Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl User manual

Foreword
Introduction 1
Setting up the machine 2
Machine the workpiece 3
Teaching in programs 4
Setting data 5
User data 6
Tool management 7
Program management 8
HT8 9
PCU 321 10
Alarm, error, and system
messages 11
Appendix A
SINUMERIK 840D sl
HMI sl Universal
Operating Manual
11/2006
6FC5398-6AP10-1BA0
Valid for SINUMERIK 840D sl/840DE sl control
system Software Version NCU system software for
840D sl/840DE sl 2.4 with HMI sl 2.1

Safety Guidelines
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
indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken.
Warning
indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.
Caution
with a safety alert symbol, indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.
Caution
without a safety alert symbol, indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.
Notice
indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the corresponding information is not taken into
account.
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 device/system may only be set up and used in conjunction with this documentation. Commissioning and
operation of a device/system may only be performed by qualified personnel. Within the context of the safety notes
in this documentation qualified persons are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, ground and
label devices, systems and circuits in accordance with established safety practices and standards.
Prescribed Usage
Note the following:
Warning
This device may only be used for the applications described in the catalog or the technical description and only in
connection with devices or components from other manufacturers which have been approved or recommended by
Siemens. Correct, reliable operation of the product requires proper transport, storage, positioning and assembly
as well as careful operation and maintenance.
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publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the
owner.
Disclaimer of Liability
We have reviewed the contents of this publication to ensure consistency with the hardware and software
described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the
information in this publication is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent
editions.
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Copyright © Siemens AG 2006.
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Foreword
Structure of the documentation
The SINUMERIK documentation is organized in 3 parts:
•General documentation
•User documentation
•Manufacturer/service documentation
An overview of publications, which is updated monthly and also provides information about
the language versions available, can be found on the Internet at:
http://www.siemens.com/motioncontrol
Select "Support" → "Technical Documentation" → "Overview of Publications".
The Internet version of DOConCD (DOConWEB) is available at:
http://www.automation.siemens.com/doconweb
Information about training courses and FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) can be found at
the following website:
http://www.siemens.com/motioncontrol under menu option "Support"
Target group
This documentation is intended for users of universal machines running the HMI sl software.
Standard scope
This documentation only describes the functionality of the standard version. Extensions or
changes made by the machine tool manufacturer are documented by the machine tool
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.
For the sake of simplicity, 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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Technical Support
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Table of contents
Foreword ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 11
1.1 Product overview .........................................................................................................................11
1.2 Operator panel fronts ...................................................................................................................12
1.2.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................12
1.2.2 Keys of the operator panel...........................................................................................................13
1.3 Machine control panels ................................................................................................................15
1.3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................15
1.3.2 Controls on the machine control panel ........................................................................................15
1.4 Operator interface ........................................................................................................................18
1.4.1 Status display...............................................................................................................................19
1.4.2 Actual value window ....................................................................................................................22
1.4.3 T,F,S window ...............................................................................................................................23
1.4.4 Program block display..................................................................................................................24
1.4.5 Operation via softkeys and buttons .............................................................................................25
1.4.6 Entering parameters ....................................................................................................................27
1.4.7 Context menu...............................................................................................................................28
1.4.8 Touch operation ...........................................................................................................................29
1.4.9 Pocket calculator..........................................................................................................................29
1.4.10 Protection levels...........................................................................................................................31
2 Setting up the machine............................................................................................................................ 33
2.1 Switching on and switching off.....................................................................................................33
2.2 Modes of operation ......................................................................................................................34
2.2.1 General information .....................................................................................................................34
2.2.2 Channel switchover......................................................................................................................36
2.3 Approaching a reference point.....................................................................................................36
2.3.1 Reference axes............................................................................................................................36
2.3.2 User agreement ...........................................................................................................................38
2.4 Settings for the machine ..............................................................................................................39
2.4.1 Coordinate system (MCS/WCS) ..................................................................................................39
2.5 Work offsets .................................................................................................................................40
2.5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................40
2.5.2 Display active zero offset .............................................................................................................40
2.5.3 Displaying and editing base zero offset .......................................................................................42
2.5.4 Displaying and editing settable zero offset ..................................................................................43
2.5.5 Displaying and editing details of the zero offsets.........................................................................44
2.5.6 Deleting zero offsets ....................................................................................................................45
2.6 Manual mode ...............................................................................................................................46
2.6.1 Traversing the axes .....................................................................................................................46
2.6.2 Traverse axes by a defined increment.........................................................................................46
2.6.3 Traversing axes by a variable increment .....................................................................................48

