Siemens SINUMERIK 810D

Detailed description
2.12 Program runtime/workpiece counter
Basic logic functions: Mode group, channel, program operation, reset response (K1)
Function Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5397-0BP10-2BA0
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Examples
• Activating the runtime measurement for the active NC program (no measurement with
active dry run feedrate and program testing):
$MC_PROCESSTIMER_MODE = 'H2'
• Activating the measurement for the tool action time (measurement also with dry run
feedrate and program testing):
$MC_PROCESSTIMER_MODE = 'H34'
• Activating the measurement for the total runtime and the tool action time (measurement
also with program test):
$MC_PROCESSTIMER_MODE = 'H25'
2.12.3 Workpiece counter
Functionality
The "Workpiece counter" function makes available various channel-specific system variables
specifically for counting workpieces:
• $AC_REQUIRED_PARTS
Number of workpieces to be completed (setpoint workpieces)
• $AC_TOTAL_PARTS
Number of completed workpieces in total (actual total)
• $AC_ACTUAL_PARTS
Number of completed workpieces (actual workpieces)
• $AC_SPECIAL_PARTS
Number of workpieces specified by the user
Value range: 0 to 999 999 999
Access mode: Write / read
Note
The "workpiece counter" function is independent of the tool management functions.