Siemens SINUMERIK 840C Operator's Manual

Siemens SINUMERIK 840C Operator's Manual

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SINUMERIK 840C
Software Version 6
OEM Version for Windows™
Operator's Guide
User Documentation
01.99 Edition

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  • Page 1 SINUMERIK 840C Software Version 6 OEM Version for Windows™ Operator’s Guide 01.99 Edition User Documentation...
  • Page 3 Introduction Operator Interface MMC Applications SINUMERIK 840C Software Version 6 Machine Parameters Operator’s Guide ™ OEM Version for Windows User Documentation Programming Services Diagnosis Information Exit Valid for Control Software Version SINUMERIK 840C/CE (Standard/Export Version) Maintenance Abbreviations/ Glossary 01.99 Edition...
  • Page 4 We welcome suggestions for improvement. or design, are reserved. Subject to change without prior notice. © Siemens AG 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999. All rights reserved. Order No. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 Siemens-Aktiengesellschaft. Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany...
  • Page 5 More information on other SINUMERIK 840C publications and on publications which are available for all SINUMERIK controls (e.g. "Universal Interface", "Measuring Cycles" ...) can be obtained from your Siemens local branch office. Other functions not described in this documentation might also be executable in the control.
  • Page 6 01.99 Important This Operator’s Guide applies to: SINUMERIK 840C OEM Version for Windows™ Software Version 5 (5.4) and 6. Machine manufacturer For safety reasons, some of the functions are protected from access by unauthorized persons. Please consult the information provided by the machine manufacturer.
  • Page 7 01.99 Warning notes The following warning notes with graded degrees of importance are used in this documentation. Danger This symbol appears whenever death, serious personal injury or substantial material damage will occur if the appropriate precautions are not taken. Caution This symbol appears whenever minor personal injury or substantial material damage can occur if the appropriate precautions are taken.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introduction - SINUMERIK 840C and its Operation..........1-1 1.1 Overview ........................1-2 1.2 Design of the control ....................1-3 1.3 Switching the control on and off..................1-4 1.4 Structure of the user interface..................1-6 1.5 NCK and MMC areas....................1-7 1.6 Data management.....................1-11 1.7 File manager and control panel.................1-12 1.8 Data backup......................1-13...
  • Page 9 4.2.3.2 Spindle utilization display..................4-10 4.2.4 JOG: Set-up mode ....................4-11 4.2.4.1 Traversing in JOG mode..................4-12 4.2.4.2 Approach reference point (REFPOINT) ..............4-13 4.2.4.3 User Agreement (Safety Integrated option) ............4-14 4.2.4.4 Increment mode - selection.................4-15 4.2.4.5 Repos (Repositioning)..................4-17 4.2.4.6 Scratching ......................4-18 4.2.4.7 Finish thread (option) ..................4-19 4.2.5 TEACH IN mode ....................4-20 4.2.5.1 Set breakpoints ....................4-23 4.2.5.2 Edit mode......................4-25...
  • Page 10 5.3 Program parameters ....................5-8 5.3.1 Tool offsets ......................5-8 5.3.2 Zero offset ......................5-11 5.3.3 Angle of rotation (coordinate rotation)..............5-14 5.3.4 R parameters ......................5-14 5.3.5 Plane ......................5-17 5.3.6 Setting data......................5-18 5.3.6.1 Working area limitation..................5-18 5.3.6.2 General setting data....................5-18 5.3.6.3 Spindle setting data.....................5-19 5.3.6.4 Scale ........................5-20 5.3.6.5 General setting data bits (from SW 6.3 and higher behind setting bits)....5-20 5.3.6.6 Axial setting data bits ..................5-21...
  • Page 11 6.3.3 Editing a new NC program..................6-51 6.3.4 Program input with operator support..............6-53 6.3.5 Machining cycles....................6-55 6.3.6 Plane ......................6-55 6.3.7 Program management ...................6-56 6.3.7.1 Changing the access rights.................6-56 6.3.7.2 Copy program .....................6-58 6.3.7.3 Rename program ....................6-60 6.3.7.4 Delete program ....................6-60 6.3.8 Move cycles ......................6-62 7 Services........................7-1 7.1 Selecting Parameter Assignment V24 ................7-2 7.2 Description of parameters...................7-3...
  • Page 12: Introduction - Sinumerik 840C And Its Operation

    1.8.2 Data management/PCIN..................1-13 1.8.3 VALITEK streamer ....................1-13 1.8.4 CD-ROM access via PC link software (SW 6 and higher) ........1-14 1.8.5 Computer link......................1-15 1.9 Online help........................1-16 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 13: Overview

    The operator interface (monitor displays, keyboard) is the connecting element between operator action and the machine. This Operator’s Guide describes only functions which are within the standard scope of supply of Siemens. The machine manufacturer can also configure functions and monitor displays and he can connect his own keyboard.
  • Page 14: Design Of The Control

    MMC=PC A PC has been integrated in the SINUMERIK 840C CNC for MMC (Man Machine Communication). In addition to data management tasks, this PC performs functions related mainly to the transfer and visualization of data exchanged between the NCK, PLC, MMC and operator.
  • Page 15: Switching The Control On And Off

    MMC into the NCK memory. The machine manufacturer can configure which individual data are to be transferred. Both the Siemens and user cycles can be loaded in this way. A cycle disable feature provides protection against unauthorized reading and editing of data both in the NCK memory and on the MMC side.
  • Page 16: Exit

    01.99 1 Introduction - SINUMERIK 840C and its Operation Machine manufacturer Via machine data the machine manufacturer can configure whether, after restart of the control, the workpiece last active is to be loaded again when the control is switched on. However, before switching off the control a workpiece must have been loaded and selected.
  • Page 17: Structure Of The User Interface

    1 Introduction - SINUMERIK 840C and its Operation 01.99 Structure of the user interface The SINUMERIK 840C is a CNC control with an MMC based on the MS MS-Windows Windows operating system. You will therefore find on the screen the same familiar elements that you have encountered when working with other MS- Windows applications.
  • Page 18: Nck And Mmc Areas

    01.99 1 Introduction - SINUMERIK 840C and its Operation NCK and MMC areas Most of the individual user areas on the SINUMERIK 840C are in two main groups: • NCK areas • MMC areas The operating principle differs slightly for each of the groups. While the SYSTEM 800 operating principle is used in the NCK, the user interface in the MMC areas is oriented to the MS-Windows operating system.
  • Page 19 1 Introduction - SINUMERIK 840C and its Operation 01.99 The following list provides an overview of all the NCK areas: • Machine • Parameters • Programming Edit NC • Diagnosis PLC Status NC Service NC/PLC Startup Machine Data • Information...
  • Page 20 01.99 1 Introduction - SINUMERIK 840C and its Operation Operating the RECALL key brings you back to the next higher menu level. A red arrow in the extreme left softkey window indicates a return to the next higher level: With the ETC key, you can expand the softkey menu if an extension is available.
  • Page 21 These areas provide the user with information on data in the MMC. The mode is not displayed in the MMC areas. MS-Windows The user interface in these areas of the SINUMERIK 840C is based on MS- WINDOWS. You will probably be familiar with the windowing technology used here.
  • Page 22: Data Management

    01.99 1 Introduction - SINUMERIK 840C and its Operation Data management The SINUMERIK 840C user interface also provides its own data manager with integrated editor. Fig. 1-7 NC Data Management The Data Management area can be used as a convenient and efficient means of managing and editing the data on the hard disk.
  • Page 23: File Manager And Control Panel

