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SINUMERIK 840D sl. Service - Configuring Commissioning. Manual (2011-2020) - page 62

NC variables

3.2 NC variable descriptions

acTimec (C, S)

$AC_TIMEC

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

acTimer (C, S)

$AC_TIMER[x] x = TimerNo

Time variable in seconds

Time variable in seconds (Note: for SYNACT only)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

s

TYPE_DOUBLE

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$MN_MM_NUM_AC_TIMER

Read access

acTotalOvr (C, S)

$AC_TOTAL_OVR

Total path override for synchronized actions

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

100

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

acTrafo (C, S)

$AC_TRAFO

Code number of the active transformation

Code number of the active transformation (encoded as for $AC_TRAFO)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

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acTrafoChain (C, S)

$AC_TRAFO_CHAIN

Active chained transformation

Active chained transformation

Code numbers of the chained transformations of the active TRACON corresponding

to machine data $MC_TRAFO_TYPE_m.

Return value

0: No master tool holder available

1..n: Number of the master tool holder

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

4

Read access

acTrafoParSet (C, S)

$AC_TRAFO_PARSET

Number of current transformer data record

The variable is '0' if no transformation is active.

If a conventionally defined (i.e. not by kinematic chains) transformation is active, the variable contains the number of the

current transformation data record.

If a transformation defined by kinematic chains is active, the variable contains the number of the $NT data record with an

offset of 1000, i.e. the first transformation returns the value 1001.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

acVactB (C, S)

$AC_VACTB

Path veloc. in basic coordinate system

Path velocity in basic coordinate system

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

mm/min, inch/min, user de-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

fined

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

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acVactBf (C, S)

$AC_VACTBF

Path velocity in the BCS

Path velocity in the BCS.

FGroup and FGREF are taken into account.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

mm/min, inch/min, user de-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

fined

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

acVactWf (C, S)

$AC_VACTWF

Path velocity in the workpiece coordinate system

Path velocity in the workpiece coordinate system.

FGroup and FGREF are taken into account.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

mm/min, inch/min, user de-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

fined

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

acVactw (C, S)

$AC_VACTW

Path velocity in the WCS (SYNACT)

Path velocity in the work piece coordinate system (Note: for SYNACT only)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

acVc (C, S)

$AC_VC

Add. path feed correction for synchronous actions

Additive path feedrate correction value for synchronous actions (Note: for SYNACT only)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

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acVc (C, S)

$AC_VC

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

actDLNumber (C, S)

$P_DLNO

Active total offset

Number of active total offset DL

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Read access

actDNumber (C, S)

$P_TOOL

Number of active tool edge

Number of active tool edge (Dx).

Value range: D0 ... DMax.

Max corresponds to the value of MD18105 $MN_MM_MAX_CUTTING_EDGE_NO

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

9

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

actDNumberFanuc (C, S)

Replaced by actDNumberFanuc32

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

actDNumberFanuc32 (C, S)

Offset memory number radius (ISO Dialect))

With programming in ISO Dialect mode:

Offset memory number radius.

Assigned only in conjunction with ISO Dialect M external language.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_DWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

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actFeedRateTechIpo (C, S)

mm/min, inch/min, user de-

TYPE_DOUBLE

fined

Read access

actFrameIndex (C, S)

$P_UIFRNUM

Index of the active set frame

Index of the active set frame (index in G group 8 "Settable work offset"). Frames 0 - 4 (corresponds to G500 ... G57) can be set

in the standard version. The number of frames can be changed via machine data MM_NUM_USER_FRAMES.

Return value

0 = no frame selected

1 = G54

2 = G55

3 = G56

4 = G57

5 = G505

to

99 = G599

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

actHNumberFanuc (C, S)

Replaced by actHNumberFanuc32

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

actHNumberFanuc32 (C, S)

Offset memory number length (Fanuc)

With programming in ISO Dialect mode:

Offset memory number length.

Assigned only in conjunction with ISO Dialect M external language.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_DWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

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actIpoType (C, S)

Active interpolation mode search run

Active interpolation mode used for the path motion. This date corresponds to a large degree to the SNCF:ncFktBin for the first

G-group.

The value differs for automatically generated intermediate blocks only. This is e.g. the case if two lines are connected with an

arc by the command RND. The value is the index of the active G-code (analog with SNCF:ncFktBin)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

actIpoTypeS (C, S)

Active interpolation mode

Active mode of interpolation applied during block searches.

This data is very similar to SNCF:ncFktBinS for the 1st G group.

Its value is different only in the case of automatically generated intermediate blocks,

such as when, for example, two straight lines are connected to an arc

by means of command RND.

The value is the index of the active G function (analogous to SNCF:ncFktBinS).

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

actMasterToolHolderNo (C, S)

Active no. of the master tool holder

Active number of the master tool holder.

Especially for $MC_RESET_MODE_MASK, Bit0=0, this is the value of

SETMS or SETMTH last programmed in the RESET status of the NCK.

Especially for $MC_RESET_MODE_MASK, Bit0=1, this is the value in the RESET status of the NCK for

$MC_SPIND_DEF_MASTER_SPIND (if $MC_TOOL_MANAGEMENT_TOOLHOLDER=0);

or $MC_TOOL_MANAGEMENT_TOOLHOLDER (if $MC_TOOL_MANAGEMENT_TOOLHOLDER > 0)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

1

max. Anzahl der Kanal-

achsen

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

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actMasterToolHolderNo (C, S)

1

Read access

actOriToolLength1 (C, S)

X component of tool in WCS

X component in workpiece coordinate system (WCS) of active tool length,

taking into account the tool orientation, incl. adapter data, mirroring and TCARR

(orientable toolholder).

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

actOriToolLength2 (C, S)

Y component of tool in WCS

Y component in workpiece coordinate system (WCS) of active tool length,

taking into account the tool orientation, incl. adapter data, mirroring and TCARR

(orientation-capable toolholder).

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

actOriToolLength3 (C, S)

Z component of tool in WCS

Z component in workpiece coordinate system (WCS) of active tool length,

taking into account the tool orientation, incl. adapter data, mirroring and TCARR

(orientation-capable toolholder).

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

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actParts (C, S)

$AC_ACTUAL_PARTS

Actual number of workpieces

Total number of workpieces machined since the start time. When the set number of workpieces ($AC_REQUIRED_PARTS) is

reached, the counter is automatically reset to zero ($AC_REQUIRED_PARTS unequal to 0):

The counter is incremented by 1 with the output of the M command defined in the channel MD 27882$MC_PART_COUN-

TER_MCODE[1]

to the PLC.

