HEIDENHAIN POSITIP 8000 User manual

POSITIP 8000
Operating Instructions
Turning
Digital Readout
English (en)
03/2020

Contents
Contents
1 Fundamentals..................................................................................................................................17
2 Safety............................................................................................................................................... 27
3 Transport and storage....................................................................................................................33
4 Mounting......................................................................................................................................... 39
5 Installation.......................................................................................................................................45
6 Basic operation............................................................................................................................... 57
7 Commissioning............................................................................................................................... 91
8 Setup..............................................................................................................................................133
9 Quick Start.................................................................................................................................... 153
10 Manual operation......................................................................................................................... 171
11 MDI mode......................................................................................................................................179
12 Program run.................................................................................................................................. 191
13 Programming................................................................................................................................ 201
14 File management..........................................................................................................................213
15 Settings..........................................................................................................................................221
16 Servicing and maintenance.........................................................................................................277
17 What to do if ............................................................................................................................... 287
18 Removal and disposal..................................................................................................................293
19 Specifications................................................................................................................................295
20 Index...............................................................................................................................................302
21 List of figures................................................................................................................................305
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1 Fundamentals..................................................................................................................................17
1.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................... 18
1.2 Information on the product................................................................................................................ 18
1.3 Demo software for the product..........................................................................................................18
1.4 Documentation on the product..........................................................................................................19
1.4.1 Validity of the documentation..................................................................................................19
1.4.2 Notes on reading the documentation......................................................................................20
1.4.3 Storage and distribution of the documentation.......................................................................21
1.5 About these instructions.....................................................................................................................21
1.5.1 Document category................................................................................................................. 21
1.5.2 Target groups for the instructions........................................................................................... 21
1.5.3 Target groups according to user types....................................................................................22
1.5.4 Contents of the chapters.........................................................................................................22
1.5.5 Notes in this documentation................................................................................................... 24
1.5.6 Symbols and fonts used for marking text............................................................................... 25
2 Safety............................................................................................................................................... 27
2.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................... 28
2.2 General safety precautions................................................................................................................. 28
2.3 Intended use......................................................................................................................................... 28
2.4 Improper use........................................................................................................................................ 28
2.5 Personnel qualification........................................................................................................................ 29
2.6 Obligations of the operating company..............................................................................................29
2.7 General safety precautions................................................................................................................. 30
2.7.1 Symbols on the product.......................................................................................................... 30
2.7.2 Electrical safety precautions.................................................................................................... 31
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3 Transport and storage....................................................................................................................33
3.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................... 34
3.2 Unpacking............................................................................................................................................. 34
3.3 Items supplied and accessories..........................................................................................................34
3.3.1 Items supplied......................................................................................................................... 34
3.3.2 Accessories.............................................................................................................................. 35
3.4 In case of damage in transit...............................................................................................................36
3.5 Repackaging and storage....................................................................................................................36
3.5.1 Repackaging the product......................................................................................................... 37
3.5.2 Storage of the product............................................................................................................ 37
4 Mounting......................................................................................................................................... 39
4.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................... 40
4.2 Assembly of the product.................................................................................................................... 40
4.2.1 Mounting on Single-Pos stand.................................................................................................41
4.2.2 Mounting on Duo-Pos stand....................................................................................................42
4.2.3 Mounting on Multi-Pos stand.................................................................................................. 43
4.2.4 Mounting on Multi-Pos holder................................................................................................. 44
5 Installation.......................................................................................................................................45
5.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................... 46
5.2 General information.............................................................................................................................46
5.3 Device overview................................................................................................................................... 47
5.4 Connecting encoders........................................................................................................................... 50
5.5 Wiring switching inputs and outputs................................................................................................51
5.6 Connecting input devices....................................................................................................................54
5.7 Connecting a network peripheral.......................................................................................................54
5.8 Connecting the line voltage................................................................................................................55
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6 Basic operation............................................................................................................................... 57
6.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................... 58
6.2 Using the touchscreen and input devices.........................................................................................58
6.2.1 Touchscreen and input devices............................................................................................... 58
6.2.2 Gestures and mouse actions...................................................................................................58
