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Automatic NC
program start
December 2001
NC programs and pallet tables can be started by the TNC automatically at a
date and time set by the user. To use the autostart function:
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Use MP7683 bit 5 to show the AUTOSTART soft key.
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With MP7683 bit 7, specify whether the NC program should be started by
the NC or the PLC after the expiration of the programmed time.
If you want the program to be started by the PLC, use the two following
markers:
• M4182 indicates whether the AUTOSTART function was activated.
• M4183 indicates whether the time programmed by the user has expired.
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Switch to Program Run, Full Sequence mode and use PGM MGT to activate
the NC program or pallet table to be processed. No current error messages
are allowed.
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Press the AUTOSTART soft key.
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Enter the date and time at which the machine is to be switched on.
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Set M4586 for the PLC to enable the autostart function. If the PLC does not
enable the function, the error message Autostart not enabled appears.
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Activate the autostart function with the AUTOSTART ON soft key. Active
blinks in the window.
M4182
AUTOSTART active
M4183
Time from AUTOSTART expired
M4586
Enable AUTOSTART
MP7683
Executing pallet tables
Input:
Bit 5 – AUTOSTART soft key
0: Do not display soft key
1: Display soft key
Bit7 – AUTOSTART function by PLC
0: AUTOSTART function performed by the NC
1: AUTOSTART function is performed by the PLC. The NC does
not trigger an NC start.
Display and Operation
Set
Reset
NC
NC
NC
NC
PLC
NC/PLC
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