The counter is automatically reset with default values at control run-up.

The timer is activated via MD27880 $MC_PART_COUNTER:

o Bit 4 = 1: Counter $AC_TOTAL_PARTS is active

Further meaning of bits 5-6 only if bit 4 =1:

o Bit 5 = 0: Counter $AC_TOTAL_PARTS is incremented by 1 with VDI output of M02/M30

o Bit 5 = 1: Counter $AC_TOTAL_PARTS is incremented by 1 with output of M command from MD PART_COUNTER_MCODE[0]

o Bit 6 = 0: $AC_TOTAL_PARTS also active with program test/block search

o Bit 6 = 1: No machining $AC_TOTAL_PARTS with program test/block search.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

Read access and write access

actProgNetTime (C, S)

$AC_ACT_PROG_NET_TIME

Runtime of selected NC program

The current net runtime of the selected program in [s], Net runtime means excluding the time during which the program was

stopped.

If a part program is restarted in AUTOMATIC mode from the RESET channel status, $AC_ACT_PROG_NET_TIME is automatically

reset to "0".

Further properties:

o The Reset key does not reset $AC_ACT_PROG_NET_TIME to "0", but only stops the timer.

o When an ASUB is started, $AC_ACT_PROG_NET_TIME is set to "0", and counts the runtime of the ASUB. At the end of an ASUB,

it behaves the same as with the RESET key, that is the timer is only stopped, but not reset to "0".

o When an event-controlled program is started (PROG_EVENT), $AC_ACT_PROG_NET_TIME is not reset. The program runtime

only continues to be counted if it is a start, M30 or search run PROG_EVENT.

o The behavior of $AC_ACT_PROG_NET_TIME with GOTOS and override = 0% can be parameterized by

MD27850 $MC_PROG_NET_TIMER_MODE.

Return value

Seconds

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

s, user defined

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

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actMTNumber (C, S)

Number of the multitool with active tool

Number of the multitool in which the active tool is contained. The value is zero if the active tool is not contained in a multitool.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

actMTPlaceNumber (C, S)

$AC_TC_

Number of the MT place with active tool

Number of the multitool place in which the active tool is contained. The value is zero if the active tool is not contained in a

multitool.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

actTNumber (C, S)

$P_TOOLNO

W1

Active tool number

The command should not be used if magazine management (TMMG=1) is active.

If magazine management is active, GETTEXET should be used instead.

For $MC_CUTTING_EDGE_DEFAULT=0 or -2, an incorrect T number may be determined.

If the programming is made after programming D > 0, it is also safe.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

32000

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

actTNumberLong (C, S)

No. of active tool for flat D-no. max 8 digits

Number of the active tool using flat D-numbers with up to 8 digits

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_DWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

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actTNumberLong (C, S)

1

Read access

actTNumberS (C, S)

corr. to actTNumber for block search without calc.

Corresponds to actTNumber for block search with calculation.

Attention: This variable is available for protocolling the block search events only, not for the Variable Service!

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access and write access

actToolEdgeCenterPosEns (C, S)

composite variable

Corresponds to $$/C/SEGA/actToolEdgeCenterPosEns in the SEGA block

for the 3 geometry axes

The variable consists of three values of the DOUBLE type, i.e. is 24 bytes long.

Note: The variable is released for use only with the Simultaneous recording function.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

actToolIdent (C, S)

W1

Identifier of active tool

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_STRING

"\0"

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

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actToolLength1 (C, S)

$P_TOOLL[1]

W1

Active tool length 1

The variable returns the active tool length 1.

The value corresponds to the value in $TC_DP3 including the active tool offsets, but irrespective of the selected machining plane

(G17, G18 or G19) and setting data, such as SD42940 $SC_TOOL_LENGTH_CONST.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

mm, inch, user defined

TYPE_DOUBLE

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

actToolLength2 (C, S)

$P_TOOLL[2]

W!

Active tool length 2

The variable returns the active tool length 2.

The value corresponds to the value in $TC_DP4 including the active tool offsets, but irrespective of the selected machining plane

(G17, G18 or G19) and setting data, such as SD42940 $SC_TOOL_LENGTH_CONST.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

mm, inch, user defined

TYPE_DOUBLE

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

actToolLength3 (C, S)

$P_TOOLL[3]

W1

Active tool length 3

The variable returns the active tool length 3.

The value corresponds to the value in $TC_DP5 including the active tool offsets, but irrespective of the selected machining plane

(G17, G18 or G19) and setting data, such as SD42940 $SC_TOOL_LENGTH_CONST.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

mm, inch, user defined

TYPE_DOUBLE

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

actToolRadius (C, S)

$P_TOOLR

W1

Active tool radius

The variable returns the current total radius of the tool.

The total radius includes all components, such as geometry radius ($TC_DP6), wear radius ($TC_DP15) and online offset values.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

mm, inch, user defined

TYPE_DOUBLE

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

actTransform (C, S)

Active transformation

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_STRING

\0

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actTransform (C, S)

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

actWaCSCoordSys (C, S)

$AC_WORKAREA_CS_COORD_SYSTEM

Coordinate system for working area limitation

Coordinate system of the active coordinate system-specific working area limitation

Return value

Identifier for the coordinate system in which the working area limitation is to apply.

The following are valid:

0: Working area limitation in the WCS

3: Working area limitation in the SZS

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

actWaCSLimitMinus (C, S)

$AC_WORKAREA_CS_LIMIT_MINUS

Coord.-specific working area limitation, negative

Position of the coordinate system-specific working area limitation in the negative direction for the addressed axis and working

area group.

Return value

Position of the working area limitation in the negative direction

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

mm, inch, degree, user defi-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

ned

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$numMachAxes

Read access

actWaCSLimitPlus (C, S)

$AC_WORKAREA_CS_LIMIT_PLUS

Coord.-specific working area limitation positive

Position of the coordinate system-specific working area limitation in the positive direction for the addressed axis and working

area group

Return value

Position of the working area limitation in the positive direction

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

mm, inch, degree, user defi-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

ned

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actWaCSLimitPlus (C, S)

$AC_WORKAREA_CS_LIMIT_PLUS

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$numMachAxes

Read access

actWaCSMinusEnable (C, S)

$AC_WORKAREA_CS_MINUS_ENABLE

Coord.-spec. work. area limitation, negative valid

The coordinate-specific working area limitation in the negative direction of $$actWaCSLimitMinus is valid.

Return value

TRUE: The value in the variable $$actWaCSLimitMinus is valid for the axis.

