heidenhain iTNC 530 Programming Manual

User’s Manual

DIN/ISO

Programming

iTNC 530

NC Software 340490-08 340491-08 340492-08 340493-08 340494-08

English (en) 2/2013

Controls of the TNC

Keys on visual display unit

Key	Function
	Split screen layout
	Toggle the display between machining
	and programming modes
	Soft keys for selecting functions on
	screen
	Switch the soft-key rows

Alphanumeric keyboard

Key Function

File names, comments

DIN/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 textfor 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

Straight line

Circle center/pole for polar coordinates

Circle 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.

Thissymbolindicatesthatimportantinformationaboutthe 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	340490-08
iTNC 530 E	340491-08
iTNC 530	340492-08
iTNC 530 E	340493-08
iTNC 530 programming station	340494-08

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

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 programmingcoursesfortheTNCs .Werecommendthesecoursesas 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)

FUNCTION TCPM: 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 349
	machine manufacturer to prevent collisions.
	DXF Converter software option	Description
	Extract contours and machining positions	Page 238
	from DXF files (R12 format).
	Additional Conversational Language	Description
	software option
	Function for enabling the conversational	Page 602
	languages Slovenian, Slovak, Norwegian,
	Latvian,Estonian,Kore an,Turkish,Romanian,
	Lithuanian.

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	Global Program Settings software option	Description
	Function for superimposing coordinate	Page 368
	transformations in the Program Run modes,
	handwheel superimposed traverse in virtual
	axis direction.
	AFC software option	Description
	Function for adaptive feed-rate control for	Page 383
	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
	Extended Tool Management software	Description
	option
	Tool management that can be changed by the	Page 193
	machine manufacturer using Python scripts.
	Interpolation Turning software option	Description
	Interpolation turning of a shoulder with	User’s Manual for
	Cycle 290.	Cycles

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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 (FCL) upgrade functions. Functions subject to the FCL are not available simply by updating the software on your TNC.

Allupgradefunctionsareavailabletoyouwithoutsurcharge 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 353
spacewhenDCMcollisionmonitoringis
active
Handwheel superimposition in stopped	Page 352
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
Touchprobecyclesforautomaticdatum	User’s Manual for
setting using the center of a slot/ridge	Cycles
Feed-ratereductionforthemachiningof	User’s Manual for
contour pockets with the tool being in	Cycles
full contact with the workpiece
PLANE function: Entry of axis angle	Page 424
User documentation as a context-	Page 160
sensitive help system
smarT.NC: Programming of smarT.NC	Page 126
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 152
Virtual tool axis	Page 517
USB support of block devices (memory	Page 136
sticks, hard disks, CD-ROM drives)
Possibility of assigning different depths	User’s Manual for
to each subcontour in the contour	Cycles
formula
DHCP dynamic IP-address	Page 575
management
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 version 34049x-01 since the predecessor versions 340422-xx/340423-xx

A new form-based operating mode, smarT.NC, has been introduced. These cycles are described in a separate user's document. In connection with this the TNC operating panel was enhanced. There are some new keys available for quicker navigation within smarT.NC

The single-processor versions supports pointing devices (mice) via the USB interface

The tooth feed fz and feed per revolution fu can now be defined as alternate feed entries

New Cycle CENTERING (see User’s Manual for Cycles)

New M function M150 for suppressing limit switch messages (see "Suppressing the limit switch message: M150" on page 342)

M128 is now also permitted for mid-program startup (see "Midprogram startup (block scan)" on page 549)

The number of available Q parameters was expanded to 2000 (see "Principle and overview" on page 274)

The number of available label numbers was expanded to 1000. Now label names can be assigned as well (see "Labeling subprograms and program section repeats" on page 258)

In the Q parameter functions FN9 to FN12 you can now also assign label names as jump targets (see "If-then decisions with

Q parameters" on page 283)

Selectively machine points from a point table (see User's Manual for Cycles)

The current time is also shown in the additional status display window (see "General program information (PGM tab)" on page 90)

