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

Product features

SINUMERIK 840D sl STEP 7 Toolbox V16 is an option package for SIMATIC STEP 7

Professional V16 (TIA Portal) with additional setup.

Functional scope

SINUMERIK 840D sl STEP 7 Toolbox V16 contains the following tools and functions:

●

Supplementation of the hardware catalog with the following modules of the SINUMERIK

840D sl (as of firmware V4.5 SP2 or higher):

- NCU 710.3

- NCU 720.3

- NCU 730.3

- NX10.3

- NX15.3

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Supplement of the hardware catalog to include the ADI4 module

●

SINUMERIK PLC basic program

The SINUMERIK 840D sl STEP 7 Toolbox automatically installs the PLC basic program as

the "SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC Basic Program" system library. Matching the firmware

versions of the modules, there are different versions of the PLC basic program:

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC basic program V4.5.x.x

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC basic program V4.7.x.x

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC basic program V4.8.x.x

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC Basic Program V4.9.1.x

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC Basic Program V4.9.2.x

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC Basic Program V4.9.3.x

●

Export of PLC symbols for SINUMERIK Operate

●

Importing SINUMERIK user alarm texts

●

Creating SINUMERIK PLC archives

●

Support of PROFINET IO IRT for NCK

●

Support of SINUMERIK Safety Integrated and Safety Integrated plus

●

NC VAR selector (external tool)

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4.1

Installing the SINUMERIK toolbox

Software requirements

SINUMERIK 840D sl STEP 7 Toolbox V16 is a TIA Portal options package which requires

installation of the following products:

● SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional V16

Hardware requirements and other system requirements

All of the hardware and system requirements of SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional apply.

You can find the system requirements of STEP 7 Professional in the following documentation:

● STEP 7 Professional System Manual (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/products?

search=STEP%207%20Professional&dtp=Manual)

● TIA Portal online help, search term "System requirements STEP 7 Professional"

Installation

Before installing, exit all of the applications (e.g. TIA Portal) and execute the "Start.exe" setup

file in the master directory of the product DVD.

Uninstallation

Via the installation wizard of the TIA Portal, you can uninstall the software, which is entered in

the Windows dialog "Uninstall or change program":

"Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall Program > Siemens Totally Integrated Automation

Portal"

Note

The NC VAR selector must be uninstalled separately.

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4.3 Creating a sample project

4.3

Creating a sample project

Introduction

You create a new project in the following. Within a project, all of the automation tasks required,

for example the hardware configuration and the PLC programming, are performed.

Precondition

● The TIA Portal has been started (Page 34).

Procedure

1. Click "Create new project" in the portal view.

2. Assign a project name and select the storage location of the project (path).

3. Click "Create".

Result

A new, empty project has been created.

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5.1

Configuration example

Introduction

The TIA Portal with the SINUMERIK Toolbox option package offers many options for

configuring the hardware. To better understand the individual functions, this Getting Started is

based on a specific configuration example. The following is an overview of this configuration

example with all components and interfaces.

Configuration overview

As an example, the following configuration of a SINUMERIK 840D sl is to be configured using

the TIA Portal:

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In this sample configuration, drives are not connected to the control and therefore do not need

to be configured. If you have connected drives to your control system, you must configure them

outside of the TIA Portal. You can find a detailed explanation in the ""Commissioning CNC:

NCK, PLC, drive".

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5.2 Insert NCU

5.2

Insert NCU

Introduction

In the following, you insert the "NCU 730.3 PN" into the sample project. The NCU module

(Numeric Control Unit) is the CPU of the SINUMERIK 840D sl. It takes over all the CNC, PLC

and communication tasks.

Requirement

● A project is open in the TIA Portal.

Procedure

To insert a SINUMERIK NCU in the project view, proceed as follows:

1. Click "Add new device" in the project tree.

2. Click the "Controllers" button.

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5.2 Insert NCU

3. In the folder structure under "Controllers", expand the corresponding SINUMERIK device

family (e.g. SINUMERIK 840D sl) and required NCU and select these.

Figure 5-1

Selected NCU using the SINUMERIK 840D sl NCU 730.3 PN V4.8 as an example

4. Select the firmware version that matches the envisaged firmware version of the real NCU in

the "Version" drop-down list.

5. Confirm your selection with "OK".

Result

The SINUMERIK NCU is created as new device.

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5.3 Insert NX module

5.3

Insert NX module

Introduction

In the next step, you insert the NX module into the configuration. You can use this module to

increase the number of controlled axes connected to an NX module. Each NX10.3 can control

up to 3 additional axes and each NX15.3 can control up to 6 additional axes.

Procedure

In order to insert an NX module into the project via the hardware catalog, proceed as follows:

1. In the network view, navigate in the hardware catalog to the folder "Controller > SINUMERIK

840D sl > NX" and select, for example, NX15.3 .

2. You can select the firmware version of the NX module at "Information" in the hardware

catalog. This must match the firmware version of the NCU. Firmware versions of the

configured hardware and the real hardware must match.

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5.3 Insert NX module

4. To connect the NX module with a master system, click "Not assigned" and select the master

system.

Note

Connection to DP Integrated

Note that the NX modules can only be connected to the DP Integrated of a SINUMERIK

NCU, and not to external PROFIBUS interfaces!

The NX is connected with the NCU and the "Wiring between control and NX" dialog opens.

