Channel parameters
Overview
This chapter describes the channel-specific parameter for configuring spindles. Note that only the spindles entered in the channel parameter list can also be addressed in the part program. This applies to both NC and PLC spindles.
The spindle configuration defined in the channel parameter list is the default assignment which is provided after the controller is started up.
P-CHAN-00082 | Number of configured spindles in NC channel |
Description | This element specifies the total number of existing position-controlled and speed-controlled spindles. The number of spindles must be identical with the entered spindles (spindel[i].*). |
Parameter | spdl_anzahl |
Data type | UNS16 |
Data range | 0 ≤ spdl_anzahl ≤ 6 (application-specific) |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | 0 |
Remarks | Parameterisation example: A position-controlled and a speed-controlled spindle are to be configured. spdl_anzahl 2 |
P-CHAN-00010 | Spindle name within a path compound |
Description | If a spindle axis is changed with specific machining modes (e.g. C axis mode) in the path compound, it can be addressed by this default name (e.g. C1). |
Parameter | default_ax_name_of_spindle |
Data type | STRING |
Data range | Maximum 16 characters (length of spindle designation, application-specific) |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | * |
Remarks | The designation of spindles in the path compound must start with the letters A, B, C, U, V, W, X, Y, Z or Q. After that, all letters and digits are possible. The axis designation must be unique. It may not be identical with the configured name of a channel axis (P-CHAN-00006). Parameterisation example: The C axis receives the designation C1. default_ax_name_of_spindle C1 * Note: The default value of variables is a blank string. |
P-CHAN-00051 | Logical axis number of the main spindle in the NC channel |
Description | This parameter assigns the definition of the main spindle. The logical axis number of one of the spindles which is configured in the channel parameters list is entered here. After the controller starts up, this spindle becomes the main spindle. However, any other spindle in the system can be declared to be the main spindle using a command in the part program (#MAIN SPINDLE [PROG]). |
Parameter | main_spindle_ax_nr |
Data type | UNS16 |
Data range | 1 ... MAX(UNS16) |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | 0 |
Remarks | Parameterisation example: The spindle with logical axis number 6 is the main spindle. main_spindle_ax_nr 6 |
P-CHAN-00053 | Designation of the main spindle in the NC channel | |
Description | Besides the logical axis number, a name must be assigned to the main spindle by which it can be addressed in the subroutine. This parameter therefore assigns an axis name to the main spindle. The axis name is freely selectable, but the first character must be an 'S'. | |
Parameter | main_spindle_name | |
Data type | STRING | |
Data range | Maximum 16 characters (length of spindle designation, application-specific) | |
Dimension | ---- | |
Default value | * | |
Remarks | The designation of the main spindle cannot be changed in the subroutine. However, if the main spindle is changed using #MAIN SPINDLE (see [PROG]), the new main spindle is assigned. Parameterisation example: The main spindle (logical axis number 6) is programmed in the subroutine with the name 'S'. main_spindle_ax_nr 6 main_spindle_name S * Note: The default value of variables is a blank string. | |
P-CHAN-00008 | Machine ID with C axis face machining |
Description | This parameter defines the type of machine used for face machining. |
Parameter | cax_face_id |
Data type | UNS16 |
Data range | 1: Lathe (automatic orientation of the rotary axis in the centre of rotation) 2: Milling machines (no orientation) |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | 0 |
Remarks | Parameterisation example: Face machining takes place on a milling machine. cax_face_id 2 |
P-CHAN-00036 | Logical axis number of a spindle in NC channel |
Description | The logical axis number is entered in this parameter. The logical axis name is unique throughout the entire system. The logical axis number assigns the spindle name in the NC program to the axis data (see axis parameters lists in [AXIS]). Therefore only logical numbers make sense if they are known to the NC program. The logical axis number "0" is not permitted. |
Parameter | spindel[i].log_achs_nr |
