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SINUMERIK
SINUMERIK 840D sl/828D Universal
Valid for: SINUMERIK 840D sl / 840DE sl / 828D
Software Version CNC system software for 840D sl/ 840DE sl V4.8 SP1 SINUMERIK Operate for PCU/PC V4.8 SP1
Preface Fundamental safety
instructions
1
Operating Manual
Introduction
Operating with gestures
Setting up the machine
Working in manual mode
Machining the workpiece
Simulating machining
Creating a G code program
Multi-channel view Collision avoidance (only
840D sl)
Tool management
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11
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Managing programs
Teaching in a program
HT 8 Widescreen format multi-
touch panels (840D sl only)
Ctrl-Energy
Easy Message (828D only)
Easy Extend (828D only)
Service Planner (828D only) Edit PLC user program (828D
only) Alarm, error, and system
messages
Appendix
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
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Legal information Warning notice system
This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to prevent damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are graded according to the degree of danger.
DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.
NOTICE indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.
If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to property damage.
Qualified Personnel
The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by personnel qualified for the specific task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions. Qualified personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
Proper use of Siemens products
Note the following:
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Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems. The permissible ambient conditions must be complied with. The information in the relevant documentation must be observed.
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Disclaimer of Liability
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A5E40868517 Ⓟ 05/2017 Subject to change
Copyright © Siemens AG 2006 - 2017. All rights reserved
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Target group
Benefits
Standard scope
This documentation is intended for users of universal machines running the SINUMERIK Operate software.
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.
This documentation describes the functionality of the standard scope. Extensions or changes made by the machine manufacturer are documented by the machine manufacturer.
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.
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Preface.........................................................................................................................................................3
1 Fundamental safety instructions.................................................................................................................15
1.1 General safety instructions.....................................................................................................15
1.2 Industrial security...................................................................................................................16
2 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................17
2.1 Product overview....................................................................................................................17
2.2 Operator panel fronts.............................................................................................................18
2.2.1 Overview................................................................................................................................18
2.2.2 Keys of the operator panel.....................................................................................................20
2.3 Machine control panels..........................................................................................................27
2.3.1 Overview................................................................................................................................27
2.3.2 Controls on the machine control panel...................................................................................27
2.4 Operator interface..................................................................................................................31
2.4.1 Screen layout.........................................................................................................................31
2.4.2 Status display.........................................................................................................................32
2.4.3 Actual value window...............................................................................................................34
2.4.4 T,F,S window.........................................................................................................................36
2.4.5 Current block display..............................................................................................................38
2.4.6 Operation via softkeys and buttons........................................................................................40
2.4.7 Entering or selecting parameters...........................................................................................41
2.4.8 Pocket calculator....................................................................................................................43
2.4.9 Context menu.........................................................................................................................44
2.4.10 Touch operation.....................................................................................................................44
2.4.11 Changing the user interface language...................................................................................45
2.4.12 Entering Chinese characters..................................................................................................46
2.4.12.1 Function - input editor............................................................................................................46
2.4.12.2 Entering Asian characters......................................................................................................48
2.4.12.3 Editing the dictionary..............................................................................................................49
2.4.13 Entering Korean characters...................................................................................................50
2.4.14 Protection levels.....................................................................................................................53
2.4.15 Online help in SINUMERIK Operate......................................................................................54
3 Operating with gestures..............................................................................................................................59
3.1 Touch-sensitive user interface...............................................................................................59
3.2 Finger gestures......................................................................................................................60
4 Setting up the machine...............................................................................................................................63
4.1 Switching on and switching off...............................................................................................63
4.2 Approaching a reference point...............................................................................................64
4.2.1 Referencing axes...................................................................................................................64
4.2.2 User agreement.....................................................................................................................65
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4.3 Modes of operation................................................................................................................66
4.3.1 General information................................................................................................................66
4.3.2 Modes groups and channels..................................................................................................68
4.3.3 Channel switchover................................................................................................................68
4.4 Settings for the machine........................................................................................................69
4.4.1 Switching over the coordinate system (MCS/WCS)...............................................................69
4.4.2 Switching the unit of measurement........................................................................................70
4.4.3 Setting the zero offset............................................................................................................71
4.5 Zero offsets............................................................................................................................73
4.5.1 Display active zero offset.......................................................................................................74
4.5.2 Displaying the zero offset "overview".....................................................................................75
4.5.3 Displaying and editing base zero offset.................................................................................77
4.5.4 Displaying and editing settable zero offset.............................................................................77
4.5.5 Displaying and editing details of the zero offsets...................................................................78
4.5.6 Deleting a zero offset.............................................................................................................80
4.6 Monitoring axis and spindle data............................................................................................81
4.6.1 Specify working area limitations.............................................................................................81
4.6.2 Editing spindle data................................................................................................................81
4.7 Displaying setting data lists....................................................................................................82
4.8 Handwheel assignment..........................................................................................................83
4.9 MDA.......................................................................................................................................85
4.9.1 Loading an MDA program from the Program Manager..........................................................85
4.9.2 Saving an MDA program........................................................................................................86
4.9.3 Editing/executing a MDI program...........................................................................................87
4.9.4 Deleting an MDA program......................................................................................................88
5 Working in manual mode............................................................................................................................89
5.1 General..................................................................................................................................89
5.2 Selecting a tool and spindle ..................................................................................................89
5.2.1 T, S, M windows.....................................................................................................................89
5.2.2 Selecting a tool.......................................................................................................................90
5.2.3 Starting and stopping a spindle manually..............................................................................91
5.2.4 Position spindle......................................................................................................................92
5.3 Traversing axes......................................................................................................................92
5.3.1 Traverse axes by a defined increment...................................................................................93
5.3.2 Traversing axes by a variable increment...............................................................................94
5.4 Positioning axes.....................................................................................................................94
5.5 Manual retraction...................................................................................................................95
5.6 Default settings for manual mode..........................................................................................96
6 Machining the workpiece............................................................................................................................99
6.1 Starting and stopping machining............................................................................................99
6.2 Selecting a program.............................................................................................................100
6.3 Program running-in..............................................................................................................101
6.4 Displaying the current program block...................................................................................102
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6.4.1 Current block display............................................................................................................102
6.4.2 Displaying a basic block ......................................................................................................104
6.4.3 Display program level...........................................................................................................104
6.5 Correcting a program...........................................................................................................105
6.6 Repositioning axes...............................................................................................................106
6.7 Starting execution at a specific point....................................................................................107
6.7.1 Use block search..................................................................................................................107
6.7.2 Continuing program from search target...............................................................................109
6.7.3 Simple search target definition.............................................................................................110
6.7.4 Defining an interruption point as search target....................................................................110
6.7.5 Entering the search target via search pointer......................................................................111
6.7.6 Parameters for block search in the search pointer...............................................................112
6.7.7 Block search mode...............................................................................................................113
6.8 Controlling the program run.................................................................................................115
6.8.1 Program control....................................................................................................................115
6.8.2 Skip blocks...........................................................................................................................116
6.9 Overstore.............................................................................................................................117
6.10 Editing a program.................................................................................................................118
6.10.1 Searching in programs.........................................................................................................119
6.10.2 Replacing program text........................................................................................................121
6.10.3 Copying/pasting/deleting program blocks............................................................................122
6.10.4 Renumbering a program......................................................................................................123
6.10.5 Creating a program block.....................................................................................................124
6.10.6 Opening additional programs...............................................................................................126
6.10.7 Editor settings......................................................................................................................127
6.11 Display and edit user variables ...........................................................................................130
6.11.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................130
6.11.2 Global R parameters............................................................................................................131
6.11.3 R parameters.......................................................................................................................132
6.11.4 Displaying global user data (GUD).......................................................................................134
6.11.5 Displaying channel GUDs....................................................................................................135
6.11.6 Displaying local user data (LUD)..........................................................................................136
6.11.7 Displaying program user data (PUD)...................................................................................137
6.11.8 Searching for user variables................................................................................................138
6.12 Display G and auxiliary functions.........................................................................................139
6.12.1 Selected G functions............................................................................................................139
6.12.2 All G functions......................................................................................................................141
6.12.3 G functions for mold making................................................................................................142
6.12.4 Auxiliary functions................................................................................................................143
6.13 Displaying superimpositions.................................................................................................144
6.14 Displaying status of synchronized actions...........................................................................144
6.15 Displaying the program runtime and counting workpieces...................................................146
6.16 Settings for the automatic mode..........................................................................................148
6.17 Working with DXF files.........................................................................................................150
6.17.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................150
6.17.2 Displaying CAD drawings.....................................................................................................151
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6.17.2.1 Open a DXF file....................................................................................................................151
6.17.2.2 Cleaning a DXF file..............................................................................................................151
6.17.2.3 Enlarging or reducing the CAD drawing...............................................................................152
6.17.2.4 Changing the section...........................................................................................................152
6.17.2.5 Rotating the view..................................................................................................................153
6.17.2.6 Displaying/editing information for the geometric data..........................................................154
6.17.3 Importing and editing a DXF file...........................................................................................154
6.17.3.1 General procedure...............................................................................................................154
6.17.3.2 Setting the tolerance............................................................................................................155
6.17.3.3 Assigning the machining plane............................................................................................155
6.17.3.4 Selecting the machining range / deleting the range and element........................................155
6.17.3.5 Saving the DXF file..............................................................................................................157
6.17.3.6 Specifying a reference point.................................................................................................157
6.17.3.7 Accepting contours...............................................................................................................158
6.18 Mold making view.................................................................................................................161
6.18.1 Starting the mold making view.............................................................................................163
6.18.2 Adapting the mold making view...........................................................................................163
6.18.3 Specifically jump to the program block.................................................................................164
6.18.4 Searching for program blocks..............................................................................................165
6.18.5 Changing the view................................................................................................................165
6.18.5.1 Enlarging or reducing the graphical representation.............................................................165
6.18.5.2 Moving and rotating the graphic...........................................................................................166
6.18.5.3 Modifying the viewport.........................................................................................................167
7 Simulating machining...............................................................................................................................169
7.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................169
7.2 Simulation prior to machining of the workpiece....................................................................176
7.3 Simultaneous recording prior to machining of the workpiece...............................................177
7.4 Simultaneous recording during machining of the workpiece................................................177
7.5 Different views of the workpiece..........................................................................................178
7.5.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................178
7.5.2 Plan view..............................................................................................................................178
7.5.3 3D view................................................................................................................................179
7.5.4 Side view..............................................................................................................................180
7.6 Editing the simulation display...............................................................................................180
7.6.1 Blank display........................................................................................................................180
7.6.2 Showing and hiding the tool path ........................................................................................181
7.7 Program control during simulation.......................................................................................181
7.7.1 Changing the feedrate .........................................................................................................181
7.7.2 Simulating the program block by block................................................................................182
7.8 Modifying and adapting the simulation graphics..................................................................183
7.8.1 Enlarging or reducing the graphical representation.............................................................183
7.8.2 Panning a graphical representation.....................................................................................184
7.8.3 Rotating the graphical representation..................................................................................184
7.8.4 Modifying the viewport.........................................................................................................185
7.8.5 Defining cutting planes.........................................................................................................186
7.9 Displaying simulation alarms................................................................................................186
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8 Creating a G code program......................................................................................................................189
8.1 Graphical programming........................................................................................................189
8.2 Program views.....................................................................................................................189
8.3 Program structure................................................................................................................193
8.4 Fundamentals......................................................................................................................194
8.4.1 Machining planes.................................................................................................................194
