SINUMERIK System 8 Computer Link Description in: 3.86 ‘Siemens Aktiengesellschaft General Section 1 gniemanaue Sexton ae input a —_ = Lsvapecede ‘Sach Messages between NC and production master computer Section 5 PLC funetion blocks Section 6 Alarms during data transfer Section 7System 8 (RK) A0385 ‘SINUMERIK®-Dokumentation Key to editions Up to the present edition, the editions below have been issued. nthe column ‘alternations’, the chapters are listed which have been altered with respect to the preceeding edition, Diskette No. Edition Order Number Alternations A0386 E80210744-XA6-7600 1A, 1-4, 24 102-5, 34 10.3.3, 54, 5:3 to 5-8, 5-11 to 5-20, 5.23, 5-25, 5:30, 64, 6-2, 6-4, 6-5, 67, 6-9, 6-11, 731075‘System 8 (RK) 04 Contents 1 General 4.1 Computer link requirements 1.2 NCiproduction master computer interface 1.3. NCIPLC interface 2 ‘System structure 2.1 Computer link functions, System 8 2.2 Functions of NC 2:3 Functions of PLC 3 Operator input 3.1. Operator initiation 3.2 Operator initiation in block-by-block operation (from software version 03) 4 LSV2 procedure 41 Procedure status 42 Control characters used 43 Description of procedure 4.3.1 Data exchange sequence 43.1.1. Poling phase 4.3.1.2 Text transmission phase 4.3.1.3 Termination phase 432 — Monitoring times, 433 Repeats 44 Dataprotection 45 Callsion 0386 Page 4 4 13 14 a4 ant ant 412 413 414System 8 (RK) o2 81 52 53 534 53.1.4 83.1.2 53.2 53.2.1 53.2.2 533 53.4 5.35 5.3.5.1 5.3.6.2 536 5.3.6.1 5.3.6.2 5.3.63 5.3.6.4 537 5.3.74 5.3.7.2 54 5.41 5.42 5.43 5.44 5.45 5.46 5.47 5.48 5.49 5.4.10 54.11 5.4.12 Messages between NC and production master computer Message structure Survey of messages Message sequences NC supply with data Operator initiation Initiation by production master computer Re+transmission of NCIPLC data Operator initiation Initiation by production master computer Resetting Automatic operation Transmission of status data NC initiation of transmission Request for transmission Faults, alarm signals Faulted link Production master computer inoperable Negative acknowledgement NAK Data transfer abort Master computer block by-block operation (trom software version 03) Operator initiation Production master computer initiation Data formats RePP, RAO, R-ZO, RTE, RCL RAL MST RST RBM 2oTDxx, tool data M-cs. TDxx, Pex, ROxx TDD TOMB, M-ME RPN 0386 Page 51 51 52 54 54 54 56 56 87 58 59 59 510 B11 511 512 512 512 513 513 519 519 5:20 521 521 5:22 5:23 524 5:26 530 531 5:32 5:32 5:32 5:33 5:33‘System 8 (RK) 03 61 62 63 64 65 66 7 * Functions outside the scope of this description may be able to run in the control. However. this does not constitute a right tothe funetions in new deliveries and service. We reserve the right to modify the description on account of technical advances. PLC function blocks for computer link operation Survey Command interpreter Standard routines. Data output to production master computer Input/output of magazine data Loading and unloading of magazine ‘Alarms during data transfer 0386 Page 64 61 63 65 66 68 610 ra)system 8 (RK) 1-2 A.03.86 1. General This description explains the functions and operations of the "Computer Link" option. As with System 7, System 8 uses the LSV2 procedure for the computer link, with the exception that transmission is code~independent. The operating or programming instructions should be consulted for the data formats not included in this description. The system 8 computer link requires the "2nd interface for input and output units" and "computer link" options. 1.1 Computer link requirements The following requirements must be satisfied for System 8 computer interfacing: - Integrated PLC - pata transfer either from/to Ist v24 interface or from/to production master computer, not simultaneously - Programs from the production master computer mugt be entered in the NC memory for processing e eransmission of part programs, tool compensations, zero shifts and machine data from/to the production master computer in operating mode DATA 1/0 * * As of software version 03, block-by-block operation from the production master computer is also possible (see section 5.3./)system 8 (RK) 1-2 03.85 - Tool compensation, zero shift and machine data can be fully transmitted - | "Autocoder" expansion not possible - When retrofitting the computer link, it must be ensured that the software versions are compatible. Any bubble memories must be replaced with C-MOS memories.system 8 (RK) 1-3 4.03.85 1.2 NC/production master computer interface Message interchange with the higher-level production master computer is carried out via the 2nd interface by means of the secured LSV2 procedure. The serial interface can be jumpered either as a V24 interface or as a 20mA current loop (see description "Universal interface for data input/output system 3/system 8"). In contrast to the NC program supply, one character comprises: 1 start bit 8 information bits 1 optional parity bit (USART parity bit even/odd and one or two stop bits. The