Data type | UNS16 |
Data range | 1... MAX(UNS16) |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | - |
Remarks | A logical axis number may not be assigned several times. A logical axis number may not be simultaneously configured as path axis and spindle. If this is the case, the plausibility check of the channel parameters generates an error message at start-up. |
P-CHAN-00007 | Name of a spindle in the NC channel |
Description | This parameter defines the default name to address the spindle in the NC program. Please note that as long as a spindle is the main spindle, it can only be programmed using the main spindle name. The spindle name is a string. |
Parameter | spindel[i].bezeichnung |
Data type | STRING |
Data range | Maximum 16 characters (length of spindle designation, application-specific) |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | * |
Remarks | The spindle names must start with the letter ‘S’. After that, all letters and digits are possible. Spindle names must be unique. Parameterisation example: Configuration of a 1-channel system with 3 spindles. After start-up, spindle 'S1' with logical axis number 6 is the main spindle. It is addressed by the spindle name 'S'. The spindles with logical axis numbers 11 and 30 are programmed by their default names 'S2' and 'S3'. spdl_anzahl 3 : main_spindle_ax_nr 6-> -> ->- main_spindle_name S ->- / # / / spindel[0].bezeichnung S1-<- / spindel[0].log_achs_nr 6-< -< -<- : spindel[1].bezeichnung S2 spindel[1].log_achs_nr 11 : spindel[2].bezeichnung S3 spindel[2].log_achs_nr 30 * Note: The default value of variables is a blank string. |
P-CHAN-00069 | Spindle control by PLC via channel specific interface |
Description | This parameter is set to TRUE if a spindle is controlled directly by the PLC and not by a spindle interpolator in the NC channel. Note here that all synchronisations are no longer (spindle) axis-specific but are output and processed by the channel-specific HLI range. The axis-specific syntax for programming spindle commands is still allowed, but is limited to specifying the speed and the M functions M3/M4/M5/M19. |
Parameter | spindel[i].plc_control |
Data type | BOOLEAN |
Data range | 0/1 |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | 0 |
Remarks |
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Synchronisation definitions
P-CHAN-00081 | Synchronisation type of the spindle S function |
Description | This parameter defines the synchronisation type of the spindle S function. The synchronisation type is defined as a string constant or a hexadecimal value. |
Parameter | spindel[i].s_synch |
Data type | STRING |
Data range | |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | NO_SYNCH |
Remarks | Parameterisation example: For a (position-controlled) spindle 'S1' the spindle function is executed without synchronisation. The PLC is not informed. spindel[0].bezeichnung S1 spindle[0].log_achs_no 6 spindel[0].s_synch MOS 0x00000001 spindle[0].m3_synch PLC_INFO | MVS_SVS 0x00020002 spindle[0].m4_synch PLC_INFO | MVS_SNS 0x00020004 spindle[0].m5_synch PLC_INFO | MVS_SVS 0x00020002 spindle[0].m19_synch MNS_SNS 0x00000008 Note: Programming a UNS32 variable is permissible for downward compatibility reasons. Example: spindle[0].s_synch 0x00000001 |
P-CHAN-00045 | Synchronisation type for M03 |
Description | When the M03 function is used, the synchronisation type must be defined for the spindles used. The synchronisation type is defined as a string constant or a hexadecimal value. |
Parameter | spindel[i].m3_synch |
Data type | STRING |
Data range | |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | NO_SYNCH |
Remarks | Parameterisation example: For a (position-controlled) spindle 'S1', the spindle-specific M function M03 is assigned the synchronisation type MVS_SVS. The PLC is also informed. spindel[0].bezeichnung S1 spindle[0].log_achs_no 6 spindel[0].s_synch MOS 0x00000001 spindel[0].m3_synch PLC_INFO | MVS_SVS 0x00020002 spindle[0].m4_synch PLC_INFO | MVS_SNS 0x00020004 spindle[0].m5_synch PLC_INFO | MVS_SVS 0x00020002 spindle[0].m19_synch MNS_SNS 0x00000008 Note: Programming a UNS32 variable is permissible for downward compatibility reasons. Example: spindel[0].m3_synch 0x00020002 |
P-CHAN-00047 | Synchronisation type for M04 |
Description | When the M04 function is used, the synchronisation type must be defined for the spindles used. The synchronisation type is defined as a string constant or a hexadecimal value. |
