Rexroth MTC 200/TRANS 200 NC Screen

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1 Industrial Hydraulics Electric Drives and Controls Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies Pneumatics Service Automation Mobile Hydraulics Rexroth MTC 200/TRANS 200 NC Screen R Edition 01 Application Manual

2 About this Documentation NC Screen Title Type of Documentation Rexroth MTC 200/TRANS 200 NC Screen Application Manual Document Typecode Internal File Reference Document Number B306-01/EN Purpose of Documentation This documentation describes the structure of NC screen, the window contents and the option dialogs. Record of Revisions Description Release Date Notes B306-01/EN Valid from version 23 Copyright 2003 Bosch Rexroth AG Copying this document, giving it to others and the use or communication of the contents thereof without express authority, are forbidden. Offenders are liable for the payment of damages. All rights are reserved in the event of the grant of a patent or the registration of a utility model or design (DIN 34-1). Validity The specified data is for product description purposes only and may not be deemed to be guaranteed unless expressly confirmed in the contract. All rights are reserved with respect to the content of this documentation and the availability of the product. Published by Bosch Rexroth AG Bgm.-Dr.-Nebel-Str. 2 D Lohr a. Main Telephone +49 (0)93 52/40-0 Tx Fax +49 (0)93 52/ Dept. BRC/ESM2 (BK) Dept. BRC/ESM6 (DiHa) Note This document has been printed on chlorine-free bleached paper.

3 NC Screen Contents I Contents 1 General Information About NC Screen Overview of NC Screen Header Online / Offline Operation Shortcuts Operation of NC Screen General Information About Operating NC Screen <F2> 'Select Screen' <F8> 'Active' Calling up the Main Menu, Exiting NC Screen Window Contents Position Display Axis Identification Axis Data Machine / Workpiece Coordinates Display Unit mm / inch Axis Groups Zoom Spindle and Feed Display Feed Data Spindle Data Active NC Program Display Active NC Program Display (Source) Active M Codes Display Active G Codes Display Feed Display (MTC 200) Tool Display (MTC 200) MDI Block Input (MTC 200) NC Program Status Display (MTC 200) Active NC States (MTC 200) Options Dialog Boxes General Information About Options Options Tab 'View' Options Tab 'View Active M Codes' Options Tab 'View Active NC Program'

4 II Contents NC Screen 4.3 Options Tab 'Values (Columns)' Options Tab 'Axes (Lines)' Configuration of NC Screen and Header (MTC 200) General Information About Configuration Select Screen <F2> Configuration of Screen Select Header Configuration of Header NC Screen Configurator (MTC 200) Overview of NC Screen Configurator General Information About NC Screen Configurator Basic Functions for Editing Screens Additional Functions in the Context Menu Dialog Boxes Notes Regarding the Editing of Templates Multistation Display List Overview of Multistation Display Area of Use for the Multistation Display List Structure F Key Assignment and Effect Using the List Setting Dialog Boxes for Multistation Display Standard Settings Showing/Hiding the Menu Bar (MTC 200) Dialog Box for Setting the Content of the Station Container Dialog Box for Setting the Order of the Stations Calling the Multistation Display Limitations of the Multistation Display Index Service & Support Helpdesk Service-Hotline Internet Vor der Kontaktaufnahme... - Before contacting us Kundenbetreuungsstellen - Sales & Service Facilities

5 NC Screen General Information About NC Screen General Information About NC Screen 1.1 Overview of NC Screen Area of application NC Screen supports control families TRANS 200 and MTC 200. Note: Passages which are not valid for both control families are identified with the valid control family in parentheses. (MTC 200) for control family MTC 200 (TRANS 200) for control family TRANS 200 General information Structure Editors in NC Screen NC Screen is used to display important states of the controller. This provides the user with a quick overview of the current status of the controller and the machine. MTC 200 can integrate windows with status displays and windows to display and to edit NC data within an NC Screen. The display refers to the controller and process selected in the "Control selection" dialog box (main menu). The address and name of the control, among other information (such as the operating mode and the NC diagnosis), are displayed in the header. NC Screen consists of a header (see Section "Header", p. 1-3) and several windows which contain different functions. The windows can be focussed (see Section "<F8> 'Active'", p. 2-2); they provide special functions in the F key area. The individual window contents are described in the following sections: Position Display, p. 3-1 Spindle and Feed Display, p. 3-6 Active NC Program Display, p. 3-9 Active NC Program Display (Source), p Active M Codes Display, p Active G Codes Display, p Tool Display (MTC 200), p Feed Display (MTC 200), p MDI Block Input (MTC 200), p NC Program Status Display (MTC 200), p Active NC States (MTC 200), p (MTC 200): In addition, it is possible to display the following editors in an NC Screen window. see NC variables editor in the documentation: NC programming system / NC variables see NC events editor in the documentation: NC programming system / NC events see D corrections editor in the documentation: NC programming system / D corrections see Zero points editor in the documentation: NC programming system / Zero points

6 1-2 General Information About NC Screen NC Screen Configurability Configuration of individual windows within NC Screen: The individual window contents can be adjusted to the corresponding application with the Options dialog boxes. Replacing individual window contents (MTC 200): NC Screen can be configured in edit mode by replacing windows (see "Configuration of Screen", p. 5-3). Configuration of screen division (MTC 200): Using NC Screen Configurator, new NC Screens and groups of NC Screens can be generated (see "NC Screen Configurator (MTC 200)",p. 5-5). NC Screen for MTC 200 NC-Bilds1_gr.bmp Fig. 1-1: Example of NC screen with standard configuration of MTC 200 NC Screen for TRANS 200 NC-BildsTrans_gr.bmp Fig. 1-2: Example of NC screen of TRANS 200

7 NC Screen General Information About NC Screen 1-3 User Management Certain functions (MDI Block Input, Options, Edit mode) are protected by User Management. These functions are available only if the user has the associated authorization. See User Management, "Rights of user" dialog box, "NC Screen" tab. 1.2 Header The header is not a component of NC Screen. It is global, containing general information about the current control and the current process. The header for MTC 200 can be changed during runtime. Fig. 1-3: Example for a standard header of MTC 200 Header_MTC.bmp The header shown is a possible example; several implementations of the header are available. The header shown above is separated into three differently colored lines. Other contents can be selected in Edit mode of NC Screen (see "Configuration of Header", p. 5-4). The content of the figure is an example. The header of TRANS 200 can not be changed. The three lines of the figure have the following contents: 1. Info line with dark blue background Rexroth logo: A bitmap with the Rexroth logo is displayed. Control designation: The name of the selected control is displayed in the left-hand section of the info line in white letters (in example, "Control L"). Operating mode: The operating mode is displayed in red letters (in the example, "AUTO"). The operating mode display is executed differently for control types (see note for operating mode display). Control number: The local number of the active controller (local device No.) is displayed with the text 'Control No.' in yellow letters. 2. Line is divided into NC diagnosis (orange) and NC note (white) The orange part of the line contains the current short message of the active process. The white part of the line contains the active note from the NC program (contents of square brackets [ ] in the NC program). 3. ProVi message line (yellow) (ProVi warning) The yellow line contains a ProVi warning. All current ProVi warnings are displayed in sequence. After the set time has elapsed, the next warning is displayed.

