the option of changing the tool type using the <SELECT> key. Tool name The tool is identified by the name and the replacement tool number. You may enter the names as text or numbers. Note: The maximum length of tool names is 31 ASCII characters.
Page 193 Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications. References Information about the configuration and setup of the tool list can be found in the following references: SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl Commissioning Manual Icons in the tool list Icon/ Meaning...
Page 194: Creating A New Tool
Tool management 8.5 Tool list 8.5.2 Creating a new tool When creating a new tool, the "New tool - favorites" window offers you a number of selected tool types, known as "favorites". If you do not find the desired tool type in the favorites list, then select the milling, drilling, grinding or special tool via the corresponding softkeys.
Page 195: Additional Data
● Size of tool References: For a description of configuration options, refer to the Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate / SINUMERIK 840D sl 8.5.3 Additional data The following tool types require geometry data that is not included in the tool list display.
Page 196 Tool management 8.5 Tool list Tool type Additional parameters 140 Face milling External radius Tool angle 155 Bevel cutter Taper angle 156 Bevel cutter with corner Corner radius rounding Taper angle 157 Conical die-milling cutter Taper angle 585 Calibration tool Geometry length (length X, length Y, length Z) Wear length (Δ...
Page 197: Managing Several Cutting Edges
Tool management 8.5 Tool list 8.5.4 Managing several cutting edges In the case of tools with more than one cutting edge, a separate set of offset data is assigned to each cutting edge. The number of possible cutting edges depends on the controller configuration.
Page 198: Deleting A Tool
Tool management 8.5 Tool list 8.5.5 Deleting a tool Tools that are no longer in use can be deleted from the tool list for a clearer overview. Procedure The tool list is opened. Place the cursor on the tool that you would like to delete. Press the "Delete tool"...
Page 199 Tool management 8.5 Tool list Procedure The tool list is opened. Place the cursor on the tool that you want to load into the magazine (if the tools are sorted according to magazine location number you will find it at the end of the tool list). Press the "Load"...
Page 200: Selecting A Magazine
Tool management 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".
Page 201: Code Carrier Connection (Only 840D Sl)
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 Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 202 Tool management 8.5 Tool list 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.
Page 203 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 Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 204: Tool Wear
Tool management 8.6 Tool wear 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.
Page 205 Tool management 8.6 Tool wear 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.
Page 206 Tool management 8.6 Tool wear 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.
Page 207: Reactivating A Tool
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.
Page 208: Tool Data Oem
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 Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 209: Magazine
Tool management 8.8 Magazine Procedure Select the "Parameter" operating area. Press the "OEM tool" softkey. Position the cursor on a grinding tool. 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.
Page 210 Tool management 8.8 Magazine 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. Ü 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.
Page 211: Position Magazine
Tool management 8.8 Magazine 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.
Page 212: Relocating A Tool
Tool management 8.8 Magazine 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.
Page 213: Unload All Tools
Tool management 8.8 Magazine 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.
Page 214: Sorting Tool Management Lists
Tool management 8.9 Sorting tool management lists 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.
Page 215: Filtering The Tool Management Lists
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 Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 216: Specific Search In The Tool Management Lists
Tool management 8.11 Specific search in the tool management lists 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.
Page 217 Tool management 8.11 Specific search in the tool management lists 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"...
Page 218: Displaying Tool Details
Tool management 8.12 Displaying tool details 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 ●...
Page 219: Changing A Tool Type
Tool management 8.13 Changing a tool type 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...
Page 220: Settings For Tool Lists
– 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 Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 221 Tool management 8.14 Settings for tool lists Procedure Select the "Parameter" operating area. Press the "Tool list", "Tool wear" or "Magazine" softkey. Press the "Continue" and "Settings" softkeys. Activate the checkbox for the desired setting. Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 222 Tool management 8.14 Settings for tool lists Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 223: Managing Programs
Managing programs 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.
Page 224 Managing programs 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: ●...
