Code Carrier Connection - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Universal Operating Manual

Tool management
12.5 Tool list
12.5.7

Code carrier connection

You have the option of configuring a code carrier connection.
This means that the following functions are available in SINUMERIK Operate:
• Creating a new tool from code carrier
• Unloading tools on code carrier
Further information
Additional information on tool management with code carrier and the configuration of the user
interface in SINUMERIK Operate is provided in the Tool Management Function Manual.
With a code carrier connection, in the list of favorites, there is also a tool available.
Figure 12-18
Creating a new tool from code carrier
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Software option
In order to use the functions, you require the option "Tool Ident Connection".
New tool from code carrier in the list of favorites
1. The tool list is opened.
2. Place the cursor in the tool list at the position where the new tool should
be created.
To do this, you can select an empty magazine location or the NC tool
memory outside of the magazine.
You may also position the cursor on an existing tool in the area of the NC
tool memory. Data from the displayed tool will not be overwritten.
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