8 1-4 General Information About NC Screen NC Screen Note: For operating mode display: MTC 200: The operating mode display is controlled by the PLC. The texts to be displayed and the process connection of the display field (assignment of PLC variables) are executed in the Edit mode in function 'Config./Header' (see "Configuration of Header", p. 5-4). The descriptions for configuration of the process connection and the texts can be found in the WinHMI documentation, section "Configuration of Module and Header". TRANS 200: A combination of mode and submode is displayed in this field. In contrast to MTC 200, the display is not configurable. 1.3 Online / Offline Operation Online operation Offline operation All figures in this document show NC Screen in online operation. In other words, the process connection is functioning and corresponding values are displayed in all value fields (e.g. axis coordinates). NC screens can be called in offline operation. A screen appears in which all value fields (e.g. axis coordinates) are empty. In offline operation, for example, NC Screen can be configured. In the transition from online to offline operation while NC Screen is active, NC Screen is terminated after a message box is issued. Offline operation for a control (device) can be executed: by calling the control selection in the main menu and pressing the "ON<=>OFF" button. Indicators for an NC Screen in offline operation are: 1. Axis designations, axis values etc. in NC Screen are empty. 2. Navigation is possible. 3. Calling up the NC data is possible. 4. Calling up the options is possible. 1.4 Shortcuts In NC Screen, special shortcuts can be used in addition to the general shortcuts (e.g. <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Shift>+<Q> for the Prog. key) or <Alt>+<M> to switch the menu bar on or off): <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<E> (MTC 200) to switch on the Edit mode, i.e. an F key bar with which the current NC screen can be configured. See "Configuration of Screen", p <CTRL>+<Alt>+<Shift>+<N> (<Next> key) to call the dialog box for process selection.

9 NC Screen Operation of NC Screen Operation of NC Screen 2.1 General Information About Operating NC Screen NC Screen is started by calling it in the main menu, calling it in the multistation display, with the Project Navigator or by calling it using the PLC. Operation is executed by pressing the F keys with the mouse or with the hardware keys. Entries in nonfocussed windows (see "<F8> 'Active'", p. 2-2) always refer to the entire NC screen; Entries in focussed windows always refer to the individual window. MTC 200: There is a second F key level for expansion of F keys. The transition from an F key level to the next is always executed with key <F9>. The functions on F keys <F2> 'Select screen', <F8> 'Active' and <F9> 'Following level' are described in following sections. In the first F key level of the MTC 200 and in the TRANS 200, the corresponding online NC data is opened with keys <F3> 'Program selection' to <F7> 'D corrections'. The keys thus have a distribution function. The functions assigned to keys <F4> to <F6> in the second F key level of MTC 200 are functions to administrate and edit NC programs. Fig. 2-1: F key assignment of NC screen level 1 for MTC 200 FKeyEbene1.bmp Fig. 2-2: F key assignment of NC screen level 2 for MTC 200 FKeyEbene2.bmp Fig. 2-3: F key assignment of NC screen for TRANS 200 FKeyEbeneTrans.bmp

10 2-2 Operation of NC Screen NC Screen <F2> 'Select Screen' Different screens with fixed window splits are available for NC Screen. Different screens are available in a selection box (MTC 200: 6, TRANS 200: 3). The various screens are selected with <Cursor left> or <Cursor right> and pressing the <Enter> key or by double-clicking the mouse. Auswahl_bs.bmp Fig. 2-4: Select NC Screen in MTC 200 <F8> 'Active' Key <F8> "Active" has two methods of operation: When the F key is pressed for the first time, the focus is set to a window of NC Screen. The focus is identified by a strong blue border around the window and an arrow in the top right-hand corner. At the same time, new functions are available in the F key area that are specifically assigned to this focused window. The focus switches to the next window each time that key <F8> "Active" is pressed again. The functions related to the newly selected window are also available in the F key area. Pressing F keys <F9> "Back" or <Esc> cancels the focus (the blue border disappears) and reactivates NC Screen functions in the F key area.

11 NC Screen Operation of NC Screen 2-3 Position display as an example of focussing a window Focussing the position display also activates the related functions in the F key area. Aktiv_bs_gr.bmp Fig. 2-5: NC Screen with active window position display Calling up the Main Menu, Exiting NC Screen The dialog box for selecting the control and the process can be called up in main menu; to change the control to be displayed, the main menu and then the control selection must always be called up. The process can also be changed in this manner. Process change with <Next> key Process change with projected M or F key MTC 200 The second possibility for changing the process involves using the shortcut <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Shift>+<N> (Next key) to call up the dialog box for the process selection. Calling up the main menu is always possible with system menu / window / main menu (or with keys <Alt>, 4 * <Cursor right>, <Cursor down>). NC Screen remains active in the background. The system menu can be temporarily displayed or hidden by using the shortcut <Alt>+<M>. By pressing the X of the application, NC Screen is exited like every application. The application within the Com desktop which was active before NC Screen will now be active. Using shortcut <Ctrl>+<F4>, the foreground application can also be terminated. In the MTC 200, the process change can also be projected to M or F keys. Functions "Next process" and "Process selection" are available for this. With key <PROG>, NC Screen is sent to the background and the main menu is displayed. NC Screen remains active. Since key <PROG> is only available on a BTV, the main menu can also be called up with key combination <SHIFT>+<Alt>+<Ctrl>+<Q>.

12 2-4 Operation of NC Screen NC Screen TRANS 200 The main menu can be called up with key <F9> "Exit NC screen" or with <Ctrl>+<M> in the TRANS 200. <F9> and <Ctrl>+<M> have different functions: <F9>: NC Screen is terminated and the application which was active before invoking NC Screen becomes visible. <Ctrl>+<M>: Moves the main menu in the foreground without terminating NC Screen (like <PROG> in MTC 200 or invoking main menu with the system menu).

13 NC Screen Window Contents Window Contents 3.1 Position Display The position display is used to display axis data. The values which can be displayed are shown in section "Axis Data", p The order and number of the currently displayed values (column headers) can be diversified in the Options dialog box for the position display (see Section "Options Tab 'Values (Columns)'", p. 4-4). Fig. 3-1: Position display window Window_PosCoord.bmp In the line of column headers (the line under the title "Position Display"): the first item is the number of the axis group ("1" in the example), the second item is the type of coordinate system ("W" for workpiece coordinate system in the example) and the third time is the basic programming unit (G71 = mm and G70 = inches). The column headers (e.g. Command value, End value, Remaining path) follow in this line as further specifications. The first column of the table contains the axis designations of axes in the lines below and the units of the line whose display is optional in the example (see description below). If the position display is focussed with key <F8> "Active" as a window in NC Screen, the special F key level of the position display is set: Fig. 3-2: F key assignment for position display FKeyEbenePosAnz.bmp F key assignment <F2> Variant A selection between two variants that are groups of column headers can be made. The supplied setting contains the following values: Variant 1: Display of: command value, end value, remaining path. Variant 2: Display of all axis-specific values: command value, end value, remaining path, actual value, following error, velocity and torque (navigation with scroll bar). <F3> Axis group Available only if an axis group selection is set in the options of the "Position display" window (see section "Axis Groups", p. 3-4). <F4> M<->P Switching between coordinate systems (workpiece/machine coordinates). <F5> Options The Settings dialog box that is associated with the position display is called (see the section "General Information About Options", p. 4-1). <F7> Zoom + Calls up the zoom function (see section "Zoom", p. 3-5).

