Siemens SINUMERIK 802D sl User manual

Preface
Description 1
Software interface 2
Programming 3
Cycles 4
Operating areas and operat-
ing modes 5
Define 6
Operator control (software) 7
Network operation 8
Data Backup 9
PLC diagnosis represented
as a ladder diagram 10
Application examples 11
SINUMERIK
SINUMERIK_802D_sl
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Programming and Operating manual
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6FC5398-4CP10-0BA0
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SINUMERIK 802D sl 1

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Table of contents
Preface ......................................................................................................................................................iii
1 Description.............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Operating and display elements ................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Key definition of the full CNC keyboard (vertical format)........................................................... 1-3
1.3 Key definition of the machine control panel ............................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Coordinate systems ................................................................................................................... 1-5
2 Software interface................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Screen layout ............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Standard softkeys ...................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.3 Operating areas ......................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.4 Accessibility options................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.4.1 Calculator................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.4.2 Editing Chinese characters ........................................................................................................ 2-7
2.4.3 Hot keys ..................................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.4.4 Copying and pasting files........................................................................................................... 2-7
2.5 The help system......................................................................................................................... 2-7
3 Programming .......................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Fundamental Principles of NC Programming ............................................................................ 3-1
3.1.1 Program names ......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Program structure ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.3 Word structure and address....................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.4 Block format ............................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.1.5 Character set.............................................................................................................................. 3-5
3.1.6 Overview of the instructions - grinding....................................................................................... 3-6
3.2 Positional data ......................................................................................................................... 3-17
3.2.1 Program dimensions ................................................................................................................ 3-17
3.2.2 Absolute/incremental dimensioning: G90, G91, AC, IC........................................................... 3-18
3.2.3 Dimensions in metric units and inches: G71, G70, G710, G700............................................. 3-19
3.2.4 Radius/diameter dimensions: DIAMOF, DIAMON, DIAM90.................................................... 3-20
3.2.5 Programmable work offset: TRANS, ATRANS........................................................................ 3-22
3.2.6 Programmable scaling factor: SCALE, ASCALE..................................................................... 3-23
3.2.7 Programmable mirroring (MIRROR, AMIRROR)..................................................................... 3-25
3.2.8 Settable work offset: G54 to G59, G507 to G512, G500, G53, G153 ..................................... 3-28
3.2.9 Programmable working area limitation: G25, G26, WALIMON, WALIMOF ............................ 3-29
3.3 Axis movements....................................................................................................................... 3-31
3.3.1 Linear interpolation with rapid traverse: G0............................................................................. 3-31
3.3.2 Linear interpolation with feedrate: G1...................................................................................... 3-32
3.3.3 Circular interpolation: G2, G3 .................................................................................................. 3-33
3.3.4 Circular interpolation via intermediate point: CIP..................................................................... 3-37

