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HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions for
Programming Station
iTNC 530
NC Software
340 494-05
English (en)
12/2008

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions for Programming Station iTNC 530 NC Software 340 494-05 English (en) 12/2008...
  • Page 3 User documentation: All TNC functions are described in the User’s Manuals for the iTNC 530. Please contact HEIDENHAIN if you need a copy of these User’s Manuals. Have your NC software number handy. It is shown on the iTNC’s MOD screen.
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Important Information on the Software for the Programming Station Items Supplied / Installation HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Programming Station...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Options/Feature content level (FCL) ..10 Compatibility ..11 Downward compatibility ..11 1.2 Working with the iTNC 530 Programming Station ..28 Starting the programming station ..28 Defining the window mode ..28 Showing the virtual keyboard ..29 Exiting the programming station ..
  • Page 8 Connecting the USB dongle (only for the version with a virtual keyboard) ..44 Installing the programming station software ..45 Configuring the programming station software for use with an USB network dongle ..46 Setting the conversational language ..48 Working with the HEIDENHAIN basic PLC program ..50 Table of Contents...

  • Page 9: Important Information On The Software For The Programming Station

    Important Information on the Software for the Programming Station...

  • Page 10: 1.1 Introduction

    Windows. The HEIDENHAIN keyboard included in delivery is simply connected to the USB interface on your PC. For test purposes you can also use the iTNC 530 programming station with your standard PC keyboard (see “The Demo Version” on page 33).

  • Page 11: Compatibility

    TNC controls, please note the following: Do not use any features of the iTNC 530 that are not available on older TNC controls. The next pages include an overview of which features are available with which software versions.
  • Page 12 Differences in machining cycles concerning the TNC 4xx Meaning of the symbols used in the table: – Parameter not available in this software version þ Parameter or cycle available in this software version Cycle not available in this software version Additional Cycle TNC 426/ TNC 430, software version...
  • Page 13 257, Circular stud (complete) – þ 262, Thread milling þ 263, Thread milling/countersinking – þ 264, Thread drilling/milling – þ 265, Helical thread drilling/milling – þ 267, Outside thread milling – 270, Contour train data – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Programming Station...
  • Page 14 Differences in machining cycles with respect to older software versions of the iTNC 530 Meaning of the symbols used in the table: – Parameter not available in this software version þ Parameter or cycle available in this software version Cycle not available in this software version...
  • Page 15 – – – Q380 – – – 404, Set basic rotation Q305 – – þ þ 405, Rotation about the C axis – 408, Slot center ref pt – 409, Ridge center ref pt – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Programming Station...
  • Page 16 Additional Cycle TNC 426/ TNC 430, software version TNC 410 parameters 280 476 280 474 280 472 280 470 280 462 286 060 410, Datum inside rectangle Q303 – – – Q381 – – – Q382 – – – Q383 –...
  • Page 17 419, Datum in one axis – þ þ þ 420, Measure angle – 421, Measure hole Q423 – – – Q365 – – – 422, Measure circle outside Q423 – – – Q365 – – – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Programming Station...
  • Page 18 Additional Cycle TNC 426/ TNC 430, software version TNC 410 parameters 280 476 280 474 280 472 280 470 280 462 286 060 þ þ þ 423, Measure rectangle inside – þ þ þ 424, Measure rectangle outside – 425, Measure inside width Q301 –...
  • Page 19 Differences in touch probe cycles concerning older software versions of the iTNC 530 Meaning of the symbols used in the table: – Parameter not available in this software version þ Parameter or cycle available in this software version Cycle not available in this software version...
  • Page 20 Additional iTNC 530, Cycle parameters software version 340 422 340 420 411, Datum outside rectangle Q303 – – Q381 – – Q382 – – Q383 – – Q384 – – Q333 – – 412, Datum inside circle Q303 – –...
  • Page 21 419, Datum in one axis – – 421, Measure hole Q423 – – Q365 – – 422, Measure circle outside Q423 – – Q365 – – 425, Measure inside width Q301 – – Q320 – – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Programming Station...
  • Page 22 Additional iTNC 530, Cycle parameters software version 340 422 340 420 441, Fast probing – 450, Save kinematics – 451, Measure kinematics – 452, Preset compensation – 484, Calibrate the wireless TT –...
  • Page 23 M129 þ þ þ þ M130 þ þ þ M134 þ þ þ M135 þ þ M136 þ þ M137 þ þ M138 þ M140 þ M141 þ M142 þ M143 þ M144 þ M145 HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Programming Station...
  • Page 24 Differences in miscellaneous functions M concerning older software versions of the iTNC 530 Meaning of the symbols used in the table: Function not available in this software version þ Function available in this software version iTNC 530, software M function...
  • Page 25 Differences in Q parameter programming concerning older software versions of the iTNC 530 Meaning of the symbols used in the table: Function not available in this software version þ Function available in this software version iTNC 530, software Function version...
  • Page 26 Function TNC 426/ TNC 430, software version TNC 410 280 476 280 474 280 472 280 470 280 462 286 060 þ þ þ þ þ FK programming: FC P2X/FCT P2X þ þ þ þ þ FK programming: FC P2Y/FCT P2Y þ...
  • Page 27 Tilting the working plane: PLANE AXIS þ Positioning behavior of rotary axes FUNCTION TCPM Defining machining positions: PATTERN Defining a simple contour formula: CONTOUR DEF Defining global cycle parameters: GLOBAL File functions FUNCTION FILE Datum shift with TRANS DATUM. HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Programming Station...