    1 Introduction - SINUMERIK 840C and its Operation 01.99 File manager and control panel The File Manager and the Control Panel of MS-WINDOWS are available on the SINUMERIK 840C for global file manipulation and system settings within the MMC areas. Fig. 1-8 MS-WINDOWS Control Panel The Control Panel is used particularly for the following settings: •...
  • Page 24: Data Backup

    Data backup Note The SINUMERIK 840C allows the storage of large volumes of data on the hard disk. Siemens recommends you strongly to keep a copy of all relevant data on an external data device (such as a programming unit or PC, etc.), as the data can be irrecoverably lost in the event of a hard disk failure.
  • Page 25: Cd-Rom Access Via Pc Link Software (Sw 6 And Higher)

    1 Introduction - SINUMERIK 840C and its Operation 01.99 1.8.4 CD-ROM access via PC link software (SW 6 and higher) PC link Data can be stored on an external PC by using the user interface "PC link". Installation In software version 6 and higher, it is possible to update the software via a PC procedure link.
  • Page 26: Computer Link

    Computer link Communications modules are optionally available for setting up a computer link in the NCK area of the SINUMERIK 840C. The machine manufacturer can also implement his or her own computer link. The SINUMERIK 840C offers the following components for networking: •...
  • Page 27: Online Help

    1 Introduction - SINUMERIK 840C and its Operation 01.99 Online help The SINUMERIK 840C allows users to call up help screens for fast information in relation to a task, function or command. The following features are provided for calling up help displays in these areas: NCK areas •...
  • Page 28 01.99 1 Introduction - SINUMERIK 840C and its Operation Alarm/ In this window, the help information is based on the MS-Windows help system. message window Fig. 1-10 Online help in the alarm window • First select Alarm Window from the Diagnosis menu and position the selection bar on the desired alarm.
  • Page 29 1 Introduction - SINUMERIK 840C and its Operation 01.99 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 1-18 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 30: Operator Interface

    2.2.3 Operating elements of the operator panel keyboard/full keyboard ......2-7 2.2.4 The operating elements of the machine control panel...........2-13 2.2.5 Operating elements of the hand-held unit (HHU, A-MPC)........2-23 2.2.6 Screen layout ......................2-24 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 31: Operator Panel

    2 Operator Interface 01.99 Operator panel Different operator panels can be connected to the SINUMERIK 840C. The following components can be added: machine control panel, hand-held unit and PC standard keyboard (MF-2). • 19" operating panel with 14" colour monitor (2x7 softkeys, switchover keys) •...
  • Page 32: Operating Elements

    01.99 2 Operator Interface Operating elements 2.2.1 Operator panel " ’ Fig. 2-1 19" operator panel with 14" colour monitor (no longer available) © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 33 Area switchover key B: Alphabetic group of keys C: Numeric group of keys with editing and input keys D: Cursor group of keys with control keyboard 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 34: Full Pc Keyboard/Mf2 Keyboard

    SINUMERIK control with respect to noise immunity. The MF2 keyboard may therefore only be used for start-up and servicing. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 35 2 Operator Interface 01.99 Fig. 2-3 Full keyboard 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 36: Operating Elements Of The Operator Panel Keyboard/Full Keyboard

    Softkey: Key which is assigned a variable function or menu via a menu bar on the screen. Horizontal softkey bar (full keyboard): standard applications on the SINUMERIK 840C are operated exclusively using the horizontal softkeys. Vertical softkey bar (full keyboard): The designation SK1 to SK7 corresponds Shift to the designation on the additional key caps of the standard keyboard (see also the illustration of the full keyboard).
  • Page 37 Digit 5 Question mark Digit 6 Round bracket Digit 7 Round bracket Digit 8 Colon Digit 9 Semicolon Digit 0 Inverted commas Oblique stroke, division 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 38 T abulator INPUT key: confirm input (save the edited value to memory). Identical to the <ENTER> key on the MF2 keyboard. E n te r © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 39: Mmc Applications

    Manager. You can choose an application by pressing the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys and bring it into the foreground by subsequently pressing any other key. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 2-10 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 40: Machine

    In MMC applications, the key has the same function as the ESC key on the MF2 keyboard. Change of mode groups Channel switchover © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 2-11 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 41 • The channel can be selected directly by entering the channel number and then operating the key. • The NC area of the SINUMERIK 840C is divided into a maximum of six channels. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 42: The Operating Elements Of The Machine Control Panel

    Machine tool operations such as traversing of the axes or program start can only be triggered via a machine control panel. The machine tool can be equipped with a standard Siemens machine control panel or with a special machine control panel from the machine tool manufacturer.
  • Page 43 2 Operator Interface 01.99 The standard SIEMENS machine control panel has the following operating elements: • Emergency stop button • Operating modes with function keys • Spindle control • Feed control • Direction keys with rapid override • Keyswitch • Reset key •...
  • Page 44 The active function is indicated by the associated LED lighting up. The function can be cancelled by pressing the function key again. The function is also cancelled if you change the operating mode. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 2-15 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 45 The given step size and the control range are valid for standard machine data (MD). These can be altered by the machine tool manufacturer to suit a specific application! 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 2-16 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 46 0%, 1%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, Step size: 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105%, 110%, 115%, 120% © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 2-17 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 47 • The values for feed override positions • Whether the feed override switch is also active for rapid traverse • The axis names (see machine-tool manufacturer’s specifications) 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 2-18 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 48 Please take into consideration that when the safety interlocks are enabled only the simple traverse movement via the JOG keys or via the handwheel is permitted. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 2-19 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 49 When you operate this key at the same time as any of the keys above, the axis is traversed in rapid traverse mode. The SINUMERIK 840C keyswitch has 4 positions which are evaluated by the Keyswitch control’s operating system. Three keys of different colours belong to the...
  • Page 50: Parameters

    If SINGLE BLOCK is activated, the corresponding LED lights up on the machine control panel. The function can be deselected by pressing the key again. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 2-21 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 51 Caution The axis positions programmed in the current block are approached with linear interpolation after the "NC START" key has been activated. Collision danger! 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 2-22 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 52: Operating Elements Of The Hand-Held Unit (Hhu, A-Mpc)

    2 - Two-line display elements: 3 - Group of keys with LEDs 4 - Feed/rapid traverse/override switch 5 - Keyswitch 6 - Handwheel © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 2-23 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 53: Screen Layout

    The application window starts below the alarm area and extends to the softkey bar. Standard Siemens applications are operated using the horizontal softkeys. The vertical softkeys are not used and are therefore not displayed.
  • Page 54: Mmc Applications

    MMC Applications Introduction......................3-2 Components of an MS-Windows window ............3-4 Operations with windows...................3-6 Working with menus ..................3-8 Working with dialog boxes................3-10 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 55: Introduction

    3 MMC Applications 01.99 Introduction Before you start working with the SINUMERIK 840C you should be familiar with some of the basic elements of MS-WINDOWS and its operation. The control can be operated using 3 different keyboards. The operator panel keyboard and an MF2 keyboard (full keyboard) can be connected to the keyboard interface or the slimline operator panel.
  • Page 56 If no MF2 keyboard is provided, the control must be switched off and powered up again. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 57: Components Of An Ms-Windows Window

    The scroll bars show you the position of the currently displayed window pane in documents of more than one page in length. Window border The window border represents the outer limit of a window. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 58 01.99 3 MMC Applications Note Standard Siemens applications have no control menu and no minimize/ maximize buttons. The size and position of an application can therefore only be altered by the machine manufacturer, not the user. The windows in standard MS-Windows applications such as the File Manager or Control Panel also contain further elements.
  • Page 59: Operations With Windows

