Commissioning
Operating Manual XCA 1100 / XCA 1200
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6.5
Insert the Shared RAM
To get full access to the the predefined variables, it is appropriate for
startup to insert the shared RAM structure in the project.
The shared RAM has a comprehensive data structure that is used for
communication between the PLC, CNC and visualisation systems.
Data areas such as the version number, error page and logbook can
also be accessed via the shared RAM.
An introduction on the subject of shared RAM is given on page 133. A
more detailed description of all variables of the shared RAM is
available as online help in the "Schleicher dialog" software. This can
also be called using the help menu of MULTIPROG.
The corresponding data types and variables must be inserted in the
PLC project to enable access to the variables of the shared RAM.
These are not yet included in the project templates of MULTIPROG.
They must be inserted in the PLC project by the user with the aid of
the shared RAM add-ons for MULTIPROG. It must be ensured that
the user works with the shared RAM version that is suitable for the
controller software.
Insert the shared RAM data types and variable in a PLC project via the
Extras / PLC/MC/CNC shared RAM menu
(
Figure32:
Call the "PLC/MC/CNC
shared RAM" dialog
window
A dialog window opens with the following selection and entry options
(
Insert in configuration / Resource
:
Selection of the resource of the PLC project where the shared RAM
variables should be inserted.
Version of shared RAM
:
Selection of the shared RAM version.
Number of CNC sub-systems / CNC axes
:
Entry of the number of sub-systems and axes for CNC controllers
(both these entry fields are deactivated for pure PLC controllers).
OK button
:
Press OK to exit this dialog window and insert the shared RAM data
types and variables in the PLC project.
Cancel button
:
Click Cancel to exit the dialog window and the PLC project is not
changed.
