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SINUMERIK

SINUMERIK 840D sl / 828D
Turning

Operating Manual

Valid for:

Controller
SINUMERIK 840D sl / 840DE sl / 828D

Software version
CNC Software for 840D sl / 840DE sl 4.5 SP2
SINUMERIK Operate for PCU/PC 4.5 SP2

03/2013

6FC5398-8CP40-3BA1

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Preface

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Introduction

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Setting up the machine

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Working in manual mode

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Machining the workpiece

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Simulating machining

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Creating a G code program

Creating a ShopTurn

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program

Programming technology

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functions (cycles)

Multi-channel machining

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(only 840D sl)

Collision avoidance (only

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Tool management

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Managing programs

Alarm, error and system

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messages

Working with Manual

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Working with a B axis (only

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Working with two tool

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Siemens AG

Industry Sector
Postfach 48 48
90026 NÜRNBERG
GERMANY

Order number: 6FC5398-8CP40-3BA1
Ⓟ 04/2013 Technical data subject to change

Copyright © Siemens AG 2008 - 2013.
All rights reserved

SINUMERIK 840D sl / 828D
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Teaching in a program

HT 8

Ctrl-Energy

Easy Message (828D only)

Easy Extend (828D only)

Service Planner (828D only)

Ladder Viewer and Ladder
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Siemens AG

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90026 NÜRNBERG
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SINUMERIK

You can find information on SINUMERIK under the following link:

www.siemens.com/sinumerik

Target group

This documentation is intended for users of turning machines running the SINUMERIK
Operate software.

Benefits

The operating manual helps users familiarize themselves with the control elements and
commands. Guided by the manual, users are capable of responding to problems and taking
corrective action.

Standard scope

This documentation describes the functionality of the standard scope. Extensions or changes
made by the machine manufacturer are documented by the machine manufacturer.

Terms

Other functions not described in this documentation might be executable in the control.
However, no claim can be made regarding the availability of these functions when the
equipment is first supplied or in the event of servicing.

Furthermore, for the sake of clarity, this documentation does not contain all detailed
information about all types of the product and cannot cover every conceivable case of
installation, operation or maintenance.

The meanings of some basic terms used in this documentation are given below.

Program

A program is a sequence of instructions to the CNC which combine to produce a specific
workpiece on the machine.

Contour

The term contour refers generally to the outline of a workpiece. More specifically, it refers to
the section of the program that defines the outline of a workpiece comprising individual
elements.

Cycle

A cycle, such as the tapping cycle, is a subprogram defined in SINUMERIK Operate for
executing a frequently repeated machining operation.

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Technical Support

You will find telephone numbers for other countries for technical support in the Internet under
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Preface ......................................................................................................................................................

1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................................

1.1 Product overview .........................................................................................................................

1.2 Operator panel fronts ...................................................................................................................

1.2.1 Overview......................................................................................................................................

1.2.2 Keys of the operator panel...........................................................................................................

1.3 Machine control panels ................................................................................................................

1.3.1 Overview......................................................................................................................................

1.3.2 Controls on the machine control panel ........................................................................................

1.4 User interface...............................................................................................................................

1.4.1 Screen layout...............................................................................................................................

1.4.2 Status display...............................................................................................................................

1.4.3 Actual value window ....................................................................................................................

1.4.4 T,F,S window ...............................................................................................................................

1.4.5 Current block display ...................................................................................................................

1.4.6 Operation via softkeys and buttons .............................................................................................

1.4.7 Entering or selecting parameters.................................................................................................

1.4.8 Pocket calculator..........................................................................................................................

1.4.9 Context menu...............................................................................................................................

1.4.10 Touch operation ...........................................................................................................................

1.4.11 Changing the user interface language.........................................................................................

1.4.12 Entering Asian characters............................................................................................................

1.4.13 Protection levels...........................................................................................................................

1.4.14 Online help in SINUMERIK Operate............................................................................................

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2 Setting up the machine............................................................................................................................

2.1 Switching on and switching off.....................................................................................................

2.2 Approaching a reference point.....................................................................................................

2.2.1 Referencing axes.........................................................................................................................

2.2.2 User agreement ...........................................................................................................................

2.3 Modes and mode groups .............................................................................................................

2.3.1 General ........................................................................................................................................

2.3.2 Modes groups and channels........................................................................................................

2.3.3 Channel switchover......................................................................................................................

2.4 Settings for the machine ..............................................................................................................

2.4.1 Switching over the coordinate system (MCS/WCS) ....................................................................

2.4.2 Switching the unit of measurement..............................................................................................

2.4.3 Setting the zero offset..................................................................................................................

2.5 Measuring the tool .......................................................................................................................

2.5.1 Measuring a tool manually...........................................................................................................

2.5.2 Measuring a tool with a tool probe...............................................................................................

2.5.3 Calibrating the tool probe.............................................................................................................

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2.5.4 Measuring a tool with a magnifying glass ................................................................................... 78

2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero ....................................................................................................

2.7 Zero offsets .................................................................................................................................

2.7.1 Display active zero offset ............................................................................................................

2.7.2 Displaying the zero offset "overview"..........................................................................................

2.7.3 Displaying and editing base zero offset......................................................................................

2.7.4 Displaying and editing settable zero offset .................................................................................

2.7.5 Displaying and editing details of the zero offsets........................................................................

2.7.6 Deleting a zero offset ..................................................................................................................

2.7.7 Measuring the workpiece zero....................................................................................................

2.8 Monitoring axis and spindle data ................................................................................................

2.8.1 Specify working area limitations..................................................................................................

2.8.2 Editing spindle data.....................................................................................................................

2.8.3 Spindle chuck data......................................................................................................................

2.9 Displaying setting data lists.........................................................................................................

2.10 Handwheel assignment...............................................................................................................

2.11 MDA ............................................................................................................................................

2.11.1 Loading an MDA program from the Program Manager ..............................................................

2.11.2 Saving an MDA program.............................................................................................................

2.11.3 Executing an MDA program......................................................................................................

2.11.4 Deleting an MDA program.........................................................................................................

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3.2 Selecting a tool and spindle ......................................................................................................

3.2.1 T,S,M window............................................................................................................................

3.2.2 Selecting a tool..........................................................................................................................

3.2.3 Starting and stopping the spindle manually ..............................................................................

3.2.4 Positioning the spindle ..............................................................................................................

3.3 Traversing axes.........................................................................................................................

3.3.1 Traverse axes by a defined increment......................................................................................

3.3.2 Traversing axes by a variable increment ..................................................................................

3.4 Positioning axes ........................................................................................................................

3.5 Manual retraction ......................................................................................................................

3.6 Simple stock removal of workpiece...........................................................................................

3.7 Thread synchronizing................................................................................................................

3.8 Default settings for manual mode .............................................................................................

4 Machining the workpiece .......................................................................................................................

4.1 Starting and stopping machining...............................................................................................

4.2 Selecting a program ..................................................................................................................

4.3 Executing a trail program run ....................................................................................................

4.4 Displaying the current program block .......................................................................................

4.4.1 Current block display.................................................................................................................

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4.4.3 Display program level ................................................................................................................

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4.5 Correcting a program .................................................................................................................

4.6 Repositioning axes.....................................................................................................................

4.7 Starting machining at a specific point ........................................................................................

4.7.1 Use block search .......................................................................................................................

4.7.2 Continuing program from search target.....................................................................................

4.7.3 Simple search target definition...................................................................................................

4.7.4 Defining an interruption point as search target..........................................................................

4.7.5 Entering the search target via search pointer............................................................................

4.7.6 Parameters for block search in the search pointer ....................................................................

4.7.7 Block search mode ....................................................................................................................

4.8 Controlling the program run .......................................................................................................

4.8.1 Program control..........................................................................................................................

4.8.2 Skip blocks.................................................................................................................................

4.9 Overstore ...................................................................................................................................

4.10 Editing a program.......................................................................................................................

4.10.1 Searching in programs...............................................................................................................

4.10.2 Replacing program text..............................................................................................................

4.10.3 Copying/pasting/deleting a program block.................................................................................

4.10.4 Renumbering a program ............................................................................................................

4.10.5 Creating a program block...........................................................................................................

4.10.6 Opening additional programs.....................................................................................................

4.10.7 Editor settings ............................................................................................................................

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4.11 Display and edit user variables ..................................................................................................

4.11.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................

4.11.2 R parameters .............................................................................................................................

4.11.3 Displaying global user data (GUD) ............................................................................................

4.11.4 Displaying channel GUDs..........................................................................................................

4.11.5 Displaying local user data (LUD) ...............................................................................................

4.11.6 Displaying program user data (PUD).........................................................................................

4.11.7 Searching for user variables ......................................................................................................

4.12 Displaying G functions and auxiliary functions ..........................................................................

4.12.1 Selected G functions..................................................................................................................

4.12.2 All G functions............................................................................................................................

4.12.3 G functions for mold making ......................................................................................................

4.12.4 Auxiliary functions ......................................................................................................................

4.13 Mold making view ......................................................................................................................

4.13.1 Mold making view ......................................................................................................................

4.13.2 Starting the mold making view...................................................................................................

4.13.3 Specifically jump to the program block ......................................................................................

4.13.4 Searching for program blocks....................................................................................................

4.13.5 Changing the view .....................................................................................................................

4.13.5.1 Enlarging or reducing the graphical representation ...................................................................

4.13.5.2 Modifying the viewport ...............................................................................................................

4.14 Displaying the program runtime and counting workpieces ........................................................

4.15 Setting for automatic mode ........................................................................................................

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5.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................

5.2 Simulation before machining of the workpiece .........................................................................

5.3 Simultaneous recording before machining of the workpiece ....................................................

5.4 Simultaneous recording during machining of the workpiece ....................................................

5.5 Different views of the workpiece ...............................................................................................

5.5.1 Side view...................................................................................................................................

5.5.2 Half section ...............................................................................................................................

5.5.3 Face view..................................................................................................................................

5.5.4 3D view......................................................................................................................................

5.5.5 2-window...................................................................................................................................

5.6 Graphical display.......................................................................................................................

5.7 Editing the simulation display....................................................................................................

5.7.1 Blank display.............................................................................................................................

5.7.2 Showing and hiding the tool path..............................................................................................

5.8 Program control during the simulation ......................................................................................

5.8.1 Changing the feedrate...............................................................................................................

5.8.2 Simulating the program block by block .....................................................................................

5.9 Editing and adapting a simulation graphic ................................................................................

5.9.1 Enlarging or reducing the graphical representation ..................................................................

5.9.2 Panning a graphical representation..........................................................................................

5.9.3 Rotating the graphical representation.......................................................................................

5.9.4 Modifying the viewport ..............................................................................................................

5.9.5 Defining cutting planes..............................................................................................................

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5.10 Displaying simulation alarms.....................................................................................................

6 Creating a G code program ...................................................................................................................

6.1 Graphical programming.............................................................................................................

6.2 Program views ..........................................................................................................................

6.3 Program structure .....................................................................................................................

6.4 Fundamentals ...........................................................................................................................

6.4.1 Machining planes ......................................................................................................................

6.4.2 Current planes in cycles and input screens ..............................................................................

6.4.3 Programming a tool (T).............................................................................................................

6.5 Generating a G code program ..................................................................................................

6.6 Blank input ................................................................................................................................

6.7 Machining plane, milling direction, retraction plane, safe clearance and feedrate (PL, RP,

SC, F)........................................................................................................................................

6.8 Selection of the cycles via softkey ............................................................................................

6.9 Calling technology cycles..........................................................................................................

6.9.1 Hiding cycle parameters............................................................................................................

6.9.2 Setting data for cycles...............................................................................................................

6.9.3 Checking cycle parameters.......................................................................................................

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6.9.4 Programming variables..............................................................................................................214

6.9.5 Changing a cycle call.................................................................................................................

6.9.6 Compatibility for cycle support...................................................................................................

6.9.7 Additional functions in the input screens ...................................................................................

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6.10 Measuring cycle support ............................................................................................................

7 Creating a ShopTurn program ...............................................................................................................

7.1 Graphic program control, ShopTurn programs ..........................................................................

7.2 Program views ...........................................................................................................................

7.3 Program structure ......................................................................................................................