    The Task Manager of the SINUMERIK 840C Applications in MS-Windows are normally started from the Program Manager. On the SINUMERIK 840C, the Area Switchover performs this task. However, when the Area Switchover is used to select an application that is already running in the background, it simply brings that application into the foreground instead of starting a second instance.
  • Page 60 • Now press one of the ARROW keys to move the selected border in the desired direction. • Press the INPUT key when the window is the desired size. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 61: Working With Menus

    The menu bar can contain the names of either menus to open or commands to execute. Note On the SINUMERIK 840C, the items in the menu bar are also displayed on the softkeys. The menus can be opened in various ways: Fig. 3-4 Menu items within Area Switchover •...
  • Page 62 You can close a menu without selecting an item by pressing the ACKNOWLEDGE ALARM or RECALL key. Menu conventions The menu conventions used on the SINUMERIK 840C are identical to those of MS-Windows. Dimmed (grayed out) Elements which are dimmed are not available for the active application. You...
  • Page 63: Working With Dialog Boxes

    3 MMC Applications 01.99 Working with dialog boxes SINUMERIK 840C applications display a dialog box when additional information is required from the user in order to perform a certain task (e.g. parameters for initializing the serial interface). Omission dots (...) following a menu item indicates that a dialog box is to follow.
  • Page 64 • Use the SPACE key to select or deselect the box. If the check box has been assigned a HOTKEY (underlined letter), you can use the HOTKEY to activate the box. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 3-11 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 65 • Select the desired item using the ARROW keys • Press the INPUT key to confirm your selection. You can search for an item in a list by entering the first letter. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 3-12 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 66 Command buttons followed by omission dots (...) open another dialog box. A command button displayed with the >> character expands the active dialog box. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 3-13 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 67 • Press the EDIT key until the desired command button is selected. • Press the INPUT key to execute the action. As with the items in a menu bar, the SINUMERIK 840C displays the command buttons of a dialog box in the softkey bar. You can therefore select a command button by pressing the appropriate softkey.
  • Page 68: Machine

    4.3.4.1 Description of individual functions, DRY, M01, ROV, ACR, DRF, DSB, PST, BRK, CLR, EXT, NCY, SAV, SKP, and predec. blocks......4-63 4.3.4.2 Single block/decoding single block..............4-66 4.3.5 Block search......................4-68 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 69 4.3.8 PRESET (Set actual value) / DRF .................4-78 4.3.8.1 PRESET - Offset....................4-78 4.3.8.2 DRF offset......................4-82 4.3.9 Axis-specific G functions..................4-83 4.3.10 Extended stop and retract..................4-84 4.4 Multichannel display....................4-85 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 70: Selecting The Machine Area

    MACHINE AREA key. You can press the MACHINE AREA key at any time to activate the machine operation window (i.e. to bring it into the foreground). © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 71: Operating Modes

    When the mode group is changed, the operating mode is automatically switched over for screen display. Now select the operating mode for the preset mode group. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 72 Machine manufacturer Switchover of the machine control panel is configured by the machine manufacturer. Please read the machine manufacturer’s specifications. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 73: Operating States - Operating State Changes On Change Of Operating Mode

    If the mode changes, the operating state can also change. The following table shows how the operating states change on change of the operating mode. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 74 Pro- gram reset AUTO- MATIC Run- ning Stop Pro- gram reset Stop Pro- gram reset TEACH Run- ning Stop Pro- gram reset Run- ning Stop © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 75: Machine Functions - Overview

    Correction block Program modification Overstore Block search Preset offset DRF Program selection by TEACH IN Approach reference point REPOS 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 76: Status Displays

    Icons 4 or 5 are displayed in the 3rd icon field Machine manufacturer Icons 2 to 5 must be configured by the machine manufacturer. See the machine manufacturer’s documentation. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 77: Spindle Utilization Display

    S1 = 0.00 S1 = Utilization (%) Designation of the bar chart Note • until SW 5.2: Performance • as from SW 5.4: Utilization 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-10 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 78: Jog: Set-Up Mode

    "REPOS offset". You traverse to the point of interruption until the REPOS offset shows zero. Fig. 4-2 Basic display in JOG mode © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-11 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 79: Traversing In Jog Mode

    The axis speed and rapid traverse speed are specified by the machine manufacturer. The axis speed override can also be effective for rapid traverse in the range of 0% to 100%. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-12 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 80: Approach Reference Point (Refpoint)

    Machine manufacturer The position of the reference point and the traversing speed are set by the machine tool manufacturer by way of machine data. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-13 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 81: User Agreement (Safety Integrated Option)

    If the position does not correspond to the actual values, the user cannot give his agreement. The axis settings must then be checked again. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-14 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 82: Increment Mode - Selection

    - even if the set increment has not yet been reached! If the key is pressed again, the increment is traversed anew. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-15 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 83 A rotary axis can be traversed by one division increment only by pressing the INC 1 or INC variable key and entering "1". The INC10, INC100, INC1000 and INC10000 keys have no effect. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-16 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 84: Repos (Repositioning)

    • The feedrate override switch and the rapid override switch are active. Caution: After a tool change, the "REPOS" function can only be used with the same tool dimensions! © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-17 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 85: Scratching

    This range is fixed by machine data (see also the machine tool manufacturer’s specifications). On moving outside the range: alarm 3018! 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-18 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 86: Finish Thread (Option)

    Fig. 4-3 Finish thread Note The offset angle is not retained after POWER ON. Maximum value: 359.99999 degrees 10 -5 degrees, without sign Resolution: © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-19 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 87: Teach In Mode

    AUTOMATIC mode, and that the teach-in contour is reproduced correctly. You can edit the program and accept the positions at the breakpoint. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-20 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 88 This is done by using the SELECT PROGRAM function. Operating Press this key to select TEACH IN mode. The associated LED lights up. sequence © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-21 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 89 Note You will find a description of the "Additional machine functions" of the editor and of "Program modification" in separate sections of this manual. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-22 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 90: Set Breakpoints

    G0 X0 Z0 Y0 L N0010 G1 F500 X-80 L N0015 G3 X-80 Y0 I-80 J-60 L N0005 G0 X0 Z0 Y0 L Fig. 4-6 Block with breakpoint © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-23 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 91 You can use the single block key on the machine control panel to interrupt a program but you cannot perform a teach-in at this breakpoint (it is not a decode stop). 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-24 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 92: Edit Mode

    RESET key. Operating sequence Select the edit mode. Edit m ode The selected program is displayed in the program pointer and editor window. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-25 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 93: Block Structure Settings

    You can use the window switchover key to switch to the "Block structure/settings" screen. The active window is always highlighted by a yellow frame. Use the cursor keys to select toggle or input fields. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-26 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 94 "Selected" means that the block is generated with all of the axes defined in the "Axis selection" screen, regardless of whether the axes have been traversed or not. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-27 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 95 If you select the axes using the input line, the parameters entered in the selection screen have no effect. The selection screen is not modified by the entries in the input line. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-28 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 96: Creating A Teach In Program In The Edit Mode

    N10 X = 100 L F The axis position of the Y-axis is not entered in the block as it has not been selected. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-29 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 97 The accepted positions are displayed in the format X=100 and not X100. Once you have generated a block, you can insert G commands, technology data, etc. in the block using the keyboard. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-30 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 98: Accepting Axis Positions