6.3 General operating elements and functions.......................................................................................60
6.4 POSITIP 8000 – switch-on and switch-off......................................................................................... 62
6.4.1 Switching on the POSITIP 8000.............................................................................................. 62
6.4.2 Activating and deactivating the energy saving mode.............................................................. 62
6.4.3 Switching off the POSITIP 8000............................................................................................... 63
6.5 User login and logout......................................................................................................................... 63
6.5.1 User login.................................................................................................................................64
6.5.2 User logout.............................................................................................................................. 64
6.6 Setting the language........................................................................................................................... 65
6.7 Performing the reference mark search after startup........................................................................ 65
6.8 User interface....................................................................................................................................... 65
6.8.1 User interface after switch-on................................................................................................. 66
6.8.2 Main menu of the user interface............................................................................................ 67
6.8.3 Manual operation menu...........................................................................................................69
6.8.4 MDI menu................................................................................................................................70
6.8.5 Program run menu...................................................................................................................72
6.8.6 Programming menu................................................................................................................. 73
6.8.7 File management menu...........................................................................................................75
6.8.8 User login menu...................................................................................................................... 76
6.8.9 Settings menu..........................................................................................................................77
6.8.10 Switch-off menu.......................................................................................................................78
6.9 Position display.................................................................................................................................... 78
6.9.1 Operating elements of the position display............................................................................ 78
6.9.2 Position display functions........................................................................................................ 80
6.10 Status bar............................................................................................................................................. 82
6.10.1 Operating elements of the status bar..................................................................................... 82
6.10.2 Adjusting settings in the quick access menu.......................................................................... 84
6.10.3 Stopwatch................................................................................................................................ 85
6.10.4 Calculator..................................................................................................................................85
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6.10.5 Setting the feed-rate value...................................................................................................... 86
6.10.6 Additional functions in Manual operation mode...................................................................... 86
6.11 OEM bar................................................................................................................................................ 86
6.11.1 Operating elements of the OEM bar...................................................................................... 87
6.11.2 Calling functions of the OEM bar............................................................................................87
6.12 Messages and audio feedback............................................................................................................88
6.12.1 Messages.................................................................................................................................88
6.12.2 Wizard...................................................................................................................................... 89
6.12.3 Audio feedback.........................................................................................................................90
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7 Commissioning............................................................................................................................... 91
7.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................... 92
7.2 Logging in for commissioning............................................................................................................92
7.2.1 User login.................................................................................................................................92
7.2.2 Performing the reference mark search after startup............................................................... 93
7.2.3 Setting the language................................................................................................................93
7.2.4 Changing the password...........................................................................................................94
7.3 Steps for commissioning.................................................................................................................... 94
7.4 Selecting the Application....................................................................................................................96
7.5 Basic settings....................................................................................................................................... 96
7.5.1 Activating the Software options.............................................................................................. 96
7.5.2 Setting the date and time........................................................................................................99
7.5.3 Setting the units of measure...................................................................................................99
7.6 Configuring the axes..........................................................................................................................100
7.6.1 Overview of typical encoders................................................................................................101
7.6.2 Configuring axes for encoders with EnDat interface.............................................................102
7.6.3 Configuring the axes for encoders with a 1 VPP or 11 µAPP interface....................................104
7.6.4 Performing error compensation for linear encoders.............................................................. 106
7.6.5 Configuring the spindle axis.................................................................................................. 110
7.6.6 Configuring Axis+ NC............................................................................................................ 112
7.6.7 Coupling axes.........................................................................................................................114
7.6.8 Activating the reference mark search....................................................................................115
7.7 Configuring thread cutting (NC software option)...........................................................................116
7.8 Configuring M functions................................................................................................................... 116
7.8.1 Standard M functions............................................................................................................ 117
7.8.2 Manufacturer-specific M functions........................................................................................ 117
7.9 OEM area............................................................................................................................................ 117
7.9.1 Adding documentation...........................................................................................................118
7.9.2 Adding a startup screen........................................................................................................ 118
7.9.3 Configuring the OEM bar...................................................................................................... 119
7.9.4 Adjusting the display..............................................................................................................125
7.9.5 Defining error messages....................................................................................................... 125
7.9.6 Backing up and restoring OEM settings................................................................................129
7.9.7 Configuring the unit for screenshots.....................................................................................130
7.10 Backing up data................................................................................................................................. 131
7.10.1 Back up settings.................................................................................................................... 131
7.10.2 Back up user files.................................................................................................................. 132
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8 Setup..............................................................................................................................................133
8.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 134
8.2 Logging in for setup.......................................................................................................................... 134
