Machine Configuration Files - Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl Function Manual

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10.5.1 Machine configuration files

Standard configuration files
DNC includes the following standard machine configuration files:
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Dncmastd.MCF for machine connections with a serial interface without protocol

SIN840DStd.MCF for SINUMERIK* machine connections
When you select the Auto Compare and Auto Archive checkboxes, NC data on
SINUMERIK* machines is compared with the NC data in the DNC system and
is downloaded automatically to the DNC system if any differences are
established.
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The file system machine type can be used to transfer NC data from and to any
network drives that have been released. Any network-capable controller can be
connected to the DNC system under Windows. Two configurable directories
are available for downloading and uploading data. When data is uploaded, the
version strategy is used. The administrative data is updated when data is
downloaded/uploaded.
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Any of the machine servers can also be used to establish connections with
controllers with different interfaces (e.g. OLE/COM, or special serial protocols).
Note
The machine configuration files may not contain standard specifications for
certain parameters with string assignments. When functions are used that contain
parameters with string assignments, the standard machine configuration file
should be adapted in such a way that all the relevant entries exist. This means
that the adjustments do not need to be made for each individual machine.
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