Global variables(V.G.)
The code for inter-axis, globally (in channel) valid variables, is "V.G.. ...".
For the axis-specific code, the following notations are to be used optionally (for instance, axis-offset for tool number j in X-direction):
- V.G.WZ[j].V.X or
- V.G.WZ[j].V[0]
V.G.<> var_name | Significance | Data type | Unit of In/ Output | Enabled Read / |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PROG_NR | Number of the NC-program, if the NC-program name is a digit | Integer | - | R |
SATZ_NR | The last programmed NC-block number | Integer | - | R |
PROG_SA | Local block type, if in NC-block no more alteration takes place | Integer | - | R |
MASS_MM | If measuring unit [mm], then 0 | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
MASS_360 | If measuring unit [degree], then 0 | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
I | I-coordinate of the circular programming. Under active center point correction(G165), access on corrected value | Real | [mm] [inch] | R |
J | J-coordinate of the circular programming. Under active center point correction(G165),access on corrected value | Real | [mm] [inch] | R |
K | K-coordinate of the circular programming. Under active center point correction(G165), access on corrected value | Real | [mm] [inch] | R |
R | The radius traversed during circular interpolation | Real | [mm] [inch] | R |
FEEDRATE | The last programmed feedrate (F word) | Real | [mm/min], | R |
MERR[i] | Correction offset of the circle center point | Real | [mm] [inch] | R |
The WZ[j]-variables enable the read access on the data of any tool. They are available both for an external tool management (transparent access) and for the use of an internal tool table (j corresponds in this case to the tool number respectively to the index of the tool from the tool list).
V.G.<> var_name | Significance | Data type | Unit of In/ Output | Enabled Read / |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WZ[j].R | Radius of the tool | Real | [mm] [inch] | R |
WZ[j].L | Length of the tool | Real | [mm] [inch] | R |
WZ[j].P[i] | Parameters of the tool | Real | - | R |
WZ[j].V[i] | Axis-offsets of the tool | Real | [mm] [inch] | R |
WZ[j].ME | Measuring unit of the tool data list; if [mm], then 0 | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
WZ[j].OK | Valid flag of the tool; if valid, then 1 | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
WZ[j].SPDL_AX_NR | Logical axis number of the assigned spindle | Integer | - | R |
WZ[j].KIN_PARAM[i] | Kinematic parameters of the tool | Real | [0.1 µm], | R |
WZ[j].KIN_ID | Kinematik-ID of the tool | Integer | - | R |
WZ[j].TYPE | Tool type (0: Milling 1: Turning 2: Grinding) | Integer | - | R |
WZ[j].SRK_ID | Cutter orientation of a turning tool | Integer | - | R |
WZ[j].S_MIN_SPEED | Minimum speed (Tool dynamic data) | Real | [U/min] | R |
WZ[j].S_MAX_SPEED | Maximum speed (Tool dynamic data) | Real | [U/min] | R |
WZ[j].S_MAX_ACC | Maximum acceleration (Tool dynamic data) | Real | [deg/sec2] | R |
WZ[j].SISTER_VALID | Valid flag of the sister tool (TOOL-ID) | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
WZ[j].SISTER | Number of the valid sister tool | Integer | - | R |
WZ[j].VARIANT_VALID | Valid flag of the variant tool (TOOL-ID) | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
WZ[j].VARIANT | Number of the valid variant tool | Integer | - | R |
The WZ_AKT-variables, T_AKT and D_AKT enable the access on the data of the current selected tool. They are available both for an external tool management and for the use of an internal tool table.
