Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Function Manual

Basic logic functions: Mode group, channel, program operation, reset response (K1)
Function Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5397-0BP10-2BA0
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Detailed description
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2.1 Mode group
Mode group
A mode group contains the channels that are required to run simultaneously in the same
mode from the point of view of the machining sequence.
Mode group
Definition of a mode group
A mode group combines NC channels with axes and spindles to form a machining unit.
A mode group contains the channels that are required to run simultaneously in the same
mode from the point of view of the machining sequence.
Note
This description assumes one mode group and one channel.
Functions requiring several channels (e.g., axis replacement) are described in:
References:
/FB2/ Function Manual, Extended Functions; Mode Groups, Channels, Axis Replacement
(K5)
The configuration of a mode group defines which channels are to be included in the group.

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