8.4.2 Current planes in cycles and input screens.........................................................................194
8.4.3 Programming a tool (T)........................................................................................................195
8.5 Generating a G code program.............................................................................................195
8.6 Blank input...........................................................................................................................196
8.6.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................196
8.6.2 Calling the input screen........................................................................................................197
8.6.3 Blank input...........................................................................................................................198
8.7 Selection of the cycles via softkey.......................................................................................199
9 Multi-channel view....................................................................................................................................201
9.1 Multi-channel view................................................................................................................201
9.2 Multi-channel view in the "Machine" operating area............................................................201
9.3 Multi-channel view for large operator panels.......................................................................203
9.4 Setting the multi-channel view.............................................................................................205
10 Collision avoidance (only 840D sl)...........................................................................................................207
10.1 Activate collision avoidance.................................................................................................207
10.2 Set collision avoidance.........................................................................................................208
11 Tool management.....................................................................................................................................211
11.1 Lists for the tool management..............................................................................................211
11.2 Magazine management........................................................................................................212
11.3 Tool types.............................................................................................................................212
11.4 Tool dimensioning................................................................................................................214
11.5 Tool list.................................................................................................................................221
11.5.1 Creating a new tool..............................................................................................................223
11.5.2 Additional data.....................................................................................................................225
11.5.3 Managing several cutting edges..........................................................................................226
11.5.4 Deleting a tool......................................................................................................................227
11.5.5 Loading and unloading tools................................................................................................227
11.5.6 Selecting a magazine...........................................................................................................229
11.5.7 Code carrier connection (only 840D sl)................................................................................230
11.5.8 Managing a tool in a file.......................................................................................................232
11.6 Tool wear.............................................................................................................................234
11.6.1 Reactivating a tool................................................................................................................236
11.7 Tool data OEM.....................................................................................................................237
11.8 Magazine..............................................................................................................................238
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11.8.1 Position magazine................................................................................................................239
11.8.2 Relocating a tool..................................................................................................................240
11.8.3 Deleting / unloading / loading / relocating all tools...............................................................241
11.9 Tool details...........................................................................................................................242
11.9.1 Displaying tool details..........................................................................................................242
11.9.2 Cutting edge data.................................................................................................................243
11.9.3 Tool data..............................................................................................................................245
11.9.4 Monitoring data....................................................................................................................245
11.10 Changing a tool type............................................................................................................246
11.11 Sorting tool management lists..............................................................................................247
11.12 Filtering the tool management lists......................................................................................248
11.13 Specific search in the tool management lists.......................................................................249
11.14 Working with multitool..........................................................................................................250
11.14.1 Tool list for multitool.............................................................................................................251
11.14.2 Create multitool....................................................................................................................252
11.14.3 Equipping multitool with tools...............................................................................................253
11.14.4 Removing a tool from multitool.............................................................................................254
11.14.5 Deleting multitool..................................................................................................................255
11.14.6 Loading and unloading multitool..........................................................................................255
11.14.7 Reactivating the multitool.....................................................................................................256
11.14.8 Relocating a multitool...........................................................................................................258
11.14.9 Positioning a multitool..........................................................................................................258
11.15 Settings for tool lists.............................................................................................................259
12 Managing programs..................................................................................................................................261
12.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................261
12.1.1 NC memory..........................................................................................................................264
12.1.2 Local drive............................................................................................................................264
12.1.3 USB drives...........................................................................................................................265
12.1.4 FTP drive..............................................................................................................................266
12.2 Opening and closing a program...........................................................................................267
12.3 Executing a program............................................................................................................268
12.4 Creating a directory/program/job list/program list................................................................269
12.4.1 Creating a new directory......................................................................................................269
12.4.2 Creating a new workpiece....................................................................................................270
12.4.3 Creating a new G code program..........................................................................................271
12.4.4 Storing any new file..............................................................................................................272
12.4.5 Creating a job list.................................................................................................................273
12.4.6 Creating a program list.........................................................................................................275
12.5 Creating templates...............................................................................................................275
12.6 Searching directories and files.............................................................................................276
12.7 Displaying the program in the Preview.................................................................................277
12.8 Selecting several directories/programs................................................................................278
12.9 Copying and pasting a directory/program............................................................................279
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12.10 Deleting a directory/program................................................................................................281
12.11 Changing file and directory properties.................................................................................282
12.12 Set up drives........................................................................................................................283
12.12.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................283
12.12.2 Setting up drives..................................................................................................................284
12.13 Viewing PDF documents......................................................................................................290
12.14 EXTCALL.............................................................................................................................291
12.15 Execution from external memory (EES)...............................................................................294
12.16 Backing up data...................................................................................................................294
12.16.1 Generating an archive in the Program Manager..................................................................294
12.16.2 Generating an archive via the system data..........................................................................295
12.16.3 Reading in an archive in the Program Manager...................................................................297
12.16.4 Read in archive from system data........................................................................................299
12.17 Setup data............................................................................................................................299
12.17.1 Reading-in set-up data.........................................................................................................301
12.18 Backing up parameters........................................................................................................303
12.19 RS-232-C.............................................................................................................................305
12.19.1 Reading-in and reading-out archives via a serial interface..................................................305
13 Teaching in a program..............................................................................................................................311
13.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................311
13.2 General sequence................................................................................................................311
13.3 Inserting a block...................................................................................................................312
13.3.1 Input parameters for teach-in blocks....................................................................................313
13.4 Teach-in via Windows..........................................................................................................314
13.4.1 General information..............................................................................................................314
13.4.2 Teach in rapid traverse G0...................................................................................................315
13.4.3 Teach in straight G1.............................................................................................................316
13.4.4 Teaching in circle intermediate and circle end point CIP.....................................................316
13.4.5 Teach-in A spline.................................................................................................................316
13.5 Editing a block......................................................................................................................318
13.6 Selecting a block..................................................................................................................319
13.7 Deleting a block....................................................................................................................319
13.8 Settings for teach-in.............................................................................................................320
14 HT 8..........................................................................................................................................................323
14.1 HT 8 overview......................................................................................................................323
14.2 Traversing keys....................................................................................................................325
14.3 Machine control panel menu................................................................................................326
14.4 Virtual keyboard...................................................................................................................328
14.5 Calibrating the touch panel..................................................................................................329
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15 Widescreen format multi-touch panels (840D sl only)..............................................................................331
15.1 Sidescreen with standard windows......................................................................................332
15.2 Sidescreen with windows for the ABC keyboard and/or machine control panel..................334
16 Ctrl-Energy...............................................................................................................................................337
16.1 Functions..............................................................................................................................337
16.2 Ctrl-E analysis......................................................................................................................338
16.2.1 Displaying energy consumption...........................................................................................338
16.2.2 Displaying the energy analyses...........................................................................................339
16.2.3 Measuring and saving the energy consumption...................................................................340
16.2.4 Tracking measurements.......................................................................................................341
16.2.5 Tracking usage values.........................................................................................................342
16.2.6 Comparing usage values.....................................................................................................342
16.2.7 Long-term measurement of the energy consumption..........................................................343
16.3 Ctrl-E profiles.......................................................................................................................344
16.3.1 Using the energy-saving profile............................................................................................344
17 Easy Message (828D only)......................................................................................................................347
17.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................347
17.2 Activating Easy Message.....................................................................................................348
17.3 Creating/editing a user profile..............................................................................................349
17.4 Setting-up events.................................................................................................................350
17.5 Logging an active user on and off........................................................................................351
17.6 Displaying SMS logs............................................................................................................352
17.7 Making settings for Easy Message......................................................................................353
18 Easy Extend (828D only)..........................................................................................................................355
18.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................355
18.2 Enabling a device.................................................................................................................355
18.3 Activating and deactivating a device....................................................................................356
18.4 Initial commissioning of additional devices..........................................................................357
19 Service Planner (828D only).....................................................................................................................359
19.1 Performing and monitoring maintenance tasks....................................................................359
20 Edit PLC user program (828D only).........................................................................................................361
20.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................361
20.2 Displaying and editing PLC properties.................................................................................361
20.2.1 Displaying PLC properties....................................................................................................361
20.2.2 Resetting the processing time..............................................................................................362
20.2.3 Loading modified PLC user program...................................................................................362
20.3 Displaying and editing PLC and NC variables.....................................................................363
20.4 Displaying and editing PLC signals in the status list............................................................367
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20.5 View of the program blocks..................................................................................................368
20.5.1 Displaying information on the program blocks.....................................................................368
20.5.2 Structure of the user interface..............................................................................................369
20.5.3 Control options.....................................................................................................................370
20.5.4 Displaying the program status..............................................................................................371
20.5.5 Changing the address display..............................................................................................372
20.5.6 Enlarging/reducing the ladder diagram................................................................................373
20.5.7 Program block......................................................................................................................373
20.5.7.1 Displaying and editing the program block............................................................................373
20.5.7.2 Displaying local variable table..............................................................................................374
20.5.7.3 Creating a program block.....................................................................................................375
20.5.7.4 Opening a program block in the window..............................................................................376
20.5.7.5 Displaying/canceling the access protection.........................................................................377
20.5.7.6 Editing block properties subsequently..................................................................................378
20.5.8 Editing the program block with the "Ladder editor"..............................................................378
20.5.8.1 Editing the PLC user program..............................................................................................378
20.5.8.2 Editing a program block.......................................................................................................379
20.5.8.3 Deleting a program block.....................................................................................................380
20.5.8.4 Inserting and editing networks.............................................................................................381
20.5.8.5 Editing network properties....................................................................................................383
20.5.9 Displaying the network symbol information table.................................................................383
20.6 Displaying symbol tables......................................................................................................384
20.7 Displaying cross references.................................................................................................385
20.8 Searching for operands........................................................................................................386
21 Alarm, error, and system messages.........................................................................................................387
21.1 Displaying alarms.................................................................................................................387
21.2 Displaying an alarm log........................................................................................................389
21.3 Displaying messages...........................................................................................................389
21.4 Sorting, alarms, faults and messages.................................................................................390
21.5 Creating screenshots...........................................................................................................391
21.6 PLC and NC variables..........................................................................................................392
21.6.1 Displaying and editing PLC and NC variables.....................................................................392
21.6.2 Saving and loading screen forms.........................................................................................396
21.7 Version.................................................................................................................................397
21.7.1 Displaying version data........................................................................................................397
21.7.2 Save information..................................................................................................................398
21.8 Logbook...............................................................................................................................399
21.8.1 Displaying and editing the logbook......................................................................................400
21.8.2 Making a logbook entry........................................................................................................400
21.9 Remote diagnostics..............................................................................................................402
21.9.1 Setting remote access..........................................................................................................402
21.9.2 Permit modem......................................................................................................................403
21.9.3 Request remote diagnostics.................................................................................................404
21.9.4 Exit remote diagnostics........................................................................................................405
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A.1 840D sl / 828D documentation overview..............................................................................407
Index.........................................................................................................................................................409
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Fundamental safety instructions

