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Operator control
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Protective oriented devices and
components.
Protective devices Safety shut-down in case of mainte- 1
nance.
Description of all operator's controls

Operator control elements available on the G350 and their func-
tions.
2
Description of tool management re-

lated basic knowledge.
Tool management Tool change instructions 3
Tool parameters input.
Service Hotlines
4
Lists all safety signs valid on the ma-

Safety signs chine. 5
M-functions List of the used M-functions

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Contents
Contents Page
1 Protective devices ................................................................................................................ 1 – 3
1.1 Emergency stop ................................................................................................................... 1 – 3

1.1.1 General EMERGENCY STOP................................................................................................ 1 – 3
1.1.2 Location of the EMERGENCY STOP buttons ........................................................................ 1 – 3
1.1.3 Machine status in the event of an EMERGENCY STOP ....................................................... 1 – 4
1.1.4 Elimination of the "EMERGENCY STOP" status.................................................................... 1 – 4
1.2 Movable protective devices ................................................................................................ 1 – 5

1.2.1 Opening the movable protective devices ............................................................................... 1 – 5
1.2.2 Closing the movable protective devices ................................................................................. 1 – 6
1.2.3 Emergency unlocking of the voltage-free locked protective devices...................................... 1 – 6
1.2.4 Gravity (drop) lock .................................................................................................................. 1 – 7
1.3 Safety Integrated .................................................................................................................. 1 – 8

1.3.1 General................................................................................................................................... 1 – 8
1.3.2 Safe operation stop ................................................................................................................ 1 – 8
1.3.3 Safe reduced speed ............................................................................................................... 1 – 8
1.3.4 Safe stop ................................................................................................................................ 1 – 9
1.3.5 Test stop ................................................................................................................................ 1 – 9
1.4 Spindle .................................................................................................................................. 1 – 10

1.4.1 Spindle drive ........................................................................................................................... 1 – 10
1.4.2 Obligatory measures to secure the spindle life ...................................................................... 1 – 10
1.5 Moving components ............................................................................................................ 1 – 11
1.6 Protective devices for machine components .................................................................... 1 – 12

1.6.1 Electrical safety devices ......................................................................................................... 1 – 12
1.6.2 Excess temperature ............................................................................................................... 1 – 12
1.6.3 Lubrication and cleaning program .......................................................................................... 1 – 12
1.7 Control cabinets ................................................................................................................... 1 – 13
1.8 Safety cut-out ....................................................................................................................... 1 – 14
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Emergency stop
1 Protective devices
1.1 Emergency stop
1.1.1 General EMERGENCY STOP
An "EMERGENCY STOP" is actuated by the machine operator in the
following emergency situations:
• if human life is in danger.
• if there is a risk of causing damage to the machine or the tool.
When an EMERGENCY STOP is triggered the machine is immedi-

ately shut down.
The hardware start enable is blocked in the following cases.
• if the voltage supply is interrupted
• if there is a pneumatic fault
• if the hydraulic system loses pressure
• if there are NC errors
Blocking of the hardware start enable causes more or less the same
machine status as an emergency stop.
The emergency stop button on the hand-held controller is not

active if the HHC is disconnected. Therefore it is essential to
remove any disconnected hand-held controller from the ma-
chine to prevent actuating an emergency stop button that has
no function!
1.1.2 Location of the EMERGENCY STOP buttons

Emergency stop buttons are found in the following locations:
• Main control panel of machining units
• Tool change control panel (optional)
• Hand-held controller (optional)
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Emergency stop
1.1.3 Machine status in the event of an EMERGENCY STOP

• Drives are stopped instantly. After a preset time interval the con-
troller enables for the drives are removed.
• Drives with travel return are disconnected electrically from the
mains after standstill.
• Axis brakes and drop interlocks are active (e.g. Y-axis)
• The output voltages for the valves are switched off
• Hydraulic and pneumatic system as well as the coolant supply
are disconnected instantly.
• Power supply modules are switched off after a pre-set time inter-
val.
• A dialog box showing the actuated emergency stop button ap-
pears on the main control panel.
• Red lamp of the stacked light pole (optional) lights up.
1.1.4 Elimination of the "EMERGENCY STOP" status

Operating control se-
quence:
Clarify and eliminate the cause of the emergency stop.
Unlock the emergency stop button by turning it in the direction indi-
cated by the arrow.
Acknowledge fault
Switch on machining unit
If necessary, retract axes in manual mode.
Return machine to home position

• Machine is moved to home position
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Movable protective devices
1.2 Movable protective devices

Movable and fixed protective devices cover all the safety-related
parts of the machine.
Movable protective devices (safety doors) can be opened, but are
secured by magnetic bolts against unauthorized opening.
Stationary protective devices are secured with screws and can only
be opened with appropriate tools.
1.2.1 Opening the movable protective devices

Unlock the safety doors by using the buttons.
Work area door is unlocked.

The LED on the key lights up if the safety door is unlocked.
Further doors are unlocked via the setup screens.
Unlocked movable protective devices can be opened by hand.

Exception: setup station door (optional)
Opening and closing of the automatic setup station door. The swivel
arm that keeps the control panel in place must be in locked position.
(optional)
LED lights up:
• Door is open.
Prior to entering the danger area make sure to secure the open
safety door against unintentional closing by using a padlock.
This padlock must then only be removed by that person.
This eliminates the risk of someone accidentally closing a mov-
able open protective device.
A test stop is initiated with the request "unlock door", as long as this
was not carried out during the past 8 hours. Refer to chapter "Test
stop".
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1.2.2 Closing the movable protective devices
The movable protective devices are manually closed, but are not yet
locked.
Locking of the safety doors is effected as follows:

• pressing the appropriate buttons on the machine control panel
again
• by selecting the reverse function in the respective set-up screen
The voltages are reconnected upon locking. However, the machine

does not start autonomously
(it has to be started actively via NC Start.)
1.2.3 Emergency unlocking of the voltage-free locked protective devices

If there is a voltage failure, all protective devices generally are locked
by means of an Euchner safety switch.
Display LED:
• LED "Power" (green) lights up: ASi voltage on
• LED "Fault" (red) lights up: ASi fault
• Red LED flashing: unlocked
• LED lights up red: open
• Red LED off: closed and locked
• LED lights up green: locked
• Green LED off: not locked
no voltage applied => no LED lights up = locked
If safety doors have to be opened, they can be emergency unlocked

as follows.
• Unscrew safety screw (1)
• Unlock the padlock (2) by turning it with a suitable screw driver.
• The protective device is now unlocked and can be opened.
Reset emergency unlocking status in reverse order.
Renew sealing wax seal of safety screw (1), after an emergency

unlocking operation. No alteration or repair to the safety switch is
allowed!.
If the safety switch is damaged it must be replaced.
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1.2.4 Gravity (drop) lock

Persons can be locked into the machine (maintenance and work
area) if the safety doors are closed unintentionally.
Risk of severe injuries or death for any persons locked inside the
danger area of the machine if the machine is started unintentionally!
The risk emerges if prior to starting the machine an open or unse-
cured access door to the maintenance or work area is closed or
closes independently.
For this reason gravity-actuated door locks are installed on critical

safety doors that prevent any accidental closing of safety doors to the
danger areas.
They can be secured with a padlock.
Since the machine can not be started with open safety doors it can
therefore not be started unintentionally.
Padlock
When entering the inside area of the machine it is essential to

carry out a safety cut-out for the machine!
See chapter "Safety cut-out"
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Safety Integrated
1.3 Safety Integrated

1.3.1 General
See also the SIEMENS documentation.
Safety Integrated is an integrated safety system. The drive is moni-

tored by the NC computer and the drive computer independently of
each other. The evaluated data are compared crosswise. Data paths
and response time are thus very short.
If faults affecting safety occur in the system, any dangerous move-
ment is safely stopped.
Independently of the operating mode, the protection of personal and
equipment has absolute priority.
The scope of safety functions includes the following:
• Safe operation stop
• Safe reduced speed
• Safe stop
• Test stop
1.3.2 Safe operation stop

This function is activated automatically when a safety door for the
respective protective area is opened.
The drives are in position-controlled operation during standstill.
See also the SIEMENS documentation.
1.3.3 Safe reduced speed

Axis movements can be executed with the open safety doors at re-
duced speed. This function is only possible in operating mode 2 and
3 and with the confirm button pressed on the hand-held controller or
main control panel.
• Servo-axes: BA2 -> 1.4 m/min BA3 -> 1.9 m/min
• Spindle: BA2 -> 35 rpm BA3 -> 140 rpm
+ The feed rate (adjustable via the feedrate potentiometer at

Press confirm button the hand-held controller) is limited to 70%.
In the case of a fault, if the feed rate exceeds 1.4 m/min
(BA2) or 1.9 m/min (BA3), the traversed axis is stopped
(STOP C) (braking on current limit). This status can only be
acknowledged by CNC reset.
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Safety Integrated
1.3.4 Safe stop

The feedback control of the drives is switched off. The pulses are
suppressed. The motor is disconnected from the energy supply.
1.3.5 Test stop

After switching on the machine, and after request ‘Unlock door’ after
8 hours, forced dynamic sampling of the switch-off path (test stop) is
carried out.
The safety system “Safety Integrated” carries out an examination of
all the static signals and data as well as safety-related components.
If the test stop is not passed the machine is switched into "safe
stop" mode. The component which caused the test stop failure
must be replaced instantly. In order to be able to open the safe-
ty doors the media must be switched off.
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Spindle
1.4 Spindle
1.4.1 Spindle drive
In all automatic modes of operation the spindle drive must not
be operated without clamped tool.
In setting-up operation the spindle may also be operated with-
out clamped spindle at reduced speed.
1.4.2 Obligatory measures to secure the spindle life

The motorized spindle is subject to a operating time related wear. To
reduce this wear to a minimum and to ensure the guaranteed maxi-
mum spindle life, the execution of the following measures is abso-
lutely essential.
Warm-up program Grease distribution program

Requirements of • Permitted for the maximum spindle speed
WARM_UP_TOOL: • Length <=150 mm
• WARM_UP_TOOL in the magazine
The "WARM_UP_TOOL" is defined in the GUD 4. After starting the
following programmes it will be loaded into the spindle automatically:
WARM_UP_SPINDLE
GREASE_DISTRIBUTION
Clean_prg
Start manually, after spindle Spindle standstill > 7 days, but Spindle standstill > 1 month or
standstill time: maximal 1 months spindle change
Message to control panel Warning: warm-up program for Warning: grease distribution pro-
spindle necessary (program must gram for spindle necessary (pro-
be started by operator) gram must be started by operator)
Select via: WARM_UP_SPINDLE GREASE_DISTRIBUTION
Full depth Warm-up program was success- Grease distribution program was
fully carried out by the operator. successfully carried out by the
operator.
Runtime approx. 20 min approx. 60 min
ATTENTION: If these measures are not taken this will void the
spindle warranty.
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Moving components
1.5 Moving components
See chapter Safety signs!
Despite open and movable protective devices certain movement can

be carried out for servicing purposes. Precondition is the selection of
a corresponding mode of operation.
Operating mode 2
If the protective device is open - any movements can only be made
with the hand-held controller and acknowledge buttons.
- any axis movements can only be made at 1.4 m/min or in incre-
ments of 10 mm maximum,
- the spindle speed is limited to 35 rpm,
Operating mode 3
allows the use of the machine with manual or automatic control sys-
tem with open protective equipment under the following conditions:
- Any movements can only be made with actuated acknowledge
button.
- Maximum axis speed is 1.9 m/min
- The spindle speed is limited to 140 rpm.
- Complex machine functions (e.g. tool change) are deactivated.
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Protective devices for machine components
1.6 Protective devices for machine components

These protective devices are for the purpose of guarding connected
devices or internal parts of the installation.
1.6.1 Electrical safety devices

The following fuse elements are in use:
• motor protection switch
• Automatic circuit breakers
1.6.2 Excess temperature

All feed motors are fitted with excess temperature sensors to prevent
damage caused by overheating.
If the motor temperature of 72 °C is reached, the machine must

be stopped due to temperature pre-warning signal, then the
spindle is stopped after 2 seconds.
1.6.3 Lubrication and cleaning program

Cleaning program Prior to starting the cleaning program make sure that
runtime: approx. 3 min this program can be carried out collision-free. Eliminate
any interference contours (clamping fixture, workpiece,
etc.) in the work area.
The CLEAN_PRG must be run once a day. This program is stored in

the parts program folder and has to selected manually. Precondition
is that the tool in the spindle is permitted for maximal speed.
Starting this program will initiate the following process.
• All the magazine tool pockets are cleaned.
• All the tool shafts are brushed.
• Then the X and Y axis trace the complete stroke one after an-
other.
The Z-axis is to be advanced all the way once a day to

strip off the axis guide.
automatic cleaning program If CLEAN_PRG is not run a reduced lubricating and cleaning pro-
gram is run automatically with the first NC start of the day. The Y-
axis is not moved. The Z-axis traverses back into the tunnel. If the
spindle has been idle for over 4 hours a spindle warm-up cycle is
started by the NC start.
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Control cabinets
1.7 Control cabinets

The internal temperature of the central unit and of the drive controller
is kept constant by a cooling system and temperature sensor.
The switch cabinet inner temperature is also monitored by means of
a temperature sensor. If the internal temperature of the control cabi-
net exceeds 45 °C, the machine will stop "at the end of cycle".
For information on setting the temperature display- and the switch

device refer to the manufacturer's instructions (subsupplier's docu-
mentation).
The control cabinet doors have to be kept closed for the following
reasons:
• the control cabinet is cooled by a closed air circuit
• the cooling units are switched off when the doors are opened
• for safety reasons (live components !)
• for protection reasons (electromagnetic compatibility)
The control cabinet doors can be locked to prevent unauthorized
opening.
See chapter "Safety signs"!
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Safety cut-out
1.8 Safety cut-out

Prior to any works on motors or other electrical equipment it is
essential to switch off the main switch and to secure it against
unintentional reconnection by using a padlock.
Safety shut-down means that the machine is switched off for safety
reasons prior to beginning any service, repair or similar work.
Make sure that a safety cut off is performed only at the end of a pro-
gram or cycle or when the machine is the service position, except in
the event of an emergency. This prevents damage to tools and
workpieces and the machine can be restarted normally.
In the service position any hanging axes can be supported or se-
cured with locking pins, and therefore any maintenance works car-
ried out safely.
Operating control se-

quence:
Prior to starting operation all vertical axes must either be fully

lowered or prevented against dropping.
See chapter Safety signs!
Program stop
"Machine Off",
load voltages are disconnected
(drives, hydraulic and pneumatic system)
Unlock desired safety door The lamp of the actuated key lights up or the corresponding field in
the HMI user interface is highlighted.
The desired safety doors must be opened prior to switching off

the machine (main switch OFF) as the safety switches are
Open safety doors. locked once the power supply is switched off.
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Safety cut-out
Close the 3/2-way directional control valve on the pneumatic

supply and protect it against unauthorized opening using a pad-
lock!
The 3/2-way directional control valve on the pneumatic supply is to

be actuated manually.
By closing the valve the machine is disconnected from pneumatic
supply thus discharging pressure from the machine.
Deactivate the main switch on the electrical cabinet and secure

it with a padlock to prevent accidental reactivation.
Machine is de-energized from the main switch.

Except:
• main switch remote-controlled mechanism
• switch cabinet lighting
• 230 V mains socket
Attach warning signs!!!
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Safety cut-out
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2 Control panels ...................................................................................................................... 2 – 5
2.1 Operator's controls on the main control panel ................................................................. 2 – 5

2.1.1 Machine control panel ............................................................................................................ 2 – 6
2.1.2 Push button panel .................................................................................................................. 2 – 13
2.1.2 Interfaces / additional elements ............................................................................................. 2 – 15
2.2 Control panel at setup station ............................................................................................ 2 – 16
2.3 Main switch ........................................................................................................................... 2 – 18
2.4 Pallet changer / pallet / part ................................................................................................ 2 – 19

2.4.1 Maximal part size ................................................................................................................... 2 – 20
2.4.2 Program allocation pallet ........................................................................................................ 2 – 21
2.4.3 Pallet changer interference contours ..................................................................................... 2 – 24
2.5 Chip conveyor ...................................................................................................................... 2 – 25
2.6 Hand-held controller (option).............................................................................................. 2 – 26
2.6.1 general ................................................................................................................................... 2 – 26
2.6.2 Operator control elements on hand-held controller ................................................................ 2 – 27
2.6.3 Connecting the hand-held controller ...................................................................................... 2 – 28
2.6.3.1 On the main control panel ...................................................................................................... . 2 – 28
2.6.3.2 Access box PN for the hand-held controller ........................................................................... . 2 – 29
2.6.4 Operation with the hand-held controller ................................................................................. 2 – 30
2.7 Tool changing control panel ............................................................................................... 2 – 32
2.7.1 Hand-held controller on the tool change panel....................................................................... 2 – 35
2.7.2 Operating the additional magazine......................................................................................... 2 – 37
2.7.2.1 general ................................................................................................................................... . 2 – 37
2.7.2.2 Operating modes .................................................................................................................... . 2 – 39
2.7.2.3 Traversing the axes ................................................................................................................ . 2 – 40
2.7.2.4 Program control ...................................................................................................................... . 2 – 41
2.7.2.5 Setup function ........................................................................................................................ . 2 – 42
2.8 Operating modes .................................................................................................................. 2 – 44
2.8.1 general ................................................................................................................................... 2 – 44
2.8.2 Machine operating modes ...................................................................................................... 2 – 44
2.8.3 NC operating modes .............................................................................................................. 2 – 45
2.8.3.1 NC operating mode selection ................................................................................................. . 2 – 45
2.8.3.2 NC operating mode "SETUP"................................................................................................. . 2 – 46
2.8.3.3 NC operating mode "MDA"..................................................................................................... . 2 – 46
2.8.3.4 NC operating mode "AUTO" .................................................................................................. . 2 – 47
2.8.3.5 Machine functions .................................................................................................................. . 2 – 48
2.9 Switching on/Switching off ................................................................................................. 2 – 49
2.9.1 Switching on ........................................................................................................................... 2 – 49
2.9.2 Return machine to home position .......................................................................................... 2 – 50
2.9.3 Starting the machining center ................................................................................................ 2 – 51
2.9.4 Continuing the operating sequence following a fault stop ...................................................... 2 – 52
2.9.5 Stopping the machining center instantly................................................................................. 2 – 53
2.9.6 Stopping the spindle ............................................................................................................... 2 – 53
2.9.7 Switching off machining center .............................................................................................. 2 – 54
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2.10 Diagnosis .............................................................................................................................. 2 – 55