7.4 Fundamentals ............................................................................................................................

7.4.1 Machining planes.......................................................................................................................

7.4.2 Machining cycle, approach/retraction ........................................................................................

7.4.3 Absolute and incremental dimensions.......................................................................................

7.4.4 Polar coordinates.......................................................................................................................

7.4.5 Clamping the spindle .................................................................................................................

7.5 Creating a ShopTurn program ...................................................................................................

7.6 Program header .........................................................................................................................

7.7 Generating program blocks........................................................................................................

7.8 Tool, offset value, feedrate and spindle speed (T, D, F, S, V)...................................................

7.9 Call work offsets.........................................................................................................................

7.10 Repeating program blocks .........................................................................................................

7.11 Entering the number of workpieces ...........................................................................................

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7.13 Changing program settings........................................................................................................

7.14 Selection of the cycles via softkey .............................................................................................

7.15 Calling technology functions ......................................................................................................

7.15.1 Additional functions in the input screens ...................................................................................

7.15.2 Checking cycle parameters........................................................................................................

7.15.3 Programming variables ..............................................................................................................

7.15.4 Setting data for technological functions .....................................................................................

7.15.5 Changing a cycle call .................................................................................................................

7.15.6 Compatibility for cycle support...................................................................................................

7.16 Programming the approach/retraction cycle ..............................................................................

7.17 Measuring cycle support ............................................................................................................

7.18 Example: Standard machining ...................................................................................................

7.18.1 Workpiece drawing ....................................................................................................................

7.18.2 Programming..............................................................................................................................

7.18.3 Results/simulation test ...............................................................................................................

7.18.4 G code machining program........................................................................................................

8 Programming technology functions (cycles) ..........................................................................................

8.1 Drilling ........................................................................................................................................

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8.1.1 General...................................................................................................................................... 277

8.1.2 Centering (CYCLE81)...............................................................................................................

8.1.3 Drilling (CYCLE82)....................................................................................................................

8.1.4 Reaming (CYCLE85) ................................................................................................................

8.1.5 Boring (CYCLE86) ....................................................................................................................

8.1.6 Deep-hole drilling (CYCLE83)...................................................................................................

8.1.7 Tapping (CYCLE84, 840)..........................................................................................................

8.1.8 Drill and thread milling (CYCLE78)...........................................................................................

8.1.9 Positions and position patterns.................................................................................................

8.1.9.1 Approach/retraction...................................................................................................................

8.1.10 Arbitrary positions (CYCLE802)................................................................................................

8.1.10.1 Function.....................................................................................................................................

8.1.11 Position pattern line (HOLES1), grid or frame (CYCLE801).....................................................

8.1.12 Circle position pattern (HOLES2)..............................................................................................

8.1.13 Displaying and hiding positions.................................................................................................

8.1.14 Repeating positions...................................................................................................................

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8.2.1 General......................................................................................................................................

8.2.2 Stock removal (CYCLE951)......................................................................................................

8.2.3 Groove (CYCLE930).................................................................................................................

8.2.4 Undercut form E and F (CYCLE940) ........................................................................................

8.2.5 Thread undercuts (CYCLE940) ................................................................................................

8.2.6 Thread turning (CYCLE99) .......................................................................................................

8.2.7 Thread chain (CYCLE98)..........................................................................................................

8.2.7.1 Parameters................................................................................................................................

8.2.8 Cut-off (CYCLE92)....................................................................................................................

8.3 Contour turning .........................................................................................................................

8.3.1 General information...................................................................................................................

8.3.2 Representation of the contour...................................................................................................

8.3.3 Creating a new contour.............................................................................................................

8.3.4 Creating contour elements........................................................................................................

8.3.5 Entering the master dimension .................................................................................................

8.3.6 Changing the contour................................................................................................................

8.3.7 Contour call (CYCLE62) - only for G code program .................................................................

8.3.8 Stock removal (CYCLE952)......................................................................................................

8.3.9 Stock removal rest (CYCLE952)...............................................................................................

8.3.10 Plunge-cutting (CYCLE952)......................................................................................................

8.3.11 Plunge-cutting rest (CYCLE952)...............................................................................................

8.3.12 Plunge-turning (CYCLE952) .....................................................................................................

8.3.13 Plunge-turning rest (CYCLE952) ..............................................................................................

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8.4 Milling ........................................................................................................................................

8.4.1 Face milling (CYCLE61)............................................................................................................

8.4.2 Rectangular pocket (POCKET3)...............................................................................................

8.4.3 Circular pocket (POCKET4)......................................................................................................

8.4.4 Rectangular spigot (CYCLE76).................................................................................................

8.4.5 Circular spigot (CYCLE77)........................................................................................................

8.4.6 Multi-edge (CYCLE79)..............................................................................................................

8.4.7 Longitudinal groove (SLOT1)....................................................................................................

8.4.8 Circumferential groove (SLOT2)...............................................................................................

8.4.9 Open groove (CYCLE899)........................................................................................................

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8.4.10 Long hole (LONGHOLE) - only for G code program..................................................................424

8.4.11 Thread milling (CYCLE70).........................................................................................................

8.4.12 Engraving (CYCLE60) ...............................................................................................................

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8.5 Contour milling ...........................................................................................................................

8.5.1 General information ...................................................................................................................

8.5.2 Representation of the contour....................................................................................................

8.5.3 Creating a new contour..............................................................................................................

8.5.4 Creating contour elements.........................................................................................................

8.5.5 Changing the contour.................................................................................................................

8.5.6 Contour call (CYCLE62) - only for G code program ..................................................................

8.5.7 Path milling (CYCLE72).............................................................................................................

8.5.8 Contour pocket/contour spigot (CYCLE63/64) ..........................................................................

8.5.9 Predrilling contour pocket (CYCLE64).......................................................................................

8.5.10 Milling contour pocket (CYCLE63).............................................................................................

8.5.11 Contour pocket residual material (CYCLE63, option)................................................................

8.5.12 Milling contour spigot (CYCLE63)..............................................................................................

8.5.13 Contour spigot residual material (CYCLE63, option).................................................................

8.6 Further cycles and functions ......................................................................................................

8.6.1 Swiveling plane / aligning tool (CYCLE800)..............................................................................

8.6.2 Swiveling tool (CYCLE800)........................................................................................................

8.6.2.1 Aligning turning tools - only for G code program (CYCLE800)..................................................

8.6.2.2 Aligning milling tools - only for G code program (CYCLE800)...................................................

8.6.2.3 Preloading milling tools - only for G code program (CYCLE800) ..............................................

8.6.3 High-speed settings (CYCLE832)..............................................................................................

8.6.4 Subroutines................................................................................................................................

8.7 Additional cycles and functions in ShopTurn .............................................................................

8.7.1 Drilling centric.............................................................................................................................

8.7.2 Thread centered.........................................................................................................................

8.7.3 Transformations.........................................................................................................................

8.7.4 Translation .................................................................................................................................

8.7.5 Rotation......................................................................................................................................

8.7.6 Scaling .......................................................................................................................................

8.7.7 Mirroring.....................................................................................................................................

8.7.8 Rotation C..................................................................................................................................

8.7.9 Straight and circular machining..................................................................................................

8.7.10 Selecting a tool and machining plane ........................................................................................

8.7.11 Programming a straight line .......................................................................................................

8.7.12 Programming a circle with known center point ..........................................................................

8.7.13 Programming a circle with known radius ...................................................................................

8.7.14 Polar coordinates .......................................................................................................................

8.7.15 Straight line polar .......................................................................................................................

8.7.16 Circle polar.................................................................................................................................

8.7.17 Machining with movable counterspindle ....................................................................................

8.7.17.1 Programming example: Machining main spindle – Transfer workpiece – Machining

counterspindle............................................................................................................................

8.7.17.2 Programming example: Machining, counterspindle - without previous transfer ........................

8.7.17.3 Programming example: Machining bar material ........................................................................

8.7.18 Machining with fixed counterspindle ..........................................................................................

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9 Multi-channel machining (only 840D sl) ................................................................................................. 527

9.1 Multi-channel view (only 840D sl) .............................................................................................

9.1.1 Multi-channel view in the "Machine" operating area.................................................................

9.1.2 Multi-channel view for large operator panels............................................................................

9.1.3 Setting the multi-channel view ..................................................................................................

9.2 Multi-channel support (only 840D sl) ........................................................................................

9.2.1 Working with several channels .................................................................................................

9.2.2 Creating a multi-channel program.............................................................................................

9.2.3 Entering multi-channel data ......................................................................................................

9.2.4 Multi-channel functionality for large operator panels ................................................................

9.2.5 Editing the multi-channel program ............................................................................................

9.2.5.1 Changing the job list..................................................................................................................

9.2.5.2 Editing a G code multi-channel program...................................................................................

9.2.5.3 Editing a ShopTurn multi-channel program ..............................................................................

9.2.5.4 Creating a program block..........................................................................................................

9.2.6 Setting the multi-channel function.............................................................................................

9.2.7 Synchronizing programs ...........................................................................................................

9.2.8 Insert WAIT marks ....................................................................................................................

9.2.9 Optimizing the machining time..................................................................................................

9.2.10 Simulating machining ................................................................................................................

9.2.10.1 Simulation..................................................................................................................................

9.2.10.2 Different workpiece views for multi-channel support ................................................................

9.2.11 Display/edit the multi-channel functionality in the "Machine" operating area ...........................

9.2.11.1 Running-in a program ...............................................................................................................

9.2.11.2 Block search and program control ............................................................................................

9.2.12 Synchronizing a counterspindle ................................................................................................

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10 Collision avoidance (only 840D sl).........................................................................................................

10.1 Collision monitoring in the machine operator area: ..................................................................

10.2 Switching the collision avoidance on and off ............................................................................

11 Tool management..................................................................................................................................

11.1 Lists for the tool management...................................................................................................

11.2 Magazine management.............................................................................................................

11.3 Tool types..................................................................................................................................

11.4 Tool dimensioning .....................................................................................................................

11.5 Tool list ......................................................................................................................................

11.5.1 Additional data ..........................................................................................................................

11.5.2 Creating a new tool ...................................................................................................................

11.5.3 Measuring the tool.....................................................................................................................

11.5.4 Managing several cutting edges ...............................................................................................

11.5.5 Delete tool .................................................................................................................................

11.5.6 Loading and unloading tools .....................................................................................................

11.5.7 Selecting a magazine................................................................................................................

11.5.8 Code carrier connection (only 840D sl).....................................................................................

11.5.8.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................

11.6 Tool wear...................................................................................................................................

11.6.1 Reactivate tool ..........................................................................................................................

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11.7 Tool data OEM ...........................................................................................................................608

11.8 Magazine....................................................................................................................................

11.8.1 Positioning a magazine..............................................................................................................

11.8.2 Relocating a tool ........................................................................................................................

11.8.3 Unload all tools...........................................................................................................................

11.9 Sorting tool management lists....................................................................................................

11.10 Filtering the tool management lists ............................................................................................

11.11 Specific search in the tool management lists.............................................................................

11.12 Displaying tool details ................................................................................................................

11.13 Displaying all tool details............................................................................................................

11.14 Changing the cutting edge position or tool type.........................................................................

11.15 Settings for tool lists ...................................................................................................................

11.16 Working with multitool (only 840D sl).........................................................................................

11.16.1 Tool list for multitool ...................................................................................................................

11.16.2 Create multitool..........................................................................................................................

11.16.3 Equipping multitool with tools.....................................................................................................

11.16.4 Removing a tool from multitool ..................................................................................................

11.16.5 Delete multitool ..........................................................................................................................

11.16.6 Loading and unloading multitool ................................................................................................

11.16.7 Reactivating the multitool...........................................................................................................

11.16.8 Relocating a multitool.................................................................................................................

11.16.9 Positioning multitool ...................................................................................................................

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12 Managing programs...............................................................................................................................

12.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................

12.1.1 Program management ...............................................................................................................

12.1.2 NC memory................................................................................................................................

12.1.3 Local drive..................................................................................................................................

12.1.4 USB drives .................................................................................................................................

12.1.5 FTP drive....................................................................................................................................

12.2 Opening and closing the program..............................................................................................

12.3 Executing a program..................................................................................................................

12.4 Creating a directory / program / job list / program list ................................................................

