Siemens WS 720 A User manual

Equipment for Machine Tools
WS 720 A
Single axis controller
User’sGuide Edition 10.93
COM 720 description
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WS 720 A
Single axis controller
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Edition October 1993
Equipment for
Machine Tools
WS 720 A
Single axis controller
User’s Guide
for COM 720
Forward 1
Function overview 2
Layout and Installation 3
Working with the software 4
Menu functions 5
Hints when using Windows 6
Appendix 7
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Note
For the sake of clarity this document does not go into all possible situations which may
arise with this product. The document cannot deal with every situation which may arise
during commissioning, operation and maintenance.
If you need special information or have special questions, you should contact your
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10.99 Appendix
Contents Page
1 Forward..................................................................................1-1
2 Function overview.................................................................2-1
3 Layout and Installation.........................................................3-1
3.1 Hardware and software overview............................................................. 3-1
3.2 Hardware- and Software configuration ....................................................3-2
3.3 Installing the COM 720 software..............................................................3-2
3.4 Installation of SYSDOK 720.....................................................................3-2
4 Working with the software....................................................4-1
4.1 Starting display........................................................................................4-1
4.2 The machine file ......................................................................................4-2
4.3 Selection of data type..............................................................................4-3
4.4 Machine data...........................................................................................4-4
4.5 Part Programs..........................................................................................4-5
4.6 Commissioning display............................................................................4-6
4.7 Transfer ...................................................................................................4-7
4.8 Technical documentation (SYSDOK 720)................................................4-8
5 Menu functions......................................................................5-1
6 Hints when using Windows..................................................6-1
7 Appendix................................................................................7-1
7.1 Abbreviations...........................................................................................7-1
7.2 Index........................................................................................................7-3
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1 Forward
What information is to be
found in this manual? This pocket guide describes the installation and use of the COM
720 software. The hardware and software requirements are
specified. Some masks are explained with examples.
For whom is this manual
intended? The guide is intended for machine design engineers and for
service specialists.
Each group, engineers and specialists must be qualified as
outlined on page 1-2.
What prior knowledge is
needed? It is assumed that the user of this guide is familiar with general
machine safety guidelines and particular safety requirements of
the country where the machine is to be used.
Familiarity with Windows and with the modules WS721/WS720
are needed to be able to use the COM 720 software.
Finding your way about the
manual?The manual is divided up into the sections:
ã Overview
ã Installation
ã Operation
The guide is complemented by a function overview, hints to
using Windows, and lists of the functions in the menus and of
the pushbuttons.

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Definitions and terminology
Qualified personnel People who are experienced in setting up, optimising and
operating machines and whose qualifications are
commensurate with the an activity, for example:
ã Training and authorisation to switch power to electrical
circuits and equipment according to the recognised
standards, to earth such equipment and the mark up the
cables on such equipment
ã Training in the maintenance of safety devices according to
the recognised standards.
ã First aid training.
Danger Loss of life, severe personal injurity or substantial damage to
property will result if proper precautions are not taken.
Warning Loss of life, severe personal injurity or substantial damage to
property can result if proper precautions are not taken.
Caution
Minor personal injurity or property damage can result if proper
precautions are not taken.
☞This symbol draws attention to important information about the
product or a particular part of the operating instructions.
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This type of frame contains a reference to another manual.
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2 Function overview
Area of application Ease of programmimg is very important with today’s machines
and COM 720 provides you with an NC editor. Sets of data can
be conveneintly generated, duplicated and modified.
The COM 720 software offers:
−menu driven Windows operation
−ability to add comments to programs,
−Help screen in case of operator errors,
−info system to offer concise programming tips,
−print out facility for the WS data,
−comments window,
−central data storage,
−ON or OFF line operation,
−SYSDOK 720 (WS720 documentation integrated into
software).
Structure All the data of the WS cards used in a particular SIMATIC S5
system can be grouped together in a machine specific file with
the COM 720 software.
The data structure makes it possible to organise the machine
data, part programs and control configuration. The WS data for
the WS721/WS720 can be stored either on the hard disc of the
PG/PC or on floppy.
COM 720 is also very useful during commissioning, where it can
be used to view status of signals and axis positions.
With the COM 720 software it is possible to see which data files
are present.
Operation The COM 720 software uses the window structure. The user is
guided by messages into the desired window.
Programming An NC editor can be used to enter the part programs.
The editor is not only a means of entering the part programs, but
it also carries out a check to see that the entered values are
within tolerance.
Comments can also be inserted with the part program, as an aid
to understanding the program. Each program block can have a
comment line upto 65 characters in length.
Using COM 720 it is also possible to issue the data for MDI
mode. Teach-in is also possible with the COM 720.