1.1 General safety instructions

WARNING
Danger to life if the safety instructions and residual risks are not observed
If the safety instructions and residual risks in the associated hardware documentation are not observed, accidents involving severe injuries or death can occur.
● Observe the safety instructions given in the hardware documentation.
● Consider the residual risks for the risk evaluation.
WARNING
Danger to life or malfunctions of the machine as a result of incorrect or changed parameterization
As a result of incorrect or changed parameterization, machines can malfunction, which in turn can lead to injuries or death.
● Protect the parameterization (parameter assignments) against unauthorized access.
● Respond to possible malfunctions by applying suitable measures (e.g. EMERGENCY STOP or EMERGENCY OFF).
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1.2 Industrial security
Note Industrial security
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Siemens products and solutions only represent one component of such a concept.
The customer is responsible for preventing unauthorized access to its plants, systems, machines and networks. Systems, machines and components should only be connected to the enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent necessary and with appropriate security measures (e.g. use of firewalls and network segmentation) in place.
Additionally, Siemens’ guidance on appropriate security measures should be taken into account. For more information about industrial security, please visit:
Industrial security (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends to apply product updates as soon as available and to always use the latest product versions. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS Feed at:
Industrial security (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
WARNING
Danger to life as a result of unsafe operating states resulting from software manipulation
Software manipulations (e.g. viruses, trojans, malware or worms) can cause unsafe operating states in your system that may lead to death, serious injury, and property damage.
● Keep the software up to date.
● Incorporate the automation and drive components into a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security concept for the installation or machine.
● Make sure that you include all installed products into the holistic industrial security concept.
● Protect files stored on exchangeable storage media from malicious software by with suitable protection measures, e.g. virus scanners.
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2.1 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
The basic functions are grouped in the following operating areas in the controller:
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2.2 Operator panel fronts

2.2.1 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.
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References
1 Alphabetic key group
With the <Shift> key pressed, you activate the special characters on keys with double assign‐ ments, and write in the uppercase.
Note: Depending on the particular configuration of your control system, uppercase letters are always written
2 Numerical key group
With the <Shift> key pressed, you activate the special characters on keys with double assign‐
ments. 3 Control key group 4 Hotkey group 5 Cursor key group 6 USB interface 7 Menu select key 8 Menu forward button 9 Machine area button 10 Menu back key 11 Softkeys
Figure 2-1 View of OP 010 operator panel front
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:
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Manual operator components and networking; SINUMERIK 840D sl