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2.6.4 Default settings for manual mode ............................................................................................... 48
2.7 Handwheel .................................................................................................................................. 50
2.7.1 Handwheel assignment............................................................................................................... 50
2.8 MDA ............................................................................................................................................ 52
2.8.1 Loading an MDA program from the Program Manager .............................................................. 52
2.8.2 Saving an MDA program............................................................................................................. 53
2.8.3 Executing an MDA program........................................................................................................ 54
2.8.4 Deleting an MDA program........................................................................................................... 55
3 Machine the workpiece ............................................................................................................................ 57
3.1 Starting program execution......................................................................................................... 57
3.1.1 Starting and stopping machining................................................................................................. 57
3.1.2 Selecting a program .................................................................................................................... 59
3.2 Program running-in ..................................................................................................................... 60
3.2.1 Executing single blocks............................................................................................................... 60
3.3 Display current program block .................................................................................................... 61
3.3.1 Current block display................................................................................................................... 61
3.3.2 Display program level.................................................................................................................. 61
3.4 Correcting programs ................................................................................................................... 62
3.5 Repositioning axes...................................................................................................................... 63
3.6 Starting execution at a specific point .......................................................................................... 64
3.6.1 Use block search......................................................................................................................... 64
3.6.2 Approaching an interruption point again ..................................................................................... 65
3.6.3 Entering a search target.............................................................................................................. 65
3.6.4 Parameters for block search ....................................................................................................... 66
3.6.5 Block search mode...................................................................................................................... 66
3.7 Controlling the program run ........................................................................................................ 68
3.7.1 Program control........................................................................................................................... 68
3.7.2 Skip blocks .................................................................................................................................. 70
3.8 Editing programs ......................................................................................................................... 71
3.8.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 71
3.8.2 Searching in programs................................................................................................................ 72
3.8.3 Replacing program text............................................................................................................... 73
3.8.4 Copying/pasting/deleting program blocks ................................................................................... 74
3.8.5 Renumbering programs .............................................................................................................. 75
3.8.6 Editor settings ............................................................................................................................. 75
3.9 Display G and auxiliary functions................................................................................................ 77
3.9.1 Selected G functions ................................................................................................................... 77
3.9.2 All G functions ............................................................................................................................. 79
3.9.3 Auxiliary functions ....................................................................................................................... 80
3.10 Status of synchronized actions ................................................................................................... 80
3.11 Settings for automatic mode ....................................................................................................... 82
3.11.1 Defining the dry run feedrate ...................................................................................................... 82
4 Teaching in programs.............................................................................................................................. 83
4.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 83
4.2 General sequence....................................................................................................................... 83
4.3 Inserting blocks ........................................................................................................................... 84

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4.3.1 Teach-in via Windows..................................................................................................................85
4.3.1.1 General information .....................................................................................................................85
4.3.1.2 Teach in rapid traverse G0 ..........................................................................................................86
4.3.1.3 Teach in straight G1.....................................................................................................................86
4.3.1.4 Teaching in circle intermediate and circle end point CIP.............................................................87
4.3.1.5 A-spline teach in (option) .............................................................................................................87
4.3.2 Input parameters for teach-in blocks ...........................................................................................89
4.4 Changing blocks ..........................................................................................................................90
4.5 Block selection .............................................................................................................................92
4.6 Deleting blocks.............................................................................................................................93
4.7 Parameter settings.......................................................................................................................94
4.7.1 Settings for teach-in .....................................................................................................................94
5 Setting data ............................................................................................................................................. 95
5.1 Specify working area limitations...................................................................................................95
6 User data................................................................................................................................................. 97
6.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................97
6.2 R parameters ...............................................................................................................................98
6.3 Displaying global user data (GUD) ..............................................................................................99
6.4 Displaying channel GUDs..........................................................................................................101
6.5 Displaying local user data (LUD) ...............................................................................................102
6.6 Displaying program user data (PUD).........................................................................................103
6.7 Searching for user data..............................................................................................................103
6.8 Defining and activating user data...............................................................................................104
7 Tool management.................................................................................................................................. 107
7.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................107
7.2 Tool list.......................................................................................................................................108
7.2.1 Additional data for tools .............................................................................................................109
7.2.2 Entering new tools in the tool list ...............................................................................................110
7.2.3 Managing several cutting edges ................................................................................................112
7.2.4 Deleting cutting edges ...............................................................................................................113
7.2.5 Deleting tools .............................................................................................................................114
7.2.6 Loading and unloading tools......................................................................................................114
7.2.7 Selecting a magazine.................................................................................................................116
7.3 Tool wear ...................................................................................................................................118
7.3.1 Reactivating tools.......................................................................................................................119
7.4 Tool data OEM...........................................................................................................................120
7.5 Magazine....................................................................................................................................121
7.5.1 Position magazine......................................................................................................................122
7.5.2 Relocating tools .........................................................................................................................122
7.6 Sorting tool management lists....................................................................................................124
8 Program management ........................................................................................................................... 125
8.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................125
8.1.1 NC memory................................................................................................................................126