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3.3.5 Circle with tangential transition: CT ......................................................................................... 3-38
3.3.6 Fixed point approach: G75....................................................................................................... 3-38
3.3.7 Reference point approach: G74............................................................................................... 3-38
3.3.8 Measuring with touch-trigger probe: MEAS, MEAW................................................................ 3-39
3.3.9 Feedrate F................................................................................................................................ 3-40
3.3.10 Exact stop / continuous-path control mode: G9, G60, G64 ..................................................... 3-41
3.3.11 Acceleration pattern: BRISK, SOFT......................................................................................... 3-44
3.3.12 Percentage acceleration override: ACC................................................................................... 3-45
3.3.13 Traversing with feedforward control: FFWON, FFWOF........................................................... 3-46
3.3.14 3rd and 4th axis........................................................................................................................ 3-46
3.3.15 Dwell Time: G4......................................................................................................................... 3-47
3.3.16 Travel to fixed stop................................................................................................................... 3-48
3.4 Spindle movements.................................................................................................................. 3-52
3.4.1 Spindle speed S, directions of rotation .................................................................................... 3-52
3.4.2 Spindle speed limitation: G25, G26 ......................................................................................... 3-53
3.4.3 Spindle positioning: SPOS....................................................................................................... 3-53
3.4.4 Gear stages.............................................................................................................................. 3-54
3.4.5 2. Spindle ................................................................................................................................. 3-55
3.5 Special functions ...................................................................................................................... 3-57
3.5.1 Constant cutting rate: G96, G97 .............................................................................................. 3-57
3.5.2 Rounding, chamfer................................................................................................................... 3-59
3.6 Tool and tool offset................................................................................................................... 3-62
3.6.1 Tool T (grinding)....................................................................................................................... 3-62
3.6.2 Tool offset number D (grinding) ............................................................................................... 3-63
3.6.3 Selecting the tool radius compensation: G41, G42 ................................................................. 3-65
3.6.4 Corner behavior: G450, G451.................................................................................................. 3-67
3.6.5 Tool radius compensation OFF: G40....................................................................................... 3-68
3.6.6 Special cases of the tool radius compensation........................................................................ 3-69
3.6.7 Example of tool radius compensation (grinding)...................................................................... 3-70
3.7 Miscellaneous function (M) ...................................................................................................... 3-71
3.8 H function ................................................................................................................................. 3-72
3.9 Arithmetic parameters, LUD and PLC variables ...................................................................... 3-73
3.9.1 Arithmetic parameter R ............................................................................................................ 3-73
3.9.2 Local User Data (LUD)............................................................................................................. 3-75
3.9.3 Reading and writing PLC variables.......................................................................................... 3-76
3.10 Program jumps......................................................................................................................... 3-78
3.10.1 Jump destination for program jumps........................................................................................ 3-78
3.10.2 Unconditional program jumps .................................................................................................. 3-78
3.10.3 Conditional program jumps ...................................................................................................... 3-79
3.10.4 Program example for jumps..................................................................................................... 3-81
3.11 Subroutine technique ............................................................................................................... 3-82
3.11.1 General information.................................................................................................................. 3-82
3.11.2 Calling machining cycles.......................................................................................................... 3-84
3.12 Timers and workpiece counters ............................................................................................... 3-86
3.12.1 Runtime timer........................................................................................................................... 3-86
3.12.2 Workpiece counter ................................................................................................................... 3-87
3.13 Inclined axis ............................................................................................................................. 3-89
3.13.1 Inclined axis (TRAANG)........................................................................................................... 3-89
3.13.2 Inclined axis programming (G05, G07) .................................................................................... 3-92
3.14 Multiple feedrate values in one block....................................................................................... 3-94

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3.15 Oscillation................................................................................................................................. 3-96
4 Cycles..................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Overview of cycles ..................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Programming cycles .................................................................................................................. 4-2
4.2.1 Call and return conditions .......................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2.2 Messages output during execution of a cycle............................................................................ 4-2
4.2.3 Cycle call and parameter list...................................................................................................... 4-3
4.3 Special characteristics of grinding cycles .................................................................................. 4-5
4.4 Zyklenunterstützung im Programmeditor................................................................................... 4-7
4.5 Plunge-cutting - CYCLE410....................................................................................................... 4-9
4.6 Multiple plunge-cutting – CYCLE411 ....................................................................................... 4-14
4.7 Shoulder plunge-cutting – CYCLE412 ..................................................................................... 4-20
4.8 Oblique plunge-cutting – CYCLE413 ....................................................................................... 4-24
4.9 Radius grinding – CYCLE414 .................................................................................................. 4-28
4.10 Reciprocating – CYCLE415 ..................................................................................................... 4-31
4.11 Dressing and profiling – CYCLE416 ........................................................................................ 4-36
4.12 General workpiece data – CYCLE420 ..................................................................................... 4-39
4.13 Error messages and error handling ......................................................................................... 4-43
4.13.1 General information ................................................................................................................. 4-43
4.13.2 Error handling within cycles ..................................................................................................... 4-43
4.13.3 Cycle alarms ............................................................................................................................ 4-43
4.14 Cycle startup ............................................................................................................................ 4-45
4.14.1 General .................................................................................................................................... 4-45
4.14.2 Machine type............................................................................................................................ 4-45
4.14.3 Hardware requirements ........................................................................................................... 4-45
4.14.4 Software requirements............................................................................................................. 4-45
4.14.5 User data.................................................................................................................................. 4-47
4.14.6 Auxiliary macros....................................................................................................................... 4-49
5 Operating areas and operating modes.................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Offset Parameters operating area ............................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 Machine operating area ............................................................................................................. 5-3
5.2.1 JOG mode.................................................................................................................................. 5-3
5.2.2 MDA mode (manual input)......................................................................................................... 5-7
5.2.3 Automatic mode ....................................................................................................................... 5-10
5.3 Program Manager operating area............................................................................................ 5-14
5.4 Program operating area ........................................................................................................... 5-17
5.5 System operating area............................................................................................................. 5-19
5.5.1 System password (start-up) ..................................................................................................... 5-22
5.5.2 System softkeys (MD).............................................................................................................. 5-23
5.5.3 System - softkeys (Service display)......................................................................................... 5-28
5.5.4 System softkeys (PLC) ............................................................................................................ 5-36
5.5.5 System softkeys (start-up files)................................................................................................ 5-41
5.6 Alarms operating area.............................................................................................................. 5-45