8.2.1 User login...............................................................................................................................134
8.2.2 Performing the reference mark search after startup............................................................. 135
8.2.3 Setting the language..............................................................................................................135
8.2.4 Changing the password.........................................................................................................136
8.3 Single steps for setup....................................................................................................................... 137
8.3.1 Basic settings.........................................................................................................................137
8.3.2 Preparing machining processes............................................................................................. 145
8.4 Back up settings.................................................................................................................................150
8.5 Back up user files...............................................................................................................................151
9 Quick Start.................................................................................................................................... 153
9.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 154
9.2 Logging in for Quick Start................................................................................................................ 155
9.3 Requirements......................................................................................................................................155
9.4 Setting up the lathe.......................................................................................................................... 158
9.4.1 Measuring the reference tool................................................................................................159
9.4.2 Tool measurement................................................................................................................. 160
9.4.3 Finding the preset..................................................................................................................161
9.5 Roughing the outside contour......................................................................................................... 161
9.6 Turning the recess..............................................................................................................................164
9.7 Turning the chamfer...........................................................................................................................165
9.8 Finishing the outside contour.......................................................................................................... 165
9.9 Machining threads............................................................................................................................. 168
9.9.1 Defining threads.....................................................................................................................169
9.9.2 Thread cutting........................................................................................................................ 170
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10 Manual operation......................................................................................................................... 171
10.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 172
10.2 Defining the upper limit for the spindle speed.............................................................................. 173
10.3 Conducting the reference mark search............................................................................................174
10.4 Defining presets................................................................................................................................. 175
10.4.1 Touching off presets.............................................................................................................. 175
10.4.2 Setting a position as a preset................................................................................................176
10.5 Creating a tool....................................................................................................................................177
10.6 Calibrating tools................................................................................................................................. 178
10.7 Selecting a tool.................................................................................................................................. 178
11 MDI mode......................................................................................................................................179
11.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 180
11.2 Defining the upper limit for the spindle speed.............................................................................. 182
11.3 Block types......................................................................................................................................... 183
11.3.1 Positioning.............................................................................................................................. 183
11.3.2 Machining cycle..................................................................................................................... 183
11.4 Executing blocks................................................................................................................................ 186
11.5 Using the simulation window..........................................................................................................187
11.5.1 Depiction as contour view.....................................................................................................188
11.6 Working with the positioning aid.................................................................................................... 189
11.7 Applying the Scaling factor.............................................................................................................. 189
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12 Program run.................................................................................................................................. 191
12.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 192
12.2 Using the program.............................................................................................................................193
12.2.1 Running the program............................................................................................................. 195
12.2.2 Proceeding to a specific program block................................................................................ 196
12.2.3 Aborting program run.............................................................................................................196
12.2.4 Using the simulation window................................................................................................196
12.2.5 Applying the Scaling factor....................................................................................................198
12.2.6 Setting the spindle speed......................................................................................................199
12.3 Managing programs...........................................................................................................................199
12.3.1 Opening a program................................................................................................................199
12.3.2 Closing a program..................................................................................................................199
13 Programming................................................................................................................................ 201
13.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 202
13.2 Block types......................................................................................................................................... 203
13.2.1 Positioning..............................................................................................................................203
13.2.2 Coordinate systems............................................................................................................... 203
13.2.3 Machine functions..................................................................................................................204
13.2.4 Machining cycle..................................................................................................................... 204
13.3 Creating a program............................................................................................................................207
13.3.1 Programming support............................................................................................................ 207
13.3.2 Creating a program header....................................................................................................208
13.3.3 Adding blocks.........................................................................................................................208
13.3.4 Deleting blocks.......................................................................................................................208
13.3.5 Saving a program...................................................................................................................208
13.4 Using the simulation window.......................................................................................................... 209
13.4.1 Depiction as contour view.....................................................................................................210
13.4.2 Activating the simulation window......................................................................................... 210
13.4.3 Checking a program in the simulation window..................................................................... 211
13.5 Managing programs...........................................................................................................................211
13.5.1 Opening a program................................................................................................................211
13.5.2 Closing a program..................................................................................................................211
13.5.3 Saving a program...................................................................................................................211
