Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl User Manual

You can create any number of subdirectories here, in which you can store any files (e.g. text
files with notes).
Software options
To display the "Local drive" softkey, you require option "Additional HMI user
memory on CF card of the NCU" (not for SINUMERIK Operate on PCU50 or
PC/PG).
Procedure
1. Select the "Program manager" operating area.
2. Press the "Local drive" softkey.
On the local drive, you have the option of mapping the directory structure of the NC memory.
This also simplifies the search sequence.
Creating Directories
1. The local drive is selected.
2. Position the cursor on the main directory.
3. Press the "New" and "Directory" softkeys.
The "New Directory" window opens.
4. In the "Name" entry field, enter "mpf.dir", "spf.dir" and "wks.dir" and press
the "OK" softkey.
The directories "Part programs", "Subprograms" and "Workpieces" are
created below the main directory.
Managing programs
14.1 Overview
Milling
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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