interface is matched to the production master computer via machine datum TE N429.System 8 (RK) 1-4 A.03.86 1.3 NC/PLC interface The NC/PLC interface has been expanded to enable PLC data to be transmitted via the NC interface to the production master computer. “ mitted state. ready Tape memory ready ba ro. for tnpor menoey | cove ne) | 1908, 150 ste a0 iver foc me) (S051 9h bw no. for tegut enoey | (PLC ne) | (30M, 180 81 orate sadceer tor inpkt nemoey (PLE NED. 50S on no. for ontput meory (PLO wc) | 11304, 18081 rcorsce solizeco thighil or output memory (PLEIN) (18081 ne ow an. for onepet memory (PLE AC) | ( *30W, 150)81 49 aweotete cdgcaan (1ov) for output memory (pion) | 15081 * CL = Computer Link In the case of the PLC 150S the absolute address of the data block is entered by the PLC in flags F46 and F47 or F48 and F49.system 8 (RK) 2-1 4.03.86 2. System structure Fig. 2 shows the system structure. Data transmission can be triggered at a terminal, at the NC or by the production computer (PMC) itself. With terminal input the logic control behaves as with initiation by the production master computer, i.e, the Nc does not differentiate between the terminal and production master computer. Max. distance NC/ : 300 m for 20 mA interface 50 m for V24 interface Production Pig. 2: System structure } master conputer PMC = Production Master Computer (PM computer) 0 List BUFFER NC-FUNCTIONS, 10 UIST PLC BUFFER FUNCTIONS. PART NC PLC PROGRAM STATUS TOOL INTERACTIVE OATA INFORMATION ZERO MAGAZINE OFFSETS ATA MACHINE WORKPLBCE OATA DATAsystem 8 (RK) 2.1 Table 1 (Page 1) A. Computer link functions, system 8& 03.86 Functton Messages from PC or message initiated to PM Messages to PC [Transmit data from PHC to NC a) Operator intiated bb) Conputer initiated b) PRPP (...TE): a) Operator input via from "DATA re aes THPP (TE) MARR PRPPF Re-transnit data fron NC to PNC a) Operator initiated b) Computer initiated OPP ( 1) Operator input via form "DATA START" TR ») PTPP (...TE): Block-by-block operation fron PRC a) Operator initiated b) computer initiated a) Dai ») RPP. source "EXT", "NC START*———}—————- ppp -—P Rw Transmit error messages to PHC —————— 7 na sc, AUC error Transmit operational indications to PAC "BMAU = 1" ——$—$—<— ae Transeit NC program status to PRE T-sF NoaU MCs: NCW Jcrange in progran status (form). [{———+ r-st Erasing of part prograns by PHC PR irre Switch NO to AUT hit NAL Start NC program t St — > RST N-CSF Load magazine Tocatton fa) cocputer initiated b) Operator initiated la) HM. Jb) Record T no. at machine ae —>—108 lUntoad magazine location fa) Conputer-pronpted lb) Overator-prompted lc) Conputer initiated ) NeME ) Signal “Untoad™ and tol? withdrawn ne ) Tool withdrawn fee -———R-10-System 8 (RK) Table 1 (Page 2) A,03.86 Function Massages from PHC or messagelative For intiated to PAC moseages to PHC ‘Signa? blocked tools Toot bolcked [oR T0-S Transmit pallet no. to PHC — a Palette arrive Read magazine essignment + RID Sie Reset NC $e MCF Reset ONC interface MCI t go PMcsystem 8 (RK) 5-3 A.03.86 Messages processed or transmitted by the PLC are expanded by one character each for faults and sub-groups. The possible characters are listed below. 5th Character 6th Character Fault sub-group F: is fed back to transmitter as addition for an infeasible message Blank: all other cases = nn G: Overall magazine assignment : Used tools with acknowledgement E: Individual magazine location N: Normal tool : Oversize tool B: Loading initiated by operator M: Unloading prompted by computer F: Unloading prompted by operator S: Blocked tool I: Initiated by PLC C: Fixed location coding W: Tool in change position Blank: all other casessystem 8 (RK) 5-4 A,03.86 5.3 Message sequences All possible message sequences are listed in Tables 3-6. A number of sequences are explained below. For identifier referencing purposes the identifiers mentioned in the text are written out again on one side. The direction is indicated by an arrow. The following applies: Left Direction Right Nc — PMC Nc to PMC NC —- PMC PMC to NC 5.3.1 NC _supply with data Data transmission is triggered either - by the operator, or - by the PMC itself 5.3.1.1 Operator initiation Using the Data I/O key the operator can inform the logic control that data are to be transmitted by the computer. He can then specify a program number or identifier via the NC operator ‘panel, The PLC generates output TDxx of the message TDxx (Transmit Data: — xx-identifier).system 8 (RK) 5-5 A, 03.86 Mau I 2 i o 4 On the basis of this request to transmit, the master computer sends the message PRxx (Prepare Numeric For Reception) with the corresponding identifier. If the Nc is ready to receive, it sends the message M-RR (Mode Ready For Reception). ‘The computer then sends the first NC record with the message R-xx (x identifier). If the NC is ready to accept an additional data block, it informs the master computer of this requirement by means of message T-NB (Transmit Next Block). If