06.03
1.1 Overview of SINUMERIK 840Di
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SINUMERIK 840Di Manual (HBI) – 06.03 Edition
1.1.1 System software packages and options (SW 2.1 and higher)
For optimum adaptation of the SINUMERIK 840Di to the automation task, Sie-
mens can provide various system software packages:
S System software Basic
S System software Universal
S System software Plus (requires PCU variant with CPU q500MHz).
The system software packages are each designed for the following quantities:
Basic Universal Plus
Basic Max. Basic Max. Basic Max.
Axes 5 6 5 10 5 18
Channels 1 2 1 2 1
1)
Mode groups 1 2 1 2 1
1)
Channels per
mode group
1 2 1
2
1
1)
Basic: Number of components available in the basic version
Max.: Maximum possible number of components with additional options
1. SW 2.1 and higher: 4
SW 2.2 and higher: 6
In addition to the system software packages, the SINUMERIK 840Di can be
adapted to requirements using various Performance options:
S Option: Advanced Processing 1
S Option: Advanced Processing 2.
The following minimum IPO cycle times can be set with various system software
packages or using the performance options:
Basic Universal Plus 2)
Basic version 8ms 8ms 8ms
Adv. Processing 1 1) 4ms 4ms
Adv. Processing 2 1) 1) 2ms
1) Option not available
2) Requires PCU variant with CPU q500MHz
The position controller cycle times are not subject to any restrictions concerning
system software packages or performance options.
System software
packages
Performance
options
IIPO cycles
Position controller
cycles
1 General on the SINUMERIK 840Di