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6 Define ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Turning On and Reference Point Approach............................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Create new tool .......................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.3 Sense dresser .......................................................................................................................... 6-14
6.4 Sense workpiece...................................................................................................................... 6-15
6.5 Shaping/dressing ..................................................................................................................... 6-16
6.6 Sense probe............................................................................................................................. 6-17
6.7 Program setting data................................................................................................................ 6-18
6.8 Arithmetic parameter R ............................................................................................................ 6-22
6.9 Assigning handwheels ............................................................................................................. 6-23
7 Operator control (software)..................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Enter new program..................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Edit the parts program................................................................................................................ 7-2
7.3 Select and start of a part program ............................................................................................. 7-3
7.4 Block search............................................................................................................................... 7-5
7.5 Stop / cancel a part program...................................................................................................... 7-6
7.6 Reapproach after cancellation ................................................................................................... 7-7
7.7 Reapproach after interruption .................................................................................................... 7-7
7.8 Execute from external ................................................................................................................ 7-8
8 Network operation................................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1 Network operation ...................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1.1 Configuring the network connection........................................................................................... 8-1
8.1.2 User management...................................................................................................................... 8-3
8.1.3 User log in - RCS log in.............................................................................................................. 8-4
8.1.4 Working on the basis of a network connection .......................................................................... 8-5
8.1.5 Sharing directories ..................................................................................................................... 8-6
8.1.6 Connecting / disconnecting network drives................................................................................8-7
8.2 RCS tool..................................................................................................................................... 8-9
9 Data Backup ........................................................................................................................................... 9-1
9.1 Data transfer via the RS232 interface........................................................................................ 9-1
9.2 Creating / reading in / reading out a start-up archive................................................................. 9-3
9.3 Reading in / reading out PLC projects ....................................................................................... 9-5
10 PLC diagnosis represented as a ladder diagram .................................................................................. 10-1
10.1 Screen layout ........................................................................................................................... 10-2
10.2 Operating options..................................................................................................................... 10-3
11 Application examples............................................................................................................................ 11-1
11.1 Cycle example 1....................................................................................................................... 11-1
11.2 Cycle example 2....................................................................................................................... 11-3

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Glossary ..................................................................................................................................... Glossary-1
Index................................................................................................................................................ Index-1
Tables
Table 1 European and African time zone................................................................................................... iv
Table 2 Asia and Australia time zone ........................................................................................................iv
Table 3 American time zone ...................................................................................................................... iv
Table 1-1 Status and error displays ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Table 2-1 Explanation of the screen controls in the status area................................................................ 2-2
Table 2-2 Explanation of the screen controls in the tip and softkey area .................................................. 2-3
Table 3-1 NC program structure ................................................................................................................ 3-2
Table 3-2 Examples: .................................................................................................................................. 3-3
Table 3-3 Tool change: ............................................................................................................................ 3-63
Table 3-4 Existing conditions: .................................................................................................................. 3-81
Table 4-1 Parameters of CYCLE410 .........................................................................................................4-9
Table 4-2 Additional specified values:...................................................................................................... 4-10
Table 4-3 Parameters of CYCLE411 ....................................................................................................... 4-14
Table 4-4 Parameters of CYCLE412 ....................................................................................................... 4-20
Table 4-5 Parameters of CYCLE413 ....................................................................................................... 4-24
Table 4-6 Additional specified values:...................................................................................................... 4-25
Table 4-7 Parameters of CYCLE414 ....................................................................................................... 4-28
Table 4-8 Parameters of CYCLE415 ....................................................................................................... 4-31
Table 4-9 Parameters of CYCLE416 ....................................................................................................... 4-36
Table 4-10 Parameters of CYCLE420 ....................................................................................................... 4-39
Table 4-11 Cycle alarms ............................................................................................................................ 4-43
Table 5-1 Description of the parameters in the JOG start screen ............................................................. 5-4
Table 5-2 Description of the parameters in the MDA working window ...................................................... 5-8
Table 5-3 Description of the parameters in the working window ............................................................. 5-11
Table 5-4 Legend ..................................................................................................................................... 5-23
Table 5-5 Data groups.............................................................................................................................. 5-29
Table 5-6 Meanings of the entries under [DLL arrangement] .................................................................. 5-35
Table 5-7 Memory areas .......................................................................................................................... 5-37
Table 5-8 Interface parameters................................................................................................................ 5-44
Table 6-1 Allocation of dressers................................................................................................................. 6-6
Table 6-2 Grinding wheel data, x=[1...n] y=[1...6] ...................................................................................... 6-9
Table 6-3 1. Cutting edge 2. Cutting edge for left/right wheel edge for grinding wheel........................... 6-10