2.10.1 Display and signaling units ..................................................................................................... 2 – 55
2.10.2 Dialog boxes ........................................................................................................................... 2 – 56
2.10.3 Faults and messages ............................................................................................................. 2 – 56
2.10.4 Telediagnostic service MFD (option) ...................................................................................... 2 – 58
2.10.5 Error analysis following a collision or fault .............................................................................. 2 – 61
2.11 Axes ....................................................................................................................................... 2 – 62
2.11.1 Configuration of axes.............................................................................................................. 2 – 62
2.11.2 Axis switch .............................................................................................................................. 2 – 63
2.11.3 Asynchronous axes ................................................................................................................ 2 – 63
2.11.4 Referencing the axes.............................................................................................................. 2 – 63
2.11.5 Traversing axes ...................................................................................................................... 2 – 64
2.11.5.1 On the main control panel ...................................................................................................... 2 – 64
2.11.5.2 Traversing with hand-held controller ...................................................................................... 2 – 67
2.11.6 Spindle .................................................................................................................................... 2 – 70
2.11.6.1 Synchronize spindle................................................................................................................ 2 – 70
2.11.6.2 Spindle position ...................................................................................................................... 2 – 70
2.12 HMI ......................................................................................................................................... 2 – 71
2.13 Screen area "Prepare" ......................................................................................................... 2 – 72
2.13.1 Screen mask "Switch-on conditions" ...................................................................................... 2 – 73
2.13.2 Screen mask "Cycle types" .................................................................................................... 2 – 74
2.13.3 Function deselection............................................................................................................... 2 – 77
2.13.4 Setting data ............................................................................................................................ 2 – 78
2.13.4.1 Presetting ............................................................................................................................... 2 – 78
2.13.4.2 Coolant ................................................................................................................................... 2 – 79
2.13.4.3 Setting values for spindle collet clamp ................................................................................... 2 – 80
2.13.4.4 Loading ................................................................................................................................... 2 – 81
2.14 Screen area "Manual mode" ................................................................................................ 2 – 82
2.14.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 2 – 82
2.14.2 Setup screen "Special functions"............................................................................................ 2 – 83
2.14.3 Other screen masks for setup functions................................................................................. 2 – 84
2.15 Screen mask area "Diagnostics" ........................................................................................ 2 – 85
2.15.1 Screen mask "Alarm" ............................................................................................................. 2 – 85
2.15.2 Screen mask "Alarm analysis"................................................................................................ 2 – 86
2.15.3 Screen area "HW diagnosis" .................................................................................................. 2 – 87
2.15.3.1 Screen mask "ASi diagnosis" ................................................................................................. 2 – 87
2.15.3.2 Screen mask "ASI safety diagnosis" ...................................................................................... 2 – 88
2.15.3.3 Screen mask "Hardware configuration" .................................................................................. 2 – 89
2.15.3.4 Screen mask "TCP/IP" ........................................................................................................... 2 – 89
2.15.4 Screen mask "GSD" (option) .................................................................................................. 2 – 90
2.16 Screen area "Process" ......................................................................................................... 2 – 92
2.16.1 Screen mask "Part status" ...................................................................................................... 2 – 92
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2.17 Screen area "Maintenance" ................................................................................................. 2 – 93

2.17.1 Screen mask "Language" ....................................................................................................... 2 – 93
2.17.2 Lamps check .......................................................................................................................... 2 – 93
2.17.3 Screen mask "Password" ....................................................................................................... 2 – 94
2.17.4 Screen area "Service" ............................................................................................................ 2 – 95
2.17.4.1 Screen mask "Axes"............................................................................................................... . 2 – 95
2.17.5 Screen mask "PLC/NC status" ............................................................................................... 2 – 96
2.17.6 Screen mask "Version" .......................................................................................................... 2 – 97
2.17.7 Screen mask "Safety"............................................................................................................. 2 – 97
2.17.8 Screen mask "Operating data" ............................................................................................... 2 – 98
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Operator's controls on the main control panel
2 Control panels
It is possible to connect more than one control panel to a control sys-
tem. To prevent the control panel from being operated from two dif-
ferent points at the same time, only one control panel is active. De-
pending on models and options, the access right is received via key-
operated switch or by pressing the key.
2.1 Operator's controls on the main control panel

Main control panel
A Display
B Keyboard
C Machine control panel
D Push button panel
E Port for hand-held
controller
Enablement button,
Main control panel,
Terminating connector
(on the side)
(on the rear side)
For functions and operation of the LCD-display, the keyboard and

number pad, please refer to the specifications of the control system
manufacturer.
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2.1.1 Machine control panel

Individual actions on the machine tools, for example traversing the
axes, can be triggered only via the machine control panel
Below, the operating elements of the machine control panel are ex-
plained.
For better understanding, the individual operator's controls were
summarized in function blocks here.
1 Emergency stop button
2 NC operating modes
3 Move at intervals
/increment
4 Program control
5 Customized key pad
6 Axis selection
7 Speed preselection in
fast traverse (G0)
8 Spindle control
9 Speed preselection in
feed (G1)
10 Key-operated switch
Operating elements of the

machine control panel
Emergency stop button
Emergency stop
Pressing the emergency stop button will initiate an emergency stop
for the machining module. This means that the drives are stopped
and switched off time-delayed, and the output voltages for the valves
are switched off. The hydraulic, pneumatic systems and coolant are
switched off.
For further information on the emergency stop,

see section Protective Devices.
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NC operating modes The NC operating mode selector keys are used to switch between
the different NC operating modes.
The operating mode selected is signaled and confirmed when the re-
levant LED lights.
Manual
Manual Data Automatic (Programs generated and executed block by

block)
Automatic
Single block (in conjunction with automatic or MDA mode.)
Taking over current positions as travel sets.
This operating mode is used to reposition the tool at the point of in-
terruption. (In conjunction with JOG)
The operating mode is used to reference the axis individually. (In

conjunction with JOG)
Incremental dimension Presetting for the various increments during incremental feed mode.
Prescribed variable increments
Increment 1 to 10000 smallest units.

to
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Program control
Reset. Faults are cleared. The control system is reset. The program
is aborted.
Program stop, immediate stop
Start button in all operating modes.
Customized buttons
Acknowledge fault
Acknowledgement key for pending faults that do not relate to the
CNC (e.g. limit switch faults, manometric switch faults etc.). Any exis-
ting faults are cleared after eliminating the errors and after pressing
this key.
LED permanently lit:
• Fault pending
Any CNC faults must be cleared with "CNC Reset" or "NCK Power
On", depending on the Siemens specifications.
Return to home position

Moving the machining center into a defined position.
A running user program is interrupted with stop at end of cycle, then
the system moves to home position.
Referencing is initiated for non-referenced axes.
LED flashing:
• Home position is approached
• Home position reached or available
Caution! – Upon expiration of an internal timer a lubrication program

is activated once the machine is in home position and an automatic
program is active.
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Tool change position approach

Starting is only possible from home position.
This key is used to align the spindle. X-, Z- axis move to tool change
position.
Position for loading or unloading tools directly into or from the spind-
le.
LED flashing:
• Tool change position being approached
• Tool change position reached
High-pressure coolant ON/OFF
Switches on/off the high-pressure coolant.
After switching it off the coolant valves remain switched off until:
• the button is pressed again
• a new tool is loaded
• if coolant is switched on
Coolant supply ON/OFF
Switches on/off the coolant supply.
The coolant supply remains switched off until:
• the button is pressed again
• a new tool is loaded
• if coolant is switched on
Coolant gun
Switches on/off the coolant supply to the coolant gun.
• Coolant supply to the coolant gun is switched on.
Spindle collet clamp
Clamps/unclamps the spindle collet clamp.
The spindle collet clamp can only unclamped if the door is open. If a
tool is available in the spindle it must be held.
• Spindle collet clamp is clamped.
LED flashing:
• Spindle collet clamp is unclamped.
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Work area door

Lock/unlock the work area door
• Door lock is released
Setup station door (option)
Opening and closing of the automatic setup station door.
• Door is open.
Further safety doors are unlocked via the setup screens.
Risk of bodily injury caused by shearing and crushing during

setup
When setting the machine up with the safety door open:
− Only use specialized personnel who are familiar with the
resulting dangers
− Use test equipment which can be read from a safe distance
− Avoid staying inside the machine interior or, if necessary,
remain a safe distance from moving machine parts
Spindle
Spindle speed preselection 100%. The spindle speed can be re-
duced or increased in steps of 5% by using the following two buttons.
The maximal limits here are 50% or 120% of the preset spindle
speed.
• Spindle is rotating
Spindle – 5 %
By pressing the key the current spindle speed is reduced by 5%,
however, only to a maximum of 50% of the preset spindle speed.
• Spindle speed reduction active
Spindle + 5 %
By pressing the button the current spindle speed is increased by 5%,
however, only to a maximum of 120% of the preset spindle speed.
• Spindle speed increase active
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Axis selection Traversing movements of individual axes can be executed following

previous selection of the relevant axis.
By pressing an axis selection key the relevant axis is selected, if this
is permitted.
Axes
The axes are traversed according to the marking "A+“, „Z+“, „Y+“,
„X–",… .
… (The LED of the selected axis key lights up)
From those axes that cannot be traversed directly the currently selec-
ted axis is displayed in the machine layout in the header.
Use the "Next axis" key to select any of these axes.

Use the + or – button on the axis key block to traverse the axis dis-
played there in the corresponding direction.
• In positive direction with the "+" key

• In negative direction with the "–"
Multiple axes can be traversed at the same time.
Fast traverse
If this button is pressed while traversing the axes manually any axes
are traversed in fast traverse.
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Fast traverse speed
Fast traverse override (G0)

The rotary switch with lock positions makes it possible to reduce or
increase the parameterized fast traverse rate.
Control range:
0% - 100% of the parameterized value.
Increment:
1, 2, 3, 5,10 and further increments of 10 at a time
Spindle Control:
Spindle Off
Switches off the spindle. Acts as instant stop.
Spindle On
Switches on the spindle.
Feed control
Feed override (G1)

The rotary switch with lock positions makes it possible to reduce or
increase the programmed feed rate.
Control range
0 - 120 % of the programmed value.
Feed stop
This button is used to switch off the feed. Acts as instant stop during
feed.
Feed start
This button is used to start the feed.
Key-operated switch
Thanks to three different-colored keys, black, green, red, the key-

operated switch is used to access the three lowest access levels.
Black: Access level 6 -> (key-operated switch position 1)
Green: Access level 5 -> (key-operated switch position 2)
Red: Access level 4 -> (key-operated switch position 3)
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2.1.2 Push button panel
Operating control elements

Machine off:
All media (load voltages, drive voltages, hydraulic system, coolant
and pneumatic system) are switched off.
The light in the "Machine On" button goes out.
Machine on
Voltage is applied to drive controllers, executive devices, limit swit-
ches, etc. irrespective of the operating mode
Lamp flashing:
• All fluids (Hydraulic fluid, Pneumatic fluid; etc.) are under
pressure
Lamp permanently lit:
• The machine is ready to operate, all fluids are ready
Bridging
Pressing the key will bridge the emergency stop on the hand-held
controller. (Necessary for connecting the hand-held controller)
Machine lighting
Switches on/off the machine lighting in any operating mode.
Mode selector
• Operating mode 1
For information on the relevant operating modes on the machine

see "machine operating modes"
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2.1.1 Additional operator control elements on the tool change station

Key on tool change station
Key to select tool change. Even during machining tool change can be
preselected using this key. The next available tool in the machining
program is then not loaded until tool change has been completed or
the button is pressed again.
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2.1.2 Interfaces / additional elements

Hand-held controller socket
Connection option for hand-held controller.
If no hand-held controller is connected, the terminating connector

provided must be plugged on as otherwise the "emergency stop" on
the hand-held controller cannot be reset.
Enabling button
When traversing axes with safety doors open in operating mode 2 or
3 either the confirm button on the main control panel or the confirm
button on the hand-held controller must be pressed! When pressing
the enabling button on the main control panel the terminating
connector must be connected to the port for the hand-held controller.
Foot switch on the work area door

The foot switch serves for blowing free the display window in the
work area door.
Foot switch on the tool loading station

Keep the foot switch pressed:
• The tool gripper unclamps
• The tool can be loaded/unloaded
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Control panel at setup station
2.2 Control panel at setup station

The G-module is loaded manually at the setup station. The control
panel shown below is available.
Control panel at setup sta-
tion
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Control panel at setup station
Operating elements of the auxiliary

control panel
Emergency stop
Pressing the button will initiate an emergency stop for the machining
module. This means that the drives are stopped and switched off
time-delayed, and the output voltages for the valves are switched off.
The hydraulic, pneumatic systems and coolant are switched off.
Acknowledge part change

Any part change must be acknowledged. This is done after the part
change by pressing this button.
Lamp flashes:
• Acknowledgement of part change required
Lamp lights up:
• Part change acknowledged; part is still in work area
Enablement button
If safety doors are open the couplings can only be actuated if this but-
ton is pressed at the same time.
(This is no confirm button for traversing axes.)
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Main switch
2.3 Main switch

Main switch
Switch on / off supply voltage for the machining unit.
Weekend operation mode activation (optional)

When the main switch is switched off, the weekend mode can be ac-
tivated by turning the keylock switch.
After a specified time (t = 1 s – 100 h) set on a time relay in the
electrical cabinet, the machine is switched on automatically. The ON
time is specified in the HMI area under "Prepare", "Setting", "Preset-
ting"
The following electrical circuits remain live even when the line
disconnector is disconnected:
• Switch cabinet lighting
• Main switch remote control
• socket-outlets
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Pallet changer / pallet / part
2.4 Pallet changer / pallet / part

Pallet Foot switch for releasing the locating pin.
Once the locating pin is released the pallet can be rotated by hand.
By letting go the foot switch and with correct pallet position (0°, 90°,
180°, 270°) the locating pin is automatically inserted into the pallet
and prevents the pallet from twisting.
Functions on the setup station (clamp/unclamp, pallet change) can
only be performed if the pallet is in 0° position.
The GROB Company has no influence on the constructional de-

sign of the clamping fixture and the fluid connection of hydrau-
lic system of the machine. In case of malfunction, escaping hyd-
raulic fluid under high pressure as well as crush and shear
points on the clamping fixture can cause injury.
The hydraulic clamping system is equipped with prototype-
tested components able to withstand a maximum pressure of
250 bars in case of malfunction.
Safety instructions to minimize potential hazards
► Any devices/clamping fixture must be designed for maximum
pressure.
► The device/clamping fixture must not exceed the maximum part
size.
► Proceed with utmost care when designing, tooling and clamping
the parts.
► Check the device/clamping fixture after assembly with a minimum
pressure of 250 bars on a test stand outside the machine. How-
ever, if a hydraulic fluid leak occurs, stop the test immediately and
Important information for ascertain the cause.
using a hydraulically actua- ► Check the device/clamping fixture after tooling with closed work
ted device/clamping fixture area door with maximum system pressure of the machine, and
watch for leaking hydraulic fluid. However, if a hydraulic fluid leak
occurs, stop the test immediately and ascertain the cause.
► Prepare an operating instruction for the operators.
► Train and instruct the operators properly.
► Instruct new/temporary workers on the machine about the risks.
► Wear personal protective equipment (eye protection, hand guard).
► The device/clamping fixture and the machine must be operated by
one person only.
► Ensure safe placement of the machine.
► As far as possible, close the work area door before starting the
clamping process.
► Only start the clamping process after making sure, that no parts
of the body are within the clamping or swing radius of the de-
vice/clamping fixture.
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2.4.1 Maximal part size

The maximal part size is subject to the following restrictions.
A-axis and B-axis rotate the

part.
50 Upper edge of pallet above A-axis center

from middle of A-axis
for dry machining
Ball
for dry machi-
In case of dry machining a blowout rail is to be installed above the

spindle to limit the part size.
max.
Only B-axis rotates the part.
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2.4.2 Program allocation pallet

Before a pallet can be inserted into the work area it must have been
allocated a machining program.
This is implemented in the screen 'Type configuration' and 'Part sta-
tus'.
Type configuration:
Select "JOG" mode.
Prog.- Press the "Prog.list“ softkey. The program list with the programs allo-
list cated to a type are displayed.
Use the cursor keys to select the desired type number.
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Select program Press the "Select program" softkey.
Select the program to be allocated in the desired path, and confirm

with "OK".
The selected program is allocated to the corresponding type and en-

tered in this screen.
• Column 1: part type number
• Column 2: program folder with program name
• Column 3: allocated machining channel
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Part type status: Call the part status screen in the HMI area under the process.
Program selection
Select the NC program manually:
• No => In cycle type "Automatic continuous cycle" the NC pro-
gram allocated via the type preselection is selected.
• Yes => after the pallet change the program must be selected
manually.
Cycle type "Automatic continuous cycle" must have been desel-
ected.
Part status display
For each part in the machine the following data are provided:
• location of the part
• type number: part type allocated in screen "Type configuration"
• program folder: the folder that contains the NC program
• program name: name of the NC program
• Part status
• finished part = 1 ; unmachined part = 0
• position of the pallets
Activate modificati- If the modification mode is active the status information, except the
on mode location, can be modified manually.
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2.4.3 Pallet changer interference contours
Maximum device diameter = 600 mm with sickle-shaped flat

Radius of action pallet changer = 1420 mm
Radius of action B-axis = 600 mm
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Chip conveyor
2.5 Chip conveyor

In order for the chip conveyor to be switched on using the preset
times for on time and pause time in setting screens "Coolant" and
"Special functions" the switch on the back of the machine must be
switched on.
Chip conveyor
(Switch is located at the back of the machine.)
1 Normal operation for advance motion of the chip

conveyor.
0 Chip conveyor is switched off.
1-> Return motion of the chip conveyor, in case chip got
stuck. For return motion of the chip conveyor the rotary
switch must be held in position "1- >". Precondition: chip
conveyor is switched on.
During automatic operation the rotary switch must be in position "1".