Several columns were added to the tool table (see "Tool table: Standard tool data" on page 171)

The Test Run can now also be stopped and resumed within machining cycles (see "Executing a test run" on page 539)

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New functions in version 34049x-02

New functions in version 34049x-02

DXF files can be opened directly on the TNC, in order to extract contours into a plain-language program (see "Processing DXF files (software option)" on page 238)

3-D line graphics are now available in the Programming and Editing operating mode (see "3-D line graphics (FCL2 function)" on page 152)

The active tool-axis direction can nowbe set as the active machining direction for manual operation (see "Setting the current tool-axis direction as the active machining direction (FCL 2 function)" on page 517)

The machine manufacturer can now define any areas on the machine for collision monitoring (see "Dynamic Collision Monitoring (software option)" on page 349)

Instead of the spindle speed S you can now definethe cutting speed Vc in m/min (see "Calling tool data" on page 186)

The TNC can now display freely definable tables in the familiar table view or as forms

The function for converting FK programs to H was expanded. Programs can now also be output in linearized format

You can filter contours that were created using external programming systems

For contours which you connect via the contour formula, you can now assign separate machining depths for each subcontour (see User's Manual for Cycles)

The single-processor version now supports not only pointing devices (mice), but also USB block devices (memory sticks, disk drives, hard disks, CD-ROM drives) (see "USB devices on the TNC (FCL 2 function)" on page 144)

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New functions in version 34049x-03

The Adaptive Feed Control function (AFC) was introduced (see "Adaptive Feed Control software option (AFC)" on page 383)

The global parameter settings function makes it possible to set various transformations and settings in the program run modes (see "Global Program Settings (software option)" on page 368)

The TNC now features a context-sensitive help system, the TNCguide(see"Thecontext-sensitive helpsystemTNCguide(FCL3 function)" on page 160)

Now you can extract point files from DXF files (see "Selecting and storing machining positions" on page 247)

Now, in the DXF converter, you can divide or lengthen laterally joined contour elements (see "Dividing, extending and shortening contour elements" on page 246)

In the PLANE function the working plane can now also be defined directly by its axis angle (see "Tilting the working plane through axis angle: PLANE AXIAL (FCL 3 function)" on page 424)

In Cycle 22 ROUGH-OUT, you can define a feed-rate reduction if the

toolis cuttingon its entire circumference (FCL3 function, see User's Manual for Cycles)

In Cycle 208 BORE MILLING, you can now choose between climb or up-cut milling (see User's Manual for Cycles)

String processing has been introduced in Q parameter programming (see "String parameters" on page 297)

A screen saver can be activated through machine parameter 7392 (see "General user parameters" on page 602)

The TNC now also supports a network connection over the NFS V3 protocol (see "Ethernet interface" on page 567)

The maximum manageable number of tools in a pocket table was increased to 9999 (see "Pocket table for tool changer" on page 183)

Parallel programming is possible with smarT.NC (see "Selecting smarT.NC programs" on page 126)

The system time can now be set through the MOD function (see "Setting the system time" on page 593)

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New functions in version 34049x-04

New functions in version 34049x-04

The global parameter settings function makes it possible to activate handwheel superimposed traverse in the active tool axis direction (virtual axis) (see "Virtual axis VT" on page 378)

Machining patterns can now easily be defined with PATTERN DEF (see User's Manual for Cycles)

Program defaults valid globally can now be defined for machining cycles (see User's Manual for Cycles)

Now, in Cycle 209 TAPPING WITH CHIP BREAKING, you can define a factor for the retraction shaft speed , so that you can depart the hole faster (see User's Manual for Cycles)

In Cycle 22 ROUGH-OUT, you can now define the fine-roughing strategy (see User's Manual for Cycles)

In the new Cycle 270 CONTOUR TRAIN DATA, you can define the type of approach of Cycle 25 CONTOUR TRAIN (see User's Manual for Cycles)

