Name: HEIDENHAIN ITNC 530 - CONVERSATIONAL PROGRAMMING
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58 First Steps with the iTNC 530

1.1 Overview

This chapter is intended to help TNC beginners quickly learn to handle

the most important procedures. For more information on a respective

topic, see the section referred to in the text.

The following topics are included in this chapter

 Machine Switch-On

 Programming the First Part

 Graphically Testing the Program

 Tool Setup

 Workpiece Setup

 Running the First Program

About this Manual5
Software Options8
Legal Information11
Table of Contents31
Machine Switch-On59
- Acknowledge the Power Interruption and Move to the Reference Points59
Programming the First Part60
- The most Important Tnc Keys60
- Create a New Program/File Management61
- Define a Workpiece Blank62
- Program Layout63
- Program a Simple Contour64
- Create a Cycle Program67
- Select the Tool Table for the Test Run70
- Choose the Program You Want to Test71
- Select the Screen Layout and the View71
- Start the Program Test72
Tool Setup73
- Prepare and Measure Tools73
- The Tool Table Tool.t73
- The Pocket Table Tool_P.tch74
Workpiece Setup75
- Clamp the Workpiece75
- Align the Workpiece with a 3-D Touch Probe System76
- Set the Datum with a 3-D Touch Probe77
- Start the Program78
Running the First Program78
- Choose the Program You Want to Run78
The Itnc80
- Programming: Heidenhain Conversational, Smart.nc and Iso Formats80
Visual Display Unit81
- Sets the Screen Layout82
- Operating Panel83
Operating Modes84
- Positioning with Manual Data Input84
- Manual Operation and Electronic Handwheel84
- Programming and Editing85
- Program Run, Full Sequence and Program Run, Single Block86
General" Status Display87
- Additional Status Displays89
Status Displays87
Window Manager97
- D Touch Probes98
- Hr Electronic Handwheels99
- Position Encoders and Reference Marks102
- Reference System102
- Reference System on Milling Machines103
- Polar Coordinates104
- Absolute and Incremental Workpiece Positions105
- Setting the Datum106
Creating and Writing Programs107
- Organization of an Nc Program in Heidenhain Conversational107
- Define the Blank: Blk Form107
- Creating a New Part Program108
- Programming Tool Movements in Conversational Format110
- Actual Position Capture112
- Editing a Program113
- The Tnc Search Function117
File Management119
- Data Backup120
Working with the File Manager121
- Overview: Functions of the File Manager122
- Calling the File Manager123
- Selecting Drives, Directories and Files124
  - Creating a New Directory (Only Possible on the Drive Tnc)127
  - Creating a New File (Only Possible on the Drive Tnc)127
- Copying a Single File128
- Copying Files into Another Directory129
- Copying a Table130
- Copying a Directory131
- Choosing One of the Last Files Selected131
- Deleting a File132
- Deleting a Directory132
- Marking Files133
- Renaming a File135
Additional Functions136
- Working with Shortcuts138
- Data Transfer to or from an External Data Medium139
- The Tnc in a Network141
- Usb Devices on the Tnc (Fcl 2 Function)142
Adding Comments146
- Entering Comments During Programming146
- Inserting Comments after Program Entry146
- Entering a Comment in a Separate Block146
- Functions for Editing of the Comment147
Structuring Programs148
- Definition and Applications148
- Displaying the Program Structure Window / Changing the Active Window148
- Inserting a Structuring Block in the (Left) Program Window148
- Selecting Blocks in the Program Structure Window148
Integrated Pocket Calculator149
Programming Graphics150
- Generating / Not Generating Graphics During Programming150
- Generating a Graphic for an Existing Program150
- Functions of the 3-D Line Graphics152
- Highlighting Nc Blocks in the Graphics154
- Display Help155
- Displaying Error Messages155
- Show Error List156
- Window Contents157
- Calling the Tncguide Help System158
- Generating Service Files159
- Working with the Tncguide161
- Downloading Current Help Files165
Entering Tool-Related Data168
- Feed Rate F168
- Spindle Speed S169
Tool Data170
- Requirements for Tool Compensation170
- Tool Numbers and Tool Names170
- Tool Length L170
- Tool Radius R170
- Delta Values for Lengths and Radii171
- Entering Tool Data into the Program171
- Entering Tool Data in the Table172
- Tool-Carrier Kinematics180