14 3-2 Window Contents NC Screen <F8> Active Moves the focus to the next window within NC Screen. <F9> Back (<Esc>) The window focus is lifted. Axis Identification Axis designation Axis meaning Axis reference Unit per line Wildcard symbol "*" (MTC 200) Examples for wildcard (MTC 200) In the NC parameter block, all the axes receive an axis identification, which is used to assign the axes their location in the coordinate system of the control. In addition, each axis has an axis designation which is used for programming in the NC program as well as in the position display. The axis designation of an axis is the address with which it is addressed in the NC program and how it is usually represented in the windows of NC Screens. The letters X, Y, Z, A, B, C, U, V, W and S are permitted as axis designations. An index 1, 2 or 3 can be added to these letters for further differentiation. Example: X2 The axis meaning identifies the position of the axis in the coordinate system. X, Y, Z linear main axes A, B, C rotary main axes U, V, Wlinear or rotary secondary axes S; S2; S3 spindles Example The axis with designation C3 can have the meaning X in the orthogonal Cartesian coordinate system. For axes that are not in the reference, the axis designation is represented with a red letter. The Options dialog box for the position display can be used to set whether the unit for each line (axis) should be displayed separately. The unit is displayed in square brackets ( [ ] ). The unit of the value in the first column determines the displayed unit for each line. Wildcard for an axis which temporarily has another meaning than the given one. Example *C This axis is not active in this representation or not available in the displayed station. The display with wildcards is used in the following cases: 1. Main spindle with rotary axis capability: On a lathe, an axis can be used sequentially as a main spindle (S1) or as a rotary axis (C1) with an axis meaning of S or C. If this axis is active as a main spindle, *C is displayed in the coordinate display and the current values are displayed under designation S1 in the spindle data. If a switch to rotary axis operation is made, C1 is displayed with the corresponding values and *S is displayed in the spindle data. 2. Transformation function G30/G31: During a transformation from Cartesian coordinates to polar coordinates, each inactive axis (fictive axes at G30 or real axes at G31)) will be displayed with an * and its axis meaning. 3. Axis transfer GAX/FAX: If an axis X1 with axis meaning X is transferred to another station, it is displayed by the wildcard and the axis meaning *X in the station

15 NC Screen Window Contents 3-3 where it is currently inactive. The axis data are displayed with designation X1 in the active station. Axis Data The selectable axis data in the machine (M) and workpiece (W) coordinate systems are represented in the following overview picture "Axis data". Beginning of NC block Velocity L1 End of NC block Following error *) Actual value [M] Command value [M] End value [M] Distance to go Total of all zero offsets Following error *) Actual value [W] Command value [W] Distance to go End value [W] - (Position in NC block) M W Machine / Workpiece Coordinates Abb2-33.FH7 *): The following error is the difference between the command position value and the actual position value. Fig. 3-3: Overview of axis data Function In the column header for axis designations, a symbol of the selected coordinate system ("M", "W") which refers to axis data is displayed in the position display. Use key <F4> "M W" to change the coordinate system (workpiece / machine coordinates). The axis data following error, velocities and distance to go are independent of the selected coordinate system.

16 3-4 Window Contents NC Screen The command value, actual value and end value refer to the machine zero point in the machine coordinate system and to the workpiece zero point within the workpiece coordinate system. Display of symbol in G16 The display of coordinates which refer to diameter is performed only in the workpiece coordinate system. The symbol is placed after the measurement unit (e.g. [mm ]) and is therefore visible only if Unit per line is set in the Options (see section "Options Tab 'View'", p. 4-1). Display Unit mm / inch Function Meaning of signs "mm"/"inch" in column header Display reference In the column header of axis designations, a measurement unit symbol which specifies the data assignment selected in options tab View can be displayed if desired (see Section "Options Tab 'View'", p. 4-1). There is a difference between the measurement unit determined in process parameter BOX.001 (base programming unit) and the displayed measurement unit. G commands G70 and G71 do not influence the display. "mm" or "inch" Parameterized basic unit and displayed measuring unit of the data are identical. "-> inch": Basic unit of the control is mm, displayed data in inches. "-> mm": Basic unit of the control is inches, displayed data in mm. Modifications for displaying the measuring unit can be made in the Options dialog box (see section "Options Tab 'View', p. 4-1). The displayed measurement unit refers only to the selected window. Settings for the other windows (e.g. spindle and feed) must be executed in the Options dialog box which corresponds to the individual window. The distance indications always refer to the basic programming unit (process parameter B0x.001) in the displayed NC blocks. Example Symbol: " inch" = 1 The control interprets the value filed in variable "@1" as 1 mm if variable "@1" is to be processed as a distance measurement. Axis Groups Axis groups can be defined to switch the axis sequence, to hide axes in the display or to include axes from other processes (than the selected process) in the table. The axis groups are defined in the Options dialog box for the position display (see "Options Tab 'Axes (Lines)'", p. 4-5). The axis groups are valid per process (MTC 200) / per control (TRANS 200). It is possible to operate without axis groups or with axis groups in the position display. For selection, use checkbox "Axis group" which is in the Options dialog box on the "Axes (lines)" tab. The default setting is "without axis groups".

17 NC Screen Window Contents 3-5 The number of the axis group is indicated in the left column header of the position display during operation "with axis groups". Otherwise no axis group number is displayed. Without axis groups With axis groups Default setting. The axes are listed in the order of the axis meaning. The order cannot be modified by the user. All axes which are available in the process are displayed. (If, for example, an axis is added in the process parameters, it is also visible in the position display.) If "with axis groups" is selected, axis group 1 is present by default. During the first startup of NC Screen or during the creation of the axis group, the axes which are available in the system will be listed in the order of axis meaning. The order and the number of axes to display can be modified for each axis group by the user. Options dialog box, tab "Axes (lines)" If, for example, an axis is added in the process parameters, it is not automatically contained in an axis group. The user must add the axis to the desired axis group. Options dialog box, tab "Axes (lines)" Designation of axis groups: No. 1 to 8 with no gaps. The user can add axis groups. (Options dialog box, tab "Axes (lines)", button "New axis group"). The new axis group is added at the rear. The user can delete axis groups. (Options dialog box, tab "Axes (lines)", button "Delete axis group"); the last axis group is deleted! Therefore, specific deletion of a certain axis group is not possible. Axis group 1 cannot be deleted. If more than one axis group is available, the axis group can be selected with key <F3>"Axis group" during active position display. During startup of NC Screen, the last selected axis group is used in the position display. Zoom The currently set position display is displayed as a single window of an NC Screen in the zoom function. All statements for the position display (see section "Position Display", p. 3-1), including the possibility of selecting axis groups, are valid. The starting screen is shown again with <F7> 'Zoom -' while the basic setting of NC Screen is shown with <F9> "Exit zoom".

18 3-6 Window Contents NC Screen 3.2 Spindle and Feed Display Fig. 3-4: NC Screen for zoom Ÿ see section "Options Tab 'View'", p Lupe_bs_gr.bmp Fig. 3-5: Window for spindle and feed display Window_Spcoord.bmp Feed Data Description of all column headers that can be selected in the Options dialog box. Column designation Column meaning FI command Comment Program Programmed value PFR Command value See table below AFR Actual value - - No output in this column. Max Maximum feed MFR Override Current override AFO (%) Max.Ovr. Maximum override MFO (%) Gear level - - No output in this column. Position - - No output in this column. M code - - No output in this column. Fig. 3-6: Feed values

19 NC Screen Window Contents 3-7 Meaning of values in column Command value The meaning of values in column "Command value" depends on the active G Code and is displayed in the following table. The active feed values result from the product of the programmed value and the override. The units [inch]/[rot.] or [inch]/[min] are used when the selected basic programming unit is "inch" (G70). Active G code Group F Value Unit Note Storage type G4 16 Waiting time [s] Dwell time in seconds Blockwise G63 7 Feed per rotation [mm]/[rot.] Screw tapping G63 Modal G64 7 Feed per rotation [mm]/[rot.] Screw tapping G64 Modal G65 7 Feed per rotation [mm]/[rot.] Screw tapping G65 Modal G95 without G0 7 Feed per rotation [mm]/[rot.] Feed rate per spindle revolution G63 G95 with G0 7 Feed per minute [mm]/[min] Normal feed programming (rapid traverse velocity) Modal Modal G94 7 Feed per minute [mm]/[min] Normal feed programming Modal Fig. 3-7: Command value column for feed with G71 Spindle Data Description of all spindle data column headers which can be selected in the Options dialog box for all spindles of the process. Column designation Column meaning FI command Comment Program Programmed spindle speed Actual value Current spindle speed (axis velocity) ASD / 3 rd value ASD / 2 nd value Command value - - No output in this column. Max Maximum spindle speed Override Current spindle override Max.Ovr. Maximum spindle override ASD / 4 th value ASD / 6 th value (%) ASD / 7 th value (%) Gear level Gear level ASD / 9 th value Only MTC 200 M code Spindle-related M commands AMF complete text Position Spindle location APO1 / value Fig. 3-8: Spindle data for all spindles of process The F key bar contains only keys <F5> "Options", <F8> "Active" and <F9> "Back" when the 'Spindle and feed' window is focussed. Ÿ see section "Options Tab 'Values (Columns)'", p. 4-4.

