Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operator's Guide

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03.04 Machine Operating Area
4.1 Data structure of the NC control
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SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide HMI Advanced (BAD) – 03.04 Edition 4-95
Repos
Repos (reposition at a defined position)
Ref Point
Ref (reference point approach to coordinate machine and control zero
points)
MDI
In "MDI" mode, it is possible to select "Teach In" (storage of motion
sequences in a part program through position approach) by pressing
the MCP key.
Preparation for
production
To start actual production some preparatory measures must be taken:
1. Set up the tools and workpieces,
2. Traverse the tools/workpiece to the start position specified in the
setup plan,
3. Download the part program to the control memory,
4. Check/enter the work offsets,
5. Check/enter the tool offsets.

Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Specifications

General

Series	SINUMERIK 840D
Axes	Up to 31
Channels	Up to 10
Operating System	Windows-based
Power Supply	24 V DC
Control Unit Type	CNC
Interface	Ethernet, PROFIBUS
Display	TFT color display
Interpolation	Spline
PLC	Integrated PLC
Data Storage	CompactFlash, USB