12.4.1 Creating a new directory............................................................................................................

12.4.2 Creating a new workpiece..........................................................................................................

12.4.3 Creating a new G code program................................................................................................

12.4.4 New ShopTurn program.............................................................................................................

12.4.5 Storing any new file....................................................................................................................

12.4.6 Creating a job list .......................................................................................................................

12.4.7 Creating a program list...............................................................................................................

12.5 Creating templates .....................................................................................................................

12.6 Searching directories and files...................................................................................................

12.7 Displaying the program in the Preview. .....................................................................................

12.8 Selecting several directories/programs......................................................................................

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12.9 Copying and pasting a directory/program ................................................................................. 657

12.10 Deleting a directory/program.....................................................................................................

12.11 Changing file and directory properties ......................................................................................

12.12 Set up drives .............................................................................................................................

12.12.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................

12.12.2 Setting up drives .......................................................................................................................

12.13 Viewing PDF documents...........................................................................................................

12.14 EXTCALL ..................................................................................................................................

12.15 Backing up data ........................................................................................................................

12.15.1 Generating an archive in the Program Manager.......................................................................

12.15.2 Generating an archive via the system data...............................................................................

12.15.3 Reading in an archive in the Program Manager .......................................................................

12.15.4 Read in archive from system data ............................................................................................

12.16 Setup data .................................................................................................................................

12.16.1 Backing up setup data...............................................................................................................

12.16.2 Reading-in set-up data..............................................................................................................

12.17 RS-232-C ..................................................................................................................................

12.17.1 Reading-in and reading-out archives ........................................................................................

12.17.2 Setting V24 in the program manager ........................................................................................

13 Alarm, error and system messages .......................................................................................................

13.1 Displaying alarms......................................................................................................................

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13.2 Displaying an alarm log.............................................................................................................

13.3 Displaying messages ................................................................................................................

13.4 Sorting, alarms, faults and messages .......................................................................................

13.5 PLC and NC variables...............................................................................................................

13.5.1 Displaying and editing PLC and NC variables ..........................................................................

13.5.2 Saving and loading screen forms..............................................................................................

13.5.3 Load symbols ............................................................................................................................

13.6 Version ......................................................................................................................................

13.6.1 Displaying version data.............................................................................................................

13.6.2 Save information .......................................................................................................................

13.7 Logbook.....................................................................................................................................

13.7.1 Displaying and editing the logbook ...........................................................................................

13.7.2 Making a logbook entry .............................................................................................................

13.8 Creating screenshots ................................................................................................................

13.9 Remote diagnostics...................................................................................................................

13.9.1 Setting remote access...............................................................................................................

13.9.2 Permit modem...........................................................................................................................

13.9.3 Request remote diagnostics......................................................................................................

13.9.4 Exit remote diagnostics.............................................................................................................

14 Working with Manual Machine...............................................................................................................

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14.2 Measuring the tool .....................................................................................................................709

14.3 Setting the zero offset ................................................................................................................

14.4 Set limit stop...............................................................................................................................

14.5 Simple workpiece machining .....................................................................................................

14.5.1 Traversing axes .........................................................................................................................

14.5.2 Taper turning..............................................................................................................................

14.5.3 Straight and circular machining..................................................................................................

14.5.3.1 Straight turning...........................................................................................................................

14.5.3.2 Circular turning...........................................................................................................................

14.6 More complex machining ...........................................................................................................

14.6.1 Drilling with Manual Machine .....................................................................................................

14.6.2 Turning with manual machine....................................................................................................

14.6.3 Contour turning with Manual machine .......................................................................................

14.6.4 Milling with Manual Machine......................................................................................................

14.7 Simulation and simultaneous recording .....................................................................................

15 Working with a B axis (only 840D sl)......................................................................................................

15.1 Lathes with B axis ......................................................................................................................

15.2 Tool alignment for turning ..........................................................................................................

15.3 Milling with a B axis....................................................................................................................

15.4 Swiveling ....................................................................................................................................

15.5 Approach/retraction....................................................................................................................

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15.6 Position pattern ..........................................................................................................................

15.7 Tool selection for the manual mode...........................................................................................

15.8 Measuring a tool with the B axis ................................................................................................

16 Working with two tool carriers................................................................................................................

16.1 Programming with two tool carriers ...........................................................................................

16.2 Measure tool ..............................................................................................................................

17 Teaching in a program...........................................................................................................................

17.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................

17.2 General sequence......................................................................................................................

17.3 Inserting a block .........................................................................................................................

17.3.1 Input parameters for teach-in blocks .........................................................................................

17.4 Teach-in via Windows................................................................................................................

17.4.1 General ......................................................................................................................................

17.4.2 Teach in rapid traverse G0 ........................................................................................................

17.4.3 Teach in straight G1...................................................................................................................

17.4.4 Teaching in circle intermediate and circle end point CIP...........................................................

17.4.5 Teach-in A spline .......................................................................................................................

17.5 Editing a block............................................................................................................................

17.6 Selecting a block ........................................................................................................................

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17.7 Deleting a block......................................................................................................................... 749

17.8 Settings for teach-in ..................................................................................................................

18 HT 8.......................................................................................................................................................

18.1 HT 8 overview ...........................................................................................................................

18.2 Traversing keys .........................................................................................................................

18.3 Machine control panel menu .....................................................................................................

18.4 Virtual keyboard ........................................................................................................................

18.5 Calibrating the touch panel .......................................................................................................

19 Ctrl-Energy ............................................................................................................................................

19.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................

19.2 Displaying energy consumption ................................................................................................

19.3 Measuring and saving the energy consumption .......................................................................

19.4 Long-term measurement of the energy consumption ...............................................................

19.5 Displaying measured curves .....................................................................................................

19.6 Using the energy-saving profile ................................................................................................

20 Easy Message (828D only)....................................................................................................................

20.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................

20.2 Activating Easy Message ..........................................................................................................

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20.3 Creating/editing a user profile ...................................................................................................

20.4 Setting-up events ......................................................................................................................

20.5 Logging an active user on and off.............................................................................................

20.6 Displaying SMS logs .................................................................................................................

20.7 Making settings for Easy Message ...........................................................................................

21 Easy Extend (828D only) .......................................................................................................................

21.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................

21.2 Enabling a device......................................................................................................................

21.3 Activating and deactivating a device.........................................................................................

21.4 Commissioning Easy Extend ....................................................................................................

22 Service Planner (828D only)..................................................................................................................

22.1 Performing and monitoring maintenance tasks.........................................................................

22.2 Set maintenance tasks..............................................................................................................

23 Ladder Viewer and Ladder add-on (828D only) .....................................................................................

23.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................

23.2 Ladder add-on tool ....................................................................................................................

23.3 Structure of the user interface...................................................................................................

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23.4 Control options ...........................................................................................................................787

23.5 Displaying PLC properties .........................................................................................................

23.6 Displaying information on the program blocks...........................................................................

23.7 Displaying and editing NC/PLC variables ..................................................................................

23.8 Loading modified PLC user program .........................................................................................

23.9 Editing the local variable table ...................................................................................................

23.10 Creating a new block .................................................................................................................

23.11 Editing block properties subsequently .......................................................................................

23.12 Inserting and editing networks ...................................................................................................

23.13 Editing network properties .........................................................................................................

23.14 Displaying/canceling the access protection ...............................................................................

23.15 Displaying and editing symbol tables.........................................................................................

23.16 Searching for operands..............................................................................................................

23.17 Inserting/deleting a symbol table ...............................................................................................

23.18 Displaying the network symbol information table.......................................................................

23.19 Displaying and editing PLC signals ...........................................................................................

23.20 Displaying cross references.......................................................................................................

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A.1 840D sl documentation overview...............................................................................................

Index......................................................................................................................................................

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Introduction

1.1 Product overview

The SINUMERIK controller is a CNC (Computerized Numerical Controller) for machine tools.

You can use the CNC to implement the following basic functions in conjunction with a
machine tool:

● Creation and adaptation of part programs

● Execution of part programs

● Manual control

● Access to internal and external data media

● Editing of data for programs

● Management of tools, zero points and further user data required in programs

● Diagnostics of controller and machine

Operating areas

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The basic functions are grouped in the following operating areas in the controller:

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1.2 Operator panel fronts

1.2.1 Overview

Introduction

The display (screen) and operation (e.g. hardkeys and softkeys) of the SINUMERIK Operate
user interface use the operator panel front.

In this example, the OP 010 operator panel front is used to illustrate the components that are
available for operating the controller and machine tool.

Operator controls and indicators

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4 Numerical key group
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6 Control key group
7 Hotkey group
8 Cursor key group
9 USB interface
10 Menu select key
11 Menu forward button
12 Machine area button
13 Menu back key

Figure 1-1 View of OP 010 operator panel front

References

A more precise description as well as a view of the other operator panel fronts that can be
used may be found in the following reference:

Operator Components and Networking Manual; SINUMERIK 840D sl/840Di sl

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1.2.2 Keys of the operator panel

The following keys and key combinations are available for operation of the controller and the
machine tool.

Keys and key combinations

Key Function

<ALARM CANCEL>

<CHANNEL>

<HELP>

<NEXT WINDOW>

<NEXT WINDOW> + <SHIFT>

Cancels alarms and messages that are marked with this symbol.

Advances for several channels.

Calls the context-sensitive online help for the selected window.

*

• Toggles between the windows.

• For a multi-channel view or for a multi-channel functionality,

switches within a channel gap between the upper and lower
window.

• Selects the first entry in selection lists and in selection fields.

• Moves the cursor to the beginning of a text.

* on USB keyboards use the <Home> or <Pos 1> key

• Selects the first entry in selection lists and in selection fields.

• Moves the cursor to the beginning of a text.

• Selects a contiguous selection from the current cursor position

up to the target position.

• Selects a contiguous selection from the current cursor position

up to the beginning of a program block.

<NEXT WINDOW> + <ALT>

• Moves the cursor to the first object.

• Moves the cursor in the first column of a table row.

• Moves the cursor to the beginning of a program block.

<NEXT WINDOW> + <CTRL>

• Moves the cursor to the beginning of a program.

• Moves the cursor in the first row of the current column.

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• Moves the cursor to the beginning of a program.

• Moves the cursor in the first row of the current column.

• Selects a contiguous selection from the current cursor position

up to the target position.

• Selects a contiguous selection from the current cursor position

up to the beginning of the program.

<PAGE UP>

<NEXT WINDOW> + <CTRL> + <SHIFT>

Scrolls upwards by one page in a window.

<PAGE UP> + <SHIFT>

In the program manager and in the program editor from the cursor
position, selects directories or program blocks up to the beginning
of the window.

<PAGE UP> + <CTRL>

Positions the cursor to the topmost line of a window.

<PAGE DOWN>

Scrolls downwards by one page in a window.

<PAGE DOWN> + <SHIFT>

In the program manager and in the program editor, from the cursor
position, selects directories or program blocks up to the end of the
window.

<PAGE DOWN> + <CTRL>

Positions the cursor to the lowest line of a window.

<Cursor right>

• Editing box

Opens a directory or program (e.g. cycle) in the editor.

• Navigation

<Cursor right> + <CTRL>

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Moves the cursor further to the right by one character.

• Editing box

Moves the cursor further to the right by one word.

• Navigation

Moves the cursor in a table to the next cell to the right.

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<Cursor left>

• Editing box

Closes a directory or program (e.g. cycle) in the program editor.
If you have made changes, then these are accepted.

• Navigation

Moves the cursor further to the left by one character.

<Cursor left> + <CTRL>

• Editing box

Moves the cursor further to the left by one word.

• Navigation

Moves the cursor in a table to the next cell to the left.

<Cursor up>

• Editing box

Moves the cursor into the next upper field.

• Navigation

– Moves the cursor in a table to the next cell upwards.
– Moves the cursor upwards in a menu screen.

<Cursor up> + <CTRL>

• Moves the cursor in a table to the beginning of the table.

• Moves the cursor to the beginning of a window.

<Cursor up> + <SHIFT>

In the program manager and in the program editor, selects a
contiguous selection of directories and program blocks.

<Cursor down>

• Editing box

Moves the cursor downwards.

• Navigation

– Moves the cursor in a table to the next cell downwards.
– Moves the cursor in a window downwards.

