System Software - Siemens SINUMERIK 840Di System Overview

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System software

Operating system
The operating system installed is Windows NT 4.0 (US version).
NC software
The NC software runs on the PC in real time mode parallel to Windows NT. To
achieve this, a solution has been developed which ensures the processing of real
time tasks at a high reliability, allowing Windows NT applications to run without
influencing any other applications.
HMI software (Human Machine Interface)
Scope of supply
To start-up, program and operate the SINUMERIK 840Di, the following Windows
NT applications are already included in the scope of supply:
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SINUMERIK 840Di-StartUp, a straightforward user interface for visualizing the
control states, as well for creating, loading and managing part programs
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SinuCom NC, the NC start-up tool of the SINUMERIK 840Di
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SimoCom U, the drive start-up tool for SIMODRIVE 611 and SIMODRIVE
POSMO drive systems
Options
For the user-specific programming and configuration of user interfaces, the
following software packages are offered as options:
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HMI Programming Package (option and OEM agreement required)
Using the standard development tool Microsoft Visual Studio 6
basic software, you can use the HMI Programming Package to implement your
own operating philosophies and concepts.
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HMI Configuring Package (option and OEM agreement required)
With the HMI Configuring Package and based on ProTool/Pro with the
SINUMERIK option, you can configure simple screenforms quickly.
For machine tools, a comprehensive standard user interface is provided with HMI
Advanced (option):
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HMI Advanced (option)
HMI Advanced is a user interface running under Windows NT, which has been
designed especially for machine tools, regardless of the technology. It offers a
user-friendly and complete window-oriented operation of the machine.
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