FALSE: There is no limitation in the coordinate-specific working area in the negative direction for

this axis.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$numMachAxes

Read access

actWaCSPlusEnable (C, S)

$AC_WORKAREA_CS_PLUS_ENABLE

Coord.-spec. work. area limitation, positive valid

The coordinate system-specific working area limitation in the positive direction of $$actWaCSLimitPlus is valid.

Return value

TRUE: The value in the variable $$actWaCSLimitPlus is valid for the axis.

FALSE: There is no limitation for this axis in the positive direction in the coordinate-specific

working area.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$numMachAxes

Read access

allAxesRefActive (C, S)

DB21-30, DBX36.2

All axes referenced

Code specifying whether all axes are referenced

Return value

1 = all axes referenced

0 = at least 1 axis not referenced

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

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allAxesStopped (C, S)

Axes in exact stop

Code specifying whether axes are in exact stop

Return value

0 = at least one axis is not in exact stop

1 = All axes in exact stop

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

basisFrameMask (C, S)

$P_CHBFRMASK

Active channel-specific basic frames

Display indicating which channel-specific basic frames are active

Return value

Every bit in the mask indicates whether the appropriate basic frame

is active. Bit0 = 1st basic frame, Bit1 = 2nd basic frame, etc.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

blockType (C, S)

$AC_BLOCKTYPE

Type of the active block in the interpolator

Identifies the type of a block (programmed or generated internally)

Return value

0: No internally generated block

1: Internally generated block, but cannot be specified in detail

2: Block was generated on chamfering/rounding

3: Smooth approach and retraction (SAR)

4: Block was generated during tool offset

5: Block was generated on smoothing

6: Block was generated by TLIFT (tangential correction)

7: Block was generated during path segmentation

8: Block was generated by compile cycles

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

0

8

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

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blockTypeInfo (C, S)

$AC_BLOCKTYPEINFO

Tangential axis does not start until a specific retraction position is reached.

7. Path segmentation: $$blockType = 7

7001: Programmed path segmentation without punching or nibbling active.

7002: Programmed path segmentation with punching or nibbling active.

7003: Automatically generated path segmentation.

8. Compile cycles: $$blockType = 8

In this case, system variable $AC_BLOCKTYPEINFO includes the

ID of the compile cycles application that generated the block.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

cIn (C, S)

$C_IN[n]

Signal from PLC to cycle

Signal from PLC to cycle (reserved for

SIEMENS application, e.g. ShopMill/ManualTurn)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

16

Read access

cOut (C, S)

$C_OUT[n]

Signal from cycle to PLC

Signal from cycle to PLC (reserved for

SIEMENS application, e.g. ShopMill/ManualTurn)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

16

Read access

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chanAlarm (C, S)

DB21-30, DBX36.6 und DBX36.7

A2

NCK alarm pending

Code whether NCK alarm pending.

Return value

0 = no alarm in this channel

1 = alarm without stop

2 = alarm with stop

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

chanAxisNoGap (C, S)

Alternative name:

axisActivInChan

Display of existing axes.

Display of existing axes, i.e. no axis gap in channel.

Return value

Bits 0-31 represent the axes of the channel.

Bitn = 0: Axis does not exist.

Bitn = 1: Axis does exist.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

chanStatus (C, S)

DB21-30, DBX35.5 - DBX35.7

K1

Channel status (1=active)

Channel status

Return value

0 = RESET

1 = active

2 = interrupted

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

changeAxConfCounter (C, S)

Counter indicating changes of axes configuration

A counter which is incremented if the axes configuration has changed. This is the case, if e.g. geometry axes are switched or

axes have been changed between channels. The counter is set to 0 at PowerOn and it might overflow. You cannot be sure, that

the axes configuration actually has changed when the counter is incremented.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

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changeAxConfCounter (C, S)

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

cmdDwellTime (C, S)

Programmed dwell time

Return value

See $$timeOrRevolDwell

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

s, user defined

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

cmdFeedRateIpo (C, S)

$AC_F

Desired value of the interpolation feedrate

Desired feedrate of the interpolation feedrate. The physical unit is defined in the variable 'feedRateIpoUnit'

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

mm/min, inch/min, user de-

TYPE_DOUBLE

fined

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

cmdFeedRateIpoS (C, S)

Interpolation feed during search

Interpolation feed during search.

The physical unit is in the variable $$feedRateIpoUnitS

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

mm/min, inch/min, user de-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

fined

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

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cmdTrafoParSetS (C, S)

$P_TRAFO_PARSET

No. prog. transformation data record block search

The variable is '0' if no transformation is active.

If a conventionally defined (i.e. not by kinematic chains) transformation is active, the variable contains the number of the

current transformation data record during block search.

If a transformation defined by kinematic chains is active, the variable contains the number of the $NT data record with an

offset of 1000, i.e. the first transformation returns the value 1001 (during block search).

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

cmdTrafoS (C, S)

$P_TRAFO

Prog. transformation block search

Code number of programmed transformation for block search

Return value

Coding as for variable $AC_TRAFO

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

contourDev (C, S)

Do not use this variable any more!

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

mm, inch, user defined

TYPE_DOUBLE

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

corrBlActive (C, S)

Incorrect block occurred

Incorrect block has occurred (correction block)

Return value

0 = no incorrect block

1 = incorrect block

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

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cycServRestricted (C, S)

Restricted cyclic variable service

Identifier, whether there is restricted, cyclic variable service.

This is a privileged variable: cyclic result acknowledgments of this variable are also returned when the cyclic services are no

longer served by the NCK because of block change time problems.

Notice: The privileged variables lose his property if they are mixed with non-privileged variables in one order. -> Do not integrate

the variable cycServRestricted in a cluster with other variables!

Return value

0 = normal cycl. service

1 = no cyclic service (but acknowledgment)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

delObjState (C, S)

Error status of PI _N_DELOBJ

Using PI _N_DELOBJ protection areas are deleted analogous to the language command DELOBJ(...).

This OPI variable shows the status of the PI .

0 = PI successfully executed.

-2 = Name of the object to be deleted not known.

-3 = Index -1 not permitted

-4 = Start index too large

-5 = Illegal index when deleting a group (only -1 permitted)

-6 = Start index smaller than end index

-7 = End index too large

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

delayFSt (C, S)

Stop in curr.progr.area is effect.after a delay

Delay Feed Stop, Stop is delayed in the current program area

Return value

0: Stop in the current program area is effective immediately

1: Stop in the current program area is effective after a delay

2: Stop in the current program area is effective immediately (same as 0), although

a stop delay area was programmed in the parts program.

