Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming

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Setting Up the Machine 08/2005
2.8 Manual mode
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2-78 SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming ShopTurn (BAT) – 08/2005 Edition
Cycle Start
 Press the "Cycle Start" key.
The tool is automatically swung into machining position and the name
of the tool is displayed in the tool status list.
Start spindle
Jog
 Select the "T, S, M" softkey in "Machine Manual" mode.
 Select the main spindle (S1), the tool spindle (S2), or the counter-
spindle (S3) in the left input field of the spindle parameter.
 In the right input field, enter the desired spindle speed or cutting
speed.
 Set the gearing step, in case the machine has a gearbox for the
spindle.
 In the field below it, select the direction of spindle rotation:
Spindle rotating right
Spindle rotating left
Cycle Start
 Press the "Cycle Start" key.
The spindle rotates.
Stopping the spindle
Jog
 Select the "T, S, M" softkey in "Machine Manual" mode.
 In the lower spindle field, select the "Spindle stop" function.
Cycle Start
 Press the "Cycle Start" key.
The spindle stops.
Changing the spindle
speed
Jog
 Select the "T, S, M" softkey in "Machine Manual" mode.
 Specify the desired spindle speed.
Cycle Start
 Press the "Cycle Start" key.
The spindle continues rotating at a new speed.
Position spindle
Jog
 Select the "T, S, M" softkey in "Machine Manual" mode.

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