Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming

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Introduction 08/2005
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1-40 SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming ShopTurn (BAT) – 08/2005 Edition
1.3.4 Parameter: Entering
On setting up the machine and during programming, you must enter
values in the white fields for various parameters.
Parameters, whose input fields have a gray background are
automatically calculated by ShopTurn.
Parameter
White field
input
Unit
Gray field
input
Parameterization screen form
Parameter: Selecting
Some parameters require you to select from a number of options in
the input field. Fields of this type do not allow you to type in a value.
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 Press the "Alternat." softkey or the "Select" key until the required
setting is displayed.
The "Alternat." softkey is only visible when the cursor is positioned on
an input field that presents a choice of options. The "Select" key is
also only active in this situation.
Parameter: Entering
For the remaining parameters, enter a numerical value in the input
field using the keys on the operator panel.
 Enter the desired value.
 Press the "Input" key to terminate entry.
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If you do not want to enter a value, i.e. not even "0", press the
"Backspace" or "Del" key.

Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Specifications

General

Control Type	CNC
Number of Axes	Up to 31
Max Number of Channels	10
Interfaces	Ethernet, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, USB
Interpolation	5-axis interpolation
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Relative Humidity	Up to 95% (non-condensing)
Display	TFT color display, various sizes
Programming Languages	DIN/ISO
Safety Features	Safety Integrated
PLC	Integrated PLC S7-300
Drive Interface	SINAMICS S120
Data Storage	CF card, USB
Operating System	Windows-based