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Help system The help system is based on the SYSDOK 720, which is an
integral part of the software. SYSDOK 720 is the Application
Manual of the WS720 not in a book form, but in the software. It
can be called up the screen just like the paper manual can be
opened up.
With few keystrokes you can obtain information relevant to a
given problem, which makes the software very attractive for
newcomers to the WS system. On the one hand there are the
familiar index and contents table of the paper documentation, on
the other there are the electronic search methods for cross
referencing related subjects and other explanations.
There is a key word index to help you in your search. When a
key word is selected, SYSDOK 720 brings up a list of all the
masks which deal with that subject. The selected mask can be
displayed. The work is further facilitated by means of the
electronic book mark and note pad.
SYSDOK 720 is also available as a separate product.
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3 Layout and Installation
3.1 Hardware and software overview
M
PG 730/PG 750/PG 770/PC
COM 720
additional
possibility
digital
inputs/outputs
Relay
control
or
PLC

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3.2 Hardware- and Software configuration
•Hardware configuration
−Programming units PG 730, PG 750, PG 770 or industrial standard PC with at least Intel
80386 or 80486 processor at least 4MB memory and a hard disc with at least a capacity
of 40MB
−Appropriate cable from PG/PC to WS 720
−Single axis controller WS720
−Printer DR210, DR211, DR230, DR231
•Software configuration
−MS-DOS 3.3 or higher
−Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher
3.3 Installing the COM 720 software
When all hardware and software requirements have been fulfilled, you can load the COM 720
software onto the hard disc of your PG or PC.
•Find out in which path Windows is installed.
•Insert the COM 720 disc into the drive and select this drive.
•Start the installation program with the command INST720.
You will be guided through the installation. If you already have installed the COM 720 software
but wish to re-install, this is no problem. The old settings will be overwritten by the new.
3.4 Installation of SYSDOK 720
The help file com720at.hlp contains all the integrated documentation and is installed
automatically with the COM 720 software.
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4 Working with the software
The idea behind the COM 720 software is to have an efficient tool with which to program the
WS720 single axis controller. The convenient operating system facilitates the manipulation of
machine data, part programs and control configurations.
The COM 720 software can be used either ON or OFF line
4.1 Starting display
This following display appears after the COM 720 software has been called up:
Fig. 4.1 Starting display
The field surrounding the is known as a "pushbutton". To proceed further with the
software, either click the "Continue" field with the mouse or press .

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4.2 The machine file
With the open machine file screen it is possible to either retrieve an existing file or open a new
file. The machine file groups all the WS720 specific data together.
Fig. 4.2 Open Machine file
Machine file name The machine name can have upto 8 alphanumeric characters.
The extension "720" is added automatically.
Path This displays the current path. The path
(drive):\com720\comanl
is set up automatically when the software is installed.
Already exist Display (in alphabetical order) and selection of the currently
available machine files. Machine files which are already open
will be shown in square brackets in the in "Drive" box rather than
in the "Already exist" box.
Drive Selection of the drive and path or of the machine files which are
already open.
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4.3 Selection of data type
At this window the data type is selected, either machine data, part programs or control
configuration.
Fig. 4.3 Selection of data type
Title line Display of the path and of the machine file name.
Data group name Input field or display of the name of the selected data group. 10
alphanumeric characters are allowed. The list shows all the data
groups which contain the selected data type. "NONAME" will be
shown if no name has yet been issued.
Data branch or type Selection of the data branch, whereby the possibilities are
machine data, part programs and OFFLINE control
configuration.

