Siemens SINUMERIK Series Function Manual page 11

03/2012
The machine operator can then carry out these predefined tests quickly and easily,
and without additional test equipment.
The following tests and monitors are available:
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Circularity test
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Equability test
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Universal axis test
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Variable monitor (NC variables, PLC variable,s freely addressable variables)
Data services
Save the current control archives (NCK and PLC archives) on the ePS Server. In
the event of faults, they can be reimported into the control in a controlled manner
and used as reference for comparisons of control monitors.
Workflow services
Triggering of service and maintenance processes by notification via media that are
internal and external to the system (SMS, e-mail, service cases). Planning,
monitoring, and documentation of maintenance activities on the machine.
Maintenance schedules support you in the following tasks:
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Load- and consumption-based predictive maintenance (see Section: Creating
maintenance schedules and organizational tasks)
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Automated triggering of operating sequences when faults are detected (see:
Maintenance schedules, maintenance jobs, fault help requests, and service
cases)

Planning condition monitors in terms of dates and content, and monitoring
their processing (see: Maintenance schedules, maintenance jobs and control
monitors)
The Workflow Services can respond to all event sources of the Control Monitor
Services and Condition Monitoring Services.
Administration services
Functions for the administration of the system:

Creation and administration of machines

Creation and administration of users

Assignment of access rights for external organizations

Access to use data / invoices
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ePS Network Services, Function Manual (FH) - 03/2012
1 Introduction
1.2 Overview of functions
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