2.2.2 Keys of the operator panel

The following keys and key combinations are available for operation of the control and the machine tool.
Keys and key combinations
Key Function
<ALARM CANCEL>
Cancels alarms and messages that are marked with this symbol.
<CHANNEL>
Advances for several channels.
<HELP>
Calls the context-sensitive online help for the selected window.
<NEXT WINDOW>
● Toggles between the windows.
● For a multi-channel view or for a multi-channel functionality,
● 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
<NEXT WINDOW> + <SHIFT>
● 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
● Selects a contiguous selection from the current cursor position
<NEXT WINDOW> + <ALT>
● Moves the cursor to the first object.
● Moves the cursor to 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 to the first row of the current column.
*
switches within a channel gap between the upper and lower window.
up to the target position.
up to the beginning of a program block.
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<NEXT WINDOW> + <CTRL> + <SHIFT>
● Moves the cursor to the beginning of a program.
● Moves the cursor to 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>
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.
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<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 Moves the cursor further to the right by one character.
<Cursor right> + <CTRL>
● 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.
<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.
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<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 contig‐ uous 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.
<Cursor down> + <SHIFT>
In the program manager and in the program editor, selects a contig‐ uous selection of directories and program blocks.
<SELECT>
Switches between several specified options in selection lists 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 se‐ lected.
<SELECT> + <SHIFT>
Selects in selection lists and in selection boxes 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 boxes.
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<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> 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
Deletes all of the selected characters to the left of the cursor.
<BACKSPACE> + <CTRL>
● Editing box
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.
<Tab> + <Ctrl> + <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.
<CTRL> + <A>
In the actual window, selects all entries (only in the program editor and program manager).
<CTRL> + <C>
Copies the selected content.
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<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 parameter screen between the help display and the graphic view.
<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> + <M>
Selects the maximum feedrate of 120% during the simulation.
<CTRL> + <P>
Generates a screenshot from the actual user interface and saves it as file.
<CTRL> + <S>
Switches the single block in or out in the simulation.
<CTRL> + <V>
● 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 edi‐ tor).
<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: The complete backup via this key combination is only suitable for
diagnostic purposes. Note: Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
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<CTRL> + <ALT> + <S> 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: The complete backup (.ARC) via this key combination is only suita‐
ble for diagnostic purposes. 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.
<SHIFT> + <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.
<SHIFT> + <ALT> + <T> Starts "HMI Trace".
<SHIFT> + <ALT> + <T> Exits "HMI Trace".
<ALT> + <S>
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
Deletes the first character to the right of the cursor.
● Navigation
Deletes all characters.
<DEL> + <CTRL>
● Editing box
Deletes the first word to the right of the cursor.
● Navigation
Deletes all characters.
<Spacebar>
● Editing box
Inserts a space.
● Switches between several specified options in selection lists and
in selection boxes.
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<Plus>
● Opens a directory which contains the element.
● Increases the size of the graphic view for simulation and traces.
<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>
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.
<OFFSET> - only OP 010 and OP 010C
Calls the "Parameter" operating area.
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<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.
2.3 Machine control panels
Introduction

2.3 Machine control panels

2.3.1 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.

2.3.2 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.
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(1) EMERGENCY STOP button (2) Installation locations for control devices (d = 16 mm) (3) RESET (4) Program control (5) Operating modes, machine functions (6) User keys T1 to T15 (7) Traversing axes with rapid traverse override and coordinate switchover (8) Spindle control with override switch (9) Feed control with override switch (10) Keyswitch (four positions)
Operator controls
Figure 2-2 Front view of machine control panel (milling version)
EMERGENCY STOP button
Press 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.
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.
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<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.
Operating modes, machine functions
<JOG> Select "JOG" mode.
<TEACH IN> Select "Teach In" submode.
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<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.
...
Machine manufacturer
A machine data code defines how the increment value is inter‐ preted.
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Traversing axes with rapid traverse override and coordinate switchover
...
...
Axis keys Selects an axis.
Direction keys Select the traversing direction.
<RAPID> Traverse axis in rapid traverse while pressing the direction key.
<WCS MCS> Switches between the workpiece coordinate system (WCS) and machine
coordinate system (MCS).
Spindle control with override switch
<SPINDLE STOP> Stop spindle.
<SPINDLE START> Spindle is enabled.
Feed control with override switch
<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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2.4.1 Screen layout

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1 Active operating area and mode 2 Alarm/message line 3 Channel operational messages 4 Display for
● Active tool T
● Current feedrate F
● Active spindle with current status (S)
● Spindle utilization rate in percent
● Name of the active tool holder with display of a rotation in space and plane
5 Vertical softkey bar
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6 Display of active G functions, all G functions, auxiliary functions and input window for different functions (for example,
skip blocks, program control). 7 Horizontal softkey bar 8 Dialog line to provide additional user notes. 9 Operating window with program block display 10 Position display of the axes in the actual values window 11 Channel state and program control 12 Program name
Figure 2-3 User interface

2.4.2 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 Ctrl-Energy - Power rating display
Display Description
The power rating display must be switched on in the status line. Note Information about configuration is available in the following reference:
System Manual "Ctrl-Energy", SINUMERIK 840D sl / 828D
The machine is not productive.
The machine is productive and energy is being consumed.
The machine is feeding energy back into the grid.
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Display Description
"Machine" operating area With touch operation, you can change the operating area here. "Parameter" operating area
"Program" operating area
"Program manager" operating area
"Diagnosis" operating area
"Start-up" operating area
Active mode or submode
Display Description
"Jog" mode
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"MDA" mode
"Auto" mode
"Teach In" submode
"Repos" submode
"Ref Point" submode
Alarms and messages
Display Description
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 ac‐
knowledged 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
The displays in the second line can be configured.
Third line
Display Description Display of channel status.
Display of channel status:
Display of active program controls:
Channel operational messages:
Program path and program name
Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
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.
The program was aborted with "Reset". The program is started. The program has been interrupted with "Stop".
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.
Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

2.4.3 Actual value window

The actual values of the axes and their positions are displayed.
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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.
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.
Maximize display
Display overview
Press the ">>" and "Zoom act. val." softkeys.
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" sub‐ mode.
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Display Meaning Collision monitoring
(only 840D sl)
Footer Display of active work offsets and transformations.
See also
Zero offsets (Page 73)

2.4.4 T,F,S window

Collision avoidance is activated for the JOG and MDA or AUTOMATIC modes.
Note: The $MN_JOG_MODE_MASK machine data can be set
to suppress the display of the symbol. Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications. Collision avoidance is deactivated for the JOG and MDA
or AUTOMATIC modes.
The T, F, S values are also displayed in the full-screen version.
Tool data
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
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 num‐ ber.
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Display Meaning 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 L Length of the actual tool Z Z value of the current tool X X value of the current tool
Display Meaning F
Feed disable
Actual feed value
If several axes traverse, is displayed for:
● "JOG" mode: Axis feed for the traversing axis
● "MDA" and "AUTO" mode: Programmed axis feed
Rapid traverse G0 is active
0.000 No feed is active Override Display as a percentage
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 Spindle status
Spindle not enabled Spindle is turning clockwise Spindle is turning counterclockwise
Spindle is stationary Override Display as a percentage Spindle utilization
rate
Display between 0 and 100%
The upper limit value can be greater than 100%.
See machine manufacturer's specifications.
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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.

2.4.5 Current block display

The window of the current block display shows 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 header line.
● The program block which is just being processed appears colored.
Display of the machining times If you set that the machining times are to be recorded in the settings for automatic mode, the
measured times are shown at the end of the line as follows:
Display Meaning Light green background Measured machining time of the program block (automatic mode)
Green background Measured machining time of the program block (automatic mode)
Light blue background Estimated machining time of the program block (simulation)
Blue background Estimated machining time of the program block (simulation)
Yellow background Wait time (automatic mode or simulation)
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Highlighting of selected G code commands or keywords In the program editor settings, you can specify whether selected G code commands are to be
highlighted in color. The following colors are used as standard:
Display Meaning Blue font D, S, F, T, M and H functions
Red font "G0" motion command
Green font "G1" motion command
Blue-green font "G2" or "G3" motion command
Gray font Comment
Machine manufacturer
Editing a program directly
In the Reset state, you can edit the current program directly.
2. Place the cursor at the relevant position and edit the program block.
See also
Correcting a program (Page 105)
Settings for the automatic mode (Page 148)
You can define further highlight colors in the "sleditorwidget.ini" configuration file. Please refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.
1. Press the <INSERT> key.
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.
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2.4.6 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).
Changing the operating area
Press the <MENU SELECT> key and select the desired operating area using the horizontal softkey bar.
You can call the "Machine" operating area directly using the key on the operator panel.
Press the <MACHINE> key to select the "machine" operating area.
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.
General keys and softkeys
When the symbol appears to the right of the dialog line on the user inter‐ face, 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.
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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.
See also
Controls on the machine control panel (Page 27)
Channel switchover (Page 68)

2.4.7 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.
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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.
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 se‐ lected.
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.
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3. If required, enter a value in the associated input field.
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
2. Select the required setting using the <Cursor down> and <Cursor up> keys.
4. Press the <INPUT> key to complete the parameter input.
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.
+ <)>
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+ <number>Enter "r" or "R" as well as the number x from which you would like to extract
the root.
+ <number>Enter "s" or "S" as well as the number x for which you would like to gen‐
erate 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.