Page 225 Managing programs 9.1 Overview Structure of the directories In the overview, the symbols in the left-hand column have the following meaning: Directory Program All directories have a plus sign when the program manager is called for the first time. Figure 9-1 Program directory in the program manager The plus sign in front of empty directories is removed after they have been read for the first time.
Page 226: Nc Memory
Managing programs 9.1 Overview Active programs Selected, i.e. active programs are identified using a green symbol. Figure 9-2 Active program shown in green 9.1.1 NC memory The complete NC working memory is displayed along with all tools and the main programs and subroutines.
Page 227: Local Drive
Managing programs 9.1 Overview 9.1.2 Local drive Workpieces, main and subprograms that are saved in the user memory of the CF card or on the local hard disk are displayed. For archiving, you have the option of mapping the structure of the NC memory system or to create a separate archiving system.
Page 228: Usb Drives
Managing programs 9.1 Overview 9.1.3 USB drives USB drives enable you to exchange data. For example, you can copy to the NC and execute programs that were created externally. NOTICE Interruption of operation Direct execution from the USB FlashDrive is not recommended, because machining can be undesirably interrupted, therefore resulting in workpiece damage.
Page 229: Ftp Drive
Managing programs 9.1 Overview 9.1.4 FTP drive The FTP drive offers you the following options - to transfer data, e.g. part programs, between your control system and an external FTP server. You have the option of archiving any files in the FTP server by creating new directories and subdirectories.
Page 230: Opening And Closing A Program
Managing programs 9.2 Opening and closing a program Opening and closing a program To view a program in more detail or modify it, open the program in the editor. With programs that are in the NCK memory, navigation is already possible when opening. The program blocks can only be edited when the program has been opened completely.
Page 231 Managing programs 9.2 Opening and closing a program Press the "NC Select" softkey to switch to the "Machine" operating area and begin execution. When the program is running, the softkey is deactivated. Closing the program Press the ">>" and "Exit" softkeys to close the program and editor again. - OR - If you are at the start of the first line of the program, press the <Cursor left>...
Page 232: Executing A Program
Managing programs 9.3 Executing a program Executing a program When you select a program for execution, the controller automatically switches to the "Machine" operating area. Program selection Select the workpieces (WPD), main programs (MPF) or subprograms (SPF) by placing the cursor on the desired program or workpiece.
Page 233: Creating A Directory/Program/Job List/Program List
Managing programs 9.4 Creating a directory/program/job list/program list If the selected program is already opened in the "Program" operating area, Press the "Execute NC" softkey. Press the <CYCLE START> key. Execution of the workpiece is started. Note Only workpieces/programs that are located in the NCK memory, local drive or USB drive can be selected for execution.
Page 234: Creating A New Workpiece
Managing programs 9.4 Creating a directory/program/job list/program list Procedure Select the "Program manager" operating area. Select your chosen storage medium, i.e. a local or USB drive. If you want to create a new directory in the local network, place the cursor on the topmost folder and press the "New"...
Page 235: Creating A New G Code Program
Managing programs 9.4 Creating a directory/program/job list/program list If necessary, select a template if any are available. Enter the desired workpiece name and press the "OK" softkey. The name can be a maximum of 24 characters long. You can use any letters (except accented), digits or the underscore symbol (_).
Page 236: Storing Any New File
Managing programs 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 (_).
Page 237 Managing programs 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"...
Page 238: Creating A Job List
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. Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 239: Creating A Program List
Managing programs 9.4 Creating a directory/program/job list/program list 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"...
Page 240 Managing programs 9.4 Creating a directory/program/job list/program list 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"...
Page 241: Creating Templates
Managing programs 9.5 Creating templates 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:...
Page 242: Searching Directories And Files
Managing programs 9.6 Searching directories and files 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 •...
Page 243: Displaying The Program In The Preview
Managing programs 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. Displaying the program in the Preview.
Page 244: Selecting Several Directories/Programs
Managing programs 9.8 Selecting several directories/programs 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.
Page 245 Managing programs 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.
Page 246: Copying And Pasting A Directory/Program
Managing programs 9.9 Copying and pasting a directory/program 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.
Page 247 Managing programs 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.