<Cursor down> + <CTRL>

• Navigation

– Moves the cursor in a table to the end of the table.
– Moves the cursor to the end of a window.

• Simulation

Reduces the override.

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<Cursor down> + <SHIFT>

In the program manager and in the program editor, selects a
contiguous selection of directories and program blocks.

<SELECT>

Switches between several specified options in selection drop-down
list boxes and in selection boxes.

Activates checkboxes.
In the program editor and in the program manager, selects a

program block or a program.

<SELECT> + <CTRL>

When selecting table rows, switches between selected and not
selected.

<SELECT> + <SHIFT>

Selects in selection lists and in selection fields the previous entry or
the last entry.

<END>

Moves the cursor to the last entry field in a window, to the end of a
table or a program block.

Selects the last entry in selection lists and in selection fields.

<END> + <SHIFT>

Moves the cursor to the last entry.
Selects a contiguous selection from the cursor position up to the

end of a program block.

<END> + <CTRL>

Moves the cursor to the last entry in the last line of the actual
column or to the end of a program.

<END> + <CTRL> + <SHIFT>

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Moves the cursor to the last entry in the last line of the actual
column or to the end of a program.

Selects a contiguous selection from the cursor position up to the
end of a program block.

<BACKSPACE>

• Editing box

Deletes a character selected to the left of the cursor.

• Navigation

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<BACKSPACE> + <CTRL>

• Editing window

Deletes a word selected to the left of the cursor.

• Navigation

Deletes all of the selected characters to the left of the cursor.

<TAB>

• In the program editor, indents the cursor by one character.

• In the program manager, moves the cursor to the next entry to

the right.

<TAB> + <SHIFT>

• In the program editor, indents the cursor by one character.

• In the program manager, moves the cursor to the next entry to

the left.

<TAB> + <CTRL>

• In the program editor, indents the cursor by one character.

• In the program manager, moves the cursor to the next entry to

the right.

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• In the program editor, indents the cursor by one character.

• In the program manager, moves the cursor to the next entry to

the left.

<CTRL> + <A>

<TAB> + <SHIFT> + <CTRL>

In the actual window, selects all entries (only in the program editor
and program manager).

<CTRL> + <C>

Copies the selected content.

<CTRL> + <E>

Calls the "Ctrl Energy" function.

<CTRL> + <F>

Opens the search dialog in the machine data and setting data lists,
when loading and saving in the MDI editor as well as in the
program manager and in the system data.

<CTRL> + <G>

• Switches in the program editor for ShopMill or ShopTurn

programs between the work plan and the graphic view.

• Switches in the the parameter screen between the help display

and the graphic view.

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<CTRL> + <L>

/

Scrolls the actual user interface through all installed languages one
after the other.

<CTRL> + <SHIFT> + <L>



/

Scrolls the actual user interface through all installed languages in
the inverse sequence.

<CTRL> + <P>

3

Generates a screenshot from the actual user interface and saves it
as file.

<CTRL> + <S>

6

Switches the single block in or out in the simulation.

<CTRL> + <V>

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• Pastes text from the clipboard at the actual cursor position.

• Pastes text from the clipboard at the position of a selected text.

;

<

=

<CTRL> + <X>

Cuts out the selected text. The text is located in the clipboard.

<CTRL> + <Y>

Reactivates changes that were undone (only in the program editor).

<CTRL> + <Z>

Undoes the last action (only in the program editor).

<CTRL> + <ALT> + <C>



&

Creates a complete standard archive (.ARC) on an external data
carrier (USB-FlashDrive) (for 840D sl / 828D).

Note:
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
<CTRL> + <ALT> + <S>



6

Creates a complete standard archive (.ARC) on an external data
carrier (USB-FlashDrive) (for 840D sl).

Creates a complete Easy Archive (.ARD) on an external data
carrier (USB-FlashDrive) (for 828D).

Note:
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
<CTRL> + <ALT> + <D>



'

Backs up the log files on the USB-FlashDrive. If a USB-FlashDrive
is not inserted, then the files are backed-up in the manufacturer's
area of the CF card.

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

'

Backs up the log files on the USB-FlashDrive. If a USB-FlashDrive
is not inserted, then the files are backed-up in the manufacturer's
area of the CF card.

<SHIFT> + <ALT> + <T>

<SHIFT> + <ALT> + <D>



7

Starts "HMI Trace".

<SHIFT> + <ALT> + <T>



7

Exits "HMI Trace".

<ALT> + <S>

6

Opens the editor to enter Asian characters.

<ALT> + <Cursor up>

Moves the block start or block end up in the editor.

<ALT> + <Cursor down>

Moves the block start or block end down in the editor.

<DEL>

• Editing box

• Navigation

Deletes the first character to the right of the cursor.

<DEL> + <CTRL>

<Spacebar>

<Plus>



Deletes all characters.

• Editing box

Deletes the first word to the right of the cursor.

• Navigation

Deletes all characters.

• Editing window

Inserts a space

• Switches between several specified options in selection drop-

down list boxes and in selection boxes.

• Opens a directory which contains the element.

• Increases the size of the graphic view for simulation and traces.

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<Minus>



• Closes a directory which contains the element.

• Reduces the size of the graphic view for simulation and traces.

<Equals>

Opens the calculator in the entry fields.

<Asterisk>



Opens a directory with all of the subdirectories.

<Tilde>

a

Changes the sign of a number between plus and minus.

<INSERT>

• Opens an editing window in the insert mode. Pressing the key

again, exits the window and the entries are undone.

• Opens a selection box and shows the selection possibilities.

• In the machining step program, enters an empty line for G code.

• Changes into the double editor or into the multi-channel view

from the edit mode into the operating mode. You can return to
the edit mode by pressing the key again.

+

<INSERT> + <SHIFT>

For G code programming, for a cycle call activates or deactivates
the edit mode.

<INPUT>

• Completes input of a value in the entry field.

• Opens a directory or a program.

• Inserts an empty program block if the cursor is positioned at the

end of a program block.

• Inserts a character to select a new line and the program block is

split up into two parts.

• In the G code, inserts a new line after the program block.

• In the machining step program, inserts a new line for G code e

• Changes into the double editor or into the multi-channel view

from the edit mode into the operating mode. You can return to
the edit mode by pressing the key again.

<ALARM> - only OP 010 and OP 010C

Calls the "Diagnosis" operating area.

<PROGRAM> - only OP 010 and OP 010C

Calls the "Program Manager" operating area.

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<OFFSET> - only OP 010 and OP 010C

Calls the "Parameter" operating area.

<PROGRAM MANAGER> - only OP 010 and OP 010C

Calls the "Program Manager" operating area.

Menu forward key

Advances in the extended horizontal softkey bar.

Menu back key

Returns to the higher-level menu.

<MACHINE>

Calls the "Machine" operating area.

<MENU SELECT>

Calls the main menu to select the operating area.

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1.3 Machine control panels

1.3.1 Overview

The machine tool can be equipped with a machine control panel by Siemens or with a
specific machine control panel from the machine manufacturer.

You use the machine control panel to initiate actions on the machine tool such as traversing
an axis or starting the machining of a workpiece.

1.3.2 Controls on the machine control panel

In this example, the MCP 483C IE machine control panel is used to illustrate the operator
controls and displays of a Siemens machine control panel.

Overview

(1)

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EMERGENCY STOP button
Activate the button in situations where

• life is at risk.

• there is the danger of a machine or workpiece being damaged.

All drives will be stopped with the greatest possible braking torque.

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(2) Installation locations for control devices (d = 16 mm)
(3)

(4) Program control

(5) Operating modes, machine functions

Machine manufacturer

For additional responses to pressing the Emergency Stop button, please
refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.

RESET

• Stop processing the current programs.

The NCK control remains synchronized with the machine. It is in its initial
state and ready for a new program run.

• Cancel alarm.

<SINGLE BLOCK>
Single block mode on/off.

<CYCLE START>
The key is also referred to as NC Start.
Execution of a program is started.
<CYCLE STOP>
The key is also referred to as NC Stop.
Execution of a program is stopped.

<JOG>
Select "JOG" mode.

...

<TEACH IN>
Select "Teach In" submode.

<MDI>
Select "MDI" mode.

<AUTO>
Select "AUTO" mode.

<REPOS>
Repositions, re-approaches the contour.

<REF POINT>
Approach reference point.

Inc <VAR>(Incremental Feed Variable)
Incremental mode with variable increment size.

Inc (incremental feed)
Incremental mode with predefined increment size of 1, ..., 10000

increments.

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(6) Customer keys

T1 to T15

(7) Traversal axes with rapid traverse superposition and coordinate exchange

;

...

=

Axis keys
Selects an axis.

Machine manufacturer
A machine data code defines how the increment value is

interpreted.



...



Direction keys
Select the traversing direction.

<RAPID>
Traverse axis in rapid traverse while pressing the direction key.

(8) Spindle control with override switch

(9) Feed control with override switch

(10) Keyswitch (four positions)

Figure 1-2 Front view of machine control panel (milling version)

<WCS MCS>
Switches between the workpiece coordinate system (WCS) and machine

coordinate system (MCS).

<SPINDLE STOP>
Stop spindle.

<SPINDLE START>
Spindle is enabled.

<FEED STOP>
Stops execution of the running program and shuts down axis drives.

<FEED START>
Enable for program execution in the current block and enable for ramp-up to

the feedrate value specified by the program.

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1.4 User interface

1.4.1 Screen layout

Overview

 



 

 





1 Active operating area and mode
2 Alarm/message line
3 Program name
4 Channel state and program control
5 Channel operational messages
6 Axis position display in actual value window







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7 Display for

• active tool T

• current feedrate F

• active spindle with current status (S)

• Spindle utilization rate in percent

8 Operating window with program block display
9 Display of active G functions, all G functions, H functions and input window for different functions (for example, skip

blocks, program control)
10 Dialog line to provide additional user notes
11 Horizontal softkey bar
12 Vertical softkey bar

Figure 1-3 User interface

1.4.2 Status display

The status display includes the most important information about the current machine status
and the status of the NCK. It also shows alarms as well as NC and PLC messages.

Depending on your operating area, the status display is made up of several lines:

● Large status display

The status display is made up of three lines in the "Machine" operating area.

● Small status display

In the "Parameter", "Program", "Program Manager", "Diagnosis" and "Start-up" operating
areas, the status display consists of the first line from the large display.

Status display of "Machine" operating area

First line

Display Description
Active operating area

"Machine" operating area
With touch operation, you can change the operating area here.

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Display Description

"Program" operating area

"Program manager" operating area

"Diagnosis" operating area

"Start-up" operating area

Active mode or submode

"Jog" mode

"MDA" mode

"Auto" mode

Alarms and messages

"Teach In" submode

"Repos" submode

"Ref Point" submode

Alarm display
The alarm numbers are displayed in white lettering on a red

background. The associated alarm text is shown in red
lettering.

An arrow indicates that several alarms are active.
An acknowledgment symbol indicates that the alarm can be

acknowledged or canceled.
NC or PLC message
Message numbers and texts are shown in black lettering.
An arrow indicates that several messages are active.
Messages from NC programs do not have numbers and appear

in green lettering.

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Second line

Display Description

Program path and program name

The displays in the second line can be configured.

Machine manufacturer
Please also refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.

Third line

Display Description

Channel operational messages:

Display of channel status.
If several channels are present on the machine, the channel

name is also displayed.
If only one channel is available, only the "Reset" channel status

is displayed.
With touch operation, you can change the channel here.
Display of channel status:
The program was aborted with "Reset".
The program is started.
The program has been interrupted with "Stop".

Display of active program controls:
PRT: no axis motion
DRY: Dry run feedrate
RG0: reduced rapid traverse
M01: programmed stop 1
M101: programmed stop 2 (name varies)
SB1: Single block, coarse (program stops only after blocks

which perform a machine function)
SB2: Data block (program stops after each block)
SB3: Single block, fine (program also only stops after blocks

which perform a machine function in cycles)

Stop: An operator action is usually required.
Wait: No operator action is required.

The machine manufacturer settings determine which program controls are displayed.

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Machine manufacturer
Please also refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.

1.4.3 Actual value window

The actual values of the axes and their positions are displayed.