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4.4 Machine data
The machine data editor allows a "fill in the blanks" style of machine data determination. Machine
data which are related are grouped together in their own dialogs.
Fig. 4.4 Processing machine data
Title line Display of machine file, data type and data group name.
MD No. Selection of the machine datum to be processed.
Process Call up the input dialog of the currently selected machine datum.
Machine data list Individual machine data can be selected with the mouse or with
the cursor control. The input dialog for that machine datum can
be selected by pressing or with double click on the mouse.
The COM 720 help is called up by selecting the in the machine data overview. The
SYSDOK 720 is called up by selecting the "Help" in the Input dialog
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4.5 Part Programs
The part program editor allows a "fill in the blanks" approach to generating a part program. Each
entry is checked to see that it is within the appropriate limits. It is also possible to assign a text to
each program instruction.
Fig. 4.5 Editing part programs
Title line Display of machine file, data type and data group name.
Editor line The various data for each instruction can be inserted in the
editor line. The cursor can be moved with either or with the
mouse. The data are accepted into the program with or by
clicking with the mouse.
Program list Display of the program instructions (in ascending order). The
editor line is activated by pressing with the cursor on the
desired instruction or by giving the desired instruction a double
click with the mouse. Each field of the instruction is dealt with as
an input dialog in its own right, whereby the input possibilities
and the limits are also displayed.

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4.6 Commissioning display
The commissioning display offers welcome assistance during commissioning and trouble
shooting.The data in this display are continually updated.
Fig. 4.6 Commissioning display
Firmware level Display of the firmware level of the WS 720
Hardware level Display of the hardware level of the WS 720
Operating mode Display of the current operating mode
Selected program number This field shows the nubmer of the current program when the
mode "Program number select" is active
SS The current status of the control inputs
RS The current status of the control outputs
WS status data Display of the current control and program data, including such
data as following error, loop gain, current velocity, saved value
from block change on the fly, selected override
There are also soft keys for TEACH IN, MDI, velocity values in jog and to display motion fault
messages.
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4.7 Transfer
The transfer dialog is the means whereby machine data and part programs can be moved
between WS and COM 720 software. The details for the source and destination are different
according to whether the dialog is called up from the editor or from the processing branch.
Fig. 4.7 Transfer
Title line Display of the path and data group name
Direction Transfer direction
Source/Destination The source and destination fields are shown according to the
transfer direction
File The file name for the source or destination
Editor The editor for source or destination
Module Which WS module is involved in the transfer
Data group name Selection of the data to be transferred
Available Display of the programs available in the WS 720 (only for
transfer of traversing programs)
Activate The machine data are activated after the transfer from PG/PC
to WS
Command status Status of the current command

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4.8 Technical documentation (SYSDOK 720)
The WS720 Application manual is integrated into the software.
SYSDOK 720 has its own order number (6ZB5 440-0TE02-2DA0). This version of
SYSDOK 720 corresponds to the 10.92 Version of the paper Application manual (order number
6ZB5 440-0RT02-0AA0).
Fig. 4.8 SYSDOK 720 example - looking at an error description
Overlays Overlays are in green and underlined with a broken line. The
overlay will be shown when is pressed or with pressing the
left hand key on the mouse.
Jumps Jumps are shown in green and underlined with a continuous
line.
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The help system of Windows has been integrated into
SYSDOK 720. Please refer to your Windows manual for help
and information.
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5 Menu functions
The functions in the menus can be called up from various screens. Each function has various
possibilities in the appropriate drop down menu. Any function which is grey is not available.
This chapter describes the functions currently available.
File Presets Diagnosis Info
Open After selecting "Open" the dialog box will appear showing the
contents of the machine file
Store and continue The current data group will be stored without leaving the editor.
Store and change The current data group will be stored,the editor function is de-
selected and the system returns to the screen for selection of
"Processing branch".
Store and quit he current data group will be stored,the editor function is de-
selected. Furthermore the machine file is closed and the screen
for "Open machine file" is selected.
Copy −Copy the selected machine file
−Copy the selected data group from the current machine file to
another machine file
Delete −Delete the current machine file
−Delete the current data group
Delete WS −Delete the part programs stored on the WS module
Transfer Move the part programs or machine data between the COM 720
software and the WS module.
Activate hardcopy With this function active, the current screen can be printed out
by pressing  .
Print Print out of the machine file (in preparation).
Finish Leaving the COM 720 software whereby all data will be stored
and the machine file will be closed.