New Q-parameter function for reading a system datum was introduced (see "Copying system data to a string parameter", page 302)

New functions for copying, moving and deleting files from within the NC program were introduced

DCM: Collision objects can now be shown three-dimensionally during machining (see "Graphic depiction of the protected space (FCL4 function)", page 353)

DXF converter: New settings possibility introduced, with which the TNC automatically selects the circle center when loading points from circular elements (see "Basic settings", page 240)

DXF converter: Element information is shown in an additional info window (see "Selecting and saving a contour", page 244)

AFC: A line diagram is now shown in the additional AFC status display (see "Adaptive Feed Control (AFC tab, software option)" on page 96)

AFC: Control settings parameters se lectable by machine tool builder (see "Adaptive Feed Control software option (AFC)" on page 383)

AFC: The spindle reference load currently being taught is shown in a pop-up window in the teach-in mode. In addition, the learning phase can be restarted at any time via soft key (see "Recording a teach-in cut" on page 387)

AFC: The dependent file <name>.H.AFC.DEP can now also be modified in the Programming and Editing operating mode (see "Recording a teach-in cut" on page 387)

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The maximum path permitted for LIFTOFF was increased to 30 mm (see "Automatic retraction of tool from the contour at an NC stop: M148" on page 341)

File management was adapted to t he file management of smarT.NC (see "Overview: Functions of the file manager" on page 121)

New function for generating service files was introduced (see "Generating service files" on page 159)

A window manager was introduced (see "Window manager" on page 97)

The new conversational languages Turkish and Romanian were introduced (software option, Page 602)

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New functions in version 34049x-05

New functions in version 34049x-05

DCM: Integrated fixture management (see "Fixture monitoring (DCM software option)" on page 355)

DCM: Collision checking in the Test Run mode (see "Collision monitoring in the Test Run mode of operation" on page 354)

DCM: Management of tool-carrier kinematics has been simplified (see "Tool-carrier kinematics" on page 181)

Processing DXF data: Fast point selection via mouse area (see "Quick selection of hole positions in an area defined by the mouse" on page 249)

Processing DXF data: Fast point selection via diameter input (see "Quick selection of hole positions by entering a diameter" on page 250)

DXF data processing: Polyline support was integrated (see "Processing DXF files (software option)" on page 238)

AFC: Smallest occurring feed rate will now also be saved in the log file (see "Log file" on page 391)

AFC: Monitoring for tool breakage/tool wear (see "Tool breakage/tool wear monitoring" on page 393)

AFC:Direct monitoring of spindle load (see"Spindle load monitoring" on page 393)

Global program settings: Function also partially effective with M91/M92 blocks (see "Global Program Settings (software option)" on page 368)

Pallet preset table added (see "Pallet datum management with the pallet preset table", page 447 or see "Application", page 444 or see "Storing measured values in the pallet preset table", page 493 or see "Saving the basic rotation in the preset table", page 499)

The additional status display now has an additional tab, i.e. PAL, on which an active pallet preset is displayed (see "General pallet information (PAL tab)" on page 91)

New tool management (see "Tool management (software option)" on page 193)

New column R2TOL in the tool table (see "Tool table: Tool data required for automatic tool measurement" on page 175)

Tools can now also be selected during tool call by soft key directly from TOOL.T (see "Calling tool data" on page 186)

TNCguide: Context sensitivity has been improved in that when the cursor is engaged it jumps to the appropriate description (see "Calling the TNCguide" on page 161)

Lithuanian conversational language added, Machine Parameter 7230 (see "List of general user parameters" on page 603)

M116 allowed in combination with M128 (see "Feed rate in mm/min on rotary axes A, B, C: M116 (software option 1)" on page 432)

Introduction of local and nonvolatile Q parameters QL and QR (see "Principle and overview" on page 274)

The MOD function can now test the data medium (see "Checking the data carrier" on page 592)

New Cycle 241 for Single-Fluted Deep-Hole Drilling (see User’s Manual for Cycles)

