Generic Coupling; Brief Description; Function; Requirements - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Function Manual

M3: Coupled axes

14.5 Generic coupling

14.5 Generic coupling
14.5.1

Brief description

14.5.1.1

Function

Function
"Generic Coupling" is a general coupling function, combining all coupling characteristics of
existing coupling types (coupled motion, master value coupling, electronic gearbox and
synchronous spindle).
The function allows flexible programming:
● Users can select the coupling properties required for their applications (building block
principle).
● Each coupling property can be programmed individually.
● The coupling properties of a defined coupling (e.g. coupling factor) can be changed.
● Later use of additional coupling properties is possible.
● The coordinate reference system of the following axis (Base co-ordinate system or Machine
co-ordinate system) is programmable.
● Certain coupling properties can also be programmed with synchronous actions.
Further information
Function Manual Synchronized Actions
Adaptive cycles
Previous coupling calls for coupled motion (TRAIL*), Master value coupling (LEAD*), Electronic
Gearbox (EG*) and Synchronous spindle (COUP*) are still supported via adaptive cycles (see
Section "Adaptive cycles (Page 542)").
14.5.1.2

Requirements

CP version
The generic coupling is available in two versions:
● CP-BASIC
● CP-COMFORT
The number of required couplings (following axes/spindles) and their properties are decisive in
the selection of versions.
Example:
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Axes and spindles
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