20 3-8 Window Contents NC Screen 3.3 Active NC Program Display Fig. 3-9: Window for NC program display of MTC 200 Window_NCBlock.bmp Display of a segment of the active NC program as it is executed in the control, i.e. the compiled NC program is displayed. The active block is marked with a green bar. Depending on the setting in the Options dialog box, 1-4 NC blocks are displayed before or behind the active block. Only the active block is displayed if 0 (zero) blocks before the active block is set in the Options dialog box. Structure of the "Active NC program" display The first line under the optionally displayed window header "Active NC Program" displays the following: MTC 200: active NC program memory ("A" in the example). active NC program number ("01" in the example). program designation ("Test_4Achsen" in the example). The blocks of the active NC program are available, as they are executed in the control, in the following lines (the compiled blocks for MTC 200). In the above example, the active NC block is displayed first with no block before it because there is too little space. The number of NC blocks which are displayed before and after the active block can be set in the Options. The F key bar contains only the following keys when window "NC program display" is focussed: F key bar for active NC program: <F4> CNC->source A switch from the display of the active NC blocks in the CNC ("Active NC program (CNC)") to the source block display ("Active NC program (source)") is made here (see the following section). <F5> Options Calls the Options dialog box <F7> Zoom + The NC program is displayed in full screen mode. <F8> Active The display of "Active NC program (CNC)" loses the focus to the next window in the NC screen, whose F key bar is also displayed. <F9> One level back The display of "Active NC program (CNC)" loses the focus; the F key bar of the NC screen is displayed. Ÿ see "Options Tab 'View Active NC Program'", p. 4-3.

21 NC Screen Window Contents Active NC Program Display (Source) Fig. 3-10: Window for NC program display (source) of MTC 200 Window_NCBlockSource.bmp The display of "Active NC program (source)" makes it possible to view the active NC program of the active NC memory within the source code in a window of the NC screen. This is the representation of the NC program in the form in which the program was created by the NC programmer using the NC Editor or an NC programming system. The execution of the NC program can be traced block-by-block in single- or next-block mode. Alternatively, the "Active NC program (CNC)" displays the code from the NC; in the case of a compiled NC program (usual case), this is the result of the compilation. The NC block which is actively present for processing is indicated by the cursor. The immediately prior and subsequent NC blocks are also shown. The number of NC blocks shown depends on the window size. The block sequence shown corresponds to the notation in the NC program. Subprogram calls and jumps to program 99, the cycle program or other NC programs are possible from the preselected/active NC program. The subprograms and cycles are also shown. Structure of source block display The first line under the optionally displayed window header "Active NC program (source)" displays the following: Active NC program memory ("A" in the example). Active NC program number ("01" in the example). Program designation ("Test_4Achsen" in the example). If the control is in offline mode, the following text appears in the selected window: "The control is in offline mode!" If no NC program is active, the following text appears in the selected container: "No NC program is loaded or preselected!" If an MDI block or supplementary block (e.g. in the radius correction) is active, the block reported by the NC appears in the display (as for "Active NC program (CNC)"). "MDI" is in the 1 st line in place of the active NC program memory.

22 3-10 Window Contents NC Screen NC program display active: The F key bar contains only the following keys when window "NC program display" is focussed: <F4> Source -> CNC Switching from the source block display to the "Active NC program (CNC) display is possible here. <F5> Options Currently no function here. <F7> Zoom + The NC program is displayed in full screen mode. <F8> Active The display of "Active NC program (source)" loses the focus to the next window in the NC screen, whose F key bar is also displayed. <F9> One level back The display of "Active NC program (source)" loses the focus; the F key bar of the NC screen is displayed. <Zoom+> activated. <F5> Options Currently no function here. The F key bar contains the following keys for "Zoom+": <F7> Zoom- The "Active NC program (source)" display is switched from full screen mode to segment mode; the window retains the focus. <F9> Quit zoom The display switches from full screen mode to segment mode, the focus is lost, and the F key bar of NC Screen is displayed. 3.5 Active M Codes Display Fig. 3-11: Window for M Code display Window_M-Codes.bmp All M code groups can be displayed. Every M code group is displayed in a separate field (for the structure of M function groups, see the documentation "NC programming instructions"). Structure of M code groups The display is structured as follows for the MTC 200: In line 1: Groups 2, 5, 8, 11 (only if spindle 1 exists) Next line: Groups 3, 6, 9, 12 (only if spindle 2 exists) Next line: Groups 4, 7, 10, 13 (only if spindle 3 exists) Next line: Groups 1, 14, 15, 16 (always displayed). This means that, if no spindle is defined, only M code groups 1, 14, 15, and 16 are displayed (one line). For the TRANS 200, the M code groups are displayed as follows: In line 1: Groups 2, 5, 8, 14 In line 2: Groups 3, 6, 9, 15 In line 3: Groups 4, 7, 10, 16

23 NC Screen Window Contents 3-11 Syntax Description Mxx M Code xx is active - - No M code of the M code group is active Fig. 3-12: Meaning of M code entries Note: In the Options dialog box for M codes, it is possible to display the M code groups which are assigned to a spindle (1-3) even if no spindle is assigned to the process. That is reasonable if, for example, the spindles can only be triggered by the PLC and therefore are unknown to the process. 3.6 Active G Codes Display The F key bar contains keys <F5> "Options", <F8> "Active" and <F9> "Back" when the "Active M Codes" window is focussed. Ÿ see "Options Tab 'View Active M Codes'", p Fig. 3-13: Window for G code display Window_G-Codes.bmp Each of the 32 G code groups (22 are currently in use in the control) is displayed in a separate field (for the structure of G code groups, see the documentation "NC programming instructions"). Syntax Description Gxx G code xx is active - - No C code of the G code group is active Fig. 3-14: Meaning of G code entries The F key bar contains keys <F5> "Options", <F8> "Active" and <F9> "Back" when the "Active G Codes" window is focussed. Ÿ see section "Options Tab 'View'", p. 4-1.

24 3-12 Window Contents NC Screen 3.7 Feed Display (MTC 200) Fig. 3-15: Window for feed display Column designation Window_FCOORD.bmp Column meaning FI command Comment Program Programmed value PFR / value Command value See "Feed Data", p. 3-6 AFR / value Max Maximum feed MFR / value Override Current override AFO / value (%) Max.Ovr. Maximum override MFO / value (%) Fig. 3-16: Feed values 3.8 Tool Display (MTC 200) The F key bar contains only keys <F5> "Options", <F8> "Active" and <F9> "Back" when the "Feed" window is focussed. Ÿ see section "Options Tab 'Values (Columns)'", p Fig. 3-17: Window for tool display The "Tools" window is used to display the following data: Act. tool: T number of the active tool. Act.edge: Tool edge number of the active tool. Act. t. gr.: Tool group No. of the active tool. Sel. tool: T number of the preselected tool. Sel. t. gr.: Tool group No. of the preselected tool. Window_T-Tools.bmp The F key bar contains keys <F5> "Options", <F8> "Active" and <F9> "Back" when the "Feed" window is focussed. Ÿ see section "Options Tab 'Values (Columns)'", p. 4-4.