(This means that the NCK could not switch on the stop delay area.)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

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delayFSt (C, S)

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

2

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

direction (C, S)

Traversing direction

Return value

0 = normal travel

1 = forward travel

2 = reverse travel

3 = reference point cycle

4 = stop state

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

ensRotTrans (C, S)

ensRotTrans

SZS offset of the rotary axis with TRANSMIT and TRACYL

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

extProgActive (C, S)

DB21-30, DBX32.0

Program execution from external active

Flag indicating whether program execution from external is active.

Return value

0 = inactive

1 = active

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

feedRateIpoOvr (C, S)

Interpolation feedrate, override

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

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geoAxesInChan (C, S)

Assignment of geometry axes to channel axes

Determines the geometry axis assignment of the channel axes.

Row index 1: Channel axis index of the 1st geometry axis

Row index 2: Channel axis index of the 2nd geometry axis

Row index 3: Channel axis index of the 3rd geometry axis

In the event of a non-existent geometry axis the channel axis index is -1.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

3

Read access

ludAccCounter (C, S)

Counter indicating that a new LUD ACC is available

Counter indicating that a new LUD ACC is available. If subprograms are called during an automatic program execution, a new

set of LUDs becomes valid. In order to indicate to the HMI that it has to modify the display of the LUDs, respectively that the

validity of the LUDs has changed, the variable 'ludAccCounter' is incremented. It is only necessary for the HMI to inquire a

change of the variable's value, the value itself is of no importance.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

machFunc (C, S)

DB11, DBXn.0 - DBXn.2 (n=7,27,47,67, ...)

Active channel machine function

Return value

0 = none

1 = REPOS

2 = TEACH IN

3 = REF

4 = TEACH-REPOS

5 = TEACH-REF

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

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markActiveList (C, S)

Status array for the wait marker

Status array for the active marker in channel m.

The first element (markActiveList[1] ) of the array specifies the currently active marker number of this channel (channel m).

The second element ( markActiveList[2] ) specifies bit-coded whether channel m is still waiting for the mark to

be reached in the other channels (channel n), in short "waiting status".

markActiveList[2] Bit-n == 1 Channel m is waiting for mark markActiveList[1] in channel n

markActiveList[2] Bit-n == 0 Channel n has already reached mark markActiveList[1], or channel m is not

waiting for mark markActiveList[1] at all

Return value

markActiveList[1] == 0

Current channel m does not edit any wait marker

markActiveList[1] == 1..99 Current channel m is positioned on the wait marker with mark-

ActiveList[1]

markActiveList[2] Bit-n == 1 Channel m is waiting for mark markActiveList[1] in channel n

markActiveList[2] Bit-n == 0 Channel n has already reached mark markActiveList[1], or

channel m is not

waiting for mark markActiveList[1] at all

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

99

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

2

Read access

nameIndex (C, S)

Index of the found string

Using PI _N_NAMINT (NAMETOINT) string is searched in a 1-dimensional string field.

In this OPI variable, the index of the found strings is returned to the string field.

If the string is not found, the OPI variable is -1.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

ncProgEndCounter (C, S)

Counter for end of program

Counter which is incremented

as soon as the NCK has processed an end of program.

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numChanAlarms (C, S)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

numToolHolders (C, S)

$P_MAGNS

Number of tool holders in the TOA of the channel

Number of tool holders/ spindles (buffer locations of the location type = spindle) from the magazine configuration of the TOA

which are allocated to the channel. The number of tool holders / spindles is solely a function of the magazine configuration and

does not change during an NC program execution.

Value = 0, if there is no magazine configuration or the TMMG (tool management magazines) is not present in the NC.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

$$numMachAxes

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

numTraceProtocEventType (C, S)

Logging: Standard event types

Logging: Number of standard event types

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

10

Read access

numTraceProtocOemEventType (C, S)

$MM_PROTOC_NUM_ETP_OEM_TYP

Logging: OEM event types

Logging: Number of OEM event types

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

10

Read access

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oldProgNetTime (C, S)

$AC_OLD_PROG_NET_TIME

Net runtime of last NC program

The variable returns the net runtime of the program that has just finished correctly in seconds.

"Finished correctly" means that the program was not canceled with RESET, but ended normally with M30.

If a new program is started, $AC_OLD_PROG_NET_TIME remains unaffected until M30 is reached again.

Further properties:

o $AC_OLD_PROG_NET_TIME is set to "0" if the currently selected program is edited.

o At the end of an ASUB or an event-controlled program (PROG_EVENT), $AC_OLD_PROG_NET_TIME is not changed.

Return value

Seconds

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

s, user defined

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access and write access

oldProgNetTimeCounter (C, S)

$AC_OLD_PROG_NET_TIME_COUNT

Modification counter for oldProgNetTime

oldProgNetTimeCounter is zero in the Power ON status. oldProgNetTimeCounter is always increased when $$oldProgNetTime

has been newly written. This enables the user to ensure that $$oldProgNetTime has been written. This means that, if the user

cancels the current program with reset, $$oldProgNetTime and ldProgNetTimeCounter remain unchanged.

Note: Two programs running consecutively can have identical runtimes and be correctly terminated. The user can then only

detect this by the changed oldProgNetTimeCounter.

Return value

Modification counter

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

pCutInv (C, S)

$AC_CUT_INV

Invert direction of spindle rotation tool

States that a turning tool is rotated against the machining plane

(typically through 180 degrees around the C axis with G18) such that the

direction of spindle rotation has to be inverted.

Return value

FALSE, TRUE

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

1

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

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pCutInv (C, S)

$AC_CUT_INV

1

Read access

pCutInvS (C, S)

Invert dir. of spindle rot. tool (block search)

States that a turning tool is rotated against the machining plane

(typically through 180 degrees around the C axis with G18) such that the

direction of spindle rotation has to be inverted.

For block search.

Return value

FALSE, TRUE

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

1

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

pCutMod (C, S)

$AC_CUTMOD

Last programmed value of CUTMOD

Reads the current valid value that was last programmed with the language command CUTMOD

(number of the tool carrier for which the cutting edge data modification is to be activated).

If the last programmed value was CUTMOD = -2 (activation with the currently active tool carrier with orientation capability),

the value -2 is not returned but the number of the active tool carrier with orientation capability at the time of programming.

Return value

-2, 999999

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

0

1

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

pCutModS (C, S)

Last programmed value of CUTMOD (block search)

Reads the current valid value that was last programmed with the language command CUTMOD

(number of the tool carrier for which the cutting edge data modification is to be activated).