    Use the keyboard to enter blocks in this window. You can press NC start to start the blocks and run them like a program. Notes © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-31 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 99 MDA mode. The CLEAR action is ignored in the MDA mode/TEACH IN. • If an MDA program has been executed, it can only be edited after the last existing MDA block. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-32 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 100: Block-By-Block Teach-In

    The following modifications are possible at the breakpoint: Block struc- − Delete following block ture se ttings − Edit following block © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-33 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 101: Modifying An Existing Part Program With Block-By-Block Teach-In

    The actual values are used in the block by block teach-in. Note The block number and block number difference settings are also valid in the NCK editor. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-34 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 102 The breakpoint block (N15 in the figure) is highlighted on a black background. The teach block is highlighted in colour (N20 in the figure). © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-35 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 103: Programming

    (according to the block structure settings and the axis po sition selection) to be entered in the NC block at the cursor position. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-36 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 104 You can edit or insert the axis positions with "Accept position" in this generated block. Generate block Position the cursor on the first digit of the teach block (the "N" of N20 in the figure). © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-37 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 105 Block structure/settings Block number Next block number Block number difference selected Axes Axis selection ’ Fig. 4-16 Settings for block structure 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-38 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 106 This is the prerequisite for the operating sequence in "teaching-in block-by-block". If DSB is not enabled, you can neither edit nor reposition with the Repos offsets. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-39 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 107: Examples

    Traverse with travel keys/ handwheel Fig. 4-17 Teach-in in edit mode It is possible to edit the part program at any point in any order without traversing. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-40 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 108 It is only possible to teach or edit in the following block. You must observe the machining sequence. Every block that you modify must be processed by pressing NC Start. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-41 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 109 R un Travel to end R un further Fig. 4-19 Block by block teach-in 2 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-42 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 110: Mda Mode

    • The mode group and channel for which the program is to be created have been preset. Operating sequence To select MDA mode, press this key on the machine control panel. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-43 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 111 If an MDA program is interrupted by decode single block (DSB) or program step (PST), you can edit without restrictions after the breakpoint block. When you press NC START, execution begins at the breakpoint position. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-44 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 112: Copying Mda Programs

    First select the area Programming Edit NC. A list appears with the program types MPF, SPF and MDA. Fig. 4-21 List of program types in the NC editor © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-45 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 113 Saving of the currently selected program Save with the SK: PRGORAM CORRECTION/SAVE ON DISK/ un der PROGRAM CORRECTION/ETC/SAVE UNDER is described in section "Saving programs". 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-46 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 114: Automatic Mode

    NCK memory. While one part program is being executed, another can be entered or read in simultaneously. Fig. 4-23 Basic display in AUTOMATIC mode © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-47 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 115: Workpiece And Program Selection With The Data Selector

    Fig. 4-24 Data selector The following directories are displayed in the data selector: • The root directory is USER. It always contains the subdirectories LOCAL and NCK. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-48 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 116 Now press the INPUT key. The workpieces in the directory LOCAL are listed. Fig. 4-25 Workpiece selection 1 Now position the cursor on the required workpiece. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-49 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 117 • Several workpieces, even those from other directories (not NCK!), can be loaded into the NCK memory using the function SELECT WORKPIECE. • Any files already existing in the NCK memory are overwritten without warning. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-50 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 118 The normal procedure for selecting a workpiece is to load several main programs and subroutines from the hard disk into the NCK memory and selecting max. one part program per channel. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-51 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 119 Now select the program you require with the CURSOR keys and press the Select softkey SELECT PROG./JOB. prog./jo b The program is put in the "program pointer" and can be processed by pressing NC START. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-52 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 120: Select Program Function

    It is also possible to select programs that are not in the part program memory of the NCK. The error message "Program not in memory" then appears if NC START is pressed. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-53 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 121: Starting And Interrupting A Part Program

    − The control is in the Reset position and ready to run a new program. • "Program reset" is displayed in the mode field. • Error messages with the delete condition "Reset" are deleted. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-54 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 122 An NC program that only consists of arithmetic blocks and @ commands cannot be stopped with NC STOP! NC STOP is displayed but the program continues. Remedy: Use RESET © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-55 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 123: Additional Machine Functions

    • For overstoring, a running program must be stopped. Operating sequence Press the OVERSTORE softkey. O ver- store Activate the cursor in the "Overstore" input window. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-56 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 124 To simplify the input, you can enter the values in sequence. Assignment to the Note input field is performed automatically (e.g. S500 M4 H12). © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-57 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 125: Extended Overstore

    The program must be stopped with NC STOP or RESET. NC STOP is activated either by pressing the NC STOP key or defined by single block, program step, etc. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-58 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 126 (NC Start disabled)" appears. The MDA1 program must be in the RESET state in order to be able to exit "Extended overstore". © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-59 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 127 "Extended overstore": After returning to the point of interruption, the previous conditions again apply. • In operating mode TEACH IN, MDA mode in EDIT mode and "Extended overstore" are interlocked. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-60 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 128: Altering F And S Values On-Line

    The values are active as soon as they are entered. Only the value for the F value is overwritten, the feed type cannot be altered. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-61 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 129: Program Modification

    "Program stop" operating state. Press the PROGRAM MODIFICATION softkey. The "Program modification" Operating screenform appears on the CRT. sequence Program m o dific. Fig. 4-31 Program modification 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-62 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 130: Description Of Individual Functions, Dry, M01, Rov, Acr, Drf, Dsb, Pst, Brk, Clr, Ext, Ncy, Sav, Skp, And Predec. Blocks

    ACR is an optional function to convert existing axis addresses in a part program in other axis addresses. A screenform is available in the PARAMETER/SETTING DATA area for entering the names. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-63 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 131 The program modification signals (except for ACR) do not act directly, i.e. they can be configured by the machine manufacturer via the PLC program. See also the machine manufacturer’s documentation. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-64 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 132 .../8. The skipping criteria can be entered before program execution is started. They can also be configured by the machine manufacturer via the PLC © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-65 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 133: Single Block/Decoding Single Block

    In contrast to single block mode (on the machine control panel) decoding is interrupted after every block. Each block (including calculation blocks) is decoded individually. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-66 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 134 Depending on the number of insertions, the NC START key may have to be pressed several times. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-67 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 135: Block Search

    • Output of auxiliary functions during block search. Auxiliary functions that are output to the interface during block search are not displayed in the AUTOMATIC basic display. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-68 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 136 M a rk function MARK TARGET BLOCK accepts the block underneath the editing targe t block cursor in the search pointer as the search destination. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-69 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 137 "Block search terminated" is not output. The signal is not output before the next NC START. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-70 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 138 SEARCH by machine data. Depending on the setting on installation, the H, M, S, and T functions are output completely or partially or are completely suppressed. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-71 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 139: Program Correction

    RESET key. This resets the entire decoding. When you press NC START, execution begins from the start of the program. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-72 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 140 After a RESET interruption, you can use the block search function to calculate the breakpoint and go to this point. This means the complete program does not have to be processed (see the section "Block search"). © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-73 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 141 In the modes AUTOMATIC, TEACH-IN and MDA you can switch over to the part program input window and edit. The active window is marked (yellow frame). 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-74 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 142: Saving Programs

