CNC controls - SINUMERIK 840D
Overview
The SINUMERIK 840D powerline provides you with modularity, openness, a uniform
structure for operating, programming and visualizing and provides a system platform with
innovative functions for almost all technologies. Together with the SIMODRIVE 611 digital
converter system, and supplemented by the SIMATIC S7-300 automation system, the
SINUMERIK 840D powerline offers a complete digital system which is especially suitable
for complex processing tasks and is characterized by maximum dynamics and precision. With
the SINUMERIK 840D powerline, certified SINUMERIK Safety Integrated functions can be
obtained with which highly effective protection of persons and machines is possible in a
simple, economical and practical manner.
Benefits
• The digital CNC system for complex tasks
• Maximum performance and flexibility especially for complex multiple-axis systems
• Uniform openness from operation up to the NC core.
• Integral, certified safety functions for man and machine: SINUMERIK Safety
Integrated
• Well-proven operating and programming software such as ManualTurn, ShopMill or
ShopTurn and Motion Control Information System products (MCIS products)
Application
The SINUMERIK 840D powerline is used worldwide for turning, drilling, milling, grinding,
laser machining, nibbling, punching, in tool and mold making, as press control, for high-
speed cutting applications, for wood and glass processing, for handling operations, in transfer
lines and rotary indexing machines, for mass production and JobShop production.
The SINUMERIK 840DE powerline is available as an export version for use in countries
where approval is required.
Design
The SINUMERIK 840D powerline combines CNC, PLC and communications tasks on one
NCU module. The powerful NCU multi-processor module is directly integrated into the
SIMODRIVE 611 digital converter system following installation in the NCU box by
positioning it on the right next to the I/RF module. The scope of delivery of all NCUs
includes the device bus cable and the drive bus terminator.
All NCUs have onboard connections for 4 fast digital CNC inputs and 4 fast digital CNC
outputs. Further fast inputs/outputs can be connected via NCU terminal blocks on the drive
bus.
Function
Performance and flexibility
flexibility
The scalability of the hardware and software – both in the CNC and control area – provides
exceptional prerequisites for use of the SINUMERIK 840D powerline in many sectors. The
possibilities range from simple positioning tasks up to complex multi-axis systems. We offer
different types of NCU for your machining tasks.
If there is a high requirement for axes and channels, e.g. with rotary indexing or multi-spindle
machines, computing performance, configuration facilities and memory areas of the NCUs
can be combined using link modules, thus becoming significantly extended (fast IPO link).
5-axis machining tasks, e.g. milling of free-form surfaces, can be solved simply and
conveniently using this machining package. The following functions are included in the 5-
axis machining package: 5-axis transformation with tool orientation, 5-axis tool length
compensation, oriented tool retraction, tool-oriented RTCP and cardan millhead/nutating
head.
Use of an NCU 573.5 is recommended for maximum dynamics and accuracy in mold making
or in the HSC sector.
System-
System-wide openness
Thanks to openness across the HMI, CNC and PLC, users can apply their specific expertise
such that they achieve exactly the individual control solution desired. The
SINUMERIK 840D powerline offers openness up to the NC core. This open architecture and
the high computing performance of the SINUMERIK 840D powerline mean that adaptation
of the CNC functions to many different innovative machine kinematics can be achieved
flexibly, rapidly and cost-effectively. Additional technology-specific functions can be
subsequently loaded as compile cycles.
Integrated certified safety functions
SINUMERIK 840D powerline includes certified SINUMERIK Safety Integrated functions with which highly
effective protection of persons and machines is possible in a simple, economical and practical manner.
Well-
Well-proven operator software and programming software
ManualTurn, ShopMill or ShopTurn for genuine workshop CNC and Motion Control
Information System products (MCIS products) for the production area, such as NC program
management.
Integration
The following components can be connected to the SINUMERIK 840D powerline:
• SINUMERIK operator panel front with PCU and machine control panel
• SIMATIC CE panel
• SIMATIC OP7/OP17
• SINUMERIK Push Button Panel
• SINUMERIK handheld unit type B-MPI
• SINUMERIK handheld terminal HT 6
• SINUMERIK mini-handheld unit
• SIMATIC S7-300 I/O
• SINUMERIK single I/O module EFP
• SINUMERIK NCU terminal block with DMP compact modules
• 2 handwheels, 2 probes, 4 fast digital CNC inputs and 4 fast digital CNC outputs each
via cable distributors
• Distributed PLC I/O via PROFIBUS DP connection
• SIMODRIVE 611 digital converter system
• Programming device
• 1FK/1FT/1FN/1FW6/1PH/1FE1/2SP1/1LA motors
• PROFINET IO and PROFINET CBA via external CP 343-1 communication board
(Advanced)
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