Np_1St_Prot - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual

6.2.3.5

$NP_1ST_PROT

Function
Enter the name of the first protection area element (Page 233) in the system variable.
Syntax
$NP_1ST_PROT[<m>] = "<name>"
Meaning
$NP_1ST_PROT:
<m>:
<name>:
Automatic tool protection areas, $NP_PROT_TYPE == "TOOL"
For automatic tool protection areas, only the following values are permissible for
$NP_1ST_PROT:
● "" (empty string)
● Name of a protection area element, type "FRAME"
Behavior for value == "" (empty string)
When activating the associated tool, the control creates a protection area element for the tool
with a unique, internal name and protection area body generated from the geometric data of
the tool. The name is assigned system variable $NP_1ST_PROT.
● Protection area "TOOL" : $NP_1ST_PROT = "<internal name>"
The coordinates of the tool protection area refer to the local coordinate system of the kinematic
element to which it is assigned.
Special functions
Function Manual, 01/2015, 6FC5397-2BP40-5BA2
Name of the first protection area element of the protection area
Data type: STRING
Range of values: Names parameterized in $NP_NAME (Page 233)
Default value: "" (empty string)
System variable or protection area index
Data type: INT
Range of values: 0, 1, 2, ... ($MN_MM_3D_MAXNUM_PROT_AREAS - 1)
Protection area name
Data type: STRING
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