V.G.<> var_name | Significance | Data type | Unit of In/ Output | Enabled Read / |
|---|---|---|---|---|
T_AKT | Number of the selected tool | Integer | - | R |
D_AKT | Number of the selected tool compensation data set | Integer | - | R |
 | A write accesss always causes the temporary change of tool data for the time of selection. After deselection (D0) or selection of a new tool (Dxx) the changed data are lost. They are not saved!Exception:If using an external tool management during deselection of the tool or during selection of a new tool the so called additional tool data (V.G.WZ_AKT.P[i]) are adopted and saved [1]-38. |
V.G.<> var_name | Significance | Data type | Unit of In/ Output | Enabled Read / |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WZ_AKT.R | Radius of the current tool | Real | [mm] [inch] | R / W |
WZ_AKT.L | Length of the current tool | Real | [mm] [inch] | R / W |
WZ_AKT.P[i] | Parameters of current tool | Real | - | R / W |
WZ_AKT.V[i] | Axis offset of the current tool | Real | [mm] [inch] | R / W |
WZ_AKT.ME | Measuring unit of the current tool; if [mm], then 0 | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
WZ_AKT.OK | Tool valid flag of the current tool; if valid, then 1 | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
WZ_AKT.SPDL_AX_NR | Logical axis number of the assigned spindle | Integer | - | R |
WZ_AKT.KIN_PARAM[i] | Kinematic parameter of the current tool. | Real | [0.1 µm], | R / W |
WZ_AKT.KIN_ID | Kinematic-ID of the current tool | Integer | - | R |
WZ_AKT.TYPE | Tool type of the selected tool (0: Milling 1: Turning 2: Grinding) | Integer | - | R |
WZ_AKT.SRK_ID | Cutter orientation of the selected turning tool | Integer | - | R |
WZ_AKT.S_MIN_SPEED | Minimum speed (Tool dynamic data) | Real | [rpm] | R |
WZ_AKT.S_MAX_SPEED | Maximum speed (Tool dynamic data) | Real | [rpm] | R |
WZ_AKT.S_MAX_ACC | Maximum acceleration (Tool dynamic data) | Real | [deg/sec2] | R |
WZ_AKT.SISTER_VALID | Valid flag of the sister tool (TOOL-ID) | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
WZ_AKT.SISTER | Number of the valid sister tool | Integer | - | R |
WZ_AKT.VARIANT_VALID | Valid flag of the variant tool (TOOL-ID) | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
WZ_AKT.VARIANT | Number of the valid variant tool | Integer | - | R |
WZ_AKT.WEAR_RADIUS | Radius wear at radius compensation (OTC) | Real | [mm] [inch] | R |
WZ_AKT.WEAR[i] | Wear in axis <i> at length compensation (OTC) | Real | [mm] [inch] | R |
WZ_AKT.WEAR_CONST | Wear constant (OTC) | Real | [0.1 µm/m] | R / W |
Instead of V.G.WZ_AKT.P[i] also an access on the additional tool parameters with the variable V.G.WZ_INFO[i] is possible. It is only available for an external tool management:
WZ_INFO[i]
Parameters of current tool
Real
-
R
V.G.<> var_name | Significance | Data type | Unit of In/ Output | Enabled Read / |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WZR | Radius of the current tool (Old syntax) | Real | [mm] [inch] | R / W |
WZL | Length of the current tool (Old syntax) | Real | [mm] [inch] | R / W |
NP[j].V[i]
Zero offset of one axis.
Caution: Write access causes permanent actualisation of internal zero offset data!