the NC is not ready to receive (e.g. during program processing), it sends telegram PRxxF. In this way the program is transmitted to the Nc in successive data blocks of up to 120 characters. Once transmission has been completed, the computer sends message T-FD (Transmission Finished) If no additional data are available, the production master computer informs the NC by means of message M-AU (Mode Automatic) that "Automatic" mode is to be re-selected. The PLC acknowledges this selection with message R-ST. During data transfer to the NC memory the keys for "selection displays" modes are locked. The operator can abort transfer only by depressing the "RESET" key. Message T-BD (Transmission Break-Down) is then sent to the computer.System 8 (RK) 5-6 4.03.86 oe oe lea PRxX 5.3.2 Alternatively, message M-IN can be sent if machine datum N478/bit 6 has been set (as opposed to message T-BD as in section 5.3.6.1) Acceptance of the machine data (TE) is dependent on the position of the service switch. Alarm 553 is displayed when the service switch is locked, Initiation by production master computer (PMC) If the PMC wishes to transmit data on its own initiative, it sends message PRxx. If the NC is ready to receive, the PLC prompts the transfer to DATA I/O mode and output of message M-RR. The computer then sends the first block with message R-xx. All other messages correspond to the sequence with operator initiation. Re-transmission of NC/PLC data Re-transmission of NC data can also be initiated by - the operator, or = the PMcSystem 8 (RK) 5-7 A.03.86 5.3.2.1 Operator initiation In the event of operator initiation, the logic control is informed by depressing the DATA I/O key that data are to be transmitted to the computer. After the corresponding number has been RDKX entered a message RDxx (Receive Data) is sent _ to the computer with a corresponding identifier. The computer then sends message pTxx PTxx (Prepare Transmission) with identifier — (xx). If the NC is ready for transmission, it M-RT informs the computer by means of M-RT aaa (Mode Ready Por Transmission). The computer then requests the first block with message ‘T-NB T-NB (Transmit Next Block). ee The NC/PLC then sends the requested data type block-by-block. Roxx Message R-xx with the corresponding identifier a (xx) is also sent for each additional block as identification. PTRXF If the NC/PLC is not ready for transmission, — it informs the computer with message PTxx?. The program formats are in accordance with the programming instructions, Blanks are not transmitted (except in the identifier). CRLF is sent to terminate the block.system 8 (RK) 5-8 A.03.86 5.3.2.2 The PMC requests each additional block of up to 120 characters by means of message T-NB (Transmit Next Block). The computer is informed of the end of transmission with message T-FD (Transmission Finished). During data transfer from the NC memory the keys for "selection displays" modes are locked. The operator can abort PMC/NC transfer only by depressing the "RESET" key. Message T-BD (Transmission Break Down) is then sent to the PMC. Alternatively, message M-IN may be sent if machine datum N478/Bit 6 is set (as opposed to message T-BD as per item 5.3.6.1). Initiation by production master computer (PMC) In the case of PMC initiation this computer requests NC or PLC to select Data I/0 mode with message PTxx (Prepare Transmission) with identifier (xx). Once the PLC has set this mode, the computer is informed by means of message M-RT (Mode Ready For Transmission). All other messages correspond to the sequence with operator initiation.system 8 (RK) 5-9 A.03.85 5.3.3 Resetting Resetting of the logic control from the PMC is by M-CN means of a message with identifier M-CN. <— The computer link interface is also set to the initial status. The message acts in the same way as the "RESET" key on the operator panel. ‘he "RESET" command from the computer only becomes active when there is no travel command and when a thread is not being machined. The command is acknowledged by the NC by means of R-ST a message with the current status data, R-ST — > (receive Status) is sent as the identifier. M-CI With message M-CI only the computer link €— interface is set to the initial status. this message can be used, for instance, to re-synchronise the NC and PMC following computer failure without interrupting NC machining. 