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8.1.2 Local drive................................................................................................................................. 127
8.1.3 USB drives ................................................................................................................................ 127
8.2 Opening and closing a program................................................................................................ 127
8.3 Executing a program................................................................................................................. 129
8.4 Creating directories/programs................................................................................................... 130
8.4.1 Creating a new directory ........................................................................................................... 130
8.4.2 Creating a new workpiece......................................................................................................... 131
8.4.3 Creating a new G code program............................................................................................... 132
8.4.4 Storing any new file................................................................................................................... 133
8.5 Selecting several directories/programs..................................................................................... 134
8.6 Copying and pasting directories/programs ............................................................................... 136
8.7 Deleting directories/programs ................................................................................................... 138
8.8 Renaming file and directory properties ..................................................................................... 139
8.9 Templates.................................................................................................................................. 139
8.9.1 Creating templates .................................................................................................................... 139
8.10 Backing up data ........................................................................................................................ 141
8.10.1 Creating archives ...................................................................................................................... 141
8.10.2 Importing data ........................................................................................................................... 142
9 HT8........................................................................................................................................................ 145
9.1 Traversing keys......................................................................................................................... 147
9.2 Machine control panel menu..................................................................................................... 149
9.3 Virtual keyboard ........................................................................................................................ 150
9.4 Calibrating the touch panel ....................................................................................................... 152
10 PCU 321................................................................................................................................................ 153
10.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 153
10.2 Basic Functions......................................................................................................................... 154
11 Alarm, error, and system messages ...................................................................................................... 157
11.1 Displaying alarms...................................................................................................................... 157
11.2 Displaying messages ................................................................................................................ 159
11.3 Displaying version data............................................................................................................. 160
A Appendix................................................................................................................................................ 161
A.1 Correction sheet - fax template................................................................................................. 161
A.2 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 162
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 163
Tables
Table 1-1 Keys of the operator panel.......................................................................................................... 13

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Introduction 1
1.1 Product overview
The SINUMERIK controller is a CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) control system for
machine tools.
You can use the CNC control system 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
•Displaying and troubleshooting alarms
•Editing of machine data
Operating areas
The basic functions are grouped in the following operating areas in the control:
MACHINE
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
MANAGER
DIAGNOSIS
START-UP
PARAMETER
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1.2 Operator panel fronts
1.2.1 Overview
Introduction
The display (screen) and operation (e.g. hardkeys and softkeys) of the HMI sI operator
interface occurs via the panel front.
In this example, the OP 010 operator panel front is used to illustrate the components that are
available for operating the control and machine tool.
Operator controls and indicators
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2 Status LED: TEMP
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4 Numerical key group
5 Softkeys
6 Control key group
7 Hotkey group
8 Cursor key group
9 USB interface
10 Menu Select key
11 Menu forward button
12 Machine area button
13 Menu back button
References
An exact description as well as a view of the other serviceable panel fronts may be found in
/BH/, Equipment Manual Panel Components 840D sl/840 Di sl
1.2.2 Keys of the operator panel
The following buttons are available for operation of the control and the machine tool.
Keys
Table 1-1 Keys of the operator panel
Key Function
ALARM CANCEL
Cancel alarms and messages that are marked with this symbol.
CHANNEL
Select channel or continue.
HELP
No function.
NEXT WINDOW
Continue to next window.
PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN
Page up or down in a screen.

