heidenhain iTNC 530 Programming Manual

User’s Manual
DIN/ISO
Programming

iTNC 530

NC Software
606420-04
606421-04
606424-04

English (en)
8/2014

Controls of the TNC

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F %

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Keys on visual display unit

Key Function

Select split screen layout

Toggle the display between machining
and programming modes

Soft keys for selecting functions on
screen

Shift between soft-key rows

Alphanumeric keyboard

Key Function

File names, comments

ISO programming

Machine operating modes

Key Function

Manual Operation

Electronic Handwheel

Program/file management, TNC functions

Key Function

Select or delete programs and files,
external data transfer

Define program call, select datum and
point tables

Select MOD functions

Display help text for NC error messages,
call TNCguide

Display all current error messages

Show calculator

Navigation keys

Key Function

Move highlight

Go directly to blocks, cycles and
parameter functions

Potentiometer for feed rate and spindle speed

Feed rate Spindle speed

Programming modes

Key Function

smarT.NC

Positioning with Manual Data Input

Program Run, Single Block

Program Run, Full Sequence

Programming and Editing

Test Run

Cycles, subprograms and program section repeats

Key Function

Define touch probe cycles

Define and call cycles

Enter and call labels for
subprogramming and program section
repeats

Enter program stop in a program

Tool functions

Key Function

Define tool data in the program

Coordinate axes and numbers: Entering and editing

Key Function

Select coordinate axes or
enter them into the program

Call tool data

Programming path movements

Key Function

Approach/depart contour

FK free contour programming

Linear

Circle center/pole for polar coordinates

Circular arc with center

Circle with radius

Circular arc with tangential connection

Chamfer/Corner rounding

Numbers

Decimal point / Reverse algebraic sign

Polar coordinate input / Incremental
values

Q-parameter programming /
Q parameter status

Save actual position or values from
calculator

Skip dialog questions, delete words

Confirm entry and resume dialog

Conclude block and exit entry

Clear numerical entry or TNC error
message

Abort dialog, delete program section

Special functions / smarT.NC

Key Function

Show special functions

smarT.NC: Select next tab on form

smarT.NC: Select first input field in
previous/next frame

About this manual

The symbols used in this manual are described below.

This symbol indicates that important information about the
function described must be considered.

This symbol indicates that there is one or more of the
following risks when using the described function:

 Danger to workpiece
 Danger to fixtures
 Danger to tool
 Danger to machine
 Danger to operator

This symbol indicates that the described function must be
adapted by the machine tool builder. The function
described may therefore vary depending on the machine.

This symbol indicates that you can find detailed
information about a function in another manual.

About this manual

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TNC model, software and features

This manual describes functions and features provided by TNCs as of
the following NC software numbers.

TNC model NC software number

iTNC 530, HSCI and HEROS 5 606420-04

iTNC 530 E, HSCI and HEROS 5 606421-04

iTNC 530 programming station,
HEROS 5

The suffix E indicates the export version of the TNC. The export
versions of the TNC have the following limitations:

 Simultaneous linear movement in up to 4 axes

HSCI (HEIDENHAIN Serial Controller Interface) identifies the new
hardware platform of the TNC controls.

HEROS 5 identifies the operating system of HSCI-based TNC controls.
The machine tool builder adapts the usable features of the TNC to his

machine by setting machine parameters. Some of the functions
described in this manual may therefore not be among the features

TNC model, software and features

provided by the TNC on your machine tool.
TNC functions that may not be available on your machine include:

 Tool measurement with the TT

Please contact your machine tool builder to become familiar with the
features of your machine.

Many machine manufacturers, as well as HEIDENHAIN, offer
programming courses for the TNCs. We recommend these courses as
an effective way of improving your programming skill and sharing
information and ideas with other TNC users.

User's Manual for Cycle Programming:

All of the cycle functions (touch probe cycles and fixed
cycles) are described in a separate manual. Please contact
HEIDENHAIN if you require a copy of this User’s Manual.
ID: 670388-xx

606424-04

smarT.NC user documentation:

The smarT.NC operating mode is described in a separate
Pilot. Please contact HEIDENHAIN if you require a copy of
this Pilot. ID: 533191-xx.