5.3.4 Automatic operation I£ automatic operation is required without operator, the Nc Start function must be possible from the PNC. M-CS This operation can be carried out in the form of <— __—imessage M-CS (NC Start) to the NC. If this message is to be effective, "Automatic" mode must be selected, no program may have commenced and starting must have been enabled.system 8 (RK) 5 - 10 A.03.85 M-CSE If this is not the case, M-CSF is set to the PMC. Before NC Start can be authorised, "Automatic" mode may have to be selected with identifier M-AU | N-AU. Switching to "Automatic" is not allowed in operating modes Repos + Jog + Incr. . Ref. + Preset In these cases message M-CSF is sent to the PMC. R-ST Messages M-AU and M-CS are acknowledged with R-ST. 5.3.5 Transmission of status data The transmission of status data is initiated by the NC or whenever requested by the PMC. The data intended to trigger automatic transmission may be specified by means of a mask. In order to ensure maximum accuracy when recording the machine status, the following data are transmitted in the status message: - Operating mode - Sub-mode - Event - Program status - Current machining pointer (as far as 3rd nesting depth) - Override position for . Feed + Spindle + Rapid traverse (with 8T rapid traverse compensation if effective)system 8 (RK) 5-1 4.03.86 5.3.5.1 NC initiation of transmission The transmission of status data is initiated by the NC only in "Automatic" mode (not with "Single block” or "pry run") and may be triggered when the following signals are modified: - Program start - Program end ~ moo/MoL - Feed stop - Spindle stop - Automatic interrupted ~ Reset - Override = 0 Transmission of a mask with message M-ST specifies which of the signals are to trigger transmission. 5.3.5.2 Request for transmission With message T-ST the PMC can request the NC to indicate the current status. The NC/PLC then issues the following message contents to the computer: R-sT |Operating| Sub- | Event+ | Current | Override mode modes | program | machining | positions status | pointerSystem 8 (RK) 5-12 A.03.86 5.3.6.2 TDxxF RDXXP — Faults, alarm signals Faulted link If the computer link is faulted or interrupted, causing time monitoring to respond (see Description of procedure), the NC attempts periodically to send a message with identifier T-BD "Link faulted", Simultaneously an alarm is shown on the NC display. "Data transfer" mode is aborted. "Automatic" mode is not aborted. The alarm can be acknowledged without affecting machining. as soon as the link has been cleared, any alarm is cancelled. Production master computer inoperable If the PMC is not ready when requested to transmit data or accept data, it sends a message with identifier TDxxP or RDxxF "Input not possible". Flag bit 45.2 is set at the NC/PLC interface. The flag is cancelled with the next message from the PMC (e.g. M/CI from the computer).system 8 (RK) 5-13 A.03.86 5.3.6.3 Negative acknowledgement NAK If the NC is no longer ready to receive an additional message, an acknowledgement is made with NAK after ENQ. NAK is sent as an acknowledgement if a parity error (vertical or horizontal parity) has been detected during the text transmission phase. If the NC has a transmission request and receives a negative acknowledgement NAK, it will continue to attempt to issue the message. Even after several computer NAKs the NC repeats the previous message as a function of the number of repeats specified in TE N477. Only when this value has been exceeded is alarm 554 given, with no indication on the display. However, the error flag is set, permitting evaluation by the PLC. The NC continues to attempt to make contact with the computer by sending ENQ and cancels the alarm and error flag once contact has been established. 5.3.6.4 Data transfer abort PMC/NC data transfer can be aborted at any time by the operator by depressing the "RESET" key or by the computer with message M-CN.system 8 (RK) 5-14 A.03.86 ~ = + + ' Process ‘computer! PLC! computer computer! Remarks ! _—. + ' ' : : ‘ toot : ' : : ut : 1 hoot ! Saeanamission ——' PRPPE] =) WAR =——t=) RPP te) THB moot Pott {of DP, 10, bo. tl hoo. 1 Dt tabort isoryeas tot 1g pet) TBD pH BY Reana Inietation fom fi mos root 1 : : in ut : hoo : ' : 4 her —— ee ' : 1 ul ‘ 1: fot ' : ! 16> RPE — : Ho : ' 1 ood ' hot ' + + 7 — = Yrcangaisgion en a ! ! snitéacea ! Mectaretece y a 1 tas abover! 1 by dnpue | ‘nes : n ! : ‘aiepiay | sioeerneer : ST! +> TRE > 11 SBI ang | fens elat ee : : : : i a ae coacateae am : ' it ' 1 yStarttkey | ncansmission 1 PIPBL] ate) HeT== ——tPT-KB tO RPPEI fo ! 1 of PPy 0, to : ' hoo : 20, TE to { pag; Bae hoe \ hos ' Hinieiatioa TEED | 4 eTepe i hoo ' Narananisaion {ROP 9 PT, + tinietation! Of PP, TO, ' iG 11 (as above)! §tby inpae ‘Puc; operator to i ! disp. *Br0" ! initiation at! 1 Tf]! +) aver ! fand “pata ! Ne 1 ' aa to tStare™ key , ' : : ce boot : + = ‘ : ' — aes : ‘erasure of ! : "1 Hl ; hoot ‘ Ver NC SP RE HR Te , 4 : : * : "1 DoF sony : : y ie — y abort by ‘ : Hy : : i : 4 —— Hoot ! ‘ ' i foot 1 ! : 1 > PRUE hoe tm {] User data Table 3: Messages for transmitting NC programs and datasystem 8 (RK) ro ' process ' computer Request ' Slarne : Request : TST Fc states | Request LR > BBE —— ! operator ! ! : : : : } Swateh NC to | AUP ! oe) RSTH 1 " fl ' 1 Sa HE — at 1 start NC FMCG aoe STE] —) ! | program Hy 7 ; : : Fy ee > ! ‘Transmission i Prompted of current q by errors Slaras ' : : ' {in aur : fl fl : | mode or daca 1/0 ‘transmission i Prompted | of current ' ! I in ’abr by? 1 NC states ' ' : 1 ONG states buch az ' ' ' 1 ' a ' : : : ' erg Ho) prompted by 1 operational indications, Transmission of current operator and nessages ' Lparaneter! 