Execution From External Storage (Ees) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

NOTICE
Possible interruption when executing from USB FlashDrive
Direct execution from a USB-FlashDrive is not recommended.
There is no protection against contact problems, falling out, breakage through knocking or
unintentional removal of the USB-FlashDrive during operation.
Disconnecting it during operation will result in immediate stopping of the machining and, thus,
to the workpiece being damaged.
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Execution from external storage (EES)

The "Execution from external storage" function allows you to directly execute any size of part
program from an appropriately configured drive. The behavior is the same as that for execution
from the NC part program memory without the restrictions that apply to "EXTCALL".
Note
Not possible to teach-in program
When an EES program has been selected, it is not possible to teach-in programs.
You have the option of processing the G code programs saved on the configured external
drives as usual in the editor.
When executing the G code programs, you obtain a current block display, as usual. You can
edit the programs directly in the Reset state.
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Machine manufacturer
Processing EXTCALL calls can be enabled and disabled.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Software option
You require the "CNC user memory extended" software option in order to use this
function in the user memory (100 MB) of the CompactFlash card.
Software option
In order to use this function without restrictions, e.g. for a network drive or a USB
drive, you require the "Execution from external storage (EES)" software option.
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.
14.14 Execution from external storage (EES)
Managing programs
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