Executing A Program - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

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Managing programs

12.3 Executing a program

Executing a program

When you select a program for execution, the controller automatically switches to the

"Machine" operating area.

Program selection

Select the workpieces (WPD), main programs (MPF) or subprograms (SPF) by placing the

cursor on the desired program or workpiece.

For workpieces, the workpiece directory must contain a program with the same name. This

program is automatically selected for execution (e.g. when you select the workpiece

SHAFT.WPD, the main program SHAFT.MPF is automatically selected).

If an INI file of the same name exists (e.g. SHAFT.INI), it will be executed once at the first

part program start after selection of the part program. Any additional INI files are executed in

accordance with machine data MD11280 $MN_WPD_INI_MODE.

MD11280 $MN_WPD_INI_MODE=0:

The INI file with the same name as the selected workpiece is executed. For example, when

you select SHAFT1.MPF, the SHAFT1.INI file is executed upon <CYCLE START>.

MD11280 $MN_WPD_INI_MODE=1:

All files of type SEA, GUD, RPA, UFR, PRO, TOA, TMA and CEC which have the same

name as the selected main program are executed in the specified sequence. The main

programs stored in a workpiece directory can be selected and processed by several

Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Select the "Program Manager" operating area.

Select the desired storage location and position the cursor on the

workpiece/program that you would like to execute.

Press the "Select" softkey.

The controller switches automatically into the "Machine" operating area.

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