Work/Machine

The displayed coordinates are based on either the machine coordinate system or the
workpiece coordinate system. The machine coordinate system (Machine), in contrast to the
workpiece coordinate system (Work), does not take any work offsets into consideration.

You can use the "Machine actual values" softkey to toggle between the machine coordinate
system and the workpiece coordinate system.

The actual value display of the positions can also refer to the SZS coordinate system
(settable zero system). However the positions are still output in the Work.

Maximize display

The ENS coordinate system corresponds to the Work coordinate system, reduced by certain
components ($P_TRAFRAME, $P_PFRAME, $P_ISO4FRAME, $P_CYCFRAME), which are
set by the system when machining and are then reset again. By using the ENS coordinate
system, jumps into the actual value display are avoided that would otherwise be caused by
the additional components.

Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Press the ">>" and "Zoom act.val." softkeys.

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Overview of display

Display Meaning
Header columns
Work/Machine Display of axes in selected coordinate system.
Position Position of displayed axes.
Display of distance-to-go The distance-to-go for the current NC block is displayed while the

program is running.

Feed/override The feed acting on the axes, as well as the override, are displayed

in the full-screen version.

Repos offset The distances traversed in manual mode are displayed.

This information is only displayed when you are in the "Repos"
submode.

Collision monitoring
(only 840D sl)

Footer Display of active work offsets and transformations.

The T, F, S values are also displayed in the full-screen version.

The collision avoidance is switched on for the JOG and
MDI or AUTOMATIC modes and at least one active
collision pair is present.

The collision avoidance is switched off for the JOG and
MDI or AUTOMATIC modes or no active collision pair is
present.

See also

Zero offsets (Page 82)

1.4.4 T,F,S window

The most important data concerning the current tool, the feedrate (path feed or axis feed in
JOG) and the spindle is displayed in the T, F, S window.

In addition to the "T, F, S" window name, the following information is also displayed:

Display Meaning
BC (example) Name of the tool carrier
Turning (example) Name of the active kinematic transformation

Active tool carrier rotated in the plane

Active tool carrier swiveled in space

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Tool data

Display Meaning
T
Tool name Name of the current tool
Location Location number of the current tool
D Cutting edge of the current tool

The tool is displayed with the associated tool type symbol corresponding to
the actual coordinate system in the selected cutting edge position.

If the tool is swiveled, then this is taken into account in the display of the
cutting edge position.

In DIN-ISO mode the H number is displayed instead of the cutting edge
number.

H H number (tool offset data record for DIN-ISO mode)

If there is a valid D number, this is also displayed.
Ø Diameter of the current tool
R Radius of the current tool
Z Z value of the current tool
X X value of the current tool

Feed data

Display Meaning
F

Actual feed value

Rapid traverse G0 is active

0.000 No feed is active
Override Display as a percentage

Feed disable

If several axes traverse, is displayed for:

• "JOG" mode: Axis feed for the traversing axis

• "MDA" and "AUTO" mode: Programmed axis feed

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Spindle data

Display Meaning
S
S1 Spindle selection, identification with spindle number and main spindle
Speed Actual value (when spindle turns, display increases)

Setpoint (always displayed, also during positioning)

Symbol

Override Display as a percentage
Spindle utilization

rate

Spindle status
Spindle not enabled
Spindle is turning clockwise
Spindle is turning counterclockwise
Spindle is stationary

Display between 0 and 100%
The upper limit value can be greater than 100%.
See machine manufacturer's specifications.

Note
Display of logical spindles

If the spindle converter is active, logical spindles are displayed in the workpiece coordinate
system. When switching over to the machine coordinate system, the physical spindles are
displayed.

Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

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1.4.5 Current block display

The window of the current block display shows you the program blocks currently being
executed.

Display of current program

The following information is displayed in the running program:

● The workpiece name or program name is entered in the title row.

● The program block which is just being processed appears colored.

Editing a program directly

In the Reset state, you can edit the current program directly.

1. Press the <INSERT> key.

2. Place the cursor at the relevant position and edit the program block.
Direct editing is only possible for G code blocks in the NC memory, not

for external execution.

3. Press the <INSERT> key to exit the program and the edit mode again.

1.4.6 Operation via softkeys and buttons

Operating areas/operating modes

The user interface consists of different windows featuring eight horizontal and eight vertical
softkeys.

You operate the softkeys with the keys next to the softkey bars.

You can display a new window or execute functions using the softkeys.

The operating software is sub-divided into six operating areas (machine, parameter,
program, program manager, diagnosis, startup) and five operating modes or submodes
(JOG, MDA, AUTO, TEACH IN, REF POINT, REPOS).

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Changing the operating area

Press the <MENU SELECT> key and select the desired operating area using

You can call the "Machine" operating area directly using the key on the operator panel.

Changing the operating mode

You can select a mode or submode directly using the keys on the machine control panel or
using the vertical softkeys in the main menu.

the horizontal softkey bar.

Press the <MACHINE> key to select the "machine" operating area.

General keys and softkeys

When the
interface, you can change the horizontal softkey bar within an operating area.
To do so, press the menu forward key.

The

symbol indicates that you are in the expanded softkey bar.
Pressing the key again will take you back to the original horizontal softkey bar.
Use the ">>" softkey to open a new vertical softkey bar.

Use the "<<" softkey to return to the previous vertical softkey bar.

Use the "Return" softkey to close an open window.

Use the "Cancel" softkey to exit a window without accepting the entered
values and return to the next highest window.

When you have entered all the necessary parameters in the parameter screen
form correctly, you can close the window and save the parameters using the
"Accept" softkey. The values you entered are applied to a program.

Use the "OK" softkey to initiate an action immediately, e.g. to rename or
delete a program.

symbol appears to the right of the dialog line on the user

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1.4.7 Entering or selecting parameters

When setting up the machine and during programming, you must enter various parameter
values in the entry fields. The background color of the fields provides information on the
status of the entry field.

Orange background The input field is selected
Light orange background The input field is in edit mode
Pink background The entered value is incorrect

Selecting parameters

Some parameters require you to select from a number of options in the input field. Fields of
this type do not allow you to type in a value.

Procedure

The selection symbol is displayed in the tooltip:

Associated selection fields

There are selection fields for various parameters:

● Selection of units

● Changeover between absolute and incremental dimensions

1. Keep pressing the <SELECT> key until the required setting or unit is
selected.

The <SELECT> key only works if there are several selection options

available.

- OR -
Press the <INSERT> key.

The selection options are displayed in a list.

2. Select the required setting using the <Cursor down> and <Cursor up>

keys.

3. If required, enter a value in the associated input field.

4. Press the <INPUT> key to complete the parameter input.

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Changing or calculating parameters

If you only want to change individual characters in an input field rather than overwriting the
entire entry, switch to insertion mode.

In this mode, you can also enter simple calculation expressions, without having to explicitly
call the calculator. You can execute the four basic calculation types, work with expressions in
brackets as well as generate square roots and squares.

Note
Generating square roots and squares

The extract roots and generate square functions is not available in the parameter screens of
the cycles and functions in the "Program" operating area.

Press the <INSERT> key.
The insert mode is activated.

You can navigate within the input field using the <Cursor left> and
<Cursor right> keys.

Use the <BACKSPACE> and <DEL> key to delete individual characters.

+ <*> Enter the multiplication characters using the <SHIFT> + <*> keys.

+ </> Enter the division character using the <SHIFT> + </> keys.

Enter bracket expressions using the <SHIFT> + <(> and <SHIFT> + <)>

keys.

+ <)>

+ <number> Enter "r" or "R" as well as the number x from which you would like to

5

extract the root.

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generate the square.

Close the value entry using the <INPUT> key and the result is
transferred into the field.

Accepting parameters

When you have correctly entered all necessary parameters, you can close the window and
save your settings.

You cannot accept the parameters if they are incomplete or obviously erroneous. In this
case, you can see from the dialog line which parameters are missing or were entered
incorrectly.

Press the "OK" softkey.

- OR -

Press the "Accept" softkey.

1.4.8 Pocket calculator

You can use the calculator to quickly calculate parameter values during programming. If, for
example, the diameter of a workpiece is only dimensioned indirectly in the workpiece
drawing, i.e., the diameter must be derived from the sum of several other dimension
specifications, you can calculate the diameter directly in the input field of this parameter.

Calculation methods

The following arithmetic operations are available:

● Addition

● Subtraction

● Multiplication

● Division

● Calculation with parentheses

● Square root of x

● x squared

You can input a maximum of 256 characters in a field.

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Procedure

1. Position the cursor on the desired entry field.

2. Press the <=> key.

The calculator is displayed.

3. Input the arithmetic statement.
You can use arithmetic symbols, numbers, and commas.

4. Press the equals symbol on the calculator.

- OR -

Press the "Calculate" softkey.

- OR -

Press the <INPUT> key.

The new value is calculated and displayed in the entry field of the
calculator.

5. Press the "Accept" softkey.
The calculated value is accepted and displayed in the entry field of the

window.

Note
Input order for functions

When using the square root or squaring functions, make sure to press the "R" or "S" function
keys, respectively, before entering a number.

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1.4.9 Context menu

When you right-click, the context menu opens and provides the following functions:

● Cut

Cut Ctrl+X

● Copy

Copy Ctrl+C

● Paste

Paste Ctrl+V

Program editor

Additional functions are available in the editor

● Undo the last change

Undo Ctrl+Z

● Redo the changes that were undone

Redo Ctrl+Y

Up to 10 changes can be undone.

1.4.10 Touch operation

If you have an operator panel with a touch screen, you can perform the following functions
with touch operation:

Operating area switchover

You can display the operating area menu by touching the display symbol for

Channel switchover

the active operating area in the status display.

You can switch over to the next channel by touching the channel display
in the status display.

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1.4.11 Changing the user interface language

Procedure

1. Select the "Start-up" operating area.

2. Press the "Change language" softkey.

3. Position the cursor on the desired language.

- OR -

The "Language selection" window opens. The language set last is
selected.

4. Press the "OK" softkey.

Press the <INPUT> key.

The user interface changes to the selected language.

Note
Changing the language directly on the input screens

You can switch between the user interface languages available on the controller directly on
the user interface by pressing the key combination <CTRL + L>.

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1.4.12 Entering Asian characters

You have the possibility of entering Asian characters.

Note
Call the input editor with <Alt + S>

The input editor can only be called there where it is permissible to enter Asian characters.

You can select a character by using the Pinyin phonetic notation, which enables Chinese
characters to be expressed by combining Latin letters.

The editor is available for the following Asian languages:

● Simplified Chinese

● Traditional Chinese

● Korean

Note

You require a special keyboard to enter Korean characters.

Structure of editor

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Functions

Pinyin input

Editing of the dictionary

Input of Latin letters

Precondition

The control has been set to Chinese or Korean.

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Procedure

Editing characters

1. Open the screen form and position the cursor on the entry field and

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+

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2. Enter the desired phonetic notation.

4. By keeping the <Cursor down> key pressed, displays all the entered

press the <Alt +S> keys.
The editor is displayed.

3. Click the <Cursor down> key to access the dictionary.

phonetic notations and the associated selection characters.

5. Press the <BACKSPACE> softkey to delete entered phonetic notations.

6. Press the number key to insert the associated character.
When a character is selected, the editor records the frequency with

which it is selected for a specific phonetic notation and offers this
character at the top of the list when the editor is next opened.

Editing the dictionary

1. Select the dictionary editing function in the selection box.
The editor provides a further line in which the combined characters and

phonetic notations are displayed.

2. Enter the desired phonetic notation in the phonetic input field.
Various characters are displayed for this phonetic notation, from which

you can select a character by entering either of the appropriate number
(1 to 9).

You can toggle the input cursor between the compound phonetic
notations field and the phonetic input field by pressing the <TAB> key.

Combined characters are cancelled via the <BACKSPACE> key.

3. Press the <SELECT> key to take a combined phonetic notation into the
dictionary.

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1.4.13 Protection levels

The input and modification of data in the control system is protected by passwords at
sensitive places.

Access protection via protection levels

The input or modification of data for the following functions depends on the protection level
setting:

● Tool offsets

● Zero offsets

● Setting data

● Program creation / program editing

Note
Configuring access levels for softkeys

You have the option of providing softkeys with protection levels or completely hiding
them.