Real
[mm] [inch]
R / W
V.G.<> var_name | Significance | Data type | Unit of In/ Output | Enabled Read / |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NP[j].ALL | Adressing of all axes of a zero group. | Real | [mm] [inch] | R / W |
NP_AKT.V[i] | Currently active zero offset of an axis | Real | [mm] [inch] | R / W |
NP_AKT.ALL | Addressing of the currently active zero offsets of all axes | Real | [mm] [inch] | R / W |
NP_AKT.IDX | Index of the currently active zero offset group | Integer | - | R |
NP_DEFAULT | Default index of zero offset group after start-up | Integer | - | R / W |
CNC_RELEASE | Build number of CNC version [up to V260] | Integer | - | R |
CNC_CHANNEL | Current channel number | Integer | - | R |
IPO_COUNT | System time counter | Integer | - | R |
CS_ACTIVE | CS (#CS ) active? If active, then 1 | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
CS_COUNT | Number of active (linked) CS | Integer | - | R |
ACS_ACTIVE | ACS (#ACS )active?If active, then 1 | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
ACS_COUNT | Number of active (linked) ACS | Integer | - | R |
CS | Machining coordinate system (CS) on/off | Integer | - | R |
ACS | Fixture adaptive coordinate system (ACS) on/off | Integer | - | R |
TOOL_COMP | Active tool compensation (1: RTCP 2: TLC 3: 2.5D ) |
|
| R |
AKT_PLATZ | Current clamp position offset index |
|
| R |
AX_LINK.NR | Number of current or last active coupling group | Integer | - | R |
AX_LINK.ACTIVE | Axes coupling (#AX LINK...) active? If active, then 1 | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
ROT_ACTIVE | Contour rotation (#ROTATION...) active? If active, then 1 | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
ROT_ANGLE | Angle of contour rotation | Real | [deg] | R |
ROT_CENTER1 | Offset of first main axis to the rotation point at contour rotation | Real | [mm] [inch] | R |
ROT_CENTER2 | Offset of second main axis to the rotation point at contour rotation | Real | [mm] [inch] | R |
TIMER[i] | Counter value of the timer with number <i> | Integer | [ms] | R |
RANDOM | Creates a random value in the range 0.0 - 1.0 | Real | - | R |
PROG_ABS | Dimensioning,0: G91 active 1: G90 active | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
KIN[j].PARAM[i] | Kinematic parameters of a specific kinematic [j] Note: For write access value must be programmed in internal units! Caution: Write access causes permanent actualisation of internal channel parameter data! | Real | [0.1 µm], | R / W |
CNC_RELEASE
Build number of CNC version
Integer
-
L
V.G.<> var_name | Significance | Data type | Unit of In/ Output | Enabled Read / |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CNC_VERSION.MAJOR | Major version of CNC [from V263.1501] (e.g. 2 in V263.1501.00) | Integer | - | L |
CNC_VERSION.MINOR | Minor version of CNC [from V263.1501] (e.g. 63 in V263.1501.00) | Integer | - | L |
CNC_VERSION.BUILD | Build number of CNC version [from V263.1501] (e.g. 1501 in V263.1501.00) | Integer | - | L |
CNC_VERSION.PATCH | Patch number of CNC version [from V263.1501] (e.g. 00 in V263.1501.00) | Integer | - | L |
MIRROR_ACTIVE
Mirroring (G351 X...oder G21, G22, G23) active?
If active, then 1
Boolean
0 , 1
L
WCS_POSLIMIT_1
WCS_POSLIMIT_2
WCS_POSLIMIT_3
Motion limits in the main axes in WCS.
Only useful in combination with the NC command #GET WCS POSLIMIT
Real
[mm] [inch]
R
V.G.<> var_name | Significance | Data type | Unit of In/ Output | Enabled Read / |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FILE_OFFSET | File position of the beginning of the NC block with the programmed V.G.FILE_OFFSET variable | Integer | - | R |
FILE_NAME | File name of the currently active NC program | String | - | R |
PROG_NAME | Name (%...) of the currently active main or sub program (local/global) | String | - | R |
PATH_NR | Logical path number of the currently active NC main or global sub program according to the startup list (P-STUP-00019) | Integer | - | R |
TRAFO_ACTIVE | Kinematic transformation (#TRAFO...) active? | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
HSC_ACTIVE | Free form surface operation (#HSC...) or spline interpolation (#SET SPLINE... oder G151) active? | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
TRC_ACTIVE | Tool radius compensation (G41, G42) active? | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
MCS_ACTIVE | Temporary transition to the machine axes coordinate system (#MCS...) active? If active, then 1 | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
BLOCK_SEARCH_ACTIVE | Block search active? If active, then 1 | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
CONT_MODE_ACTIVE | Polynom contouring (G261) active? 1 at contouring type 1 () 2 at contouring type 2 () 3 at contouring type 3 () 4 at contouring type 4 () 5 at contouring type 5 () 6 at contouring type 6 () 0 at G260 | Integer | - | R |
The following variables enable the access on data of the M/H functions, defined in the channel parameters.
