Generic Coupling; Product Brief; Function; Preconditions - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual

M3: Coupled axes

5.5 Generic coupling

5.5 Generic coupling
5.5.1

Product brief

5.5.1.1

Function

Function
"Generic Coupling" is a general coupling function, combining all coupling characteristics of
existing coupling types (coupled motion, master value coupling, electronic gearbox and
synchronous spindle).
The function allows flexible programming:
• Users can select the coupling properties required for their applications (building block
principle).
• Each coupling property can be programmed individually.
• The coupling properties of a defined coupling (e.g. coupling factor) can be changed.
• Later use of additional coupling properties is possible.
• The coordinate reference system of the following axis (Base co-ordinate system or
Machine co-ordiante system) is programmable.
• Certain coupling properties can also be programmed with synchronous actions.
References:
/FBSY/ Function Manual, Synchronized Actions
Adaptive cycles
Previous coupling calls for coupled motion (TRAIL*), Master value coupling (LEAD*),
Electronic Gearbox (EG*) and Synchronous spindle (COUP*) are still supported via adaptive
cycles (see " Adaptive cycles [Page 315] ").
5.5.1.2

Preconditions

CP Versions
Generic coupling is available in a basic version as part of the NCK software and the four
optional versions CP_STATIC, CP-BASIC, CP-COMFORT and CP-EXPERT.
This structure is based on the following considerations:
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