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INDEX - CONTENTS
1.

INTRODUCTION

2.

INSTALLATION

2.1

CNC .............................................................................................................................................3
2.1.1. Configuration ...............................................................................................................3

2.2

PC ................................................................................................................................................6
2.2.1 Configuring Microsoft Net ...........................................................................................6
2.2.2. Inhibiting Microsoft Net Firewall................................................................................9
2.2.3. Sharing Microsoft Net Directory..............................................................................12
2.2.4. Configuring Computer Name ..................................................................................13

2.3

3.

Network Configuration Test....................................................................................................15

OPERATION ......................................................................... 15

3.1

Access to Via Ethernet Programs Area ................................................................................16

3.2

Copying a program ..................................................................................................................16

3.3

Running a program ..................................................................................................................16

3.4

Running an On Line Program ................................................................................................17

4.

BIBLIOGRAPHY ................................................................... 17

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1. Introduction
The Ethernet technology is based on the idea of network points sending messages, in
a way essentially similar to a radio system. Each point has a switch of 48 bits, known
as MAC address, to ensure that all systems have different addresses in an Ethernet.
The communication of the data through Ethernet CNC SIEMENS makes use of the
TCP/IP protocol.
TCP/IP model, like many other protocols, can be seen as a group of layers, in which
each one solves a group of data transmission problems, providing a service well
defined for the protocols of the superior layer. These higher layers are logically nearer
to the user (application layer), deal with more abstract data and trust the lowest layers
protocols to translate data in a format that can be physically transmitted.
The SIEMENS Ethernet Interface put available an interface composed by a RJ45
socket (Ethernet pattern) in order to plug it to a PC or a Server. All other items
necessary for the communication thru Ethernet CNC SIEMENS must be acquired
by the customer (cables, hubs, TCP/IP configuration, routers, computer configuration,
boards, etc.).

2. Installation
This chapter will treat installation two parts: CNC and PC.

2.1 CNC
How to install and make the configuration of CNC with Fast Ethernet Onboard.
Remark: Procedures described below should be done by the manufacturer
during machine comissioning and may be eventually changed in case
of need.
2.1.1. Configuration
For Ethernet Onboard configuration it is necessary the following procedures:
2.1.1.1. CNC Parameters
This part of the procedure is to put CNC available in the Ethernet network:
(a) Press Menu Select key;
(b) Press Diagnostics softkey;
(c) Press > softkey;
(d) Press Bus TCP/IP softkey;
(e) Press TCP/IP diagnost softkey;

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(f) Press Details softkey;
(g) Press Change softkey;
(h) Place the prompt in Address type and choose (thru the
keyboard) the option Manual or DHCP;

key in MDI

NOTA: DHCP, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, is a TCP/IP service which

provides a dynamic terminals configuration, with concession of host IP
addresses and other parameter configuration for network customers.
When this service is enabled, the configuration of Gateway, DNS 1 and
DNS 2 will be disabled.
(i) Place the prompt in IP address assigned e type IP number in which the
CNC will be subscribed in network;
(j) Place the prompt in Subnet mask assigned and type the number of the
Sub-network mask, where the CNC will be assigned in network;
(k) Place the prompt in DNS server 1 and type the number of the first DNS
server;
(l) Place the prompt in DNS server 2 and type the number of the first DNS
server;

NOTA: DNS (Domain Name System) is a system of hierarchical management of

names operating under two definitions:
- Examine and update the data base;
- Solve Server names in network addresses.
It is based on hierarchical names and allows the inscription of several
typed data besides the host name and IP. Due to the fact that the data
base is distributed, its size is unlimited and the performance is not so
damaged when more servers are added to it.
O DNS Server translates names to IP addresses and IP addresses to
respective names, allowing the localization of hosts in a certain
dominion.
Secondary DNS Server is a kind of backup of Primary DNS Server.
When it is not possible to find the domain thru primary server the
system tries to solve the name thru the secondary one.
(m) Place the prompt in Gateway and type the domain of the DNS server;
Remark:

Gateway is the name assigned to the DNS server.

(n) Press OK softkey;

Below is example of values to be used for network connections configuration:

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2.1.1.2. Server Data Parameters

This part of the procedure is responsible to inform to the CNC in which address
the network server is:
(a) Press Menu Select key;
(b) Press Start-up softkey;
(c) Press HMI softkey;
(d) Press Log Drives softkey;
(e) Select a new connection thru the prompt;
(f) Place the prompt in Type and choose (thru the
key of the MDI keyboard)
the option NW Windows for Microsoft Windows or Linux NW for Linux;
(g) Place the prompt in Path and type IP number in which the Server is
assigned in the network and the shared path;
(h) Place the prompt in Access level and choose (thru the
keyboard) the level of access for network;

key of the MDI

(i) Place the prompt in softkey Text line, and choose and type a name that will
be shown in the softkey related to this network path;
(j) Place the prompt in Text context line and type a complementary text to
complement of B9 topic;
(k) Place the prompt in softkey icon and choose (thru the
keyboard) the icon that should be shown in the softkey;

key in MDI

(l) Place the prompt in user name and type the name that will be given to the
Server Login;
(m) Place the prompt in Password and type the name that will be given to the
Server password;
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(n) Place the prompt in Type;
(o) Press Activate drive softkey;
(p) Turn the machine off and then turn it on again.
NOTA: This resource is responsible to put available drive paths of PCMCIA,
USB and drive 3 , besides network addresses, thru logical drives
column.
Below is example of values to be used for network connections configuration:

