User’s Manual

HEIDENHAIN
Conversational
Programming

iTNC 530

NC software
340 490-07
340 491-07
340 492-07
340 493-07
340 494-07

English (en)
12/2011
Controls of the TNC Program/file management, TNC functions
Keys on visual display unit Key Function
Key Function Select or delete programs and files,
external data transfer
Split screen layout
Define program call, select datum and
point tables
Toggle the display between machining
and programming modes
Select MOD functions
Soft keys for selecting functions on
screen
Display help text for NC error messages,
call TNCguide
Shifts between soft-key rows
Display all current error messages

Alphanumeric keyboard
Show calculator
Key Function
File names, comments
Navigation keys
DIN/ISO programming Key Function
Move highlight

Machine operating modes

Go directly to blocks, cycles and
Key Function
parameter functions
Manual Operation
Potentiometer for feed rate and spindle speed
Electronic Handwheel Feed rate Spindle speed

100 100
smarT.NC

50 150 50 150
Positioning with Manual Data Input
F % S %
0 0
Program Run, Single Block
Cycles, subprograms and program section repeats
Program Run, Full Sequence Key Function
Define touch probe cycles
Programming modes
Key Function Define and call cycles
Programming and Editing
Enter and call labels for
subprogramming and program section
Test Run repeats

Program stop in a program

Tool functions Coordinate axes and numbers: Entering and editing
Key Function Key Function
Define tool data in the program Select coordinate axes or
... enter them into the program

Call tool data Numbers

...

Programming path movements Decimal point / Reverse algebraic sign

Key Function
Polar coordinate input / Incremental
Approach/depart contour values

Q-parameter programming /
FK free contour programming Q-parameter status

Save actual position or values from

Straight line calculator

Skip dialog questions, delete words

Circle center/pole for polar coordinates

Confirm entry and resume dialog

Circle with center

Conclude block and exit entry

Circle with radius

Clear numerical entry or TNC error

Circular arc with tangential connection message

Abort dialog, delete program section

Chamfering/corner rounding

Special functions / smarT.NC

Key Function
Show special functions

smarT.NC: Select next tab on form

smarT.NC: Select first input field in

previous/next frame
 About this Manual
About this Manual
The symbols used in this manual are described below.

This symbol indicates that important information about the

function described must be considered.

This symbol indicates that there is one or more of the

following risks when using the described function:
„ Danger to workpiece
„ Danger to fixtures
„ Danger to tool
„ Danger to machine
„ Danger to operator

This symbol indicates that the described function must be

adapted by the machine tool builder. The function
described may therefore vary depending on the machine.

This symbol indicates that you can find detailed

information about a function in another manual.

Would you like any changes, or have you found

any errors?
We are continuously striving to improve documentation for you.
Please help us by sending your requests to the following e-mail
address: [email protected].

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TNC Model, Software and Features
TNC Model, Software and Features
This manual describes functions and features provided by TNCs as of
the following NC software numbers.

TNC model NC software number

iTNC 530 340 490-07

iTNC 530 E 340 491-07

iTNC 530 340 492-07

iTNC 530 E 340 493-07

iTNC 530 programming station 340 494-07

The suffix E indicates the export version of the TNC. The export
versions of the TNC have the following limitations:
„ Simultaneous linear movement in up to 4 axes
The machine tool builder adapts the usable features of the TNC to his
machine by setting machine parameters. Some of the functions
described in this manual may therefore not be among the features
provided by the TNC on your machine tool.
TNC functions that may not be available on your machine include:
„ Tool measurement with the TT
Please contact your machine tool builder to become familiar with the
features of your machine.

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 TNC Model, Software and Features
Many machine manufacturers, as well as HEIDENHAIN, offer
programming courses for the TNCs. We recommend these courses as
an effective way of improving your programming skill and sharing
information and ideas with other TNC users.

User’s Manual for Cycle Programming:

All of the cycle functions (touch probe cycles and fixed
cycles) are described in a separate manual. Please contact
HEIDENHAIN if you require a copy of this User’s Manual.
ID: 670 388-xx

smarT.NC user documentation:

The smarT.NC operating mode is described in a separate
Pilot. Please contact HEIDENHAIN if you require a copy of
this Pilot. ID: 533 191-xx.