  • Page 28: Working With The Itnc 530 Programming Station

    1.2 Working with the iTNC 530 Programming Station Starting the programming station Start the iTNC 530 programming station as you would any other Windows application. Either double-click the HEIDENHAIN icon on your desktop or use the Start menu. The iTNC control panel appears (see figure at upper right).

  • Page 29: Showing The Virtual Keyboard

    Proceed as follows to show the virtual keyboard: Start the programming station software Double-click the green HEIDENHAIN symbol to the lower right in the task bar for the iTNC control panel to appear Click the More >> button: Additional settings are displayed...

  • Page 30: Exiting The Programming Station

    Press the Windows key on the ASCII keyboard for the screen to display the last active application and the task bar Double-click the green HEIDENHAIN symbol to the lower right in the task bar for the iTNC control panel to appear (see figure at right) Select the function for exiting the iTNC 530 application: Press the Stop iTNC button.

  • Page 31: Data Transfer From The Programming Station To The Machine Tool

    Select the program you want to transfer to the machine Select the split-screen view In the right-hand window select the <c:\pgmtransfer> path Copy the program to the <pgmtransfer> directory Refer to the TNC User’s Manual for more information about copying files. HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Programming Station...

  • Page 32: Calling A Program From The Machine Tool

    Connection between the programming station and HEIDENHAIN PC software To be able to set up a connection between HEIDENHAIN PC software (e.g. TNCremo NT or CycleDesign) and the programming station, the programming station has a special IP address, the so-called loop-back IP.

  • Page 33: 1.4 The Demo Version

    1.4 The Demo Version General information After you have installed the iTNC 530 programming station on your PC, you can call the TNC features with your standard PC keyboard for test purposes. All features of the iTNC 530 are available. As an alternative, you can also use the virtual keyboard for the demo version (see “Showing the virtual keyboard”...

  • Page 34: Keyboard Assignment

    Keyboard assignment The assignment of the TNC’s special keys (axis keys and dialog keys) and the TNC number pad are shown in the figure at upper right. The assignment of the screen keys is shown in the Function of the screen keys table below.
  • Page 35 Select or delete programs and files, external data transfer Show pocket calculator Select MOD functions Display help text for NC error messages Display all current error messages Approach/depart contour FK free contour programming Program a chamfer HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Programming Station...
  • Page 36 TNC function TNC key PC key Program a straight line segment Program a circular arc with radius Program a corner rounding Program a circular arc with tangential connection Program the circle center/pole for polar coordinates Program a circular arc with center Select the Manual Operation mode Select the smarT.NC operating mode Select Handwheel operating mode...
  • Page 37 PC key Define subprograms and program section repeats Call subprograms and program section repeats Enter a program stop Define tool in the program Call the tool Call the soft-key menu for special functions Enter program call HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Programming Station...