2.2 PC
How to configure the PC to communicate with CNC SIEMENS 828D.
Remark: All procedures described below are of customer responsibility and
they are related to Microsoft network.
2.2.1 Configuring to the Microsoft network
(a) Navigate in Windows for the option network connections and select the local
connection;

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(b) Select Properties button

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(c) Select Internet TCP/IP Protocol and confirm with Properties button;

(d) Server Data Parameters

This part of the procedure is responsible to inform to the PC in which
address network server is found:
1- Select the option:

U Use the following IP address

2- Place the prompt in IP address and type the IP number in which the PC
will be assigned in the network;
3- Place the prompt in Subnet Mask e and type the subnet mask number,
where the PC is located;
4- Place the prompt in Default Gateway and type the default gateway
number where the PC is located;

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Below is example of values to be used for CNC configuration:

2.2.2. Inhibiting Firewall from Microsoft network

In order to configure SIEMENS software it is necessary to disable the Firewall following
the procedure below:

REMARK: This procedure is valid for Windows XP with Pack 2 Service only or
superior.
(a) Navigate in Windows for the option network connections and select Local
Area Connection;

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(b) Select Properties button;

(c) Select the label Advanced;

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(d) Select

Options...

button;

(e) Select the label General and option:

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2.2.3. Sharing Microsoft Network Directory
In order to put the access of a directory by CNC SIEMENS 828D it is necessary to
share this directory in the Microsoft network. See the procedures below:
(a) Through Windows Explorer select the directory to be shared with mouse
right button and select the option Sharing...;

(b) Select the option Opo:

Share this folder, type the name of the
resource to be shared with the same name given in the chapter 2.1.1.2 (g),
select the Option Maximum allowed and confirm with OK button;

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2.2.4. Configuring computer name
In order to put available the access to Microsoft Network by the CNC SIEMENS 828D it
is necessary that the computer name is equal to the one in chapter 2.1.1.2 (i).
(a) Click with mouse right button in the icon My Computer and select the option
Properties.

(b) Select the label Computer Name.

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(c) Select the button

Change...

(d) Place the prompt in Computer Name and the name equal to chapter
2.1.1.2 (i) and confirm with button OK .

(e) Select button

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of all open windows.

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2.3 Network configuration test
In order to verify if the installations of PC and CNC are correct it is necessary to follow
the procedure below:
(a) Restart CNC;
(b) Open Run resource, as shown in the figure below:

(c) Type PING + IP from CNC and confirm thru the button OK

(d) Verify if the PING signal acquisition has obtained the Reply. In case of error
see the installation procedures for PC and CNC again.

3. Operation
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Ethernet SIEMENS is able to put available and obtain information thru Ethernet making
use of TCP/IP protocol. It is a resource that works in parallel to the resource of stocking
area of CNC resident programs. It differs only because of running programs, via
Ethernet, on line.

3.1 Access to via Ethernet Programs Area

(a) Press a tecla Program;
(b) Press the softkey created in the chapter 2.1.1.2 (i);

3.2 Copying a program

(a) Press Program key;
(b) Press softkey created in the chapter 2.1.1.2 (letra i);
(c) Select desired folder;
(d) Press INPUT key in MDI keyboard;
(e) Select desired program;
(f) Press Copy softkey;
(g) Select desired folder where the program copy will be generated;
(h) Press Paste softkey;
(i) Type new name to be given to the program;
(j) Press OK softkey;

3.3 Running a program

(a) Press AUTO key in MDI keyboard;
(b) Press Program key;
(c) Press softkey created in the chapter 2.1.1.2 (letra I);
(d) Select desired folder;
(e) Press INPUT key in MDI keyboard;
(f) Select desired program;
(g) Press Run softkey;
(h) Press Cycle Start.
Remark:
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3.4 Running an On Line program
SIEMENS puts available the program resource Extcall to run on line program for
machining (DNC).
The program to be called should be specified with the resource path (established in
chapter 2.1.1.2 - i) and the file name to be run.
Example:
N10 EXTCALL (A:\ sample.mpf ")
N20 EXTCALL (C:\SHARE\sample.mpf ")
N30 EXTCALL (\\192.168.24.42\eth\sample.mpf ")
NOTA: SIEMENS does not recommend to run machining programs directly in
the Ethernet network. This operation does not grant the constant and
enough dynamic performance. SIEMENS recomends the transference of
programs (thru Ethernet network) to a memory Compact Flash or USB.

4. Bibliography
Siemens. SINUMERIK 840D sl/840Di sl/840D/840Di/810D Installation and Startup
HMI (IAM) , jan. 2006.
Wikipedia - A enciclopdia livre. Disponvel em: <http://pt.wikipedia.org>. Acesso em:
18 Set. 2006.

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