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Software options

The iTNC 530 features various software options that can be enabled
by you or your machine tool builder. Each option is to be enabled
separately and contains the following respective functions:

Software option 1

Cylinder surface interpolation (Cycles 27, 28, 29 and 39)

Feed rate in mm/min for rotary axes: M116

Tilting the machining plane (Cycle 19, PLANE function and 3-D ROT
soft key in the Manual operating mode)

Circle in 3 axes with tilted working plane

Software option 2

5-axis interpolation

Spline interpolation

3-D machining:

 M114: Automatic compensation of machine geometry when

working with swivel axes

 M128: Maintaining the position of the tool tip when positioning

with tilted axes (TCPM)

 TCPM FUNCTION: Maintaining the position of the tool tip when

positioning with tilted axes (TCPM) in selectable modes

 M144: Compensating the machine’s kinematic configuration for

ACTUAL/NOMINAL positions at end of block

 Additional parameters for finishing/roughing and tolerance

for rotary axes in Cycle 32 (G62)

 LN blocks (3-D compensation)

TNC model, software and features

DCM Collision software option Description

Function that monitors areas defined by the
machine manufacturer to prevent collisions.

DXF Converter software option Description

Extract contours and machining positions
from DXF files (R12 format).

Global Program Settings software option Description

Function for superimposing coordinate
transformations in the Program Run modes,
handwheel superimposed traverse in virtual
axis direction.

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Page 242

Page 379

AFC software option Description

Function for adaptive feed-rate control for
optimizing the machining conditions during
series production.

KinematicsOpt software option Description

Touch-probe cycles for inspecting and
optimizing the machine accuracy

Page 395

User’s Manual for
Cycles

Expanded Tool Management software
option

Tool management that can be changed by the
machine manufacturer using Python scripts

Interpolation Turning software option Description

Interpolation turning of a shoulder with
Cycle 290

CAD Viewer software option Description

Opening of 3-D models on the control Page 262

TNC model, software and features

Remote Desktop Manager software
option

Remote operation of external computer units
(e.g. a Windows PC) via the user interface of
the TNC

Cross Talk Compensation software option
(CTC)

Compensation of axis couplings Machine Manual

Position Adaptive Control (PAC) software
option

Changing control parameters Machine Manual

Description

Page 197

User’s Manual for
Cycles

Description

Machine Manual

Description

Description

Load Adaptive Control (LAC) software
option

Dynamic changing of control parameters Machine Manual

Active Chatter Control (ACC) software
option

Fully automatic function for chatter control
during machining

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Description

Description

Machine Manual

Feature content level (upgrade functions)

Along with software options, significant further improvements of the
TNC software are managed via the Feature Content Level upgrade
functions. Functions subject to the FCL are not available simply by
updating the software on your TNC.

All upgrade functions are available to you without surcharge
when you receive a new machine.

Upgrade functions are identified in the manual with FCL n, where n
indicates the sequential number of the feature content level.

You can purchase a code number in order to permanently enable the
FCL functions. For more information, contact your machine tool
builder or HEIDENHAIN.

FCL 4 functions Description

Graphical depiction of the protected
space when DCM collision monitoring is
active

Page 363

Handwheel superimposition in stopped
condition when DCM collision
monitoring is active

3-D basic rotation (set-up
compensation)

FCL 3 functions Description

Touch probe cycle for 3-D probing User’s Manual for

Touch probe cycles for automatic datum
setting using the center of a slot/ridge

Feed-rate reduction for the machining of
contour pockets with the tool being in
full contact with the workpiece

PLANE function: Entry of axis angle Page 436

User documentation as a context­sensitive help system

smarT.NC: Programming of smarT.NC
and machining can be carried out
simultaneously

Page 362

Machine Manual

Cycles

User’s Manual for
Cycles

User’s Manual for
Cycles

Page 164

Page 124

TNC model, software and features

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FCL 3 functions Description

smarT.NC: Contour pocket on point
pattern

smarT.NC Pilot

smarT.NC: Preview of contour
programs in the file manager

smarT.NC: Positioning strategy for
machining point patterns

FCL 2 functions Description

3-D line graphics Page 156

Virtual tool axis Page 536

USB support of block devices (memory
sticks, hard disks, CD-ROM drives)

Possibility of assigning different depths
to each subcontour in the contour
formula

Touch-probe cycle for global setting of
touch-probe parameters

smarT.NC Pilot

smarT.NC Pilot

Page 134

User’s Manual for
Cycles

User’s Manual for
Touch Probe Cycles

TNC model, software and features

smarT.NC: Graphic support of block
scan

smarT.NC: Coordinate transformation smarT.NC Pilot

smarT.NC: PLANE function smarT.NC Pilot

smarT.NC Pilot

Intended place of operation

The TNC complies with the limits for a Class A device in accordance
with the specifications in EN 55022, and is intended for use primarily
in industrially-zoned areas.