If the last programmed value was CUTMOD = -2 (activation with the currently active tool carrier with orientation capability),

the value -2 is not returned but the number of the active tool carrier with orientation capability at the time of programming.

For block search

Return value

-2, 999999

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

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pCutModS (C, S)

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

0

1

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

pEgBc (C, S)

$P_EG_BC[a]

EG block change criterion

Electronic gear:

Block change criterion. Important for EGON, EGONSYN

Return value

0: NOC Block change is performed immediately

1: IPOSTOP Block change is performed with setpoint side

synchronism

2: COARSE Block change is performed with "Synchronism coarse"

3: FINE Block change is performed with "Synchronism fine"

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

3

0

3

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$numMachAxes

Read access

pMthSDC (C, S)

$P_MTHSDC

Master tool holder for cutting edge selection

Master tool holder no. or master spindle no. is determined with reference to the active tool for the next D offset selection. This

is important if the master spindle changes after the last tool change.

Return value

>0 Successful read access

0 No master tool holder or no master spindle available.

The next D offset works with T0.

-1 TMMG not available

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

0

$$numMachAxes

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

pOffn (C, S)

$P_OFFN

Offset normal

Last programmed offset normal

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pOffn (C, S)

$P_OFFN

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

Read access

pTCutMod (C, S)

$P_AD[2]

Angle of rotation for edge position

Angle of rotation for modification of edge position and cutting direction

Return value

Angle between 0 and 360 degrees

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

Degree

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

360

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

pTCutModS (C, S)

Angle of rotation for block search edge position

Angle of rotation for edge position and

cutting direction for block search

Return value

Angle between 0 and 360 degrees

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

Degree

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

360

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

pTc (C, S)

$P_TC

Active tool carrier with orientation capability

The active orientatable toolholder

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

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pTcAng (C, S)

$P_TCANG[n]

Angles of axes for toolholders

The current angles of the two axes of an orientation-capable toolholder

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Degree

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

2

Read access

pTcDiff (C, S)

$P_TCDIFF[n]

Angular difference between toolholder axes

The difference between the exact and the actually used

angles of the two axes of

an orientation-capable toolholder

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Degree

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

2

Read access

pTcNum (C, S)

$P_TCNUM

Number of available tool carriers

Number of available orientable tool carriers in the channel

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

pTcSol (C, S)

$P_TCSOL

Toolholder number of solutions

Number of solutions (configuration options for rotary

axes) on selection of an orientatable toolholder. The variable

value can be between 0 and 2, where 0 to 2 means either none,

1 solution or 2 solutions.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

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pTcSol (C, S)

$P_TCSOL

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

pTcStat (C, S)

$P_TCSTAT

Tool carrier status

Specifies the status of an orientable tool carrier.

Return value

The variable is bit-coded with the following meanings:

0x0001

The first rotary axis is available

0x0002

The second rotary axis is available

0x0004 The angles used for the calculation come from an orientation in the frame direction

0x0008

The angles used for the calculation have been absolutely defined

0x0010

The polar axis angle is not defined in the case of orientation in the frame direction

0x1000

Only the tool can be rotated (kinematic type T)

0x2000

Only the workpiece can be rotated (kinematic type P)

0x4000

Tool and workpiece can be rotated (kinematic type M)

The bits stated here are not currently assigned.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

pToolO (C, S)

$P_TOOL_O

Tool orientation

Supplies the current tool orientation

in various coordinate systems:

Possible values of the line index:

1, 2, 3: Components of the vector in BCS

4, 5, 6: Components of the vector in PCS/WCS

7, 8, 9: Components of the vector in ENS

The orientation vector is normalized, i.e. it has the value 1.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

-1

1

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pToolO (C, S)

$P_TOOL_O

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

9

Read access

paAccLimA (C, S)

$PA_ACCLIMA[a]

Axial acceleration override: run in

Axial acceleration override in run in

Return value

1-200

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

100

1

200

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$numMachAxes

Read access

paJerkLimA (C, S)

$PA_JERKLIMA[a]

Axial jerk override: run in

Axial jerk override in run in

Return value

1-200

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

100

1

200

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$numMachAxes

Read access

paVeloLimA (C, S)

$PA_VELOLIMA[a]

Axial velocity override: run in

Axial velocity override in run in

Return value

1-200

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

100

1

200

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$numMachAxes

Read access

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actDLNumberS (C, S)

Alternative name:

progDLNumberS

Active total offset for block search

Corresponds to actDLNumber for block search with calculation

Caution: This variable is not available for the Variable Service,

but only for logging in the case of block search events!.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Read access

gccState (C, S)

$PC_GCC_STATE

to be defined

Reserved

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

0

3

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

progDuploNumber (C, S)

Duplo number of programmed tool)

Duplo number of programmed tool (does not yet have to be active)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

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progNetTimeTrigger (C, S)

$AC_PROG_NET_TIME_TRIGGER

Trigger for time measurement

progNetTimeTrigger is used to selectively measure program sections. This means that writing progNetTimeTrigger enables the

program to switch time measurement on and off.

In order to exploit all trigger possibilities, certain values for progNetTimeTrigger are assigned a special function:

0 = Neutral: The trigger is not active, the value is taken from Reset with the Start key.

1 = Exit: Exits the measurement and copies $$actProgNetTime to $$oldProgNetTime. $$actProgNetTime is set to zero, and then

starts running again.

2 = Start: Starts the measurement and sets $$actProgNetTime to zero. $$oldProgNetTime is not changed.

3 = Stop: Stops the measurement, does not change $$oldProgNetTime, and holds $$actProgNetTime constant until continue.

4 = Continue: Continuation of the measurement. This means that a measurement that has been stopped is resumed. $$act-

ProgNetTime continues to run. $$oldProgNetTime is not changed.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

4

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

progStatus (C, S)

DB21-30, DBX35.0 - DBX35.4

K1

Program status

Return value

1 = interrupted

2 = stopped

3 = in progress

4 = waiting

5 = aborted

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

progTNumber (C, S)

Number of programmed tool

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

progTNumberLong (C, S)

No. progr. tool for flat D-no. with max. 8 digits

Number of the programmed tool using flat D-numbers with up to 8 digits

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progTNumberLong (C, S)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

progToolIdent (C, S)

Identifier programmed tool

Identifier of programmed tool (does not yet have to be active)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_STRING

"\0"

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

progWaitForEditUnlock (C, S)

NCK is waiting for the release of an NC program

The variable is used for two possible applications:

1. Notification to HMI that an NC program is to be processed for which a program execution delay was activated by means of

the

PI service _N_F_MODE. This is only possible for files of the passive file system of the NCK.