- Using an External Pc to Overwrite Individual Tool Data181
- Pocket Table for Tool Changer182
- Calling Tool Data185
- Tool Change187
- Tool Usage Test190
- Tool Management (Software Option)193
Tool Compensation197
- Tool Length Compensation197
- Tool Radius Compensation198
- Path Functions204
Tool Movements204
- Fk Free Contour Programming204
- Miscellaneous Functions M204
- Subprograms and Program Section Repeats204
- Programming with Q Parameters204
- Programming Tool Movements for Workpiece Machining205
- Overview: Types of Paths for Contour Approach and Departure209
- Important Positions for Approach and Departure210
- Approaching on a Straight Line with Tangential Connection: Appr Lt212
- Approaching on a Straight Line Perpendicular to the First Contour Point: Appr Ln212
- Approaching on a Circular Path with Tangential Connection: Appr Ct213
- Departing on a Straight Line with Tangential Connection: Dep Lt215
- Departing on a Straight Line Perpendicular to the Last Contour Point: Dep Ln215
- Departure on a Circular Path with Tangential Connection: Dep Ct216
- Overview of Path Functions217
- Straight Line L218
- Inserting a Chamfer between Two Straight Lines219
- Corner Rounding Rnd220
- Circle Center CCI221
- Circular Path C Around Circle Center CC222
- Circular Path Cr with Defined Radius223
- Circular Path Ct with Tangential Connection225
- Zero Point for Polar Coordinates: Pole CC231
- Straight Line Lp231
- Circular Path Cp Around Pole CC232
- Circular Path Ctp with Tangential Connection233
- Helical Interpolation234
- Contour Programming238
- Graphics During Fk Programming240
- Converting Fk Programs into Heidenhain Conversational Format241
- Initiating the Fk Dialog242
- Pole for Fk Programming243
- Free Programming of Straight Lines243
- Free Programming of Circular Arcs244
- Input Possibilities244
- Auxiliary Points248
- Relative Data249
Opening a Dxf File259
Basic Settings260
Layer Settings262
Specifying the Reference Point263
Selecting and Saving a Contour265
Selecting and Storing Machining Positions268
Zoom Function274
- Calling a Subprogram278
- Label Lbl279
- Programming a Program Section Repeat279
- Calling a Program Section Repeat279
- Calling any Program as a Subprogram280
- Types of Nesting282
- Nesting Depth282
- Subprogram Within a Subprogram283
- Repeating Program Section Repeats284
- Repeating a Subprogram285
Programming Examples286
Principle and Overview294
- Calling Q-Parameter Functions297
- Programming Fundamental Operations300
Trigonometric Functions301
- Programming Trigonometric Functions302
Circle Calculations303
- Unconditional Jumps304
- Programming If-Then Decisions305
- Abbreviations Used305
- Fn 14: Error: Displaying Error Messages308
- Fn 15: Print: Output of Texts or Q Parameter Values312
- Fn 16: F-Print: Formatted Output of Text and Q-Parameter Values313
- Fn 18: Sys-Datum Read: Read System Data317
- Fn 19: Plc: Transfer Values to the Plc323
- Fn 20: Wait For: Nc and Plc Synchronization324
- Fn 25: Preset: Setting a New Datum326
- Entering Formulas327
Entering Formulas Directly327
- Rules for Formulas329
- Programming Example330
String Parameters331
- String Processing Functions331
- Assigning String Parameters332
- Chain-Linking String Parameters333
- Converting a Numerical Value to a String Parameter334
- Copying a Substring from a String Parameter335
- Copying System Data to a String Parameter336
- Converting a String Parameter to a Numerical Value338
- Checking a String Parameter339
- Finding the Length of a String Parameter340
- Comparing Alphabetic Priority341
Preassigned Q Parameters342
- Values from the Plc: Q100 to Q342
- Wmat Block: Qs342
- Active Tool Radius: Q342
- Tool Axis: Q343
- Spindle Status: Q343
- Coolant On/Off: Q343
- Overlap Factor: Q343
- Unit of Measurement for Dimensions in the Program: Q344
- Tool Length: Q344
- Coordinates after Probing During Program Run344
Programming Machine-Referenced Coordinates: M91/M358
Activating the most Recently Entered Datum: M360
Moving to Positions in a Non-Tilted Coordinate System with a Tilted Working Plane: M360
Smoothing Corners: M361
Insert Rounding Arc between Straight Lines: M361
Machining Small Contour Steps: M363
Machining Open Contours Corners: M365
Feed Rate Factor for Plunging Movements: M366
Feed Rate in Millimeters Per Spindle Revolution: M367
Feed Rate for Circular Arcs: M109/M110/M368