5. In the "Wiring between control and NX" dialog, select the DP address of the NX in the master

system that matches your real wiring. The DP addresses of the NX modules are

permanently assigned to the DRIVE-CLiQ sockets of the NCU.

DP address of the NX in the master system

DRIVE-CLiQ socket on the NCU

X100

X101

X102

X103

X104

X105

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5.3 Insert NX module

Note

This setting cannot be undone

Please note that once set, the DP address of an NX cannot be subsequently changed. The

NX modules must be connected to the DRIVE-CLiQ socket of the NCU in the real wiring that

corresponds to the permanently assigned DP address.

If you have incorrectly set the DP address of an NX, delete this NX from the project and add

a new one.

The DP address of the NX module is specified in accordance with your setting and the

appropriate I/O addresses of the telegrams are set automatically.

Note

Default I/O addresses of the telegrams

Depending on the set DP address, the appropriate I/O addresses of the telegrams are set

automatically.

Change this setting only when the I/O addresses of your telegrams differ from the default

setting!

You can also find information on the wiring between NCU and NX in the properties of the DP

Integrated interface on the NCU and NX under "PROFIBUS address".

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5.3 Insert NX module

Result

The NX module has been inserted into the project and connected to an NCU.

Note

Handling the NX

● If NX modules were connected with the NCU and the NCU is subsequently deleted, the NX

modules are kept in the project as unconnected slave modules. They can be subsequently

assigned to another NCU. The parameter settings of the NX modules are retained.

● If the DP address of the NX is specified, then the I/O addresses matching the default setting

on the NCK side are entered.

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5.4 Inserting an ADI4 module

Procedure

In order to insert an ADI4 module into the project via the hardware catalog, proceed as

follows:

1. In the hardware catalog, navigate to the folder "Distributed I/O > Drive Interfaces > ADI4"

and select the ADI4 module.

2. Use drag-and-drop to move the ADI4 module from the hardware catalog and place it in the

network view.

3. To connect the module to the master system, click "Not assigned" and select the DP

interface.

4. Click the "PROFIBUS_1" bus system and at "General > Network settings" in the "Properties"

tab in the inspector window, change the "Transmission rate" entry from 1.5 Mbit/s to 12 Mbit/

s. The ADI4 module can only be operated with 12 Mbit/s.

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5.5 Inserting SINUMERIK I/O via the general station description (GSD) file

5.5

Inserting SINUMERIK I/O via the general station description (GSD) file

Introduction

If you want to configure a SINUMERIK I/O that is not available in the hardware catalog, you

must first install the general station description file provided by the manufacturer. SINUMERIK

I/O installed using general station description files are displayed in the hardware catalog, and

can then be selected and configured.

PROFIBUS/PROFINET I/O differences

The general station description file describes all the properties of a PROFIBUS DP slave or a

PROFINET IO device.

● PROFIBUS DP slaves are described in GSD files

● PROFINET IO devices are described in GSDML files

The installation procedure does not differ.

Available SINUMERIK I/O

You can integrate the following SINUMERIK I/O via a GSD/GSDML file into the hardware

catalog at a later point in time:

● SINUMERIK PP 72/48D PN peripheral (I/O) module

● SINUMERIK machine control panel MCP

● SINUMERIK machine pushbutton panel MPP

● SINUMERIK handwheel connection module

Getting Started configuration example

In our configuration example, the following PROFINET I/O should be included using a GSDML

file:

● SINUMERIK MCP 310 PN machine control panel

● SINUMERIK PP 72/48D PN peripheral (I/O) module

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5.5 Inserting SINUMERIK I/O via the general station description (GSD) file

5.5.1

Installing general station description files for SINUMERIK I/O

Requirement

The current version of the general station description (GSD/GSDML) files to be installed is

stored on your PG/PC.

Note

General station description files on the Service&Support pages

You can find the current versions of the general station description files in the Siemens Industry

Online Support:

SINUMERIK I/O: GSD/GSDML files (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/

62332440)

Procedure

To install SINUMERIK I/O via general station description files, proceed as follows:

1. In the "Options" menu, select the command "Manage general station description files

(GSD)".

2. In the "Manage general station description files" dialog, select the folder that contains the

GSD/GSDML files.

The device description files saved in the source path are listed.

3. Select the checkboxes of the files that you want to install.

4. Confirm your entry with "Install".

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5.5 Inserting SINUMERIK I/O via the general station description (GSD) file

Result

The general station description files are installed, and then the SINUMERIK I/O in the hardware

catalog displayed in the appropriate folders:

● SINUMERIK I/O for PROFINET IO: "Further field devices > PROFINET IO > I/O > SIEMENS

AG > SINUMERIK"

● SINUMERIK I/O for PROFIBUS DP: "Further field devices > PROFIBUS DP > NC/RC >

SIEMENS AG > MOTION CONTROL"

Figure 5-2

Installed SINUMERIK I/O in the hardware catalog

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5.5 Inserting SINUMERIK I/O via the general station description (GSD) file

Procedure

Proceed as follows to insert a PP72/48 I/O module:

1. In the hardware catalog, navigate to the respective device:

- PP72/48 (PROFIBUS): "Further field devices > PROFIBUS DP > NC/RC > SIEMENS

AG > MOTION CONTROL"

- PP72/48 (PROFINET): "Further field devices > PROFINET IO > I/O > SIEMENS AG >

SINUMERIK > PP72/48"

2. Use drag-and-drop to move the PP72/48 from the hardware catalog to the network view.

3. Interconnect the inserted SINUMERIK I/O with the NCU.

See TIA Portal online help, search term "Interconnect devices in the network view"

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5.5 Inserting SINUMERIK I/O via the general station description (GSD) file

Result

The SINUMERIK I/O modules were created as new devices and connected to the NCU.

