T:m:n Configuration - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Commissioning Manual

Configuring operator panels

17.3 T:M:N configuration

17.3 T:M:N configuration
By T:M:N configuration we mean a grouping of t operating stations (TCUs with MCP), m HMI
systems and n NCK systems, in which the operating stations can be freely switched to the
various HMI systems in order to operate. In a two-stage process, the switchover targets for
each operating station are individually configured in a channel menu.
From the point of view of the HMI, T:M:N operation is active if a channel menu is configured.
Available switchover targets are defined directly via the address of the HMI and optionally via
an NC channel, which must be assumed on switchover from the HMI. These switchover
targets can be combined into so-called channel groups. Channel groups are displayed on
horizontal softkeys in the channel menu, the switchover targets themselves (HMI, NC
channel) are displayed on the vertical softkeys assigned to a channel group.
Linking of softkeys to channel groups
A list for the linking of the HMI softkeys to configured channel groups is displayed in the
lower part of the window. The channel groups can in turn contain switchover targets that
execute functions of the operator panel, for example. Up to 32 softkeys (SK_1 to SK_32) can
be linked to a specific channel group (e.g. CH_GRP_0).
Procedure
See also
Displaying the available operator panels (Page 301)
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1. The "Available Operator Panels ..." window is open.
2. Select the required operator panel and press the "T:M:N" softkey
A list for the linking of the HMI softkeys to configured channel groups is
displayed in the lower part of the window.
3. Press the "Change" softkey.
The list can be edited.
4. Make the required change and press the "OK" softkey.
- OR -
Press the "Cancel" softkey to cancel the changes.
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