    The softkey is to be found in the basic display of PROGRAM CORRECTION Save (operating mode AUTOMATIC). to disk Block Tool path Display Mark Insert/ Search Save to search simulation block target block overwrite disk © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-75 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 143 Mark target Insert/ Search Save to search simulation block block overwrite disk Save under Now press the SAVE UNDER softkey to display the data selector. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-76 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 144 The message "Transfer running" is displayed while the program is being saved. Note Programs can be saved in all displayed workpieces (including network drives and/or diskette drives). © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-77 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 145: Preset (Set Actual Value) / Drf

    M’ Fig. 4-37 Machine coordinate system after PRESET/DRF offset M ... Machine Zero W ... Workpiece Zero ZO ... Zero Offset M’... Control Zero 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-78 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 146 D RF Before the PRESET offset, enter the Including the tool offset • identifying number, the • correction number, and the • correction direction. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-79 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 147 Switch to the lower input window. Enter the value for the correction number D... via the keyboard. Position the cursor on the correction direction input field. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-80 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 148 Machine data is used to determine whether the PRESET offset is deleted automatically: • When the control is switched on • When the reference point is approached (See the machine tool manufacturer’s documentation). © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-81 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 149: Drf Offset

    The DRF offset is displayed on the screen in the DRF input window. In the actual value display, however, the DRF offset is not visible. An active DRF offset can be deleted via the program (@434). 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-82 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 150: Axis-Specific G Functions

    Simultaneous feedrate F in revolutions per min. Machine manufacturer The function must be configured by the machine-tool manufacturer. Please therefore consult the machine manufacturer’s documentation. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-83 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 151: Extended Stop And Retract

    Configure retraction by control • G426 Configure retraction by drive Machine manufacturer The EXTENDED STOP AND RETRACT function must be preconfigured. Please consult the machine manufacturer’s documentation. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-84 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 152: Multichannel Display

    Instead of the display "Current block", the current G functions are displayed. C urren t G fu nction Instead of the display "Current block", the auxiliary functions are displayed. Auxilia ry fun ctio ns © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 4-85 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 153 (with one machine control panel and several mode groups). If you have any questions, please refer to the machine manufacturer’s documentation. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 4-86 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 154: Parameters

    ......................5-21 5.3.6.8 Position measuring signals .................5-23 5.3.6.9 Cycle setting data....................5-24 5.3.6.10 Axis and spindle converter (option)..............5-25 5.3.6.11 Gearbox interpolation..................5-26 5.3.6.12 Travel to fixed stop....................5-31 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 155: Selecting The Parameter Area

    First press the DATA AREA key to select Area Switchover. Fig. 5-1 Area Switchover When Area Switchover has been selected: • Press the PARAMETER softkey. This opens the relevant area immediately. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 156 NCK memory and are active only when the workpiece has been loaded. The computer link in the NCK area is optional and is therefore described in separate publications. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 157: Editing Data In The Parameter Area

    The editing procedure is identical for all the data types in this area. The following sections describe the operating procedure for editing data via the NC keyboard. With SW 4 and higher of SINUMERIK 840C, the function "Flexible memory Note configuration" is provided for altering the memory allocation.
  • Page 158: Selecting Data

    Tip: Instead of using the SEARCH softkey you can also use the select key for searching. Searching is, therefore, also possible when no SEARCH softkey is offered on the softkey bar! © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 159: Entering And Correcting Data

    Press the keys before you enter the value. The cursor remains positioned on the selected input field even after you press INPUT. Fixing of the cursor is deactivated with the next cursor movement. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 160: Entering Plc Data In Ascii Format

    Text 2 DB59, from DW 30: END MILL Text 3 DB59, from DW 60: Text 4 DB59, from DW 90: MILL Fig. 5-3 Input in ASCII format © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 161: Program Parameters

    Program (geo + base, i.e. P0 to P4 and P8 and P9) are displayed on the screen: pa ram ete rs Fig. 5-4 Tool offsets 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 162 Example Example End mill Angle head cutter R adius Radius Type 1 ... 9 (Machining in front of/behind the turning centre) Fig. 5-5 Tool types © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 163 Machine manufacturer The maximum standard wear value in parameters P5 to P7 is 9.999 mm. This limit can be modified by the machine manufacturer. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 5-10 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 164: Zero Offset

    "M" and workpiece zero "W" can vary. This zero offset is taken into account when the program is executed. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 5-11 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 165 Details on programming these zero offsets can be found in the Programming Guide. The values for "External zero offset" come from the PLC and are displayed on the screen. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 5-12 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 166 The number of the zero offsets which can be stored is limited only by the size of the part program memory. Fig. 5-8 Example: Drilling and milling machine © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 5-13 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 167: Angle Of Rotation (Coordinate Rotation)

    (e.g. MPF1). This function is not activated as a standard; it must be configured by the machine manufacturer. Please read the machine manufacturer’s documentation. Editing is described in the section "Editing data in the parameter area". 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 5-14 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 168 Only certain R parameters are freely available to the user. The parameter assignments are shown in the following overview. Machine manufacturer The SINUMERIK 840C has a variable memory configuration. R parameter areas can be reconfigured. Please consult the machine manufacturer’s documentation.
  • Page 169 Typical use for each channel: Store for data to which Global main programs and subroutines must have access. parameters R100 to R109 are assigned if Siemens tool manage- ment is used. R110 to R199 are assigned if Siemens measuring cycles are used. R199 R199 R200...
  • Page 170: Plane

    Fig. 5-10 Menu for plane selection in the parameter area The possible planes are displayed on the screen. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 5-17 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 171: Setting Data

    "Dry run feedrate" specified via the setting data instead of the programmed feedrate (but please observe the maximum feedrates defined by machine data). 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 5-18 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 172: Spindle Setting Data

    When machining a multi-turn thread ("Extended thread package" option), a Start angle G92A (SD 204*) separate start angle must be entered for each thread turn. This can be defined in the setting data. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 5-19 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 173: Scale

    7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Setting data Bit pattern for setting data 5001 Possible bit states: "0" = Bit is not set "1" = Bit is set 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 5-20 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 174: Axial Setting Data Bits

    PARAMETERS, SETTING DATA, PROTECTION ZONE. Note For further information regarding the protection zone adjustment function, please refer to the documentation SINUMERIK 840C, SIMODRIVE 611D Installation Instructions. The display "Protection zones" shows the protection zone reference point P1 and the diagonal point P7 specific to each protection zone. The display is absolute relevant to the monitoring coordinate system.
  • Page 175 The values for the coordinates of the additive protection zone adjustment are to be entered into the setting data 800*, 804*, 808*, 816* and 820*. Fig. 5-12 Protection zone offset 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 5-22 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 176: Position Measuring Signals

    • The cam positions refer to the machine zero offset and are used in the active machine measurement system. The cam positions are not verified in the input display with regard to the maximum traversing ranges. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 5-23 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 177: Cycle Setting Data

    System data Reserved User data Free System bits Reserved User bits Free Use of the reserved system data is described in the corresponding cycle descriptions. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 5-24 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 178: Axis And Spindle Converter (Option)

    In addition, a release is required in the channel-specific SD 540*.0. Machine manufacturer The machine manufacturer can configure an input disable when the keyswitch is in the "0" position. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 5-25 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 179: 5.3.6.11 Gearbox Interpolation

    The operator actions are identical to programming with G commands, i.e. each softkey represents a GI command. The G commands are described along with the softkeys. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 5-26 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 180 Setpoint position link with simulated actual values of the main axis/ spindle, i.e. no compensation control possible • K4: Setpoint speed actual position link © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 5-27 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 181 Activate by pressing the LINK_ON/LINK_SWITCH softkey. The input screen for gearbox interpolation displays the following softkey bar: 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 5-28 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 182 Link_o n/sw or off depending on the state before the softkey was pressed. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 5-29 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 183: Services

