Creating A Multi-Channel Program - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Note
Execution and simulation
The execution and simulation for multi-channel programming does not function if the programs
and the job list are on an external storage medium, e.g. on the local drive.
Multi-channel view
With the multi-channel view, you have the option of viewing several channels in parallel on the
display. This means that for multi-channel machines, the execution of several programs -
simultaneously started - can be monitored and controlled.
View of the channels
In the window "Settings for multi-channel view" or "Settings for multi-channel functionality",
you set which channels are important for the program execution and which channels are
displayed simultaneously. In so doing, you also define the channel sequence.
Note
Hidden channels
Hidden channels still belong to the group of channels that are handled together. They are only
temporarily excluded from the multi-channel view.
In the multi-channel editor, you have the option of simultaneously opening several programs
and editing them. In this case, the multi-channel editor supports you regarding program
synchronization from a time perspective.
11.2.2

Creating a multi-channel program

All of the programs involved in a multi-channel machining operation are combined in one
workpiece.
In a job list, enter the program names, define the program type - G code or ShopTurn program
- and assign these to a channel.
Precondition
● "programSYNC" option
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Software options
You require the "ShopMill/ShopTurn" option to generate and edit ShopTurn
machining step programs.
Machine manufacturer
If you only program G code programs, then you can switch-out the multi-channel view.
Please observe the information provided by the machine manufacturer.
Multi-channel machining
11.2 Multi-channel support
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