References

Softkeys

For additional information, please refer to the following documentation:

Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl

Machine operating area Protection level

End user
(protection level 3)

Parameters operating area Protection level
Tool management lists

Keyswitch 3
(protection level 4)

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Diagnostics operating area Protection level

Keyswitch 3
(protection level 4)

User
(protection level 3)

User
(protection level 3)

Manufacturer
(protection level 1)

User
(protection level 3)

Service
(protection level 2)

Start-up operating area Protection levels

End user
(protection level 3)

Keyswitch 3
(protection level 4)

Keyswitch 3
(protection level 4)

Keyswitch 3
(protection level 4)

Keyswitch 3
(protection level 4)

Service
(protection level 2)

End user
(protection level 3)

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1.4.14 Online help in SINUMERIK Operate

A comprehensive context-sensitive online help is stored in the control system.

● A brief description is provided for each window and, if required, step-by-step instructions
for the operating sequences.

● A detailed help is provided in the editor for every entered G code. You can also display all
G functions and take over a selected command directly from the help into the editor.

● A help page with all parameters is provided on the input screen in the cycle programming.

● Lists of the machine data

● Lists of the setting data

● Lists of the drive parameters

● List of all alarms

Procedure

Calling context-sensitive online help

1. You are in an arbitrary window of an operating area.

2. Press the <HELP> key or on an MF2 keyboard, the <F12> key.
The help page of the currently selected window is opened in a

subscreen.

3. Press the "Full screen" softkey to use the entire user interface for the

Calling a topic in the table of contents

display of the online help.

Press the "Full screen" softkey again to return to the subscreen.

4. If further helps are offered for the function or associated topics, position
the cursor on the desired link and press the "Follow reference" softkey.

The selected help page is displayed.

5. Press the "Back to reference" softkey to jump back to the previous help.

1. Press the "Table of contents" softkey.
Depending on which technology you are using, the Operating Manuals

"Operator control Milling", "Operator control Turning" or "Operator
control Universal" as well as the "Programming" Programming Manual
are displayed.

2. Select the desired manual with the <Cursor down> and <Cursor up>
keys.

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3 Press the <Cursor right> or <INPUT> key or double-click to open the

manual and the section.

4. Navigate to the desired topic with the "Cursor down" key.

5. Press the <Follow reference> softkey or the <INPUT> key to display the
help page for the selected topic.

6. Press the "Current topic" softkey to return to the original help.

Searching for a topic

1. Press the "Search" softkey.
The "Search in Help for:" window is opened.

2. Activate the "Full text " checkbox to search in all help pages.
If the checkbox is not activated, a search is performed in the table of

contents and in the index.

3. Enter the desired keyword in the "Text" field and press the "OK" softkey.
If you enter the search term on the operator panel, replace an umlaut

(accented character) by an asterisk (*) as dummy.
All entered terms and sentences are sought with an AND operation. In

this way, only documents and entries that satisfy all the search criteria
are displayed.

4. Press the "Keyword index" softkey if you only want to display the index
of the operating and programming manual.

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Displaying alarm descriptions and machine data

1. If messages or alarms are pending in the "Alarms", "Messages" or

Displaying and inserting a G code command in the editor

"Alarm Log" window, position the cursor at the appropriate display and
press the <HELP> or the <F12> key.

The associated alarm description is displayed.

2. If you are in the "Start-up" operating area in the windows for the display
of the machine, setting and drive data, position the cursor on the
desired machine data or drive parameter and press the <HELP> or the
<F12> key.

The associated data description is displayed.

1. A program is opened in the editor.
Position the cursor on the desired G code command and press the

<HELP> or the <F12> key.
The associated G code description is displayed.

2. Press the "Display all G functions" softkey.

3. With the aid of the search function, select, for example, the desired G
code command.

4. Press the "Transfer to editor" softkey.
The selected G function is taken into the program at the cursor position.

5. Press the "Exit help" softkey again to close the help.

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2.1 Switching on and switching off

Start-up

2

When the control starts up, the main screen opens according to the operating mode
specified by the machine manufacturer. In general, this is the main screen for the "REF
POINT" submode.

Machine manufacturer
Please also refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.

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2.2 Approaching a reference point

2.2 Approaching a reference point

2.2.1 Referencing axes

Your machine tool can be equipped with an absolute or incremental path measuring system.
An axis with incremental path measuring system must be referenced after the controller has
been switched on – however, an absolute path measuring system does not have to be
referenced.

For the incremental path measuring system, all the machine axes must therefore first
approach a reference point, the coordinates of which are known to be relative to the machine
zero-point.

Sequence

Prior to the approach, the axes must be in a position from where they can approach the
reference point without a collision.

The axes can also all approach the reference point simultaneously, depending on the
manufacturer’s settings.

Procedure

Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

NOTICE

Risk of collision

If the axes are not in a collision-free position, you must first traverse them to safe positions
in "JOG" or "MDI" mode.

You must follow the axis motions directly on the machine!

Ignore the actual value display until the axes have been referenced!

The software limit switches are not active!

1. Press the <JOG> key.

2. Press the <REF. POINT> key.

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The axis is referenced as soon as the reference point is reached. The actual value display is
set to the reference point value.

From now on, path limits, such as software limit switches, are active.

End the function via the machine control panel by selecting operating mode "AUTO" or
"JOG".

3. Select the axis to be traversed.

4. Press the <-> or <+> key.
The selected axis moves to the reference point.
If you have pressed the wrong direction key, the action is not accepted

and the axes do not move.

A symbol is shown next to the axis if it has been referenced.

2.2.2 User agreement

If you are using Safety Integrated (SI) on your machine, you will need to confirm that the
current displayed position of an axis corresponds to its actual position on the machine when
you reference an axis. Your confirmation is the requirement for the availability of other Safety
Integrated functions.

You can only give your user agreement for an axis after it has approached the reference
point.

The displayed axis position always refers to the machine coordinate system (Machine).

Option

User agreement with Safety Integrated is only possible with a software option.

Procedure

1. Select the "Machine" operating area.

2. Press the <REF POINT> key.

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It shows a list of all machine axes with their current position and SI

5. Position the cursor in the "Acknowledgement" field for the axis in

The selected axis is marked with an "x" meaning "safely referenced"

3. Select the axis to be traversed.

4. Press the <-> or <+> key.
The selected axis moves to the reference point and stops. The

coordinate of the reference point is displayed.

The axis is marked with

5. Press the "User enable" softkey.
The "User Agreement" window opens.

position.

question.

6. Activate the acknowledgement with the <SELECT> key.

in the "Acknowledgement" column.

By pressing the <SELECT> key again, you deactivate the

acknowledgement again.

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2.3 Modes and mode groups

2.3.1 General

You can work in three different operating modes.

"JOG" mode

"JOG" mode is used for the following preparatory actions:

● Approach reference point, i.e. the machine axis is referenced

● Preparing a machine for executing a program in automatic mode, i.e. measuring tools,
measuring the workpiece and, if necessary, defining the work offsets used in the program

● Traversing axes, e.g. during a program interruption

● Positioning axes

Select "JOG"

"REF POINT" operating mode

The "REF POINT" operating mode is used to synchronize the control and the machine. For
this purpose, you approach the reference point in "JOG" mode.

Selecting "REF POINT"

"REPOS" operating mode

The "REPOS" operating mode is used for repositioning to a defined position. After a program
interruption (e.g. to correct tool wear values) move the tool away from the contour in "JOG"
mode.

Press the <JOG> key.

Press the <REF POINT> key.

The distances traversed in "JOG" mode are displayed in the actual value window as the
"Repos" offset.

"REPOS" offsets can be displayed in the machine coordinate system (MCS) or workpiece
coordinate system (WCS).

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Selecting "Repos"

Press the <REPOS> key.

"MDI" mode (Manual Data Input)

In "MDI" mode, you can enter and execute G code commands non-modally to set up the
machine or to perform a single action.

Selecting "MDI"

Press the <MDI> key.

"AUTO" mode

In automatic mode, you can execute a program completely or only partially.

Select "AUTO"

"TEACH IN" operating mode

"TEACH IN" is available in the "AUTO" and "MDI" operating modes.

There you may create, edit and execute part programs (main programs or subroutines) for
motional sequences or simple workpieces by approaching and saving positions.

Selecting "Teach In"

Press the <AUTO> key.

Press the <TEACH IN> key.

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2.3 Modes and mode groups

2.3.2 Modes groups and channels

Every channel behaves like an independent NC. A maximum of one part program can be
processed per channel.

● Control with 1channel

One mode group exists.

● Control with several channels

Channels can be grouped to form several "mode groups."

Example

Control with 4 channels, where machining is carried out in 2 channels and 2 other channels
are used to control the transport of the new workpieces.

Mode group 1 channel 1 (machining)

Channel 2 (transport)

Mode group 2 channel 3 (machining)

Channel 4 (transport)

Mode groups (MGs)

Technologically-related channels can be combined to form a mode group.

Axes and spindles of the same mode group can be controlled by one or more channels.

An operating mode group is in one of "Automatic", "JOG" or "MDI" operating modes, i.e.,
several channels of an operating mode group can never assume different operating modes.

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2.3 Modes and mode groups

2.3.3 Channel switchover

It is possible to switch between channels when several are in use. Since individual channels
may be assigned to different mode groups, a channel switchover command is also an implicit
mode switchover command.

When a channel menu is available, all of the channels are displayed on softkeys and can be
switched over.

Changing the channel

Press the <CHANNEL> key.

The channel changes over to the next channel.

- OR -
If the channel menu is available, a softkey bar is displayed. The active

channel is highlighted.
Another channel can be selected by pressing one of the other softkeys.

References

Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl

Channel switchover via touch operation

On the HT 8 and when using a touch screen operator panel, you can switch to the next
channel or display the channel menu via touch operation in the status display.

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2.4 Settings for the machine

2.4.1 Switching over the coordinate system (MCS/WCS)

The coordinates in the actual value display are relative to either the machine coordinate
system or the workpiece coordinate system.

By default, the workpiece coordinate system is set as a reference for the actual value
display.

The machine coordinate system (MCS), in contrast to the workpiece coordinate system
(WCS), does not take into account any zero offsets, tool offsets and coordinate rotation.

Procedure

1. Select the "Machine" operating area.

2. Press the <JOG> or <AUTO> key.

3. Press the "Act.vls. MCS" softkey.

The machine coordinate system is selected.

Machine manufacturer
The softkey to changeover the coordinate system can be hidden. Please refer to the

machine manufacturer's specifications.

The title of the actual value window changes in the MCS.

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2.4.2 Switching the unit of measurement

You can set millimeters or inches as the unit of measurement. Switching the unit of
measurement always applies to the entire machine. All required information is automatically
converted to the new unit of measurement, for example:

● Positions

● Tool offsets

● Work offsets

Machine manufacturer
Please also refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.

Proceed as follows

1. Select <JOG> or <AUTO> mode in the "Machine" operating area.

2. Press the menu forward key and the "Settings" softkey.

The softkey label changes to "Switch to metric".

A new vertical softkey bar appears.

3. Press the "Switch to inch" softkey.
A prompt asks you whether you really want to switch over the unit of

measurement.

4. Press the "OK" softkey.

The unit of measurement applies to the entire machine.

5. Press the "Switch to metric" softkey to set the unit of measurement of
the machine to metric again.

See also

Default settings for manual mode (Page 116)

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2.4.3 Setting the zero offset

You can enter a new position value in the actual value display for individual axes when a
settable zero offset is active.

The difference between the position value in the machine coordinate system MCS and the
new position value in the workpiece coordinate system WCS is saved permanently in the
currently active zero offset (e.g. G54).

Relative actual value

Further, you also have the possibility of entering position values in the relative coordinate
system.

Note

The new actual value is only displayed. The relative actual value has no effect on the axis
positions and the active zero offset.

Resetting the relative actual value

Press the "Delete REL" softkey.

The actual values are deleted.

The softkeys to set the zero point in the relative coordinate system are only available if the
corresponding machine data is set.

Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Precondition

The controller is in the workpiece coordinate system.

The actual value can be set in both the Reset and Stop state.

