Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation & Programming Manual

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SINUMERIK 840D/810D Operator's Guide ManualTurn (BAM) – 08.02 Edition 2-37
2.5.6 Angle reference system
Function
With the elements CONICAL, CIRCLE and CONTOUR, the angle
specifications can refer to both the 1st geometry axis (Z) and the 2nd
geometry axis (X). The direction of rotation changes, however.
Examples
+X
+Z
α
0°
90°
90°
+X
+Z
0°
90°
D
E
+X
+Z
90°
0°
D
E
+X
+Z
0°
α1
β
1
+X
+Z
0°
90°
α1
β1
0°
+X
+Z
90°
α
CONICAL mode (X, )
α
CIRCLE mode (D, E)
CONTOUR mode (circle)
+X
+Z
α
0°
90°
0°
+X
+Z
90°
α
Coordinate system
The angle reference system is set up via machine data.
Please refer to your machine manufacturer's specifications for
information on which angle reference system is used on your machine.

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