Additional information

You can find general information about the device in the SINUMERIK I/O module PP72/48D

2/2A PN manual

5.5.3

Inserting SINUMERIK MCP/MPP

Requirement

● The respective PROFIBUS GSD file or PROFINET GSDML file is installed.

See: Installing general station description files for SINUMERIK I/O (Page 49)

● The network view is active.

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5.5 Inserting SINUMERIK I/O via the general station description (GSD) file

Procedure

Proceed as follows to insert a SINUMERIK MCP/MPP:

1. In the hardware catalog, navigate to the respective device:

- MCP/MPP (PROFIBUS): "Further field devices > PROFIBUS DP > NC/RC > SIEMENS

AG > MOTION CONTROL"

- MCP/MPP (PROFINET): "Further field devices > PROFINET IO > I/O > SIEMENS AG >

SINUMERIK"

2. Use drag-and-drop to move the corresponding MCP/MPP from the hardware catalog to the

network view.

3. Interconnect the inserted SINUMERIK I/O with the NCU.

See TIA Portal online help, search term "Interconnect devices in the network view"

Result

The SINUMERIK MCP/MPP has been created as new device and connected to the NCU.

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5.6 Configuring network interfaces

5.6

Configuring network interfaces

5.6.1

Introduction

You must now configure or check the network interfaces. In our example configuration, they are

the following interfaces:

Interface

Communications

Connected component

X127

Ethernet

PG/PC

X120

Ethernet

Machine Control Panel

X150

PROFINET IO

I/O module

X126

PROFIBUS DP

ADI4 module

X105

DRIVE-CLiQ

NX module

5.6.2

Configuring an Ethernet Interface

For the initial commissioning with a PG/PC, it is necessary to configure an Ethernet interface.

In our example, this involves the interface to the X127 socket.

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5.6 Configuring network interfaces

Procedure

In order to set the Ethernet interface, proceed as follows:

1. In the network view, click the CP in the basic rack of the NCU.

2. Under the "Properties" tab in the inspector window, select the "PN/IE interface > Ethernet

addresses" entry.

3. Set the IP address matching your real configuration. If the PG/PC is connected to X127, the

following IP address applies:

Hardware factory setting on the NCU for socket X127

IP address: 192.168.215.1

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

5.6.3

Configuring PROFINET

In our configuration example, the SINUMERIK I/O module PP 72/48D PN is connected to the

NCU via PROFINET. You configure the properties of the PROFINET interface for socket X150

as follows:

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5.6 Configuring network interfaces

Procedure

In order to set the PROFINET interface, proceed as follows:

1. In the network view, click the PLC in the basic rack of the NCU.

2. Under the "Properties" tab in the inspector window, select the "PROFINET interface >

Ethernet addresses" entry.

3. Check under "IP protocol" whether the correct IP address is set ("192.168.0.1" in the

example).

5.6.4

Configuring PROFIBUS DP

In our example, the ADI4 module is connected to the NCU via PROFIBUS DP. You configure

the properties of the PROFIBUS DP interface for socket X126 as follows:

Procedure

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5.6 Configuring network interfaces

Configuring the PROFIBUS DP address on the PLC

1. In the network view, click the PLC in the basic rack of the NCU.

2. In the "Properties" tab, in the inspector window, select the entry "DP Interface > PROFIBUS

address".

The settings of the PROFIBUS address are displayed.

3. In the Parameters area, set the DP address of the interface on the PLC under "Address".

This is transferred from the configuration to the PLC during the load action.

Configuring the PROFIBUS DP address for the ADI4 module

1. In the network view, click the "DP" interface of the ADI4.

2. In the inspector window "Properties", select the entry "PROFIBUS address".

3. Under "Address" set the DP address that matches the hardware. The configured address

must match the hardware address. It is not accepted automatically.

Information about setting the DP address on the hardware is contained in the "ADI4 - Analog

drive interface for 4 axes" Device Manual.

Checking the transmission speed of the ADI4

Although you can view the "Transmission speed" parameter in the DP interface properties, you

must select the bus system to change it:

1. Click the bus system.

2. In the "Properties" inspector window, check under "Network settings" the "Transmission

speed" entry. The ADI4 module can be operated only with the transmission speed 12 Mbit/

5.6.5

Configure Integrated PROFIBUS (DP Integrated)

The PROFIBUS addresses at the DP Integrated were already defined when wiring the NX, and

cannot be subsequently changed (see Insert NX module (Page 40)).

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5.6 Configuring network interfaces

Procedure

To check the PROFIBUS addresses, proceed as follows:

1. In the network view, click the DP Integrated interface of the PLC or select the interface in the

device overview.

2. In the "Properties" tab, in the inspector window, select the entry "PROFIBUS address".

Result

The DRIVE-CLiQ sockets of the real hardware are displayed to which the NX modules must be

connected.