Note
Setting the WO in the Stop state

If you enter the new actual value in the Stop state, the changes made are only visible and
only take effect when the program is continued.

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Procedure

1. Select the "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.

2. Press the "Set WO" softkey.

- OR -
Press the ">>", "REL act. vals" and "Set REL" softkeys to set position

values in the relative coordinate system.

- OR -

Resetting the actual value

3. Enter the new required position value for Z, X or Y directly in the actual

value display (you can toggle between the axes with the cursor keys)
and press the <INPUT> key to confirm the entries.

Press softkey "Z=0", "X=0" or "Y=0" (if there is a Y axis), to set the

required position to zero.

Press the "Delete active WO" softkey.

The offset is deleted permanently.

NOTICE

Irreversible active zero offset

The current active zero offset is irreversibly deleted by this action.

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2.5 Measuring the tool

The geometries of the machining tool must be taken into consideration when executing a
part program. These are stored as tool offset data in the tool list. Each time the tool is called,
the control considers the tool offset data.

When programming the part program, you only need to enter the workpiece dimensions from
the production drawing. After this, the controller independently calculates the individual tool
path.

Drilling and milling tools

You can determine the tool offset data, i.e. the length and radius or diameter, either manually
or automatically with tool probes.

Turning tools (only for milling/turning machine)

You can specify the tool offset data, i.e. the length, either manually or automatically using a
tool probe.

Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications

See also

Tool dimensioning (Page 584)

Measuring the tool (Page 596)

2.5.1 Measuring a tool manually

When measuring manually, traverse the tool manually to a known reference point in order to
determine the tool dimensions in the X and Z directions. The control system then calculates
the tool offset data from the position of the tool carrier reference point and the reference
point.

Reference point

The workpiece edge is used as the reference point when measuring length X and length Z.
The chuck of the main or counterspindle can also be used when measuring in the Z
direction.

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You specify the position of the workpiece edge during the measurement.

Note
Lathes with B axis

For lathes with a B axis, execute the tool change and alignment in the T, S, M window before
performing the measurement.

Procedure

1. Select "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.

2. Press the "Meas. tool" softkey.

3. Press the "Manual" softkey.

4. Press the "Select tool” softkey.

The "Tool selection" window is opened.

5. Select the tool that you wish to measure.

The cutting edge position and the radius or diameter of the tool must
already be entered in the tool list.

6. Press the "In manual" softkey.

The tool is accepted into the "Length Manual" window.

7. Press the "X" or "Z" softkey, depending on which tool length you want to

measure.

8. Scratch the required edge using the tool.

9. If you do not wish to keep the tool at the workpiece edge, then press the

"Save position" softkey.
The tool position is saved and the tool can be retracted from the

workpiece. For instance, this can be practical if the workpiece diameter
still has to be subsequently measured.

If the tool can remain at the workpiece edge, then after scratching you
can directly continue with step 11.

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10. Enter the position of the workpiece edge in X0 or Z0.
If no value is entered for X0 or Z0, the value is taken from the actual

value display.

11. Press the "Set length" softkey.
The tool length is calculated automatically and entered in the tool list.

Whereby the cutting edge position and tool radius or diameter are
automatically taken into consideration as well.

Note

Tool measurement is only possible with an active tool.

2.5.2 Measuring a tool with a tool probe

During automatic measuring, you determine the tool dimensions in the directions X and Z
with the aid of a probe.

References

You have the possibility of measuring a tool using a tool holder that can be orientated (tool
carrier, swivel).

The function "Measure with tool carrier that can be orientated" is implemented for lathes with
a swivel axis around Y and associated tool spindle. The swivel axis can be used to align the
tool on the X/Z level. The swivel axis can assume any position around Y to measure turning
tools. Multiples of 90° are permitted for milling and drilling tools. Multiples of 180° are
possible when positioning the tool spindle.

Note
Lathes with B axis

For lathes with a B axis, execute the tool change and alignment in the T, S, M window before
performing the measurement.

For further information about lathes with B axis, please refer to the following reference:

Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate / SINUMERIK 840D sl

The tool offset data is then calculated from the known position of the tool carrier reference
point and the probe.

The corresponding windows can be adapted to the measurement tasks in order to
automatically measure tools.

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Adapting the user interface to calibrating and measuring functions

The following selection options can be switched-in or switched-out:

● Calibration plane, measurement plane

● Probe

● Calibration feedrate (measuring feedrate)

Preconditions

● If you wish to measure your tools with a tool probe, the machine manufacturer must
parameterize special measuring functions for that purpose.

● Enter the cutting edge position and the radius or diameter of the tool in the tool list before
performing the actual measurement. If the tool is measured using a tool carrier that can
be orientated, then the cutting edge position must be entered into the tool list
corresponding to the initial tool carrier position.

● Calibrate the probe first.

Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Procedure

1. Insert the tool that you want to measure.

If the tool is to be measured using a tool carrier that can be orientated,
then at this position the tool should be aligned in the same way that it
will be subsequently measured.

2. Select the "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.

3. Press the "Meas. tool" and "Automatic" softkeys.

Press the "X" or "Z" softkey, depending on which tool length you want to

measure.

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4. Manually position the tool in the vicinity of the tool probe in such a way

that any collisions can be avoided when the tool probe is being
traversed in the corresponding direction.

5. Press the <CYCLE START> key.
The automatic measuring process is started, i.e. the tool is traversed at

the measurement feedrate to the probe and back again.
The tool length is calculated and entered in the tool list. Whereby the

cutting edge position and tool radius or diameter are automatically taken
into consideration as well.

If turning tools with tool carrier that can be oriented are measured
around Y using any positions (not multiples of 90°) of the swivel axis,
then it should be taken into consideration that the turning tool is
measured with the same tool position in both axes X/Z, assuming that
this is possible.

2.5.3 Calibrating the tool probe

Sequence

Procedure

To be able to measure your tools automatically, you must first determine the position of the
tool probe in the machine area in relation to the machine zero.

Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

The calibrating tool must be a turning tool type (roughing or finishing tool). Cutting edge
positions 1 - 4 can be used for the tool probe calibration. You must enter the length and the
radius or diameter of the calibrating tool in the tool list.

Calibrate the probe in all directions in which you wish to subsequently perform
measurements.

1. Change the calibrating tool.

2. Select the "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.

3. Press the "Meas. tool" and "Calibrate probe" softkeys.

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4. Press the "X" or "Z" softkey, depending on which point of the tool probe
you wish to determine first.

5. Select the direction (+ or -), in which you would like to approach the tool
probe.

6. Position the calibrating tool in the vicinity of the tool probe in such a way
that any collisions can be avoided when the first point of the tool probe
is being approached.

7. Press the <CYCLE START> key.
The calibration process is started, i.e. the calibrating tool is

automatically traversed at the measurement feedrate to the probe and
back again. The position of the tool probe is determined and saved in an
internal data area.

8. Repeat the process for the other other points of the tool probe.

2.5.4 Measuring a tool with a magnifying glass

You can also use a magnifying glass to determine the tool dimensions, if this is available on
the machine.

In this case, SINUMERIK Operate calculates the tool offset data from the known positions of
the tool carrier reference point and the cross-hairs of the magnifying glass.

Procedure

Note
Lathes with B axis

For lathes with a B axis, execute the tool change and alignment in the T, S, M window before
performing the measurement.

1. Select the "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.

2. Press the "Meas. tool" softkey.

3. Press the "Zoom" softkey.

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4. Press the "Select tool” softkey.
The "Tool selection" window is opened.

5. Select the tool that you wish to measure.
The cutting edge position and the radius or diameter of the tool must

already be entered in the tool list.

6. Press the "In manual" softkey.
The tool is accepted in the "Zoom" window.

7. Traverse the tool towards the magnifying glass and align the tool tip P
with the magnifying glass cross-hairs.

Press the "Set length" softkey.

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2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero

The reference point for programming a workpiece is always the workpiece zero. To
determine this zero point, measure the length of the workpiece and save the position of the
cylinder's face surface in the direction Z in a zero offset. This means that the position is
stored in the coarse offset and existing values in the fine offset are deleted.

Calculation

When the workpiece zero / zero offset is calculated, the tool length is automatically taken
into account.

Measuring only

If you wish to measure the workpiece zero in "Measuring Only" mode, the measured values
are merely displayed without any changes being made to the coordinate system.

Adapting the user interface to the measurement functions

The following selection options can be switched-in or switched-out:

Requirement

● Calibration plane, measuring plane (only 840D sl)

● Zero offset as basis for the measuring process (only 840D sl)

● Number of the probe calibration data record (only 840D sl)

● Offset target, settable zero offset

● Offset target, basis reference

● Offset target, global basic zero offset (only 840D sl)

● Offset target, channel-specific basic zero offset (only 840D sl)

Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

The requirement for measuring the workpiece is that a tool with known lengths is in the
machining position.

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Procedure

1. Select "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.

2. Press the "Workpiece zero" softkey.

- OR -

The "Set Edge" window opens.

3. Select "Measuring only" if you only want to display the measured
values.

Select the desired zero offset in which you want to store the zero point

(e.g. basis reference).

- OR -
Press the "Zero offset" softkey and select the zero offset in which the

zero point is to be saved in the "Zero Offset – G54 … G599" window
that opens and press the "In Manual" softkey.

You return to the "Set Edge" window.

4. Traverse the tool in the Z direction and scratch the workpiece.

5. Enter the position setpoint of the workpiece edge Z0 and press the "Set

ZO" softkey.

Note
Settable zero offsets

The labeling of the softkeys for the settable zero offsets varies, i.e. the settable zero offsets
configured on the machine are displayed (examples: G54…G57, G54…G505, G54…G599).

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

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2.7 Zero offsets

Following reference point approach, the actual value display for the axis coordinates is
based on the machine zero (M) of the machine coordinate system (Machine). The program
for machining the workpiece, however, is based on the workpiece zero (W) of the workpiece
coordinate system (Work). The machine zero and workpiece zero are not necessarily
identical. The distance between the machine zero and the workpiece zero depends on the
workpiece type and how it is clamped. This zero offset is taken into account during execution
of the program and can be a combination of different offsets.

Following reference point approach, the actual value display for the axis coordinates is
based on the machine zero of the machine coordinate system (Machine).

The actual value display of the positions can also refer to the SZS coordinate system
(settable zero system). The position of the active tool relative to the workpiece zero is
displayed.

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When the machine zero is not identical to the workpiece zero, at least one offset (base offset
or zero offset) exists in which the position of the workpiece zero is saved.

Base offset

The base offset is a zero offset that is always active. If you have not defined a base offset, its
value will be zero. The base offset is specified in the "Zero Offset - Base" window.

Coarse and fine offsets

Every zero offset (G54 to G57, G505 to G599) consists of a coarse offset and a fine offset.
You can call the zero offsets from any program (coarse and fine offsets are added together).

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You can save the workpiece zero, for example, in the coarse offset, and then store the offset
that occurs when a new workpiece is clamped between the old and the new workpiece zero
in the fine offset.

Note
Deselect fine offset (only 840D sl)

You have the option of deselecting the fine offset using machine data MD18600
$MN_MM_FRAME_FINE_TRANS

See also

Actual value window (Page 42)

2.7.1 Display active zero offset

The following zero offsets are displayed in the "Zero Offset - Active" window:

● Zero offsets, for which active offsets are included, or for which values are entered.

● Settable zero offsets

● Total zero offset

This window is generally used only for monitoring.

The availability of the offsets depends on the setting.

Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

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Procedure

1. Select the "Parameter" operating area.

2. Press the "Zero offset" softkey.

Note
Further details on zero offsets

If you would like to see further details about the specified offsets or if you would like to
change values for the rotation, scaling or mirroring, press the "Details" softkey.

The "Zero Offset - Active" window is opened.

2.7.2 Displaying the zero offset "overview"

The active offsets or system offsets are displayed for all set-up axes in the "Zero Offset ­Overview" window.

In addition to the offset (course and fine), the rotation, scaling and mirroring defined using
this are also displayed.

This window is generally used only for monitoring.

Display of active zero offsets

Zero offsets
DRF Displays the handwheel axis offset.
Rotary table reference Displays the additional zero offsets programmed with $

P_PARTFRAME.

