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4 Software
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Start-up
The "Start-up" operating area serves for the machine-specific parameterization
of the control system. In addition, diagnostic functions for drive optimization are
provided.
The user interface can be modified easily or redesigned for adaptation to customer-
specific requirements:
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Integrated editor
With the integrated editor, the user interface of the basic version can be ex-
tended by a maximum of 20 screens using predefined softkeys. Using these
softkeys, machine-specific screenforms, screens or menu trees can be imple-
mented. The programming support, e.g. cycle support, can be modified and
extended using the "Supplement user interface" feature. The configuration is
carried out using simple text files.
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HMI Configuring Package (option and OEM agreement required)
The HMI Configuring Package based on SIMATIC ProTool/Pro has been con-
ceived for the visualization and operation of machines and small installa-
tions/systems. The additional SINUMERIK option is required to configure a
SINUMERIK 840Di and the operator panels of this control system using
ProTool/Pro.
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HMI Programming Package (option and OEM Agreement required)
Using the standard development tool Microsoft Visual Studio 6
basic software, you can use the HMI Programming Package to implement your
own operating philosophies and concepts.
The HMI Programming Package based on COM/OPC, together with the stan-
dard development tool Microsoft Visual Studio 6
can be used to realize technology-specific programming systems and dedi-
cated, consistent operating philosophies.
Thanks to the use of OPC (OLE for Process Communication), cascaded sys-
tems can communicate with the HMI application created.
To be able to use one or several of these possibilities, except the HMI Program-
ming Package, one Open Architecture copying license (option) each is required per
PCU. If the integrated editor is used, this is only required from the 21st screen on-
wards.
HMI Configuring Package
The branch and technology-neutral HMI software SIMATIC
ProTool/Pro has been designed for the visualization and opera-
tion of machines and small installations/systems. It can therefore
be used in all automation applications.
The SINUMERIK option is required to configure a SINUMERIK
840Di and the operator panels of this automation system using
ProTool/Pro.
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and the HMI basis software,
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