25 NC Screen Window Contents MDI Block Input (MTC 200) In the "MDI block input" window, individual NC blocks can be transferred to the NC and be processed with Start. Calling up MDI block input is protected by User Management. Note: MDI operation requires the prerequisites (interlocks) to be fulfilled in the PLC program. Operating modes "Setup" or "MDI" are required. Requirements for MDI Process Operating mode "MDI" of the NC must be set for processing. The window is focussed (blue frame) with key <F8> "Active" (possibly repeatedly); afterwards, the availability for execution of blocks in the MDI operating mode is provided with key <F4> "MDI". Process of inputting an MDI block: The MDI block can be entered directly. Previously entered MDI blocks are temporarily stored on the desktop (up to 20 MDI blocks). Using the <F2> and <F3> keys, these MDI blocks can be reselected. <F2> Displays the block entered previously. If the key is pressed again in the first block of the temporary memory, the last block of the temporary memory is displayed again. <F3> Displays the subsequent MDI block of the temporary memory. If the key is pressed again at the end of the temporary memory, the first block is displayed again. After scrolling in the temporary memory, the current block is overwritten when a block is re-entered. Otherwise, the subsequent block is always overwritten during a re-entry. F-key <F4> "MDI block" or <Enter> loads the MDI block into the NC. The MDI block is processed by pressing the start key of the controller. Note: The MACROS contained in the MDI block will be broken down before they are loaded into the NC (as is the case from the NC compiler before the download) if option "Compiler" in NC program editor / Extras / Compiler settings is also set. If a MACRO cannot be broken down because this option was not set, a message box is displayed which contains an NC message but which does not indicate the MACRO that has not been broken down. The error messages displayed in message boxes during processing of MDI blocks are generated by the NC and merely displayed by the MDI window. Activating MDI block input The 2 nd NC screen of the default configuration has a window for MDI block input (the screen is selected using <F2> "Select Screen"). In addition, the MDI window within the screen must be focussed: with key <F8> "Active" (see above) or by entering any character on the keyboard. The MDI window is then immediately in input mode. If the MDI window is focussed, the related functions described above are available in the F key area.

26 3-14 Window Contents NC Screen Fig. 3-18: MDI block input in input mode as a window of NC screen Ÿ see section "Options Tab 'View'", p NC Program Status Display (MTC 200) NC-BildsMDI_gr.bmp Fig. 3-19: Window for NC program status Window_prognr.bmp The "NC Program Status" window is used to display the following data: Column designation Column meaning FI command Active Active NC program APP Presel. Preselected NC Program SPP NC block Currently executed NC block ASN Fig. 3-20: Column designations for NC program status The F key bar contains keys <F5> "Options", <F8> "Active" and <F9> "Back" when the "NC program status" window is focussed. Ÿ see section "Options Tab 'Values (Columns)'", p. 4-4.

27 NC Screen Window Contents Active NC States (MTC 200) Window "Active NC States" provides information about certain NC states. It displays which offset page, D correction and angle unit are currently active. Fig. 3-21: Window for active NC states Window_NCStati.bmp Note: Values that cannot be displayed, as is the case in offline operation or if the connection has been interrupted, are displayed by "--". The F key bar contains keys <F8> "Active" and <F9> "Back" when the "Active NC States" window is focussed. Ÿ Currently, no options can be set using a tab.

28 3-16 Window Contents NC Screen

29 NC Screen Options Dialog Boxes Options Dialog Boxes 4.1 General Information About Options The "Options" dialog box has a uniform structure for the following window contents: Position Display Spindles and Feed Display Active NC Program Display Active M Codes Display Active G Codes Display Tool Display (MTC 200) Feed Display (MTC 200) MDI Block Input (MTC 200) NC Program Status Display (MTC 200) The Options dialog box contains a register with a different number of tabs or pages (1-3), in which the corresponding settings can be made. If the settings of one or more tabs are executed, the new setting can be transferred with the "OK" button or the old setting of a window can be retained with button 'Cancel' (or <ESC>). Call Operation The corresponding window must be focussed and key <F5> "Options" must be pressed to call the Options dialog boxes. Calling Options is protected by User Management. The operator input can be executed with the mouse or the keyboard (tab, cursor keys). 4.2 Options Tab 'View' Tab "View" has the same structure for the following functions: Position Display Spindle and Feed Display Active G Codes Display Feed Display (MTC 200) Tool Display (MTC 200) MDI Block Input (MTC 200) NC Program Status Display (MTC 200) The tabs for the individual functions differ in the number of possible settings, but can be operated in the same manner.

30 4-2 Options Dialog Boxes NC Screen Validity of settings Exception of validity The properties which are to be set in this tab are valid for the currently selected window (contents and window size), as well as for all NC Screens in which the window is used at the same size. For example, the setting whether the header of window "Position display" in standard screens 1 and 2 of the MTC 200 should not be visible must be processed in only one of the screens. Properties of tab "View": With selection switches "Title", "Coordinate system", "Unit symbol" and "Unit per line", the corresponding elements can be activated and deactivated in the windows. The character size in the window and the line distance of entries in the window can be influenced with the elements of selection fields "Width/height" and "Min. font size". With selection field "Unit", it is possible to select the display unit "mm", "inch" or "Basic unit" (see section "Display Unit mm / inch", p. 3-4). The selected unit is valid for all window sizes of this content (e.g. also for zoom in the position display). All changes will be immediately visible in section Preview. Fig. 4-1: Options Tab "View", with Position display as an example Options_Ansicht_gr.bmp

31 NC Screen Options Dialog Boxes 4-3 Options Tab 'View Active M Codes' Options Tab 'View Active NC Program' Fig. 4-2: Options, Active M Code display, tab "View" Options_Ansicht_MCode_gr.bmp In comparison with the general tab "View", spindle-related M Code groups can also be displayed by setting selection switch "Spindle n permanent" if this spindle is not defined in the NC process. Ÿ see section "Active M Codes Display", p Fig. 4-3: Options Tab "View active NC program" Options_Ansicht_NCProgramm_gr.bmp

32 4-4 Options Dialog Boxes NC Screen The difference from the general tab "View" is the selection fields: 1. "previous NC blocks", with which the number (1 to 4) of NC blocks before the active NC block is set. Exception: If the number is 0, only the current NC block is displayed. 2. "following NC blocks", with which the number (1 to 4) of NC blocks after the active NC block is set. Ÿ see section "Active NC Program Display", p Options Tab 'Values (Columns)' This tab is used to configure the following displays: Position Display Spindle and Feed Display Feed display (MTC 200) Tool Display (MTC 200) Options_Werte_gr.bmp Fig. 4-4: Options Tab "Values (Columns)", with Position display as an example Purpose: Selection of column headers from a list of possible value types. The table of permitted column headers is included in the corresponding active column (marked green) when <CursorLeft> or <CursorRight> is pressed. Possible settings: Changing column headers. Inserting empty columns ("empty"). Deleting column headers and thus changing the column number ("Delete"). Settings for variants 1 and 2 (only with position display) can be processed.

33 NC Screen Options Dialog Boxes 4-5 Selection is made using the mouse or keys <CursorLeft>, <CursorRight>, <CursorUp> or <CursorDown>. The set column headers for the variants are valid for each axis group. 4.4 Options Tab 'Axes (Lines)' The tab is used to configure "Position display". Options_Achsen_gr.bmp Fig. 4-5: Options Tab "Axes (Lines)", with Position display as an example All axes (the axis designation) of the current process are represented in the horizontal and all axes which are selected for the process of this axis group are represented in the vertical. All axes which are available in the process are entered as the standard configuration (see section "Axis Groups", p. 3-4). Note: The settings of this tab are valid for the position display in all NC Screens. Effects of the options of the Position display for axes (line): By setting selection switch "Axis group", the creation of axis groups can be switched on. Axis groups make it possible to change the order of axes or to delete the axes from the display matrix. The axes are thus no longer displayed. A new axis group is created (up to 8 are possible) by pressing the button "New axis group". All axes of the process are always contained in a new axis group in the order of axis meaning. By pressing the button "Delete axis group", the last axis group is deleted (axis group 1 cannot be deleted). Button "..." is available to insert an axis from another process within the selected axis group. If button "..." is pressed, the following dialog box is displayed:

34 4-6 Options Dialog Boxes NC Screen Fig. 4-6: Dialog box to insert an axis from another process Options_Achsen_1.bmp Axes from other processes are indicated within the axis matrix by a lighter background color in the axis designation. Limitations in the display for axes from other processes: Only axes from one device (control) can be displayed. A maximum of only 12 axes can be displayed in an axis matrix. Other than the background color in the axis designation, there is no further indication of axes from other processes.