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Table 6-4 3. Cutting edge for grinding wheel ........................................................................................... 6-11
Table 6-5 4. up to 6th cutting edge for grinding wheels ............................................................................ 6-12
Table 6-6 7. up to 9th cutting edge for dressers ....................................................................................... 6-13
Table 8-1 Required network parameters....................................................................................................8-2
Table 9-1 Transmission messages ............................................................................................................ 9-2
Table 10-1 Key to screen layout................................................................................................................. 10-2
Table 10-2 Hotkeys .................................................................................................................................... 10-3
Table 11-1 Programming............................................................................................................................ 11-2
Table 11-2 Programming............................................................................................................................ 11-3

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Description 1
1.1 Operating and display elements
Operator Controls
The defined functions are called up via the horizontal and vertical softkeys. For a description,
please refer to this manual:
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The individual LEDs and their functions are described in the table below.

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Table 1-1 Status and error displays
LED Meaning
ERR (red) Fault condition
RDY (green) Data Set Ready
NC (yellow) Signoflife monitoring
CF (yellow) Reading from/writing to CF card
Note for the reader
You can find information on error description in
/DG/, SINUMERIK 802D sl, Diagnostics Manual

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1.4 Coordinate systems
As a rule, a coordinate system is formed from three mutually perpendicular coordinate axes.
The positive directions of the coordinate axes are defined using the so-called "3-finger rule"
of the right hand. The coordinate system is related to the workpiece and programming takes
place independently of whether the tool or the workpiece is being traversed. When pro-
gramming, it is always assumed that the tool traverses relative to the coordinate system of
the workpiece, which is intended to be stationary.
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The orientation of the coordinate system relative to the machine depends on the respective
machine type. It can be rotated in different positions.
The directions of the axes follow the "3-finger rule" of the right hand. Seen from in front of the
machine, the middle finger of the right hand points in the opposite direction to the infeed of
the main spindle.
Figure 1-3 MCS for grinding (cylindrical grinding machine, surface grinding machine)

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The origin of this coordinate system is the machine zero.
This point is only a reference point which is defined by the machine manufacturer. It does not
have to be approachable.
The traversing range of the machine axes can by in the negative range.
Workpiece coordinate system (WCS)
To describe the geometry of a workpiece in the workpiece program, a right-handed, right-
angled coordinate system is also used.
The workpiece zero can be freely selected by the programmer in the Z axis. In the X axis, it
lies in the turning center.
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Relative coordinate system
In addition to the machine and workpiece coordinate systems, the control system provides a
relative coordinate system. This coordinate system is used for setting reference points that
can be freely selected and have no influence on the active workpiece coordinate system. All
axis movements are displayed relative to these reference points.
Clamping the workpiece
For machining, the workpiece is clamped on the machine. The workpiece must be aligned
such that the axes of the workpiece coordinate system run in parallel with those of the ma-
chine. Any resulting offset of the machine zero with reference to the workpiece zero is de-
termined along the Z axis and entered in a data area intended for the settable work offset. In
the NC program, this offset is activated during program execution, e.g. using a programmed
G54.

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Current workpiece coordinate system
The programmed work offset TRANS can be used to generate an offset with reference to the
workpiece coordinate system resulting in the current workpiece coordinate system resulting
in the current workpiece coordinate system (see Section "Programmable work offset:
TRANS").

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