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Installation and

Operating Instructions

DataPilot
MANUALplus 620
CNC PILOT 620
CNC PILOT 640
NC Software
634 132-05
729 665-03
729 666-01

English (en)
6/2013
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1.1 Range of Application
Intended for use with the MANUALplus 620 and CNC PILOT 620/
640 controls, respectively, the PC programs DataPilot MP620 and
DataPilot CP620/640 enable you to create NC programs on a PC, test
them before execution, transfer them to the control, and archive them
after production is concluded.
DataPilot can be used for shop-floor programming as well as for office
and off-location program creation and testing. Its practicality and wide
range of functions also make DataPilot ideal for training purposes.
The functions of the WINDOWS operating system are the perfect
complement for the operation and organizational possibilities of
DataPilot. For example, you can use network functions for data
exchange between the control and a PC with DataPilot.
This manual describes functions and features provided by the
DataPilot as of the following NC software levels.

Software NC software number


DataPilot MP620 634132-05

DataPilot CP620 729665-03

DataPilot CP640 729666-01

The programming station software is fully compatible with the


following controls.

Control NC software number


MANUALplus 620 548328-05

CNC PILOT 620 688945-03

CNC PILOT 640 688947-01

Many machine manufacturers and HEIDENHAIN offer programming


courses. We recommend these courses as an effective way of
enhancing your programming skill and sharing information and ideas
with other users.

User documentation:
All of the control functions are described in the User's
Manuals. Please contact HEIDENHAIN if you need a copy
of these User's Manuals.
If you have purchased the complete version of the
programming station, you will find all user documentation
on the CD (as PDF files) included in delivery.

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1.2 Conversational Languages
You can operate DataPilot MP620 and CP620/640 in the following
conversational languages:

 German  English

 French  Italian

 Spanish  Portuguese

 Dutch  Danish

 Swedish  Norwegian

 Finnish  Russian

 Czech  Slovak

 Polish  Slovenian

 Turkish  Romanian

 Hungarian  Lithuanian

 Latvian  Estonian

 Chinese (traditional)  Chinese (simplified)

 Korean

DataPilot starts in the language used during the installation process.


The language can be switched during operation by editing the
respective parameter setting (see "Editing Protected Parameters" on
page 19).

1.3 Documentation
These Operating Instructions contain information on the installation
and specific features of DataPilot. The MANUALplus 620 (ID 634 864-
xx) and CNC PILOT 620/640 (ID 730 870-xx) User's Manuals provide
more detailed information on NC programming and the control
functions. More information is available in the User's Manual for
smart.Turn and DIN PLUS Programming (ID 685 556-xx).
You will find the User's Manuals in various languages on the DataPilot
CD-ROM or on the Internet at www.heidenhain.de.

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1.4 License and Hardware Key (Dongle)
You will find the HEIDENHAIN license and usage conditions for the
software on the DataPilot CD on the Internet under
www.heidenhain.de/licence.
If you wish to use the full version of DataPilot, you need a dongle.
HEIDENHAIN supplies the following dongles:
 Local dongle: The dongle permits you to run DataPilot on a PC.
 Network dongle: The dongle is plugged into a USB port of the
dongle server. Several DataPilot applications use this one dongle.

The dongle supplied authorizes you to use the DataPilot


MP620 software or DataPilot CP620/640 software.
Replacement dongles will be supplied only for the full
price of the program. Defective dongles returned to
HEIDENHAIN will of course be exchanged.

1.5 System Requirements


The DataPilot software runs on PCs with the following operating
systems:
 WINDOWS XP
 WINDOWS Vista
 WINDOWS 7
 WINDOWS 8
Screen/graphics: 1024 x 768 pixels; > 256 colors

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2 Installation and Uninstallation
2.1 Installing the Software

First install the software, and then connect the dongle


after software installation is complete.

If you do not use the automatic startup feature of the CD, install the
DataPilot software as follows:
 Insert the DataPilot CD-ROM.
 Run "\JH\DP_MP620\setup_DataPilot_MP620.exe" or
"\JH\DP_CP620\setup_DataPilot_CP620.exe" or
"\JH\DP_CP640\setup_DataPilot_CP640.exe"
from the CD-ROM.
The installation of the DataPilot software is dialog-guided and
automatic.
Information on the settings during installation:
 Configuration selection: Define the following details of your
configurations.
 Multifix configuration: Lathe with simple tool holder (Multifix)
 Turret configuration: Lathe with tool turret
 Turret + Multifix configuration: Lathe with tool turret and
additional simple tool holder (Multifix)
 With Y axis: Lathe with a Y axis
 Install Examples: Set whether example programs are to be
installed.
 Name of the logical machine: This name is used as the name of
the directory and the name of the desktop icon. If you want to install
DataPilot more than once, you must use different names.