Page 248: Deleting A Directory/Program
Managing programs 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.
Page 249: Changing File And Directory Properties
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.
Page 250: Set Up Drives
Managing programs 9.12 Set up drives 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...
Page 251: Setting Up Drives
Managing programs 9.12 Set up drives 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.
Page 252 Managing programs 9.12 Set up drives 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.
Page 253 Managing programs 9.12 Set up drives 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.
Page 254: Viewing Pdf Documents
Managing programs 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"...
Page 255: Extcall
Managing programs 9.14 EXTCALL 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.
Page 256 Managing programs 9.14 EXTCALL 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"...
Page 257 Managing programs 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.
Page 258: Backing Up Data
Managing programs 9.15 Backing up data 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"...
Page 259: Generating An Archive Via The System Data
Managing programs 9.15 Backing up data 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.
Page 260 Managing programs 9.15 Backing up data 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.
Page 261: Reading In An Archive In The Program Manager
Managing programs 9.15 Backing up data Select the required location for archiving and press the "New directory" softkey to create a suitable subdirectory. The "New Directory" window opens. Enter the required name and press the "OK" softkey. The directory is created below the selected folder. Press the "OK"...
Page 262 Managing programs 9.15 Backing up data 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"...
Page 263: Read In Archive From System Data
Managing programs 9.15 Backing up data 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"...
Page 264: Setup Data
Managing programs 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.
Page 265 Managing programs 9.16 Setup data 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"...
Page 266: Reading-In Set-Up Data
Managing programs 9.16 Setup data 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: ●...
Page 267 Managing programs 9.16 Setup data 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.
Page 268: Rs-232-C
Managing programs 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. ●...
Page 269 Managing programs 9.17 RS-232-C 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"...
Page 270 Managing programs 9.17 RS-232-C 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) •...
Page 271 Managing programs 9.17 RS-232-C 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...
Page 272 Managing programs 9.17 RS-232-C Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 273: Teaching In A Program
Teaching in a program 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.
Page 274: Inserting A Block
Teaching in a program 10.3 Inserting a block 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.
Page 275: Input Parameters For Teach-In Blocks
Teaching in a program 10.3 Inserting a block 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...
Page 276 Teaching in a program 10.3 Inserting a block Motion types for teach-in of position and teach-in of G0 and G1 The following motion parameters are offered: Parameter Description Path-synchronous 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...
Page 277: Teach-In Via Windows
Teaching in a program 10.4 Teach-in via Windows 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.
Page 278: Teach In Rapid Traverse G0
Teaching in a program 10.4 Teach-in via Windows 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.
Page 279: Teach-In A Spline
Teaching in a program 10.4 Teach-in via Windows 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"...
Page 280 Teaching in a program 10.4 Teach-in via Windows 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.
Page 281: Editing A Block
Teaching in a program 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.
Page 282: Selecting A Block
Teaching in a program 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.
Page 283: Deleting A Block
Teaching in a program 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>...
Page 284: Settings For Teach-In
Teaching in a program 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"...
Page 285: Ht 8
HT 8 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)
Page 286 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.
Page 287 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) Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 288: Traversing Keys
HT 8 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.
Page 289: Machine Control Panel Menu
HT 8 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.
Page 290: Virtual Keyboard
HT 8 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"...
Page 291 HT 8 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.
Page 292: Calibrating The Touch Panel
HT 8 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.
Page 293: Ctrl-Energy
Ctrl-Energy 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.
Page 294: Displaying Energy Consumption
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.
Page 295: Measuring And Saving The Energy Consumption
Ctrl-Energy 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.
Page 296 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 Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 297: Displaying Measured Curves
Ctrl-Energy 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.
Page 298: Long-Term Measurement Of The Energy Consumption
Ctrl-Energy 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:...
Page 299: Using The Energy-Saving Profile
Ctrl-Energy 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...
Page 300 12.6 Using the energy-saving profile References Information on the configuration of the energy-saving profiles is provided in the following reference: System Manual "Ctrl-Energy", SINUMERIK 840D sl / 828D Procedure Select the "Parameter" operating area. Press the menu forward key and then the "Ctrl-Energy" softkey.