  • Page 38: Overview Of Keyboard Assignment

    Overview of keyboard assignment...

  • Page 39: Key Assignment On Portable Computers

    DEL (delete) or the cursor keys can be activated with an FN key. Refer also to the operating instructions of your laptop/notebook. On many portable computers there is no ENT key. In most cases you can then continue the dialog with the rightward cursor key. HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Programming Station...

  • Page 41: Items Supplied / Installation

    Items Supplied / Installation...

  • Page 42: Items Supplied / System Requirements

    2.1 Items Supplied / System Requirements Items supplied Three versions of the iTNC programming station are available. iTNC Programming Station with TNC keyboard Included in delivery are: The programming station software on CD The TE 530 L keyboard for connection to your PC via the USB interface 1 USB cable, 2 meters 4 cable terminals for mounting on the programming station housing...

  • Page 43: Connecting The Programming Station

    (see figure at right) in which you can glue the provided cable terminals. The cable terminals serve to relieve the strain from the USB connector. HEIDENHAIN recommends using these cable terminals to prevent loosening of the USB connector and damage to the connector on the PCB.

  • Page 44: Number Stickers

    Number stickers The self-adhesive number stickers included with the programming station keyboard enable the user to recognize which manually pressed soft key belongs to which soft key displayed on the PC screen. You can apply the contiguous sticker to the programming station keyboard and the individual numbers to the PC screen.

  • Page 45: Installing The Programming Station Software

    Follow the installation program instructions When installing the iTNC530 programming station for the first time, you can decide whether the HEIDENHAIN basic PLC program for the programming station is to be installed as well. Select the setup type User and then Basic PLC Program or Standard (User) (see “Working with the...

  • Page 46: Configuring The Programming Station Software For Use With An Usb Network Dongle

    Start the programming station software Double-click the green HEIDENHAIN symbol to the lower right in the task bar for the iTNC control panel to appear (see figure) Click the More >> button: Additional settings are displayed...
  • Page 47 After the Aladdin Server Monitor has been installed and started, it scans the network for the HEIDENHAIN USB network dongle. The dongles found are displayed in the left window beneath HL server. When you click the appropriate dongle in the left window, a table is opened in the right window, in which all available licenses are listed.

  • Page 48: Setting The Conversational Language

    Setting the conversational language The default language for the programming station software is German. Follow the procedure below to switch to another conversational language: Start the programming station software Select the Programming and Editing mode of operation Select MOD functions Enter the code number 123 and confirm with the ENT To select machine parameter 7230: Press the GOTO key, enter 7230, and confirm with the ENT key...
  • Page 49 Conversational language Value from MP7230 Latvian Korean Norwegian Turkish Romanian Lithuanian HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Programming Station...

  • Page 50: Working With The Heidenhain Basic Plc Program

    Working with the HEIDENHAIN basic PLC program After you have started the programming station with active PLC, the TNC displays the 98 TNC programming station active error message. Press the HELP key to display a list with the most important...
  • Page 51 ENT key. The TNC displays a pop-up window with various axis configurations Move to the desired axis configuration with the arrow keys, and select it with the ENT key or SELECT soft key. The TNC resets, and activates the axis configuration you selected HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Programming Station...
  • Page 53 ... 24 Differences in touch probe cycles ... 15, 19 Installing the software ... 45 Introduction ... 10 Items supplied ... 42 Keyboard assignment ... 33 Keyboard, connecting ... 43, 44 Kinematics selection ... 51 HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Programming Station...

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