| If the write access (W) on the pre output values and the synchronization types of the M/H functions are not conform, the synchronization type is implicitly adapted. |
V.G.<> var_name | Significance | Data type | Unit of In/ Output | Enabled Read / |
|---|---|---|---|---|
M_FCT[i].SYNCH | Synchronisation type of a M function <i>, defined in the channel parameters[1]-3 | Integer | - | R / W |
M_FCT[i].PRE_OUTP_PATH | Pre output distance m_pre_output[1]-47 of a M function <i> from synchronization type MEP_SVS, defined in the channel parameters. | Real | [mm] [inch] | R / W |
M_FCT[i].PRE_OUTP_TIME | Pre output time m_pre_output[1]-47 of a M function <i> from synchronization type MET_SVS, defined in the channel parameters. | Real | [sec] | R / W |
H_FCT[i].SYNCH | Synchronisation type of a H function <i>, defined in the channel parameters[1]-3 | Integer | - | R / W |
H_FCT[i].PRE_OUTP_PATH | Pre output distance h_pre_output[1]-47 of a H function <i> from synchronization type MEP_SVS, defined in the channel parameters. | Real | [mm] [inch] | R / W |
H_FCT[i].PRE_OUTP_TIME | Pre output time h_pre_output[1]-47 of a H function <i> from synchronization type MET_SVS, defined in the channel parameters. | Real | [sec] | R / W |
The V.G.SPEED_LIMIT" variables enable the access on data of the speed limit look ahead parameters [1]-48, defined in the channel parameters.
| During write access the changed parameter setting is output to the channel. A possibly active motion is interrupted! |
V.G.<> var_name | Significance | Data type | Unit of In/ Output | Enabled Read / |
SPEED_LIMIT.ENABLE | Selection/deselection of speed limit look ahead (0: Deselection 1: Selection) | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R / W |
SPEED_LIMIT.VEL_LIMIT | Definition of speed limit value | Integer | [%] | R / W |
SPEED_LIMIT.TIME | Unit definition of the distances to and from the "corner" (0: Path 1: Time) | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R / W |
SPEED_LIMIT.DIST_TO_CORNER | Path distance to "corner" | Real | [mm] [inch] | R / W |
SPEED_LIMIT.DIST_FROM_CORNER | Path distance from "corner" | Real | [mm] [inch] | R / W |
SPEED_LIMIT.TIME_TO_CORNER | Time distance to "corner" | Real | [sec] | R / W |
SPEED_LIMIT.TIME_FROM_CORNER | Time distance from "corner" | Real | [sec] | R / W |
SPEED_LIMIT.OVERRIDE_WEIGHT | Weighting of speed limit value(0: no weighting 1: Weighting by override) | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R / W |
@P[i].VALID | Is a specific transfer parameter programmed inor sub programm call? 0: Parameter is not programmed 1: Parameter is programmed Index <i> contains the number of the parameter, which should be checked for validity (e.g. 1 for @P1 or the first parameter, called with G8xx). Note for read access: The variable can only be used inside a cycle or in global sub programms G8xx with transfer parameters ! | Boolean | 0 , 1 | R |
TIME_STAMP | Current time stamp <date time> : (e.g. 16.06.2011 13:08:10:000) [from Build 1507.02] | String | - | R |
- Automatic contouring with maximum corner deviation (Type 1)
- Automatic contouring with given velocity (Type 2)
- Corner distance contouring (Type 3)
- Corner deviation contouring (Type 4)
- Interim point contouring (Type 5)
- Dynamically optimized contouring (Type 6)
- Cycles as global sub-routines (Call L CYCLE)
- Implicite subprogram calls (G80-G89/G800-G819)