Insert Wait Marks - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

See also
Optimizing the machining time (Page 628)
11.2.8

Insert WAIT marks

To synchronize programs via several channels, you have the option of inserting WAIT marks.
In the wait mark you define the type, and depending on the synchronizing command, the
number and the channels to be synchronized.
WAIT marks
In the "WAIT mark" window, the following synchronizing commands are available:
Type
WAITM
WAITMC
WAITE
SETM
CLEARM
Note
Inserting WAIT marks in additional programs
Using the "Copy" and "Paste" softkeys, you have the option to insert the blocks with WAIT
marks into other programs for other channels.
Procedure
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Meaning
Sets a mark and waits for the specified channels (with exact stop)
Sets a mark and waits for the specified channels (without exact stop)
Waits for the end of program of the specified channels (current channel not
specified)
Note: Numbers or variables cannot be entered.
Sets a mark
Note: Channels cannot be entered
Clear mark in own channel
Note: Channels cannot be entered.
1. The multi-channel program has been created.
2. Place the cursor at the location of the program where you want to set the
WAIT mark.
3. Press the "Various", "Continue", and "WAIT mark" softkeys.
The "WAIT mark" window is opened.
4. In the "Type" selection box, select the desired WAIT mark.
5. If necessary, in the entry field, enter the desired number.
Multi-channel machining
11.2 Multi-channel support
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