13.5.4 Saving a program under a new name................................................................................... 212
13.5.5 Saving a program automatically.............................................................................................212
13.5.6 Deleting a program................................................................................................................ 212
13.6 Editing program blocks..................................................................................................................... 212
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14 File management..........................................................................................................................213
14.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 214
14.2 File types.............................................................................................................................................215
14.3 Managing folders and files............................................................................................................... 215
14.4 Viewing files....................................................................................................................................... 218
14.5 Exporting files.................................................................................................................................... 218
14.6 Importing files.................................................................................................................................... 219
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15 Settings..........................................................................................................................................221
15.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 222
15.2 General................................................................................................................................................ 223
15.2.1 Device information.................................................................................................................223
15.2.2 Screen.................................................................................................................................... 223
15.2.3 Display....................................................................................................................................224
15.2.4 Simulation window................................................................................................................ 225
15.2.5 Input devices..........................................................................................................................226
15.2.6 Sounds................................................................................................................................... 227
15.2.7 Printers................................................................................................................................... 227
15.2.8 Date and time........................................................................................................................227
15.2.9 Units....................................................................................................................................... 228
15.2.10 Copyrights.............................................................................................................................. 229
15.2.11 Service info............................................................................................................................ 229
15.2.12 Documentation.......................................................................................................................229
15.3 Interfaces............................................................................................................................................. 230
15.3.1 Network..................................................................................................................................230
15.3.2 Network drive........................................................................................................................ 231
15.3.3 USB........................................................................................................................................ 232
15.3.4 Axes (switching functions).....................................................................................................232
15.3.5 Position-dependent switching functions................................................................................ 232
15.4 User......................................................................................................................................................234
15.4.1 OEM....................................................................................................................................... 234
15.4.2 Setup...................................................................................................................................... 235
15.4.3 Operator................................................................................................................................. 236
15.4.4 Adding User........................................................................................................................... 236
15.5 Axes..................................................................................................................................................... 237
15.5.1 Fundamentals of axis configuration.......................................................................................237
15.5.2 Reference marks....................................................................................................................238
15.5.3 Information............................................................................................................................. 239
15.5.4 Switching functions................................................................................................................239
15.5.5 Inputs (Switching functions).................................................................................................. 239
15.5.6 Outputs (Switching functions)............................................................................................... 241
15.5.7 Overrides................................................................................................................................242
15.5.8 Adding M functions............................................................................................................... 242
15.5.9 Configuring M functions........................................................................................................ 242
15.5.10 Special settings......................................................................................................................243
15.5.11 Thread cutting........................................................................................................................ 244
15.5.12 <Axis name> (settings of the axis)....................................................................................... 244
15.5.13 Encoder.................................................................................................................................. 247
15.5.14 Reference marks (Encoder)....................................................................................................250
15.5.15 Reference point displacement............................................................................................... 251
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15.5.16 Linear error compensation (LEC)...........................................................................................251
15.5.17 Segmented linear error compensation (SLEC)...................................................................... 252
15.5.18 Create table of supporting points..........................................................................................252
15.5.19 Outputs.................................................................................................................................. 253
15.5.20 Inputs..................................................................................................................................... 254
15.5.21 Movement commands from digital input.............................................................................. 255
15.5.22 Movement commands from analog input............................................................................. 255
15.5.23 Digital enable inputs.............................................................................................................. 257
15.5.24 Software limit switches......................................................................................................... 257
15.5.25 Spindle axis S........................................................................................................................ 258
15.5.26 Outputs (S).............................................................................................................................260
15.5.27 Inputs (S)................................................................................................................................261
15.5.28 Movement commands from digital input (S).........................................................................262
15.5.29 Digital enable inputs (S).........................................................................................................262
15.5.30 Spindle speed display via analog input (S)............................................................................ 263
15.5.31 Adding Gear stages............................................................................................................... 263
15.5.32 Gear stages............................................................................................................................264
15.6 Service................................................................................................................................................. 265
15.6.1 Firmware information.............................................................................................................265
15.6.2 Back up and restore.............................................................................................................. 266
15.6.3 Firmware update....................................................................................................................267
15.6.4 Reset...................................................................................................................................... 267