    Gearbox interpolation is an option: Please see also the machine manufacturer’s documentation. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 5-30 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 184: 5.3.6.12 Travel To Fixed Stop

    Machine manufacturer The function "Travel to fixed stop" must be configured in the PLC user program. Please refer to the documentation for the machine concerned. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 5-31 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 185 5 Parameters 01.99 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 5-32 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 186: Programming

    Machining cycles .....................6-55 6.3.6 Plane ......................6-55 6.3.7 Program management..................6-56 6.3.7.1 Changing the access rights ................6-56 6.3.7.2 Copy program....................6-58 6.3.7.3 Rename program.....................6-60 6.3.7.4 Delete program....................6-60 6.3.8 Move cycles.....................6-62 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 187: Selecting The Programming Area

    Select Data Management to manage files on the hard disk or transfer files between the NCK and MMC. The Edit NC area is used exclusively to manage and create part programs in the NCK memory. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 188: Data Management

    PC drives and directories. • In contrast to the complex MS-Windows File Manager, you cannot accidentally delete or alter system files when using the Data Manager. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 189: Structure Of Data Management

    NCK system memory during start-up. • MD standard M/ MD standard T: These directories contain the standard Siemens machine data for M and T controls. • Cycles-user: This directory contains the cycles of the machine manufacturer.
  • Page 190 When being transferred to the NCK part program memory, the "zpf files" are reconverted into "spf files" with cycle ID. Prerequisite for this is that the number areas for subprograms and cycles are strictly separated. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 191 • PW off (deleted) KS displays the current setting of the keyswitch. Depending on its position (1-4), certain functions are disabled or can be executed (see section 2.2.4). 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 192: Workpiece Management On Hard Disk

    The date display can be configured by the machine manufacturer. 6.2.2 Workpiece management on hard disk The SINUMERIK 840C data manager provides convenient functions for simple and efficient management of workpieces and their files. This section describes how to perform the following tasks: •...
  • Page 193: Creating Workpieces

    • Press the EDIT key to select the combo box on the left-hand side of the data manager. • Press the CREATE softkey. The following input boxes and list fields are added to the existing list boxes. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 194 Up to 250 files can be stored in a workpiece. You can also store the data described in section 6.2.1 in a workpiece. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 195: Creating Nck Files

    • Use the ARROW keys to select the item in the list called "Untitled". • Press the EDIT softkey. The WEdit editor is started. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-10 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 196 If an illegal name has been assigned to the file (e.g. %100 instead of mpf100), the file is only displayed in the list box on the right. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-11 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 197: Ika Data

    IKA data IKA stands for interpolation and compensation with tables. This function can be used on the SINUMERIK 840C in relation to machines and/or workpieces. 1. IKA data defining a machine The IKA function is used as a compensation for machine-dependent error curves caused by mechanical considerations and temperature, etc.
  • Page 198: Creating And Editing Job Lists

    The job list of a workpiece must have the file name "job". Please refer to the next section "Commands and syntax of job lists" for further information on the syntax of the job list. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-13 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 199: Creating Job Lists

    • Select the COPY command from the softkey bar of the data manager. The job list is copied from workpiece [welle_2] to the selected workpiece and can be edited with the WEdit editor. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-14 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 200: Editing Job Lists

    (...). These are followed by the actual command to which the operator must add path and program names. For reasons of clarity, you should only edit in these command lines. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-15 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 201: Syntax Description For The Job Lists

    SPF[1, 999] -u L F Deletion of all MPF, SPF: CLEAR * L F Caution! The syntax is mandatory. Observe the position of the blanks 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-16 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 202 Only NCK-capable files can be loaded via the job list: MPF, SPF, TOA 1 , ZOA 3 , RPA 3 , SEA, SEA4 2 , IKA1, IKA2, IKA3. The above file names must be strictly observed, as the SINUMERIK 840C derives the file type from its name..
  • Page 203 (cycles) in the NCK memory. Command syntax LOADCYC STANDARD|USER name [attr.] L F The following identifiers can be used for "name": SPFn (a cycle) 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-18 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 204 Examples LOADCYC USER * L F Loads all user cycles into the NCK memory LOADCYC STANDARD SPF[n,m] L F Loads all (standard) Siemens cycles from SPFn to SPFm LOADCYC USER SPF4711 -w L F or LOADCYC USER SPF4711 -xwu L F Cycle SPF4711 is read from the USER directory and loaded into the NCK memory as an undeletable and non-executable file.
  • Page 205 The SELECT instruction of the job list is only processed if the NCK requests a workpiece. It is not processed if a workpiece is copied using data management. The existing job list syntax has been extended with SINUMERIK 840C OEM Start instructions Version for Windows so that MMC applications can also be started from the job list.
  • Page 206: Copying, Deleting And Duplicating Files

    PLC 6.2.4 Copying, deleting and duplicating files The data manager on the SINUMERIK 840C provides functions for copying, deleting and duplication for managing the files and directories of the MMC and NCK areas in the familiar way.
  • Page 207 If you change to another application when a message box is displayed by the data management, the data management can be selected again only via the task manager (see section 3.3). 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-22 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 208 • Press the INPUT key and the selected entry is transferred to the combo box. • Press the DELETE softkey. The "Delete Workpiece" dialog box appears. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-23 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 209 It is not possible to duplicate workpieces using this procedure. To duplicate a workpiece you must first create a new destination workpiece and then copy all of the source files into the destination workpiece. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-24 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 210: Data Communication Between Nck And Mmc

    The selected workpiece is loaded into the NCK program memory, i.e. the files of the workpiece are transferred according to the commands in the job list. The SELECT instructions in the job list are not processed. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-25 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 211 The selected file is loaded into the NCK memory. If a file with the same name already exists in the NCK memory, a safety prompt appears. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-26 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 212: Saving Files

    The selected file is copied from the NCK memory to the specified workpiece. If a file with the same name already exists, a dialog box appears. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-27 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 213: Data Communication Between Mmc And Peripheral Devices

    ARROW keys to position the selection bar on the desired workpiece. • Press the INPUT key to enter the selected workpiece in the combo box. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-28 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 214 V24. Important When transmitting data via the serial interface, the receiver must first be activated. Only then can the sending be started. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-29 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 215: Output Of Individual Files

    "V24 Configuration". • Press the INPUT key to enter the device name in the combo box. Note the direction of the copy arrow. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-30 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 216 If the program being read in is of the type MPF or SPF, it is not possible to append the files. Instead, the "V24 data input" dialog box appears and the "overwrite" and "skip" modes can be selected. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-31 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 217 "overwrite" or "skip" buttons. It is not possible to "append" part programs. Fig. 6-18 Append/overwrite Please refer to the machine manufacturer’s documentation for further information. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-32 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 218: Transferring Data To The Fd-E2 Diskette Drive

    A diskette drive can also be integrated into the data management as a directory for workpieces. In this case, the root directory of the diskette is used as a container for further workpieces. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-33 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 219: Description Of The Wedit Editor

    • WEdit is capable of editing files up to a length of 32,000 lines. • WEdit can be loaded twice for the editing of two files in parallel. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-34 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 220: Starting The Wedit Editor

    • Selecting the EDIT softkey starts WEdit and opens the selected file. Machine manufacturer Cycles on the hard disk and in the NCK memory can only be edited if the cycle disable is not active. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-35 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 221 • The end mark <***> identifies the end of the file. When a new file is created, the end mark appears directly underneath the insertion point. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-36 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 222: Key Functions