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TNC Model, Software and Features
Software options
The iTNC 530 features various software options that can be enabled
by you or your machine tool builder. Each option is to be enabled
separately and contains the following respective functions:

Software option 1
Cylinder surface interpolation (Cycles 27, 28, 29 and 39)

Feed rate in mm/min for rotary axes: M116

Tilting the machining plane (Cycle 19, PLANE function and 3-D ROT
soft key in the Manual operating mode)

Circle in 3 axes with tilted working plane

Software option 2
5-axis interpolation

Spline interpolation

3-D machining:
„ M114: Automatic compensation of machine geometry when
working with swivel axes
„ M128: Maintaining the position of the tool tip when positioning
with tilted axes (TCPM)
„ FUNCTION TCPM: Maintaining the position of the tool tip when
positioning with tilted axes (TCPM) in selectable modes
„ M144: Compensating the machine’s kinematic configuration for
ACTUAL/NOMINAL positions at end of block
„ Additional parameters for finishing/roughing and tolerance
for rotary axes in Cycle 32 (G62)
„ LN blocks (3-D compensation)

DCM Collision software option Description

Function that monitors areas defined by the Page 394
machine manufacturer to prevent collisions.

DXF Converter software option Description

Extract contours and machining positions Page 268
from DXF files (R12 format).

Additional dialog language software

Description
option
Function for enabling the conversational Page 678
languages Slovenian, Slovak, Norwegian,
Latvian, Estonian, Korean, Turkish, Romanian,
Lithuanian.

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Global Program Settings software option Description
Function for superimposing coordinate Page 414
transformations in the Program Run modes,
handwheel superimposed traverse in virtual
axis direction.

AFC software option Description

Function for adaptive feed-rate control for Page 425
optimizing the machining conditions during
series production.

KinematicsOpt software option Description

Touch-probe cycles for inspecting and User’s Manual for
optimizing the machine accuracy. Cycles

3D-ToolComp software option Description

3-D radius compensation depending on the Page 425
tool’s contact angle for LN blocks.

Extended Tool Management software

Description
option
Tool management that can be changed by the Page 200
machine manufacturer using Python scripts.

Interpolation Turning software option Description

Interpolation turning of a shoulder with cycle User’s Manual for
290. Cycles

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TNC Model, Software and Features
Feature content level (upgrade functions)
Along with software options, significant further improvements of the
TNC software are managed via the Feature Content Level (FCL)
upgrade functions. Functions subject to the FCL are not available
simply by updating the software on your TNC.

All upgrade functions are available to you without surcharge

when you receive a new machine.

Upgrade functions are identified in the manual with FCL n, where n

indicates the sequential number of the feature content level.
You can purchase a code number in order to permanently enable the
FCL functions. For more information, contact your machine tool
builder or HEIDENHAIN.

FCL 4 functions Description

Graphical depiction of the protected Page 398
space when DCM collision monitoring is
active

Handwheel superimposition in stopped Page 397

condition when DCM collision
monitoring is active

3-D basic rotation (set-up Machine Manual

compensation)

FCL 3 functions Description

Touch probe cycle for 3-D probing User’s Manual for
Cycles

Touch probe cycles for automatic datum User’s Manual for

setting using the center of a slot/ridge Cycles

Feed-rate reduction for the machining of User’s Manual for

contour pockets with the tool being in Cycles
full contact with the workpiece

PLANE function: Entry of axis angle Page 482

User documentation as a Page 164

context-sensitive help system

smarT.NC: Programming of smarT.NC Page 129

and machining can be carried out
simultaneously

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FCL 3 functions Description
smarT.NC: Contour pocket on point smarT.NC Pilot
pattern

smarT.NC: Preview of contour smarT.NC Pilot

programs in the file manager

smarT.NC: Positioning strategy for smarT.NC Pilot

machining point patterns

FCL 2 functions Description

3-D line graphics Page 156

Virtual tool axis Page 594

USB support of block devices (memory Page 139

sticks, hard disks, CD-ROM drives)

Filtering of externally created contours Page 439

Possibility of assigning different depths User’s Manual for

to each subcontour in the contour Cycles
formula

DHCP dynamic IP-address Page 651

management

Touch-probe cycle for global setting of User’s Manual for

touch-probe parameters Touch Probe Cycles

smarT.NC: Graphic support of block smarT.NC Pilot

scan

smarT.NC: Coordinate transformation smarT.NC Pilot

smarT.NC: PLANE function smarT.NC Pilot

Intended place of operation

The TNC complies with the limits for a Class A device in accordance
with the specifications in EN 55022, and is intended for use primarily
in industrially-zoned areas.