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Touch probe cycle 404 (SET BASIC ROTATION) was expanded by parameter Q305 (Number in table) in order to write basic rotations to the preset table (see User's Manual for Cycles)

Touch probe cycles 408 to 419: The TNC now also writes to line 0 of the preset table when the display value is set (see User's Manual for Cycles)

Touch probe cycle 416 (Datum on Circle Center) was expanded by parameter Q320 (safety clearance) (see User's Manual for Cycles)

Touch probe cycles 412, 413, 421 and 422: Additional parameter Q365 (type of traverse) (see User's Manual for Cycles)

Touch probe cycle 425 (Measure Sl ot) was expanded by parameters Q301 (Move to clearance height) and Q320 (setup clearance) (see User's Manual for Cycles)

Touch probe cycle 450 (Save Kinematics) was expanded by input option 2 (Display saving status) in parameter Q410 (mode) (see User's Manual for Cycles)

Touch probe cycle 451 (Measure Kinematics) was expanded by parametersQ423 (number of circ ular measurements) and Q432 (set preset) (see User's Manual for Cycles)

New touch probe cycle 452 (Preset Compensation) simplifies the measurement of tool changer heads (see User's Manual for Cycles)

New touch probe cycle 484 for calibrating the wireless TT 449 tool touch probe (see User's Manual for Cycles)

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Changed functions in version 34049x-06

Changed functions in version 34049x-06

The new HR 520 and HR 550 FS handwheels are supported (see "Traversing with electronic handwheels" on page 469)

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 is now also possible in full-screen mode (see "3-D line graphics (FCL2 function)" on page 152)

A file selection dialog for selecting files in di fferent NC functions and in the table view of the pallet table is available now (see "Calling any program as a subprogram" on page 261)

DCM: Saving and restoring of fixture situations

DCM: The form for test program generation now also contains icons and tooltips (see "Checking the pos ition of the measured fixture" on page 360)

DCM,FixtureWizard:Touchpointsandprobingsequenceareshown more clearly now

DCM, FixtureWizard: Designations, touch points and measuring points can be shown or hidden as desired (see "Operating FixtureWizard" on page 357)

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 356)

DCM: Tool carrier management (see "Tool carrier management (DCM software option)" on page 365)

In the Test Run mode, the working plane can now by defined manually (see "Setting a tilted working plane for the test run" on page 542)

In Manual mode the RW-3D mode for position display is now also available (see "Position display types" on page 584)

Entries in the tool table TOOL.T (see "Tool table: Standard tool data" on page 171):

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 259, see "Calling a program section repeat", page 260 and see "Programming if-then decisions", page 284)

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 190)

The behavior during deletion of tools from the tool table can now be influenced via machine parameter 7263 see "Editing tool tables", page 178

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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 426)

The following additional functions are now available in the expanded tool management (see "Tool management (software option)" on page 193):

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

Several special functions (SPEC FCT) are now available in the MDI operatingmode(see"Programmingandexecutingsimplemachining operations" on page 520)

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 502)

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 34049x-07

New functions in version 34049x-07

Improvement of Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM):

The display of stepped tools has been improved

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 139 ff)

The nesting depth for program calls has been increased from 6 to 10 (see "Nesting depth" on page 263)

There is now a search function b ased on tool names available in the tool selection pop-up window (see "Search for tool names in the selection window" on page 187)

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 450 ff)

The new workpiece status SKIP has been added to the pallet table (see "Setting up the pallet level" page 456 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 193)

The new host computer operation was introduced (see "Host computer operation" on page 597)

Improvements to the DXF converter:

Contours can now also be extracted from .H files (see "Data transfer from plain-language programs" on page 254)

Preselected contours can now also be selected in the tree structure (see "Selecting and saving a contour" on page 244)

A snap function facilitates contour selection

Extended status display (see "Basic settings" on page 240)

Adjustable background color (see "Basic settings" on page 240)

Displaycanbechangedbetween2-Dand3-D(see"Basicsettings" on page 240)

