Introduction; Product Overview; Calling Dnc - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Introduction

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Product Overview

Product Overview
DNC (Direct Numeric Control) is a function block of the Motion Control Information System
(MCIS) and is used to integrate CNC and machine tools into the production system.
DNC is an NC program management and supply system for CNC controls for archiving and
transferring NC programs.
From MCIS DNC V2.4 and higher it is now also possible to connect controls equipped with
SINUMERIK Operate to a DNC server.
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Calling DNC

Precondition
In order to make use of DNC, various basic functions of the ePS Network Services are used.
The necessary users have to be registered to link machine and server.
You can find additional information in the "ePS Network Services Function Manual".
Procedure
MCIS DNC - Direct Numerical Control
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1. The control system has booted and the operating areas are displayed.
2. Select the "Program manager" operating area.
3. Press the "DNC" softkey.
The "DNC" window is opened and displays an overview of the NC
program data.
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