Note

Cycle clock settings

You can only make the cycle clock settings on the PROFIBUS Integrated subnet and not

directly on the interface: For the selected subnet, you find the cycle clock settings under

"Equidistance" in the inspector window.

Observe the rules for setting the clock cycle at the field buses (see Commissioning Manual,

"Commissioning CNC: NCK, PLC, drive").

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5.7 Configuration of telegrams and I/O addresses

5.7

Configuration of telegrams and I/O addresses

The I/O addresses and telegram types of the NX and SINAMICS Integrated components are

used for the communication between NCU and drive.

The telegrams and I/O addresses are already correctly preset and typically do not require any

configuration because the default settings in the TIA Portal correspond to the default settings

in the machine data of the NCU.

If you want to adapt the telegram configuration following creation of the Getting Started

configuration example, you will find further information in the TIA Portal information (menu

"Help > Show help"), keyword "Telegram configuration".

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5.8 Setting up the communication

Procedure

To establish a communication connection between two devices, proceed as follows:

1. In the "Online" menu, select the "Accessible devices" command.

2. In the drop-down lists "Type of PG/PC interface" and "PG/PC interface", search for the

interface used.

If no devices are accessible at an interface, the connecting line between the PG/PC and the

device is interrupted. If devices are accessible, the connecting line is shown and the devices

accessible at the selected interface of the PG/PC are displayed in a list.

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5.8 Setting up the communication

3. If you have connected a new device in the meantime, click the "Refresh" button to refresh

the list of accessible devices.

4. Using "Display", transfer to the project navigator the device that has been found in the

"Online accesses" folder.

The subfolder of the interface to which the selected device is connected is selected in the

project tree.

Note

Several identical devices

If several identical devices can be accessed from the PG, by clicking on the "Flash LED"

button you can then display which device corresponds to the entry in the list of accessible

devices.

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5.9 Loading and closing the hardware configuration in the PLC

5.9

Loading and closing the hardware configuration in the PLC

Introduction

The project must be stored and compiled before the system data is created for the PLC and the

complete configuration can be closed.

Requirement

● The hardware configuration is compiled.

● A communication connection exists between the PG/PC (TIA Portal) and the NCU.

Note

Loading configurations to simulated environments

If you want to use the configuration in a simulated environment, you must activate the

simulation capability in the project properties before you load the configuration into the

simulated environment or compile the hardware/software.

Note

General reset before loading into a PLC with Safety Integrated plus (F-PLC)

If the actual hardware has been operated in Safety Integrated plus (F-PLC) mode and you now

want to load a configured hardware configuration with changed Safety Integrated mode, you

must perform a general reset of the PLC prior to the loading.

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5.9 Loading and closing the hardware configuration in the PLC

Procedure

Proceed as follows to load the configured hardware configuration into the NCU:

1. In the project navigation, right-click the device name, e.g. "CNC_1", and select the

"Hardware configuration" command in the "Download to device" shortcut menu.

Note

Scope of the data to be downloaded

Alternatively, you can select one of the other commands to start downloading additional

data to the NCU in this step.

See TIA Portal help, keyword "General information on download".

The "Extended download" dialog opens.

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5.9 Loading and closing the hardware configuration in the PLC

Figure 5-3

Dialog using the PLC of a SINUMERIK 840D sl as an example

2. Make the following settings in the "Extended download" dialog:

- PG/PC interface: Network card used, e.g. "Intel[R] Ethernet Connection I217-V"

- Connection with interface/subnet: Specific interface on the NCU or "Try all interfaces"

3. Click on "Start search" and then select the found PLC from "Compatible nodes in the target

subnet". Alternatively, you can specify an IP address directly in the "Compatible nodes in the

target subnet" list in the "Address" column.

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5.9 Loading and closing the hardware configuration in the PLC

4. Confirm the download with "Load".

The "Download preview" dialog opens.

Figure 5-4

"Download preview" dialog

Note

Consistency check

Before the loading, the consistency of the download is checked. This means that a check is

made as to whether the parameterized hardware of the TIA Portal project matches the

hardware that has been actually installed.

Note

Adapt the IP address?

If the IP address of your PG/PC is located in a different subnet than the PLC, a dialog box

is displayed as to whether the IP address in the PG/PC should be adapted.

5. In the "Download preview" dialog, check the settings and click "Load" to confirm the input.

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Creating a PLC program

6.1

Overview

The PLC program is constructed modularly. It comprises the two parts:

● PLC basic program

The PLC basic program organizes the exchange of signals and data between the PLC user

program and the NCK, HMI, and machine control panel components.

Use the appropriate PLC basic program depending on the firmware version of an NCU.

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC basic program V4.5.x.x

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC basic program V4.7.x.x

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC basic program V4.8.x.x

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC Basic Program V4.9.2.x

● PLC user program

The PLC user program is the user-specific part of the PLC program by which the PLC basic

program has been augmented or extended.

Further information

General information about the PLC basic program is available in the online help of the TIA

Portal under the following keywords:

● Execution structure

● Block listing as table

● Assignment overview

● Generating blocks at runtime on the NCU

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6.2 Adding the PLC basic program

6.2

Adding the PLC basic program

6.2.1

Opening the PLC basic program system library

Procedure

Proceed as follows to open and display the system library of the PLC basic program:

1. Switch to the "Libraries" task card.

2. Select the PLC basic program that matches the firmware version of the inserted NCU:

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC basic program V4.5.x.x

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC basic program V4.7.x.x

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC basic program V4.8.x.x

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC Basic Program V4.9.2.x

Result

The system library of the PLC basic program has been opened. Information on handling can be

found under Using copy templates (Page 73) and Adding the PLC basic program (Page 76).

