heidenhain iTNC 530 User Manual
User’s Manual
HEIDENHAIN
Conversational Format
iTNC 530
NC Software
606420-04
606421-04
606424-04
English (en)
8/2014
Controls of the TNC
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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.
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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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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
3D-ToolComp software option Description
3-D radius compensation depending on the
tool’s contact angle for LN blocks
Page 445
User’s Manual for
Cycles
Page 535
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
TNC model, software and features
Cycle 290
CAD Viewer software option Description
Opening of 3-D models on the control Page 296
Remote Desktop Manager software
option
Remote operation of external computer units
(e.g. a Windows PC) via the user interface of
the TNC
Description
Page 207
User’s Manual for
Cycles
Description
Machine Manual
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Cross Talk Compensation software option
(CTC)
Compensation of axis couplings Machine Manual
Description
Position Adaptive Control (PAC) software
option
Changing control parameters Machine Manual
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
Description
Description
Description
Machine Manual
TNC model, software and features
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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
space when DCM collision monitoring is
active
Page 414
Handwheel superimposition in stopped
condition when DCM collision
TNC model, software and features
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 504
User documentation as a contextsensitive help system
smarT.NC: Programming of smarT.NC
and machining can be carried out
simultaneously
Page 413
Machine Manual
Cycles
User’s Manual for
Cycles
User’s Manual for
Cycles
Page 172
Page 131
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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 164
Virtual tool axis Page 624
USB support of block devices (memory
sticks, hard disks, CD-ROM drives)
Filtering of externally created contours Page 461
Possibility of assigning different depths
to each subcontour in the contour
formula
Touch-probe cycle for global setting of
touch-probe parameters
smarT.NC: Graphic support of block
scan
smarT.NC: Coordinate transformation smarT.NC Pilot
smarT.NC: PLANE function smarT.NC Pilot
smarT.NC Pilot
smarT.NC Pilot
Page 141
User’s Manual for
Cycles
User’s Manual for
Touch Probe Cycles
smarT.NC Pilot
TNC model, software and features
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 146)
New functions in the task bar have been added (see "Task bar" on
page 96)
Enhanced functions for configuration of the Ethernet interface (see
"Configuring the TNC" on page 673)
Improvements regarding functional safety FS (option):
General information on functional safety (FS) (see "Miscellaneous"
on page 582)
Explanation of terms (see "Explanation of terms" on page 583)
Checking the axis positions (see "Checking the axis positions" on
page 584)
Activating feed-rate limitation (see "Activating feed-rate limitation"
on page 586)
Improvements regarding the general status view of a TNC with
functional safety (see "Additional status displays" on page 586)
The new HR 520 and HR 550 FS handwheels are supported (see
"Traversing with electronic handwheels" on page 570)
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, see "3-D tool radius compensation depending on
the tool’s contact angle (3D-ToolComp software option)", page 535)
3-D line graphics now also possible in full-screen mode (see "3-D line
graphics (FCL2 function)" on page 164)
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 304)
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 422)
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 419)
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 418)
DCM: Tool carrier management (see "Tool carrier management
(DCM software option)" on page 427)
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 648)
In Manual mode the RW-3D mode for position display is now also
available (see "Position display types" on page 687)
Entries in the tool table TOOL.T (see "Tool table: Standard tool data"
on page 184):
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 302, see
"Calling a program section repeat", page 303 and see "Programming
if-then decisions", page 329)
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
204)
The behavior during deletion of tools from the tool table can now be
influenced via machine parameter 7263, see "Editing tool tables",
page 191
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 506)
The following additional functions are now available in the expanded
tool management (see "Tool management (software option)" on
page 207):
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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New functions in 60642x-01 since the predecessor versions 34049x-05
Several special functions (SPEC FCT) are now available in the MDI
operating mode (see "Programming and executing simple machining
operations" on page 626)
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 609)
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)
New functions in 60642x-01 since the predecessor versions 34049x-05
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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 296 ff)
Improvement of Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM):
Chucking equipment archives can now be activated (see "Loading
fixtures under program control" on page 426) and deactivated (see
"Deactivating fixtures under program control" on page 426) under
program control
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 194)
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 144 ff)
The nesting depth for program calls has been increased from 6 to 10
(see "Nesting depth" on page 306)
smarT.NC units can now be inserted anywhere in plain-language
programs (see "smartWizard" on page 467)
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 200)
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 550 ff)
The new workpiece status SKIP has been added to the pallet table
(see "Setting up the pallet level" page 556 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 207)
New functions in version 60642x-02
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The new host computer operation was introduced (see "Host
computer operation" on page 700)
The SELinux security software is available (see "SELinux security
software" on page 97)
Improvements to the DXF converter:
Contours can now also be extracted from .H files (see "Data
transfer from plain-language programs" on page 294)
Preselected contours can now also be selected in the tree
structure (see "Selecting and saving a contour" on page 282)
A snap function facilitates contour selection
Extended status display (see "Basic settings" on page 278)
Adjustable background color (see "Basic settings" on page 278)
Display can be changed between 2-D and 3-D (see "Basic settings"
on page 278)
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 432)
Handwheel superimposition value VT can be reset when tool is
changed (see "Virtual axis VT" on page 440)
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
Using the new SEL PGM function you can assign variable program
New functions in version 60642x-02