    The CLEAR key deletes the character to the immediate left of the input cursor. Identical to the <BACKSPACE> key on the MF2 keyboard. Ba ckspa ce © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-37 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 223: Editing Text

    • Position the input cursor at the point where you want to insert the text. • Choose the Paste command from the Edit menu to insert the text at this point. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-38 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 224 You can select individual check boxes using the SPACE key. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-39 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 225 • Enter the number of the line you are looking for in the upper input field and press the softkey OK. The cursor is positioned at the beginning of the line you are looking for. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-40 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 226: File Management

    The modified file is both stored in the mass storage and transferred to the NC part program memory. • Select Save and load from the File menu. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-41 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 227 • Select the Delete Backup Copy command from the File menu.. Machine manufacturer The machine manufacturer can configure whether a dialog box appears or not when a backup copy already exists. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-42 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 228: Other Functions

    If the option is not selected, WEdit starts in overwrite mode. The input cursor now takes the form of a blinking square . Create backup file (see backup copies in the section entitled "File management".) © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-43 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 229 This command can be used to switch between insert and overwrite mode. The currently selected mode is apparent from the cursor style (see "Starting in insert mode"). 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-44 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 230 "Already 2 files opened .." is displayed. One of the two editors must be closed before another file can be edited. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-45 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 231: Programming In The Nck Memory Area

    Important The part programs edited here must be backed up on the hard disk as they are lost when the control is switched off. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-46 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 232: Select Program

    (as %, L, MPF, SPF). Then press the softkey EDIT. E dit You can now edit the program (e.g. MPF100). © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-47 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 233: Editing An Existing Program

    "Page Down" keys to select larger areas of text. Press the ETC key to extend the softkey bar. Press the CUT softkey to delete the selected text. C ut 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-48 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 234 You can enter characters directly at the cursor position. The new characters are inserted where the existing characters are overwritten according to the selected mode. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-49 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 235 RENAME function. When you press this softkey, the dialog message "Option not available" Tool path appears. simulation 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-50 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 236: Editing A New Nc Program

    Press this softkey to generate a block number. The block number is inserted at Generate the cursor position according to the presetting. block number Enter the program blocks using the alphanumerical keypad. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-51 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 237 The machine manufacturer can specify via machine data whether the workpiece last active is to be loaded again. Precondition therefore is that a workpiece was loaded before switching off the control. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-52 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 238: Program Input With Operator Support

    After pressing the CONTOUR softkey, the following display appears in which C onto ur you can select contour elements. Fig. 6-33 Contour definition programming in the PROGRAMMING area © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-53 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 239 If you enter more than one value, then once the STORE softkey has been pressed, the message "TOO MANY VALUES ENTERED" appears in the dialog text line. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-54 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 240: Machining Cycles

    You can also define a 4th axis. You can select the leading sign for the 3rd and 4th axes using the toggle fields. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-55 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 241: Program Management

    The cycle protection (access right c) only functions in combination with the "Cycle disable" interface signal, i.e. this function must be configured by the machine manufacturer. Please refer to the manufacturer’s documentation. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-56 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 242 -rwx (read, write, executable), regardless of the access rights the program had when it was saved to the hard disk. With cycles, the rights can be indicated in the LOADCYC instruction. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-57 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 243: Copy Program

    In the example: Program MPF100 is to be copied to SPF1111. The cursor is placed on directory SPF. This selects the directory and the new program number can be entered. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-58 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 244 The program must be backed up using the softkey functions SAVE TO DISK and SAVE UNDER. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-59 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 245: Rename Program

    Press the softkey DELETE. D elete The following message appears: "Delete data?" If you press the softkey DELETE again the program that you have selected is deleted. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6-60 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 246 As long as a part program has been selected in the editor (EDIT NC), it cannot be deleted. First of all, the editor must be closed or the program must be enabled for deletion by selecting another program. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 6-61 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 247: Move Cycles

    (see machine tool manufacturer’s documentation) ! Load cycles The SIEMENS cycles and the user cycles are stored on the hard disk. You can load the cycles into the memory using the LOADCYC job list command (see the Section "Syntax description for job lists").
  • Page 248: Services

    Services 7.1 Selecting Parameter Assignment V24 ................7-2 7.2 Description of parameters...................7-3 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 249: Selecting Parameter Assignment V24

    • In the open menu select the following HOTKEY to select the user area: − "P" Parameter Assignment V24 Note The other areas are described in the documentation SINUMERIK 840 C Start-Up Difference Description OEM Version for Windows 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siem'ens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 250: Description Of Parameters

    The RS232C (V24) interface and the data storage device must be matched. The SINUMERIK 840C provides input screen forms in which you can define the specific parameters for the serial interfaces. You can store various configurations on the control as "devices" and activate these devices as the need arises.
  • Page 251 If the receive buffer is full, the receiver can stop the transmitter with the "Xoff" character. • None: Selecting "None" informs the SINUMERIK 840C that the peripheral device does not use a specific protocol for controlling the flow of data.
  • Page 252 • M02/M03: The SINUMERIK 840C stops data transmission at every program end character it receives. • End character: The SINUMERIK 840C stops at the character set in the "End of Transmission" input box. Here you can choose between the following two options: End of block character •...
  • Page 253 • When data output is completed, i.e. when ETX has been sent, a few more idle characters are sent. These characters might also be stored by the receiver (PCIN with setting: binary format). 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siem'ens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 254: Diagnosis

    8.2.3 Display of the alarms and messages in the alarm and message lines.....8-9 8.2.4 On-line help for alarms and messages ..............8-11 8.3 PLC Status........................8-12 8.4 NC Service........................8-12 8.5 Password ........................8-14 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 255: Selecting Diagnosis Area

    − "N" NC Service − "U" NC/PLC Start-Up − "M" Machine Data − "C" NC Memory Configuration − "S" MSD/FDD Status − "B" Backup/FLEXOS − "W" Password 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 256 • SINUMERIK 840 C Start-Up Difference Description OEM Version for Windows © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 257: Alarm And Message Displays

    Via softkey you can select whether you wish to display all alarms or alarms organized into individual alarm groups. You can also list the alarms in order of priority using the softkeys ETC and PRIO. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 258 • You can show or hide the status line at the lower edge of the alarm window via menu item Status line. The machine-tool manufacturer can configure the status line to display additional information about each alarm or message. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 259 This status display is only updated when the dialog box is opened. Note The settings above take effect as soon as the dialog box is closed. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 260: Alarm Groups

    MMC alarms Note MMC alarms do not interrupt an active NC program. The alarms are acknowledged automatically using the CLEAR softkey. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 261: Alarm Numbers/Clearing Alarms

    Possible alarm types are: − PO POWER ON − RE RESET − CA CANCEL − ME Message − PA PLC ALARM − KO Part program comment 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 262: Display Of The Alarms And Messages In The Alarm And Message Lines

    The alarm line is the first line on the screen. Message line Delete error condition Alarm line Mode grp.:1 AUTOMATIC Channel :1 Program stop © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 263 Type C: 6000 Hydraulic oil min. Approx. 47 characters Clearance cond. Max. 4 characters for for explanatory text alarm number (for single-line alarm) 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 8-10 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 264: On-Line Help For Alarms And Messages

    The Contents, Search, Back, History and Browse ( << and >> ) commands in the toolbar shown above can be selected using the appropriate HOTKEYS on the operator panel. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 8-11 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 265: Plc Status