Further information

The block descriptions and other information about the PLC basic program are contained in the

P3 section of the SINUMERIK 840D sl Basic Functions Manual. PLC basic program.

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6.2.2

Using copy templates

Introduction

The "Global libraries" folder of the "Libraries" TaskCard contains the system library of the

SINUMERIK PLC program for your device version: "SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC basic program

V4.x.x.x".

Figure 6-1

Master copies of the SINUMERIK PLC program

Under the "Master copies" folder there are four subfolders with different contents. You can copy

the contents of these subfolders in their entirety or you can copy the individual objects as

needed.

● Using the Ctrl or shift key, you can select several objects of the same type and then copy

them.

● If you copy a master copies folder in its entirety (e.g. "840D sl PLC BP"), the folder structure

is imported, i.e. new groups (subfolders) are created in your "Program blocks" folder.

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Table 6-1

Use and content of the master copies of the PLC basic program

Folder

Purpose

Contents

840D sl PLC Ba-

This master copy is intended

The master copy contains all the blocks that you require for the maximum

sic Program

to create a completely new

configuration (31 axes, 10 channels).

project.

Use of axis/channel DB

If your machine is using fewer axes or channels, you can either copy only

the required blocks or you can delete the blocks that are not required in the

project tree after copying.

If you have blocks in your project that are not required, this increases,

for example, the time required for the loading or export of the PLC symbols.

Use of ALMSG_DB [DB2]

This master copy contains ALMSG_DB [DB2] in the variant Exten-

dAlMsg=False.

The used DB2 variant must match in the startup for parameterization of the

RUN_UP [FB1] in OB100 [OB100] (parameter ExtendAlMsg).

840D sl PLC Ba-

This master copy is used to

This master copy contains all the know-how-protected blocks that you re-

sic Program

upgrade blocks after the firm-

quire for the maximum configuration (31 axes, 10 channels).

(upgrade)

ware version of an NCU is up-

Blocks to be changed by the user are not included (no organization blocks

dated, i.e. if you have carried

and not FC12 [FC12], Diagnose [FB29], DB4 [DB4], DB5 [DB5]).

out a device replacement or

Use of axis/channel DB

a migration (Page 97).

If your machine is using fewer axes or channels, you can either copy only

the required blocks or you can delete the blocks that are not required in the

project tree after copying.

If you have blocks in your project that are not required, this increases,

for example, the time required for the loading or export of the PLC symbols.

Use of ALMSG_DB [DB2]

This master copy contains ALMSG_DB [DB2] in the variant Exten-

dAlMsg=False.

The used DB2 variant must match in the startup for parameterization of the

RUN_UP [FB1] in OB100 [OB100] (parameter ExtendAlMsg).

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Folder

Purpose

Contents

ALMSG_DB_Ex

You need this master copy if

This master copy contains ALMSG_DB [DB2] in the variant Exten-

tendAlMsg

you use the PLC alarm exten-

dAlMsg=True (PLC alarm extension via AL_MSG [FC10]).

sion via AL_MSG [FC10] (Ex-

The used DB2 variant must match in the startup for parameterization of the

tendAlMsg=True).

RUN_UP [FB1] in OB100 [OB100] (parameter ExtendAlMsg).

Otherwise you use the DB2

variant "Exten-

dAlMsg=False", which is con-

tained in the two above-

named master copies folders.

External source

Contains master copies for

Contains the following master copies, from which you can generate the

files

different external sources

blocks named below:

(STL).

● bhg_db_awl

You can copy these sources

- strdat [DB<xy>]

into the folder "External sour-

● diagnose.awl

ces", e.g. under "CNC_1 >

PLC_1 > External sources".

- FB29 [FB29]

You edit objects in the "Exter-

- DB80 [DB80]

nal sources" folder using an

- DB81 [DB81]

external text editor, e.g. Mi-

crosoft Editor.

- FC99 [FC99]

See also

Classification in the documentation landscape (Page 21)

6.2.3

Adding the PLC basic program

You can copy blocks of the PLC basic program from the respective system library. The "840D

sl PLC Basic Program" folder that it contains is meant for creating a completely new project.

You can copy the PLC basic program blocks in their entirety or individually.

Requirement

● A SINUMERIK 840D sl NCU is inserted.

● In the project, there are no blocks from other creators in the range of numbers of the PLC

basic program.

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Procedure

To copy program blocks of the basic program from a master copy to the program blocks folder

of the project tree, proceed as follows:

1. Switch to the "Libraries" task card and open the PLC basic program that matches the

firmware version of the inserted NCU:

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC basic program V4.5.x.x

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC basic program V4.7.x.x

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC basic program V4.8.x.x

- SINUMERIK 840D sl PLC Basic Program V4.9.2.x

See also: Opening the PLC basic program system library (Page 72), Using copy templates

(Page 73)

2. Open the folder "Master copies > 840D sl PLC Basic Program"

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– Copying specific PLC basic program blocks

Open the master copies folder and, if applicable, other lower-level folders and manually

define the blocks which you would like to copy by selecting them and then dragging and

dropping them into the program blocks folder.

