Configuring The Ncu; Sinumerik Ncu; Structure Of Sinumerik Ncu; Insert Ncu - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Configuration Manual

Configuring the NCU

2.1

SINUMERIK NCU

2.1.1

Structure of SINUMERIK NCU

Subcomponents of the NCU
A SINUMERIK NCU always comprises the following integrated subcomponents:
● PLC
● NCK
● CP
● HMI (SINUMERIK Operate)
● SINAMICS Integrated (DRIVE)
These subcomponents are also automatically created when you insert the NCU.
Additional connectable components
Optionally, the following components can be connected to the NCU:
● NX10.3 and NX15.3 modules
These components are not inserted automatically when inserting an NCU, but must be
integrated manually (Page 21).
2.1.2

Insert NCU

Procedure
In order to insert a SINUMERIK NCU via the portal view into the project, proceed as follows:
1. Go to the portal view and select "Devices and Networks".
2. Click "Add new device".
3. Click the "Controller" button.
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