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Improvements to the global program settings (GS):

All the form data can now be set and reset under program control (see "Technical prerequisites" on page 370)

Handwheel superimposition value VT can be reset when tool is changed (see "Virtual axis VT" on page 378)

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 178 ff)

The input range of the delta values DL, DR and DR2 have been increased to 999.9999 mm (see "Tool table: Standard tool data" page 171 ff)

The following additional functions are now available in the expanded tool management (see "Tool management (software option)" on page 193):

Importing of tool data in CSV format (see "Importing tool data" on page 198)

Exporting of tool data in CSV format (see "Exporting tool data" on page 200)

Markinganddeletingofselectabletooldata(see"Deletingmarked tool data" on page 200)

Inserting of tool indices (see "Operating the tool management" on page 195)

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 se parate 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

Itisnolongernecessarytorunaseparatemeasurementseriesfor 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 TNC when executing the cycle

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New functions in version 34049x-08

New functions in version 34049x-08

The nesting depth for program calls has been increased from 10 to 30 (see "Nesting depth" on page 263)

Machine parameter 7268.x can now be used to arrange or hide columns in the datum table (see "List of general user parameters" page 603 ff)

The SEQ switch of the PLANE func tion can now also be assigned a Q parameter (see "Selection of alternate tilting possibilities: SEQ +/– (entry optional)" on page 429)

Improvements to the NC editor:

Saving a program (see "Deliberately saving changes" on page 113)

Saving a program under another name (see "Saving a program to a new file" on page 114)

Canceling changes (see "Undoing changes" on page 114)

Improvements to the DXF converter:(see "Processing DXF files (software option)" page 238 ff)

Improvements to the status bar

The DXF converter saves various piec es 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

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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 123)

Additional setting possibilities are available in the file management (see "Adapting the file manager" on page 137)

Improvements to the global program settings (GS):

The limit plane function is now available (see "Limit plane" on page 379)

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 179)

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 193)

New function REFRESH VIEW for reinitializing a view if the data stock is inconsistent (see "Operating the tool management" on page 195)

New function "Fill in the table" during the import of tool data (see "Importing tool data" on page 198)

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 93)

A preview image that can be used to graphically select the startup positionisnowavailableformid-programstartupinapointtable(see "Mid-program startup (block scan)" on page 549)

With Cycle 256 RECTANGULAR STUD, aparameteris 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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Changed functions in version 34049x-01 since the predecessor versions 340422-xx/340423-xx

Changed functions in version 34049x-01 since the predecessor versions 340422-xx/340423-xx

The layouts of the status display and additional status display were redesigned (see "Status displays" on page 87)

Software 340 490 no longer supports the small resolution in combination with the BC 120 screen (see "Visual display unit" on page 81)

New key layout of the TE 530 B keyboard unit (see "Operating panel" on page 83)

The entry range for the EULPR precession angle in the PLANE EULER function was expanded (see "Defining the machining plane with Euler angles: EULER PLANE" on page 417)

The plane vector in the VECTOR PLANE function no longer has to be entered in standardized form (see "Defining the working plane with two vectors: VECTOR PLANE" on page 419)

Positioning behavior of the CYCL CALL PAT function has been modified (see User's Manual for Cycles)

The tool types available for selection in the tool table were increased in preparation for future functions

Instead of the last 10, you can now choose from the last 15 selected files (see "Choosing one of the last files selected" on page 131)

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Changed functions in version 34049x-02

Access to the preset table was simplified. There are also new options for entering values in the preset table See table "Manually saving the datums in the preset table"

In inch-programs, the function M136 (feed rate in 0.1 inch/rev) can no longer be combined with the FU function

The feed-rate potentiometers of the HR 420 are no longer switched over automatically when the handwheel is selected. The selection is made via soft key on the handwheel. In addition, the pop-up window for the active handwheel was made smaller, in order to improve the view of the display beneath it

The maximum number of contour elements for SL cycles was increased to 8192, so that much more complex contours can be machined (see User's Manual for Cycles)