35 NC Screen Configuration of NC Screen and Header (MTC 200) Configuration of NC Screen and Header (MTC 200) 5.1 General Information About Configuration In the edit mode, the contents of the window in NC Screen and in the header can be adjusted by selecting previously manufactured elements from a catalog. To carry out configuration, shortcut <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<E> is used to switch to Edit mode. To achieve this, functions about the configuration of the window in NC Screen and the header are offered in the F key area. Calling Edit mode is protected by User Management. Fig. 5-1: F key area for configuration of NC screen and header NC-BildsEdit_gr.bmp

36 5-2 Configuration of NC Screen and Header (MTC 200) NC Screen 5.2 Select Screen <F2> Button <F2> can be pressed to open a selection dialog box for NC screens with which not only screens from the current screen group can be selected, but the screen group (if present) can also be switched in the same process. When it is called, the dialog box is in the Selection mode at first. Fig. 5-2: Selecting screens ACIConfigAuswahl_gr.bmp Editing NC screens and creating new NC screens is currently not possible. Pressing button "Edit" opens the expanded mode. "Editing" means assigning picture names, picture IDs and assigning M key files and levels to screens. This dialog box is described in detail in section "NC Screen Configurator (MTC 200)", p Fig. 5-3: Dialog box for editing and creating screens ACIConfigKonfiguration_gr.bmp

37 NC Screen Configuration of NC Screen and Header (MTC 200) Configuration of Screen Changing the window contents in the screen The configuration is made for the currently selected screen. The focus (orange frame) is set to an NC Screen window with key <F3> "Config. screen". A new F key level is displayed. Use key <F8> "Active" to set the focus to the required window of the screen. When key <F2> "Config. Window" is pressed, the following elements can be selected and can be displayed in the window: Position display Spindle and feed rate Feed Active M codes Active G codes Tool NC program status Active NC program (CNC) Active NC program (source) MDI block input D corrections NC variable NC events Zero points Active NC states It is not possible to assign the same elements to two windows in one screen. Therefore only the elements for selection are offered that are not yet displayed on the screen. The window contents automatically adjust to the size given in the basic screen. Scroll bars are displayed if the available space is insufficient. Controlling the scroll bars requires focusing of the window (see section "<F8> 'Active'", p. 2-2). Fig. 5-4: Configuration window Konfiguration_bs_gr.bmp

38 5-4 Configuration of NC Screen and Header (MTC 200) NC Screen 5.4 Select Header 5.5 Configuration of Header Different headers can be selected (as of MTGUI version V23) in the "Edit header" dialog box; see section "Configuration of Header", p A precise description of the structure and configuration can be found in the WinHMI documentation, section "Configuration of Module and Header". Configuration is carried out in the "Edit header" dialog box. Another header is selected using selection field "Name". The header contents are configured by focussing the header element to be modified and then pressing the "Edit" button. Fig. 5-5: Edit header dialog box Header_Dialog.bmp Eigenschaften Header.bmp Fig. 5-6: Configuring header elements with the Characteristics editor Control name Module name Process name Controller address and process number

39 NC Screen Configuration of NC Screen and Header (MTC 200) 5-5 Operation mode Operation submode Machine operation mode Module operation mode NC diagnosis NC message Logo for data source Logo of connection status LEDs User-defined Active NC program and memory ProVi error ProVi warning ProVi message ProVi start requirement ProVi setup diagnosis A precise description of the structure and configuration can be found in the WinHMI documentation, section "Configuration of Module and Header". 5.6 NC Screen Configurator (MTC 200) Overview of NC Screen Configurator Scope of functions Profile in which configuration is stored The NC Screen Configurator allows new NC screens and new screen groups to be created and existing screen masks to be edited. The modification always refers to a process. It is not required that the operator of the interface be familiar with the following information about profile "MTC_NC_ACI.PRF". The goal of the section is to explain the effects of designing procedures of NC screens. The settings of the NC screens are stored in profile "MTC_NC_ACI.PRF". If the interface is reinstalled, the file is copied to path "...\MTGUI\BasicData\Resource\". The current version of the file is located in path "...\Project_00\CustomData\Resuorce". The first time that the NC screen is accessed, a copy of the file is generated there from path "...\OEMData\Resource" - or - if there is no such file there, from path "...\BasicData\Resource". The result of the NC Screen Configurator is stored in the file in "...\Project_00\CustomData\Resource" and will not be overwritten during an update installation. The following hierarchy is maintained: "...\BasicData\Resource" File with Indramat default settings.

40 5-6 Configuration of NC Screen and Header (MTC 200) NC Screen "...\OEMData\Resource" File with modified OEM templates. "...\CustomData\Resource" File with current settings due to the application of the configurator and the call of <F2> "Config. Screen" in the edit mode. Template contains preset NC screens The default settings of the NC screens are contained in the section of the template in profile (sections [Place_ALL_...]). The first time that NC Screen is called for a process, a copy of this template, with the specific process data, is created. All changes to this template mean that they are in effect in all processes. The screens are divided into groups that can be called separately. The following can be edited: Name of screen/group Screen designation of screen/group Assignment of M keys In addition, the following functions are available: Creating and deleting screens and groups. Duplicating screens/groups. Transferring the M key assignment to other screens. Changing the sequence of screens/groups. The following is not possible: Specifying the window contents. (This is possible in Edit mode of NC Screen (see section "Configuration of Screen", p. 5-3)) Subsequent modification of the screen layout. General Information About NC Screen Configurator There are two different ways to use the configurator: 1. Selecting a screen (see 1 st illustration Fig. 5-2) 2. Editing a screen (see 2 nd illustration Fig. 5-3) General information regarding screen names (title) The screen name is a text that appears for designating the NC Screen in the header line of the COM desktop (e.g. "Operate" in [NC Screen - Operate]). The name can be assigned as a fixed text regardless of the language or as a token (text No.) that depends on the language. General information regarding screen designations Optionally, screen designations (screen IDs) can be assigned to groups and screens. This screen designation is required to call a certain NC screen using the PLC or M keys. The screen designation is invisible to operators in NC Screen. Screen ID for calling an NC screen using PLC In order to call a screen using the PLC, the corresponding screen designation in the Configurator must be linked to a screen number (see the WinHMI documentation, section "Configuration of HMI Screens and Design of OP-F and M Keys"). The screen designations must be unique over all controls and processes. Multiple assignment of a screen designation is not possible. Selecting a screen This mode is called by the NC screen in the edit mode using <F2> "Select Screen". It is possible to select any screen (even one from another group,

41 NC Screen Configuration of NC Screen and Header (MTC 200) 5-7 Basic Functions for Editing Screens but in the same process). When the dialog box is closed using "OK", the selected NC screen is then displayed (see Fig. in "<F2> 'Select Screen'", p. 2-2). Editing screens is currently not possible. Pressing button "Edit" opens the "Editing screens" mode. Editing screens This mode is called from the Screen Configurator. This mode allows new screens and groups to be created and settings of existing screens and groups to be changed. Editing the template In this mode, it is possible to edit the screens in the template. The settings made in the edit mode are deleted. The settings made here are copied for the current process the first time that the NC basic screen is opened. A call for editing the template is not provided in the current version. Operation Operation of the NC Screen Configurator is executed using the keyboard and, optionally, using the mouse. You can switch between the buttons using the <Tab> key. The F keys and the <PageUp>, <PageDown>, <Pos1> and <End> keys are used to change the group or the screen. Creating a new group (1) The "New group" button can be used to open the dialog box for creating a new group. The name and the picture designation of the group are specified in the following dialog box. The name can be specified in two different ways. Specifying the token and language file. The token is a number with a maximum of 4 digits that is specified in the language file. The corresponding text is displayed in the field "Text". If no token / language file is specified, the text can be specified directly. Assigning a name and screen designation is optional. The screen designation is required to call a group using the PLC. Creating a new NC screen The "New screen" button can be used to open the dialog box for creating a new screen. At first, a predefined layout is selected. The name is assigned a standard designation. To specify the name and screen designation, see (1). Deleting screens/groups. If a screen or group is to be deleted, it is selected and can then be deleted with the <Del> key. In addition, the option Screen/Group Delete can be selected using the context menu. Changing the order The order of NC Screens within a group or between groups can be changed using the two buttons with arrows. The arrows indicate the direction in which the marked group/screen is shifted.