Legal information

This product uses open source software. Further information is
available on the control under

 Programming and Editing operating mode
 MOD function
 LEGAL INFORMATION soft key

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New functions in 60642x-01 since the predecessor versions 34049x-05

 Opening and editing of externally created files has been added (see

"Additional tools for management of external file types" on page 139)

 New functions in the task bar have been added (see "Task bar" on

page 90)

 Enhanced functions for configuration of the Ethernet interface (see

"Configuring the TNC" on page 585)

 Improvements regarding functional safety FS (option):

 General information on functional safety (FS) (see "Miscellaneous"

on page 494)

 Explanation of terms (see "Explanation of terms" on page 495)
 Checking the axis positions (see "Checking the axis positions" on

page 496)

 Activating feed-rate limitation (see "Activating feed-rate limitation"

on page 498)

 Improvements regarding the general status view of a TNC with

functional safety (see "Additional status displays" on page 498)

 The new HR 520 and HR 550 FS handwheels are supported (see

"Traversing with electronic handwheels" on page 482)

 New software option 3-D ToolComp: 3-D tool radius compensation

depending on the tool’s contact angle on blocks with surface normal
vectors (LN blocks)

 3-D line graphics now also possible in full-screen mode (see "3-D line

graphics (FCL2 function)" on page 156)

 A file selection dialog for selecting files in different NC functions and

in the table view of the pallet table is available now (see "Calling any
program as a subprogram" on page 270)

 DCM: Saving and restoring of fixture situations
 DCM: The form for test program generation now also contains icons

and tooltips (see "Checking the position of the measured fixture" on
page 371)

 DCM, FixtureWizard: Touch points and probing sequence are shown

more clearly now

 DCM, FixtureWizard: Designations, touch points and measuring

points can be shown or hidden as desired (see "Operating
FixtureWizard" on page 368)

 DCM, FixtureWizard: Chucking equipment and insertion points can

now also be selected by mouse click

 DCM: A library with standard chucking equipment is available now

(see "Fixture templates" on page 367)

 DCM: Tool carrier management (see "Tool carrier management

(DCM software option)" on page 376)

New functions in 60642x-01 since the predecessor versions 34049x-05

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 In the Test Run mode, the working plane can now be defined

manually (see "Setting a tilted working plane for the test run" on
page 560)

 In Manual mode the RW-3D mode for position display is now also

available (see "Position display types" on page 599)

 Entries in the tool table TOOL.T (see "Tool table: Standard tool data"

on page 175):

 New DR2TABLE column for definition of a compensation table for

tool radius compensation depending on the tool’s contact angle

 New LAST_USE column, into which the TNC enters the date and

time of the last tool call

 Q parameter programming: QS string parameters can now also be

used for jump addresses of conditional jumps, subprograms or
program section repeats (see "Calling a subprogram", page 268, see
"Calling a program section repeat", page 269 and see "Programming
if-then decisions", page 294)

 The generation of tool usage lists in the Program Run modes can be

configured in a form (see "Settings for the tool usage test" on page

194)

 The behavior during deletion of tools from the tool table can now be

influenced via machine parameter 7263, see "Editing tool tables",
page 182

 In the positioning mode TURN of the PLANE function you can now

define a clearance height to which the tool is to be retracted before
tilting to tool axis direction (see "Automatic positioning:
MOVE/TURN/STAY (entry is mandatory)" on page 438)

 The following additional functions are now available in the expanded

tool management (see "Tool management (software option)" on
page 197):

 Columns with special functions are also editable now
 The form view of the tool data can now be exited with or without

saving changed values

 The table view now offers a search function
 Indexed tools are now shown correctly in the form view
 The tool sequence list includes more detailed information now
 The loading and unloading list of the tool magazine can now be

loaded and unloaded by drag and drop

 Columns in the table view can be moved simply by drag and drop

New functions in 60642x-01 since the predecessor versions 34049x-05

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 Several special functions (SPEC FCT) are now available in the MDI

operating mode (see "Programming and executing simple machining
operations" on page 538)

 There is a new manual probing cycle that can be used to

compensate workpiece misalignments by rotating the rotary table
(see "Workpiece alignment using 2 points" on page 521)