Legal information
This product uses open source software. Further information is
available on the control under
U Programming and Editing operating mode
U MOD function
U LEGAL INFORMATION soft key

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New functions in 340 49x-01 since the predecessor versions
340 422-xx/340 423-xx New functions in 340 49x-01 since
the predecessor versions
340 422-xx/340 423-xx
„ A new form-based operating mode, smarT.NC, has been
introduced. These cycles are described in a separate user's
document. In connection with this the TNC operating panel was
enhanced. There are some new keys available for quicker navigation
within smarT.NC.
„ The single-processor versions supports pointing devices (mice) via
the USB interface.
„ The tooth feed fz and feed per revolution fu can now be defined as
alternate feed entries.
„ New cycle CENTERING (see User’s Manual for Cycles).
„ New M function M150 for suppressing limit switch messages (see
“Suppress limit switch message: M150” on page 386).
„ M128 is now also permitted for mid-program startup (see “Mid-
program startup (block scan)” on page 625).
„ The number of available Q parameters was expanded to 2000 (see
“Principle and Overview” on page 302).
„ The number of available label numbers was expanded to 1000. Now
label names can be assigned as well (see “Labeling Subprograms
and Program Section Repeats” on page 286).
„ In the Q parameter functions FN9 to FN12 you can now also assign
label names as jump targets (see “If-Then Decisions with
Q Parameters” on page 312).
„ Selectively machine points from a point table (see User's Manual for
Cycles).
„ The current time is also shown in the additional status display
window (see “General program information (PGM tab)” on page
92).
„ Several columns were added to the tool table (see “Tool table:
Standard tool data” on page 176).
„ The Test Run can now also be stopped and resumed within
machining cycles (see “Executing a test run” on page 615).

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New functions with 340 49x-02
„ DXF files can be opened directly on the TNC, in order to extract
contours into a plain-language program (see “Processing DXF Files
(Software Option)” on page 268).
„ 3-D line graphics are now available in the Programming and Editing
operating mode (see “3-D Line Graphics (FCL2 Function)” on page
156).
„ The active tool-axis direction can now be set as the active machining
direction for manual operation (see “Setting the current tool-axis
direction as the active machining direction (FCL 2 function)” on page
594).
„ The machine manufacturer can now define any areas on the
machine for collision monitoring (see “Dynamic Collision Monitoring
(Software Option)” on page 394).
„ Instead of the spindle speed S you can now define the cutting speed
Vc in m/min (see “Calling tool data” on page 191).
„ The TNC can now display freely definable tables in the familiar table
view or as forms.
„ The function for converting FK programs to H was expanded.
Programs can now also be output in linearized format.
„ You can filter contours that were created using external
programming systems.
„ For contours which you connect via the contour formula, you can
now assign separate machining depths for each subcontour (see
User's Manual for Cycles).
„ The single-processor version now supports not only pointing
devices (mice), but also USB block devices (memory sticks, disk
drives, hard disks, CD-ROM drives) (see “USB devices on the TNC
(FCL 2 function)” on page 147).

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New functions with 340 49x-03
New functions with 340 49x-03
„ The Adaptive Feed Control (AFC) was introduced (see “Adaptive
Feed Control Software Option (AFC)” on page 425).
„ The global parameter settings function makes it possible to set
various transformations and settings in the program run modes (see
“Global Program Settings (Software Option)” on page 414).
„ The TNC now features a context-sensitive help system, the
TNCguide (see “The Context-Sensitive Help System TNCguide
(FCL3 Function)” on page 164).
„ Now you can extract point files from DXF files(see “Selecting and
storing machining positions” on page 277).
„ Now, in the DXF converter, you can divide or lengthen laterally
joined contour elements (see “Dividing, extending and shortening
contour elements” on page 276).
„ In the PLANE function the working plane can now also be defined
directly by its axis angle (see “Tilting the working plane through axis
angle: PLANE AXIAL (FCL 3 function)” on page 482).
„ In Cycle 22 ROUGH-OUT, you can define a feed-rate reduction if the
tool is cutting on its entire circumference (FCL3 function, see User's
Manual for Cycles).
„ In Cycle 208 BORE MILLING, you can now choose between climb or
up-cut milling (see User's Manual for Cycles).
„ String processing has been introduced in Q parameter programming
(see “String Parameters” on page 340).
„ A screen saver can be activated through machine parameter 7392
(see “General User Parameters” on page 678).
„ The TNC now also supports a network connection over the NFS V3
protocol (see “Ethernet Interface” on page 643).
„ The maximum manageable number of tools in a pocket table was
increased to 9999 (see “Pocket table for tool changer” on page
188).
„ Parallel programming is possible with smarT.NC (see “Select
smarT.NC programs” on page 129).
„ The system time can now be set through the MOD function (see
“Setting the System Time” on page 669).