Basic reference Displays the additional zero offsets programmed with $P_SETFRAME.

Access to the system offsets is protected via a keyswitch.
External ZO frame Displays the additional zero offsets programmed with $P_EXTFRAME.
Total base ZO Displays all effective basis offsets.

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Zero offsets
G500 Displays the zero offsets activated with G54 - G599.

Under certain circumstances, you can change the data using "Set ZO",
i.e. you can correct a zero point that has been set.

Tool reference Displays the additional zero offsets programmed with

$P_TOOLFRAME.
Workpiece reference Displays the additional zero offsets programmed with $P_WPFRAME.
Programmed ZO Displays the additional zero offsets programmed with $P_PFRAME.
Cycle reference Displays the additional zero offsets programmed with $P_CYCFRAME.
Total ZO Displays the active zero offset, resulting from the total of all zero

offsets.

Procedure

1. Select the "Parameter" operating area.

2 Press the "Zero offset" and "Overview" softkeys.

The "Zero Offsets - Overview" window opens.

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2.7.3 Displaying and editing base zero offset

The defined channel-specific and global base offsets, divided into coarse and fine offsets,
are displayed for all set-up axes in the "Zero offset - Base" window.

Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Procedure

1. Select the "Parameter" operating area.

2. Press the "Zero offset" softkey.

3. Press the "Base" softkey.
The "Zero Offset - Base" window is opened.

4. You can edit the values directly in the table.

Note
Activate base offsets

The offsets specified here are immediately active.

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2.7.4 Displaying and editing settable zero offset

All settable offsets, divided into coarse and fine offsets, are displayed in the "Zero Offset ­G54..G599" window.

Rotation, scaling and mirroring are displayed.

Procedure

1. Select the "Parameter" operating area.

2. Press the "Zero offset" softkey.

4. You can edit the values directly in the table.

3. Press the "G54…G599" softkey.
The "Zero Offset - G54..G599" window is opened.
Note
The labeling of the softkeys for the settable zero offsets varies, i.e. the

settable zero offsets configured on the machine are displayed
(examples: G54…G57, G54…G505, G54…G599).

Please observe the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Note
Activate settable zero offsets

The settable zero offsets must first be selected in the program before they have an impact.

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2.7.5 Displaying and editing details of the zero offsets

For each zero offset, you can display and edit all data for all axes. You can also delete zero
offsets.

For every axis, values for the following data will be displayed:

● Coarse and fine offsets

● Rotation

● Scaling

● Mirroring

Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Note

Procedure

Settings for rotation, scaling and mirroring are specified here and can only be changed here.

1. Select the "Parameter" operating area.

2. Press the "Zero offset" softkey.

3. Press the "Active", "Base" or "G54…G599" softkey.
The corresponding window appears.

4. Place the cursor on the desired zero offset to view its details.

5. Press the "Details" softkey.

A window opens, depending on the selected zero offset, e.g. "Zero

Offset - Details: G54 to G599".

6. You can edit the values directly in the table.

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- OR -
Press the "Clear offset" softkey to reset all entered values.

Press the "ZO +" or "ZO -" softkey to select the next or previous offset,

...

respectively, within the selected area ("Active", "Base", "G54 to G599")
without first having to switch to the overview window.

If you have reached the end of the range (e.g. G599), you will switch
automatically to the beginning of the range (e.g. G54).

These value changes are available in the part program immediately or after "Reset".

Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Press the "Back" softkey to close the window.

2.7.6 Deleting a zero offset

You have the option of deleting zero offsets. This resets the entered values.

Procedure

1. Select the "Parameter" operating area.

2. Press the "Zero offset" softkey.

3. Press the "Active", "Base" or "G54…G599" softkey.

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4. Press the "Details" softkey.

5. Position the cursor on the zero offset you would like to delete.

6. Press the "Clear offset" softkey.

2.7.7 Measuring the workpiece zero

Procedure

1. Select the "Parameters" operating area and press the "Zero offset"
softkey.

2. Press the "G54...G599" softkey and select the zero offset in which the

4. Traverse the tool in the Z direction and scratch it.

zero point is to be saved.

3. Press the "Workpiece zero" softkey.

You change to the "Set Edge" window in the "JOG" mode.

5. Enter the position setpoint of the workpiece edge Z0 and press the "Set
ZO" softkey.

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2.8 Monitoring axis and spindle data

2.8.1 Specify working area limitations

The "Working area limitation" function can be used to limit the range within which a tool can
traverse in all channel axes. These commands allow you to set up protection zones in the
working area which are out of bounds for tool movements.

In this way, you are able to restrict the traversing range of the axes in addition to the limit
switches.

Requirements

You can only make changes in "AUTO" mode when in the RESET condition. These changes
are then immediate.

You can make changes in "JOG" mode at any time. These changes, however, only become
active at the start of a new motion.

Procedure

1. Select the "Parameter" operating area.

2. Press the "Setting data" softkey.

The "Working Area Limitation" window appears.

3. Place the cursor in the required field and enter the new values via the
numeric keyboard.

The upper or lower limit of the protection zone changes according to
your inputs.

4. Click the "active" checkbox to activate the protection zone.

Note

You will find all of the setting data in the "Start-up" operating area under "Machine data" via
the menu forward key.

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2.8.2 Editing spindle data

The speed limits set for the spindles that must not be under- or overshot are displayed in the
"Spindles" window.

You can limit the spindle speeds in fields "Minimum" and "Maximum" within the limit values
defined in the relevant machine data.

Spindle speed limitation at constant cutting rate

In field "Spindle speed limitation at G96", the programmed spindle speed limitation at
constant cutting speed is displayed together with the permanently active limitations.

This speed limitation, for example, prevents the spindle from accelerating to the max. spindle
speed of the current gear stage (G96) when performing tapping operations or machining
very small diameters.

Note

The "Spindle data" softkey only appears if a spindle is configured.

Procedure

1. Select the "Parameter" operating area.

2. Press the "Setting data" and "Spindle data" softkeys.
The "Spindles" window opens.

3. If you want to change the spindle speed, place the cursor on the
"Maximum", "Minimum", or "Spindle speed limitation at G96" and enter a
new value.

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2.8.3 Spindle chuck data

You store the chuck dimensions of the spindles at your machine in the "Spindle chuck data"
window.

Manually measuring a tool

If you want to use the chuck of the main or counter spindle as a reference point during
manual measuring, specify the chuck dimension ZC.

Main spindle

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The length of the tailstock (ZR) and the diameter of the tailstock (XR) of the spindle screen
are needed for the display of the tailstock in the simulation.

1. Select the "Parameter" operating area.

2. Press softkeys "Setting data" and "Spindle chuck data".
The "Spindle chuck data" window opens.

3. Enter the desired parameter.
The settings become active immediately.

See also

Machining with movable counterspindle (Page 517)

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Parameter Description Unit
ZC1 Main spindle chuck dimensions (inc) mm
Jaw type Dimensions of the forward edge or stop edge

• Jaw type 1

• Jaw type 2

ZC3 Chuck dimension, counter-spindle (inc) - only for a counter-spindle that has been

set-up

ZS3 Stop dimension, counter-spindle (inc) - only for a counter-spindle that has been

set-up

ZE3 Jaw dimension, counter-spindle (inc) - only for a counter-spindle that has been

set-up and "Jaw type 2"
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ZR Tailstock length - only for tailstock that has been set-up mm

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2.9 Displaying setting data lists

Procedure

You can display lists with configured setting data.

Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

1. Select the "Parameter" operating area.

2. Press the "Setting data" and "Data lists" softkeys.
The "Setting Data Lists" window opens.

3. Press the "Select data list" softkey and in the "View" list, select the
required list with setting data.

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2.10 Handwheel assignment

You can traverse the axes in the machine coordinate system (Machine) or in the workpiece
coordinate system (Work) via the handwheel.

Software option

All axes are provided in the following order for handwheel assignment:

● Geometry axes

When traversing, the geometry axes taken into account the actual machine status (e.g.
rotations, transformations). All channel machine axes, which are currently assigned to the
geometry axis, are in this case simultaneously traversed.

● Channel machine axes

Channel machine axes are assigned to the particular channel. They can only be
individually traversed, i.e. the actual machine state has no influence.

You require the "Extended operator functions" option for the handwheel offset
(only for 828D).

Procedure

The also applies to channel machine axes, that are declared as geometry axes.

Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

1. Select the "Machine" operating area.

Press the <JOG>, <AUTO> or <MDI> key.

2. Press the menu forward key and the "Handwheel" softkey.
The "Handwheel" window appears.
A field for axis assignment will be offered for every connected

handwheel.

3. Position the cursor in the field next to the handwheel with which you
wish to assign the axis (e.g. No. 1).

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4. Press the corresponding softkey to select the desired axis (e.g. "X").

- OR
Open the "Axis" selection box using the <INSERT> key, navigate to the

desired axis, and press the <INPUT> key.
Selecting an axis also activates the handwheel (e.g., "X" is assigned to

handwheel no. 1 and is activated immediately).

5. Press the "Handwheel" softkey again.

- OR -
Press the "Back" softkey.

The "Handwheel" window closes.

Deactivate handwheel

1. Position the cursor on the handwheel whose assignment you wish to

cancel (e.g. No. 1).

2. Press the softkey for the assigned axis again (e.g. "X").

- OR -
Open the "Axis" selection box using the <INSERT> key, navigate to the

empty field, and press the <INPUT> key.
Clearing an axis selection also clears the handwheel selection (e.g., "X"

is cleared for handwheel no. 1 and is no longer active).

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2.11 MDA

2.11 MDA

In "MDA" mode (Manual Data Automatic mode), you can enter G-code commands block-by­block and immediately execute them for setting up the machine.

You can load an MDA program straight from the Program Manager into the MDA buffer. You
may also store programs which were rendered or changed in the MDA operating window into
any directory of the Program Manager.

Software option

2.11.1 Loading an MDA program from the Program Manager

Procedure

You require the "Extended operator functions" option to load and save MDA
programs (for 828D).

1. Select the "Machine" operating area.

2. Press the <MDI> key.

The MDI editor opens.

3. Press the "Load MDI" softkey.

A changeover is made into the Program Manager.

The "Load in MDI" window opens. It shows you a view of the program
manager.

4. Position the cursor to the corresponding storage location, press the

5. Select the program that you would like to edit or execute in the MDI

"Search" softkey and enter the required search term in the search
dialog if you wish to search for a specific file.

Note: The place holders "*" (replaces any character string) and "?"
(replaces any character) make it easier for you to perform a search.

window.

6. Press the "OK" softkey.
The window closes and the program is ready for operation.

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2.11.2 Saving an MDA program

Procedure

1. Select the "Machine" operating area.

2. Press the <MDI> key.

The MDI editor opens.

3. Create the MDI program by entering the G-code commands using the
operator's keyboard.

4. Press the "Store MDI" softkey.

5. Select the drive to which you want to save the MDI program you

- OR -

The "Save from MDI: Select storage location" window opens. It shows
you a view of the program manager.

created, and place the cursor on the directory in which the program is to
be stored.

Position the cursor to the required storage location, press the "Search"

softkey and enter the required search term in the search dialog if you
wish to search for a specific directory or subdirectory.

Note: The place holders "*" (replaces any character string) and "?"
(replaces any character) make it easier for you to perform a search.

6. Press the "OK" softkey.

When you place the cursor on a folder, a window opens which prompts

you to assign a name.

- OR -

When you place the cursor on a program, you are asked whether the

file should be overwritten.

7. Enter the name for the rendered program and press the "OK" softkey.
The program will be saved under the specified name in the selected

directory.

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2.11.3 Executing an MDA program

Proceed as follows

1. Select the "Machine" operating area.

2. Press the <MDA> key.

3. Input the desired G-code commands using the operator’s keyboard.

The control executes the input blocks.

The MDA editor opens.

4. Press the <CYCLE START> key.

When executing the G-code commands, you can control the sequence as follows:

● Executing the program block-by-block

● Testing the program

Settings under program control

● Setting the test-run feedrate

Settings under program control

2.11.4 Deleting an MDA program

Precondition

The MDA editor contains a program that you created in the MDI window or loaded from the
program manager.

Procedure

Press the "Delete blocks" softkey.

The program blocks displayed in the program window are deleted.

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