Parameter | spindel[i].m4_synch |
Data type | STRING |
Data range | |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | NO_SYNCH |
Remarks | Parameterisation example: For a (position-controlled) spindle 'S1' the spindle-specific M function M04 is assigned the synchronisation type MVS_SNS. The PLC is also informed. spindel[0].bezeichnung S1 spindle[0].log_achs_no 6 spindel[0].s_synch MOS 0x00000001 spindel[0].m3_synch PLC_INFO | MVS_SVS 0x00020002 spindel[0].m4_synch PLC_INFO | MVS_SNS 0x00020004 spindle[0].m5_synch PLC_INFO | MVS_SVS 0x00020002 spindle[0].m19_synch MNS_SNS 0x00000008 Note: Programming a UNS32 variable is permissible for downward compatibility reasons. Example: spindel[0].m4_synch 0x00020004 |
P-CHAN-00049 | Synchronisation type for M05 |
Description | When the M05 function is used, the synchronisation type must be defined for the spindles used. The synchronisation type is defined as a string constant or a hexadecimal value. |
Parameter | spindel[i].m5_synch |
Data type | STRING |
Data range | |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | NO_SYNCH |
Remarks | Parameterisation example: For a (position-controlled) spindle 'S1', the spindle-specific M function M05 is assigned the synchronisation type MVS_SVS. The PLC is also informed. spindel[0].bezeichnung S1 spindle[0].log_achs_no 6 spindel[0].s_synch MOS 0x00000001 spindel[0].m3_synch PLC_INFO | MVS_SVS 0x00020002 spindle[0].m4_synch PLC_INFO | MVS_SNS 0x00020004 spindel[0].m5_synch PLC_INFO | MVS_SVS 0x00020002 spindle[0].m19_synch MNS_SNS 0x00000008 Note: Programming a UNS32 variable is permissible for downward compatibility reasons. Example: spindel[0].m5_synch 0x00020002 |
P-CHAN-00043 | Synchronisation type for M19 |
Description | When the M19 function is used, the synchronisation type must be defined for the spindles used. The synchronisation type is defined as a string constant or a hexadecimal value. |
Parameter | spindel[i].m19_synch |
Data type | STRING |
Data range | |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | NO_SYNCH |
Remarks | Parameterisation example: For a (position-controlled) spindle 'S1' the spindle-specific M function M19 is assigned the synchronisation type MNS_SNS. The PLC is also informed. spindel[0].bezeichnung S1 spindle[0].log_achs_no 6 spindel[0].s_synch MOS 0x00000001 spindel[0].m3_synch PLC_INFO | MVS_SVS 0x00020002 spindle[0].m4_synch PLC_INFO | MVS_SNS 0x00020004 spindle[0].m5_synch PLC_INFO | MVS_SVS 0x00020002 spindel[0].m19_synch MNS_SNS 0x00000008 Note: Programming a UNS32 variable is permissible for downward compatibility reasons. Example: spindel[0].m19_synch 0x00000008 |
Gear change
Gear changing is only possible for the main spindle
P-CHAN-00052 | Enable mechanical gear change of main spindle |
Description | This parameter enables or disables gear changes for the main spindle. |
Parameter | main_spindle_gear_change |
Data type | BOOLEAN |
Data range | 0: Spindle gear changes disabled for the main spindle 1: Spindle gear changes enabled for the main spindle |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | 0 |
Remarks | The M functions to select the gear speeds of the main spindle M40–45 are activated by the parameter P-CHAN-00052 in the channel parameter list. The M functions M40–45 can be freely used if gear changes are disabled. |
P-CHAN-00074 | Direction of range selection for spindle gear change |
Description | This parameter defines whether the lower or the higher gear range is selected when speed ranges overlap. If 'range_way' = 0 the search starts from the lowest speed range, if 'range_way' > 0 from the highest. The correct speed (gear) range is the one where the programmed spindle speed is first found. |
Parameter | spindel[i].range_way |
Data type | UNS16 |
Data range | 0 ≤ range_way < MAX(UNS16) |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | 0 |
Remarks | Parameterisation example: The search starts from the lowest speed range. spindel[0].range_way 0 (from bottom to top) |
P-CHAN-00004 | Automatic range selection for spindle gear change |
Description | If the spindle gear range is to be be automatically determined by the NC kernel, this parameter must be set to 1. In this case the M functions M40 to M45 need not be programmed. This means that the correct gear range is determined implicitly by the programmed speed (S word). |
Parameter | spindel[i].autom_range |
Data type | BOOLEAN |