1 pBBRAUSIT Setting of mask for NC : . i 4 i States computer link 1 IneerEace + tpt (] User data Table 4; Messages affecting NC and status interrogationsystem 8 (RK) 5 - 16 A.03.86 Table 5 ! Process ! computer | AC ! computer NC Remarks! a i — ' ' to a : ' : : it ' ! Reading of PISO +) RIG] —) T-TD-8E) +! ' ' 1 overall ‘ MW ' ' : magazine : ' ! ‘assignment f 1) TH10F6 > ! ‘ : i : ' : : : ‘orbs ——> ! : ! Pt tt : : ' (ah | Location | » daca must, G ! ‘ 1 not be! 1 Reading of 1H + 1 Tonger ‘etinet,. | AIRE ey emt » t Beet Jocation characters 1 ' rene eee : ' : : a Hi ' : : : 14 RE ———> : : t ' Reading of : : ; E 1 magazine 1M > I > THD +! : ' 1 Seelganen " Hi ' ‘ ' » goo1s ' ' I ———> ' ! ' : HT : ‘ ‘ ' : 1) RTD ' : : [] User data Table 5: Messages for transmitting magazine and pallet datasystem 8 (RK) 5-17 A.03.86 ee ! process ‘computer mith MiB an enpty aoeat ion ‘oa tmagazine location: PHC initiation specifica: with RTD sata for, actual , toad magazine! ! ! ! inittated by Tocation; ne | recording T no operator : 1 (e.g. bar code thitiaeion at reader) and swite ' roe—0 st magazine magazine ‘ ata are stored subsequently iT 1. already in magazine Location no * mages : ‘ funload sian: 1 Toeation: ! ' message i | computer = ‘ : ‘Bene ae noon Bronpees : tqithdeayn fh Initiates by tgnal Sthdea: 'unkoad magazine; : operator-peonpted , i i Indication ig given when pai lot indication of pallet number! ' : | reaches ' machining table Indication given when 1 fool se | blockes : andication of ' blocked tool no. t eee {] User data Table 6: Messages for loading and unloading tool magazinesystem 8 (RK) 5-18 A,03.86 , Process 1 pc ' Ne ' computer ‘ Block-by-block operation; ! operator ! RPPP—E}, 7 ea or ‘ ! ! WPPLT ! ! : TD ! re: ae ee a ; : ; a : () User data Table 7: Messages for block-by-block operationsystem 8 (RK) 5-19 A.03.86 5.3.7 Master computer block-by-block operation (from Software version 03) 5.3.7.1 Operator initiation After moving the "Data source" switch to the "EXTERNAL" position, the operator inputs the program number on the Automatic display. Program number 0 is not allowed. The operator gives the NC Start. Ne Start is not yet relayed to the NC by the PLC. In the NC display input line the PLC writes the text PLEASE WAIT: DATA TRANSMISSION (BITTE WARTEN: DATENUBERTRAGUNG) The PLC then requests the program number entered by the operator. (Read out of current block pointer) The PLC transmits the program number together TPPR with message TPPP__ % xxxx to the PMC. — RPPP If ready, the PMC sends message RPPP &xxxx to — the PLC. TPPPP If the PMC is not ready, it sends message TPPPF to the PLC. The PLC clears the input line,, The PLC checks whether a program start is M-RW permitted. If so, it sends message M-RW to me the PMC and transmits NC Start to the NC.system 8 (RK) 5 - 20 A.03.86 RPPPE — If NC Start is not allowed, the PLC sends message RPPPF to the PMC. Program start is not allowed if the NC is not in the RESET status (Signal "Progr. running" = 0 and interface signal 745.5 = 1). After receiving message M RW the PMC transmits the first block with message W PP&XXxxxcCRLFNI... The message length is limited to 120 characters of NC data. The transmitted block may contain several NC blocks, Once the NC has stored the transmitted block in the NC intermediate buffer, it requests the next block with message T NB. The PMC then transmits the next block with 120 characters. Once the NC has received the last block, it requests the PMC with message T NB to terminate message interchange with T FD. PMC initiation The PMC sends message RPPP %xxxx to the PLC. The PLC checks whether processing is allowed. If so, the PLC switches the NC to "AUTOMATIC" mode and sends message M RW to the PMC. The PLC gives NC Start. If processing is not allowed, the PLC sends message RPPPF to the PMC. See section 5.3.7.1 for remaining sequenceSystem 8 (RK) 5 - 21 A.03.85 5.4 Data formats 5.4.1 R=PP, R-70, R-Z0, R-TE The user data in the messages have the same format as with tape input (see System 8 Programming Instructions). The data are transmitted in blocks of 120 characters each. Examples: % 120 LF* Nl G90 j-———__—_ max. 120 characters —_____+| % SP LF* L12300 LF Nl ... R-TO % TO LF* G92 DOl ... R-Z0 & 20 LF* G59 NI... tax, “120 charavices ——_-| R-TE % TE LF* N100 S... _ max. 120 characters | * Character sequence CR LF is transmitted.system 8 (RK) 5 - 22 A.03.85 The erasing of memory areas or individual data via the PMc is performed by means of identifier % CL LF* at the start of the message or tape. Tape code Meaning % CL LFt Tape identifier: erase % 1234 Let Part program $ 1234 erase % 1 $9999 Le Part program $1 to $9999 erase L 1000 LF* Subroutine L10 erase L 1000 499900 LF*] Subroutines L10 to L999 erase M30 or MO2 LF* End identifier M30 or M02 Main programs and subroutines can be erased in any sequence, Example: R-CL % CL