To select successive objects, click on the first object, press and hold the Shift key and

then click on the last object.

To select non-successive objects, press and hold the Ctrl key and click on the objects

one-by-one.

Strg

The blocks are copied to your project. If applicable, the "Conflicts during copying" dialog is

displayed.

Note

Copy further required blocks separately (e.g. DB2 variant "ExtendAlMsg=True")

If you are using PLC basic program blocks that are not contained in the master copies folder

"840D sl Basic Program > 840D sl PLC BP", you must copy them separately:

● DB2 variant "ExtendAlMsg=True" from the master copies folder

"ALMSG_DB_ExtendAlMsg"

● Different external STL sources from the master copies folder "External source files"

See: Create blocks from external sources (Page 80), Using copy templates (Page 73)

4. In the project tree, right-click "Program blocks" and select the "Software (compile all blocks)"

command in the "Compile" shortcut menu.

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Result

The blocks of the SINUMERIK PLC basic program have been copied to your project. Any

copied folder structure has been imported.

Figure 6-2

Program blocks folder

Now you can check the copied blocks and, if applicable, manually delete the PLC basic

program blocks that you do not require (e.g. unused axis DB, channel DB, FB or FC).

If you have unused blocks in your project, some tasks take unnecessarily long, e.g. the loading

or the creation and import of SINUMERIK archives.

6.2.4

Create blocks from external sources

You do not manage external source files (e.g. *.STL or *.SCL) in TIA Portal in the "Program

blocks" folder, but in the "External sources" folder, e.g. under "CNC_1 > PLC_1 > External

sources". You can then generate blocks from the sources maintained there. These are saved

in the "Program blocks" folder.

You do not edit the files in the "External sources" folder using a TIA Portal editor, but with any

external editor, which you define under Windows.

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Requirement

● An external source is available in STL or SCL format.

● The mnemonic set in the TIA Portal corresponds to the setting used in the external source.

These settings are found in the menu bar of the TIA Portal as follows: "Extras > Settings >

General > General settings > Mnemonic".

Note

Use of German mnemonics in external source files of the PLC basic program

The mnemonic setting "German" is required in all external source files contained in the copy

templates of the PLC basic program. This affects the files "bhg_db_awl", "diagnose.awl",

"gpob840d.awl" and "mdeclist.awl".

The process fails if the setting does not correspond to the setting of the source file when the

block is generated.

Procedure

1. In the project tree, select the "Add new external file" command in the "CNC_1 > PLC_1 >

External sources" folder.

2. Select the external file (*.STL or *.SCL) that you want to add in the "Open" dialog.

The external file is copied to the "External sources" folder in the project tree.

Note

Displaying external sources (e.g. STL files) using an external editor

The internal editor of the TIA Portal does not display external sources.

If you add and open an external source in the TIA Portal, the file will be opened with the

application linked with the associated file type (e.g. STL) in Windows (e.g. Microsoft Editor).

See also: TIA Portal online help, search term "Using external source files"

3. Right-click the external source, then select the "Generate blocks from source" command in

the shortcut menu.

Result

You have successfully generated blocks from an external source.

Further information about external sources of the PLC basic program system library can be

found in the SINUMERIK 840D sl Basic Functions Manual.

6.2.5

Correcting OB1

When inserting the blocks from a master copy of the library, the existing organization block OB1

is duplicated because it has a different name in the library than in the newly created PLC.

● Block in project tree: Main [OB1] or the name of your migrated block.

● Block in library: OB1 [OB1]

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When the project is compiled, a message is displayed that there may only be one object of the

type "OB1".

Procedure

To identify the not required version of the OB1 and to rectify the problem, proceed as follows:

1. Delete one of the duplicated OB1 blocks in the "program blocks" folder:

- If the "program blocks" folder prior to the insertion contained only the empty Main [OB1]

standard block, you can delete it.

- If you have already programmed your own instructions in the OB1, this block normally

already contains the call for the basic program and you can delete the newly added "OB1

[OB1]" block.

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6.3 Edit blocks

6.3

Edit blocks

The individual blocks in the PLC basic program can be processed as follows in the TIA Portal:

Procedure

1. Select the block that you would like to edit (e.g. OB100 [OB100]) in the project tree under

"CNC_1 > PLC_1 > Program blocks".

2. Open the block by double-clicking it.

Note

Change the programming language

You can change the programming language under the "Properties" tab in the inspector

window, under "General > Language". The following can be selected:

● LAD

● FBD

● STL

Further information

How you can specifically change and expand a user program is described in the documentation

of SIMATIC STEP 7 as well as in the higher-level online help of the TIA Portal.

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6.4 Configuring Ethernet machine control panels in the PLC program

Procedure

1. In the project tree, under "CNC_1 > PLC_1 > Program blocks" open the "OB100" with a

double-click.

2. Set the following parameters:

3. Open the OB1 and insert the following user program:

Note

Hardware address must correspond to the software address

Make sure that the address of the MCP on the hardware corresponds to the configured

address of the MCP in the TIA Portal. (Parameter MCPxBusAdr; see also Function Manual,

SINUMERIK 840D sl Basic Functions)

In our example, you must set the address at the hardware (at the DIP switch of the device)

to 192.

