[nilimpa]

Hey guys, I have a problem.

I was assigned to do a project that involves using a CNC Machine to communicate with another device (specifically, a robotic arm).

Currently, my knowledge on CNC programming is limited to G-codes and part programming, and I have absolutely no idea how to do this.

If it's helpful, the CNC machine I'm working on is the EMCO Concept Turn 55, and I believe the software we're using is Sinumerik 840D. The hardware part of this is pretty much taken care of, for now. I was already shown the I/O ports of the machine, and have found that an LED indicator lights up when an input port receives a signal. My problem right now is how to program the machine to react to that signal.

A quick search in the forums yields some information on macro/parametric programming, and I think that might be what I'm looking for. I have a few questions:

1) Are there conditional statements in parametric programming, such as IF...ELSE?

2) Is there any way to detect a signal from another device? I would like to do something along the lines of "IF signal detected THEN start machining"

3) Is there any way to output a signal?


I would also greatly appreciate it if you guys could show me any relevant resources online..

Thanks in advance.

[Sump Cleaner]

Nilimpa,

Try this site. It contains all of the manuals for the 840D control. We have a Matsuura here with and 840DI control but I've never done any interfacing like this before.

The Sinumerik Macro does contain an IF... ELSE statement.
As for #2 & #3 - I'm sure ther is a way to do it but I'm not sure how. Hopfully one of these manuals will help.

http://www.automation.siemens.com/do...07_e&scope=all

JK

[gar]

070910-2122 EST USA

In a HAAS control there are M codes to work with ddiscrete inputs and outputs.

See the on-line HAAS manual for mills. M51 to turn on a relay, M61 to turn off the M51 relay. Additional codes for other relays.

M96 Is a conditional loop branch dependent upon on the state of a discrete input.

Go to www.haascnc.com

There also #-addresses relating to the discrete signals. Like #1000-#1031 for 32 inputs, and #1100-#1131 for outputs. To work with the #-addresses you need MACROS.

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[oldjohn]

Yes, parametric/macro programming uses If and While conditional statements, but it's not something you can learn overnight.

[gar]

070922-1042 EST USA

nilimpa:

Did you ever solve your problem?

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