Page 301: Easy Message (828D Only)
Easy Message (828D only) 13.1 Overview Easy Message enables you to be informed about certain machine states by means of SMS messages via a connected modem: ● For example, you would like to be informed about emergency stop states ● You would like to know when a batch has been completed Control commands ●...
Page 302 Easy Message (828D only) 13.1 Overview References Information on the GSM modem can be found in the PPU SINUMERIK 828D Manual Calling the SMS Messenger Select the "Diagnostics" operating area. Press the "Easy Msg." softkey. Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 303: Activating Easy Message
Easy Message (828D only) 13.2 Activating Easy Message 13.2 Activating Easy Message To commission the connection to the modem for the SMS Messenger, activate the SIM card at the initial start-up. Requirement The modem is connected and activated. Machine manufacturer The modem is activated via the machine data 51233 $MSN_ENABLE_GSM_MODEM.
Page 304: Creating/Editing A User Profile
Easy Message (828D only) 13.3 Creating/editing a user profile 13.3 Creating/editing a user profile User identification Display Meaning User name Name of the user to be created or logged on. Telephone number Telephone number of the user to which the messages are to be sent. The telephone number must include the country code in order that control commands can identify the sender (e.g.
Page 305: Setting-Up Events
Easy Message (828D only) 13.4 Setting-up events Press the "Send test message" softkey. An SMS message with predefined text is sent to the specified telephone number. Editing user data and events Select the user whose data you want to edit and press the "Edit" softkey.
Page 306 Easy Message (828D only) 13.4 Setting-up events ● Sinumerik messages/alarms (error when executing) An SMS is sent if NCK alarms or messages are output that cause the machine to come to a standstill. ● Machine faults An SMS is sent if PLC alarms or messages are output that cause the machine to come to a standstill (i.e.
Page 307: Logging An Active User On And Off
Easy Message (828D only) 13.5 Logging an active user on and off 13.5 Logging an active user on and off Only active users receive an SMS message for the specified events. You can activate users, already created for Easy Message, with certain control commands via the user interface or via SMS.
Page 308: Displaying Sms Logs
Easy Message (828D only) 13.6 Displaying SMS logs 13.6 Displaying SMS logs The SMS data traffic is recorded in the "SMS Log" window. In this way, it is possible to see the chronological sequence of activates when a fault occurs. Symbols Description Incoming SMS message for the Messenger.
Page 309: Making Settings For Easy Message
Easy Message (828D only) 13.7 Making settings for Easy Message 13.7 Making settings for Easy Message You can change the following Messenger configuration in the "Settings" window: ● Name of the controller that is part of an SMS message ● Number of sent messages –...
Page 310 Easy Message (828D only) 13.7 Making settings for Easy Message Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 311: Easy Extend (828D Only)
Easy Extend (828D only) 14.1 Overview Easy Extend enables machines to be retrofitted with additional units, which are controlled by the PLC or that require additional NC axes (such as bar loaders, swiveling tables or milling heads), at a later point in time. These additional devices are easily commissioned, activated, deactivated or tested with Easy Extend.
Page 312: Enabling A Device
Easy Extend (828D only) 14.2 Enabling a device 14.2 Enabling a device The available device options are protected by a password. Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications. Procedure Select the "Parameter" operating area. Press the menu forward key and then the "Easy Extend" softkey. A list of the connected devices is displayed.
Page 313: Activating And Deactivating A Device
Easy Extend (828D only) 14.3 Activating and deactivating a device 14.3 Activating and deactivating a device Status Meaning Device activated System waiting for PLC checkback signal Device faulty Interface error in the communication module Procedure Easy Extend is opened. You can select the desired device in the list with the <Cursor up> and <Cursor down>...
Page 314: Commissioning Easy Extend
Easy Extend (828D only) 14.4 Commissioning Easy Extend 14.4 Commissioning Easy Extend As a rule, the "Easy Extend" function has already been commissioned by the machine manufacturer. If a first commissioning has not been performed or if, for example, function tests are to be performed again (e.g.