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New functions with 340 49x-04
„ The global parameter settings function makes it possible to activate
handwheel superimposed traverse in the active tool axis direction
(virtual axis) (see “Virtual axis VT” on page 424).
„ Machining patterns can now easily be defined with PATTERN DEF
(see User's Manual for Cycles).
„ Program defaults valid globally can now be defined for machining
cycles (see User's Manual for Cycles).
„ Now, in Cycle 209 TAPPING WITH CHIP BREAKING, you can define a
factor for the retraction shaft speed, so that you can depart the hole
faster (see User's Manual for Cycles).
„ In Cycle 22 ROUGH-OUT, you can now define the fine-roughing
strategy (see User's Manual for Cycles).
„ In the new Cycle 270 CONTOUR TRAIN DATA, you can define the type
of approach of Cycle 25 CONTOUR TRAIN (see User's Manual for
Cycles).
„ New Q-parameter function for reading a system datum was
introduced (see "Copying system data to a string parameter", page
345).
„ New functions for copying, moving and deleting files from within
the NC program were introduced.
„ DCM: Collision objects can now be shown three-dimensionally
during machining (see "Graphic depiction of the protected space
(FCL4 function)", page 398).
„ DXF converter: New settings possibility introduced, with which the
TNC automatically selects the circle center when loading points
from circular elements (see "Basic settings", page 270).
„ DXF converter: Element information is shown in an additional info
window (see "Selecting and saving a contour", page 274).
„ AFC: A line diagram is now shown in the additional AFC status
display (see “Adaptive Feed Control (AFC tab, software option)” on
page 98).
„ AFC: Control settings parameters selectable by machine tool builder
(see “Adaptive Feed Control Software Option (AFC)” on page 425).
„ AFC: The spindle reference load currently being taught is shown in
a pop-up window in the teach-in mode. In addition, the learning
phase can be restarted at any time via soft key (see “Recording a
teach-in cut” on page 429).
„ AFC: The dependent file <name>.H.AFC.DEP can now also be
modified in the Programming and Editing operating mode (see
“Recording a teach-in cut” on page 429).

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 „ The maximum path permitted for LIFTOFF was increased to 30 mm
New functions with 340 49x-04
(see “Automatically retract tool from the contour at an NC stop:
M148” on page 385).
„ File management was adapted to the file management of smarT.NC
(see “Overview: Functions of the file manager” on page 124).
„ New function for generating service files was introduced (see
“Generating service files” on page 163).
„ A window manager was introduced (see “Window Manager” on
page 99).
„ The new dialog languages Turkish and Romanian were introduced
(software option, Page 678).

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New functions with 340 49x-05
„ DCM: Integrated fixture management (see “Fixture Monitoring
(DCM Software Option)” on page 401)
„ DCM: Collision checking in the Test Run mode (see “Collision
monitoring in the Test Run mode of operation” on page 399)
„ DCM: Management of tool-carrier kinematics has been simplified
(see “Tool-carrier kinematics” on page 186)
„ Processing DXF data: Fast point selection via mouse area (see
“Quick selection of hole positions in an area defined by the mouse”
on page 279)
„ Processing DXF data: Fast point selection via diameter input (see
“Quick selection of hole positions in an area defined by the mouse”
on page 279)
„ DXF data processing: Polyline support was integrated (see
“Processing DXF Files (Software Option)” on page 268)
„ AFC: Smallest occurring feed rate will now also be saved in the log
file (see “Log file” on page 433)
„ AFC: Monitoring for tool breakage/tool wear (see “Tool
breakage/tool wear monitoring” on page 435)
„ AFC: Direct monitoring of spindle load (see “Spindle load
monitoring” on page 435)
„ Global program settings: Function also partially effective with
M91/M92 blocks (see “Global Program Settings (Software Option)”
on page 414)
„ Pallet preset table added (see "Pallet datum management with the
pallet preset table", page 523 or see "Application", page 520 or see
"Storing measured values in the pallet preset table", page 570 or see
"Saving the basic rotation in the preset table", page 576)
„ The additional status display now has an additional tab, i.e. PAL, on
which an active pallet preset is displayed (see “General pallet
information (PAL tab)” on page 93)
„ New tool management (see “Tool management (software option)”
on page 200)
„ New column R2TOL in the tool table (see “Tool table: Tool data
required for automatic tool measurement” on page 180)
„ Tools can now also be selected during tool call by soft key directly
from TOOL.T (see “Calling tool data” on page 191)
„ TNCguide: Context sensitivity has been improved in that when the
cursor is engaged it jumps to the appropriate description (see
“Calling the TNCguide” on page 165)
„ Lithuanian dialog added, machine parameter 7230 (see “List of
general user parameters” on page 679)
„ M116 allowed in combination with M128 (see “Feed rate in
mm/min on rotary axes A, B, C: M116 (software option 1)” on page
496)
„ Introduction of local and nonvolatile Q parameters QL and QR (see
“Principle and Overview” on page 302)
„ The MOD function can now test the data medium (see “Checking
the Data Carrier” on page 668)