Calculating the Radius-Compensated Path in Advance (Look Ahead): M369
Superimposing Handwheel Positioning During Program Run: M371
Retraction from the Contour in the Tool-Axis Direction: M372
Suppressing Touch Probe Monitoring: M373
Delete Modal Program Information: M374
Delete Basic Rotation: M374
Automatically Retract Tool from the Contour at an Nc Stop: M375
Suppress Limit Switch Message: M376
Output the Programmed Voltage Directly: M377
Output Voltage as a Function of Distance: M377
Output Voltage as a Function of Speed: M378
Overview of Special Functions380
- Main Menu for Spec Fct Special Functions380
- Program Defaults Menu381
- Functions for Contour and Point Machining Menu381
- Menu of Various Conversational Functions382
- Menu of Programming Aids382
- Collision Monitoring in the Manual Operating Modes385
- Collision Monitoring in Automatic Operation386
- Graphic Depiction of the Protected Space (Fcl4 Function)387
- Collision Monitoring in the Test Run Mode of Operation388
- Fixture Templates390
- Setting Parameter Values for the Fixture: Fixturewizard390
- Placing the Fixture on the Machine392
- Editing Fixtures393
- Removing Fixtures393
- Check the Position of the Measured Fixture394
- Manage Fixtures396
- Tool-Holder Templates398
- Set the Tool Holder Parameters: Toolholderwizard399
- Removing a Tool Holder400
- Technical Prerequisites403
- Activating/Deactivating a Function404
- Basic Rotation406
- Swapping Axes407
- Superimposed Mirroring408
- Additional, Additive Datum Shift408
- Axis Locking409
- Superimposed Rotation409
- Feed Rate Override409
- Handwheel Superimposition410
- Defining the Afc Basic Settings414
- Recording a Teach-In Cut416
- Activating/Deactivating Afc419
- Log File420
- Tool Breakage/Tool Wear Monitoring422
- Spindle Load Monitoring422
Generate a Backward Program423
- Prerequisites for the Program to be Converted424
- Application Example425
File Functions427
- Defining File Functions427
- Trans Datum Axis428
- Trans Datum Table429
- Trans Datum Reset429
Creating Text Files430
- Opening and Exiting Text Files430
- Editing Texts431
- Deleting and Inserting Characters, Words and Lines432
- Editing Text Blocks433
- Finding Text Sections434
- Table for Workpiece Materials436
- Table for Tool Cutting Materials437
- Table for Cutting Data437
- Data Required for the Tool Table438
- Working with Automatic Speed / Feed Rate Calculation439
- Data Transfer from Cutting Data Tables440
- Configuration File Tnc.sys440
Freely Definable Tables441
- Creating a Freely Definable Table441
- Editing the Table Format442
- Switching between Table and Form View443
- Fn26: Tabopen: Opening a Freely Definable Table444
- Fn 27: Tabwrite: Writing to a Freely Definable Table444
- Fn28: Tabread: Reading a Freely Definable Table445
- Define the Plane Function451
- Position Display451
- Reset the Plane Function452
- Defining the Machining Plane with Space Angles: Plane Spatial453
- Defining the Machining Plane with Projection Angles: Projected Plane455
- Defining the Machining Plane with Euler Angles: Euler Plane457
- Defining the Working Plane with Two Vectors: Vector Plane459
- Defining the Machining Plane Via Three Points: Plane Points461
- Defining the Machining Plane with a Single, Incremental Space Angle: Plane Relative463
- Tilting the Working Plane through Axis Angle: Plane Axial (Fcl 3 Function)464
- Specifying the Positioning Behavior of the Plane Function466
- Inclined-Tool Machining Via Normal Vectors472
- Define Tcpm Function474
- Mode of Action of the Programmed Feed Rate474
- Interpretation of the Programmed Rotary Axis Coordinates475
- Type of Interpolation between the Starting and End Position476
- Reset Tcpm Function477
- Shorter-Path Traverse of Rotary Axes: M479
- Exact Stop at Corners with Nontangential Transitions: M485
- Selecting Tilting Axes: M485
  - Definition of a Normalized Vector488
  - Permissible Tool Forms489
  - D Compensation Without Tool Orientation490
- Pallet Editor502
- Selecting a Pallet Table504
- Pallet Datum Management with the Pallet Preset Table505
- Selecting a Pallet File513
- Setting up the Pallet File with the Entry Form513
- Sequence of Tool-Oriented Machining518
- Switch-On, Switch-Off522
- Moving the Machine Axes526
- Incremental Jog Positioning527
- Traversing with Electronic Handwheels528
- Entering Values538
- Changing the Spindle Speed and Feed Rate539