Data range | 0/1 |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | 0 |
Remarks | Parameterisation example: The automatic range selection is enabled. spindel[0].autom_range 1 |
P-CHAN-00058 | Minimum spindle speed of a speed range (spindle gear change) |
Description | The speed ranges of a spindle may be defined with or without overlap. If one range is not used, the corresponding values must be set to zero in the table. |
Parameter | spindel[i].range_table[j].min_speed |
Data type | UNS16 |
Data range | 0 ≤ min_speed ≤ MAX(UNS16) |
Dimension | rpm |
Default value | 0 |
Remarks | Parameterisation example: Definition of a speed range table for 6 ranges. Only the first four ranges are used. spindel[0].range_table[0].min_speed 50 spindel[0].range_table[0].max_speed 560 spindel[0].range_table[1].min_speed 400 spindel[0].range_table[1].max_speed 800 spindel[0].range_table[2].min_speed 700 spindel[0].range_table[2].max_speed 3360 spindel[0].range_table[3].min_speed 3361 spindel[0].range_table[3].max_speed 4000 spindel[0].range_table[4].min_speed 0 spindel[0].range_table[4].max_speed 0 spindel[0].range_table[5].min_speed 0 spindel[0].range_table[5].max_speed 0 |
P-CHAN-00055 | Maximum spindle speed of a speed range (spindle gear change) |
Description | The speed ranges of a spindle may be defined with or without overlap. If one range is not used, the corresponding values must be set to zero in the table. |
Parameter | spindel[i].range_table[j].max_speed |
Data type | UNS16 |
Data range | 0 ≤ max_speed ≤ MAX(UNS16) |
Dimension | rpm |
Default value | 0 |
Remarks | Parameterisation example: Definition of a speed range table for 6 ranges. Only the first four ranges are used. spindel[0].range_table[0].min_speed 50 spindel[0].range_table[0].max_speed 560 spindel[0].range_table[1].min_speed 400 spindel[0].range_table[1].max_speed 800 spindel[0].range_table[2].min_speed 700 spindel[0].range_table[2].max_speed 3360 spindel[0].range_table[3].min_speed 3361 spindel[0].range_table[3].max_speed 4000 spindel[0].range_table[4].min_speed 0 spindel[0].range_table[4].max_speed 0 spindel[0].range_table[5].min_speed 0 spindel[0].range_table[5].max_speed 0 |
Synchronous operation
P-CHAN-00038 | Logical axis number of the slave axis (synchronous operation) |
Description | This parameter defines an axis as the slave axis. The logical axis number P-CHAN-00035 must then be specified. |
Parameter | synchro_data.koppel_gruppe[i].paar[j].log_achs_nr_slave |
Data type | UNS16 |
Data range | 1 ... MAX(UNS16) |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | 0 |
Remarks | Parameterisation example: The axis with the logical number 3 is defined in the coupled axis pair[1] within the coupled axis group[0] as slave axis. synchro_data.koppel_gruppe[0].paar[1].log_achs_nr_slave 3 |
P-CHAN-00037 | Logical axis number of the master axis (synchronous operation) |
Description | This parameter defines an axis as the master axis. The logical axis number P-CHAN-00035 must then be specified. |
Parameter | synchro_data.koppel_gruppe[i].paar[j].log_achs_nr_master |
Data type | UNS16 |
Data range | 1 ... MAX(UNS16) |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | 0 |
Remarks | Parameterisation example: The axis with the logical number 1 is defined in the coupled axis pair[1] within the coupled axis group[0] as the master axis. synchro_data.koppel_gruppe[0].paar[1].log_achs_nr_master 1 |
P-CHAN-00061 | Mode of the coupled axis pair (synchronous operation) |
Description | Since spindle axes can be coupled in addition to the synchronous operation of path axes, the type of coupling must be specified for each pair. The coupling type must therefore be entered in this parameter. |
Parameter | synchro_data.koppel_gruppe[i].paar[j].mode |
Data type | UNS16 |
Data range | 0: Coupled axis pair consists of path axes 1: Coupled axis pair consists of spindle axes |
Dimension | ---- |
Default value | 0 |
Remarks | Parameterisation example: The coupled axis pair [0] within the coupled axis group [0] consists of path axes (mode 0) The coupled axis pair [1] within the coupled axis group [0] consists of spindle axes (mode 1). #synchro_data.koppel_gruppe[0].paar[0].log_achs_nr_slave 4 #synchro_data.koppel_gruppe[0].paar[0].log_achs_nr_master 1 #synchro_data.koppel_gruppe[0].paar[0].mode 0 #synchro_data.koppel_gruppe[0].paar[1].log_achs_nr_slave 11 #synchro_data.koppel_gruppe[0].paar[1].log_achs_nr_master 6 #synchro_data.koppel_gruppe[0].paar[1].mode 1 |