 New touch probe cycle for calibrating a touch probe by means of a

calibration sphere (see User's Manual for Cycle Programming)

 KinematicsOpt: Better support for positioning of Hirth-coupled axes

(see User's Manual for Cycle Programming)

 KinematicsOpt: An additional parameter for determination of the

backlash in a rotary axis was introduced (see User's Manual for
Cycle Programming)

 New Cycle 275 for Trochoidal Slot Milling (see User’s Manual for

Cycle Programming)

 In Cycle 241 "Single-Fluted Deep-Hole Drilling" it is now possible to

define a dwell depth (see User's Manual for Cycle Programming)

 The approach and departure behavior of Cycle 39 "Cylinder Surface

Contour" can now be adjusted (see User's Manual for Cycle
Programming)

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New functions in 60642x-01 since the predecessor versions 34049x-05

New functions in version 60642x-02

 New function for opening 3-D data (software option) directly on the

TNC (see "Opening 3-D CAD data (software option)" page 262 ff)

 Improvement of Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM):

 The display of stepped tools has been improved
 When you select tool carrier kinematics, the TNC now displays a

graphical preview of the carrier kinematics (see "Assigning the
tool-carrier kinematics" on page 185)

 Extension of the functions for multiple axis machining:

 In the Manual Operation mode you can now move the axes even

if TCPM and Tilt Working Plane are active at the same time

 You can now also change tools when M128/FUNCTION TCPM is active

 File management: archiving of files in ZIP archives (see "Archiving

files" page 137 ff)

 The nesting depth for program calls has been increased from 6 to 10

(see "Nesting depth" on page 272)

 There is now a search function based on tool names available in the

tool selection pop-up window (see "Search for tool names in the
selection window" on page 191)

 Improvements in pallet machining:

 The new column FIXTURE has been added to the pallet table to be

New functions in version 60642x-02

able to activate fixtures automatically (see "Pallet operation with
tool-oriented machining" page 462 ff)

 The new workpiece status SKIP has been added to the pallet table

(see "Setting up the pallet level" page 468 ff)

 If a tool sequence list is created for a pallet table, the TNC now

also checks whether all the NC programs of the pallet table are
available (see "Calling the tool management" on page 197)

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 The new host computer operation was introduced (see "Host

computer operation" on page 612)

 The SELinux security software is available (see "SELinux security

software" on page 91)

 Improvements to the DXF converter:

 Contours can now also be extracted from .H files (see "Data

transfer from plain-language programs" on page 260)

 Preselected contours can now also be selected in the tree

structure (see "Selecting and saving a contour" on page 248)

 A snap function facilitates contour selection
 Extended status display (see "Basic settings" on page 244)
 Adjustable background color (see "Basic settings" on page 244)
 Display can be changed between 2-D and 3-D (see "Basic settings"

on page 244)

 Improvements to the global program settings (GS):

 All the form data can now be set and reset under program control

(see "Technical requirements" on page 381)

 Handwheel superimposition value VT can be reset when tool is

changed (see "Virtual axis VT" on page 389)

 If the Swapping Axes function is active, it is now permitted to

position to machine-based positions on the axes that have not
been swapped

 Improvements to the tool table TOOL.T:

 Using the FIND ACTIVE TOOL NAMES soft key you can check

whether identical tool names are defined in the tool table (see
"Editing tool tables" page 182 ff)

 The input range of the delta values DL, DR and DR2 has been

increased to 999.9999 mm (see "Tool table: Standard tool data"
page 175 ff)

 The following additional functions are now available in the expanded

tool management (see "Tool management (software option)" on
page 197):

 Importing of tool data in CSV format (see "Importing tool data" on

page 202)

 Exporting of tool data in CSV format (see "Exporting tool data" on

page 204)

 Marking and deleting of selectable tool data (see "Deleting marked

tool data" on page 204)

 Inserting of tool indices (see "Operating the tool management" on

page 199)

New functions in version 60642x-02

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 New Cycle 225 ENGRAVING (see User’s Manual for Cycle

Programming)

 New Cycle 276 CONTOUR TRAIN (see User’s Manual for Cycle

Programming)

 New Cycle 290 INTERPOLATION TURNING (software option, see

User’s Manual for Cycle Programming)

 In the thread milling cycles 26x a separate feed rate is now available

for tangential approach to the thread (see User’s Manual for Cycle
Programming)