Page 315: Service Planner (828D Only)
Service Planner (828D only) 15.1 Performing and monitoring maintenance tasks With the "Service Planner", maintenance tasks have been set up that have to be performed at certain intervals (e.g. top up oil, change coolant). A list is displayed of all the maintenance tasks that have been set up together with the time remaining until the end of the specified maintenance interval.
Page 316 Service Planner (828D only) 15.1 Performing and monitoring maintenance tasks Procedure Select the "Diagnostics" operating area. Press the menu forward key and then the "Service planner" softkey. The window with the list of all the maintenance tasks that have been set up appears.
Page 317: Set Maintenance Tasks
Service Planner (828D only) 15.2 Set maintenance tasks 15.2 Set maintenance tasks You can make the following changes in the list of maintenance tasks in the configuration mode: ● Set up a maximum of 32 maintenance tasks with interval, initial warning and number of warnings to be acknowledged ●...
Page 318 Service Planner (828D only) 15.2 Set maintenance tasks Procedure Select the "Diagnostics" operating area. Press the menu forward key and then the "Service planner" softkey. The window opens and displays a list of all the tasks that have been set The values cannot be edited.
Page 319: Ladder Viewer And Ladder Add-On (828D Only)
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.1 PLC diagnostics A PLC user program consists to a large degree of logical operations to implement safety functions and to support process sequences. These logical operations include the linking of various contacts and relays. These logic operations are displayed in a ladder diagram. Ladder add-on tool As a rule, the failure of a single contact or relay results in a failure of the whole system.
Page 320: Structure Of The User Interface
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.2 Structure of the user interface 16.2 Structure of the user interface Figure 16-1 Screen structure Table 16- 1 Key to screen layout Screen element Display Meaning Application area Supported PLC program language Name of the active program block Representation: Symbolic name (absolute name) Program status...
Page 321: Control Options
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.3 Control options Screen element Display Meaning Focus Performs the tasks of the cursor Information line Displays information, e.g. for searching 16.3 Control options In addition to the softkeys and the navigation keys, there are further shortcuts in this area. Shortcuts The cursor keys move the focus over the PLC user program.
Page 322 Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.3 Control options Shortcuts Action To the last field of the last network -or- Open the next program block in the same window Open the previous program block in the same window The function of the Select key depends on the position of the input focus.
Page 323: Displaying Plc Properties
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.4 Displaying PLC properties 16.4 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 ●...
Page 324: Displaying And Editing Plc Signals
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.6 Displaying and editing PLC signals ● 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. Procedure Ladder add-on tool is opened.
Page 325: Displaying Information On The Program Blocks
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.7 Displaying information on the program blocks Procedure Ladder add-on tool is opened. Press the "Status list” softkey. The "Status List" window appears. Press the "Set address" softkey. The "Set Address" window appears. Activate the desired address type (e.g.
Page 326 Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.7 Displaying information on the program blocks Access protection If a program block is password-protected. The ladder diagram display can be enabled using the "Protection" softkey. Displaying the program status Press the "Program stat. OFF" softkey to hide the program status in the status display.
Page 327 Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.7 Displaying information on the program blocks Note Colored display in program status In the display of the program status only the color of the signal flow is relevant. Enlarging/reducing the display of the ladder diagram Press the "Zoom +"...
Page 328: Downloading A Plc User Program
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.8 Downloading a PLC user program 16.8 Downloading a PLC user program Download the project data into the PLC if some changes have been made to the project data and a new PLC user program is available. When the project data is loaded, the data classes are saved and loaded to the PLC.
Page 329: Editing The Local Variable Table
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.9 Editing the local variable table 16.9 Editing the local variable table You have the option of editing the local variable table of an INT block. Insert local variable If you have inserted new networks or operands, it may be necessary to insert new variables in the local variable table of an INT block.
Page 330: Creating A New Block
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.10 Creating a new block Enter a name, select the variable and data type and, if required, enter a comment. Press the "Attach line" softkey if you want to add a further variable and enter the data.
