Graphical Cycle Support In The Program Editor - Siemens SINUMERIK 808D ADVANCED Programming And Operating Manual

Cycle call
The individual methods for writing a cycle are shown in the programming examples provided for the individual cycles.
Simulation of cycles
Programs with cycle calls can be tested first in simulation.
During simulation, the traversing movements of the cycle are visualized on the screen.
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Graphical cycle support in the program editor

The program editor in the control system provides programming support to add cycle calls to the program and to enter
parameters.
Function
The cycle support consists of three components:
● Cycle selection
● Input screens for parameter assignment
● Help display per cycle
Operating the cycle support
To add a cycle call to the program, proceed as described below:
Recompiling
Recompiling of program codes serves to make modifications to an existing program using the cycle support.
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1. Select the desired operating area.
2. Select a cycle type with the corresponding horizontal softkey to open the lower-level vertical
softkey bar until the desired input screen form with the help display appears on the screen.
3. Enter the values directly (numerical values) or indirectly (R parameters, for example, R27,
or expressions consisting of R parameters, for example, R27 + 10).
If numerical values are entered, the control system will automatically perform a check to see
whether the value lies within the permitted range.
4. Use this key to select values for some parameters that may have only a few values for se-
lection.
5. For drilling cycles, it is also possible to call a cycle modally with this key. To deselect the
modal call, move the cursor to the next blank line of the program and press the softkey
below:
6. Press this softkey to confirm your input. To cancel the input, press the softkey below:
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