Result

You have completed the configuration of the PLC basic program.

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6.5 Loading the PLC program to the PLC

6.5

Loading the PLC program to the PLC

Introduction

For loading the configured PLC project, the following preconditions must be fulfilled:

Precondition

● Typically, between the PG/PC and the PLC, there is an Ethernet network connection; this

is also the case in our particular example (see Setting up the communication (Page 62)).

● The configuration to be loaded corresponds to the actual station configuration.

● In the previous Chapter Loading and closing the hardware configuration in the PLC

(Page 65) you loaded the hardware configuration to the module.

● The NCU is active:

- NCK is in cyclic mode.

- PLC in RUN or STOP mode.

Procedure

1. In the project tree, right-click "CNC_1 > PLC_1" and select "Load to device > Software

(changes only)" in the context menu.

The "Load preview" dialog opens.

2. In the "Download preview" dialog, check the settings and click "Load" to confirm the input.

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6.6 Exporting PLC symbols for SINUMERIK Operate

6.6

Exporting PLC symbols for SINUMERIK Operate

6.6.1

Overview

You can make PLC symbols defined in the TIA Portal available for SINUMERIK Operate in able

to use them for various functions there. You must export the symbols of the associated PLC in

the TIA Portal and then import into SINUMERIK Operate.

Note

Deleting unwanted blocks before exporting PLC symbols

If you have saved unwanted blocks in your project, this lengthens the time required for

exporting and importing PLC symbols.

Consequently, delete unwanted blocks that you copied previously from the basic program

library prior to the export.

See: Using copy templates (Page 73)

Requirement

● The software has been compiled completely.

● The associated languages are activated as project languages in the TIA Portal.

See: Information system, "Activate project languages" section

Note

Comments only in German or English

Because SINUMERIK Operate can manage only German and English comments, you can

export only German and English comments from the TIA Portal.

● The PLC symbols to be exported are valid.

Note

Only valid PLC symbols are exported

The following PLC symbols are not taken into account during the export:

● PLC symbols of know-how-protected blocks

● PLC symbols of F-blocks

● Internal PLC symbols

● Invalid/faulty PLC symbols

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Procedure overview

Table 6-2

Example procedure for creating and loading PLC symbols

Step

Description

If necessary, check or edit symbols in the TIA Portal

● You can change the symbolic names of blocks by right-clicking the block and selecting

"Rename" from the shortcut menu.

● You can change symbols of the individual elements in the block editor.

● PLC variables for Flags, Times, Input, Output, Timer and Counter can be changed in the

associated table field (e.g. under "CNC_1 > PLC 1 > PLC variables > Display all variables")

Exporting PLC symbols with the TIA Portal (Page 90)

If necessary, make export files available on the NCU or PCU, e.g. using a USB FlashDrive

Importing PLC symbols in SINUMERIK Operate (Page 93)

6.6.2

Exporting PLC symbols

Note

Deleting unwanted blocks before exporting PLC symbols

If you have saved unwanted blocks in your project, this lengthens the time required for

exporting and importing PLC symbols.

Consequently, delete unwanted blocks that you copied previously from the basic program

library prior to the export.

See: Using copy templates (Page 73)

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Requirement

● The software has been compiled completely.

● The associated languages are activated as project languages in the TIA Portal.

See: Information system, "Activate project languages" section

Note

Comments only in German or English

Because SINUMERIK Operate can manage only German and English comments, you can

export only German and English comments from the TIA Portal.

● The PLC symbols to be exported are valid.

Note

Only valid PLC symbols are exported

The following PLC symbols are not taken into account during the export:

● PLC symbols of know-how-protected blocks

● PLC symbols of F-blocks

● Internal PLC symbols

● Invalid/faulty PLC symbols

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Procedure

To export PLC symbols for SINUMERIK Operate, proceed as follows:

1. In the project tree, right-click on the PLC or NCU and select the "Export PLC symbols for

SINUMERIK Operate " in the shortcut menu.

The "Export PLC symbols for SINUMERIK Operate" dialog opens.

2. Enter the settings:

- Select the languages whose PLC symbols you want to export. Only those languages that

you previously selected under "Project languages" are actively displayed.

Note

Comments only in German or English

Because SINUMERIK Operate can manage only German and English comments, you

can export only German and English comments from the TIA Portal.

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- Select the storage location in which the exported PLC symbols are to be saved. Use, for

example, a USB FlashDrive to subsequently copy the files to the NCU.

3. Click "Export" to start the export operation.

Result

The PLC symbols will be copied to the chosen storage location. The "PlcSym.snh" file is

created. Depending on your settings, the files are also created with German or English

comments: "PlcSym_GR.snt" and "PlcSym_UK.snt".

Note

Notation

The notation (upper and lower case) of the file names created by the program is mandatory and

must not be changed.

6.6.3

Importing PLC symbols

Requirement

● The symbol export files are available on the NCU or PCU, e.g. using a USB FlashDrive

Note

Notation

The notation (upper and lower case) of the file names created by the program is mandatory

and must not be changed.

● The current PLC symbols in SINUMERIK Operate have been saved

Note

Saving or deleting old symbol tables

Note that already existing files are overwritten during the export if you confirm that this

should be done. Furthermore, it can lead to inconsistencies if not all files are exported.

We recommend that the old files are backed up or deleted before a new export, or the files

are exported to an empty directory.

