Siemens SINUMERIK Commissioning Manual

Tool management
6.1 Setting tool management parameters on the HMI
HMI Advanced (IM4)
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Locations
Name Enter or select the name of the buffer.
Display text Language-dependent name of the magazine
If it exists, the display text is immediately displayed from patm_xx.ini.
Number Display of the current magazine number
Type Selection of buffer type (spindle/toolholder, gripper, transfer location, loader)
Index The index counts the locations of a type.
Number Display of the consecutive internal number under which the location is to be
addressed
Overview The number of all buffer locations is displayed as a graph.
In addition, the currently selected buffer location (No.) is highlighted. Each "type"
is displayed in a different color.
Note
The sequence must be adhered to when entering the buffer. The spindles must always be
entered first. A number is assigned internally for each buffer location, via which the buffer
location is addressed.
The buffer "spindle" with index 1 and spindle_1 in the NC have a direct relationship to one
another. This means that for example the "spindle" buffer with index 1 must also be the 1st
spindle for the NC, index 2 = 2nd spindle.
Creating a buffer location
Follow the steps outlined below:
1. Press the "New" softkey.
2. Enter a name: e.g. Gripper_1. If it exists, the display text is immediately displayed from
patm_xx.ini.
3. Select the type: Transfer location, gripper, loader, spindle
4. The buffer location is created by pressing "OK", the location number and the index are
internally assigned and incremented.
Assigning / deassigning a spindle:
1. The "Assign spindle" softkey assigns a buffer location (e.g. gripper) to a spindle. This
informs the software of the mechanical relation between the gripper and spindle.
2. The "Deassign spindle" softkey cancels an existing spindle assignment.
3. Assigning/removing buffer locations to/from the magazines
4. When a magazine is selected, the distance to the change position must be entered. At
least 0 must be entered, as otherwise the tool cannot be transported to this buffer
location. The "Assign magazine" softkey assigns the buffer location to the magazine.
5. The "Deassign magazine" softkey cancels an existing assignment of a buffer location to a
magazine.

Siemens SINUMERIK Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SINUMERIK
Category	Control Unit
Language	English