names via QS string parameters and call them with CALL SELECTED
(see "Defining a program call" on page 466)
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 191 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 184 ff)
The following additional functions are now available in the expanded
tool management (see "Tool management (software option)" on
page 207):
Importing of tool data in CSV format (see "Importing tool data" on
page 212)
Exporting of tool data in CSV format (see "Exporting tool data" on
page 214)
Marking and deleting of selectable tool data (see "Deleting marked
tool data" on page 214)
Inserting of tool indices (see "Operating the tool management" on
page 209)
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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 457)
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 426)
The nesting depth for program calls has been increased from 10 to
30 (see "Nesting depth" on page 306)
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
674 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 707 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 509)
Improvements to the NC editor:
Saving a program (see "Deliberately saving changes" on page 115)
Saving a program under another name (see "Saving a program to
New functions in version 60642x-03
a new file" on page 116)
Canceling changes (see "Undoing changes" on page 116)
Improvements to the DXF converter:(see "Processing DXF files
(software option)" page 276 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 127)
Additional setting possibilities are available in the file
management (see "Adapting the file manager" on page 142)
Improvements to the global program settings (GS):
The limit plane function is now available (see "Limit plane" on page
441)
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 192)
The new column ACC was introduced (see "Tool table: Standard
tool data" on page 184)
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 207)
New function REFRESH VIEW for reinitializing a view if the data
stock is inconsistent (see "Operating the tool management" on
page 209)
New function "Fill in the table" during the import of tool data (see
"Importing tool data" on page 212)
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 91)
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 655)
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)
New functions in version 60642x-03
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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 449)
You can now use the global settings to perform handwheel
impositioning in a tilted coordinate system (see "Handwheel
superimposition" on page 439)
Tool names in a TOOL CALL can now also be called via QS string
parameters (see "Calling tool data" on page 199)
The nesting depth for program calls has been increased from 10 to
30 (see "Nesting depth" on page 306)
The new column ACC was introduced (see "Tool table: Standard
tool data" on page 184)
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 184)
Column P4: Possibility for transferring a value to the PLC (see "Tool
table: Standard tool data" on page 184)
Column CR: Possibility for transferring a value to the PLC (see "Tool
table: Standard tool data" on page 184)
Column CL: Possibility for transferring a value to the PLC (see "Tool
table: Standard tool data" on page 184)
DXF converter:
New functions in version 60642x-04
Bookmarks can be inserted when saving (see "Bookmarks" on
page 283)
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)
New functions in version 60642x-04
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Changed functions in 60642x-01 since the predecessor versions 34049x-05
Q-parameter programming: In the FN20 function WAIT FOR you can
now enter 128 characters (see "FN 20: WAIT FOR: NC and PLC
synchronization" on page 350)
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 603)
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 491)
The approach behavior during side finishing with Cycle 24 (DIN/ISO:
G124) was changed (see User's Manual for Cycle Programming)
Changed functions in 60642x-01 since the predecessor versions 34049x-05
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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 182)
Improved and simplified operation by mouse and touchpad in all
graphics windows (see "Functions of the 3-D line graphics" on page
164)
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 204)
The size of the Service ZIP files has been increased to 40 MB (see
"Generating service files" on page 171)
M124 can now be deactivated by entering M124 without T (see "Do
not include points when executing non-compensated line blocks:
M124" on page 388)
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 604)
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 589)
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 282)
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 288)
The TNC shows the drives in the file manager in a specified
sequence (see "Calling the file manager" on page 127)
The TNC evaluates the PITCH column of the tool table in connection
with tapping cycles (see "Tool table: Standard tool data" on page 184)
Changed functions in version 60642x-04
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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 ..... 55
1.1 Overview ..... 56
1.2 Machine switch-on ..... 57
Acknowledging the power interruption and moving to the reference points ..... 57
1.3 Programming the first part ..... 58
Selecting the correct operating mode ..... 58
The most important TNC keys ..... 58
Creating a new program/file management ..... 59
Defining a workpiece blank ..... 60
Program layout ..... 61
Programming a simple contour ..... 62
Creating a cycle program ..... 65
1.4 Graphically testing the first part ..... 68
Selecting the correct operating mode ..... 68
Selecting the tool table for the test run ..... 68
Choosing the program you want to test ..... 69
Selecting the screen layout and the view ..... 69
Starting the test run ..... 70
1.5 Setting up tools ..... 71
Selecting the correct operating mode ..... 71
Preparing and measuring tools ..... 71
The tool table TOOL.T ..... 71
The pocket table TOOL_P.TCH ..... 72
1.6 Workpiece setup ..... 73
Selecting the correct operating mode ..... 73
Clamping the workpiece ..... 73
Aligning the workpiece with a touch probe ..... 74
Datum setting with a touch probe ..... 75
1.7 Running the first program ..... 76
Selecting the correct operating mode ..... 76
Choosing the program you want to run ..... 76
Start the program ..... 76
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2 Introduction ..... 77
2.1 The iTNC 530 ..... 78
Programming: HEIDENHAIN conversational, smarT.NC and ISO formats ..... 78
Compatibility ..... 78
2.2 Visual display unit and keyboard ..... 79
Visual display unit ..... 79
Set the screen layout ..... 80
Operating panel ..... 81
2.3 Operating modes ..... 82
Manual Operation and El. Handwheel ..... 82
Positioning with Manual Data Input ..... 82
Programming and Editing ..... 83
Test Run ..... 83
Program Run, Full Sequence and Program Run, Single Block ..... 84
2.4 Status displays ..... 85
"General" status display ..... 85
Additional status displays ..... 87
2.5 Window manager ..... 95
Task bar ..... 96
2.6 SELinux security software ..... 97
2.7 Accessories: HEIDENHAIN touch probes and electronic handwheels ..... 98
Touch probes ..... 98
HR electronic handwheels ..... 99
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