2.4.8 Pocket calculator

Procedure
1. Position the cursor on the desired entry field.
2. Press the <=> key.
The calculator is displayed.
3. Input the arithmetic statement.
4. Press the equals symbol on the calculator.
- OR ­ Press the "Calculate" softkey.
You can use arithmetic symbols, numbers, and commas.
- OR -
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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.
See also
Entering or selecting parameters (Page 41)
Press the <INPUT> key.
The new value is calculated and displayed in the entry field of the calcu‐ lator.
5. Press the "Accept" softkey. The calculated value is accepted and displayed in the entry field of the
window.

2.4.9 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 50 changes can be undone.

2.4.10 Touch operation

If you have an operator panel with a touch screen, you can perform the following functions with touch operation:
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Channel switchover
Cancelling alarms
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You can display the operating area menu by touching the display symbol for 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.
Touch operation of the Alarm Cancel icon will cancel the displayed alarm.
Calling up the online help
Touch operation of the information icon in the status display will open the online help.

2.4.11 Changing the user interface language

Procedure
1. Select the "Start-up" operating area.
2. Press the "Change language" softkey. The "Language selection" window opens. The language set last is selec‐
ted.
3. Position the cursor on the desired language.
4. Press the "OK" softkey.
- OR ­ Press the <INPUT> key.
The user interface changes to the selected language.
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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>.

2.4.12 Entering Chinese characters

2.4.12.1 Function - input editor
Using the input editor IME (input method editor), you can select Asian characters where you enter the phonetic notation. These characters are transferred into the user interface.
Note Call the input editor with <Alt + S>
The input editor can only be called there where it is permissible to enter Asian characters.
The editor is available for the following Asian languages:
● Simplified Chinese
● Traditional Chinese
Input types
Input type Description Pinyin input Latin letters are combined phonetically to denote the sound of the character.
The editor lists all of the characters from the dictionary that can be selected. Zhuyin input (only traditional Chinese) Entering Latin letters The characters that are entered are directly transferred into the input field, from where
Non-Latin letters are combined phonetically to denote the sound of the character.
The editor lists all of the characters from the dictionary that can be selected.
the editor was called.
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Figure 2-5 Example: Zhuyin input
Functions
Pinyin input Entering Latin letters
Editing the dictionary
The simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese dictionaries that are supplied can be expanded:
● If you enter new phonetic notations, the editor creates a new line. The entered phonetic notation is broken down into known phonetic notations. Select the associated character for each component. The compiled characters are displayed in the additional line. Accept the new word into the dictionary and into the input field by pressing the <Input> key.
● Using any Unicode editor, you can enter new phonetic notations into a text file. These phonetic notations are imported into the dictionary the next time that the input editor is started.
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2.4.12.2 Entering Asian characters
Precondition
The control has been switched over to Chinese.
Procedure
Editing characters using the Pinyin method
1. Open the screen form and position the cursor on the input field. Press the <Alt +S> keys.
+
2. Enter the desired phonetic notation using Latin letters. Use the upper
The editor is displayed.
input field for traditional Chinese.
3. Press the <Cursor down> key to reach the dictionary.
4. Keeping the <Cursor down> key pressed, displays all the entered pho‐ netic 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 characters using the Zhuyin method (only traditional Chinese)
1. Open the screen form and position the cursor on the input field. Press the <Alt +S> keys.
+
2. Enter the desired phonetic notation using the numerical block.
The editor is displayed.
Each number is assigned a certain number of letters that can be selected by pressing the numeric key one or several times.
3. Press the <Cursor down> key to reach the dictionary.
4. Keeping the <Cursor down> key pressed, displays all the entered pho‐ netic notations and the associated selection characters.
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5. Press the <BACKSPACE> softkey to delete entered phonetic notations.
6. To select the associated character, press the <cursor right> or <cursor
7. Press the <input> key to enter the character.
2.4.12.3 Editing the dictionary
Learning function of the input editor
Requirement: The control has been switched over to Chinese.
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left> keys.
An unknown phonetic notation has been entered into the input editor.
1. The editor provides a further line in which the combined characters and
2. Press the number key to insert the associated character into the addi‐
3. Repeat step 2 until the complete phonetic notation has been compiled.
Importing a dictionary
phonetic notations are displayed. The first part of the phonetic notation is displayed in the field for selecting
the phonetic notation from the dictionary. Various characters are listed for this particular phonetic notation.
tional line. The next part of the phonetic notation is displayed in the field for selecting
the phonetic notation from the dictionary.
Press the <TAB> key to toggle between the compiled phonetic notation
field and the phonetic notation input. Compiled characters are deleted using the <BACKSPACE> key.
4. Press the <input> key to transfer the compiled phonetic notation to the dictionary and the input field.
A dictionary can now be generated using any Unicode editor by attaching the corresponding Chinese characters to the pinyin phonetic spelling. If the phonetic spelling contains several Chinese characters, then the line must not contain any additional match. If there are several matches for one phonetic spelling, then these must be specified in the dictionary line by line. Otherwise, several characters can be specified for each line.
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The generated file should be saved in the UTF8 format under the name dictchs.txt (simplified Chinese) or dictcht.txt (traditional Chinese).
Line structure:
Pinyin phonetic spelling <TAB> Chinese characters <LF>
OR
Pinyin phonetic spelling <TAB> Chinese character1<TAB> Chinese character2 <TAB> … <LF>
<TAB> - tab key
<LF> - line break
Store the created dictionary in one of the following paths:
../user/sinumerik/hmi/ime/
../oem/sinumerik/hmi/ime/
When the Chinese editor is called the next time, it enters the content of the dictionary into the system dictionary.
Example:

2.4.13 Entering Korean characters

You can enter Korean characters in the input fields using the input editor IME (Input Method Editor).
Note
You require a special keyboard to enter Korean characters. If this is not available, then you can enter the characters using a matrix.
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Korean keyboard
To enter Korean characters, you will need a keyboard with the keyboard assignment shown below. In terms of key layout, this keyboard is the equivalent of an English QWERTY keyboard and individual events must be grouped together to form syllables.
Structure of the editor
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Functions
Editing characters using a matrix Editing characters using the keyboard Entering Korean characters Entering Latin letters
Precondition
The control has been switched over to Korean.
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Procedure
Editing characters using the keyboard
+
1. Open the screen form and position the cursor on the input field. Press the <Alt +S> keys. The editor is displayed.
2. Switch to the "Keyboard - Matrix" selection box.
3. Select the keyboard.
4. Switch to the function selection box.
5. Select Korean character input.
6. Enter the required characters.
7. Press the <input> key to enter the character into the input field.
Editing characters using a matrix
1. Open the screen form and position the cursor on the input field. Press the <Alt +S> keys.
+
The editor is displayed.
2. Switch to the "Keyboard - Matrix" selection box.
3. Select the "matrix".
4. Switch to the function selection box.
5. Select Korean character input.
6. Enter the number of the line in which the required character is located. The line is highlighted in color.
7. Enter the number of the column in which the required character is located. The character will be briefly highlighted in color and then transferred to
the Character field.
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Press the <BACKSPACE> softkey to delete entered phonetic notations.
8. Press the <input> key to enter the character into the input field.