Otherwise, after 1 minute the message
Chip conveyor switch not in position "1"
After 10 minutes a fault is initiated and the same message is dis-
played.
If the chip conveyor is blocked, it stops instantly. It is then necessary
to operate the drive for a short term in reverse direction using the
reversing switch to unblock the chip conveyor..
Chip conveyor
Switches on/off the chip conveyor.
Filter drive
(Switch is located at the back of the machine.)
Button for moving the filtering web.
In automatic mode the filtering web is clocked on automatically. In
case of increased contamination of the web it can be moved using
the button shown on the left.
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Hand-held controller (option)
2.6 Hand-held controller (option)

2.6.1 general
Hand-held controller
(Hand-held controller)
In order to operate the appliance, the authorization (access rights)

must be requested. The access right is changed by the actuation of
the key and after a defined waiting time automatically to the hand-
held controller.
The value of the feedrate override potentiometer is only active if it is

less than or equal to the value set at the main control panel.
The hand-held controller possesses the same menu structure as the

main control panel and offers touch-screen operation.
The main control panel and the hand-held controller are connected in
parallel and they have always the same user interface. If the machine
is operated from the hand-held controller the interface of the main
control panel changes accordingly.
Detailed specifications regarding the functions and operation of con-

trol panel can be found in the SIEMENS operating manual.
The hand-held controller is a plug-in device. The emergency

stop button on the hand-held controller is no longer active if the
controller is disconnected. Therefore it is essential to remove a
disconnected hand-held controller from the machine to prevent
that an emergency stop key is pressed that has no function!
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2.6.2 Operator control elements on hand-held controller

Emergency stop
By pressing this button an emergency stop for the module is initiated,
i.e., the drives are stopped and switched off time-delayed, and the
output voltages for the valves are switched off. The hydraulic, pneu-
matic systems and coolant are switched off.
Enabling button
The two 3-step enablement buttons are located on the right and left
side of the hand-held controller. The following positions are available:
• Released (not pressed)
• Enabling (intermediate position)
• Panic (fully pressed)
Moving axis with the safety door open can only be carried out with the
hand-held controller if the confirm button is pressed (precondition:
BA2 or BA3 selected).
Feed override/fast traverse override
The rotary switch with lock settings overrides the speed programmed
(feed or fast traverse).
At high speed, the programmed speed is not exceeded even when
the setting is higher.
Control range:
• 0 - 120% of the programmed value
When traversing with open safety doors, speed is reduced depending

on the operating mode.
(see section "Machine operating mode")
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Direction keys
Traversing in the negative or positive direction of the selected axis.

The both upper keys are used to perform fast traverse movements.
The lowest keys are used to move the axes in JOG-mode.
The keys located in the middle have the same functions as the soft-
keys on the side.
2.6.3 Connecting the hand-held controller
If the emergency stop button on the hand-held controller is acti-

ve, the hand-held controller must not be connected  An
emergency stop for the machining center is initiated.
2.6.3.1 On the main control panel
Connecting the hand-held controller to the hand-held controller

socket:
• Keep button "Bridge emergency stop hand-held controller" pres-
sed. The emergency stop of the hand-held controller is bridged.
• Disconnect the plug from the port.
• Connect the hand-held controller.
• Release the button "Bridge emergency stop hand-held controller".
If the plug is removed from the port without actuating the button, an
emergency stop is initiated.
To unplug proceed correspondingly.
The emergency stop key on the hand-held controller is not acti-

ve when the controller is unplugged. Therefore it is essential to
remove a disconnected hand-held controller from the machine
to prevent that an emergency stop key is pressed that has no
function!
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2.6.3.2 Access box PN for the hand-held controller

If the hand-held controller is connected to the access box it is used
as tool change control panel. Then, only the functions for performing
the tool change are possible.
If the hand-held controller is to be used for traversing axes it must be
connected to the main control panel.
The access box Plus PN for the hand-held controller is hot-plug acti-
ve. This means that the hand-held controller can be connected or
disconnected while the machine is running without causing an
emergency stop.
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2.6.4 Operation with the hand-held controller

The hand-held controller is not yet active although it is connected.
The access right is changed by the actuation of the key automatically
to the hand-held controller.
The "Recall" key located on the opposite side is used to prohibit the
requested access rights.
By virtue of the small dimensions of the screen, the double softkey

bar can only be represented as simple softkey bar when the hand-
held controller is active. The "extension key" is used to switch
between the upper and lower line of the softkey bar.
See screens below.
Screen with upper softkey bar.
Screen with lower softkey bar.
The functions are carried out with the two vertical softkey bars to the
right of the screen.
Left column = left side; right column =right side.
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Axes
To select an axis on the HT8 press the "U" key.
Then press softkey "Axis selection".
Use the softkey on the right of the screen to traverse the axes.
Use the softkeys "Axis –" and "Axis +" to display further available
axes.
This key is used to exit the "hardware keys activation" as well as the
"axis selection" screen.
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Tool changing control panel
2.7 Tool changing control panel
For any detailed information on functions and operation of this control

panels, see the operating manual of the Beckhoff Company.
Control panel on
tool changing station
Key-
board
The control panel on the tool changing station is only used for loading
and unloading tools, as well as for setup movements on the additio-
nal magazine. The loading or unloading process is described in detail
in chapter "Tool management".
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Operating control elements

Emergency stop
Pressing the mushroom-head pushbutton switch will initiate an
emergency stop for the machining module. This means that the dri-
ves are stopped and switched off time-delayed, and the output volta-
ges for the valves are switched off. The hydraulic, pneumatic sys-
tems and coolant are switched off.
Activating the load point
Lamp lights up:
• Load point is active
• Door is unlocked
Lamp flashing:
• Unlocking door is requested; another process is still active.
Clear fault
This button is used to clear faults of the machining CNC. It corres-
ponds to the "ALARM CANCEL" button on the main control panel.
Lamp flashing:
• Fault is pending on the machining CNC.
Operating mode 2
Selects operating mode on the additional magazine.
In operating mode 2, traversing with the hand-held controller with o-
pen safety doors is possible.
The holding fixture for the positive taper lock must always be
provided with a coolant pipe.
Otherwise, it may not be possible to prevent damage to the mo-
torized spindle.
If no maximum speed is input when loading a tool, a fault is output

when the tool is changed into the spindle.
This is intended to prevent tools from being operated at an unaccep-
tably high spindle speed.
The user must ensure that the actual tool capacity of the maga-
zine agrees with the magazine table. No automatic control is
possible!!!
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Danger!
High spindle speed and/or the use of too large tools may cause
tool breaks. The protective covering cannot hold back the tool
fragments.
Risk of severe injuries!
It is essential to observe the maximum tool diameters and ma-
ximum speed (see tool data in the tool layout).
Make sure to observe the maximum permissible load for the tool
magazine. Otherwise, the forces applied may become too high
and lead to breakages in the magazine. Therefore machine-
dependent limit values are defined.
The specified limit values are included in the machine documentation

=> Chapter
=> NC Data sheets
=> Tool data sheet
Likewise, the limit values can be found on the danger sign on the
machine.
For further information on the tool change panel, see the chapter
"Tool management".
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2.7.1 Hand-held controller on the tool change panel
Axis selection /
increments
Traversing
Hand-held controller
Enabling but-
ton
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Operator control elements on hand-held

controller
Enabling button
The 3-step enable key is located on the handle side of the hand-held
controller. The following positions are available:
• Release (not pressed)
• Enabling (intermediate position, key vibrates)
• Panic (fully pressed)
Any movements with open safety door with the hand-held controller
can only be made if the enable key is pressed in intermediate positi-
on. (Requirement: operating mode 2 is selected on the additional
magazine).
Axis selection
Traversing movements of individual axes can be executed following
previous selection of the relevant axis.
X traverse the X-axis continuously
Y traverse the Y-axis continuously
X 0,1 traverse the X-axis in increments of 0.1 mm
Y 0,1 traverse the Y-axis in increments of 0.1 mm
Direction keys
Traversing in the negative or positive direction of the selected axis.
In case of incremental traversing the axis stops after the selected in-
crement even if the key is pressed. For the next step, the key has to
be pressed again.
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2.7.2 Operating the additional magazine

2.7.2.1 general
The screen offers touch screen operation.

Start screen
To get to the operating area press the softkey "CNC".
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Pressing the softkey "Machine" will switch the display to the main
control screen. The main control screen and the screen for the addi-
tional magazine are connected in parallel and have the same inter-
face.
To return to the operator interface for the additional magazine move

the mouse pointer all the way to the top.
Thus, the bar shown below is displayed on the upper border of the
screen.
By closing or minimizing the screen the "TwinCat" interface for opera-

ting the additional magazine is displayed.
By pressing the softkey "Back" the display always jumps back to the
previous level.
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2.7.2.2 Operating modes
The operating modes described here are the modes for the additional
magazine and not for the complete machine.
Press the "Operating mode" softkey
A pull down menu opens, and the desired operating mode can be se-
lected.
Automatic: operating mode for normal operation of the control sys-

tem.
Manual: operating mode for setting up the magazine.
Manual block: operating mode for testing individual program blocks.
Homing: all axes of the additional magazine are equipped with abso-
lute encoders and need not be referenced.
Precondition for changing the operating mode: interlinked operation

off.
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2.7.2.3 Traversing the axes
Select "manual mode".
Select the axis to be traversed by clicking on the axis in the screen.
The selected axis is highlighted in blue.

The feedrate is adjusted by means of a slider in the screen.
Setting range between 0% and 100%.
The currently selected speed is displayed above the slider.
Traversing the selected axis in the negative or positive direction.
Use the button shown left to toggle between normal speed (yellow
button) and fast traverse (orange button).
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2.7.2.4 Program control
Start:
- starts the selected program in automatic mode.
- starts the entered block in manual block mode.
- starts homing in homing mode.
Stop: any automatic functions and programs are stopped instantly.
Reset: clears pending NC faults on the additional magazine, and re-

sets the current NC program on the additional magazine.
Note: An NC program running in the work area is not reset. NC faults
on the machining unit must also be cleared there.
Clear fault: clears any pending faults on the additional magazine

Note: Faults on the machining unit must also be cleared there.
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2.7.2.5 Setup function
Confirm the softkey "Setup screens"
The relevant highlighted field shows the current switching status.
Seup screen"General" (general)
• Machine: switches the machine on/off (media)

• Magazine loading door: locks/unlocks the magazine loading door.
• Interlinked operation: during normal operation the magazine is
operated together with the machining unit. For that purpose inter-
linked operation is active. When the machine is switched on in-
terlinked operation is selected automatically.
If the magazine is to be viewed separately, make sure to switch
off here.
• Door to disc-type tool magazine: unlocks the door on the disc ty-
pe tool magazine.
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Setup screen "Tool holder" (tool holder)
• Tool holder: clamps / unclamps the tool holder.

• Turning unit: semiautomatic traversing of the turning unit to home
or transfer position.
• Holding unit: advances / returns the holding unit.
• G350 Magazine actuator: opens/closes the magazine tool pocket
at the transfer station.
Setup screen "Special" (special)
(special function)
• Emergency stop: acknowledges an emergency stop status

• Safety Test Dina: only for commissioning purposes
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Operating modes
2.8 Operating modes

2.8.1 general
There is a difference between the machine operating modes that are
to be selected using the mode selector and the NC operating modes
that are selected using the NC operating mode keys on the machine
control panel.
2.8.2 Machine operating modes

Mode selector
Operating mode 1
Operating mode with operator safety. If the key-operated switch is set
in this position, all NC operating modes can be selected using the
corresponding keys.
Operating mode 2
allows the manual traversing of the machine with protective devices
open. The "SETUP" NC operating mode must be selected. The follo-
wing conditions apply:
− Any movements can only be made if the enablement button is
pressed (hand-held controller or main control panel).
− Any axis movements can only be made at 1.4 m/min or in incre-
ments of 10 mm maximum.
− The spindle speed is limited to 35 rpm.
Operating mode 3
allows the use of the machine in the NC operating modes "MDA" and
"Automatic" with the protective devices open under the following con-
ditions:
− Any movements are only made if the enablement button is pressed
(hand-held controller or main control panel).
− The maximum axis speed is 1,9 m/min
− The spindle speed is limited to 140 rpm.
− Complex machine functions (e.g. tool change) are deactivated.
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Operating modes
2.8.3 NC operating modes

The JOG, MDA, and AUTOMATIC NC operating modes are defined
for Sinumerik control system operation. The NC operating modes are
selected via the operating mode keys on the machine control panel.
2.8.3.1 NC operating mode selection
The relevant NC operating mode, if permitted, is selected by pressing

an operating mode key. All other NC operating modes and functions
are deselected.
The selected NC operating mode is displayed on the monitor in the
operating mode field.
Operating mode
field
The selection is also signaled by the LED for the corresponding ope-
rating mode key lighting up. It is only possible to select the operating
mode if no "Start" command has been issued. An automatic startup
of the machine is not yet performed upon selection of the operating
mode.
Selection can also be made using the relevant symbol keys:
SETUP (JOG)
MDA
Automatic
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2.8.3.2 NC operating mode "SETUP"
In SETUP mode
• the control unit measuring system can be synchronized with the
machine (approach reference point)
• the machine can be set up, i.e. manual movements on the ma-
chine can be carried out using the prescribed buttons and hand-
wheels on the machine control panel and the hand-held control-
ler.
• manually-controlled movements of the machine can be executed
using the keys and handwheels provided on the machine control
panel and the hand-held controller during a pause in a part pro-
gram.
Further information may be found in SIEMENS" manufacturer's

documentation for the SINUMERIK 840 D.
2.8.3.3 NC operating mode "MDA"
In operating mode "MDA" (Manual Data Automatic) part programs

can be generated and carried out in sets. Specific actions can also
be entered into the control system in the form of individual parts pro-
gram blocks via the control keyboard.
Operating mode selection
The control system processes the block records entered once the
"CYCLE START" key is pressed.
CAUTION !
The same safety interlocks must be observed here as those ap-
plied during fully automatic operation. The preliminary conditi-
ons required are the same as those for fully-automated operati-
on. In the "MDA" operating modes, the automatic functions
(dispatch blocks) are active.

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2.8.3.4 NC operating mode "AUTO"
In "Automatic" mode the NC programs are processed fully automati-

cally.
Operating mode selection
The control system starts to execute the selected part program after
the "CYCLE START" is pressed.

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2.8.3.5 Machine functions
Single block selection

This function is used to execute a part program block by block.
Prerequisites:
Operating mode "MDA" or "AUTO" selected.

or
Select single block (deselect by pressing this key again)
The G-module processes the current program block in the active part
program. Program execution is stopped after this block has been
executed. The "CYCLE START" key must be pressed again to pro-
cess the next block.
Teach In
Use this function to transfer a manually selected position into the
TEACH-IN memory.
or +
Repos
Repositioning: Re-approaching the contour in setup mode.
If the machine leaves its programmed path after "CYCLE STOP" by
+ manually traversing it, the point where the path was left can be ap-
proached in a controlled manner with this function.
Otherwise, the machine is re-positioned directly to this position after
"CYCLE START" in automatic mode.
Repos" key -> traverse axes individually in "+" or "–" direction. The
movement is stopped automatically if the relevant axis has reached
the interrupt position.
Ref
Approach reference point in "SETUP" mode.
+
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Switching on/Switching off
2.9 Switching on/Switching off

2.9.1 Switching on
Prerequisites: • Doors closed
• No emergency stop
Operating sequence:
Switch on the main switch Control system runs up,
CNC and PLC start booting
The following surface appears in the display:
Switch on the machine

Voltage is applied to drive controllers, executive devices, limit swit-
ches, etc.
The units and drives run up,
"JOG" mode is active.
Lamp flashing:
• All fluids (Hydraulic fluid, Pneumatic fluid; etc.) are under pres-
sure
• The machine is ready to operate, all fluids are ready
Dialogue windows will be displayed, if the switch-on prerequisites are

not met.
The cause of the message must be eliminated before an automatic
program can be started.
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2.9.2 Return machine to home position

If the module is in an undefined position after eliminating the fault we
recommend continuing machining only after moving the system to
home position.
Prerequisites: • No fault pending

• Z-axis in enable area
• Machine layout selected
Operating sequence:
Select home position. Independent from the operating mode the ma-
chining module is traversed to home position.
Lamp flashing:
• Home position is selected and approached
• G-module is in home position
In setup mode the key must be kept pressed until home position is
reached. In automatic mode it is sufficient to press the key once.
It is not possible to traverse the additional magazine automatically to

a defined position, such as the home position. If the Y-axis of the ad-
ditional magazine is not on a retraction position any traversing com-
mand for an automatic sequence is not carried out
The Y-axis must then be traversed to a position 181 ± 10 in manual
mode.
The position of the X-axis of the additional magazine is irrelevant.
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2.9.3 Starting the machining center

Use this function to start the processing on the machining module in
all operating modes.
Prerequisites: • Machining center switched on

• Safety doors closed
• No fault is active
• Machine layout selected
Ensure compliance with the safety regulations!
Operating sequence:
Press "Start" on the machining module.

• LED in the "Start" key lights
Basically, the machining module can always be started if the LED of

the Start button flashes.
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2.9.4 Continuing the operating sequence following a fault stop

If the machining process is interrupted by a fault, the fault must be
cleared and acknowledged Machining can then be continued.
Prerequisites: • Machining center is switched on

• Interruption in cycle because of fault
Operating sequence:
LEDs "Delete fault" or "Reset" flash.
A fault display appears on the error message line on the CNC
screen. Use the "ALARM" softkey to display any pending fault mes-
sages.
Rectify the fault, e.g. in the set up mode
"Delete fault" or "Reset".

or
Use "Reset" to cancel the current program. Only then you should
move to home position (see chapter 2.8.2)
Restart the machine.
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2.9.5 Stopping the machining center instantly

Cycle Stop
The machining center is stopped as soon as possible. All axes and
spindles are stopped instantly. The programmed path is not left.
• NC Stop is selected
If the machine leaves its programmed path after a cycle stop in

manual mode, it must be re-approached in a control manner
with the Repos function before it can be started in automatic
mode. Otherwise there is risk of crashing.
or
Feed stop
The feed rate of all machining center axes is set immediately to 0%.
The machine is stopped as soon as possible. The programmed path
is not left. If a traversing block is selected for thread cutting, the
spindle is also stopped.
• Feed Stop is selected
or
Set both overrides (G0 and G1) to 0%

The feed rate of all axes is set immediately to 0%. The machine is
stopped as soon as possible. The programmed path is not left. If a
thread traversing block is selected the thread is fully cut before the
machine is stopped.
2.9.6 Stopping the spindle

Spindle Stop
The spindles are stopped instantly if no feed (G1, G2, G3) is active.
In this case the complete machine is stopped.
• Spindle Stop is selected
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2.9.7 Switching off machining center

Operating sequence:
We recommend moving to home position.
Switch off the machine.