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Key Function
Cursor
Input focus/cursor between different fields. Navigate rows or characters.
Use the right cursor to open a directory or program in the editor.
Use the left cursor to switch to a higher level in the directory tree.
SELECT
Choose one of a number of options presented.
Select an element.
END
Moves the cursor to the last input field in a parameterization screen form or
table.
BACKSPACE
Delete the value in the input field.
In insertion mode, it deletes the character after the cursor.
TAB
Indent the cursor by several characters.
SHIFT
Depress the Shift key to enter the upper character shown on the dual input
keys.
CTRL
Use the following key combinations to navigate in the G code editor:
•<Ctrl + Home> : Jump to the beginning.
•<Ctrl + End> : Jump to the end.
Selection
ALT
Irrelevant
DEL
•Delete the value in the input field.
•In insertion mode, it deletes the character after the cursor.
INSERT
Activate insertion mode.
INPUT
•Finish the entry of a value in the input field.
•Open a directory or program.
ALARM - only OP 010 and OP 010C
Irrelevant
PROGRAM - only OP 010 and OP 010C
Irrelevant
OFFSET - only OP 010 and OP 010C
Irrelevant.
PROGRAM MANAGER - only OP 010 and OP 010C
Irrelevant.
Menu back key
Jump to the next highest menu level.

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Key Function
MACHINE
Open the "Machine" operating area.
Menu forward key
Advance the horizontal softkey bar.
MENU SELECT
Call the main menu for operating area selection.
1.3 Machine control panels
1.3.1 Overview
The machine tool can be equipped with a machine control panel by Siemens or with a
specific machine control panel from the machine manufacturer.
You use the machine control panel to initiate actions on the machine tool such as traversing
an axis or starting the machining of a workpiece.
1.3.2 Controls on the machine control panel
In this example, the MCP 483C IE machine control panel is used to illustrate the operator
controls and displays of a Siemens machine control panel.
Overview
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EMERGENCY STOP button
Activate the button in situations where
•life is at risk.
•there is the danger of a machine or workpiece being damaged.
(1)
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.
(2) Installation locations for control devices (d = 16 mm)
(3)
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.
(4) Program control
SINGLE BLOCK
Single block mode on/off.
CYCLE START
Starts execution of a program.
CYCLE STOP
Stops execution of a program.
(5) Operating modes, machine functions
JOG
Select "JOG" mode.
TEACH IN
Select "Teach In" submode.
MDA
Select "MDA" 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
interpreted.
(6) Customer keys
T1 to T15
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Axis keys
Selects an axis.
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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 = work) and
machine coordinate system (MCS = machine).
(8) Spindle control with override switch
SPINDLE STOP
Stop spindle.
SPINDLE START
Spindle is enabled.
(9) 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.
(10) Keyswitch (four positions)

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1.4 Operator interface
Overview
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7 Display for
•active tool T
•current feedrate F
•current spindle condition
8 Operating window with program block display
9 Display of G functions, H functions, and input windows for different functions (e.g., program control).
10 Dialog line to provide additional user notes
11 Horizontal softkey bar
12 Vertical softkey bar
1.4.1 Status display
The status display includes the most important information about the current machine status
and the status of the NCK. It also shows alarms as well as NC and PLC messages.
Depending on your operating area, the status display is made up of several lines:
•Large status display
The status display is made up of three lines in the "Machine" operating area.
•Small status display
In the "Parameter", "Program", "Program Manager", "Diagnosis" and "Start-up" operating
areas, the status display consists of the first line from the large display.
Status display of "Machine" operating area
First line
Display Description
Active operating area
"Machine" operating area
With touch operation, you can change the operating area here.
"Parameter" operating area
"Program" operating area

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"Program manager" operating area
"Diagnosis" operating area
"Start-up" operating area
Active mode or submode
"Jog" mode
"MDA" mode
"Auto" mode
"Teach In" submode
"Repos" submode
"Ref Point" submode
Alarms and messages
Alarm display
The alarm numbers are displayed in white lettering on a red
background. The associated alarm text is shown in red
lettering.
An arrow indicates that several alarms are active.
An acknowledgment symbol indicates that the alarm can be
acknowledged or canceled.
NC or PLC message
Message numbers and texts are shown in black lettering.
An arrow indicates that several messages are active.
Messages from NC programs do not have numbers and appear
in green lettering.
Second line
Display Description
Program path and program name
The displays in the second line can be configured.