2. Notification to HMI that an NC program is to be processed for which a WRITE lock was set.

This is only possible for files that are available on the CF, network drive or USB device and are processed in EES mode.

The variable contains the complete path name in both cases.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_STRING

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

protAreaCounter (C, S)

Protection zone modification counter

Counter is incremented by 1 every time a

protection zone (block PA) is modified

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remainDwellTime (C, S)

Remaining dwell time

Return value

See $$timeOrRevolDwell

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

s, user defined

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

reqParts (C, S)

$AC_REQUIRED_PARTS

Setpoint number of workpieces

The variable returns the number of workpieces to be machined (setpoint workpiece count).

The number of workpieces can be defined in this counter, when this number is reached the actual workpiece count ($AC_AC-

TUAL_PARTS) is reset to "0".

Return value

o Bit 0 = 1: Counter $AC_REQUIRED_PARTS is active

Further meaning of bit 1 only if bit 0 = 1:

o Bit 1 = 0: Alarm/VDI output if $AC_ACTUAL_PARTS equals $AC_REQUIRED_PARTS

o Bit 1 = 1: Alarm/VDI output if $AC_SPECIAL_PARTS equals $AC_REQUIRED_PARTS

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

Read access and write access

rotSys (C, S)

$AC_ROT_SYS

Orientation reference system

Reference system for orientation movements with cartesian manual traversal

Return value

0: Axis-specific manual traversal active

1: Cartesian manual traversal in basic coordinate system active

2: Cartesian manual traversal in workpiece coordinate system active

3: Cartesian manual traversal in tool coordinate system active

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

3

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

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seruproMasterChanNo (C, S)

Block search waits for partner channel

The search type SERUPRO (search via program testing) may be

started simultaneously in several channels in order to start a channel grouping

correctly. A search target must be specified in one channel (master channel) in the grouping.

The other channels do not need a search target, they wait until they have reached a

stop condition and the master channel has reached the search target. These channels generally

stop at WAIT marks. The variable seruproMasterChanNo defines the master channel.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

$$numChannels

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access and write access

seruproMasterNcuNo (C, S)

Partner channel NCU, block search waits

The search type SERUPRO (search via program testing) may be

started simultaneously in several channels in order to start a channel grouping

correctly. A search target must be specified in one channel (master channel) in the grouping.

The other channels do not need a search target, they wait until they have reached a

stop condition and the master channel has reached the search target. These channels generally

stop at WAIT marks. The variable seruproMasterChanNo defines the master channel.

seruproMasterNcuNo specifies the master channel in more detail if it is not on the active NCU.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

$MN_MM_LINK_NUM_OF

_MODULES

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access and write access

simSpiDat (C, S)

Spindle data

The variable simSpiDat is a double array of data with the following structure:

Double spino

; Number of the spindle for which the event was triggered

Double masterSpiNo

; Number of the leading spindle

Double pSMode

; Programmed spindle mode

Double turnState

; Rotation state of the spindle: 0 = right, 1 = left, 2 = stop

Double coupPosOffset

; Position offset of an axis to the leading axis / leading spindle (actual value)

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simSpiDat (C, S)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

5

Read access

simulationSupport (C, S)

simulationSupport

Block information for the support of the JobShop simulation

Return value

Bit0: Change of the transformation in the curr. block

Bit1: Change of the frame in the curr. block

Bit2: Curr. block in an action block

Bit3: Curr. block in the last action block

Bit4: Curr. block has PTP active (as of 510600)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

simulationSupportS (C, S)

Support of the JobShop simulation during search

Block information for the support of the JobShop simulation during search

Return value

Bit0: -

Bit1: -

Bit2: -

Bit3: -

Bit4: Curr. block has PTP active

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

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specParts (C, S)

$AC_SPECIAL_PARTS

Number of special workpieces (user-defined)

Number of current workpieces as defined by user:

This counter enables the user to define his own

workpiece count. The counter is reset to zero automatically

only when the control system boots on defaults.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

Read access and write access

splitBlock (C, S)

$AC_SPLITBLOCK

Identifies splitted blocks

Identifier of internally splitted blocks

Return value

0: A BLOCK programmed unchanged

(a BLOCK generated by the compressor is regarded as programmed BLOCK):

<>0: BLOCK was shortened or is an internally generated BLOCK; the following values are pos-

sible:

1: It is an internally generated BLOCK or a shortened original BLOCK

3: It is the last block in a chain of internally generated

blocks or shortened original blocks.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

0

2

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

startLockState (C, S)

Status of the global start disable

Status of the global start disable.

Also see PI _N_STRTLK and _N_STRTUL.

Return value

0: No start disable

1: Start disable is switched on and program is not running

2: Start disable is switched on and program is running nevertheless

The NCK changes from 2->1 as soon as the program is stopped.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

2

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

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startLockState (C, S)

1

Read access

startRejectCounter (C, S)

Counter for rejected NC starts

Counter that is incremented

as soon as an NC start is rejected due to a global start disable (see _N_STRTLK),

program-specific start disable (see _N_F_STLO), or channel-specific

start disable (see _N_STRTLK).

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

stopCond (C, S)

Replaced by stopCondNew

Replaced by $$stopCondNew

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

stopCondNew (C, S)

Number of the stop state of the NC

Number of the NC stop state

More than one stop state can be active simultaneously.

The highest priority stop state appears below the first line, this is followed by those with lower priorities.

The documentation explains the meanings of the individual stop states.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$stopCondNum

Read access

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stopCondPar (C, S)

Replaced by stopCondParNew

Replaced by $$stopCondParNew

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Read access

stopCondParNew (C, S)

Stop state parameter(s)

Stop state parameter(s).

More than one stop state can be active simultaneously. The highest priority

stop state appears below the first line, this is followed by those with lower priorities.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Read access

stopCondNum (C, S)

Number of active stop states

Number of active stop states.

Specifies the number of occupied lines in $$stopCond

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

stopCondChangeCounter (C, S)

Modification counter for stop states.

Modification counter for stop states.

Is incremented as soon as one of the stop states has changed.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

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stopCondTime (C, S)

Time stamp BCD for stop state

BCD time stamp for stop state.

More than one stop state can be active simultaneously. The highest priority

stop state appears below the first line, this is followed by those with lower priorities.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_DATETIME

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$stopCondNum

Read access

stopCondParA (C, S)

ASCII stop state parameter(s)

Stop state parameter(s).