If "Machine Off" is pressed, stop at end of cycle is initiated, and the
media are only switched off upon completion of the end of cycle.
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2.10 Diagnosis
The diagnosis menu is based on the standard SIEMENS layout and
is described in the SIEMENS documentation. This provides an insight
into the causes of machine faults.
See operating instructions "SINUMERIK 840D/ 810D/FM- NC“

published by SIEMENS
All diagnosis texts are numbered to make it clear whether they are
alarm texts specific to SIEMENS or
. GROB uses alarm text numbers between 510000 and 705879.
2.10.1 Display and signaling units

Symbols in the heading:
Menu Alarm and Display for further Alarm and Selected axis
selection Active opera- message number messages message
ting mode texts
Channel status Program path + pro- Channel messages

gram name
Stacked light pole (option)

Installed on machine:
• Red lamp lights up:
fault with machine shutdown
• Green lamp lights up:
machine runs in automatic mode (start is pending)
• Orange lamp lights up:
pre-alarm message, operator call (any messages that will lead to
a machine shutdown before long)
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2.10.2 Dialog boxes

The operator guidance on the display is made in the form of dialog
boxes:
Example:
The dialog boxes are activated when:

• the operator makes an operating error
• switch-on conditions are not met
• serious faults occur
Attention is drawn, e.g. to which "EMERGENCY STOP" push-button
has been pressed or which safety door has been opened. If all condi-
tions are complied with, the dialog boxes are deleted automatically.
2.10.3 Faults and messages

Messages do not influence the operating sequence of the machine.
They indicate statuses the causes of which must be remedied imme-
diately.
Faults are displayed in the following way:

• LEDs "Delete fault" or "Reset" flash.
• Displays the machine status in the header
• Text display in the alarm line (fault = red, message = black)
Faults may have the following effects on the machine:

• immediate stop
• effective in basic position / at program end
• effective at end of a block
Faults remain stored and must be acknowledged.

Upon elimination of the fault, acknowledge it by pressing the "Delete
fault" or "Reset" button on the machine control panel.
or
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In the alarm line only one message / fault can be displayed. If several
fault are pending this is indicated by an arrow behind the fault num-
ber.
In the fault message line all fault are rolling over. If you want to see
them listed, use the softkeys "Diagnosis" and "Alarms" or "Messages"
to display all the fault / messages that have not yet been acknow-
ledged. Fault / messages that have already been acknowledged can
be found by pressing the softkey "Alarm log".
In the diagnosis menu, more detailed information regarding the fault
at which the cursor is located is displayed by actuating the informati-
on key.
SIEMENS faults refer to the NC or the drive. For a detailed descripti-

on of these faults see SIEMENS diagnosis instructions.
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2.10.4 Telediagnostic service MFD (option)

General preparations • The machine must be connected to the public data network.
• Determine the IP address of the machine control system.
• Set up a voice connection with the service technician of the
company Grob.
Determine the IP address
Select area "ALARM"
It may be necessary to press the button for area extension.
Press softkey “Bus TCP/IP“.
TCP/IP
diag.
Press softkey "TCP/IP Diagnosis".
TCP/IP
config.
Press softkey "TCP/IP config.".
IP address of the machine control system.

Precondition: password entered!
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Set the rights for remote access

The basic setting for external accessing of machine control systems
are:
Allow remote control.
Waiting time for actuating the access dialog: 20 s
After this waiting time: automatic rejection.
View / change basic settings
Select "Diagnosis"
It may be necessary to press the button for area extension.
Remote
diag.
Press the "Remote diag." softkey
By pressing the "Change" softkey the settings can be changed.

Change
Precondition: password entered:
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Confirm remote access

If an external PC tries to connect to the control system via data net-
work the following popup window is displayed.
Possible options:
Yes: allow remote access
No: refuse remote access
Wait for preset display of the confirmation dialog:
access depending on presetting
In case remote access is activated this is displayed in the window for
changing the rights for remote access.
Once all preconditions have been fulfilled the following area can be
diagnosed:
PLC area (program sequence, status control, online)
CNC area (program sequence, parameter, variables)
any actions that can be carried out on the control panel can also be
carried out by the telediagnostic service (except for the hardware
switch)
It is possible to operate the machine locally, even if telediagnostic
service is active.
For further information on the telediagnostic service feature, please

refer to the relevant Siemens documentation.
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2.10.5 Error analysis following a collision or fault

To be able to determine the cause of a collision or fault and perman-
ently eliminate it, one of the procedures described below (A or B) is
required.
One of the procedures described (A or B) is compulsory, if the ma-

chine operator has demanded within the scope of the product liability
from the company GROB rectification of the damage and measures
for elimination of the defect that caused the damage.
Upon attainability of the telediagnostic department at the company

A Grob:
• Leave the machine in fault status, activate the modem / telediag-
nostic service, contact the company Grob by telephone!
If the telediagnostic department at the company Grob is not attainab-
B le or if no possibility of telediagnostic is realized, record the following
information and make it available to the company Grob
1. • Name, department, preparer's phone number and e-mail address,

date and time
2. • Grob machine number
3. • Alarm numbers, including alarm texts

 viewable in Diagnosis – Alarms
4. • Message numbers, including message texts

 viewable in Diagnosis – Messages
5. • current NC set number, current T-number (only machining center)

and current NC program (main/sub programs of all channels)
 viewable in the machine overview, perhaps in the intermediate
memory parameters
6. • Actual value / remaining path of all axes with specification of WKS

or MKS
 viewable in the machine overview
7. • Checking of part / pallet status, whether the status corresponds to

the actual status
 viewable under HMI – Process – Part status
8. • previous modifications on the machine, e.g. retooling, change of

operating mode, selection of special function, etc.
9. • If there is a collision: secure the tool and part; photograph the col-
lision situation; describe the course of events
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2.11 Axes
2.11.1 Configuration of axes
Coordinate system acc. to

DIN
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2.11.2 Axis switch

Axis limit switches (soft- All CNC axes that are limited by limit positions are equipped for each
ware) axis direction with one software limit position each. No actual swit-
ches exist, but an internal control comparison is effected between the
relevant absolute axis position and a range limit defined in the ma-
chine data. If this range limit is approached, the axis is disabled in
this direction and this is displayed on the CNC screen.
Enable of home position During the homing process the actual position of the Z-axis is che-
cked for an enabling area. This area is defined in the
Z-axis Z_ENA_HOMEPOS parameter.
If movement to home position is not possible the Z-axis must be mo-

ved to an area larger Z_ENA_HOMEPOS in setup mode.
2.11.3 Asynchronous axes

Asynchronous axes are auxiliary or secondary axes that are not in-
terpolated with the main axes but travel independently of them.
2.11.4 Referencing the axes

All the axes of the machining unit are equipped with an absolute en-
coder. Therefore they will not lose their positions and must not be re-
ferenced in case of power failure.
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2.11.5 Traversing axes
Risk of bodily injury caused by shearing and crushing during

setup
When setting the machine up with the safety door open:
− Only use specialized personnel who are familiar with the re-
sulting dangers.
− Use testing means that can be read from a safe distance.
− Avoid staying inside the machine interior or, if necessary,
remain a safe distance from moving machine parts.
2.11.5.1 On the main control panel
In the following cases the axes are traversed by pressing the follo-
wing keys. The function selected beforehand is then carried out.
Traverse directly traversable axis in "+" or "–" direction.

or ... etc.
Select not directly traversable axis and traverse them in "+" or "–" di-
rection.
Multiple axes can be traversed at the same time.

Not directly traversable axes can only be traversed one at a time.
Corresponding to the grid of the feed potentiometer the traversing

speed of the axis will either become lower or higher.
Traversing continuously:
Operating sequence:
Select "SETUP" mode
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Traversing in increments:
Increments always refer to the smallest decimal place of the relevant

measuring unit. For example: output in x.xxx mm => 1 Increment =
0.001mm.
You can deselect the incrementation presetting by pressing the "JOG
button"
Operating sequence:
Select "SETUP" mode
1.) Fixed incrementation
Preset increment (for manual presetting of increment, see below)

to
The selected axis traverses in accordance with the pressed button in
the desired direction:
• In positive direction with the "+" key
• In negative direction with the "–"
The axis traverses once only in the selected direction with the defined
increment. Keep the button pressed until the desired position has be-
en reached. To traverse further the direction button must be pressed
again.
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2.) Preset increment manually
Select increment variable.
Select basic machine screen.
Expand the softkey bar
Press the "Settings" softkey.
Enter the desired number of increments in input field "Variable in-

crement", and confirm with "Enter".
Note: the increments entered here will be used until they are
overwritten. They are not overwritten by "Machine Off" or NCK Reset.
The selected axes traverse the specified increments and correspon-
ding to the button pressed in the desired direction:
The axes traverse only once for the specified increment in the selec-
ted direction. Keep the button pressed until the desired position has
been reached. To traverse further the direction button must be pres-
sed again.
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2.11.5.2 Traversing with hand-held controller
Selecting the axes:

Operating sequence:
Connect the hand-held controller and activate it.
Press the "U" button on the hand-held controller.
Press the "Axis selection" softkey.
Use the softkeys "Axis –" and "Axis +" to display further available
axes.
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Continuously:
Operating sequence:
Select "SETUP" mode
Use the softkey on the right of the screen to traverse the axes.
By increments: →only variable increment

Operating sequence: see "On main control panel→ Preset increment manually".
Current preset increment
Pressing one of the two axis keys on the vertical softkey bar will tra-
verse the axis in the desired direction.
The axes traverse once only in the selected direction with the defined
increment. Keep the button pressed until the desired position has be-
en reached. To traverse further the direction button must be pressed
again.
Traversing with handwheel

on the hand-held controller:
Operating sequence:
If necessary, press the "U" key on the hand-held controller.
Select increment variable.
Select basic machine screen.
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Expand the softkey bar
Press the "handwheel" softkey.
Select any axis.
By rotating the handwheel the selected axis traverses the specified

increments.
The handwheel on the HHC traverses axes with a maximum of

100 increments even when the setting is higher.
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2.11.6 Spindle
2.11.6.1 Synchronize spindle
The spindle encoder is synchronized automatically, if the spindle is

turned at least one revolution in "JOG" operating mode via the direc-
tion keys.
Operating sequence:
Select "SETUP" mode
Rotate the spindle in ccw direction
or
Rotate the spindle in cw direction
Rotate the spindle at least one rotation to achieve optimal synchro-

nization.
If the direction key ("+" or "–") is pressed simultaneously with the fast
traverse key, you can recognize whether the spindle is synchronized.
The synchronization is achieved when the spindle changes from high
to low speed.
2.11.6.2 Spindle position
The spindle can be traversed to tool change position in setup screen

"Spindle".
Refer to chapter "HMI".
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2.12 HMI
Use these screens to check or restore machine statuses that are re-
quired for starting the machine in the selected mode.
Operating sequence:
Select menu
Press the "HMI" softkey.
or
Press the "CUSTOM" button.
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Screen area "Prepare"
2.13 Screen area "Prepare"

Operating sequence:
Press the "CUSTOM" button.
Prepare Press the "Prepare" softkey.
The screen last selected in this area is displayed.

The requested screen can now be selected in the upper vertical soft-
key bar.
Use these screens to check or restore machine statuses that are re-
quired for starting the machine in the selected mode.
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2.13.1 Screen mask "Switch-on conditions"
Switch-on c Press the "Switch-on c" softkey.
Use "PAGE DOWN" or "PAGE UP" to select additional start conditi-

ons.
In order to enable start, certain switch-on conditions have to be fulfil-

led. These include:
• Hydraulic system: switched on
• Pneumatic system: switched on
• Spindle air seal OK (only display)
• Spindle cooling: switched on
• Frequency inverter: switched on
• Centralized lubrication: switched on
• Emergency stop not actuated, OK (only display)
• Safety doors closed (only display)
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2.13.2 Screen mask "Cycle types"
Cycle types Press the "Cycle types" softkey.
• Automatic continuous cycle: When selecting "Automatic con-

tinuous cycle" "ON", and after acknowledging loading on the
setup station and end-of-machining signal a pallet change is car-
ried out automatically, and the program for the relevant pallet
started. The sequence can only be stopped by not loading any
further parts.
A change of an NC operating mode is not possible if this cycle
type is selected.
• Warm-up: after a long stoppage the machine will be cold. To
ensure correct machining they must be "warmed up" (expansion
of materials, change in viscosity of media...) To achieve this as
fast as possible, there is a warm-up program. To start the pro-
gram the machine must be empty.
• Automatic clamping program, setup station: If "ON" is prese-
lected here, and if the button "Confirm loading" on the setup sta-
tion is pressed a stored clamping program will be called. Any
machined parts are unclamped automatically before the setup
station door is unlocked. If "OFF" is selected here, the couplings
required for the clamping process must be selected by pressing
the button before any acknowledgement is made here.
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• Autom. switching off, end of program (M26): With program-

ming (option) and if "ON" is selected here the machine is swit-
ched off automatically after 30 minutes waiting time once the end
of the program is reached.
• Traversing without codetag: operating mode for loading tools
without codetag. The tool data must be entered manually into the
tool list.
• Feedrate override magazine axes 100 %: for tool preparation
“on”: the fast traverse override speed (G0) does not affect the
magazine axes.
The WARM-UP-TOOL is defined in the GUD4.

To call it, press the following buttons and softkey one after the other:
Precondition: highest access level 3
=> => => => =>
In line WARM-UP-TOOL any tool available in the magazine can be

entered.
As this tool is also used for the spindle warm-up, select a tool
that is permitted for the maximum spindle speed.
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Concerning "Automatic clamping program setup station"

In the program list the machining programs are assigned a type
number. If "Automatic clamping setup station" is active, this type
number is also evaluated for clamping and unclamping.
The control system searches automatically for a clamping or un-
clamping program with the name:
• CLAMP_"Type No.“ • UNCLAMP_"Type No.“

in folder "Subprograms".
They are called for clamping after "Acknowledge loading", and for
unclamping after "Ready signal at setup station".
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2.13.3 Function deselection
Fct. deselec. Press the "Fct.deselec." softkey.
Individual components of the machine can be switched off manually

here.
This may be necessary for testing purposes.
For continuous operation the functions must be switched on.
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2.13.4 Setting data
Setting Press the "Setting" softkey.
2.13.4.1 Presetting
Press the "Presetting" softkey.

Presetting
Optional functions
• Waiting time energy-saving mode high-pressure coolant

pump: The machine switches to energy-saving mode if after the
time entered here no action is carried out on the G-module.
• Feed correction in automatic mode active: By entering 1 feed
override in automatic mode is activated.
• Coolant weekend operation circulation time (weekend mode,
option): When the main switch is switched off and the weekend
mode is active, the coolant circulation is activated for the speci-
fied period of time.
• Run-on time extraction system (option): after opening the work
area door and after "Coolant Off" the extraction system continues
to run for the time specified here.
• Spindle stop reaction with open safety door:
0 => Spindle control off
1 => Spindle is stopped with SOS = safe operating stop.
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2.13.4.2 Coolant
Coolant Press the "Coolant" softkey.
• Swarf conveyor, pause time / on time: the chip conveyor clocks

with the preset values.
• LPC filter: pause time between cleaning: the low-pressure coo-
lant filter cleans the low-pressure coolant, and must also be
cleaned at regular intervals. The interval pause must be entered
here.
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2.13.4.3 Setting values for spindle collet clamp
Spindle Press "Spindle" softkey.
The status of the spindle collet clamp is monitored via analog volta-
ges, which are specified with their tolerances in this setting screen.
The first line shows the current actual value of the analog sensor for
the spindle collet clamp.
Change mode active: To be able to change values '1' must be en-
tered here.
Set change mode:
- Setup mode
- maximum protection level 3
Procedure example to determine the target values with "Spindle col-
let clamp clamped with tool":
- Clamp spindle collet clamp with tool
- Let spindle rotate and read value for "Actual analog voltage
spindle collet clamp"
- Determine average value
- Enter determined value in field "Spindle collet clamp clamped
with tool"
- Enter tolerances (normal tolerances are between 0.3 and 1.0V.
To optimize the sequence these tolerances may need to be adjusted
during operation.)
The current status of the spindle collet clamp is displayed. If 1 is en-
tered in a status field this status also applies to the spindle collet
clamp.
The analog sensor is set in a way that for "Spindle collet clamp clam-
ped without tool" 1 volt must be entered.
When determining the value for "Spindle collet clamp unclamped"
proceed in the same way.
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2.13.4.4 Loading
Loading Press the "Loading" softkey.
To optimize the drive of the B-axis to the load, make sure to specify a
value for the load in this screen. This will switch the parameter set for
the drive.
Make the following entry according to the load applied:
0 ≡ 0 kg to 9 kg
1 ≡ 9 kg to 130 kg
2 ≡ 130 kg to 260 kg
3 ≡ 260 kg to 380 kg
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2.14 Screen area "Manual mode"

2.14.1 General
Using the setup screens, the operator can directly execute specific
functions and movements.
Prerequisites: • Machine switched on

• No fault is active
• No program is active
• Setup mode selected
Operating sequence:
Press the "CUSTOM" key
Manual Press the "Manual" softkey

The requested screen can now be selected in the upper horizontal
softkey bar.
The relevant function is executed with the keys on the left and right of
the monitor
The momentary status (On/Off) is marked by the blue background.

