Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl Programming Manual page 19

Prefix system
In order that they can be specifically identified, the names of system variables are usually
preceded by a prefix comprising the $ sign followed by one or two letters and an underscore.
$ + 1. Letter
System variables which are read/written during preprocessing
$M
$S
$T
$P
$C
$O
R
System variables which are read/written during the main run
$$M
$$S
$A
$V
$R
1)
When machine and setting data are used in the part program/cycle as preprocessing variables, the
prefix is written with one $ sign. When they are used in synchronized actions as main run variables,
the prefix is written with two $ signs.
2)
When an R-parameter is used in the part program/cycle as a preprocessing variable, the prefix is
omitted, e.g. R10. When it is used in a synchronized action as a main run variable, a $ sign is written
as a prefix, e.g. $R10.
2. Letter
N
C
A
General conditions
Exceptions in the prefix system
The following system of variables deviate from the prefix system specified above:
• $TC_...: Here, the 2nd letter C does not refer to channel-specific system variables but to
toolholder-specific system variables (TC= tool carrier).
• $P_ ...: Channel-specific system variables
Job planning
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Significance: Data type
1)
Machine data
Setting data, protection zones
Tool management data
Programmed values
Cycle variables of ISO envelope cycles
Option data
R-parameters (arithmetic parameters)
1)
Machine data
1)
Setting data
Up-to-date main run data
Servo data
R-parameters (arithmetic parameters)
Significance: Visibility
NCK-global variable (NCK)
Channel-specific variable (Channel)
Axis-specific variable (Axis)
Flexible NC programming
1)
2)
2)
1.1 Variables
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