Page 331: Editing Block Properties
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.11 Editing block properties Press the "Add" softkey. The "Properties" window appears. Enter the name of the author, number of the INT block and, if required, a comment. The data class of the block is specified. Press the "OK"...
Page 332: Inserting And Editing Networks
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.12 Inserting and editing networks 16.12 Inserting and editing networks You can create a new network and then insert operations (bit operation, assignment, etc.) at the selected cursor position. Only empty networks can be edited. Networks, that already include statements, can only be deleted.
Page 333 Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.12 Inserting and editing networks Procedure An interrupt routine has been selected. Press the "Edit" softkey. Position the cursor on a network. Press the "Insert network" softkey. - OR - Press the <INSERT> key. If the cursor is positioned on "Network x", a new, empty network is inserted behind this network.
Page 334: Editing Network Properties
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.13 Editing network properties 16.13 Editing network properties You can edit the network properties of an INT block. Network title and network comment The title can have a maximum of three lines and 128 characters. The comment can have a maximum of 100 lines and 4096 characters.
Page 335: Displaying And Editing Symbol Tables
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.14 Displaying and editing symbol tables 16.14 Displaying and editing symbol tables You can display the symbol tables that are used to obtain an overview of the global operands available in the project - which you can then edit. The name, address and possibly also a comment is displayed for each entry.
Page 336: Inserting/Deleting A Symbol Table
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.15 Inserting/deleting a symbol table 16.15 Inserting/deleting a symbol table New user symbol tables can be generated and changed. Tables that are no longer used can be deleted. Note Delete symbol table The "Delete" softkey is only available if a user symbol table has been selected. Procedure The symbol table is opened.
Page 337: Searching For Operands
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.16 Searching for operands 16.16 Searching for operands You can use the search function to quickly reach points in very large programs where you would like, for example, to make changes. Restricting the search ●...
Page 338: Displaying The Network Symbol Information Table
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.17 Displaying the network symbol information table Further search options Press the "Go to start" softkey to jump to the start of the ladder diagram in window 1 or window 2, or the list (cross references, symbol table). Press the "Go to end"...
Page 339: Displaying/Canceling The Access Protection
Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.18 Displaying/canceling the access protection 16.18 Displaying/canceling the access protection You can password protect your program organizational units (POUs) in the PLC 828 programming tool. This prevents other users from accessing this part of the program. This means that it is invisible to other users and is encrypted when it is downloaded.
Page 340 Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) 16.19 Displaying cross references Opening program blocks in the ladder diagram From the cross references, you have the option of going directly to the location in the program where the operand is used. The corresponding block is opened in window 1 or 2 and the cursor is set to the corresponding element.
Page 341: Alarm, Error, And System Messages
Alarm, error, and system messages 17.1 Displaying alarms If faulty conditions are recognized in the operation of the machine, then an alarm will be generated and, if necessary, the machining will be interrupted. The error text that is displayed together with the alarm number gives you more detailed information on the error cause.
Page 342 Alarm, error, and system messages 17.1 Displaying alarms Press the "Hide SI alarms" softkey if you do not wish to display SI alarms. Position the cursor on an alarm. Press the key that is specified as acknowledgement symbol to delete the alarm.
Page 343: Displaying An Alarm Log
Alarm, error, and system messages 17.2 Displaying an alarm log 17.2 Displaying an alarm log A list of all the alarms and messages that have occurred so far are listed in the "Alarm Log" window. Up to 500 administered, incoming and outgoing events are displayed in chronological order. Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Page 344: Displaying Messages
Alarm, error, and system messages 17.3 Displaying messages 17.3 Displaying messages PLC and part program messages may be issued during machining. These message will not interrupt the program execution. Messages provide information with regard to a certain behavior of the cycles and with regard to the progress of machining and are usually kept beyond a machining step or until the end of the cycle.
Page 345: Sorting, Alarms, Faults And Messages
Alarm, error, and system messages 17.4 Sorting, alarms, faults and messages 17.4 Sorting, alarms, faults and messages If a large number of alarms, messages or alarm logs are displayed, you have the option of sorting these in an ascending or descending order according to the following criteria: ●...