Executable functions are identified by the preceding blue arrow
heads or .
If a function is not executable, the missing criterion is displayed by
activating the desired function.
By pressing the SELECT key the symbols of the PLC program are
displayed instead of the final positions.
Use "PAGE DOWN" or "PAGE UP" to select additional pages of the

screen, if available.
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2.14.2 Setup screen "Special functions"
Special fct. Press the "Special fct." softkey.
• The swarf conveyor conveys swarf and dirt into a collecting bin.
It can only be switched on if the chip conveyor switch on the
back side of the loading station is set to advance.
• The work area is freed of contamination with Flush work area
On.
• With the function 'Flush work area window ON' the display
window in the work area door is cleaned.
• Extraction system: switches on/off the extraction system for the
work area.
• Activate loading station: enables the switches and functions on
the setup station.
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2.14.3 Other screen masks for setup functions

Press the corresponding softkey according to its function.
spindle
The corresponding setup screen appears.
At the bottom of the setup screen, the operator can see whether
further screens can be accessed by means of this softkey. Use the
"PAGE DOWN" or "PAGE UP" key to toggle between them.
The momentary status (On / Off) is marked by the green background

of the limit position designation.
Executable functions are identified by the preceding blue arrow
heads or .
If a function is not executable, the missing criterion is displayed by
activating the desired function.
The values in the fields highlighted in yellow in the middle of a setup
line always indicate current actual values e.g. of an axis in mm or in-
crements of a volumetric meter.
By pressing the SELECT key the symbols of the PLC program are
displayed instead of the final positions.
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Screen mask area "Diagnostics"
2.15 Screen mask area "Diagnostics"

Operating sequence:
Diagnosis Press the "Diagnosis" softkey.

softkey bar.
2.15.1 Screen mask "Alarm"
Alarm Press the "Alarm" softkey.
On the "Alarms" screen, the current fault messages with their times
are shown.
The following are displayed:
- Occurrence of fault
- Type of fault (PLC, NC, etc.)
- Fault message number
- Designation of fault
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2.15.2 Screen mask "Alarm analysis"
Alarm analysi Press the "Alarm analysi" softkey.
Any faults or messages that have occurred are listed in chronological

order. If the list becomes full the oldest faults and messages are cle-
ared.
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2.15.3 Screen area "HW diagnosis"
HW-diag Press the "HW-diag" softkey.
Any displays and functions in these areas are only for electric main-
tenance personnel and irrelevant for the operator.
2.15.3.1 Screen mask "ASi diagnosis"
ASi Press the "ASi" softkey.
In the diagnosis screen the status bits with color change and the sta-
tus information for the AS interface are displayed.
In addition, the statuses of the AS-slaves used are displayed. The
meaning of the colors for the individual statuses is shown in the up-
per information field.
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2.15.3.2 Screen mask "ASI safety diagnosis"
ASi-Safety Press the "ASi-Safety" softkey.
In the diagnosis screen the status bits with color change and the sta-
tus information for the AS interface are displayed.
The meaning of the colors for the individual statuses is shown in the
upper information field.
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2.15.3.3 Screen mask "Hardware configuration"
PB/PN Diag Press the "PB/PN Diag" softkey.
The screen mask shows an overview of the complete hardware con-

figuration on the machine.
2.15.3.4 Screen mask "TCP/IP"
TCP/IP Press the "TCP/IP" softkey.
Any faults in the TCP/IP transfer are displayed here.
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2.15.4 Screen mask "GSD" (option)
GSD Press the "GSD" softkey
Vibration Press the "Vibration" softkey.
In order to reduce the load on the spindle bearing to a minimum, the

vibration acceleration of the spindle during machining must not
exceed the values stored in the IFM diagnostic device. If one of the
values
• vibration speed / imbalance
• vibration acceleration (a_peak)
• vibration acceleration (a_eff)
is exceeded, a fault is signaled (display field "red") and the machine
is stopped with "instant stop".
A bearing analysis is performed once a day in the course of the
CLEAN program. Here the WARM-UP TOOL is inserted into the
spindle. If the value
• warning limit bearing condition
is exceeded (display field "yellow"), the operator is informed about
this by means of a dialog window.
Display in bar diagrams:
left bar: current vibration acceleration of the spindle in g.
right bar: maximum vibration acceleration of the spindle in g since
1g = 9.81 m/s² last "reset of the maximum value".
Display in flow diagrams:
► Course of the vibration acceleration over the test period.
Selects/deselects the daily automatically run spindle diagnosis.

Spindle diagnosis
selected
Field Active: red => spindle diagnosis inactive
green => spindle diagnosis active
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Bearing temp. Press the "Bearing temp." softkey.
The screen mask is used for monitoring the spindle temperature.

The screen can be used for reading / entering:
• Spindle bearing temperature: value of the spindle bearing tempe-
rature at which a warning is signaled.
• Spindle bearing temperature fault: if this value for the spindle be-
aring temperature is exceeded the machine is stopped instantly,
and a fault is signaled.
Display in bar diagram:
• current spindle bearing temperature in °C.
Field Active: red => spindle diagnosis inactive
green => spindle diagnosis active
For selecting/deselecting the daily automatically run spindle diagno-

sis, please refer to screen "Vibration".
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Screen area "Process"
2.16 Screen area "Process"

Operating sequence:
Process Press the "Process" softkey.

The requested screen can now be selected in the upper vertical soft-
key bar.
2.16.1 Screen mask "Part status"
Part status Press the "Part status" softkey.
Screen to display and change the part status and for selecting the
program.
Program selection:
With "No" the NC program is selected via the type selection
With "Yes" the NC program selected via the manual program selec-
tion is run.
Part status:
The part status for any part type location can be adjusted inde-
pendent of each other.
Attention: Before starting the program the actual status must
match with the presetting made here. Otherwise there is risk of
crashing.
To change, press the softkey "Activate change mode". Then select

the desired field with the cursor keys, and make the changes with the
"Select" key.
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Screen area "Maintenance"
2.17 Screen area "Maintenance"

Operating sequence:
maintenanc Press the "maintenanc" softkey.

softkey bar.
2.17.1 Screen mask "Language"
language Press the "language" softkey.
In this screen the first and second language to be used on the control
are defined. The control system always boots with the first language
defined.
2.17.2 Lamps check

Press the "Lamps check" softkey: all indicator lights on the machine
Lamps check
light up.
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2.17.3 Screen mask "Password"
Code word Press the "Code word" softkey.
There are different passwords for different access levels. As far as

the password is known, the desired access level can be preselected
here or the password modified.
Meaning of different access 0. Reserved for Siemens
levels: 1. Machine manufacturer, development, password necessary: In
this access level all released Siemens data can be read and
described. The entered password can be reset by means of "de-
lete password". "'Power Off" will not reset the password.
2. Machine manufacturer, commissioning, password necessary: In
this access level all commissioning related relevant data can be
read and described. The entered password can be reset by me-
ans of "delete password". "'Power Off" will not reset the pass-
word.
3. Password necessary: Access level for authorized operators and
setters: All data released by the machine manufacturer which are
necessary for maintenance can be read and described. The en-
tered password can be reset by means of "delete password".
"'Power Off" will not reset the password.
4. 1. Access level not requiring password: key-operated switch po-
sition 3. Restricted write/read access. Access level for authorized
operators and setters: Same as access level 3 with restrictions.
5. Key-operated switch position 2. Restricted write/read access
6. Key-operated switch position 1. Restricted write/read access
7. Lowest restriction class for read access and restricted write ac-
cess. No password or code necessary.
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2.17.4 Screen area "Service"
Service Press the "Service" softkey.
None of the functions in the startup area must be selected in

normal operation. They are only used for maintenance purposes
and must only by used by trained service personnel.
2.17.4.1 Screen mask "Axes"
Axes x Press the "Axes" softkey.
In this screen mask individual axes can be deactivated for startup

purposes, or in case they are defective.
An inactive axis is not available for the control system.
The other axes can then be traversed in setup mode.
Procedure for deactivating axes:
• Switch off the machine
• Select axis with cursor keys
• Enter code ???
• Confirm with "Enter"
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2.17.5 Screen mask "PLC/NC status"
PLC status Press the "PLC status" softkey.
In field "Variable" you can enter any existing input, output, flag, data
block, variable, etc. contained in the control system provided that you
have the right to do so.
Should this not be the case, set the password for access level 1 and
confirm with OK.
By pressing the Input key the format and the current status of the
operand is displayed in the fields "Format" and "Value".
Setting the operand to a different value is possible in this mask,

this, however, holds increased risks. Normal processing of the
PLC/NC program is disturbed by that, which may cause mal-
functions.
For further information on the PLC/NC status diagnostic function,

please refer to the Siemens documentation.
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2.17.6 Screen mask "Version"
Version Press the "Version" softkey.
The output status of the different installed software components is

displayed.
2.17.7 Screen mask "Safety"

Only for trained service staff!
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2.17.8 Screen mask "Operating data"
Operating
data
Press the "Operating data" softkey.
In this screen the hours of operation of individual machine compo-

nents and the complete machine are shown. If a machine component
reaches the early warning value for wear a message with correspon-
ding note is displayed.
The early warning limit for wear can be adjusted for the various ma-
chine components.
When replacing a machine component the corresponding running ti-

me must be reset to 0 in order to be able to read the hours of opera-
tion for the new component in the future.
Resetting operating time, setting the wear early warning limit

(option):
Use the cursor keys to select the corresponding field “Hours of ope-
ration“. (Field must be highlighted in color)
Enter “0“ or determined early warning limit in hours and
confirm with Input button.
The new value has been set.
The machine's hours of operation cannot be reset.
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Contents
Contents Page
3 Tool management ................................................................................................................ 3 – 3
3.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 3 – 3

3.1.1 Tool management tasks ......................................................................................................... 3 – 3
3.1.2 Requirements/conditions to a tool management system ....................................................... 3 – 3
3.1.3 Tool change............................................................................................................................ 3 – 3
3.1.4 Tool magazines ...................................................................................................................... 3 – 4
3.1.5 Additional magazine ............................................................................................................... 3 – 5
3.2 Key data of tools .................................................................................................................. 3 – 6

3.2.1 Diameters ............................................................................................................................... 3 – 6
3.2.2 Length .................................................................................................................................... 3 – 11
3.2.3 Weight .................................................................................................................................... 3 – 12
3.2.4 Rotational speed .................................................................................................................... 3 – 12
3.2.5 Manual tools ........................................................................................................................... 3 – 13
3.2.5.1 General................................................................................................................................... . 3 – 13
3.2.5.2 Definition ................................................................................................................................ . 3 – 13
3.2.5.3 Key data of manual tools ........................................................................................................ . 3 – 13
3.3 Screen masks ....................................................................................................................... 3 – 14

3.3.1 general ................................................................................................................................... 3 – 14
3.3.2 Overall displays of the screen masks..................................................................................... 3 – 15
3.3.3 Overall screen mask functions ............................................................................................... 3 – 16
3.3.4 Screen mask "Tool list" .......................................................................................................... 3 – 17
3.3.5 Screen mask "Tool wear" ....................................................................................................... 3 – 19
3.3.6 Screen mask "OEM tools" ...................................................................................................... 3 – 21
3.3.7 Screen mask "Magazine list" .................................................................................................. 3 – 23
3.4 Loading/unloading tools ..................................................................................................... 3 – 25

3.4.1 Entering tool data in the tool list ............................................................................................. 3 – 26
3.4.2 Creating a tool ........................................................................................................................ 3 – 27
3.4.2.1 Entering the tool edge data .................................................................................................... . 3 – 30
3.4.2.2 Entering further tool data ........................................................................................................ . 3 – 31
3.4.3 Deleting tools .......................................................................................................................... 3 – 33
3.4.4 Loading tools into the magazine............................................................................................. 3 – 35
3.4.5 Unloading the magazine......................................................................................................... 3 – 37
3.4.6 Loading with job lists .............................................................................................................. 3 – 39
3.4.7 Unloading with job lists (optional with CT) .............................................................................. 3 – 42
3.4.8 Replacing with job lists (optional with CT) .............................................................................. 3 – 45
3.4.9 Placing manual tool into spindle ............................................................................................. 3 – 48
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3.4.10 Removing manual tool from spindle ....................................................................................... 3 – 50

3.4.11 Loading the spindle ................................................................................................................ 3 – 52
3.4.12 Unloading the tool directly from the spindle ............................................................................ 3 – 54
3.4.13 Emergency strategy for loading the disc-type tool magazine ................................................. 3 – 56
3.4.14 Emergency strategy for unloading the disc-type tool magazine ............................................. 3 – 59
3.5 Spare tools ............................................................................................................................ 3 – 62
3.6 Tool monitoring devices ...................................................................................................... 3 – 63

3.6.1 Tool breakage detection (option) ............................................................................................ 3 – 63
3.6.2 Measuring principle ................................................................................................................ 3 – 63
3.6.3 Measuring the reference length .............................................................................................. 3 – 64
3.6.4 Tool breakage detection device (option) ................................................................................ 3 – 64
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General
3 Tool management
3.1 General
The machine must only be loaded and operated with the tools
specified by GROB.
ATTENTION! Make sure to observe the chapter 'Safety signs'!
3.1.1 Tool management tasks

The tool management system is designed to support the metal re-
moving process by providing the tool specified in the part program. It
also prepares the relevant data for tool change related to metal re-
moval and by partially supporting the tool change.
3.1.2 Requirements/conditions to a tool management system

The requirements for the tool management system are:
• provision as quickly as possible of a tool at the tool change posi-
tion (tool selected),
• a short work time for performance of the tool change procedure,
• random sequence of the tools in the magazine, as long as there
are no restrictions by the mechanism (weight distribution etc.),
• the highest possible quantity of available tools.
3.1.3 Tool change

Changing tools from the magazine into the spindle is implemented by
the function M6 in the NC program or in operating mode MDI.
For machining operations with high chip production the Z-axis

must be retracted from the tunnel prior to tool change in order
to bring out the chips. Make sure to consider this in case of au-
tomatic work changes with the NC program.
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3.1.4 Tool magazines

The machine provides several magazines with the following denomi-
nations and numbering:
• Magazine number 1: Disk with 40 pockets
usable pockets: 34
• Magazine number 2: additional magazine with 99 pockets
• Magazine number 3: loading / unloading reed with 10 pockets
• Magazine number 9998 (intermediate storage): 2 pockets
pocket 1 = spindle; pocket 2 = gripper
=> total number of usable tool pockets: 133
For transferring the tools from the rack-type tool magazine to the
spindle the pockets 35 to 40 are reserved in the disc-type tool maga-
zine. In pocket 39 (unloaded tool) and 36 (loaded tool), tools are un-
loaded or inserted, the pockets 35, 37, 38 and 40 are left unoc-
cuppied.
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3.1.5 Additional magazine

The additional tool magazine consists of 10 magazine reeds in vari-
ous designs.
The tool pockets in the magazine reed are numbered from top to bot-
tom.
A total number of 99 tool pockets and 10 loading pockets are availa-
ble in the additional tool magazine.
Graphic representation of the
rack-type tool magazine
1 Disk-type magazine
2 Additional magazine
3 Loading/unloading reed
Insert location
The lower magazine reeds and the loading magazine are mechani-
cally interlinked and movable on one rail.
To provide direct access to the disc-type tool magazine this unit can
be moved manually in direction of the loading/unloading door.
When loading/unloading the magazine the slide is moved in direction
of the loading position automatically.
Both end positions are monitored electrically.
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Key data of tools
3.2 Key data of tools

Make sure to observe the balancing quality grade for all tools.
This is particularly important for long tools that are operated
with high spindle speed.
Required balancing quality • G 2.5 according to ISO 1940

grade: • Q 2.5 according to VDI 2060
3.2.1 Diameters
The maximum permissible tool diameter for the additional magazine
is 160 mm.
If tools with diameters > 160 mm are loaded directly into the disk-type
tool magazine, it must be ensured that these tools cannot be loaded
into the additional magazine.
Different parameters in the tool management define size and shape

of the tool.
By entering values in the fields "L" and "R" when creating a tool or
"Size left" and "Size right" in the tool detail parameters you define the
extent the control system blocks the neighboring pockets for loading.
L R
For tools ≤ 2 half pockets => 1 / 1
The actual geometry data like tool radius and tool length are entered
separately in the columns "Radius" and Length" in the tool list.
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The following tool pocket types must be specified in "Parameter"

under "Details" (see "Enter tool pocket type")!
Tool pocket type 1
Insert location
• Maximum tool diameter: 72 mm

• for tools ≤ 2 half pockets (standard tool diameter);
• admissible for tool pocket 1 - 99
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Tool pocket type 2
Insert location

• for tools ≤ 4 half pockets; without torque arm
• admissible for tool pocket 89 – 98
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Tool pocket type 3
Insert location

• for tools ≤ 6 half pockets; without torque arm
• admissible for tool pocket 89 – 98
Tool pocket type 4 • Maximum tool dimensions according to oversize tool contour (see
oversize tool, largest rotating diameter 225 mm)
• for tools ≤ 6 half pockets with or without torque arm;
Only admissible for spindle as well as in the disk-type magazine!

Can only be loaded via the spindle!
The actual geometry data like tool radius and tool length are entered
separately in the columns "Radius" and Length" in the tool list.
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Oversize tool Biggest rotating diameter = 225 mm.

