Creating And Using The Configuration File; Power Up - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual

Several Operator Panels on Several NCUs, Distributed Systems (B3)
2.3 Several operator panel fronts and NCUs, standard functionality
2.3.3

Creating and using the configuration file

HMI Embedded, OP030
The NETNAMES.INI ASCII file generated on the PC or programming device is loaded via the
RS-232 interface and permanently stored in the FLASH memory of the control units.
References: FBO/IK/ Installation Kit
HMI Advanced
The NETNAMES.INI file can be edited directly with an editor (in menu
"Commissioning/HMI/Editor" or DOS_SHELL) on the hard disk of the operator component.
The NETNAMES.INI file is stored in the installation directory:
C:\USER\NETNAMES.INI.
2.3.4

Power up

Differences between HMI Embedded and HMI Advanced
Due to the differences in power-up characteristics, different commissioning procedures are
required.
● HMI Embedded always runs in "M:N" mode, when "M:N" is configured in the
● The mode can be set in the "Commissioning/HMI/Operator panel" menu on the HMI
● The OP030 does not have the functional capability "M:N". It can be used as a second
Note
It is advisable to make a written record of the procedure (address assignments, etc.)
beforehand.
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NETNAMES.INI file.
Advanced. The HMI Advanced always runs in a "1 : 1" link with an NCU, the NCU
address can be specified directly. If "M:N" mode is set, then HMI Advanced searches the
NETNAMES.INI file for the names of the specified partners. The addresses are freely
assignable.
Recommendation:
Reserve address 0 (for PG)
Reserve address 13 (for service case: NCU replacement)
operator panel front that is permanently assigned to an NCU("1 : 1" link). The addresses
of the connected partners can be set for this purpose.
Function Manual, 01/2008, 6FC5397-1BP10-3BA0
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