LF*] $1 LF* | 15500 LF* e100 In1000 L10000 e200 LE* LE* Erase Erase | Erase Erase Erase programs program] subrouting program 110 to 1 55 8100 td L100 $200 115000 LF* Erase L150 M30 or MO2 LF* End of erasure block * Character sequence CR LP is transmitted.system 8 (RK) 5 - 23 4.03.86 5.4.3 ReAL Nc and PLC alarms separated by "LF" are indicated. The individual alarms are separated by a "comma". In the event of PLC fault messages, the category and type of fault are separated by means of a "full stop". Example: NC alarms : 102; 112; 104 PLC alarms: 17.12; 5.20; 23.127 R-AL--102, 112,104 LF 17.012, 05.020, 23.127 A maximum of 12 NC alarms and 6 PLC alarms are transmitted. In the absence of alarms only the identifier is transmitted.system 8 (RK) 5 Form for automatic transmiss. Message: M-ST abcd Coding of abcd Meaning Program start Program end a | M00/MO1 Feed stop ‘Spindle stop Automatic interrupted by Reset Override 0 ‘Automatic On Feed On © spindle on *: has not been used to date 24 ion Bit ocoo coco coco eooo coco coco ecco of NC states combination Hooo choo eore 2 oroe oroo coro A.03.85 coor doorsystem 8 (RK) 5 - 25 A.03.86 Fundamentally the following applies: - "1" signal at appropriate position signifies: Automatic transmission is being performed. - If no message N-ST is sent, all "events" are used for automatic transmission (initial status of PLC). Example: The masking is intended to ensure that automatic transmission takes place with all events, except for MOO/MOi and override = 0. The following message must then be issued: M-ST--;722(ASCII) 4D20535420203B37 3F 3 (hexa)system 8 (RK) 5 - 26 A.03.85 The status messages are transmitted as ASCII characters. The tables below show the corresponding hexadecimal code. The appropriate message is entered in bits 0-3. Bit pattern 0011 is entered in bits 4-7. Bit 7654 3210 TO11 status messages Operating mode Bit 0-3 Hex code Automatic ooo1 31 MDI 0010 32 DATA 1/0 oo11 33 Jog 0100 34 Incr. o1o1 35 Repos o1l0 36 Ref. 011i 37 Preset 1000 38 Sub-mode Bit 0-3 Hex code None 000 30 MOL 001 31 Single block oo10 32 Deletable block 0100 34 Dry run 1000 38 Event Bit 0-3 Hex code None 0000 30 Autom, interrupted ooo 31 Feed stop 0010 32 Spindle stop o100 34 RESET 1000 38system 8 (RK) 5 - 27 A.03.85 Program status Bit 0-3 Hex code None 0000 30 Program running 0001 31 moo/MOL 0010 32 M02/M30 0100 34 Current machining pointer Program no. Block no. in main program Subroutine no. with number of passes (Level 1) Block no. Subroutine no. with number of passes (Level 2) Block no. Subroutine no. with number of passes (Level 3) Block no. Current nesting depthSystem 8 (RK) 5 - 28 A,03.85 Override positions Bit 0-3 Hex code Examples: - Feed oe 0000 30 28 oo10 32 48 oo11 33 68 0100 34 88 0101 35 108 0110 36 208 oui 37 408 1000 38 608 1001 39 70% 1010 3A 808 1o1l 3B 908 1100 3C 1008 i101 3D 1108 1110 3E 1208 qa. 3F - Spindle 508 0000 30 608 ooo1 31 708 0010 32 808 ooil 33 908 0100 34 1008 o1o1 35 1108 o1i0 36 1208 o1i1 37 - Rapid traverse (with 8T as for Feed, if effective) 1s ooo1 31 108 0010 32 508 0100 34 1008 1000 38system 8 (RK) 5 - 29 4.03.85 Example: - Operating mode Automatic = Sub-mode None - Event. Spindle stop - Program status Program running - Current machining Program no. 1234 pointer Block no. N 485 Subroutine no. (Level 1) L900 Number of passes 25 Block no. N25 Subroutine no. (Level 2) L910 Number of passes 3 Block no. N251 Subroutine no. (Level 3) 1902 Number of passes 2 Block number Na Current nesting depth 5) ~ Override positions Feed 60% Spindle 100%, Rapid traverse 1008 R-ST-- 10 4 1 1234 0485 0900 0025 0025 0910 0003 0251 0902 0002 0004 0003 958system 8 (RK) 5 - 30 A.03.86 The various PLC operator messages are separated. from one another by means of a "comma", the category and type being separated by means of a "full stop". Example: PLC operator messages 1.11; 7.83; 14,210; 21.104 R-BM-~ 01.011, 07.083, 14.210, 21.104 A maximum of 6 operator messages are transmitted.system 8 (RK) 5-31 4.03.85 5.4.7 xxTDxx, tool data The data format must be specified individually for each application. The user data length must not exceed 120 characters per message. Example for reading of T no. and current life of tool ‘at location 27: T TD E 027 T 0120 ST 420 [00 Like ‘T no. ‘Location no.system 8 (RK) 5 - 32 A,03.85 5.4.8 M-cS To start a program the part program number is specified without stating "8". Example: Start of part program % 100 M-cs--0100 5.4.9 TDxx, PTxx, RDxx The program numbers are transmitted with the above messages as user data. Example: Operator request for part program $ 1234 or L 12300 TDPP--% 1234 TDPP--L 12300 5.4.10 DTD The magazine location format consists of a 3-digit number. Example: Magazine location 25 TDTD--025system 8 (RK) 5 - 33 A.03.85 5.4.11 TDMB, The tool number format consists, for instance, of 2 numbers. Example: Max. 6 digits for tool number: r125 2 digits for tool compensation compensation no. 3 ‘TDMB--T-000125-D0-03 5.4.12 RoPN The pallet number