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 Select Additional Tasks dialog:
 Create a desktop icon: Select whether the installation program
is to create a desktop icon.
 Full version or Demo version: The demo version provides only
limited memory functions. You can create cycle programs with up
to 6 cycles, and smart.Turn or DIN PLUS programs with up to 200
NC blocks. The demo version does not require a dongle. All
functions are fully enabled in the full version. The full version
requires a dongle.
 Local dongle: The dongle is plugged into a USB port of the
DataPilot PC.
 Network dongle: The DataPilot PC does not require a local
dongle. The dongle server must be active for DataPilot to run.
 Information about Firewall settings: The installation program
informs you here of which applications you may grant access.
In addition to the actual DataPilot software, the CRYPTO BOX support
is installed for operating the dongle.
You may start DataPilot once installation has finished.

 You need administrator rights in order to install


DataPilot.
 The DataPilot software must be installed on each PC on
which DataPilot is to be run, including PCs that use a
network dongle.

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Conversational languages
The language you selected in the Select Setup Language dialog box is
in effect when DataPilot is started for the first time. You can change
the conversational language at any time during operation by editing
the respective parameter setting (see "Editing Protected Parameters"
on page 19).

Example programs, operating resource data


The DataPilot installation program transfers cycle and smart.Turn
programs, as well as tool descriptions, to the PC if you activated this
for the installation. The names of the example programs are
PGMxx.gmz or PGMxx.nc (xx: 01, 02, ...). The technology data for
several workpiece-material/tool-material combinations is transferred
regardless of your settings. Use these standard values when entering
the cutting values used by your organization.

Installing DataPilot more than once


If you want to install DataPilot more than once, you must give the
DataPilot machines different names in Name of the logical machine.
Each installation will create an independent DataPilot machine. This
means that all NC programs, parameters, operating resources and the
selected conversational language apply only to one specific DataPilot.
With this model, you support several different lathes at the same time
and organize the work with DataPilot according to your requirements.

Software version
Should you need to contact our Service department, please be
prepared to state the version number of your DataPilot software. To
call the version number, select the Organization mode of operation
and press the soft key with the key symbol. DataPilot will open a
dialog box with information on the software version.
 Press the soft key

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2.2 Uninstalling the Software
To remove the DataPilot software:
 In the Windows Start menu, select "Start > All Programs >
HEIDENHAIN
> DataPilot MP620 (634132-05)” or
> DataPilot CP620 (729665-03)“ or
> DataPilot CP640 (729666-01)“
 ... and the name of the DataPilot software to be removed, and
"Uninstall DataPilot ..."
Since the dongle driver was installed independently of DataPilot, it
must be uninstalled separately.
 Start the program CBUSetup.exe in the directory for DataPilot:
 „C:\Programme\HEIDENHAIN\DP620_634132-05\(Name of the
DataPilot)”
 „C:\Programme\HEIDENHAIN\DP620_729665-03\(Name of the
DataPilot)“
 „C:\Programme\HEIDENHAIN\DP640_729666-01\(Name of the
DataPilot)”
 Select Uninstall in the Select Mode dialog box and press OK.

All DataPilot installations share the same dongle driver. Do


not uninstall the driver unless you no longer want to use
DataPilot on your PC.

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2.3 Network License for Multiple Workstations
Before you can use a network license for multiple workstations, you
must start the server program "SmarxOS" on one of the computers,
and connect the USB dongle. This computer is then designated the
"dongle server," and monitors the connections to the client PCs on
which the programming stations are installed.
Proceed as follows in order to start the "SmarxOS" server program on
the dongle server PC:
 Copy the entire "CBServer" directory from the CD (\JH\CBServer) to
a local drive on your PC
 Start the server by running "CBIOSSrv.exe"
After the server program has started, the icon is shown in the
taskbar.
The programming station PCs log on to the dongle server when they
start. During operation the server checks whether a logged-on
programming station is active. If the programming station PC has not
contacted the dongle server for some time, the dongle server logs that
PC off (default setting: 15 minutes). When you exit the programming
station, the respective PC logs off from the dongle server.
You can also install the "SmarxOS" server program as a service on the
dongle server PC. Services are automatically run when Windows is
started, and run in the background. That way you don't need to start
the server program manually each time you boot the PC. To install the
server program as a service, proceed as follows:
 Copy the entire "CBServer" directory from the CD (\JH\CBServer) to
a local drive on your PC
 Start the server by running "CBIOSSrv.exe"
 Stop the server by pressing the "Stop" button in the server window
 Select the option "Run as Service"
 Start the server by pressing the "Start" button in the server window
The service is now run automatically when Windows is started. The
icon will not be shown in the taskbar anymore after the next time
the system is booted.