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 „ New Cycle 241 for Single-Fluted Deep-Hole Drilling (see User’s
New functions with 340 49x-05
Manual for Cycles)
„ Touch probe cycle 404 (SET BASIC ROTATION) was expanded by
parameter Q305 (Number in table) in order to write basic rotations
to the preset table (see User's Manual for Cycles)
„ Touch probe cycles 408 to 419: The TNC now also writes to line 0
of the preset table when the display value is set (see User's Manual
for Cycles).
„ Touch probe cycle 416 (Datum on Circle Center) was expanded by
parameter Q320 (safety clearance) (see User's Manual for Cycles)
„ Touch probe cycles 412, 413, 421 and 422: Additional parameter
Q365 (type of traverse) (see User's Manual for Cycles)
„ Touch probe cycle 425 (Measure Slot) was expanded by parameters
Q301 (Move to clearance height) and Q320 (setup clearance) (see
User's Manual for Cycles)
„ Touch probe cycle 450 (Save Kinematics) was expanded by input
option 2 (Display saving status) in parameter Q410 (mode) (see
User's Manual for Cycles)
„ Touch probe cycle 451 (Measure Kinematics) was expanded by
parameters Q423 (number of circular measurements) and Q432 (set
preset) (see User's Manual for Cycles)
„ New touch probe cycle 452 (Preset Compensation) simplifies the
measurement of tool changer heads (see User's Manual for Cycles)
„ New touch probe cycle 484 for calibrating the wireless TT 449 tool
touch probe (see User's Manual for Cycles)

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New functions 340 49x-06
„ The new HR 520 and HR 550 FS handwheels are supported (see
“Traversing with electronic handwheels” on page 546)
„ New software option 3-D ToolComp: 3-D tool radius compensation
depending on the tool’s contact angle on blocks with surface normal
vectors (LN blocks, see "3-D tool radius compensation depending on
the tool’s contact angle (3D-ToolComp software option)", page 513)
„ 3-D line graphics is now also possible in full-screen mode (see “3-D
Line Graphics (FCL2 Function)” on page 156)
„ A file selection dialog for selecting files in different NC functions and
in the table view of the pallet table is available now (see “Calling any
program as a subprogram” on page 289)
„ DCM: Saving and restoring of fixture situations
„ DCM: The form for test program generation now also contains icons
and tooltips (see “Check the position of the measured fixture” on
page 406)
„ DCM, FixtureWizard: Touch points and probing sequence are shown
more clearly now
„ DCM, FixtureWizard: Designations, touch points and measuring
points can be shown or hidden as desired.(see “Operating
FixtureWizard” on page 403)
„ DCM, FixtureWizard: Chucking equipment and insertion points can
now also be selected by mouse click
„ DCM: A library with standard chucking equipment is available now
(see “Fixture templates” on page 402)
„ DCM: Tool carrier management (see “Tool Holder Management
(DCM Software Option)” on page 411)
„ In the Test Run mode, the working plane can now by defined
manually (see “Setting a tilted working plane for the test run” on
page 618)
„ In Manual mode the RW-3D mode for position display is now also
available (see “Position Display Types” on page 660)
„ Entries in the tool table TOOL.T (see “Tool table: Standard tool data”
on page 176)
„ New DR2TABLE column for definition of a compensation table for
tool radius compensation depending on the tool’s contact angle
„ New LAST_USE column, into which the TNC enters the date and
time of the last tool call
„ Q parameter programming: QS string parameters can now also be
used for jump addresses of conditional jumps, subprograms or
program section repeats (see "Calling a subprogram", page 287, see
"Calling a program section repeat", page 288 and see "Programming
If-Then decisions", page 313)
„ The generation of tool usage lists in the Program Run modes can be
configured in a form (see “Settings for the tool usage test” on page
197)
„ The behavior during deletion of tools from the tool table can now be
influenced via machine parameter 7263 see "Editing tool tables",
page 183

