System Overview; Application; System Configuration - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Manual

System overview

2.1

Application

Overview
SINUMERIK 840D sl offers modularity, openness, flexibility and uniform structures for
operation, programming, and visualization. It provides a system platform with trend-setting
functions for almost all technologies.
Integrated into the SINAMICS S120 drive system and complemented by the SIMATIC S7-300
automation system, the SINUMERIK 840D sl forms a complete digital system that is ideally
suited for the mid to upper performance range.
SINUMERIK 840D sl is characterized by:
● A high degree of flexibility
● Excellent dynamic response and precision
● Optimum integration into networks
Benefits
● Outstanding performance and flexibility for multi-axis systems of average to high complexity
● Universal openness of the user interface, the PLC and the NC kernel to allow integration
● Integrated safety functions for man and machine: SINUMERIK Safety Integrated.
● Comprehensive range of products for integrating machine tools into communication,
Fields of application
The SINUMERIK 840D sl can be used worldwide for turning, drilling, milling, grinding, laser
machining, nibbling, punching, in tool and mold making, for high-speed cutting applications,
for wood and glass processing, for handling operations, in transfer lines and rotary indexing
machines, for mass production and JobShop production.
The SINUMERIK 840DE sl is available as an export version for use in countries requiring an
export authorization.
2.2

System configuration

SINUMERIK 840D sl combines CNC, HMI, PLC, closed-loop control, and communication tasks
within a single NCU (Numerical Control Unit).
NCU 7x0.3 PN, NCU 7x0.3B PN
Manual, 06/2014, 6FC5397-1EP40-5BA1
thanks to scalable hardware and software.
of your specialist know-how.
engineering and production processes: SINUMERIK Integrate
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