You may have to enter the CBIOSSRV.SRV program as an


exception in the Windows firewall software.
You can also check and change the settings for the "CBIOS
Server" service in the Control Panel under Administrative
Tools\Services.

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You can make other changes to the server settings with the "Server
Administration" program. Start the AdminApp.exe program (directory:
CBServer) for this:
 Press the "Search" button to show all PCs to which a dongle is
connected.
 Click an IP address to add it to the address block for connection
settings
 Use the IP address 127.0.0.1 (default setting) to load the data from
the local dongle server
 Press the "Connect" button to open a window with information
about the dongle and other possible settings (e. g. "Connection
timeout")
You will find more information on the Server Administration program
in the readme.txt file (directory: CBServer).

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2.4 Adapting DataPilot to the Machine
Your machine manufacturer can provide you with a file that you can
use to adapt DataPilot to your machine. The file must be available as a
ZIP file and contains relevant data of your machine.
The installation of the machine data is referred to as OEM-AddON.
The functions for installing, uninstalling and generating the OEM-
AddON are located in the submenu of the start menu in which the
programming station was also installed.

Installing the OEM AddON


The Install OEM-AddON function starts the installation procedure.
Before the installation procedure starts you can select the installation
file.

Uninstalling the OEm AddON


The Uninstall OEM-AddON function undoes the most recently
performed installation process.

Generating the OEM AddON


The Generate OEM-AddON function creates a new ZIP file. You can
select to either archive the contents of the OEM: drive (machine
manufacturer) or the TNC: drive (user).
To generate an OEM-AddON:
 Install DataPilot
 In DataPilot, install the PLC and all relevant configuration data of
your machine
 Check the machine-specific functions of the programming station
(e.g. PLC, axes, spindles, M functions, coolant circuit)
 Select the Generate OEM-AddON function in the start menu to
generate an installation file

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3 DataPilot Operation
3.1 Starting/Exiting DataPilot
To start DataPilot:
 Double-click the DataPilot icon

or

 Select the Windows Start menu: Start > All programs >
HEIDENHAIN
> DataPilot MP620 (634132-05) > xxx or
> DataPilot CP620 (729665-03) > xxx or
> DataPilot CP640 (729666-01) > xxx
(xxx = name of the DataPilot machine)
 Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad.

The numerical lock must be active because the menu


items are selected from the numeric keypad.

To exit DataPilot:
 Press the Off soft key

or
 Click Shut Down in the DataPilot Control Panel.

3.2 DataPilot Control Panel


When DataPilot is started, the DataPilot Control Panel is activated and
the associated DataPilot icon is displayed in the system tray. The
status of DataPilot is displayed in the Control Panel. The DataPilot
program can also be stopped, restarted after a stop or shut down via
the Control Panel.
If you press the More button, the size of the Control Panel increases,
and more buttons become visible. Press the Settings button to open
a dialog, to switch between local and network dongle, or to select
another server.

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3.3 Keyboard
DataPilot is operated through function keys and numerical keys of the
PC keyboard. You can also use the mouse to select the soft keys and
many other functions. The keyboard strip gives you an overview of the
meaning of the keys. The keyboard strip is available as a PDF file on
the DataPilot CD-ROM (directory: ...\pdf\Tastaturstreifen.pdf).
The soft keys (in the bottom section of the screen) are operated with
the function keys F1 through F8 on your PC keyboard.
The following assignment applies:
 F1 on your PC keyboard corresponds to the leftmost soft key.
 F8 on your PC keyboard corresponds to the rightmost soft key.

You can also install the DataPilot CP620/640 in a 19" view


(1280x1024). Ten horizontal and nine vertical soft keys are
available in this version.