More than one stop state can be active simultaneously. The highest priority

stop state appears below the first line, this is followed by those with lower priorities.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_STRING

Read access

stopRunActive (C, S)

Stop run active

Return value

0 = inactive

1 = active

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

1

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

stopRunCounter (C, S)

Modification counter for stop run

Modification counter for stop run.

This is always incremented when the NCK has stopped at a stop block.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

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syntaxCheckStatus (C, S)

Status of the "Syntax check" function

Return value

0: Syntax check not active (initialization status)

1: Syntax check selected

2: Syntax check active

3: Syntax check stopped with alarm on account of system error

4: Syntax check terminated

5: Syntax check canceled

6: Syntax check canceled on account of errors

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

6

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

threadPitch (C, S)

Current lead

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

threadPitchS (C, S)

Current lead during search run

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

timeOrRevolDwell (C, S)

Dwell time unit

Dwell time unit in seconds or spindle revolutions

Return value

0: $$cmdDwellTime and $$remainDwellTime in seconds

1: $$cmdDwellTime and $$remainDwellTime in spindle revolutions

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timeOrRevolDwell (C, S)

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

1

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

timeS (C, S)

$AC_TIMES

Time after a block change in seconds

Time after a block change between programmed blocks in seconds

Return value

Each programmed block can be divided up into a chain of part blocks that are

processed one after the other.

O n l y with the 1st cycle of the 1st block of the chain, timeS is set to zero and

then counted up in seconds. Therefore, the variable enables time measurements

throughout the entire block chain.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

s, user defined

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

timeSC (C, S)

$AC_TIMESC

Time after a block change in IPO cycles

Time after a block change between programmed blocks in IPO cycles

Return value

Each programmed block can be divided up into a chain of part blocks that are

processed one after the other.

Only (!) with the 1st cycle of the 1st block of the chain, timeSC is set to zero and

then counted up in seconds. Therefore, the variable enables time measurements

throughout the entire block chain.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

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toolCounter (C, S)

Change counter of the tool data in a channel

Counter of the changes of the tool data assigned to a channel.

The counter is incremented each time a tool data is changed.

All changes of tool data made by BTSS, part programs, INI files and by the Tool Management software are considered.

Tool data are tool compensations, grinding-specific tool parameters, OEM tool parameters and Tool Managment data including

magazine data.

There is one exception: the present tool-in-use-time, since it is changed in each IPO cycle.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

toolCounterC (C, S)

Modification counter for tool offsets

Counter for modifications to tool offset data assigned to the channel

(analog toolCounter).

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

toolCounterM (C, S)

Modification counter for magazine data

Counter for modifications to magazine data assigned to the channel

(analog toolCounter).

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

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toolHolderData (C, S)

GETSELT

Current tool holder data

Data for each tool holder/spindle from the magazine configuration of the TOA which is assigned to the channel.

There is a set of numToolHolderParams parameters for each tool holder.

Currently there are the 3 parameters P1, P2 and P3.

There are numToolHolders tool holders. The number of tool holders in this list is solely a function of the

magazine configuration, and it does not change while an NC program runs.

- P1: THNo ToolHolderNumber / SpindleNumber

(In the language commands of the NC program, corresponds

to the address extension <n> from T<n>=... or M<n>=6 with explicit

notation; in the magazine configuration, corresponds to the

location type index of the associated buffer location of the

location type = spindle.)

- P2: SelTno T number of the selected tool with

reference to the tool holder / spindle with the number of THNo

(The same TNo would also return the language command GETSELT.)

The value 0 indicates that no tool is selected with

reference to the tool holder. For further behavior see the description of GETSELT.

- P3: ExeTno TNumber of the tool to be loaded / loaded with

reference to the tool holder / the spindle with the number THNo from

the point of view of the NC program.

When working without M6, the same TNumber is in SelTno and ExeTno.

(The same TNumber would also return the language command GETEXET.)

The value 0 indicates that no tool is to be loaded / is loaded

with reference to the tool holder. For further behavior see the description of GETEXET.

- P4: SelTNoBeforeSearchRun

During the search: TNummer of the selected tool with reference to the tool holder / spindle before the search,

after reaching the search target and a T programming for this tool holder: the same value from P2.

- P5: ExeTNoBeforeSearchRun

During the search: TNummer of the tool loaded with reference to the tool holder / spindle before the search,

after reaching the search target and a tool change for this tool holder: the same value from P3.

An array access is possible to toolHolderData, with which the data of all numToolHolders tool holders can be read at one time.

If the flat D number is active, the value =0 is returned for all parameters.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$numToolHolderParams * $$numToolHolders

Read access

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toolholderOfDNo (C, S)

$P_TH_OF_D

Spindle or tool number of the active D

Number of the tool holder or spindle on which the active tool is mounted, which contains the active D no.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

totalParts (C, S)

$AC_TOTAL_PARTS

Total of all machined workpieces

Total number of all machined workpieces:

This counter specifies the number of workpieces machined

since it was started. The counter is automatically

set to zero only if the control system boots on defaults.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

Read access and write access

transSys (C, S)

$AC_TRANS_SYS

Translation reference system

Reference system for translation with cartesian manual traversal

Return value

0: Axis-specific manual traversal active

1: Cartesian manual traversal in basic coordinate system active

2: Cartesian manual traversal in workpiece coordinate system active

3: Cartesian manual traversal in tool coordinate system active

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

3

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

1

Read access

transfActive (C, S)

DB21-30, DBX33.6

K1, M1

Transformation active

Return value

0 = inactive

1 = active

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transfActive (C, S)

DB21-30, DBX33.6

K1, M1

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Validity:

From NCK version 3.6

Read access

vaCcCompVal (C, S)

$VA_CC_COMP_VAL[a,b]

OA compensation value

OA compensation value of the corresponding compile cycle

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

mm, inch, degree, user defi-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

ned

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$numMachAxes

Read access

vaEgSyncDiff (C, S)

$VA_EG_SYNCDIFF[a]

EG synchronism deviation

Electronic gear:

Synchronism deviation (actual values). The comparison between this value

and $MA_COUPLE_POS_TOL_... determines whether the appropriate

"Synchronism" VDI signal is set.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

mm, inch, degree, user defi-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

ned

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$numMachAxes

Read access

vaEgSyncDiffS (C, S)

$VA_EG_SYNCDIFF_S[a]

Synchronous run difference with sign

Electronic gear:

Synchronous run difference (actual values) with sign.