 The following improvements were made to the KinematicsOpt

cycles (see User’s Manual for Conversational Programming):

 Newer, faster optimization algorithm
 It is no longer necessary to run a separate measurement series for

position optimization after angle optimization

 Return of the offset errors (change of machine datum) to the

parameters Q147-149

 More plane measuring points for ball measurement
 Rotary axes that are not configured are ignored by the TNC when

executing the cycle

New functions in version 60642x-02

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New functions in version 60642x-03

 New software option Active Chatter Control (ACC) (see "Active

Chatter Control (ACC; software option)" on page 407)

 Improvement of Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM):

 For the NC syntax SEL FIXTURE, the software now supports a

selection window with file preview for selecting saved fixtures
(see "Loading fixtures under program control" on page 375)

 The nesting depth for program calls has been increased from 10 to

30 (see "Nesting depth" on page 272)

 When using the second Ethernet interface for a machine network,

you can now also configure a DHCP server to provide the machines
with dynamic IP addresses (see "General network settings" page
586 ff)

 Machine parameter 7268.x can now be used to arrange or hide

columns in the datum table (see "List of general user parameters"
page 619 ff)

 The SEQ switch of the PLANE function can now also be assigned a

Q parameter (see "Selection of alternate tilting possibilities: SEQ +/–
(entry optional)" on page 441)

 Improvements to the NC editor:

 Saving a program (see "Deliberately saving changes" on page 108)
 Saving a program under another name (see "Saving a program to

a new file" on page 109)

 Canceling changes (see "Undoing changes" on page 109)

 Improvements to the DXF converter:(see "Processing DXF files

(software option)" page 242 ff)

 Improvements to the status bar
 The DXF converter saves various pieces of information when it is

exited and restores them when it is recalled

 The desired file format can now be selected when saving

contours and points

 Machining positions can now also be saved to programs in

conversational format

 DXF converter now in new look and feel if the DXF file is directly

opened via the file management

New functions in version 60642x-03

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 Improvements to the file management:

 A preview function is now available in the file management (see

"Calling the file manager" on page 120)

 Additional setting possibilities are available in the file

management (see "Adapting the file manager" on page 135)

 Improvements to the global program settings (GS):

 The limit plane function is now available (see "Limit plane" on page

390)

 Improvements to the tool table TOOL.T:

 The contents of table rows can be copied and pasted by using soft

keys or shortcuts (see "Editing functions" on page 183)

 The new column ACC was introduced (see "Tool table: Standard

tool data" on page 175)

 The following additional functions are now available in the expanded

tool management:

 Graphic depiction of tool type in the table view and in the tool data

form (see "Tool management (software option)" on page 197)

 New function REFRESH VIEW for reinitializing a view if the data

stock is inconsistent (see "Operating the tool management" on
page 199)

 New function "Fill in the table" during the import of tool data (see

"Importing tool data" on page 202)

New functions in version 60642x-03

 The additional status display now has a new tab, in which the range

limits and the actual values of handwheel superimpositions are
displayed (see "Information on handwheel superimpositioning (POS
HR tab)" on page 85)

 A preview image that can be used to graphically select the startup

position is now available for mid-program startup in a point table (see
"Mid-program startup (block scan)" on page 567)

 With Cycle 256 RECTANGULAR STUD, a parameter is now available

with which you can determine the approach position on the stud
(see User's Manual for Cycle Programming).

 With Cycle 257, CIRCULAR STUD, a parameter is now available

with which you can determine the approach position on the stud
(see User's Manual for Cycle Programming)

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New functions in version 60642x-04

 A new NC syntax was introduced to control the adaptive feed rate

(AFC) function (see "Recording a teach-in cut" on page 399)

 You can now use the global settings to perform handwheel

impositioning in a tilted coordinate system (see "Handwheel
superimposition" on page 388)

 Tool names in a TOOL CALL can now also be called via QS string

parameters (see "Calling tool data" on page 190)

 The nesting depth for program calls has been increased from 10 to

30 (see "Nesting depth" on page 272)

 The new column ACC was introduced (see "Tool table: Standard

tool data" on page 175)

 The following new columns are available in the tool table:

 Column OVRTIME: Definition of the maximum permitted overrun of

service life (see "Tool table: Standard tool data" on page 175)

 Column P4: Possibility for transferring a value to the PLC (see "Tool

table: Standard tool data" on page 175)

