Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Configuration Manual

3.1.2 Insert NCU
Requirement
● A project is open in the TIA Portal.
Procedure
To insert a SINUMERIK NCU in the project view, proceed as follows:
1. Click "Add new device" in the project navigation.
2. Click the "Controllers" button.
3. In the folder structure under "Controllers", expand the corresponding SINUMERIK device
family (e.g. SINUMERIK 840D sl) and required NCU and select these.
Figure 3-1 Selected NCU using the SINUMERIK 840D sl NCU 730.3 PN V4.8 as an example
4. Select the firmware version that matches the envisaged firmware version of the real NCU in
the "Version" drop-down list.
5. Confirm your selection with "OK".
Configuring the NCU
3.1 SINUMERIK NCU
SINUMERIK STEP 7 Toolbox V15.1
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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