Implementation Of Control Unit Switchover; Operator Interface - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual

B3: Several operator panels connected to several NCUs, distributed systems - only 840D sl
2.2.10

Implementation of control unit switchover

Control unit switchover is an extension of channel switchover.
Channel switchover
Channel configuration allows channels of selected NCUs to be individually grouped and
named. HMI switchover to another NCU is implemented as part of channel switchover
functionality.
Channel configuration is based on the file NETNAMES.INI. See "Structure of configuration
file".
2.2.11

Operator interface

Function
The operator interface allows you to set up a connection between the control unit and one of
the connected NCU/PLC units in every operating area.
Figure 2-13
Only the channels of the relevant group are displayed.
Activate the channel switchover key. The currently existing connection is displayed by
means of the highlighted softkeys (horizontal, vertical) if the channel menu is active.
Extended Functions
Function Manual, 09/2009, 6FC5397-1BP20-0BA0
2.2 Several operator panel fronts and NCUs with control unit management option
Channel menu (the comments refer to the 1st HMI interface)
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