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 „ In the positioning mode TURN of the PLANE function you can now
New functions 340 49x-06
define a clearance height to which the tool is to be retracted before
tilting to tool axis direction (see “Automatic positioning:
MOVE/TURN/STAY (entry is mandatory)” on page 484)
„ The following additional functions are now available in the expanded
tool management (see “Tool management (software option)” on
page 200):
„ Columns with special functions are also editable now
„ The form view of the tool data can now be exited with or without
saving changed values
„ The table view now offers a search function
„ Indexed tools are now shown correctly in the form view
„ The tool sequence list includes more detailed information now
„ The loading and unloading list of the tool magazine can now be
loaded and unloaded by drag and drop
„ Columns in the table view can be moved simply by drag and drop
„ Several special functions (SPEC FCT) are now available in the MDI
operating mode (see “Programming and Executing Simple
Machining Operations” on page 596)
„ There is a new manual probing cycle that can be used to
compensate workpiece misalignments by rotating the rotary table
(see “Workpiece alignment using 2 points” on page 579)
„ New touch probe cycle for calibrating a touch probe by means of a
calibration sphere (see User's Manual for Cycle Programming)
„ KinematicsOpt: Better support for positioning of Hirth-coupled axes
(see User's Manual for Cycle Programming)
„ KinematicsOpt: An additional parameter for determination of the
backlash in a rotary axis was introduced (see User's Manual for
Cycle Programming)
„ New Cycle 275 for Trochoidal Slot Milling (see User’s Manual for
Cycle Programming)
„ In Cycle 241 "Single-Fluted Deep-Hole Drilling" it is now possible to
define a dwell depth (see User's Manual for Cycle Programming)
„ The approach and departure behavior of Cycle 39 "Cylinder Surface
Contour" can now be adjusted (see User's Manual for Cycle
Programming)

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„ Improvement of Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM):
„ Chucking equipment archives can now be activated (see “Loading
fixtures under program control” on page 410) and deactivated
(see “Deactivating fixtures under program control” on page 410)
under program control
„ The display of stepped tools has been improved
„ Extension of the functions for multiple axis machining:
„ In manual mode, you can now also travel the axes again when
TCPM and Tilt Machining Plane are active at the same time
„ You can now also change tools when M128/FUNCTION TCPM is active
„ File management: archiving of files in ZIP archives (see "Archive
files" page 142)
„ The nesting depth for program calls has been increased from 6 to 10
(see “Nesting depth” on page 291)
„ smarT.NC-UNITs can now be inserted anywhere in plain-language
programs (see “smartWizard” on page 445)
„ There is now a search function based on tool names available in the
tool selection pop-up window (see “Search for tool names in the
selection window” on page 193)
„ Improvements in pallet machining:
„ The new column FIXTURE has been added to the pallet table to be
able to activate fixtures automatically (see "Pallet Operation with
Tool-Oriented Machining" page 526)
„ The new workpiece status SKIP has been added to the pallet table
(see "Setting up the pallet level" page 532)
„ If a tool sequence list is created for a pallet table, the TNC now
also checks that all the NC programs of the pallet table are
available (see “Calling tool management” on page 200)
„ The new host computer operation was introduced (see “Host
computer operation” on page 672)
„ Improvements to the DXF converter:
„ Contours can now also be extracted from .H files (see “Data
transfer from plain-language programs” on page 284)
„ Preselected contours can now also be selected in the tree
structure (see “Selecting and saving a contour” on page 274)
„ A snap function facilitates contour selection
„ Extended status display (see “Basic settings” on page 270)
„ Adjustable background color (see “Basic settings” on page 270)
„ Display can be changed between 2-D and 3-D (see “Basic
settings” on page 270)