(For contour see drawing.)
The maximal diameter of 160 mm must only be exceeded within

this contour.
If tools with diameters > 160mm are loaded directly into the
disk-type tool magazine, it must be ensured that these tools
cannot be loaded into the additional magazine.
Oversize
tool con-
tour
View from spindle to

tool.
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3.2.2 Length
The maximal length of a tool is 365 mm.
This length is permitted in all tool pockets.
For tools longer than 339 mm the following has to be observed

due to mechanical conditions:
Tools with a diameter > 20 mm must be chamfered to an angle
of 20°, as shown in the drawing below.
Otherwise the tool will collide with the machine enclosure.
tool zero line
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3.2.3 Weight
The maximal weight of a tool must not exceed 8 kg.
Maximal permissible torque at tool change groove: 12 Nm
The maximal weight in the disc-type tool magazine is 141 kg.
The maximal weight in the additional magazine is 349,5 kg.
In case of excessive loading of the disc-type tool magazine the

drives and brakes may withstand the occurring forces. Breaks
and the lowering of the complete magazine can be the result.
Therefore machine-dependent limit values are defined. They
must always be observed.
The specified limit values are also included in the machine documen-
tation
=> Chapter appendix
=> NC Data sheets
=> Tool data sheet
and on the danger sign attached on the machine.
3.2.4 Rotational speed

12 000 rpm Maximum spindle speed
The maximal permissible rotational speed is based on the pre-

settings made by the tool manufacturer and the machine manu-
facturer.
Both limit values must not be exceeded.
• The maximal rotational speed of the individual tool is included
in the specifications by the tool manufacturer.
• The maximal rotational speed of the tools with regard to dis-
ruptive strength of the machine enclosure are as follows:
18 000 rpm for tools ≤ 2 half location; this corresponds to a tool diameter be-
tween 0 and 72 mm.
n [rpm] For tools within the range > 2 half pockets (ø 72 mm) and ≤ Dmax
(ø 225 mm) the diameter and rotational speed must be entered on
the tool insert location by the operator. Here, the speed must be se-
lected in a way that by using the corresponding tool diameter the dis-
ruptive strength of the enclosure (80 m/s) is not exceeded:
80 [m/s]
n [rpm] ≤ · 19100
Tool diameter [mm]
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3.2.5 Manual tools

3.2.5.1 General
Make sure to observe the balancing quality grade for all tools.
This is particularly important for long tools that are operated
with high spindle speed.
Any pallet change with a manual tool longer than 400 mm can-
not be carried out risk-free. Such a tool must therefore be re-
placed prior to a pallet change, or moved to a position where the
pallet change can be carried out collision-free.
3.2.5.2 Definition
If a tool is called up in the NC machining program that is not available

in the magazine it is possible to insert this tool directly into the spin-
dle. After machining with this tool is finished it must also be removed
directly from the spindle.
A tool like this is called a manual tool.
A manual tool can never be moved from the spindle into the maga-
zine.
Manual tools are subject to other requirements.
3.2.5.3 Key data of manual tools
For tools that are inserted into the spindle manually the diame-
ter is to be entered by the operator. This entry together with the
preset rotational speed can be used by the control system to
check if the disruptive strength of the enclosure (80 m/s) is not
exceeded. For larger tool geometries with regard to Dmax and
Lmax particular focus must be on the suitability of the rotational
speed. This is determined by the diameter/length ration, the
mass and the imbalance!
The maximal tool weight of 8 kg must also not be exceeded for man-
ual tools.
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Screen masks
3.3 Screen masks

3.3.1 general
To be able to call up the tool administration screens, the operator
must first access the basic level for the control system using the fol-
lowing keys:
Area changeover key
F10 (tool change control pan-

el) Area changeover key
or
Area changeover softkey

(Top left of the operating screen)
Initial screen for the selection of screen masks is always the basic
level with the following horizontal softkey bar:
To start the tool management press the softkey "Parameter" or the

"OFFSET" key on the main control panel.
or
If the following screen masks cannot be selected in the chronological

order of operations, it may be necessary to keep the following buttons
pressed until the order can be followed.
Recall key (return jump)
Menu extension
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3.3.2 Overall displays of the screen masks
Column "Pocket" specifies if a tool is in the magazine, the spindle,

the collet of the tool changer arm, or not loaded at all.
Spindle data
Tool in collet 1 of tool changer arm.

(optional) (For changing the tool from magazine to spindle.)
Tool in collet 2 of tool changer arm.

(optional) (For changing the tool from spindle to magazine.)
Tool pockets
etc.
Data of tools not loaded have no entries.
Column "Type" specifies the tool type.
Display of drill, milling cutter, etc.
Column "Tool name" specifies the tool name or the name of the tool
data. The name is used as tool identification for programming or for
the internal and external tool management of the machine.
Tool name display
In column "ST" the number of the sister tool is displayed.

Display of the sister tool number
For description, see section on screen mask "Tool list".
In column "D" the number of the tool edge is displayed.

Display of the tool edge number
For description, see section on screen mask "Tool list".
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3.3.3 Overall screen mask functions
All input fields which are not used for direct text or number value en-
tries change their values by pressing the "SELECT" key.
The described softkeys can be called from the following screen

masks:
• Tool list
• tool wear
• OEM tool
• Magazine
Sort tools
The tools can be sorted by
• Magazine
• Name
• Type
• T-Number
Filtering tools:
The tools can be filtered by
• display only first tool edge
• only operational tools
• only tools with early-warning limit reached
• only blocked tools
Tool details:
Via the vertical softkeys
• Tool data
• Tool edge data
• Monitoring data
all tool parameters can be viewed and largely edited.
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3.3.4 Screen mask "Tool list"

Operating sequence:
OFFSET button, select screen area "Parameter"
Tool
list
Press the "Tool list" softkey
The tool list displays all tools available in the machine magazine.
Unloaded tools are also displayed. The difference between these
tools and really available tools is that these tools do not have an entry
in column "Pocket".
A maximum of 350 tools can created. This number can be further
limited in the general machine data using parameter "18082
MM_NUM_TOOL" in order to provide memory for other tasks.
If the maximum number of tools has been defined as data set in the
tool list, no further tools can be created. If you want to do so, you
have to move an unloaded tool, for example, into the tool cabinet, or
the delete one.
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Screen masks
Tool pocket (not editable information)
Specifies the tool type (milling cutter, drill, etc.)
Tool name corresponding to the tool or the call in the NC program
Sister tools (not editable information) are tools that were already
loaded into the magazine under the same name.
Tool edge number (not editable information)

The tool edge number is automatically created / deleted when creat-
ing new tool edges or deleting not needed tool edges. Tool edge 1
cannot be deleted.
According to tool setting or tool modification.

This specification refers to the corresponding tool edge.


Number of teeth of the tool edge.

Sense of rotation of the tool

According to tool setting or tool modification
Coolant 1
Outside cooling
1st column Low pressure
Coolant 2
Inside cooling
2st column High pressure
Actual maximal tool length.
This specification does not refer to a tool edge. Only the value from
D1 is evaluated.
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3.3.5 Screen mask "Tool wear"

Operating sequence:
Tool
wear
Press the "Tool wear" softkey
In screen "Tool wear" the tools are displayed as in the tool list.
To the columns
• Pocket (tool pocket)
• Type (tool type)
• tool name
• ST (sister tool)
• D (tool edge number)
the following are added:
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Screen masks
ΔLength = tool wear (length) acc. to tool setting or tool modification

The maximum input range is between -0.999 and +0.999
Value is rest when unloading the tool.
ΔRadius = tool wear (radius) acc. to tool setting or tool modification
The maximum input range is between -0.999 and +0.999
Value is rest when unloading the tool.
TC = Tool life / quantity

Tool life in (min) = T ; Quantity = C
Depending on the setting made in TC, either the remaining tool life or
/ remaining quantity is displayed.

(Value is reset to command value when changing the tool.)
• Tool life monitoring: collects the actual machining time for a tool.
It is counted down only during machining deployment of the tool
(e.g. G1).
• Quantity monitoring: Limits the use of the tool to a defined num-
ber of tool uses. To do this the NC command "SETPIECE(1)
must be programmed once per tool use / tool edge in the NC
program. By this, the quantity of the currently selected tool edge
is counted down by one each time the NC program is run.
(For SETPIECE(2) by 2, etc.)
Command value:
Enter the command value for tool life monitoring or tool quantity mon-
itoring.
Early-warning limit:
Enter the early-warning limit for tool life monitoring or tool quantity
monitoring. If the tool life or tool quantity has reached the early-
warning limit, a pre-alarm message is displayed for this tool.
Tool blocked:
A tool can be blocked or unblocked manually here.
By pressing the "Reactivate" softkey the value for tool life / quantity is
Reactivate
set to the command value.
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Screen masks
3.3.6 Screen mask "OEM tools"

Operating sequence:
OEM tool Press the "OEM tool" softkey
In screen "Tool data GROB" the tools are displayed as in the tool list.
To the columns
• tool name
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Screen masks
Tool pocket type: the pocket type defines the pockets in the maga-
zine where the tool can be loaded.
Type 1: up to 72mm in disk + additional magazine
Type 2: up to 150mm in disk + additional magazine (pockets 89-98 +
loading magazine)
Type 3: up to 160mm in disk + additional magazine (pockets 89-98 +
loading magazine)
Type 4: up to 225mm in disk
Tool breakage detection
Monitoring switched off
Monitoring switched on
Note: By switching off and on again of a function, a tool that has been
taught before is retaught.
HPC = high-pressure coolant (option)

Preset value for "Coolant high pressure (bar)" in tool layout.
Max. spindle speed (1/min): preset in tool layout

If no maximum speed is input, a fault is output when the tool is
changed into the spindle.
The speed programmed in the NC program must not exceed the val-
ue preset in this field.
LW = Slow tool change
switched off
switched on
In the case of top-heavy tools (e.g. universal angular head), during
tool change the Z-axis must be traversed slowly to the tool to avoid
jamming.
SR = Spindle control off
switched off (spindle control on)
switched on (spindle control off)
This function is used for tools that are firmly locked (e.g., measuring
tools, punching tools)
Torque support
switched off
switched on (tool with torque support)
normal tool
oversize tool
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Screen masks
3.3.7 Screen mask "Magazine list"

Operating sequence:
Magazine Press the "Magazine" softkey
This screen provides the user with a complete overview of the current
magazine usage for all magazines.
The magazine list displays all the tools with tool statuses available in
the magazines. The tools are listed in the order of ascending maga-
zine pocket numbers.
To the columns
• tool name
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Screen masks
tool pocket not locked

tool pocket locked
normal tool, max. size 1 / 1

oversized tool
tool not fixed-location coded

tool fixed-location coded.
Marked tool pockets are reserved for tools which are currently locat-
ed in an intermediate storage location. (e.g. spindle)
Tool pocket is not reserved.
Tool pocket is reserved.
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Loading/unloading tools
3.4 Loading/unloading tools

• Feed override on value > 0
• Required safety level set
For operation of the tool management the main control panel and the
tool change panel are available. Operation is made via system
screens.
Tools are loaded / unloaded manually into or from the tool magazine.
For special applications manual tools can be loaded into or unloaded
from the spindle directly.
Tool coding The machine is prepared to automatically read and enter tool data
(option) into the tool management. The tools must therefore be equipped with
a data chip, which can be read and written by the read/write head.
Loading and unloading of tools via tool data can only be done in the
load lists.
The handling of the tools and tool data is made as follows:

• Enter tools in tool list
• Loading from tool list
• Unloading from magazine list
• Loading / unloading via tool codetag
• Placing manual tool into spindle
• Removing manual tool from spindle
The holding fixture for the positive taper lock must always be
provided with a coolant pipe.
Otherwise, it may not be possible to prevent damage to the mo-
torized spindle.
The user must ensure that the actual tool capacity of the maga-
zine agrees with the magazine table.
It is not possible to check.
Entries are always made with the alphanumeric keys or
the Select key for selection fields.
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3.4.1 Entering tool data in the tool list

New tools are created using the screen mask "Tool list" and the fol-
lowing dialog. If this dialog is quitted the tool in transferred to a free
pocket. The free pockets are specified at the end of the list. Addition-
al data can be entered using the screen masks "Tool wear" and
"OEM Grob".
Max. speed If no maximum speed is input when loading a tool, a fault is

output when the tool is changed into the spindle.
This is intended to prevent tools from being operated at an un-
acceptably high spindle speed.
Tool diameter For tools sized 2/2 and larger the tool radius (radius) must be en-
tered. Otherwise a fault is output if this tool is inserted into the spin-
dle.
This is intended to prevent tools from being operated at an unaccept-
ably high spindle speed.
DANGER!
High spindle speed and/or the use of too large tools may cause
tool breaks. The protective covering cannot hold back the tool
fragments.
Risk of severe injuries!
It is essential to observe the maximum tool diameters and max-
imum speed (see tool data in the tool layout).
Hand tools To prevent hand tool from being inserted into the magazine un-
intentionally a value not permitted for the magazine is entered.
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3.4.2 Creating a tool

To ensure quick loading of the tools without codetag (option), it is es-
sential to have the tool data created in a tool list. This is only possible
if "Traverse without codetag" is activated in screen "Cycle types".
New tools are created using the screen mask "Tool list" and the fol-
lowing dialog. If this dialog is quitted the tool in transferred to a free
pocket. The free pockets are specified at the end of the list. Addition-
al data can be entered using the screen masks "Tool wear" and
"OEM Grob".
Operating sequence:
Select "Parameters" control field
Tool Press the "Tool list“ softkey in the horizontal softkey bar
list
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Use the cursor keys to jump to the last line in the list.
New Tool Press the "New Tool" softkey.
The different tool types are displayed by pressing the softkeys Favor-
ites, Milling cutter, Drill or Special tool on the side.
Use the cursor keys to select the tool type, and confirm the selection
with "OK".
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In the input window the following tool parameters can be preset:

• tool name
• Length
• Radius
• Tool size left
• Tool size right
• Maximum tool length
• Max. speed
• High-pressure coolant
• with / without tool breakage detection
• with / without torque support
• fast / slow tool change
• Oversize tool yes / no
When entering an existing tool name the tool is automatically as-

signed the next free sister tool number.
After entering and confirming with OK the tool is displayed in the tool
list.
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3.4.2.1 Entering the tool edge data
If a tool consists of several tool edges they can be entered using the
Tool edges
"Tool edges" softkey on the side.
New
tool edge
Note!
The actual tool length must always be entered under the first
tool edge.
Use the cursor keys to select the line with the desired tool edge. The
tool edge number is shown in column "D".
Delete To delete a tool edge, use the tool edge with the cursor keys, and
tool edge press the softkey "Delete tool edge".
The tool edge is deleted.
The first tool edge cannot be deleted.
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3.4.2.2 Entering further tool data
Any further tool data are entered in the screen masks "Tool wear"
and "OEM tool".
Tool
wear
Press the "Tool wear" softkey.
Enter all relevant parameters.
OEM tool Press the "OEM tool“ softkey.
Enter all relevant parameters.
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Make sure the correct tool pocket type is selected!

See screen mask "OEM tool", column tool pocket type.
The tool pocket type may be changed under "details".
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3.4.3 Deleting tools

Only the tool data of tool not contained in the magazine or spindle
can be deleted. This means that column "Pocket" must have no en-
try.
Operating sequence:
Tool Press the "Tool list" softkey

list
Use the cursor keys to select the tool to be deleted.
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Delete
tool
Press the "Delete tool" softkey.
Press the softkey "OK" to confirm deletion, or press the softkey

or "Cancel" to abort it.
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3.4.4 Loading tools into the magazine

The tool data of the tools to be loaded must have been created in the
tool list.
Operating sequence:

list
Use the cursor keys to select the tool to be loaded.
Switch on the loading/unloading station.
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Loading Press the "Load" softkey
Confirm the proposed tool pocket (first free pocket in magazine), or

enter a different one manually.
Confirm with OK.
The selected magazine pocket is positioned at the loading station.

Once the position is reached the corresponding tool magazine door is
unlocked automatically.
Open safety door manually.
Release the magazine tool pocket by actuating the foot switch.
Risk of injury!!!
Insert tool into the magazine manually.

Clamp the magazine tool pocket by actuating the foot switch
Close the safety door manually
• The safety door is locked automatically
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3.4.5 Unloading the magazine

Operating sequence:

list
Use the cursor keys to select the tool to be unloaded.
Press the "Unload" softkey, and confirm with "OK"

Unload
• The magazine moves the selected tool to the unload point
• Once the position is reached the corresponding tool magazine
door is unlocked automatically.
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Risk of injury!!!
Hold the tool to be removed

Remove tools from magazine
Clamp the magazine tool pocket by actuating the foot switch.
Upon removing the tool from the magazine the tool data is removed
from the magazine list.
Close the tool change door manually
• The safety door is locked automatically.
The values for tool life or tool quantity, tool breakage detection and
wear are reset when unloading the tool from the machine.
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3.4.6 Loading with job lists

• Machine in tool change position
• Highest access level 5
• Tool available in tool list
Operating sequence:
Job list Press the "Job List" softkey.
Loading Press the "Load" softkey
If necessary, press the "Load with CT" softkey. The softkey
(Load with CT) must be visible.
Use the cursor keys to select the empty tool pocket to be loaded.
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Press the "SELECT" key.
A window is displayed in which all unloaded tools of the tool list are
displayed.
Select the desired tool, and confirm the selection with OK.
The selected tool pocket is highlighted in color, and the tool data are
entered in the list.
This way, any number of not loaded tools can be selected in the tool
list.
Press the "Start job" softkey.

Start job
• The magazine is loaded in ascending order.
• The tool pocket with the lowest number is positioned at the load-
ing station.
• Magazine loading door is unlocked automatically.
Open safety door
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Press foot-operated button:

The tool pocket is opened
Insert the correct tool into the magazine.
Risk of injury!!!
Release foot-operated button

• Magazine tool pocket is clamped.
Close safety door.
• Magazine loading door is locked automatically.
If several tools should be loaded at once via a job list, the loading se-
quence corresponds to the order in which the tools to be loaded were
entered into the job list!
Press the "Deselect" softkey to cancel selection of a selected tool.

Press the "Cancel" softkey to cancel selection of all selected tools.
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3.4.7 Unloading with job lists (optional with CT)

Operating sequence:
Unload Press the "Unload" softkey.
Unload without
CT
Unload with CT
Unload all
blocked
Unload all in
early-warning
limit
Unload all
tools
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The following selection criteria for unloading are available:
Unload with-
out CT
You may decide if the updated tool data are written to the codetag
when unloading the tool.
Unload with Note: the function indicated by the software is active.
CT
Unload all
blocked tools
Selection of all blocked tools.
Unload all in
early-warning Selection of all tools which have reached the early-warning limit.
limit
Unload all
tools
Selection of all tools.
Set marker The previously selected tools are selected.
or
Select the tool to be unloaded directly:

Select with cursor keys, and confirm with "Select" key.
The selected tools are highlighted.
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Start job
• The magazine positions the tool with the smallest tool pocket
number at the loading / unloading station.
• Safety door is unlocked.
Open safety door.
Risk of injury!!!
Hold tool to be unloaded.

• The tool pocket is opened
Remove the tool
• When removing the tool the tool data are cleared from the maga-
zine list.
Close door.
If "Unload with CT" was selected, various data of the tool will be re-
moved from the tool list, as the data are updated on the data carrier
when unloading the tool.
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3.4.8 Replacing with job lists (optional with CT)

Operating sequence:
Select "Parameters" control field
Replace Press the "Replace" softkey.
Replace with-
out codetag
Replace with
codetag
Replace all
locked
Replace all in
early-warning
limit
Replace all
tools
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The following selection criteria for replacing are available.
Replace
without code-
tag You may decide if the updated tool data are written to the codetag
when replacing the tool.
Note: the function indicated by the software is active.
Replace
with codetag
Replace all
locked
Selection of all blocked tools.
Replace all
in early- Selection of all tools which have reached the early-warning limit.
warning limit
Replace all
tools
Selection of all tools.
Set marker The previously selected tools are selected.
or
Select the tool to be replaced directly:

Select with cursor keys, and confirm with "Select" key.
The selected tools are highlighted.
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Start job
• The magazine positions the tool with the smallest tool pocket
number at the loading / unloading station.
• Safety door is unlocked.
Open door.
Hold tool to be replaced.
• The tool pocket is opened
Remove the tool
Insert identical new tool.
Close door.
Tool life and quantity are reset.
The tool data of the new tools must be identical with the tool da-
ta of the replaced tools.
In particular, the tool length may have to be adjusted.
This is not required when "Changing with CT" was selected. All data
of the new tool can be can be read from the data chip of the tool.
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3.4.9 Placing manual tool into spindle

Tools whose data are specified in the tool list but are not physically
available in the tool magazine are described as manual tools.
Calling this tool in the machining program will start the loading rou-
tine.
The tool must meet the physical requirements. For maximum ratings,
see screen mask "OEM tool".
Operating sequence:
Start a program using the manual tool
The NC machining program is processed until a tool is called that is

not available in the magazine.
All relevant axes for tool change move to "Manual tool change" posi-
tion. The spindle still remains inactive.
The following display appears: "Channel 1: Tool management: Load
manual tool T xy Duplo xy into spindle/tool holder 1."
Press NC-Start => spindle moves to final manual loading position.
Spindle collet clamp is released automatically.