2.4.14 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
● Work offsets
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References
Softkeys
● 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.
For additional information, please refer to the following documentation:
SINUMERIK Operate Commissioning Manual
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
Start-up operating area Protection levels
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)
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)
End user (protection level 3)
End user (protection level 3)
End user (protection level 3)

2.4.15 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.
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● Lists of the machine data
● Lists of the setting data
● Lists of the drive parameters
● List of all alarms
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 display of the online help.
Press the "Full screen" softkey again to return to the subscreen.
4. If further help is 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.
Calling a topic in the table of contents
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 dis‐ played.
2. Select the desired manual with the <Cursor down> and <Cursor up> keys.
3. Press the <Cursor right> or <INPUT> key or double-click to open the book and the section.
4. Navigate to the desired topic with the "Cursor down" key.
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Searching for a topic
2. Activate the "Full text " checkbox to search in all help pages.
Displaying alarm descriptions and machine data
Displaying and inserting a G code command in the editor
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.
1. Press the "Search" softkey. The "Search in Help for: " window appears.
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.
1. If messages or alarms are pending in the "Alarms", "Messages" or "Alarm Log" window, position the cursor at the appropriate display and press <HELP> or key <F12>
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> key or <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.
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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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Operating with gestures

3.1 Touch-sensitive user interface

Touch-sensitive user interface
Do not wear thick gloves when operating the touch-sensitive glass user interface.
Wear thin gloves made of cotton or gloves for touch-sensitive glass user interfaces with capacitive touch function.
You will operate the touch-sensitive glass user interface on the Operator panel optimally with the following gloves.
● Dermatril L
● Camatril Velours type 730
● Uvex Profas Profi ENB 20A
● Comasec PU 900 (4342)
● Camapur Comfort type 619
● Camapur Comfort Antistatic type 625
3
● KCL Men at Work type 301
● Carex type 1505 / k (leather)
● Thermoplus KCL type 955
● Reusable gloves, medium, white, cotton: BM Polyco (RS order number 562-952)
Note Operation with thicker gloves
The list of the recommended gloves also includes thicker work gloves.
To operate the touch panel with work gloves, apply somewhat more pressure.
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3.2 Finger gestures

3.2 Finger gestures
Finger gestures
Tap
● Select window
● Select object (e.g. NC block)
● Activate entry field – Enter or overwrite value – Tap again to change the value
Flick vertically with one finger
● Scroll in lists (e.g. programs, tools, zero points)
● Scroll in files (e.g. NC programs)
Flick vertically with two fingers
Flick vertically with three fingers
Flick horizontally with one finger
● Page-scroll in lists (e.g. NPV)
● Page-scroll in files (e.g. NC programs)
● Scroll to the start or end of lists
● Scroll to the start or end of files
● Scroll in lists with many columns
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Spread
Pan with one finger
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3.2 Finger gestures
● Zoom-out graphic contents (e.g. simulation, mold making
view)
Pinch
● Zoom-in graphic contents (e.g. simulation, mold making
view)
● Move graphic contents (e.g. simulation, mold making view)
● Move list contents
Pan with two fingers
Tapping and holding
Tapping with 2 index fingers - only with the 840D sl
● Turn graphic contents (e.g. simulation, mold making view)
● Open object for changing (e.g. NC block)
● Tap with two fingers simultaneously in the lower right and
left-hand corners to open the TCU menu. The menu has to be opened for service purposes.
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3.2 Finger gestures
Note Flicking gestures with several fingers
The gestures only function reliably if you hold the fingers sufficiently far apart. Fingers should be at least 1 cm apart.
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Setting up the machine

4.1 Switching on and switching off

Startup
4
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 refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
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4.2 Approaching a reference point

4.2 Approaching a reference point

4.2.1 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.
3. Select the axis to be traversed.
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The axis is referenced as soon as the reference point is reached. The actual value display is
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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".

4.2.2 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.
Setting up the machine
4.2 Approaching a reference point
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.
Procedure
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.
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the <REF POINT> key.
3. Select the axis to be traversed.
4. Press the <-> or <+> key. The selected axis moves to the reference point and stops. The coordi‐
nate of the reference point is displayed. The axis is marked with .
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4.3 Modes of operation

5. Press the "User enable" softkey.
It shows a list of all machine axes with their current position and SI
6. Position the cursor in the "Acknowledgement" field for the axis in ques‐
7. Activate the acknowledgement with the <SELECT> key.
The selected axis is marked with an "x" meaning "safely referenced" in
By pressing the <SELECT> key again, you deactivate the acknowl‐
4.3 Modes of operation
The "User Agreement" window opens.
position.
tion.
the "Acknowledgement" column.
edgement again.

4.3.1 General information

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"
Press the <JOG> key.
"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.
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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.
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).
Selecting "Repos"
Setting up the machine
4.3 Modes of operation
Press the <REF POINT> key.
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"
Press the <AUTO> key.
"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.
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4.3 Modes of operation
Selecting "Teach In"
Press the <TEACH IN> key.

4.3.2 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.

4.3.3 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.
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Changing the channel
The channel changes over to the next channel.
- OR ­ If the channel menu is available, a softkey bar is displayed. The active
References
SINUMERIK Operate Commissioning Manual
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.
Setting up the machine

4.4 Settings for the machine

Press the <CHANNEL> key.
channel is highlighted. Another channel can be selected by pressing one of the other softkeys.
See also
HT 8 overview (Page 323)
4.4 Settings for the machine

4.4.1 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.
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Setting up the machine
4.4 Settings for the machine
Procedure
Machine manufacturer The softkey to changeover the coordinate system can be hidden. Please refer to the
machine manufacturer's specifications.
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.
The title of the actual value window changes in the MCS.

4.4.2 Switching the unit of measurement

You can set millimeters or inches as the unit of measurement for the machine. 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
● Zero offsets
The following conditions must be met before you can switch between units of measurement:
● The corresponding machine data are set.
● All channels are in the reset state.
● The axes are not being traversed via "JOG", "DRF", and the "PLC".
● Constant grinding wheel peripheral speed (GWPS) is not active.
Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
References
For further information about switching between units of measurement, please refer to:
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Procedure
Setting up the machine
4.4 Settings for the machine
Function Manual, Basic Functions; Speeds, Setpoint/Actual-Value System, Closed-Loop Control (G2), Section "Metric/inch dimension system"
1. Select the mode <JOG> or <AUTO> in the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the menu forward key and the "Settings" softkey. 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 softkey label changes to "Switch to metric".
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.

4.4.3 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).
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4.4 Settings for the machine
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.
Precondition
Procedure
Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
The controller is in the workpiece coordinate system.
The actual value is set in the reset state.
Note Setting the ZO 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.
1. Select the "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the "Set ZO" softkey.
- OR -
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Press the ">>", "REL act. vals" and "Set REL" softkeys to set position
values in the relative coordinate system.
3. Enter the new required position value for X, Y or Z 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.
- OR ­ Press softkeys "X=0","Y=0" or "Z=0" to set the relevant position to zero.
...
- OR ­ Press softkey "X=Y=Z=0" to set all axis positions to zero simultaneously.
Setting up the machine

4.5 Zero offsets

Resetting the actual value
Note Irreversible active zero offset
The current active zero offset is irreversibly deleted by this action.
4.5 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).
Press the "Delete active ZO" softkey.
The offset is deleted permanently.
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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4.5 Zero offsets
Figure 4-1 Zero offsets
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).
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

4.5.1 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.
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Procedure
Setting up the machine
4.5 Zero offsets
The availability of the offsets depends on the setting.
Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
1. Select the "Parameter" operating area.
2. Press the "Zero offset" softkey. The "Zero Offset - Active" window is opened.
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.

4.5.2 Displaying the zero offset "overview"

The active offsets or system offsets are displayed for all axes that have been the setup in the "Work offset - overview" window.
In addition to the offset (course and fine), the associated rotation, scaling and mirroring are also displayed.
This window is generally used only for monitoring.
Display of active work offsets
Work offsets MCS actual value Display of the actual value in the Machine Coordinate Sys‐
Kin. trans. workpiece Displays the additional work offsets programmed with
Kin. trans. tool Displays the additional work offsets programmed with
tem.
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$P_TRAFRAME_T.
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4.5 Zero offsets
Work offsets DRF Displays the handwheel axis offset.
$AA_OFF overlay Displays the overlaid movement programmed with
Basic reference Displays the additional work offsets programmed with
External WO frame Displays the additional work offsets programmed with
Total base WO Displays all effective basis offsets. G500 Displays the work offsets activated with G54 - G599.
Tool reference Displays the additional work offsets programmed with
Workpiece reference Displays the additional work offsets programmed with
Transformer reference Displays the additional work offsets programmed with
Programmed WO Displays the additional work offsets programmed with
Cycle reference Displays the additional work offsets programmed with
Total WO Displays the active work offset, resulting from the total of all
T: Displays the active tool. WCS actual value Displays the actual value in the Workpiece Coordinate Sys‐
$AA_OFF.
$P_SETFRAME. Access to the system offsets is protected via a keyswitch.
$P_EXTFRAME.
Under certain circumstances, you can change the data us‐ ing "Set WO", i.e. you can correct a zero point that has been set.
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work offsets.
tem.
The display of the zero point offsets depends on the settings.
Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Procedure
1. Select the "Parameter" operating area.
2 Press the "Work offset" and "Overview" softkeys.
The "Work Offsets - Overview" window opens.
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4.5.3 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.
Setting up the machine
4.5 Zero offsets
Note Activate base offsets
The offsets specified here are immediately active.