Page 346: Plc And Nc Variables
Alarm, error, and system messages 17.5 PLC and NC variables 17.5 PLC and NC variables 17.5.1 Displaying and editing PLC and NC variables The "NC/PLC Variables" window allows NC system variables and PLC variables to be monitored and changed. You receive the following list in which you can enter the desired NC/PLC variables in order to display the actual values.
Page 347 Alarm, error, and system messages 17.5 PLC and NC variables Notation for variables ● PLC variables A1.2 DB2.DBW2 ● NC variables – NC system variables - notation $AA_IM[1] – User variables/GUDs - notation GUD/MyVariable[1,3] – OPI - notation /CHANNEL/PARAMETER/R[u1,2] Note NC system variables and PLC variables •...
Page 348 Alarm, error, and system messages 17.5 PLC and NC variables Changing and deleting values Select the "Diagnostics" operating area. Press the "NC/PLC variables" softkey. The "NC/PLC Variables" window opens. Position the cursor in the "Variable" column and enter the required variable.
Page 349 Alarm, error, and system messages 17.5 PLC and NC variables Note "Filter/Search" when inserting variables The start value for "Filter/Search" of variables differs. For example, to insert the variable $R[0], set "Filter/Search": • The start value is 0, if you filter according to "System variables". •...
Page 350: Saving And Loading Screen Forms
Alarm, error, and system messages 17.5 PLC and NC variables 17.5.2 Saving and loading screen forms You have the option of saving the configurations of the variables made in the "NC/PLC variables" window in a screen form that you reload again when required. Editing screen forms If you change a screen form that has been loaded, then this is marked using with * after the screen form name.
Page 351: Load Symbols
Alarm, error, and system messages 17.5 PLC and NC variables 17.5.3 Load symbols PLC data can also be edited via symbols. To do this, the symbol tables and texts for the symbols in the PLC project must have been suitably prepared (STEP7) and made available in SINUMERIK Operate. Preparing PLC data Save the generated files in the /oem/sinumerik/plc/symbols directory.
Page 352: Creating Screenshots
Alarm, error, and system messages 17.6 Creating screenshots 17.6 Creating screenshots You can create screenshots of the current user interface. Each screenshot is saved as a file and stored in the following folder: /user/sinumerik/hmi/log/screenshot Procedure Ctrl + P Press the <Ctrl+P> key combination. A screenshot of the current user interface is created in .png format.
Page 353: Version
Alarm, error, and system messages 17.7 Version 17.7 Version 17.7.1 Displaying version data The following components with the associated version data are specified in the "Version data" window: ● System software ● Basic PLC program ● PLC user program ● System extensions ●...
Page 354: Save Information
Alarm, error, and system messages 17.7 Version Press the "Details" softkey, in order to receive more exact information on the components displayed. 17.7.2 Save information All the machine-specific information of the control is combined in a configuration via the user interface.
Page 355 Alarm, error, and system messages 17.7 Version The "Save Version Information: Name" window opens. The following options are available: • In the "Name:" text field, the file name is pre-assigned with <Machine name/no.>+<CF-card number>. "_config.xml" or "_version.txt" is automatically attached to the file names. •...
Page 356: Logbook
Alarm, error, and system messages 17.8 Logbook 17.8 Logbook The logbook provides you with the machine history in an electronic form. If service is carried out on the machine, this can be electronically saved. This means that it is possible to obtain a picture about the "History" of the control and to optimize service. Editing the logbook You can edit the following information: ●...
Page 357: Displaying And Editing The Logbook
Alarm, error, and system messages 17.8 Logbook 17.8.1 Displaying and editing the logbook Procedure Select the "Diagnostics" operating area. Press the "Version" softkey. Press the "Logbook" softkey. The "Machine logbook" window opens. Editing end customer data You have the option of changing the address data of the end customer using the "Change"...