Whether the corresponding VDI signal "synchronous run" is set depends upon the comparison of this value with $MA_COU-

PLE_POS_TOL_

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

mm, inch, degree, user defi-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

ned

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vaEgSyncDiffS (C, S)

$VA_EG_SYNCDIFF_S[a]

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$numMachAxes

Read access

workPnameSubstitution (C, S)

External path for selected program

Path name defined by HMI on selection of a program or workpiece in /_N_EXT_DIR.

It is only used for execute from external, and then denotes the data source of the download.

HMI uses this path name in order to restore the program selection for execute from external after PowerOff.

The string must be terminated with "\0".

NCK does not use this path name. workPnameSubstitution is deleted on program selection in the passive file system

or on an EES drive.

Handling: workPnameSubstitution is written by the HMI on program selection for

execute from external. NCK stores this information persistently.

After PowerOff, the NCK deletes the reload buffer for execute from external, and selects _N_MPF0.

HMI restores on the basis of the information:

- _N_MPF0 is selected

- workPnameSubstitution is set

the selection for execute from external. With this program selection, the NCK

does not remove the SPARPI interrupt pointer.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

-

TYPE_STRING

0

0

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

Read access

progDNumber (C, S)

Dummy - do not use!

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Read access

progDLNumber (C, S)

Dummy - do not use!

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

-

TYPE_UWORD

Read access

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seruproActive (C, S)

Block search via program test is active

Block search via program test is active. That means that the NCK executes the

part of the program before the search target in program test mode.

Return value

Bit0 = 1: Block search via program test is active

Bit1-n: Reserved for later expansions

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_UWORD

0

0

1

Read access

progUsekt (C, S)

Programmed value of the command $P_USEKT

Programmed value of the command $P_USEKT.

Bit-coded data for the programmed tool subgroup

available for the tool change.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

0

0xF

Read access

acToolOAct (C, S)

$AC_TOOL_O_ACT

Setpoint of the tool orientation

Supplies the setpoint of the current tool orientation

in various coordinate systems.

Possible values of the line index:

1, 2, 3: Components of the vector in BCS

4, 5, 6: Components of the vector in PCS/WCS

7, 8, 9: Components of the vector in ENS

The orientation vector is normalized, i.e. it has the value 1.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

-1

1

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

9

Read access

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acToolOEnd (C, S)

$AC_TOOL_O_END

End orientation

Supplies the end orientation of the current block

in various coordinate systems:

Possible values of the line index:

1, 2, 3: Components of the vector in BCS

4, 5, 6: Components of the vector in PCS/WCS

7, 8, 9: Components of the vector in ENS

The orientation vector is normalized, i.e. it has the value 1.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

-1

1

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

9

Read access

acToolODiff (C, S)

$AC_TOOL_O_DIFF

Remaining tool orientation angle

Supplies the remaining angle between the current vector and end vectors of the tool orientation block

in various coordinate systems:

Possible values of the line index:

1: Angle in BCS

2: Angle in PCS/WCS

3: Angle in ENS

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

180

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

3

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vcToolO (C, S)

$VC_TOOL_O

Actual value of the tool orientation

Supplies the actual value of the current tool orientation

in various coordinate systems:

Possible values of the line index:

1, 2, 3: Components of the vector in BCS

4, 5, 6: Components of the vector in PCS/WCS

7, 8, 9: Components of the vector in ENS

The orientation vector is normalized, i.e. it has the value 1.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

-1

1

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

9

Read access

vcToolODiff (C, S)

$VC_TOOL_O_DIFF

Angle between setpoint and actual orientation

Supplies the angle between the setpoint vector and actual vector of the tool orientation in various coordinate systems:

Possible values of the line index:

1: Angle in BCS

2: Angle in PCS/WCS

3: Angle in ENS

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

180

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

3

Read access

vcToolOStat (C, S)

$VC_TOOLO_STAT

Status of the actual orientation

Supplies the status of the computation of the actual orientation

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

-1

0

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vaSyncDiff (C, S)

$VA_SYNCDIFF[]

Actual value synchronism difference

Actual value synchronism difference for all types of coupling

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

mm, inch, degree, user defi-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

ned

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$numMachAxes

Read access

aaSyncDiff (C, S)

$AA_SYNCDIFF[]

Setpoint synchronism difference

Setpoint synchronism difference for all types of coupling

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

mm, inch, degree, user defi-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

ned

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$numMachAxes

Read access

vaSyncDiffStat (C, S)

$VA_SYNCDIFF_STAT[]

Status of the actual value synchronism difference

Return value

-4: Reserved

-3: No valid value in $VA_SYNCDIFF, tangential control

-2: No valid value in $VA_SYNCDIFF, master value coupling and simulated master value

-1: No valid value in $VA_SYNCDIFF

0: No valid value in $VA_SYNCDIFF, coupling not active

1: Valid value in $VA_SYNCDIFF

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

-4

1

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$numMachAxes

Read access

NC variables

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aaSyncDiffStat (C, S)

$AA_SYNCDIFF_STAT[]

Status of setpoint synchronism difference

Return value

-4: No valid value in $AA_SYNCDIFF, coupled motion from part program

-3: Reserved

-2: Reserved

-1: No valid value in $AA_SYNCDIFF

0: No valid value in $AA_SYNCDIFF, coupling not active

1: Valid value in $AA_SYNCDIFF

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DWORD

0

-4

1

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

$$numMachAxes

Read access

acToolRAct (C, S)

$AC_TOOL_R_ACT

Setpoint of the tool rotation.

Setpoint of the tool rotation

in various coordinate systems:

Possible values of the line index:

1, 2, 3: Components of the vector in BCS

4, 5, 6: Components of the vector in PCS/WCS

7, 8, 9: Components of the vector in ENS

The orientation vector is normalized, i.e. it has the value 1.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

-1

1

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

9

Read access

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acToolREnd (C, S)

$AC_TOOL_R_END

End rotation vector of the current block

End rotation vector of the current block

in various coordinate systems:

Possible values of the line index:

1, 2, 3: Components of the vector in BCS

4, 5, 6: Components of the vector in PCS/WCS

7, 8, 9: Components of the vector in ENS

The orientation vector is normalized, i.e. it has the absolute value 1.

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

-1

1

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

9

Read access

acToolRDiff (C, S)

$AC_TOOL_R_DIFF

Remaining tool rotation angle

Angle remaining between the current and end rotation vectors of the tool orientation block in various coordinate systems:

Possible values of the line index:

1: Angle in BCS

2: Angle in PCS/WCS

3: Angle in ENS

Units and value ranges

Physical unit:

Data type:

Initial value

Minimum value:

Maximum value:

-

TYPE_DOUBLE

0

0

180

Addressing

Line index:

Max. line index:

3

Read access

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