System Overview; Application; System Configuration - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Manual

System overview

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Application

Features
SINUMERIK 840D sl is a digital complete system integrated in the SINAMICS S120 drive
system and supplemented by the SIMATIC S7-300 automation system that is suitable for the
mid-sized and large power range.
● Maximum performance and flexibility, above all for complex multi-axis systems.
● Uniform openness from operation up to the NC core.
● Optimum integration into networks.
● Uniform structure in respect of operation, programming and visualization.
● Integrated safety functions for man and machine: SINUMERIK Safety Integrated
● Operating and programming software such as ShopMill or ShopTurn, as well as Motion
Fields of application
The SINUMERIK 840D sl can be used worldwide in tool and mold making, for high-speed
cutting applications, for wood and glass processing, for handling operations, in transfer lines
and rotary indexing machines, for mass production and JobShop production.
The SINUMERIK 840DE sl is available as an export version for use in countries where
approval is required.
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System configuration

The heart of the SINUMERIK 840D sl is the Numerical Control Unit (NCU). It combines NCK,
HMI, PLC, closed-loop control and communication tasks.
Components
For operating, programming, and visualization, the corresponding HMI software is integrated
in the NCU software. For increased operating performance, the SINUMERIK PCU 50.3
industrial PC can be used.
NCU
Manual, 07/2007, 6FC5397-0AP10-2BA0
Control Information System Products (MCIS-Products) can be used for the production
sector.
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