    MD 204* or MD 208* and a drift compensation is required. The drift compensation is performed semi-automatically and is activated by softkey. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 8-12 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 266 Caution On high-precision machines, the drift compensation should be performed several times a day during operation, as the drift directly affects the following error. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 8-13 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 267: Password

    8 Diagnosis 01.99 Password For start-up and service, it is necessary to enter the password to increase the access rights. The SINUMERIK 840C provides a special menu for this purpose: Fig. 8-8 Password in the Diagnosis area Please refer to the machine manufacturer’s documentation for further information.
  • Page 268: Information

    Information 9.1 Selection of Information area ..................9-2 9.2 NC Information......................9-3 9.3 MMC Information......................9-4 9.4 Information = Logbook ....................9-5 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 269: Selection Of Information Area

    Fig. 9-1 Menu: Information • Using the following characters you can select the relevant areas in the open menu: NC information MMC information OEM information Information 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 270: Nc Information

    U M S memory submodule (languages, menus, etc.). The NOTEBOOK function is intended for servicing and start-up and is N oteb ook protected by password. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 271: Mmc Information

    The copyright message disappears after approximately 5 seconds. In the same way, the OEM user can display information about his own applications under menu item OEM information. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 272: Information = Logbook

    The message box Information contains information about the software version of the individual components, MMC Windows, NCK, PLC, 611 FDD/MSD and MMC FlexOS. Fig. 9-4 Menu Information © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 273 9 Information 01.99 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 274: Exit

    Exit The SINUMERIK 840C control must not be simply switched off but "powered down", in order to assure the integrity of the files on the hard disk and avoid loss of data. The control can be powered down by pressing the "Exit" key in the Area Switchover menu.
  • Page 275 10 Exit 01.99 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 10-2 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM-Variante Windows (BA)
  • Page 276: Maintenance

    Maintenance 11.1 Operating data ......................11-2 11.2 Replacing the battery ....................11-3 11.3 Handling modules ....................11-5 11.4 Practical tips on remedying electromagnetic compatibility problems......11-7 11.5 Cleaning........................11-9 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 11-1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 277: Operating Data

    IP 00 • Rear of machine control panel Complete data on use and operation can be found in the documentation "Interface Part 2, Connection Conditions". 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 11-2 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 278: Replacing The Battery

    CSB from product version D: Lithium batteries (Varta, type 6127 503 074) − for CSB up to product version C: Alkaline batteries (Type 9LR61, 550mAh) © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 11-3 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 279 Used batteries must be disposed of separately from other waste (special waste disposal). The national regulations valid in the country of installation must be observed. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 11-4 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 280: Handling Modules

    Components exposed to such overvoltages are not immediately recognizable as defective in most cases since faulty behaviour sets in only after they have been operating for a relatively long time. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 11-5 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 281 • If the packing is not conductive, the modules must be wrapped in conductive material prior to packing. For example, conductive foam rubber can be used. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 11-6 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 282: Practical Tips On Remedying Electromagnetic Compatibility Problems

    See possible causes as for See elimination of fault as for ’Sporadic failure’. ’Sporadic failure’. The actual value cable acts as the fault sink. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 11-7 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 283 • After input protective circuit on control does not match the drive control (in accordance SINUMERIK EMC concept with protective system of Siemens drive controls) 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 11-8 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 284: Cleaning

    • Alcohol, • Organic hydrocarbons, • Detergent solutions. The plastic materials used on the front of the SINUMERIK 840C are suitable for application of the control on machine tools. They are suitably resistant to • Grease, oil, mineral oil, • Bases and lyes, •...
  • Page 285 11 Maintenance 01.99 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 11-10 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 286: Abbreviations / Glossary

    Decoding Single Block Data Ready Data Word EIA code Special punchtape code; number of perforations per character always EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 12-1 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 287 Light Emitting Diode Line Feed Machine Data Machine Control Panel Machine Coordinate System Manual Data Automatic Man Machine Communication (PC area in SINUMERIK 840C) Main Program File Numerical Control Numerical Control Kernel Operator Panel Interface Programmable Logic Controller Procedure step, program step (program control)
  • Page 288 Tool Offset Tool Offset Active, memory for tool offsets Tool Radius Compensation User Memory Submodule Workpiece Coordinate System Zero Offset Active, memory for zero offsets © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 12-3 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 289: Glossary

    Workpiece in the unmachined state. Block Part of a part program, concluded by a Line Feed. A distinction is made between main blocks and subblocks. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 12-4 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 290 Organisation unit for the hierarchical management of the data on a hard disk. Directory Files and/or further (sub)directories can be stored within a directory. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 12-5 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 291 Automatic mode with an electronic handwheel. Drift compensation SINUMERIK 840C has a semi-automatic drift compensation function which compensates the drift of the drive due to temperature changes. Drift compensation is needed in order to eliminate the permanent contour offset which results from the accumulative following error.
  • Page 292 Coordinate system referred to the axes of the machine tool. system (MCS) Machine zero Machine zero point, machine datum: Point that has been uniquely defined by the machine tool, e.g. reference point. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 12-7 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 293 Numerical Control: This includes all the components for machine tool control: NCK, PLC, MMC, Note: For the SINUMERIK 840C controls the term CNC would be more accurate: computerized numerical control. Numeric Control Kernel: Component of the NC control that executes part programs and co-ordinates the motion sequences of the various axes.
  • Page 294 The I/O devices and the programming language (STEP 5 -> user program) are designed to suit the needs of control technology. -> User program PLC block © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 12-9 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 295 Setting of attributes and parameters for the time of beginning of program. Rotary axis Rotary axes allow a workpiece or tool to be rotated into a specific angular position. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 12-10 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 296 A simulator module is a module Simulator module • on which digital qualities entered through operator control elements can be simulated, and • digital output quantities can be displayed © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 12-11 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 297 User memory All programs and data such as part programs, subroutines, tool offsets, zero offsets etc. can be stored in the mutual CNC user memory. 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 12-12 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 298 The workpiece zero (workpiece zero point, workpiece datum) represents the origin for the workpiece coordinate system. It is defined by distances to the machine zero. © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 12-13 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 299 12 Abbreviations / Glossary 01.99 6FC5198-6AA60-0BP1 © Siemens AG 1999 All Rights Reserved 12-14 SINUMERIK 840C, OEM Version for Windows (BA)
  • Page 300 7YKKIWXMSRW 'SVVIGXMSRW *SV 4YFPMGEXMSR1ERYEP 7-291)6-/ ' 7SJX[EVI :IVWMSR  3)1 :IVWMSR JSV ;MRHS[W 9WIV (SGYQIRXEXMSR *VSQ 3TIVEXSVkW +YMHI 3VHIV 2S *'%%&4 2EQI )HMXMSR  CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC 'SQTER](ITX 7LSYPH ]SY GSQI EGVSWW ER] TVMRXMRK IVVSVW [LIR %HHVIWW VIEHMRK XLMW TYFPMGEXMSR [I [SYPH EWO ]SY XS MRJSVQ CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC YW EGGSVHMRKP] YWMRK XLMW JSVQ ;I [SYPH EPWS [IPGSQI ER] WYKKIWXMSRW ]SY QE] LEZI MR XLI [E]...
  • Page 301 Siemens AG Siemens quality for software and training to DIN ISO 9001, Reg. No. 2160-01. Automation Group This edition was printed on paper bleached using an Automation Systems environmentally friendly chlorine-free method. for Machine Tools, Robots, and Special-Purpose Machines Copyright Siemens AG 1999...

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