FN16: F-PRINT: The maximum number of Q-parameter values that

can be output per line in the format description file was increased to 32

The soft keys START and START SINGLE BLOCK in the Program Test mode of operation were switched, so that the soft-key alignment is the same in all modes of operation (Programming and Editing, smarT.NC, Test) (see "Executing a test run" on page 539)

The design of the soft keys was revised completely

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Changed functions in version 34049x-03

Changed functions in version 34049x-03

In Cycle 22 you can now define a tool name also for the coarse roughing tool (see User's Manual for Cycles)

In the PLANE function, an FMAX can now be programmed for the automatic rotary positioning (see "Automatic positioning: MOVE/TURN/STAY (entry is mandatory)" on page 426)

When running programs in which non-controlled axes are programmed, the TNC now interrupt s the program run and displays a menu for returning to the programmed position (see "Programming of noncontrolled axes (counter axes)" on page 546)

The tool usage file now also includes the total machining time, which serves as the basis for the progress display in percent in the Program Run, Full Sequence mode

The TNC now also takes the dwell time into account when calculating the machining time in the Test Run mode (see "Measuring the machining time" on page 535)

Arcs that are not programmed in the active working plane can now also be run as spatial arcs (see "Circular path C around circle center CC" on page 221)

The EDIT OFF/ON soft key on the pocket table can be deactivated by the machine tool builder (see "Pocket table for tool changer" on page 183)

The additional status display has been revised. The following improvements have been made (see "Additional status displays" on page 89):

A new overview page with the most important status displays was introduced

The individual status pages are now displayed as tabs (as in smarT.NC). The individual tabs can be selected with the Page soft keys or with the mouse

The current run time of the program is shown in percent by a progress bar

The tolerance values set in Cycle 32 are displayed

Active global program settings are displayed, provided that this software option was enabled

The status of the Adaptive Feed Control (AFC) is displayed, provided that this software option was enabled

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Changed functions in version 34049x-04

DCM: Retraction after collision simplified (see "Collision monitoring in the manual operating modes", page 351)

The input range for polar angles was increased (see "Circular path G12/G13/G15 around pole I, J" on page 231)

The value range for Q-parameter assignment was increased (see "Programming notes", page 276)

The pocket-, studand slot-milling cycles 210 to 214 were removed from the standard soft-key row (CYCL DEF > POCKETS/STUDS/SLOTS). For reasons of compatibility, the cycles will still be available, and can be selected via the GOTO key

The soft-key rows in the Test Run operating mode were modified to those of the smarT.NC operating mode

Windows XP is now used on the dual-processor version (see "Introduction" on page 632)

Conversion from FK to H was moved to the special functions (SPEC FCT)

Filtering of contours was moved to the special functions (SPEC FCT)

Loading of values from the calculator was changed (see "Transferring the calculated value into the program" on page 149)

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Changed functions in version 34049x-05

Changed functions in version 34049x-05

GS global program settings: Form was redesigned (see "Global Program Settings (software option)", page 368)

The menu for network configuration was revised (see "Configuring the TNC" on page 570)

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Changed functions in version 34049x-06

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 calibrating data", page 496)

During tilting in the Distance-To-Go mode, the PLANE function now shows the angle actually left to be tr aversed until the target position (see "Position display" on page 411)

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 34049x-07

Changed functions in version 34049x-07

Tool names can now be defined with 32 characters (see "Tool numbers and tool names" on page 169)

Improved and simplified operation by mouse and touchpad in all graphics windows (see "Functions of the 3-D line graphics" on page 152)

Various pop-up windows have been redesigned

IfyoudoaTestRunwithoutcalculatingthemachiningtime,theTNC generates a tool usage file nevertheless (see "Tool usage test" on page 190)

The size of the Service ZIP files has been increased to 40 MB (see "Generating service files" on page 159)

M124 can now be deactivated by entering M124 without T (see "Do not include points when executing non-compensated line blocks: M124" on page 328)

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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