Siemens SINUMERIK Series Function Manual

K5: Mode groups, channels, axis interchange
5.4 Axis/spindle replacement
Extended Functions
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5.4.5 Transition the axis into the neutral state (RELEASE)
Function
The predefined RELEASE() procedure is used to bring an axis/spindle into the "Neutral axis"
state.
Syntax
RELEASE(<MA>, SPI(<SPNR>)[, ...])
Meaning
Axis/spindle brought into the "Neutral axis" state
RELEASE:
Supplementary condition: Must be alone in the block.
MA: Machine axis name
SPI(...): Function to convert a spindle number into the appropriate axis name
SPNR: Spindle number
More information
General abort conditions
● Not all the requirements for the axis replacement have been met. See machine data
– MD20070 $MC_AXCONF_MACHAX_USED
– MD30550 $MA_AXCONF_ASSIGN_MASTER_CHAN)
● The axis is involved in a transformation.
● The axis belongs to an axis grouping.
Abort with reset
If a reset is triggered when an axis has been released with
RELEASE(), but has not yet been
taken over by means of
GET(), the axis is re-assigned to the releasing channel.
Guide axis of a gantry grouping
If the guide axis of a gantry grouping is released, all synchronous axes are also released.

Siemens SINUMERIK Series Specifications

General

Axes Control	Up to 31 axes
Category	Control Unit
Manufacturer	Siemens
Series	SINUMERIK
Control Type	CNC
Communication Interfaces	Ethernet, USB
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Protection Class	IP20
Power Supply	24V DC
Display	Color TFT LCD