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

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

smarT.NC

Positioning with Manual Data Input

Program Run, Single Block

Program Run, Full Sequence

Programming modes

Key Function

Programming and Editing

Test Run

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
100		100
50	150	50	150
0	F %	0	S %
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

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

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

Coordinate axes and numbers: Entering and editing

Key Function

. . .	Select coordinate axes or
	enter them into the program

. . . 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

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.

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TNC model, software and features

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,	606424-04
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 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

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)

DCM Collision software option	Description
Function that monitors areas defined by the	Page 359
machine manufacturer to prevent collisions.
DXF Converter software option	Description
Extract contours and machining positions	Page 242
from DXF files (R12 format).
Global Program Settings software option	Description
Function for superimposing coordinate	Page 379
transformations in the Program Run modes,
handwheel superimposed traverse in virtual
axis direction.

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	AFC software option	Description
	Function for adaptive feed-rate control for	Page 395
	optimizing the machining conditions during
	series production.
	KinematicsOpt software option	Description
	Touch-probe cycles for inspecting and	User’s Manual for
	optimizing the machine accuracy	Cycles
	Expanded Tool Management software	Description
	option
	Tool management that can be changed by the	Page 197
	machine manufacturer using Python scripts
	Interpolation Turning software option	Description
	Interpolation turning of a shoulder with	User’s Manual for
	Cycle 290	Cycles
	CAD Viewer software option	Description
	Opening of 3-D models on the control	Page 262
	Remote Desktop Manager software	Description
	option
	Remote operation of external computer units	Machine Manual
	(e.g. a Windows PC) via the user interface of
	the TNC
	Cross Talk Compensation software option	Description
	(CTC)
	Compensation of axis couplings	Machine Manual
	Position Adaptive Control (PAC) software	Description
	option
	Changing control parameters	Machine Manual
	Load Adaptive Control (LAC) software	Description
	option
	Dynamic changing of control parameters	Machine Manual
	Active Chatter Control (ACC) software	Description
	option
	Fully automatic function for chatter control	Machine Manual
	during machining

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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	Page 363
space when DCM collision monitoring is
active
Handwheel superimposition in stopped	Page 362
condition when DCM collision
monitoring is active
3-D basic rotation (set-up	Machine Manual
compensation)

FCL 3 functions	Description
Touch probe cycle for 3-D probing	User’s Manual for
	Cycles
Touch probe cycles for automatic datum	User’s Manual for
setting using the center of a slot/ridge	Cycles
Feed-rate reduction for the machining of	User’s Manual for
contour pockets with the tool being in	Cycles
full contact with the workpiece
PLANE function: Entry of axis angle	Page 436
User documentation as a context-	Page 164
sensitive help system
smarT.NC: Programming of smarT.NC	Page 124
and machining can be carried out
simultaneously

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FCL 3 functions	Description
smarT.NC: Contour pocket on point	smarT.NC Pilot
pattern
smarT.NC: Preview of contour	smarT.NC Pilot
programs in the file manager
smarT.NC: Positioning strategy for	smarT.NC Pilot
machining point patterns

FCL 2 functions	Description
3-D line graphics	Page 156
Virtual tool axis	Page 536
USB support of block devices (memory	Page 134
sticks, hard disks, CD-ROM drives)
Possibility of assigning different depths	User’s Manual for
to each subcontour in the contour	Cycles
formula
Touch-probe cycle for global setting of	User’s Manual for
touch-probe parameters	Touch Probe Cycles
smarT.NC: Graphic support of block	smarT.NC Pilot
scan
smarT.NC: Coordinate transformation	smarT.NC Pilot
smarT.NC: PLANE function	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)

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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

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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 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 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)

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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

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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

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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)

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)

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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)

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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 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

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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)

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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)

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Contents

First Steps with the iTNC 530

Introduction

Programming: Fundamentals, File

Management

Programming: Programming Aids

Programming: Tools

Programming: Programming Contours

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

Programming: Subprograms and Program

Section Repeats

Programming: Q Parameters

Programming: Miscellaneous Functions

Programming: Special Functions

Programming: Multiple Axis Machining

Programming: Pallet Management

Manual Operation and Setup

Positioning with Manual Data Input

Test Run and Program Run

MOD Functions

Tables and Overviews

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3

4

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

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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 .....

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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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