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 „ Improvements to the global program settings (GS):
New Functions with 340 49x-07
„ All the form data can now be set and reset under program control
(see “Technical prerequisites” on page 416)
„ Handwheel superimposition value VT can be reset when tool is
changed (see “Virtual axis VT” on page 424)
„ If the Swapping Axes function is active, it is now permitted to
position to machine-based positions on the axes that have not
been swapped
„ Using the new SEL PGM function you can assign variable program
names via QS string parameters call them with CALL SELECTED (see
“Define program call” on page 444)
„ Improvements to the tool table TOOL.T
„ Using the FIND ACTIVE TOOL NAMES soft key you can check
whether identical tool names are defined in the tool table (see
"Editing tool tables" page 183)
„ The input range of the delta values DL, DR and DR2 have been
increased to 999.9999 mm (see "Tool table: Standard tool data"
page 176)
„ The following additional functions are now available in the expanded
tool management (see “Tool management (software option)” on
page 200):
„ Importing of tool data in CSV format (see “Import tool data” on
page 205)
„ Exporting of tool data in CSV format (see “Export the tool data”
on page 206)
„ Marking and deleting of selectable tool data (see “Delete marked
tool data” on page 207)
„ Inserting of tool indices (see “Operating the tool management”
on page 202)
„ New cycle 225 Engraving (see User’s Manual for Cycle
Programming)
„ New cycle 276 Contour Train (see User’s Manual for Cycle
Programming)
„ New cycle 290 Interpolation Turning (software option, see User’s
Manual for Cycle Programming)
„ In the thread milling cycles 26x a separate feed rate is now available
for tangential approach to the thread (see User’s Manual for Cycle
Programming)
„ The following improvements were made to the KinematicsOpt
cycles (see User’s Manual for Conversational Programming):
„ Newer, faster optimization algorithm
„ It is no longer necessary to run a separate measurement series for
position optimization after angle optimization
„ Return of the offset errors (change of machine datum) to the
parameters Q147-149
„ More plane measuring points for ball measurement
„ Rotary axes that are not configured are ignored by TNC when
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Changed functions in 340 49x-01 since the predecessor versions 340 422-
Changed functions in 340 49x-01
since the predecessor versions
340 422-xx/340 423-xx
„ The layouts of the status display and additional status display were
redesigned (see “Status Displays” on page 89).
„ Software 340 490 no longer supports the small resolution in
combination with the BC 120 screen (see “Visual display unit” on
page 83)
„ New key layout of the TE 530 B keyboard unit (see “Operating
panel” on page 85)
„ The entry range for the EULPR precession angle in the PLANE EULER
function was expanded (see “Defining the machining plane with
Euler angles: EULER PLANE” on page 475)
„ The plane vector in the VECTOR PLANE function no longer has to be
entered in standardized form (see “Defining the working plane with
two vectors: VECTOR PLANE” on page 477).
„ Positioning behavior of the CYCL CALL PAT function has been
modified (see User's Manual for Cycles).
„ The tool types available for selection in the tool table were increased
in preparation for future functions.
„ Instead of the last 10, you can now choose from the last 15 selected
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Functions changed in 340 49x-02
„ Access to the preset table was simplified. There are also new
options for entering values in the preset table See table “Manually
saving the datums in the preset table”
„ In inch-programs, the function M136 (feed rate in 0.1 inch/rev) can
no longer be combined with the FU function.
„ The feed-rate potentiometers of the HR 420 are no longer switched
over automatically when the handwheel is selected. The selection is
made via soft key on the handwheel. In addition, the pop-up window
for the active handwheel was made smaller, in order to improve the
view of the display beneath it.
„ The maximum number of contour elements for SL cycles was
increased to 8192, so that much more complex contours can be
machined (see User's Manual for Cycles).
„ FN16: F-PRINT: The maximum number of Q-parameter values that
can be output per line in the format description file was increased to
32.
„ The soft keys START and START SINGLE BLOCK in the Program
Test mode of operation were switched, so that the soft-key
alignment is the same in all modes of operation (Programming and
Editing, smarT.NC, Test) (see “Executing a test run” on page 615)
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Changed functions with 340 49x-03
„ In Cycle 22 you can now define a tool name also for the coarse
roughing tool (see User's Manual Cycles).
„ In the PLANE function, an FMAX can now be programmed for the
automatic rotary positioning (see “Automatic positioning:
MOVE/TURN/STAY (entry is mandatory)” on page 484)
„ When running programs in which non-controlled axes are
programmed, the TNC now interrupts the program run and displays
a menu for returning to the programmed position (see
“Programming of noncontrolled axes (counter axes)” on page 622)
„ The tool usage file now also includes the total machining time,
which serves as the basis for the progress display in percent in the
Program Run, Full Sequence mode.
„ The TNC now also takes the dwell time into account when
calculating the machining time in the Test Run mode (see
“Measuring the machining time” on page 611)
„ Arcs that are not programmed in the active working plane can now
also be run as spatial arcs (see “Circular path C around circle center
CC” on page 232)
„ The EDIT OFF/ON soft key on the pocket table can be deactivated
by the machine tool builder (see “Pocket table for tool changer” on
page 188)
„ The additional status display has been revised. The following
improvements have been made (see “Additional status displays” on
page 91):
„ A new overview page with the most important status displays
was introduced.
„ The individual status pages are now displayed as tabs (as in
smarT.NC). The individual tabs can be selected with the Page soft
keys or with the mouse.
„ The current run time of the program is shown in percent by a
progress bar.
„ The tolerance values set in Cycle 32 are displayed.
„ Active global program settings are displayed, provided that this
software option was enabled.
„ The status of the Adaptive Feed Control (AFC) is displayed,
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Changed functions with 340 49x-04
„ DCM: Retraction after collision simplified (see "Collision monitoring
in the manual operating modes", page 396)
„ The input range for polar angles was increased (see “Circular path
CP around pole CC” on page 242)
„ The value range for Q-parameter assignment was increased (see
"Programming notes", page 304)
„ The pocket-, stud- and slot-milling cycles 210 to 214 were removed
from the standard soft-key row (CYCL DEF >
POCKETS/STUDS/SLOTS). For reasons of compatibility, the cycles
will still be available, and can be selected via the GOTO key.
„ The soft-key rows in the Test Run operating mode were modified to
those of the smarT.NC operating mode.
„ Windows XP is now used on the dual-processor version (see
“Introduction” on page 710)
„ Conversion from FK to H was moved to the special functions (SPEC
FCT).
„ Filtering of contours was moved to the special functions (SPEC
FCT).
„ Loading of values from the pocket calculator was changed (see “To
transfer the calculated value into the program” on page 153)