Work area door is unlocked automatically
Open work area door manually.
Risk of injury!!!
Place manual tool into spindle.
Press "Spindle collet clamp"
Upon closing of the spindle collet clamp the tool data of the selected
tool are transferred into the data memory "Spindle" of the tool man-
agement.
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Close work area door.
Lock work area door
Press the "CYCLE START" key => machine moves to program start
position.
Machining program is started.
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3.4.10 Removing manual tool from spindle

All tools whose data are available in the tool list but for which no tool
pocket was reserved or entered can be available as manual tool in
the spindle.
By calling a different tool in the machining program, or by calling for
emptying the spindle the unload routine is started.
The data of the tool concerned remain in the tool list.
Operating sequence:
Start a program using the manual tool
The NC machining program is processed until a tool is to be unload-

ed from the spindle for which no tool pocket is reserved.
All relevant axes for tool change move to "Manual tool change" posi-
tion. The spindle still remains inactive.
Press the "CYCLE START" key => spindle moves to final manual
loading position.
Work area door is unlocked automatically

The following display appears: "Channel1: Remove manual tool from
holder 1"
Risk of injury!!!
Hold manual tool, or secure it against falling!
Press "Spindle collet clamp"
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Remove the tool from the spindle collet clamp

Lock work area door
Press the "CYCLE START" key => machine moves to program start
position.
Machining program is started.
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3.4.11 Loading the spindle

• Machine referenced
• Tool in spindle
• tool change position
Operating sequence:
Tool
list
Select the tool list.
Select the tool to be loaded in the tool list with the cursor keys.
Loading Activate loading
Ignore the proposed loading position and
Spindle Press "Spindle" softkey.
Work area door is unlocked automatically.

Open machining station gates manually.
Select "SETUP" mode
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Risk of injury!!!
Release the spindle tool chuck
Insert the correct tool into the spindle.
Clamp the spindle tool chuck
By closing the collet clamp the tool data are written to the spindle lo-
cation.
Close door.
Lock safety door.
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3.4.12 Unloading the tool directly from the spindle

If a spindle tool cannot be unloaded via the tool magazine, it is also
possible to unload it directly from the spindle.
Operating sequence:
Move magazine chain (Q-axis) to home position.
Move to tool change position.
Set cursor on spindle line.

Proceed as follows.
Tool
list
Select screen mask "Tool list"
Use the cursor keys to select the spindle.
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Unload Press the "Unload" softkey.
Work area door is unlocked automatically.

(702335: Unclamp spindle and remove tool from spindle)
Risk of injury!!!
Hold spindle tool, or secure it against falling!
Release the spindle collet clamp.
Remove the tool from the spindle collet clamp
Clamp the spindle collet chuck
Lock work area door
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3.4.13 Emergency strategy for loading the disc-type tool magazine

In case of a defective additional magazine the disc-type tool maga-
zine can continue to be loaded.
Operating sequence:
Activate the loading station in screen "Special functions".
Unlock and open the door on the tool change station.
Unlock the slides on the lower magazine reeds and move manually to
loading position.
Close and lock the door on the tool change station.
Press the "OFFSET" key, operating area "Parameter" opens.
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Activate the recall key, if necessary
Press the "Tool list" softkey in the horizontal softkey bar

Tool list
Screen mask "Tool list" is selected
Use the cursor keys to select the tool to be loaded.
Loading
Press the "Load" softkey
Enter a free tool pocket in the disc-type tool magazine manually.
Confirm with OK.
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The selected magazine pocket is positioned at the loading station of

the disk-type tool magazine.
Risk of injury!!!
Insert tool into the magazine manually.

Clamp the magazine tool pocket by actuating the foot switch
Close the safety door manually
Lock the safety door in the setup screen "Safety door magazine load-
ing".
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3.4.14 Emergency strategy for unloading the disc-type tool magazine

Operating sequence:
Activate the loading station in screen "Special functions".
Unlock and open the door on the tool change station.
Unlock the slides on the lower magazine reeds and move manually to
loading position.
Close and lock the door on the tool change station.
Press the "OFFSET" key, operating area "Parameter" opens.
Activate the recall key, if necessary
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Press the "Tool list" softkey in the horizontal softkey bar

Tool list
The "Tool list" screen mask is selected
Use the cursor keys to select the tool to be unloaded.
Unload Press the "Unload" softkey, and confirm with "OK"
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The magazine moves the selected tool to the unload point of the
disk-type tool magazine.
Risk of injury!!!
Hold the tool to be removed
Remove tools from magazine

Clamp the magazine tool pocket by actuating the foot switch.
Upon removing the tool from the magazine the tool data is removed
from the magazine list.
Close the tool change door manually
Lock the safety door in the setup screen "Safety door magazine load-
ing".
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Spare tools
3.5 Spare tools

The tool management system differentiates between active and spare
tools.
Upon tool selection (Tool Selection) the tool management system first
of all searches for an active tool. If the search is unsuccessful a spare
tool is searched for. If the search algorithm finds a spare tool, it de-
clares it as an active tool.
The "Active tool" is requested until it is worn out (e.g. its tool life
has expired).
The "No tool with this number available" message will appear if no
spare tool is available in the magazine. This will lead to a fault during
the next tool change.
This search type allows successive working with spare tools .
To prevent a machine stop it is necessary to insert a spare tool before
the tool life of the relevant tool expires.
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Tool monitoring devices
3.6 Tool monitoring devices

3.6.1 Tool breakage detection (option)
The machine is equipped with a tool breakage control. This allows
determination of the target position of the tool tip for any tool to be
checked to a precision of 0.5 mm.
Only tools with a total length of 100 mm and larger can be

measured. It is also not possible to check milling cutters and
similar tools for breakage.
3.6.2 Measuring principle

A D.C. motor rotates a scanning switch vane in direction of the test-
ing tool. The approach is made by the PLC together with the control
device. If this switch vane comes across the tool to be tested the
torque of the D.C. motor is increased. In this moment the PLC stores
the swing angle and compares is with the test position stored in the
PLC.
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3.6.3 Measuring the reference length
Line "TC:Ref.value" in the tool detail parameters describes three sta-

tuses:
0: Monitoring switched off
1: "Teach" function active
>1: measured reference value for the length in degrees.
(The value is set to 1 when unloading the tool.)
The reference length of the tool is detected before its first use via tool
check.
During learning traversing is made up to the increase of the torque.
The resulting turn angle is stored in the management as reference
value for the length check together with the tool data.
If the maintained figure in the line is > 1 this is always the measured
angle in degrees.
3.6.4 Tool breakage detection device (option)

Once the tool change (M06) is started the tool management checks if
there is a test position available for the tool in the spindle.
If the test position is > 1 the length is checked via tool check when
changing the tool from the spindle into the magazine. The tool check
motor rotates the test vane to test position. The control device signals
OK or not OK to the PLC, depending on the torque applied. In case of
a not OK signal the identification "G" (locked) is signaled, and the
fault "Tool breakage" is displayed.
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3.6 Tool monitoring devices

3.6.1 Tool breakage detection (option)
The machine is equipped with a tool breakage control. This allows
determination of the target position of the tool tip for any tool to be
checked to a precision of 0.5 mm.
Only tools with a total length of 100 mm and larger can be

measured. It is also not possible to check milling cutters and
similar tools for breakage.
3.6.2 Measuring principle

A D.C. motor rotates a scanning switch vane in direction of the test-
ing tool. The approach is made by the PLC together with the control
device. If this switch vane comes across the tool to be tested the
torque of the D.C. motor is increased. In this moment the PLC stores
the swing angle and compares is with the test position stored in the
PLC.
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3.6.3 Measuring the reference length
Line "TC:Ref.value" in the tool detail parameters describes three sta-

tuses:
0: Monitoring switched off
1: "Teach" function active
>1: measured reference value for the length in degrees.
(The value is set to 1 when unloading the tool.)
The reference length of the tool is detected before its first use via tool
check.
During learning traversing is made up to the increase of the torque.
The resulting turn angle is stored in the management as reference
value for the length check together with the tool data.
If the maintained figure in the line is > 1 this is always the measured
angle in degrees.
3.6.4 Tool breakage detection device (option)

Once the tool change (M06) is started the tool management checks if
there is a test position available for the tool in the spindle.
If the test position is > 1 the length is checked via tool check when
changing the tool from the spindle into the magazine. The tool check
motor rotates the test vane to test position. The control device signals
OK or not OK to the PLC, depending on the torque applied. In case of
a not OK signal the identification "G" (locked) is signaled, and the
fault "Tool breakage" is displayed.
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___________________________________________________________________________________
Sekretariat:
Secretary’s office
Anja Paulus (D,E) Corinna Höß (D,E,S,F)
Tel. / Phone: +49 (0)8261 996 793 +49 (0)8261 996 3630
Fax / fax: +49 (0)8261 996 95 793 +49 (0)8261 996 95 3630
Email / email: anja.paulus@grob.de corinna.hoess@grob.de
Eva Gumbold (D,E,S,F)
Tel. / Phone: +49 (0)8261 996 847

Fax / fax: +49 (0)8261 996 95 847
Email / email: eva.gumbold@grob.de
Service Team im Werk Fa. GROB, Mindelheim

Service team at GROB company, Mindelheim
A Abteilung Projektkoordination Außenmontage

Department Project Coordination Field Service
Herbert Gollmitzer (D,E)

Stellv. Abteilungsleiter Projektkoordination Außenmontage
Deputy Manager Field Service
Tel. / Phone: +49 (0)8261 996 589

Fax / fax: +49 (0)8261 996 95 589
Email / email: herbert.gollmitzer@grob.de
B Abteilung After Sales Service (mit Maschinendiagnostik und ET-Management)

Department After Sales Service (with remote diagnostic and spare part management)
Simpert Dillitz (D,E)

Stellv. Abteilungsleiter After Sales Service
Deputy Manager After Sales Service
Tel. / Phone: +49 (0)8261 996 277

Fax / fax: +49 (0)8261 996 95 277
Email / email: simpert.dillitz@grob.de
Georg Klucker (D,E)

Gruppenleiter Ersatzteilmanagement
Team leader spare part management
Tel. / Phone: +49 (0)8261 996 9328

Fax / fax: +49 (0)8261 996 95 9328
Email / email: georg.klucker@grob.de
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Servicestellen außerhalb Mindelheim (ohne Servicepartner)

Service partners abroad (without service partner)
GROB-Unternehmen
Subsidiaries
BRAZIL GREAT BRITAIN

• Harry G. Pfeiffer (D,E,P,S) • Gerrit Wielhouwer (D,E)
B. GROB do Brasil, S. A. GROB Machine Tools U.K. Ltd.
Tel. / Phone +55 11 4367-9257 Tel. / Phone +44 (0121) 366 9848
Fax +55 11 4367-9126 Fax +44 (0121) 779 5743
Mobil / Cell. Phone + 55 11 98528 0126 Mobil / Cell. Phone +44 (0) 7790 - 579893
Email service@grob.com.br Email gerrit.wielhouwer@grobgroup.com
P. R. CHINA
MEXICO • Hongzhi Ren (M,E)
• Jörg Wagner (D,E,S) GROB BEIJING CO. LTD.
GROB MEXICO S.A. de C.V. Tel. / Phone +86 (10) 64 80 37 11
Tel. / Phone +52 (442) 2095241-207 Fax +86 (10) 64 80 37 13
Mobil / Cell. Phone +52 (1442) 2059573 Mobil / Cell. Phone +86 (1350) 1 28 94 38
Email info@mx.grobgroup.com Email info@cn.grobgroup.com
USA P. R. CHINA
• Tyler Bricker (E) • Biao Wang (M,D,E)
GROB Systems, Bluffton, OH GROB BEIJING - Shanghai Office
Tel. / Phone +1 (419) 3 69 12 43 Tel. / Phone +86 (21) 37 63 30 18
Fax +1 (419) 3 69 33 36 Fax +86 (21) 37 63 31 43
Mobil / Cell. Phone +1 (419) 3 69 33 12 Mobil / Cell. Phone +86 (139) 18 28 60 55
Email customerservice@grobsystems.com Email shanghai@grobgroup.com
SOUTH KOREA G. C. D. CHINA (D,E)

• Yun Oh (E) • Eugen Nägele
GROB KOREA Co. Ltd. GROB DALIAN CO. LTD.
Tel. / Phone +82 31 8041-3130 Tel. / Phone +86 411 3926-6401
Fax +82 31 8041-3128 Mobil / Cell. Phone +86 188 42603160
Email info@kr.grobgroup.com Email Eugen.Naegele@grobgroup.com
RUSSIA INDIA
• Dr. Dmitry Akulin (D,E,R)
GROB RUSSLAND GmbH
• L. J. Naidu (E)
GROB Machine Tools India Pvt. Ltd.
Tel. / Phone +7 495 624 0586
Tel. / Phone +91 40 42023336
Mobil / Cell. Phone +7 965 122 1522
Email Dmitry.Akulin@grobgroup.com
Fax +91 40 42023336
Email info@in.grobgroup.com
(D) = Sprache: Deutsch, Language: German

(E) = Sprache: Englisch, Language: English
(F) = Sprache: Französisch, Language: French
(M) = Sprache: Mandarin, Language: Mandarin
(P) = Sprache: Portugiesisch, Language: Portuguese
(R) = Sprache: Russisch, Language: Russian
(S) = Sprache: Spanisch, Language: Spanish
Wir freuen uns, Ihnen helfen zu können!

We are pleased to support you!
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Safety signs
Inhalt Seite
5 Safety signs .......................................................................................................................... 5 – 3
5.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 5 – 3

5.1.1 SID200-ENG-310-03-01 ......................................................................................................... 5 – 3
5.1.2 SID100-ENG-220-01-01 ......................................................................................................... 5 – 3
5.1.3 SID200-ENG-110-13-02 ......................................................................................................... 5 – 4
5.1.4 SID200-ENG-110-14-01 ......................................................................................................... 5 – 4
5.1.5 SID800-INT-831-02-01 ........................................................................................................... 5 – 5
5.1.6 SID200-ENG-140-14-01 ......................................................................................................... 5 – 6
5.1.7 SID500-ENG-140-05-02 ......................................................................................................... 5 – 7
5.2 Option Pallet Changer ......................................................................................................... 5 – 7

5.2.1 SID200-ENG-140-34-01 ......................................................................................................... 5 – 7
5.3 Option Additional Magazine ................................................................................................ 5 – 8

5.3.1 SID300-ENG-160-04-01 ......................................................................................................... 5 – 8
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Safety signs
5 – Seite 2 von 8 G350 / G550 34.2013

Safety signs
5 Safety signs
5.1 General
Warning signs are located on all safety-related places of the ma-
chine.
The relevant text must be followed when operating the machine to
reduce dangers and residual risks to a minimum.
5.1.1 SID200-ENG-310-03-01
5.1.2 SID100-ENG-220-01-01
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Safety signs
5.1.3 SID200-ENG-110-13-02
5.1.4 SID200-ENG-110-14-01
5 – Seite 4 von 8 G350 / G550 34.2013