42 5-8 Configuration of NC Screen and Header (MTC 200) NC Screen Additional Functions in the Context Menu General information about the context menu A context menu in the NC Screen Editor is used to provide functions to manage NC Screens (groups) as well as the associated F keys / M keys. The context menu is opened using the right mouse button or button "Advanced". The menu is divided into the "Screen" and "Group" areas. Fig. 5-7: ACIConfig context menu ACIConfigKontextmenü_gr.bmp Copy Function "Copy" can be used to save the screen/group to an internal buffer memory. This is saved after configuration is exited; it is available again at the next start. Paste Function "Paste" can be used to paste the screen/group located in the buffer memory at the end of the selected group. Delete Menu item "Delete" can be used to delete the selected screen/group. Name / screen designation The name and picture designation of an existing screen/group can be entered or modified here. ACIConfigDialogBildbezeichnung.bmp Fig. 5-8: Dialog box for entering/modifying the picture designation

43 NC Screen Configuration of NC Screen and Header (MTC 200) 5-9 Also see "Creating a New Group". Copy M keys This option is available only for screens. An existing M key assignment of a screen (M key file and level) is copied to the buffer memory. Paste M keys Screen: The M key assignment from the buffer memory is transferred to the selected screen. Group: The M key assignment from the buffer memory is transferred to every screen of the selected group. Select M keys Screen: The M key assignment for the selected screen can be specified. The M key editor is called using this function. Group: The M key assignment for an entire group can be specified. The selection is carried out on each screen. F key assignment Screen: The F key assignment for the selected screen can be specified.

44 5-10 Configuration of NC Screen and Header (MTC 200) NC Screen Dialog Boxes Creating a new NC screen Fig. 5-9: Dialog box: Create new screen ACIConfigDialogNeuerBildschirm.bmp This dialog box is called using the "New screen" button. A new screen is specified here. One of the predefined layouts is selected and a name and screen designation are then assigned. Create new group Fig. 5-10: Dialog box: Create new group ACIConfigDialogNeueGruppe.bmp The name of a group can be specified using the 3 entry fields "Token", "Language file" and "Text".

45 NC Screen Configuration of NC Screen and Header (MTC 200) 5-11 There are two possibilities. Direct entry of a name: The name of the group is entered in the field "Text". The token must then have the value -1. Assignment of a predefined name using a language file: A token (four-digit number) and the corresponding language file are specified here. When language files are used, the name is also displayed in the set language when the language is changed. The selected name is displayed in the field "Text". In the field "Screen designation", a unique cross-process designation is assigned to the group; using this, the group can be called using the PLC. Assignment is optional. Change name screen designation To change the name or screen designation, see "Create new group". Selection M key assignment It is called via context menu "Select M keys". Fig. 5-11: Dialog box: Selection M key assignment ACIConfigDialogMKeyBelegung.bmp The upper portion of the dialog box (field "Selection valid for") indicates whether the settings are valid for only one screen or for all screens of the group. The file and the level are specified/displayed for both the right and left M key rows. Using the two "..." buttons on the right side, a dialog box for selecting/creating M key assignments can be called (see the WinHMI documentation: section "Configuration of Additional Components / Configuration of HMI Screens and Design of OP-F and M Keys / M Key Editor").

46 5-12 Configuration of NC Screen and Header (MTC 200) NC Screen Fig. 5-12: M key editor ACIconfigMTasteneditor.bmp Notes regarding M key assignment The Levels ID is simultaneously the name of the M key FKL file. An M key FKL file is created for every M key level. The files are located under the path...\customdata\resource. When calling NC screens using M keys, the required screen designation must already be assigned before activating this dialog box. The data that are created using the M key editor are stored in profile Mkeys.prf. Selection of F key assignment It is called via context menu "F key assignment". Fig. 5-13: Dialog box: Selection of F key assignment ACIConfigDialogFKeyBelegung.bmp An F key assignment for the selected screen that varies from the default assignment can be entered in the dialog box. Using the "..." button on the right side, a dialog box for selecting/creating F key assignments can be called (see the WinHMI documentation: section "Configuration of Additional Components / Configuration of HMI Screens and Design of OP-F and M Keys / M Key Editor").

47 NC Screen Configuration of NC Screen and Header (MTC 200) 5-13 Fig. 5-14: F key editor ACIconfigFTasteneditor.bmp Observe the following when assigning F keys For the functions that are to be called using the F keys, screen numbers that can then be selected in this dialog box must be specified before calling the F key editor with the Configurator (call with shortcut <Ctrl>+<K>) (see the WinHMI documentation: section "Configuration of HMI Screens and Design of OP-F and M Keys / M Key Editor"). Screen numbers 810 to 823 are provided for the default assignment. Notes Regarding the Editing of Templates A call for editing the template is not provided in the current version. You would have to pay attention to the following when editing the template: No screen designations are assigned because the template is the foundation for all processes. Any previously edited settings in the current profile in path "...\CustomData\Resource\" are deleted. The edited file is stored in "...\OEMData\Resource\".

48 5-14 Configuration of NC Screen and Header (MTC 200) NC Screen

49 NC Screen Multistation Display Multistation Display 6.1 List Overview of Multistation Display The multistation display provides an overview of diagnostic and NC data for several controls/processes of a system. The multistation display offers a compact overview of several processes of a system (also called stations in the following) and can be used to select controls/processes and to simultaneously access NC data. Area of Use for the Multistation Display Fig. 6-1: MTC 200 multistation display list overview MCI_Listenübersicht_gr.bmp By accessing NC data (program preselection, current NC program, zero points, etc.) of the various processes, calling NC Screen for the individual processes may not be required in certain cases. A decisive factor is that the processes of all the controls (only the local controls in the case of a MTC 200 PC network) can be provided in the list. The number of controls/processes that can be displayed in the list can be more than the four visible ones. Navigation within the multistation display occurs using the <CursorDown>, <CursorUp>, <PgUp>, and <PgDown> keys, by clicking the mouse on a station container or by dragging the scroll bar with the mouse. The sequence of stations in the list and the content to be displayed for each station can be modified.

50 6-2 Multistation Display NC Screen List Structure The general header of the process activated in the control selection (Main menu <F2>) is shown in the upper portion of Fig The settings made under Edit mode / Config. header in NC Screen apply to the header (for MTC 200 only). Below this, containers with the data of the individual stations (processes) can be seen in a scrolling area (list of stations). The containers are interrelated and have the same structure. They also contain a two-line (local) header and a data container with the corresponding data that belong to the process. The contents of the data container can be modified and can contain different data for each station. Header of a station in the multistation display The header within the station container has the same structure for all stations. It contains: the station number (device number. process number for MTC 200; device number for TRANS 200) the control name or module name the process name the operating mode station status bits (MTC 200) NC diagnosis NC note or Provi message (MTC 200). Process connection for operating mode and station status bits The process connection for the operating mode and the station status bits is carried out with profile HMI_Header.prf for the MTC 200. This file is created during the configuration of the header (section "Configuration of Header", p. 5-4) if the Data source editor button is pressed for header data element Operating mode. Header Datenquellen Editor.bmp Fig. 6-2: Data source editor for process connection of header elements The process connection for the operating mode is already integrated in the TRANS 200.