Procedure

To use PLC symbols exported from the TIA Portal in SINUMERIK Operate, proceed as follows:

1. Copy the symbol export files in the following directory on the CF card of the NCU or PCU:

/oem/sinumerik/plc/symbols

2. Restart SINUMERIK Operate.

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3. After the startup, confirm the "Diagnosis", ">>" and "NC/PLC variables" horizontal softkeys.

4. Select the "Insert variables" softkey.

The imported symbols are displayed in the "NC/PLC variables" table and can be imported.

Further information

Detailed information on how you can load the PLC symbols to the control system are contained

in the SINUMERIK 840D sl Universal Operator Manual under the "Loading PLC symbols"

keyword.

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6.7 Completing the first commissioning of the PLC

6.7

Completing the first commissioning of the PLC

Perform a reset (warm restart) of the NCK to synchronize the PLC and NCK.

Procedure

To perform a reset (warm start), proceed as follows:

1. On the operator panel, press the <MENU SELECT> key and select the "Commissioning"

menu.

2. Press the "Reset..." softkey.

3. Acknowledge the "Do you want to trigger a reset (warm restart) for the NCK and the entire

drive system (all drive units)?" prompt with the "Yes" softkey.

Result

● The "RUN" LED illuminates green continuously.

● Status display shows a "6" with a flashing point. This means that the PLC and NCK are in

cyclic operation.

You have now completed the initial commissioning of the PLC.

This means that you have successfully completed the main part of Getting Started.

Additional chapter and references

If you require information about the migration of your STEP 7 project into the TIA Portal, you can

find this in Section Tips for personnel changing over from another system (Page 97).

If you now wish to continue and complete commissioning your system together with the

SINAMICS drives, you can find this information in the "Commissioning CNC: NCK, PLC, drive

for TIA" Commissioning Manual, Chapter "Commissioning NC-controlled drives".

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7.1

Overview for the migration

If you have worked previously with the SINUMERIK Toolbox for STEP 7 V5.x and as migrating

party are already familiar with the commissioning and configuration of the SINUMERIK 840D sl,

these sections contain more advanced information about the project migration, functionality

and operation of the TIA Portal:

● The migration of program blocks or complete projects is described in the "Migrating

projects" section (Page 98).

● The "Problem solution (Page 107)" section contains help for frequent questions concerning

migrated SINUMERIK projects.

● The "Comparison of functionality (Page 114)" section contains information about the

functionality and operation in comparison to STEP 7 V5.x. In this way, you can familiarize

yourself with the TIA Portal when migrating from STEP 7 V5.x.

Note

Validity of the description

These descriptions concern the special considerations for the migration of projects that were

created with SINUMERIK Toolbox for STEP 7 V5.5 SP4 or higher. The migration notes and

descriptions for STEP 7 (TIA Portal) also apply.

If you want to migrate components that require further option packages, the migration notes of

the associated documentation also apply.

A selection of general migration descriptions and notes are available under "Further

information" (Page 106).

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7.2 Migrating projects

7.2

Migrating projects

7.2.1

Overview

Basic information on the content of this description

Validity of the description

These descriptions concern the special considerations for the migration of projects that were

created with SINUMERIK Toolbox for STEP 7 V5.5 SP4 or higher. The migration notes and

descriptions for STEP 7 (TIA Portal) also apply.

If you want to migrate components that require further option packages, the migration notes of

the associated documentation also apply.

A selection of general migration descriptions and notes are available under "Further

information" (Page 106).

Conventions

The term "SINUMERIK project" is used in this description to represent a project created with

SINUMERIK Toolbox for STEP 7 V5.5 SP4 or higher.

Overview

To check whether the modules of your project are supported, use the Readiness Check Tool

(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/60162195 ) prior to the migration.

If modules are not supported in the TIA Portal, alternative modules will be suggested in the

Readiness Check Tool.

Depending on how many of the modules are supported in the TIA Portal, either migrate the

complete project or only program blocks and symbols:

● You can migrate the complete project (Page 103).

● You can migrate only program blocks and symbols, and recreate the hardware configuration

in the TIA Portal (Page 100).

To keep the reworking effort low, you can adapt the project prior to the migration (Page 98).

7.2.2

Preparing a STEP 7 V5.x project for the migration

You can migrate a consistent and executable STEP 7 as of V5.4 project directly to the

TIA Portal. To keep the reworking effort for the migrated project low, you can prepare the project

for the migration.

Section Troubleshooting (Page 107) also provides help for frequently asked questions

concerning migrated projects.

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7.2 Migrating projects

Basic procedure

●

Creating user data blocks from the PLC basic program in the project

User data blocks from the PLC basic program (e.g. axis DB) (Page 125) in the TIA Portal are

not based on UDTs, but rather stored as dedicated data blocks in the project.

- You can create the used data blocks prior to the migration in STEP 7 V5.x in the "Blocks"

folder:

Select in the properties of the newly created block under "Name and type > DB of type"

the associated UDT (e.g. "UDT31"). Use the same symbolic name as in the TIA Portal

system library (see Section "Tabular block listing (Page 71)").

During the migration, the blocks are then transferred automatically to the "Program

blocks" folder.

- Alternatively, you can copy the required data blocks after the migration from the master

copies folder "840D sl PLC Basic Program (upgrade) (Page 73)".

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