Assignment of parameters

In the type of assignment, one differentiates between internal and external parameters. Internal parameters are assigned through NC program, e.g. P12=0.12, whereas to the external parameters control-dependent or process-dependent values are assigned in application-dependent program parts of the control system. The values such as those given below can be assigned :

• Current spindle rpm.
• Torque in the drives
• Values of external measuring devices
• Values of heat and power sensors
• Keyboard inputs via operating menu
• etc.

External parameters, thus, allow the execution of process variables in NC-program. They must, however, be set up through the application. An example for the use of external parameters is given in chapter 9.5.