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Changed functions with 340 49x-05
„ GS global program settings: Form was redesigned (see "Global
Program Settings (Software Option)", page 414)
„ The menu for network configuration was revised (see “Configuring
the TNC” on page 646)

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Changed functions 340 49x-06
„ Q-parameter programming: In the FN20 function WAIT FOR you can
now enter 128 characters (see “FN 20: WAIT FOR: NC and PLC
synchronization” on page 333)
„ In the calibration menus for touch probe length and radius, the
number and name of the active tool are also displayed now (if the
calibration data from the tool table are to be used, MP7411 = 1, see
"Managing more than one block of calibrating data", page 573)
„ During tilting in the Distance-To-Go mode, the PLANE function now
shows the angle actually left to be traversed until the target position
(see “Position display” on page 469)
„ The approach behavior during side finishing with Cycle 24 (DIN/ISO:
G124) was changed (see User's Manual for Cycle Programming).

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Changed functions with 340 49x-07
„ Tool names can now be defined with 32 characters (see “Tool
numbers and tool names” on page 174)
„ Improved and simplified operation by mouse and touchpad in all
graphics windows (see “Functions of the 3-D line graphics” on page
156)
„ Various pop-up windows have been redesigned
„ If you do a Test Run without calculating the machining time, the TNC
generates a tool usage file nevertheless (see “Tool usage test” on
page 197)
„ The size of the Service ZIP files has been increased to 40 MB (see
“Generating service files” on page 163)
„ M124 can now be deactivated by entering M124 without T (see “Do
not include points when executing non-compensated line blocks:
M124” on page 372)
„ The PRESET TABLE soft key has been renamed to DATUM
MANAGEMENT
„ The SAVE PRESET soft key has been renamed to SAVE ACTIVE
PRESET

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Table of Contents First Steps with the iTNC 530
1
Introduction
2
Programming: Fundamentals,
File Management 3
Programming: Programming Aids
4
Programming: Tools
5
Programming: Programming Contours
6
Programming: Data Transfer from DXF Files
or Plain-language Contours 7
Programming: Subprograms and Program
Section Repeats 8
Programming: Q-Parameters
9
Programming: Miscellaneous Functions
10
Programming: Special Functions
11
Programming: Multiple Axis Machining
12
Programming: Pallet Editor
13
Manual Operation and Setup
14
Positioning with Manual Data Input
15
Test Run and Program Run
16
MOD Functions
17
Tables and Overviews
18
iTNC 530 with Windows XP (Option)
19

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1 First Steps with the iTNC 530 ..... 59
1.1 Overview ..... 60
1.2 Machine Switch-On ..... 61
Acknowledge the power interruption and move to the reference points ..... 61
1.3 Programming the First Part ..... 62
Select the correct operating mode ..... 62
The most important TNC keys ..... 62
Create a new program/file management ..... 63
Define a workpiece blank ..... 64
Program layout ..... 65
Program a simple contour ..... 66
Create a cycle program ..... 69
1.4 Graphically Testing the First Program ..... 72
Selecting the correct operating mode ..... 72
Select the tool table for the test run ..... 72
Choose the program you want to test ..... 73
Select the screen layout and the view ..... 73
Start the program test ..... 73
1.5 Tool Setup ..... 74
Selecting the correct operating mode ..... 74
Prepare and measure tools ..... 74
The tool table TOOL.T ..... 74
The pocket table TOOL_P.TCH ..... 75
1.6 Workpiece Setup ..... 76
Selecting the correct operating mode ..... 76
Clamp the workpiece ..... 76
Align the workpiece with a 3-D touch probe system ..... 77
Set the datum with a 3-D touch probe ..... 78
1.7 Running the First Program ..... 79
Selecting the correct operating mode ..... 79
Choose the program you want to run ..... 79
Start the program ..... 79

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2 Introduction ..... 81
2.1 The iTNC 530 ..... 82
Programming: HEIDENHAIN conversational, smarT.NC and ISO formats ..... 82
Compatibility ..... 82
2.2 Visual Display Unit and Keyboard ..... 83
Visual display unit ..... 83
Sets the screen layout ..... 84
Operating panel ..... 85
2.3 Operating Modes ..... 86
Manual Operation and Electronic Handwheel ..... 86
Positioning with Manual Data Input ..... 86
Programming and Editing ..... 87
Test Run ..... 87
Program Run, Full Sequence and Program Run, Single Block ....