Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Commissioning Manual page 34

Creating drive connections
6.1 Setting up drives
USB local/USB global
If you configure a "USB local" type of connection, you will only have access via the TCU to
which the USB memory medium is connected.
With the "USB global" type of connection, you have access to the USB memory medium via
all TCUs located on the system network.
The following settings are made when configuring a logical drive:
General settings
The following settings apply to all types of connection.
● Access level
● Softkey text
● Softkey icon
Specific settings
The following settings will need to be made in accordance with the type of connection:
● No drive
● USB local (TCU that is currently selected)
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The access rights to the connections can be assigned from protection level 7 (keyswitch
position 0) to protection level 1 (password: Manufacturer). If nothing is entered here, the
default setting protection level 7 (keyswitch position 0) applies.
The assigned protection level applies to all operating areas.
Two lines are available for labeling softkeys in the "Program manager" operating area.
%n is accepted as a line separator.
If the first line is too long, it is wrapped automatically. If there is a blank, it is used as a
line separator.
Selection of the file name of the icon, that is to be displayed on the softkey.
No drive is specified for this connection, and no other fields are displayed.
– Connection
Enter the port to which the USB memory medium is connected on the TCU:
- Front (front of the operator panel)
- X203 (rear of the operator panel)
- X204 (rear of the operator panel)
– Partition
If required, enter the number of the partition on the USB memory medium here, e.g. 2.
If a USB hub is being used at the USB port, enter the USB port that is accommodating
this hub.
Commissioning Manual, 01/2008, 6FC5397-1DP10-3BA0
HMI sl (IM9)