Importing Plc Symbols - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Configuration Manual

– Select the storage location in which the exported PLC symbols are to be saved. Use, for
3. Click "Export" to start the export operation.
Result
The PLC symbols will be copied to the chosen storage location. The "PlcSym.snh" file is
created. Depending on your settings, the files are also created with German or English
comments: "PlcSym_GR.snt" and "PlcSym_UK.snt".
Note
Notation
The notation (upper and lower case) of the file names created by the program is mandatory and
must not be changed.
4.10.3

Importing PLC symbols

Requirement
● The symbol export files are available on the NCU or PCU, e.g. using a USB FlashDrive
Note
Notation
The notation (upper and lower case) of the file names created by the program is mandatory
and must not be changed.
● The current PLC symbols in SINUMERIK Operate have been saved
Note
Saving or deleting old symbol tables
Note that already existing files are overwritten during the export if you confirm that this
should be done. Furthermore, it can lead to inconsistencies if not all files are exported.
We recommend that the old files are backed up or deleted before a new export, or the files
are exported to an empty directory.
Procedure
To use PLC symbols exported from the TIA Portal in SINUMERIK Operate, proceed as follows:
1. Copy the symbol export files in the following directory on the CF card of the NCU or PCU:
/oem/sinumerik/plc/symbols
2. Restart SINUMERIK Operate.
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example, a USB FlashDrive to subsequently copy the files to the NCU.
4.10 Exporting PLC symbols for SINUMERIK Operate
Programming the PLC
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