format consists of a 4-digit number. Example: Pallet 5 R-PN--0005system 8 (RK) 6-1 A.03.86 6. PLC function blocks for computer link operation 6.1 Overview Fig. 6 shows the structure of the PLC programs for computer link operation. Data interchange with the NC is via 2 data blocks acting as the input and output buffers, as well as the associated interfaces (see Fig. 1). When the machine is first switched on, the input and output buffers are set up automatically with a length of 64 data words; this corresponds to a user data length of 120 characters and a message capacity of 126 characters. The messages entered by the NC in the input buffer are analysed on the basis of their header and then transmitted as a command no, or "command bit". These "command bits" are evaluated in function blocks "standard routines" or “Input/output of magazine data"; from here they are also acknowledged. PLC messages are also output to the computer via “command no." or "command bits". However, separate command lists are kept for input and output purposes.A.03.86 system 8 (RK) 7d ONVWHOD 213 "UN dd @ 91d yang Andino Moz fox vivo-3N ‘ON- WO fae SLVOQMNEINT, saNinoy “SHavTY Py cuvanvis @ e9zad yaaane Auloadas “Fq0W ON wvagoud “Lave uaaan Andino/- NI WALNGKOD RALSVH_NOTIONGOUA, 8 NIUSWANIS NO ZOVANMINI ANIT WALNAKOO JO TUNLONUTSsystem 8 (RK) 6-3 A.03.85 6.2 Command interpreter (Fig. 7) The list of all permissible input messages is stored in a data block in the EPROM; if the NC signals an entry in the input buffer, the message header is compared with the specified command list. The appropriate number is stored in a special data location. In addition, the appropriate bit is set in the field with the command bit. If the entered message header is not found, a fault message is issued. The command bit remains set until all operations triggered by the message involved have been completed. only then is this bit reset by the appropriate evaluation program; the command interpreter then acknowledges the message entered by the NC and thus releases the input buffer for a new message.system 8 (RK) 6-4 A.03.86 COMMAND INTERPRETER NC. COMMAND LIST (EPROM) INPUT BUFFER MESSAGE HEADER FB 240 COMMAND, INTERPRETER (ACKNOWLEDGEMENT) | INPUT BUFFER” (45.6) SINGLE BITS FOR SIGNAL COMMAND INTERROGATION "MESSAGE ARRIVED" (ACKNOWLEDGEMENT) (EVALUATION) EG. ‘STANDARD ROUTINES FIG. 7system 8 (RK) 6-5 4.03.86 6.3 Standard routines Among the operations included in the standard routines are the interrogation or influencing of NC data and operating modes or states at the machine. These operations are listed in detail below: Transmission of current alarms (both NC alarms and PLC fault messages) - Transmission of current operator messages - Transmission of NC states - Preparation of NC for transmission of NC data (PP, TO, 20, TE) - Switching of NC to Automatic mode - NC reset - Starting a part program - Preparation of NC for erasing NC programs Where the computer initiates one of these operations (e.g. switching to Automatic), it is first checked whether this operation is permissible at that particular moment in time. If this is not the case, the message is given fault identifier F and sent back to the computer. Any user data (e.g. program no.) are not transmitted simultaneously .system 8 (RK) 6-6 A,03.85 6.4 Data output to production master computer Fig. 8 shows the program structure for the transmission of messages to the computer. On the basis of the specified command no, or command bit, the relevant message header is selected from the command list and entered in DW 1 and 2 of the output buffer. Any user data (including ETX) must already have been entered in the output buffer. On the basis of the BTX character, the message length is determined and entered in DWO; the interface signal "Information entered in output buffer" is then set. In view of the fact that only one buffer is available for message output purposes, it may only be overwritten again when the NC has collected the last information and acknowledged the interface signal. A co-ordination bit is provided for this purpose, indicating when the output buffer is occupied. It must be interrogated and set by all user programs writing to the output buffer after an entry has been made. The function block "Data to production master computer" resets this bit as soon as the NC has acknowledged the message.system 8 (RK) 6-7 4.03.86 LOADING OF OUTPUT BUFFER NC "COLLECT FROM FIG. 8 PC COMMAND: SINGLE BITS FOR "PRANSMIT DATA OUTPUT BUFFER COMMANDS TO PMc" FB 241 INFORMATION OUTPUT-BUFFER DATA TO COMPUTER COORDINATION -BIT cra “QUTPUT BUFFER OCCUPIED" MAS. COMMANO- LIST 1 -BUFFER OuTPUT-B\ (EPROM)system 8 (RK) 6-8 A,03.85 6.5 Input/output of magazine data The "Data input/output" modular package is used for loading and reading magazine data. For each message the structure (format and assignments) is specified by the user in a data block. The messages from the computer must then correspond precisely to this defined