Description of functions for the new options in SINUMERIK 840D sl CNC SW 4.

8 SP2

Article Function Benefits

Cogging torque compen- The cogging torque compensation option allows to  Cogging torque compensation improves
sation for 1 axis/spindle compensate motor detent torques at small speeds the true running respectively synchroniza-
Option; of rotary respectively linear synchronous motors. tion accuracy.
Order code D51-D59 Cogging torques are a property of the respective
 The surface accuracy can thus be im-
6FC5800-0AD50-0YB0 motor. For this reason, a separate compensation
proved during the machining process, if pe-
table is provided for each motor, which must be
riodically recurring torque respectively
filled during a “learning cycle”. Cogging torque
force ripple is the original cause for insuffi-
compensation is a drive function.
cient surface quality.

Collision Avoidance ECO The collision avoidance option ECO  Prompt and powerful protection in all oper-
Option; monitors static machine compo- ating situations against accidental colli-
Order codes S03 nents as 3-D bodies in space, de- sions between moving and static machine
6FC5800-0AS03-0YB0 pending on the kinematics and components.
machine axis positions of machine  Machine damage can be minimized.
tools. The monitoring function is
supported in the control modes
JOG, MDA and AUTO.
 Protection area elements are primitive bodies
(cube, cylinder, sphere, ...)


 Collision pairs
 1-channel
 Graphical visualization (requirement: Simultane-
ous recording option)
 Transparent model data
 Easy to configure with Copy and Paste
 Tool holder, work holder and workpiece are not
monitored.
 No operator protection
Requirements:
 SINUMERIK CNC software version 4.8 SP1 and
higher
 NCU 710.3B (NCU 720.3B, NCU 730.3B rec-
ommended)
 Simultaneous recording (for graphical visualiza-
tion)

Recognition of slot form With slot shape recognition and active tool radius  This look-ahead function allows possible
Option; compensation, the tool paths are monitored contour violations on the workpiece to be
Order codes S18 through look-ahead contour calculation. This look- detected in time and permits the control to
6FC5800-0AS18-0YB0 ahead function allows possible contour violations actively avoid them, and allows to violate
on the workpiece to be detected in time and per- them deliberately in specific technological
mits the control to actively avoid them by omitting situations.
such contours. In certain technological situations,
however, it is suitable to permit the machining
operation even in case of contour violation. The
recognition of slot form option therefore tries to
detect specific contours respectively contour defini-
tions with the aim of preventing the removal of
related NC blocks through tool radius compensa-
tion in case of an impending contour violation. The
recognition of slot form option detects two contour
definitions which are relevant for 2D laser machin-
ing - the “I slot” and the “T slot”. If, for these con-
tour definitions, the laser focus point is wider than
the slot width, the slot is machined with activated
recognition of slot form, and the programmed con-
tour is violated deliberately.

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Article Function Benefits

Nodding compensation The system-integrated option nodding compensa-  This allows to achieve an improved ma-
ECO tion ECO is used to compensate dynamic position chining quality while simultaneously in-
Option; deviations along a linear machine axis occurring creasing the jerk and acceleration values.
Order codes S20 due to acceleration along this or another linear
 The resulting increase in productivity can
6FC5800-0AS20-0YB0 machine axis. The position deviation results from
be achieved without costly mechanical re-
the mechanical compliance within the machine.
inforcement of the machine.
The nodding compensation ECO allows to com-
pensate the dominant position deviation with cor-  Saving costs, because this process is in
rection movement along a machine axis. most cases less expensive, as a mechani-
cal measure to improve the stiffness.
 This option can be used, for example, for
milling, multitasking, tapping, laser machin-
ing, and water jet machining applications.

Nodding compensation The system-integrated option nodding compensa-  This allows to achieve an improved ma-
ADVANCED tion ADVANCED is used to compensate dynamic
Option; position deviations along linear machine axes oc-
Order codes S21 curring due to acceleration along this or another
6FC5800-0AS21-0YB0 linear machine axis. In this context, the position
deviations result from the mechanical compliance
within the machine. Nodding compensation AD-
VANCED allows the expanded compensation of
several position deviations with correction move-
ments in several machines axes.
chining quality while simultaneously in-
creasing the jerk and acceleration values.
 The resulting increase in productivity can
be achieved without costly mechanical re-
inforcement of the machine.
 Saving costs, because this process is in
most cases less expensive, as a mechani-
cal measure to improve the stiffness.
 This option can be used, for example, for
milling, multitasking, tapping, laser machin-
ing, and water jet machining applications.

SINUMERIK Oper- The SINUMERIK Operate /universal client options  High efficient usability on the machine tool.
ate/universal client permits activation of SINUMERIK Operate in the
Option; CNC software for a connected universal Thin Cli-
Order codes S87 ent.
6FC5800-0AS87-0YB0
 Optimized for multi-touch operation
 Paperless manufacturing, for example, thanks to
the simple data transfer using the integrated DXF
Reader
 Maximum convenience through interactive input
using animated elements
 Data handling just like on a PC with Program
Manager
 Graphic support in the intelligent JOG mode
 Very simple tool and workpiece measurement in
JOG mode
 Clearly structured tool management
 Process safety through CNC simulation

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SINUMERIK Safety Inte- This option activates the F-PLC integrated in SI-  Highly efficient personnel and machine
grated plus / SI-Logic NUMERIK for fail-safe programming. protection
Option;
Order codes S60
6FC5800-0AS60-0YB0

SINUMERIK Safety Inte- Extended motion monitoring functions for an ana-  Highly efficient personnel and machine
grated plus / SI axis log axis/spindle. protection
/Spindle
Option;
Order codes K01 ... K09
6FC5800-0AK00-0YB0

SINUMERIK Safe- Extended motion monitoring functions for all ax-  Highly efficient personnel and machine
ty Integrated plus / SI mul- es/spindles activated in the SINUMERIK. protection
ti-axis package
Option;
Order codes S61
6FC5800-0AS61-0YB0

SINUMERIK Operate Dis- The SINUMERIK Operate Display Manager offers  Higher flexibility for the machine manufac-
play Manager the following features: turer when configuring operator interfaces
Option;  Optimal utilization of the display area with
Order code P81  Predefined display layout through standardized high resolutions
6FC5800-0AP81-0YB0 Siemens design  Fast solution for the representation of
 Integration of 3rd party applications in the opera- several applications on one display through
tor interface, with possible simultaneous repre- predefined division into different screens in
sentation Siemens design
 Standardized functions, such as PDF Viewer and  Creation of individual contents by the ma-
keyboard chine manufacturer using SINUMERIK In-
 Display Manager functionality completed in the tegrate Create MyHMI /3GL
interfaces in SINUMERIK Integrate Create
MyHMI /3GL.

Requirements:

 SINUMERIK Operate /PCU or SINUMERIK Op-

erate /PC
 Display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a
display diagonal greater than or equal to 22
inches.

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