15.6.5 OEM area...............................................................................................................................268
15.6.6 Startup screen........................................................................................................................268
15.6.7 OEM bar.................................................................................................................................269
15.6.8 Adding OEM-Bar items..........................................................................................................269
15.6.9 OEM bar item: Logo..............................................................................................................270
15.6.10 Spindle speedOEM bar item................................................................................................. 270
15.6.11 M functionOEM bar item...................................................................................................... 271
15.6.12 Special functionsOEM bar item.............................................................................................272
15.6.13 DocumentOEM bar item....................................................................................................... 272
15.6.14 Settings (OEM area).............................................................................................................. 273
15.6.15 Program execution.................................................................................................................273
15.6.16 Configuring M functions........................................................................................................ 274
15.6.17 Text database......................................................................................................................... 274
15.6.18 Messages...............................................................................................................................275
15.6.19 Back up and restore (OEM area)........................................................................................... 275
15.6.20 Documentation.......................................................................................................................276
15.6.21 Software options....................................................................................................................276
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16 Servicing and maintenance.........................................................................................................277
16.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 278
16.2 Cleaning...............................................................................................................................................278
16.3 Maintenance plan...............................................................................................................................279
16.4 Resuming operation...........................................................................................................................279
16.5 Updating the firmware...................................................................................................................... 280
16.6 Restoring files and settings.............................................................................................................. 282
16.6.1 Restore OEM-specific folders and files.................................................................................282
16.6.2 Restore user files.................................................................................................................. 283
16.6.3 Restore settings.....................................................................................................................284
16.7 Reset all settings................................................................................................................................285
16.8 Reset to shipping conditions............................................................................................................285
17 What to do if ............................................................................................................................... 287
17.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 288
17.2 System or power failure....................................................................................................................288
17.2.1 Restoring the firmware..........................................................................................................288
17.2.2 Restore settings.....................................................................................................................289
17.3 Malfunctions....................................................................................................................................... 289
17.3.1 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 289
18 Removal and disposal..................................................................................................................293
18.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 294
18.2 Removal...............................................................................................................................................294
18.3 Disposal............................................................................................................................................... 294
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19 Specifications................................................................................................................................295
19.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 296
19.2 Product data....................................................................................................................................... 296
19.3 Product dimensions and mating dimensions................................................................................. 298
19.3.1 Product dimensions with Single-Pos stand........................................................................... 300
19.3.2 Product dimensions with Duo-Pos stand.............................................................................. 300
19.3.3 Product dimensions with Multi-Pos stand.............................................................................301
19.3.4 Product dimensions with Multi-Pos holder............................................................................301
20 Index...............................................................................................................................................302
21 List of figures................................................................................................................................305
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Fundamentals

Fundamentals | Overview
1
1.1 Overview
This chapter contains information about the product and this manual.
1.2 Information on the product
Product designation ID Firmware version Index
POSITIP 8000 1089176-xx,
1089177-xx
1252216.1.1.x ---
The ID label is provided on the back of the product.
Example:
POSITIP 80xx xxxxxx
2
3
1
1Product designation
2Index
3ID number
1.3 Demo software for the product
POSITIP 8000 Demo is software you can install on a computer regardless of the
device. POSITIP 8000 Demo helps you to become familiar with, try out or present
the functions of the device.
You can download the current version of the software here: www.heidenhain.de
To download the installation file from the HEIDENHAIN Portal, you
need access rights to the Software portal folder in the directory of the
appropriate product.
If you do not have access rights to the Portal's Software folder, you can
request the access rights from your HEIDENHAIN contact person.
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Fundamentals | Documentation on the product
1.4 Documentation on the product
1.4.1 Validity of the documentation
Before using the documentation and the product, you need to verify that the
documentation matches the product.
Compare the ID number and the index indicated in the documentation with the
corresponding data given on the ID label of the product
Compare the firmware version given in the documentation with the firmware
version of the product
Further information: "Device information", Page 223
If the ID numbers and indexes as well as the firmware versions match, the
documentation is valid
If the ID numbers and indexes do not match, so that the documentation
is not valid, you will find the current documentation for the product at
www.heidenhain.de.
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Fundamentals | Documentation on the product
1
1.4.2 Notes on reading the documentation
WARNING
Fatal accidents, personal injury or property damage caused by non-
compliance with the documentation!
Failure to comply with the documentation may result in fatal accidents, personal
injury or property damage.
Read the documentation carefully from beginning to end
Keep the documentation for future reference
The table below lists the components of the documentation in the order of priority
for reading.
Documentation Description
Addendum An addendum supplements or supersedes
the corresponding contents of the Operating
Instructions and, if applicable, of the Installation
Instructions.
If an addendum is included in the shipment, it has
the highest priority for reading. All other contents
of the documentation retain their validity.
Installation Instructions The Installation Instructions contain all of the infor-
mation and safety precautions needed for the
proper mounting and installation of the product.
The Installation Instructions are contained as an
excerpt from the Operating Instructions in every
delivery.
The Installation Instructions have the second
highest level of priority for reading.
Operating Instructions The Operating Instructions contain all the infor-
mation and safety precautions needed for the
proper operation of the product according to its
intended use. The Operating Instructions are
included on the supplied storage medium and can
also be downloaded in the download area from
www.heidenhain.de. The Operating Instructions
must be read before the unit is put into service.
The Operating Instructions have the third highest
level of priority for reading.
User's Manual The User's Manual provides all information
required for installing the demo software on a
computer and for using it as intended. The User's
Manual is located in the installation folder of the
demo software and can be downloaded from the
download area at www.heidenhain.de.
Have you found any errors or would you like to suggest changes?
We continuously strive to improve our documentation for you. Please help us by
sending your suggestions to the following e-mail address:
[email protected]
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