format. ‘The format and assignment lists are managed by FB 246. On the basis of the message sent by the computer, the formats and assignments relative to this message are selected from the lists. The BCD/ASCII and ASCII/BCD conversion and entry in the magazine table or output buffer is then performed by the function blocks of the "Data input/output" modular package. The input or output sequence and entry of the correct message header are organised by a primary function block "Magazine data 1/0°4.03.86 System 8 (RK) 6 Old No1Lv307 ANRNOISSY ANI? vivO O4NI uasne indino S a0vNIvd ‘Sina ~oIss¥ INN ‘TYHYOS awnnino| (viva aNTZvOWR TILIA Sao¥SSaH TIV oa) sanzomsis aovssan JO NOTEvOLATOaas Ta0d NO 4O4 * L1GNOD vivo 83448 LNdNI Jd ONsystem 8 (RK) 6 - 10 A.03.85 6.6 Loading and unloading of magazine For loading and unloading purposes use is always made of the same function blocks as for input and output (see Fig. 10), In addition, FB 44 is used for loading. The data relative to the tool loaded in the magazine are entered in one input line of the magazine assignment table via the computer link port. The required signals for restoring to the corresponding table line are then supplied for the "loading block". The table location (line number) results from the actual value at the machine, i.e. the tool must be in the loading position. The process is very similar during unloading: In this case the location is cleared in the loading position via FB44.6-11 A.03.86 (RK) system 8 NIZVOWA LY YOSNAS Ould VLVO OdNI jasov3- 734} avon L~ BNIZVOWH wayn@ ingino y34dN8 ANNI Jd INsystem 8 (RK) CE A.03.85 Alarms during data transfer Alarm no. Description and action 551 Message identification error If this alarm is shown, the NC expects a message with a different identifier. caus! a) The identifier is incorrect, i.e. the NC does not understand this identifier at all (possibly incorrectly structured) b) ‘The sequence of messages received is incorrect Example: Computer sends RPPP Nc replies H-RR Computer sends T-NB instead of R-PP Message interchange is to be recommenced once the alarm has been cleared using "Reset".system 8 (RK) Alarm no. 7-2 4.03.85 Description and action 552 553 Program already available This alarm appears when the computer tries to transmit a program to the NC but the NC program is already available. Teansmission is aborted. In order to save time the available program was not compared with the transmitted program. The production master computer must erase the existing program if it is to transmit its program Message interchange is to be recommenced. NC_program input defective This alarm appears when a) the NC block format is incorrect b) a block of more than 120 characters has been receivedsystem 8 (RK) 7-3 A.03.86 Alarm no. Description and action 554 No acknowledgment 1 With program transmission only. The alarm is signalled when monitoring times Tl and T4 have been exceeded or when the NC has failed to make contact with the computer on the basis of the number of repeats set as per TE N47. The NC continues to attempt to establish contact with the computer by sending ENQ. If the computer responds, the alarm is cleared automatically. 555 No acknowledgement 2 Only with processing by the production master computer. The alarm is signalled when time 10 specified as per TE N474 has expired and the number of repeats specified as per TE N477 has been exceeded. If no new character or ETX is received during time TO, the existing message interchange is aborted and the procedure returns to the initial status. The station ready for transmission must re-establish message interchange and repeat the interrupted block. In the event of a fault, flag F45.2 is set to the value 1, The alarm must be cleared using RESET.system 8 (RK) Alarm no. 7-4 A.03.86 Description and action 556 557 NC memory full in computer link operation The alarm is triggered when it is established during transmission of a part program that this program cannot be fully stored. The alarm must be cleared using "RESET", and it must be ensured by erasing other programs that the program can be stored after re-transmitting. Signal sequence error for mode re-selection via NS 180 Alarm 557 is triggered when - switchover to DATA I/O is specified and the NC is not in the basic automatic position; - the signal DATA START is specified and the NC is not in the DATA I/o mode; - switchover to AUTOMATIC is specified while the NC is not in the DATA I/O mode. The alarm can be cleared using "RESET" and the signal sequence corrected.system 8 (RK) 7-5 A.03.86 Alarm no. Description and action 558 PLC identity error The PLC wants to transmit an illegal message to the PMC. The identity is checked as opposed to the message sequence. Messages with the following identity are allowed: RD xx A certain response from TD xx the PMC is expected RW xx Response is arbitrary or MW xx not required TW XX J The message is not sent (by the NC). The alarm is indicated and can be cleared using "RESET"