4.5.4 Displaying and editing settable zero offset

All settable offsets, divided into coarse and fine offsets, are displayed in the "Work offset ­G54...G599" window.
Rotation, scaling and mirroring are displayed.
Procedure
1. Select the "Parameter" operating area.
2. Press the "Work offset" softkey.
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4.5 Zero offsets
3. Press the "G54 … G599" softkey. The "Work offset - G54 ... G599 [mm]" window opens. Note The labeling of the softkeys for the settable work offsets varies, i.e. the
settable work offsets configured on the machine are displayed (examples: G54 … G57, G54 … G505, G54 … G599).
Please observe the information provided by the machine manufacturer.
4. You can edit the values directly in the table.
Note Activate settable zero offsets
The settable zero offsets must first be selected in the program before they have an impact.

4.5.5 Displaying and editing details of the zero offsets

Tool details
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
Settings for rotation, scaling and mirroring are specified here and can only be changed here.
You can display the following details for the tool and wear data for tools:
● TC
● Adapter dimension
● Length / length wear
● EC setup correction
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Procedure
Setting up the machine
4.5 Zero offsets
● SC sum correction
● Total length
● Radius / radius wear
You can also change the display of the tool correction values between the Ma‐ chine Coordinate System and the Workpiece Coordinate System.
Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
1. Select the "Parameter" operating area.
2. Press the "Zero offset" softkey.
3. Press the "Active", "Base" or "G54…G599" softkey. The corresponding window opens.
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.
- 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).
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4.5 Zero offsets
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.

4.5.6 Deleting a zero offset

You have the option of deleting work offsets. This resets the entered values.
Procedure
1. Select the "Parameter" operating area.
2. Press the "Work offset" softkey.
3. Press the "Overview", "Basis" or "G54…G599" softkey.
...
4. Press the "Details" softkey.
5. Position the cursor on the work offset you would like to delete.
6. Press the "Clear offset" softkey. A confirmation prompt is displayed as to whether you really want to delete
the work offset.
7. Press the "OK" softkey to confirm that you wish to delete the work offset.
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4.6 Monitoring axis and spindle data

4.6.1 Specify working area limitations

Using the "Working area limitation" function you can limit the range within which a tool can traverse in all channel axes. This function allows you to set up protection zones in the working area that are inhibited for tool motion.
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.
Setting up the machine

4.6 Monitoring axis and spindle data

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.

4.6.2 Editing spindle data

The speed limits set for the spindles that must not be under- or overshot are displayed in the "Spindles" window.
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4.7 Displaying setting data lists

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 "Maxi‐ mum", "Minimum", or "Spindle speed limitation at G96" and enter a new value.
4.7 Displaying setting data lists
You can display lists with configured setting data.
Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
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Procedure
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 re‐ quired list with setting data.
4.8 Handwheel assignment
Setting up the machine

4.8 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 You require the "Extended operator functions" option for the handwheel offset
(only for 828D).
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. The also applies to channel machine axes, that are declared as geometry axes.
Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
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4.8 Handwheel assignment
Procedure
4. Position the cursor in the field next to the handwheel with which you wish
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the <JOG>, <AUTO> or <MDI> key.
3. 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.
to assign the axis (e.g. No. 1).
5. Press the corresponding softkey to select the desired axis (e.g. "X").
- OR
- OR -
Deactivate handwheel
1. Position the cursor on the handwheel whose assignment you wish to
- 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).
6. Press the "Handwheel" softkey again.
Press the "Back" softkey.
The "Handwheel" window closes.
cancel (e.g. No. 1).
2. Press the softkey for the assigned axis again (e.g. "X").
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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4.9 MDA
In "MDI" mode (Manual Data Input mode), you can enter G-code commands or standard cycles block-by-block and immediately execute them for setting up the machine.
You have the option of loading an MDI program or a standard program with the standard cycles directly into the MDI buffer from the program manager; you can subsequently then edit it.
You can save programs, generated or modified in the MDI working window, in the program manager, e.g. in a directory specifically created for the purpose.
Software option You require the "Extended operator functions" option to load and save MDI
programs (for 828D).

4.9.1 Loading an MDA program from the Program Manager

Procedure
Setting up the machine

4.9 MDA

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 "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 "?" (re‐ places any character) make it easier for you to perform a search.
5. Select the program that you would like to edit or execute in the MDI win‐ dow.
6. Press the "OK" softkey. The window closes and the program is ready for operation.
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4.9 MDA

4.9.2 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. The "Save from MDI: Select storage location" window opens. It shows
you a view of the program manager.
5. Select the drive to which you want to save the MDI program you created, and place the cursor on the directory in which the program is to be stored.
- OR -
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 "?" (re‐ places 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 di‐
rectory.
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4.9.3 Editing/executing a MDI program

Procedure
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the <MDI> key. The MDI editor opens.
3. Enter the desired G-code commands using the operator’s keyboard.
- OR ­ Enter a standard cycle, e.g. CYCLE62 (). Editing G-code commands/program blocks
4. Edit G-code commands directly in the "MDI" window.
- OR ­ Select the required program block (e.g. CYCLE62) and press the <cursor
right> key, enter the required value and press "OK".
Setting up the machine
4.9 MDA
See also
When editing a cycle, either the help screen or the graphic view can be
displayed.
5. Press the <CYCLE START> key.
The control executes the input blocks.
When executing G-code commands and standard cycles, you have the option of controlling 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
Program control (Page 115)
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4.9 MDA

4.9.4 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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Working in manual mode

5.1 General

Always use "JOG" mode when you want to set up the machine for the execution of a program or to carry out simple traversing movements on the machine:
● Synchronize the measuring system of the controller with the machine (reference point
approach)
● Set up the machine, i.e. activate manually-controlled motions on the machine using the
keys and handwheels provided on the machine control panel.
● You can activate manually controlled motions on the machine using the keys and
handwheels provided on the machine control panel while a part program is interrupted.

5.2 Selecting a tool and spindle

5.2.1 T, S, M windows

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For the preparatory actions in manual mode, tool selection and spindle control are both performed centrally in a screen form.
In manual mode, you can select a tool either by its name or its location number. If you enter a number, a search is performed for a name first, followed by a location number. This means that if you enter "5", for example, and no tool with the name "5" exists, the tool is selected from location number "5".
Note
Using the location number, you can thus swing around an empty space into the machining position and then comfortably install a new tool.
Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Parameter Meaning
T Input of the tool (name or location number)
You can select a tool from the tool list using the "Select tool" softkey.
D Cutting edge number of the tool (1 - 9)
Unit
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5.2 Selecting a tool and spindle
Parameter Meaning
ST Sister tool number (1 - 99 for sister tool strategy) Spindle Spindle selection, identification with spindle number Spindle M function Spindle off: Spindle is stopped
CCW rotation: Spindle rotates counterclockwise
CW rotation: Spindle rotates clockwise
Spindle positioning: Spindle is moved to the desired position.
Other M functions Input of machine functions
Refer to the machine manufacturer's table for the correlation between the meaning and number of the function.
Work offset G Selection of the work offset (basic reference, G54 - 57)
You can select work offsets from the tool list of settable work offsets via the "Work offset" softkey.
Dimension unit Selecting the measurement unit
The setting made here has an effect on the programming. Machining plane Selection of the machining plane (G17(XY), G18 (ZX), G19 (YZ)) Gear stage Specification of the gear stage (auto, I - V) Stop position Entering the spindle position degrees
Unit
inch mm
Note Spindle positioning
You can use this function to position the spindle at a specific angle, e.g. during a tool change.
● A stationary spindle is positioned via the shortest possible route.
● A rotating spindle is positioned as it continues to turn in the same direction.

