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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