Safety signs
5.1.5 SID800-INT-831-02-01
34.2013 G350 / G550 5 – Seite 5 von 8

Safety signs
5.1.6 SID200-ENG-140-14-01
5 – Seite 6 von 8 G350 / G550 34.2013

Safety signs
5.1.7 SID500-ENG-140-05-02
5.2 Option Pallet Changer

5.2.1 SID200-ENG-140-34-01
34.2013 G350 / G550 5 – Seite 7 von 8

Safety signs
5.3 Option Additional Magazine

5.3.1 SID300-ENG-160-04-01
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Date 10.07.2013
M-functions – G350/G550
Predefined M-functions: D = DIN
S=SIEMENS
G = GROB
* = activates conditional read-in disable
# = external read-in disable with active M31
DB21.
No. Function Symbol
DBX
M00 D Unconditional stop 194.0
M01 D Conditional stop 194.1
M02 D End of program 194.2
M03 * D Spindle clockwise rotation 194.3
M04 * D Spindle counterclockwise rotation 194.4
M05 D Spindle stop 194.5
M06 D Tool change T_CHANGE 194.6
M07 * D Switch on coolant 1: high pressure (tool) 194.7
M08 D Switch on coolant 1: low pressure (spindle) 195.0
M09 D Switch off coolant 195.1
M10 G Clamp B-axis 195.2
M11 G Unclamp B-axis 195.3
M12 S Clamp spindle 195.4
M13 S Unclamp spindle 195.5
M14 195.6
M15 195.7
M16 196.0
M17 D End of subroutine 196.1
M18 196.2
M19 D Positioning the spindle 196.3
M20 G Clamp A-axis 196.4
M21 G Unclamp A-axis 196.5
M22 196.6
M23 196.7
M24 G Tool change position reached M_LOAD_POS 197.0
M25 G Home position reached M_HOME_POS 197.1
M26 Switch off machine automatically M_AUTO_POWER_OFF 197.2
M27 G Reserved 197.3
M30 D End of program with reset 197.6
M31 * D Conditional read-in disable 197.7
M32 G Program end without spindle reset 198.0
M34 D Reserved 198.2
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DB21.
No. Function Symbol
DBX
M38 G Switch on process measuring sensor 198.6
M39 G Switch off measuring probe 198.7
M40 D Automatic gear change 199.0
M41 D Gear stage 1 199.1
M46 G Mapal Tooltronic on 199.6
M47 G Mapal Tooltronic off 199.7
M48 Reserved 200.0
M49 Reserved 200.1
M50 # Clean extraction fan of extraction system (option) 200.2
M51 200.3
M52 Switch on coolant for work area flushing 200.4
M53 Switch off coolant for work area flushing 200.5
Switch off coolant for work area flushing / additional flushing on
M54 (option) 200.6
Switch off coolant for work area flushing / additional flushing off
M55 (option) 200.7
M56 Switch on coolant for flushing rotary table surface (option) 201.0
M57 Switch off coolant for flushing rotary table surface (option) 201.1
M58 Reserved: switch off collision monitoring for Z/A/B-axis 201.2
M59 Reserved: switch on collision monitoring for Z/A/B-axis 201.3
M60 # G Start part change M_WRK_CHANGE 201.4
M61 Start part loading program (channel 2) M_START_WRK_LOADER 201.5
M62 Prepare part change M_PREPARE_WRK_CHANGE 201.6
M63 201.7
M66 G T-selection without tool, taper cleaning M_NO_TOOL_BRUSH 202.2
M70 D Spindle is switched into axis operation 202.6
M71 D Spindle is disconnected from axis operation 202.7
M72 203.0
M73 203.1
M74 203.2
M75 Set part status "Measuring not OK" 203.3
M76 203.4
M77 Deactivate high-pressure coolant pressure switch monitoring 203.5
M78 203.6
M79 203.7
M80 Komet U axis: deactivate axis mode (option) 204.0
M81 Komet U axis: activate axis mode (option) 204.1
M82 Komet U axis: activate emergency axis mode (option) 204.2
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DB21.
No. Function Symbol
DBX
M83 204.3
M84 204.4
M85 204.5
M86 G New tool in Z axis spindle (first use) 204.6
M88 G M06 acknowledgement to tool management (internal) 205.0
M89 G Enable for tool loader channel 3 (only G550 with tool loader) 205.1
M90 G Switch off the extraction system 205.2
M91 G Switch on the extraction system 205.3
M92 G Switch off chip conveyor 205.4
M93 G Switch on chip conveyor 205.5
M94 G Extraction system 100% 205.6
M95 205.7
M96 Reserved 206.0
M97 Increment Siemens part counter (MD 27882) 206.1
M98 206.2
M99 206.3
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M-functions, channel 1
DB165.
No. Function
DBX
M100 Open tool loading door (for loading system) M_100_OPEN_WRK_DOOR 6.0
M101 Close tool loading door (for loading system) M_101_CLOSE_WRK_DOOR 6.1
M102 6.2
M103 6.3
M104 Switch on oil-air lubrication 6.4
M105 Switch off oil-air lubrication 6.5
M106 Switch on work area flushing/blowing-off (option) 6.6
M107 Switch off work area flushing/blowing-off (option) 6.7
Spindle nose, switch on high-pressure coolant
M108 (option) 7.0
M109 Carry out bed ways lubrication pulse M_109_LubricationPuls 7.1
Air blast for spindle housing (minimum quantity
M_110_Blow_Spindle_case_On
M110 option) 7.2
M111 Reserved: minimum quantity lubrication 7.3
M112 Unclamp pallet clamp on rotary table (option) 7.4
M113 Clamp pallet clamp on rotary table (option) 7.5
Switch on air blast for surface spindle housing nose
M114 (minimum quantity lubrication option) 7.6
Switch off air blast for surface spindle housing nose
M115 (minimum quantity lubrication option) 7.7
Switch on air blast for pallet clamp on rotary table
M116 (option) 8.0
Switch off air blast for pallet clamp on rotary table
M117 (option) 8.1
Switch on cleaning for magazine tool pocket (only
M118 pick-up magazine) 8.2
Switch off cleaning for magazine tool pocket (only
M119 pick-up magazine) 8.3
M120 Start tool taper brush M_120_Mag1_StartToolbrush 8.4
M121 Switch on blow-off air for spindle (option) M_121_Spindle_Air_Blowing_On 8.5
M122 Switch off blow-off air for spindle (option) M_122_Spindle_Air_Blowing_Off 8.6
M123 Switch on air blast for spindle tool (option) M_123_Spindle_Tool_Blowing_On 8.7
M124 Switch off air blast for spindle tool (option) M_124_Spindle_Tool_Blowing_Off 9.0
M125 Homing for clamping fixture (option) M_FIXTURE_UNIT_TO_REF 9.1
M126 9.2
M127 9.3
M128 Activate bearing analysis spindle (option) 9.4
M129 Deactivate bearing analysis spindle (option) 9.5
M130 Artis: spindle 1 switch on tool monitoring system M_TOOL_MON_SP1_ON 9.6
M131 Artis: spindle 1 switch off tool monitoring system M_TOOL_MON _SP1_OFF 9.7
M132 Artis: Reserved for tool monitoring system 10.0
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DB165.
No. Function
DBX
M138 Artis: Switch on tool monitoring system with G01 M_TOOL_MON _G01_ON 10.6
M139 Artis: Switch off tool monitoring system with G01 M_TOOL_MON _ G01_OFF 10.7
M140 Artis: Reserved for tool monitoring system M_TOOL_MON _COUNT_ON 11.0
M141 Artis: Reserved for tool monitoring system M_TOOL_MON _COUNT_OFF 11.1
M142 Artis: Reserved for tool monitoring system M_TOOL_MON _REOPERATION 11.2
M143 Artis: switch on wear monitoring (option) 11.3
M144 Artis: switch off wear monitoring (option) 11.4
Artis: screw cutting on (monitoring of most sensitive
M145 level) 11.5
M146 Artis: screw cutting off 11.6
M147 Artis: AC-feedback control on (option) 11.7
M148 Artis: AC-feedback control off (option) 12.0
M150 Switch on coupling 1 clamping fixture rotary table 12.2
M151 Switch off coupling 1 clamping fixture rotary table 12.3
M158 13.2
M159 13.3
M160 Reserved for additional tool magazine 13.4
M164 14.0
M165 14.1
M166 14.2
M167 14.3
M168 Activate feed correction 14.4
M169 Deactivate feed correction 14.5
M170 B-axis loading G350: 0 to 9 Kg / G550: 0 to 9 Kg B_Axis_Load_0 14.6
B-axis loading G350: 9 to 130 Kg / G550: 9 to 270
B_Axis_Load_1
M171 Kg 14.7
B-axis loading G350: 130 to 260 kg / G550: 270 to
B_Axis_Load_2
M172 540 kg 15.0
B-axis loading G350: 260 to 380 Kg / G550: 540 to
B_Axis_Load_3
M173 800 Kg 15.1
M174 15.2
M175 15.3
M176 Switch on A-axis software limit 2 A_Axis_2nd_sw_limit_on 15.4
M177 Switch off A-axis software limit 2 A_Axis_2nd_sw_limit_off 15.5
M178 Switch on B-axis software limit 2 B_Axis_2nd_sw_limit_on 15.6
M179 Switch off B-axis software limit 2 B_Axis_2nd_sw_limit_off 15.7
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Date 10.07.2013
DB165.
No. Function
DBX
Switch on X-axis, software end position 2 (only for
M180 16.0
G350 with 34 tool pockets)
Switch on X-axis, software end position 2 (only for
M181 16.1
G350 with 34 tool pockets)
M182 Deactivate high-pressure coolant monitoring 16.2
M183 Switch on coupling 2 depressurizing rotary table 16.3
M184 Switch off coupling 2 depressurizing rotary table 16.4
M187 Activate Laser m&h: Laser (option) 16.7
M188 Deactivate Laser m&h: Laser (option) 17.0
M189 Laser m&h: air blast on (option) 17.1
M190 Laser m&h: air blast off (option) 17.2
M191 Laser m&h: cutting insert check on (option) 17.3
M192 Laser m&h: cutting insert check off (option) 17.4
Clamping fixture rotary table, seating check on
M193 (option) 17.5
M194 SPV RT seating check off (option) 17.6
M195 Machining program started 17.7
M196 Machining program finished 18.0
M197 18.1
M198 18.2
M199 18.3
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M-functions, channel 1 add-on
DB165.
No. Function
DBX
M500 User M-function switch on output 1 110.0
M501 User M-function switch off output 1 110.1
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Date 10.07.2013
M-functions channel 2
Symbol DB165.
No. Function
DBX
M200 Open part loading door (option) M_200_WRK_OPEN_DOOR 32.0
M201 Close loading door (option) M_201_WRK_CLOSE_DOOR 32.1
M202 Tool change finished M_202_END_WRK_CHANGE 32.2
M203 Reserved 32.3
M204 Reserved 32.4
M205 32.5
M206 32.6
M207 32.7
M208 33.0
M209 Unlock loading door (only PLW) M_209_LOADING_DOOR_UNLOCKED 33.1
M210 Unclamp pallet at setup station (only PLW) M_210_PALLET_RPL_UNCLAMP 33.2
M211 Clamp pallet at setup station (only PLW) M_211_PALLET_RPL_CLAMP 33.3
M212 Unclamp pallet on B-axis (option) M_212_PALLET_RT_UNCLAMP 33.4
M213 Clamp pallet on B-axis (option) M_213_PALLET_RT_CLAMP 33.5
M214 33.6
M215 33.7
M216 Switch on air blast for pallet clamp on rotary table (option) M_216_PALLET_RT_BLOW-OFF_ON 34.0
M217 Switch off air blast for pallet clamp on rotary table (option) M_217_PALLET_RT_BLOW-OFF_OFF 34.1
M218 Pallet clamp setup station, air blast on (only PLW) M_218_PALLET_RPL_BLOW-OFF_ON 34.2
M_219_PALLET_RPL_BLOW-
M219 Pallet clamp setup station, air blast off (only PLW) 34.3
OFF_OFF
Switch on air blast for pallet coupling (rotary table + setup
M220 M_220_BLOW-OFF_KPL_RT_RPL_ON 34.4
station) (only PLW)
Switch off air blast for pallet coupling (rotary table + setup M_221_BLOW-
M221 34.5
station) (only PLW) OFF_KPL_RT_RPL_OFF
M222 Engage pallet coupling at setup station (only PLW) M_222_PALLET_KPL_RPL_ON 34.6
M223 Disengage pallet coupling at setup station (only PLW) M_223_PALLET_KPL_RPL_OFF 34.7
Switch on flushing/blowing-off for pallet changer door (only
M224 M_224_PLW_FLUSH_ON 35.0
PLW)
Switch on flushing/blowing-off for pallet changer door (only
M225 M_225_PLW_FLUSH_OFF 35.1
PLW)
M226 Switch on flushing for rotary table surface (option) M_226_PALLET_RT_FLUSH_ON 35.2
M227 Switch off flushing for rotary table surface (option) M_227_PALLET_RT_FLUSH_OFF 35.3
M228 Coupling 5 seating check off 35.4
M229 Coupling 5 seating check pressure OK 35.5
M230 Coupling 5 seating check, pressure dropped 35.6
M231 Coupling 6 seating check off 35.7
M232 Coupling 6 seating check pressure OK 36.0
M233 Coupling 6 seating check, pressure dropped 36.1
M234 Switch on coupling 5 SPV setup station (option for PLW) M_234_KPL_5_RPL_ON 36.2
M235 Switch off coupling 5 SPV setup station (option for PLW) M_235_KPL_5_RPL_OFF 36.3
M236 Switch on coupling 6 SPV setup station (option for PLW) M_236_KPL_6_RPL_ON 36.4
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Symbol DB165.
No. Function
DBX
M237 Switch off coupling 6 SPV setup station (option for PLW) M_237_KPL_6_RPL_OFF 36.5
Connection port 1-6 SPV setup station: switch-off read-in
M238 M_238_KLP_RPL_RDISABLE_OFF 36.6
disable (only with PLW)
Connection port 1-6 SPV setup station: switch-on read-in
M239 M_239_KLP_RPL_RDISABLE_OFF 36.7
disable (only with PLW)
M240 37.0
M241 37.1
M242 Data transfer PLW data box 1 work area (only with PLW) M_242_WrkData_Pocket1_Station 37.2
M243 Data transfer work area  PLW data box 1 (only with PLW) M_243_WrkData_Station_Pocket1 37.3
M244 Data transfer PLW data box 2  work area (only with PLW) M_244_WrkData_Pocket2_Station 37.4
M245 Data transfer work area  PLW data box 2 (only with PLW) M_245_WrkData_Station_Pocket2 37.5
M246 Data transfer PLW data box 1  setup station (only with PLW) M_246_WrkData_Pocket1_Load 37.6
M247 Data transfer setup station  PLW data box 1 (only with PLW) M_247_WrkData_Load_Pocket1 37.7
M248 Data transfer PLW data box 2  setup station (only with PLW) M_248_WrkData_Pocket2_Load 38.0
M249 Data transfer setup station  PLW data box 2 (only with PLW) M_249_WrkData_Load_Pocket2 38.1
M250 Switch on coupling 1 clamping fixture rotary table M_250_KPL_1_RT_ON 38.2
M251 Switch off coupling 1 clamping fixture rotary table M_251_KPL_1_RT_OFF 38.3
M258 Switch on coupling 2 clamping fixture pressure 2 39.2
M259 Switch off coupling 4 clamping fixture pressure 2 39.3
Switch on coupling 1 clamping fixture setup station (only with
M260 M_260_KPL_1_RPL_ON 39.4
PLW)
Switch off coupling 1 clamping fixture setup station (only with
M261 M_261_KPL_1_RPL_OFF 39.5
PLW)
M262 M_262_KPL_2_RPL_ON 39.6
PLW)
M263 M_263_KPL_2_RPL_OFF 39.7
PLW)
M264 M_264_KPL_3_RPL_ON 40.0
PLW)
M265 M_265_KPL_3_RPL_OFF 40.1
PLW)
M266 M_266_KPL_4_RPL_ON 40.2
PLW)
M267 M_267_KPL_4_RPL_OFF 40.3
PLW)
6-9
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Symbol DB165.
No. Function
DBX
M270 Program unclamping clamping fixture active M_270_UNCLAMP_SPV_RPL_ACTIVE 40.6
M271 Program clamping clamping fixture active M_271_CLAMP_SPV_RPL_ACTIVE 40.7
M272 End-of-machining signal unclamping clamping fixture M_272_UNCLAMP_COMPL_SPV_RPL 41.0
M273 End-of-machining signal clamping clamping fixture M_273_CLAMP_COMPL_SPV_RPL 41.1
M274 41.2
M275 41.3
M276 Depressurize coupling 5 - switch on 41.4
M277 Depressurize coupling 5 - switch off 41.5
M278 Depressurize coupling 6 - switch on 41.6
M279 Depressurize coupling 6 - switch off 41.7
M280 42.0
M281 42.1
M282 42.2
M287 42.7
M288 43.0
M289 43.1
M290 43.2
M291 Query seating check OK setup station (option) 43.3
M292 Query seating check, pressure dropped, setup station (option) 43.4
M293 Query seating check OK, rotary table (only with PLW) M_293_TURNON_SEAT_CTRL 43.5
Query seating check pressure dropped, rotary table (only with
M294 M_294_SEAT_CTRL_FALLENOFF 43.6
PLW)
M295 43.7
M296 44.0
M297 44.1
M298 44.2
M299 44.3
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Used H-functions channel 1
DB168
No. Function
.DBD
H0 2
H1 6
H2 10
H3 14
H4 18
H5 22
H6 26
H7 High-pressure coolant specified pressure spindle tool 30
H8 34
H9 Artis additional number (e.g. if a tool is called up several times) 38

H10 Artis Program number 42
H11 Clamping pressure connection port 1 work area 46
H12 Clamping pressure coupling 2 work area 50
H13 Clamping pressure coupling 3 work area
H14 Clamping pressure coupling 4 work area
H46 Mapal Tooltronic Linearization on 186

H47 Mapal Tooltronic Linearization off 190
H96 Toolscope: Program number 386

H97 Toolscope: Machining number 390
H98 Toolscope: Tool number 394
H99 Toolscope: Process ID 398
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Operator control

Description of all operator's controls

Description of tool management re-

Lists all safety signs valid on the ma-

M-functions List of the used M-functions

1 Protective devices ................................................................................................................ 1 – 3

1.1 Emergency stop ................................................................................................................... 1 – 3

1.2 Movable protective devices ................................................................................................ 1 – 5

1.3 Safety Integrated .................................................................................................................. 1 – 8

1.4 Spindle .................................................................................................................................. 1 – 10

1.5 Moving components ............................................................................................................ 1 – 11

1.6 Protective devices for machine components .................................................................... 1 – 12

1.7 Control cabinets ................................................................................................................... 1 – 13

1.8 Safety cut-out ....................................................................................................................... 1 – 14

19.2013 G350 / G550 1 – Page 1 of 16

1 – Page 2 of16 G350/G550 19.2013

When an EMERGENCY STOP is triggered the machine is immedi-

The emergency stop button on the hand-held controller is not

1.1.2 Location of the EMERGENCY STOP buttons

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1.1.3 Machine status in the event of an EMERGENCY STOP

1.1.4 Elimination of the "EMERGENCY STOP" status

Switch on machining unit

If necessary, retract axes in manual mode.

Return machine to home position

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1.2 Movable protective devices

1.2.1 Opening the movable protective devices

Work area door is unlocked.

Further doors are unlocked via the setup screens.

Unlocked movable protective devices can be opened by hand.

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1.2.2 Closing the movable protective devices

Locking of the safety doors is effected as follows:

The voltages are reconnected upon locking. However, the machine

1.2.3 Emergency unlocking of the voltage-free locked protective devices

If safety doors have to be opened, they can be emergency unlocked

Reset emergency unlocking status in reverse order.

Renew sealing wax seal of safety screw (1), after an emergency

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1.2.4 Gravity (drop) lock

For this reason gravity-actuated door locks are installed on critical

When entering the inside area of the machine it is essential to

See chapter "Safety cut-out"

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1.3 Safety Integrated

See also the SIEMENS documentation.

Safety Integrated is an integrated safety system. The drive is moni-

1.3.2 Safe operation stop

See also the SIEMENS documentation.

1.3.3 Safe reduced speed

+ The feed rate (adjustable via the feedrate potentiometer at

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1.3.4 Safe stop

1.3.5 Test stop

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1.4.2 Obligatory measures to secure the spindle life

Warm-up program Grease distribution program

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1.5 Moving components

See chapter Safety signs!

Despite open and movable protective devices certain movement can

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1.6 Protective devices for machine components