5.2.2 Selecting a tool

Procedure
1. Select the "JOG" operating mode.
2. Press the "T, S, M" softkey.
3. Enter the name or the number of the tool T in the input field.
- OR -
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Press the "Select tool” softkey.
The tool selection window opens. Place the cursor on the desired tool and press the "OK" softkey. The tool is transferred to the "T, S, M... window" and displayed in the field
of tool parameter "T".
4. Select tool edge D or enter the number directly in field "D".
5. Select the sister tool ST or enter the number directly into the "ST" field
6. Press the <CYCLE START> key. The tool is loaded into the spindle.

5.2.3 Starting and stopping a spindle manually

Working in manual mode
5.2 Selecting a tool and spindle
Procedure
1. Select the "JOG" operating mode.
2. Press the "T, S, M" softkey.
3. Select the desired spindle (e.g. S1) and enter the desired spindle speed (rpm) or the constant cutting velocity (m/min) in the adjacent input field.
The spindle remains stationary.
4. If the machine has a gearbox for the spindle, set the gear stage (e.g. auto).
5. Select a spindle direction of rotation (clockwise or counterclockwise) in the "Spindle M function" field.
6. Press the <CYCLE START> key. The spindle rotates.
7. Select the "Stop" setting in the "Spindle M function" field.
Press the <CYCLE START> key.
The spindle stops.
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Working in manual mode

5.3 Traversing axes

Note Changing the spindle speed
If you enter the speed in the "Spindle" field while the spindle is rotating, the new speed is applied.

5.2.4 Position spindle

Procedure
1. Select the "JOG" operating mode.
2. Press the "T, S, M" softkey.
3. Select the "Stop Pos." setting in the "Spindle M function" field. The "Stop Pos." entry field appears.
4. Enter the desired spindle stop position. The spindle position is specified in degrees.
5. Press the <CYCLE START> key.
The spindle is moved to the desired position.
Note
You can use this function to position the spindle at a specific angle, e.g. during a tool change.
● A stationary spindle is positioned via the shortest possible route.
● A rotating spindle is positioned as it continues to turn in the same direction.
5.3 Traversing axes
You can traverse the axes in manual mode via the Increment or Axis keys or handwheels.
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During a traverse initiated from the keyboard, the selected axis moves at the programmed
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setup feedrate. During an incremental traverse, the selected axis traverses a specified increment.
Set the default feedrate Specify the feedrate to be used for axis traversal in the set-up, in the "Settings for Manual
Operation" window.

5.3.1 Traverse axes by a defined increment

You can traverse the axes in manual mode via the Increment and Axis keys or handwheels.
Procedure
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
Working in manual mode
5.3 Traversing axes
2. Press the <JOG> key.
3. Press keys 1, 10, etc. up to 10000 in order to move the axis in a defined increment.
The numbers on the keys indicate the traverse path in micrometers or microinches.
Example: Press the "100" button for a desired increment of 100 μm (=
0.1 mm).
4. Select the axis to be traversed.
5. Press the <+> or <-> key. Each time you press the key the selected axis is traversed by the defined
increment. Feedrate and rapid traverse override switches can be operative.
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5.4 Positioning axes

Note
When the controller is switched on, the axes can be traversed right up to the limits of the machine as the reference points have not yet been approached and the axes referenced. Emergency limit switches might be triggered as a result.
The software limit switches and the working area limitation are not yet operative!
The feed enable signal must be set.
Machine manufacturer Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

5.3.2 Traversing axes by a variable increment

Procedure
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the <JOG> key.
3. Press the "Settings" softkey. The "Settings for Manual Operation" window is opened.
4. Enter the desired value for the "Variable increment" parameter. Example: Enter 500 for a desired increment of 500 μm (0.5 mm).
5. Press the <Inc VAR> key.
6. Select the axis to be traversed.
7. Press the <+> or <-> key. Each time you press the key the selected axis is traversed by the set
increment. Feedrate and rapid traverse override switches can be operative.
5.4 Positioning axes
In manual mode, you can traverse individual or several axes to certain positions in order to implement simple machining sequences.
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Procedure
Working in manual mode

5.5 Manual retraction

The feedrate / rapid traverse override is active during traversing.
1. If required, select a tool.
2. Select the "JOG" operating mode.
3. Press the "Positions" softkey.
4. Specify the desired value for the feedrate F.
- OR ­ Press the "Rapid traverse" softkey.
The rapid traverse is displayed in field "F".
5. Enter the target position or target angle for the axis or axes to be traversed.
6. Press the <CYCLE START> key.
The axis is traversed to the specified target position.
If target positions were specified for several axes, the axes are traversed
5.5 Manual retraction
If a tapping operation (G33/G331/G332) – or machining with a drilling tool (tool 200 to 299) – is interrupted as a result of a power failure or a RESET at the machine control panel, then using the retraction function you can retract the tool in the tool direction in the JOG operating mode. The tool and/or the workpiece remain undamaged.
The retraction function is especially useful when the coordinate system is swiveled, i.e. the infeed axis is not in the vertical position.
Note Tapping
In the case of tapping, the form fit between the tap and the workpiece is taken into account and the spindle moved according to the thread.
The Z axis as well as the spindle can be used for retraction at the thread.
The "Retraction" function must be set up by the machine manufacturer.
simultaneously.
Machine manufacturer Please observe the information provided by the machine manufacturer.
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5.6 Default settings for manual mode

Procedure
1. <RESET> interrupts the power supply to the machine and any running
2. After a power supply interruption, switch on the controller.
3. Select the JOG operating mode.
4. Press the Menu forward key.
5. Press the "Retract" softkey.
6. Select the "WCS" coordinate system on the machine control panel.
7. Use the traversing keys (e.g. Z +) to traverse the tool from the workpiece
part program.
The "Retract Tool" window opens. The softkey is available only when an active tool and retraction data are
present.
according to the retraction axis displayed in the "Retract Tool" window.
8. To exit the window, press the "Retract" softkey again when the tool is at the desired position.
5.6 Default settings for manual mode
Specify the configurations for the manual mode in the "Settings for manual operation" window.
Default settings
Settings Meaning Type of feedrate Here, you select the type of feedrate.
Setup feedrate G94 Enter the desired feedrate in mm/min. Setup feedrate G95 Enter the desired feedrate in mm/rev. Variable increment For variable increments, enter the desired increment when traversing axes. Spindle speed Here, enter the desired spindle speed in rpm.
● G94: Axis feedrate/linear feedrate
● G95: Revolutional feedrate
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Procedure
Working in manual mode
5.6 Default settings for manual mode
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the <JOG> key.
3. Press the menu forward key and the "Settings" softkey. The "Settings for manual operation" window is opened.
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5.6 Default settings for manual mode
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Machining the workpiece

6.1 Starting and stopping machining

During execution of a program, the workpiece is machined in accordance with the programming on the machine. After the program is started in automatic mode, workpiece machining is performed automatically.
Preconditions
The following requirements must be met before executing a program:
● The measuring system of the controller is referenced with the machine.
● The necessary tool offsets and work offsets have been entered.
● The necessary safety interlocks implemented by the machine manufacturer are activated.
General sequence
1. Use the Program manager to select the desired program.
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2. Select under "NC", "Local. Drive", "USB" or set-up network drives the desired program.
3. Press the "Select" softkey. The program is selected for execution and automatically switched to the
"Machine" operating area.
4. Press the <CYCLE START> key. The program is started and executed.
Note Starting the program in any operating area
If the control system is in the "AUTO" mode, you can also start the selected program when you are in any operating area.
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Machining the workpiece

6.2 Selecting a program

Stopping machining
Canceling machining
See also
Press the <CYCLE STOP> key.
Machining stops immediately, individual blocks do not finish execution. At the next start, execution is resumed at the same location where it stopped.
Press the <RESET> key.
Execution of the program is interrupted. On the next start, machining will start from the beginning.
Machine manufacturer Please observe the information provided by the machine manufacturer.
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6.2 Selecting a program
Procedure
1. Select the "Program Manager" operating area. The directory overview is opened.
2. Select the location where the program is archived (e.g. "NC")
3. Place the cursor on the directory containing the program that you want to select.
4. Press the <INPUT> key.
- OR -
Press the <Right cursor> key.
The directory contents are displayed.
5. Place the cursor on the desired program.
6. Press the "Select" softkey. When the program has been successfully selected, an automatic change‐
over to the "Machine" operating area occurs.
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