 Column CR: Possibility for transferring a value to the PLC (see "Tool

table: Standard tool data" on page 175)

 Column CL: Possibility for transferring a value to the PLC (see "Tool

table: Standard tool data" on page 175)

 DXF converter:

 Bookmarks can be inserted when saving (see "Bookmarks" on

page 249)

 Cycle 25: Automatic detection of residual material added (see

User’s Manual for Cycle Programming)

 Cycle 200: Input parameter Q359 for specifying the depth reference

added (see User’s Manual for Cycle Programming)

 Cycle 203: Input parameter Q359 for specifying the depth reference

added (see User’s Manual for Cycle Programming)

 Cycle 205: Input parameter Q208 for the retraction feed rate added

(see User’s Manual for Cycle Programming)

 Cycle 205: Input parameter Q359 for specifying the depth reference

added (see User’s Manual for Cycle Programming)

New functions in version 60642x-04

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 Cycle 225: Umlauts can now be entered, text can now now also be

aligned diagonally (see User’s Manual for Cycle Programming)

 Cycle 253: Input parameter Q439 for feed rate reference added (see

User’s Manual for Cycle Programming)

 Cycle 254: Input parameter Q439 for feed rate reference added (see

User’s Manual for Cycle Programming)

 Cycle 276: Automatic detection of residual material added (see

User’s Manual for Cycle Programming)

 Cycle 290: Cycle 290 can be used to produce a recess (see User's

Manual for Cycle Programming)

 Cycle 404: Input parameter Q305 added in order to save a basic

rotation in any row of the preset table (see User's Manual for Cycle
Programming)

New functions in version 60642x-04

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Changed functions in 60642x-01 since the predecessor versions 34049x-05

 In the calibration menus for touch probe length and radius, the

number and name of the active tool are also displayed now (if the
calibration data from the tool table are to be used, MP7411 = 1, see
"Managing more than one block of calibration data", page 515)

 During tilting in the Distance-To-Go mode, the PLANE function now

shows the angle actually left to be traversed until the target position
(see "Position display" on page 423)

 The approach behavior during side finishing with Cycle 24 (DIN/ISO:

G124) was changed (see User's Manual for Cycle Programming)

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Changed functions in 60642x-01 since the predecessor versions 34049x-05

Changed functions in version 60642x-02

 Tool names can now be defined with 32 characters (see "Tool

numbers and tool names" on page 173)

 Improved and simplified operation by mouse and touchpad in all

graphics windows (see "Functions of the 3-D line graphics" on page

156)

 Various pop-up windows have been redesigned
 If you do a Test Run without calculating the machining time, the TNC

generates a tool usage file nevertheless (see "Tool usage test" on
page 194)

 The size of the Service ZIP files has been increased to 40 MB (see

"Generating service files" on page 163)

 M124 can now be deactivated by entering M124 without T (see "Do

not include points when executing non-compensated line blocks:
M124" on page 338)

 The PRESET TABLE soft key has been renamed to DATUM

MANAGEMENT

 The SAVE PRESET soft key has been renamed to SAVE ACTIVE

PRESET

Changed functions in version 60642x-02

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Changed functions in version 60642x-03

 Various pop-up windows (e.g. measuring log windows, FN16

windows) have been redesigned. These windows now feature a
scroll bar and can be moved on the screen using the mouse

 A basic rotation can now also be probed with inclined rotary axes

(see "Introduction" on page 516)

 The values in the datum table are now displayed in inches if the

position display is set to INCH (see "Management of presets with the
preset table" on page 501)

Changed functions in version 60642x-03

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Changed functions in version 60642x-04

 DXF converter:

 The direction of a contour is now already determined by the first

click on the first contour element (see "Selecting and saving a
contour" on page 248)

 Multiple drill positions already selected can be deselected by

pressing the CTRL key while pulling the mouse (see "Quick
selection of hole positions in an area defined by the mouse" on
page 254)

 The TNC shows the drives in the file manager in a specified

sequence (see "Calling the file manager" on page 120)

 The TNC evaluates the PITCH column of the tool table in connection

with tapping cycles (see "Tool table: Standard tool data" on page 175)