- Workpiece Presetting with Axis Keys541
- Datum Management with the Preset Table542
- Using the 3-D Touch Probe549
- Selecting Probe Cycles549
- Writing the Measured Values from Touch Probe Cycles in Datum Tables551
- Writing the Measured Values from Touch Probe Cycles in the Preset Table552
- Storing Measured Values in the Pallet Preset Table553
- Calibrating a 3-D Touch Probe554
- Calibrating the Effective Length554
- Calibrating the Effective Radius and Compensating Center Misalignment555
- Displaying Calibration Values556
- Managing more than One Block of Calibrating Data556
- Basic Rotation Using 2 Points559
- Determining Basic Rotation Using 2 Holes/Studs561
- Workpiece Alignment Using 2 Points562
- Datum Setting in any Axis563
  - Corner as Datum—Using Points that Were Already Probed for a Basic Rotation564
  - Corner as Datum—Without Using Points that Were Already Probed for a Basic Rotation564
- Circle Center as Datum565
- Center Line as Datum566
- Setting Datum Points Using Holes/Cylindrical Studs567
- Measuring Workpieces with a 3-D Touch Probe568
- Using the Touch Probe Functions with Mechanical Probes or Dial Gauges571
- Traversing the Reference Points in Tilted Axes574
- Setting the Datum in a Tilted Coordinate System574
- Datum Setting on Machines with Rotary Tables574
- Datum Setting on Machines with Spindle-Head Changing Systems575
- Position Display in a Tilted System575
- Limitations on Working with the Tilting Function575
- Activating Manual Tilting576
- Setting the Current Tool-Axis Direction as the Active Machining Direction (Fcl 2 Function)577
- Positioning with Manual Data Input (MDI)580
- Protecting and Erasing Programs in $MDI583
- Plan View588
- Overview of Display Modes588
- Projection in 3 Planes589
- D View590
- Magnifying Details593
- Repeating Graphic Simulation594
- Displaying the Tool594
- Measuring the Machining Time595
- Functions for Program Display596
- Test Run597
- Program Run603
- Running a Part Program604
- Interrupting Machining605
- Moving the Machine Axes During an Interruption607
- Resuming Program Run after an Interruption608
- MID-Program Startup (Block Scan)609
- Returning to the Contour612
- Automatic Program Start613
- Optional Block Skip614
- Erasing the "/" Character614
- Changing the Settings618
- Selecting Mod Functions618
- Selecting the Mod Functions618
- Exiting the Mod Functions618
- Overview of Mod Functions619
- Software Numbers620
- Entering Code Numbers621
- Loading Service Packs622
- Setting the Data Interfaces623
- Setting the Rs-232 Interface623
- Setting the Rs-422 Interface623
- Setting the Operating Mode of the External Device623
- Setting the Baud Rate623
- Software for Data Transfer625
- Ethernet Interface627
- Connection Possibilities627
- Connecting the Itnc Directly with a Windows Pc628
- Configuring the Tnc630
- Configuring Pgm Mgt638
- Changing the Pgm Mgt Setting638
- Dependent Files639
- Rotate the Entire Image642
- Position Display Types643
- Unit of Measurement644
- Working Without Additional Traverse Limits647
- Find and Enter the Maximum Traverse647
- Datum Display648
- Displaying Help Files649
- Selecting Help Files649
- Displaying Operating Times650
- Checking the Data Carrier651
- Performing the Data Carrier Check651
- Setting the System Time652
- Selecting Appropriate Settings652
- Calling/Exiting Teleservice653
- External Access654
- Setting the Transmission Channel657
- Selecting the Transmitter Power658
- General User Parameters660
- Input Possibilities for Machine Parameters660
- Selecting General User Parameters660
- List of General User Parameters661
- Non-Heidenhain Devices676
- Rs-422/V.11 Interface677
- Ethernet Interface Rj45 Socket677
- Technical Information678
- Exchanging the Buffer Battery687
- End User License Agreement (Eula) for Windows Xp690
- Changes in the Pre-Installed Windows System691
- Specifications692
- Logging on to Windows693
- Switching off the Itnc695
- Logging a User off695
- Exiting the Itnc Application696
- Shutting down Windows697
- Network Settings698
- Adjusting the Network Settings698
- Controlling Access699
- The Itnc Drive700
- Data Transfer to the Itnc701
- Overview Tables709
Miscellaneous Functions711

Brand	HEIDENHAIN
Model	ITNC 530 - CONVERSATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Category	Control Unit
Language	English

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