Page 358: Making A Logbook Entry
Alarm, error, and system messages 17.8 Logbook 17.8.2 Making a logbook entry Using the "New logbook entry" window to make a new entry into the logbook. Enter your name, company and department and a brief description of the measure taken or a description of the fault.
Page 359 Alarm, error, and system messages 17.8 Logbook Searching for a logbook entry You have the option for searching for specific entries using the search function. The "Machine logbook" window is opened. Press the "Search..." softkey and enter the desired term in the search form.
Page 360: Remote Diagnostics
Alarm, error, and system messages 17.9 Remote diagnostics 17.9 Remote diagnostics 17.9.1 Setting remote access You can influence the remote access to your control in the "Remote diagnostics (RCS)" window. Here, rights for all types of remote control are set. The selected rights are defined from the PLC and using the setting at the HMI.
Page 361 Press the "OK" softkey. The settings are accepted and saved. References For a description of configuration options, refer to the Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 362: Permit Modem
Alarm, error, and system messages 17.9 Remote diagnostics 17.9.2 Permit modem You can permit remote access to your control via a teleservice adapter IE connected at X127. Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications. Software option You need the "MC Information System RCS Host" option to display the "Permit modem"...
Page 363: Request Remote Diagnostics
Press the "Change" softkey if you would like to edit the values. Press the "OK" softkey. The request is sent to the remote PC. References Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl See also Permit modem (Page 362) Universal...
Page 364: Exit Remote Diagnostics
Alarm, error, and system messages 17.9 Remote diagnostics 17.9.4 Exit remote diagnostics Procedure The "Remote diagnostics (RCS)" is opened and it is possible that remote monitoring or remote access is active. Block the modem access if access via modem is to be blocked. - OR - In the "Remote Diagnostics (RCS)"...
Page 365: Appendix
Appendix 840D sl documentation overview Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 366 Appendix A.1 840D sl documentation overview Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...
Page 367: Index
Index Program interruption, 104 Search pointer, 105 Search target parameters, 106 Search target specification, 103 Using, 101 Actual-value display, 32 Adapter-transformed view, 220 Alarm log display, 343 Calculator, 40 Sorting, 345 Channel switchover, 57 Alarms Coarse and fine offsets, 63 Displaying, 341 Code carrier connection, 201 Sorting, 345...
Page 368 Index Creating, 233 Deleting, 248 G Code program Highlight, 244 Creating, 235 Pasting, 246 G functions Properties, 249 Display all G groups, 133 Selecting, 244 G Functions Displaying Displaying selected G groups, 131 Energy consumption, 294 GCC (G code converter), 109 HTML documents, 254 Global user variables, 125 PDF documents, 254...
Page 369 Index Overview, 356 Settings, 174 Machine control panel NC directory Operator controls, 25 creating on local drive, 227 Machine model, 177 NC/PLC variables Machine-specific information Changing, 348 Save, 354 Displaying, 346 Machining Load symbols, 351 Canceling, 92 Number of teeth, 192 Starting, 91 Stopping, 91 Magazine...
Page 370 Index Closing, 230 Copying, 246 R parameters, 124 Deleting, 248 Reading in Executing, 232 Setup data, 266 Highlight, 244 Reference, 52 Open, 230 Remote access Opening a second program, 120 permit, 362 Pasting, 246 Setting, 360 Preview, 243 Remote diagnostics, 360 Properties, 249 Exit, 364 Selecting, 244...
Page 371 Index reading in, 266 Tip angle, 192 Simulation, 149 Tool Alarm display, 168 Change type, 219 Blank, 161 Creating, 194 Changing a graphic, 164 Deleting, 198 Program control, 162 Details, 218 Showing and hiding the path display, 161 Dimensioning, 185 Views, 159 Loading, 198 Simultaneous recording, 151...
Page 372 Index Virtual keyboard, 290 Wear, 205 Working area limitation Defining, 70 Workpiece Creating, 234 Workpiece counter, 139 Zero offsets Active ZO, 64 Delete, 69 Displaying details, 68 Overview, 65 Settable ZO, 67 Setting, 61 Zero point settings Backing up, 264 reading in, 266 Universal Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-6AP40-3BA1...

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