Changed functions in version 60642x-04

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Contents

First Steps with the iTNC 530

1

Introduction

2

Programming: Fundamentals, File
Management

3

Programming: Programming Aids

4

Programming: Tools

5

Programming: Programming Contours

6

Programming: Data Transfer from DXF
Files or Plain-language Contours

7

Programming: Subprograms and Program
Section Repeats

8

Programming: Q Parameters

9

Programming: Miscellaneous Functions

10

Programming: Special Functions

11

Programming: Multiple Axis Machining

12

Programming: Pallet Management

13

Manual Operation and Setup

14

Positioning with Manual Data Input

15

Test Run and Program Run

16

MOD Functions

17

Tables and Overviews

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1 First Steps with the iTNC 530 ..... 51

1.1 Overview ..... 52

1.2 Machine switch-on ..... 53

Acknowledging the power interruption and moving to the reference points ..... 53

1.3 Programming the first part ..... 54

Selecting the correct operating mode ..... 54

The most important TNC keys ..... 54

Creating a new program/file management ..... 55

Defining a workpiece blank ..... 56

Program layout ..... 57

Programming a simple contour ..... 58

Creating a cycle program ..... 60

1.4 Graphically testing the first part ..... 62

Selecting the correct operating mode ..... 62

Selecting the tool table for the test run ..... 62

Choosing the program you want to test ..... 63

Selecting the screen layout and the view ..... 63

Starting the test run ..... 64

1.5 Setting up tools ..... 65

Selecting the correct operating mode ..... 65

Preparing and measuring tools ..... 65

The tool table TOOL.T ..... 65

The pocket table TOOL_P.TCH ..... 66

1.6 Workpiece setup ..... 67

Selecting the correct operating mode ..... 67

Clamping the workpiece ..... 67

Aligning the workpiece with a touch probe ..... 68

Datum setting with a touch probe ..... 69

1.7 Running the first program ..... 70

Selecting the correct operating mode ..... 70

Choosing the program you want to run ..... 70

Start the program ..... 70

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2 Introduction ..... 71

2.1 The iTNC 530 ..... 72

Programming: HEIDENHAIN conversational, smarT.NC and ISO formats ..... 72

Compatibility ..... 72

2.2 Visual display unit and keyboard ..... 73

Visual display unit ..... 73

Set the screen layout ..... 74

Operating panel ..... 75

2.3 Operating modes ..... 76

Manual Operation and El. Handwheel ..... 76

Positioning with Manual Data Input ..... 76

Programming and Editing ..... 77

Test Run ..... 77

Program Run, Full Sequence and Program Run, Single Block ..... 78

2.4 Status displays ..... 79

"General" status display ..... 79

Additional status displays ..... 81

2.5 Window manager ..... 89

Task bar ..... 90

2.6 SELinux security software ..... 91

2.7 Accessories: HEIDENHAIN touch probes and electronic handwheels ..... 92

Touch probes ..... 92

HR electronic handwheels ..... 93

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3 Programming: Fundamentals, File Management ..... 95

3.1 Fundamentals ..... 96

Position encoders and reference marks ..... 96

Reference system ..... 96

Reference system on milling machines ..... 97

Polar coordinates ..... 98

Absolute and incremental workpiece positions ..... 99

Setting the datum ..... 100

3.2 Creating and writing programs ..... 101

Organization of an NC program in DIN/ISO format ..... 101

Define the blank: G30/G31 ..... 102

Creating a new part program ..... 103

Programming tool movements in DIN/ISO format ..... 105

Actual position capture ..... 106

Editing a program ..... 107

The TNC search function ..... 112

3.3 File management: Fundamentals ..... 114

Files ..... 114

Displaying externally created files on the TNC ..... 116

Backup ..... 116

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3.4 Working with the file manager ..... 117

Directories ..... 117

Paths ..... 117

Overview: Functions of the file manager ..... 118

Calling the file manager ..... 120

Selecting drives, directories and files ..... 122

Creating a new directory (only possible on the drive TNC:\) ..... 125

Creating a new file (only possible on the drive TNC:\) ..... 125

Copying a single file ..... 126

Copying files into another directory ..... 127

Copying a table ..... 128

Copying a directory ..... 128

Choosing one of the last files selected ..... 129

Deleting a file ..... 130

Deleting a directory ..... 130

Tagging files ..... 131

Renaming a file ..... 133

Additional functions ..... 134

Working with shortcuts ..... 136

Archiving files ..... 137

Extracting files from archive ..... 138

Additional tools for management of external file types ..... 139

Data transfer to or from an external data medium ..... 144

The TNC in a network ..... 146

USB devices on the TNC (FCL 2 function) ..... 147

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