51 NC Screen Multistation Display 6-3 Data range of a station The data range of each station can contain up to two data types, which can differ for each station. The following data types are available: G codes (the current G codes of the station). M codes (the current M codes of the station). the current tool (displays the current and the preselected tool of the station (MTC 200)). the current NC block (displays the memory, the NC program number, the NC program name and the current NC block). the current NC program (displays the memory, the NC program number and the NC program name). Active station in the list The appearance of the active station differs from that of inactive ones. The color of the header of the active station in the list is the same as that of the general header. The headers of the inactive stations are dimmed. Station aktiv.bmp Fig. 6-3: Representation of an active station (above) and an inactive station (below) Note: All the functions on the F keys affect the active station, even if it is not visible in the list. Focus within the list Activating a station One station within the list has the focus (see Fig. 6-4). The focus is indicated by the blue frame and the yellow arrow at the top right. The focus is merely a navigational feature. There are four ways to make the focussed station the active one: Calling the control selection using the <Next> button on the BTV or the shortcut <Ctrl><Alt><Shift><N>. The <ENTER> key. (Only for MTC): pressing the <F8> key Activate process. Double-clicking the mouse on a container of a station. Station mit Fokus.bmp Fig. 6-4: Representation of a station, with (above) and without focus (below)

52 6-4 Multistation Display NC Screen F Key Assignment and Effect Note: The functions on F keys F2 to F7 affect the active station, even if it is not visible in the list. Fig. 6-5: F key assignment of multistation display for MTC 200 FKey Grundleiste.bmp Fig. 6-6: F key assignment of multistation display for TRANS 200 FKey Grundleiste TRANS.bmp The functions that are attained by the F keys of MCI Screen are identical to those of NC Screen. MTC 200: <F2>Preselect Program, <F3>Curr. NC Program, <F4>Offsets, <F5>Tools, <F6>D-Corrections. The functions on the F keys can be changed using the Application Builder (WB.exe / Tools / Start FKL Editor). TRANS 200: <F2>Offsets, <F4>Curr. NC Program, <F5>NC Variables, <F6>NC Events, <F7>D-Corrections. A station can appear several times in the list. The order of the stations is specified in dialog box Order of stations (see section "Setting Dialog Boxes for Multistation Display", p. 6-5). The first time that the multistation display is called, all stations are displayed sorted according to ascending device and process numbers. Take note when pasting a process Using the List Switching the process of NC Screen using the multistation display If a new process is subsequently pasted into the parameter block, this is not automatically adopted in the station list. This process must then be transferred in Edit mode with "Dialog Box for Setting the Order of the Stations" (see page 6-8). Navigation within the multistation display occurs using the <CursorDown>, <CursorUp>, <PgUp>, and <PgDown> keys, by clicking the mouse on a station container or by dragging the scroll bar with the mouse. Pressing the keys has the following effects: Using the <CursorDown> and <CursorUp> keys, the focus is placed on the following/previous station. <PgUp> and <PgDown> have the same effect as the arrow keys. However, if groups of stations are created using the "Dialog Box for Setting the Order of the Stations", these keys can be used to navigate between the groups. <PgDown> switches to the next group and <PgUp> switches to the previous one. For example, if an important station is to be visible all the time, this can be placed at the beginning of every group; it is then always at the top of the screen after <PgUp> or <PgDown> is pressed. By pressing the <ENTER> key, double-clicking the mouse or for the MTC pressing <F8> <Activate process>, the active process is switched to the focussed station. The control selection (ActiveSelection) is internally switched to this process. The multistation display can therefore also be used for process selection.

53 NC Screen Multistation Display Setting Dialog Boxes for Multistation Display Shortcut <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<E> is used to switch to Edit mode. To do this, a new F key level is displayed, containing the calls of the Setting dialog boxes for the multistation display. Fig. 6-7: F key assignment in Edit mode (MTC 200) FKey Editmode.bmp Standard Settings Using key <F2><Standard Settings> displays the default settings for the list of stations (processes) to be displayed and for the contents of the station container, including the headers. These are the default settings which are also automatically set when the multistation display is first put into operation. The standard settings are: All processes of all local devices are displayed in ascending order, i.e. starting at process 0 of control 0. The header of every station has the following contents: Station number Control name Process name Operating mode NC diagnosis NC note The current NC program is the only thing displayed in the data container. Showing/Hiding the Menu Bar (MTC 200) The menu bar is shown/hidden using key <F5><Menubar Yes/No>. The settings are stored so that they can be in effect the next time that the multistation display is called. In contrast, settings made using shortcut <Alt><M>, with which the menu is temporarily shown/hidden, are not stored. Dialog Box for Setting the Content of the Station Container This dialog box can be used to make settings for the content of the station container. These settings are stored in profile...\customdata\resource\mci_contents.prf ; they are in effect the next time that the multistation display is called. The file, and thus the settings, are not modified by an update installation; they are modified only by calling the dialog box again or using function <F2><Standard Settings>. The dialog box is called using key <F7><Content Stations>. There are two tabs: Header line: for setting the content of the header line. Station data: for setting the content of the data container of each station.

54 6-6 Multistation Display NC Screen Content of Header Lines (MTC 200) Fig. 6-8: Tab for setting the header MCI_Contents Pg Header_gr.bmp The positions of the elements in the header are fixed. The setting can be used to select whether an element is visible or not. Container Preview shows the header elements without a process connection. The settings for the header apply for all processes. Alternative: Module name instead of control name and Provi message instead of NC note Exception: the control name and the module name, as well as the NC note and the Provi message, occupy one position each in the header container and can thus only be displayed alternatingly. The default setting can be found in section "Standard Settings", p Each of these entries can be deselected.

55 NC Screen Multistation Display 6-7 Content of the data portion of the station container MCI_Contents Pg Contents_gr.bmp Fig. 6-9: Tab for setting the content of the data container of each station. The content to be displayed in the station container can be specified individually for each station (process) of the control. The five data shown in container Content Selection are available: G codes (the current G codes of the station). M codes (the current M codes of the station). the current tool (displays the current and the preselected tool of the station (MTC 200)). the current NC block (displays the NC memory, the NC program number, the NC program name and the current NC block). the current NC program (displays the NC memory, the NC program number and the NC program name). Only two of the data types in a station container can be shown at the same time. Default entries in the data range of a station When the multistation display is called for the first time, profile MCI_Contents.prf is generated, in which only current NC program is entered for each station as the content of the data container. Data cannot be assigned to PLC processes and external mechanisms. The list display of the assigned station container contains only the header.

56 6-8 Multistation Display NC Screen Dialog Box for Setting the Order of the Stations The dialog box is called using key <F6><Order Stations>. Fig. 6-10: Dialog box for setting the order of the stations 6.3 Calling the Multistation Display MCI_Sort_gr.bmp The dialog box is used to change the order of the stations and to delete and insert new stations. The list on the left side of the dialog box, with the title Select Station, contains all the processes of the local device. The list on the right side, with the title Current, contains all the displays to be shown in the multistation display in the desired frequency and order. A new station is added to the current list as follows: selection of the position in list Current selection of the station to be incorporated in list Select Station incorporation by double-clicking the mouse or pressing the button with the arrow to the right. Groups are indicated by horizontal lines in the list. Groups are formed by positioning the cursor at the desired place in the list on the right and then pressing the Group button. MTC 200 Calling the multistation display in the standard configuration of the MTGUI interface has not been implemented for the MTC; instead, the call must be implemented. Two possibilities are available: 1. Using the OP / F key configurator (shortcut <Ctrl><K>) to designate an OP or F key with function Multistation display out of the catalog of functions. To do this, the Screen Configurator is first used to assign a screen number to screen type Multistation display out of the catalog of functions. Then, this screen number can be linked to an F key in the OP/F key configurator. 2. Assigning an M key using the M key configurator.