Control keyboard PC keyboard


Horizontal soft key 1 F1

Horizontal soft key 2 F2

Horizontal soft key 3 F3

Horizontal soft key 4 F4

Horizontal soft key 5 F5

Horizontal soft key 6 F6

Horizontal soft key 7 F7

Horizontal soft key 8 F8

Horizontal soft key 9 (for large screen resolution 1280x1024) F9

Horizontal soft key 10 (for large screen resolution 1280x1024) F10

Switches to the soft-key menu at left Alt + F9

Switches to the soft-key menu at right Alt + F10

Switches the help graphics in the cycle programming between F11


outside and inside machining

smart.Turn: Switches to the next detail input form Ctrl + Page Down

smart.Turn: Switches to the next group Alt + Ctrl + Down arrow key

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Control keyboard PC keyboard
smart.Turn: Switches to the previous group Alt + Ctrl + Up arrow key

S override to 100% Ctrl + F1

F override 100% Ctrl + F3

Cycle stop Ctrl + F5

Cycle start Ctrl + F7

Emergency stop Ctrl + F8

M3 spindle Ctrl + F10

Spindle STOP Ctrl + F11

M4 spindle Ctrl + F12

S override – Shift + F1

S override + Shift + F2

F override – Shift + F3

F override + Shift + F4

Machine operating modes Shift + F9

Programming modes Shift + F10

Tables for tool data and technology data Shift + F11

Organization modes Shift + F12

Numeric keys Numeric keypad of PC

Arrow keys; Pg Up, Pg Dn Arrow keys of PC keyboard

Opens the error window Alt + F7

Starts the on-screen calculator if the cursor is located in the Alt + C


corresponding input field.

Displays additional information in the parameter editor Alt + H

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Control keyboard PC keyboard
Deletes the character to the left of the cursor Backspace

Deletes the selected area Del

Switchover between positive and negative values Plus or Minus key

Cancelation of dialogs and next higher menu level Esc key

OK in dialogs and new NC blocks in the editor Ins key

Cursor jumps to the beginning of the program or list Home key

Cursor jumps to the end of the program or list End key

Vertical soft key 1 Shift + Alt + Ctrl + 1

Vertical soft key 2 Shift + Alt + Ctrl + 2

Vertical soft key 3 Shift + Alt + Ctrl + 3

Vertical soft key 4 Shift + Alt + Ctrl + 4

Vertical soft key 5 Shift + Alt + Ctrl + 5

Vertical soft key 6 Shift + Alt + Ctrl + 6

Vertical soft key 7 Shift + Alt + Ctrl + 7

Vertical soft key 8 (for large screen resolution 1280x1024) Shift + Alt + Ctrl + 8

Horizontal soft key 9 (for large screen resolution 1280x1024) Shift + Alt + Ctrl + 9

Switches the vertical soft-key menu Shift + Alt + Ctrl + 0

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4 Parameter Settings
In the machine parameters, you define the conversational language,
the simulation settings, the default values for smart.Turn and other
data for your DataPilot machine. Parameters that are important for
your daily work can be edited without code number. Configuration
parameters cannot be edited unless you have logged on with a code
number or password.

4.1 Applying Parameters from the Machine


If you use DataPilot as a programming system, HEIDENHAIN
recommends using the same configuration as on your lathe. In order
to do so, load the parameters and operating resource data (tool
descriptions, technology data) from the lathe to DataPilot.
On the lathe:
 Log on with the code number 123 (Organization mode).
 Create a parameter backup file and a tools backup file (the tools
backup file includes the technology data).
 Transfer the backup files to the DataPilot PC.
On the DataPilot PC:
 Log on with the password config (Organization mode).
 Perform a tools restore with the operating resource data of the
lathe.
 Perform a parameters restore with the parameters of the lathe. The
restore overwrites all parameters, including the PLC parameters.
 Perform another parameters restore, this time with the PA_DP_PLC
parameters file, in order to restore the PLC parameters of DataPilot.
If you restart DataPilot now, the configurations will be the same as on
the lathe.

DataPilot uses a special PLC program and adapted PLC


parameters. That is why you must reload the DataPilot's
PLC parameters (PA_DP_PLC file) after applying the
parameters from the lathe.

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4.2 Changing Parameters
Parameter organization: The parameters are arranged in a tree
structure. An icon at the beginning of each line in the parameter tree
shows the meaning of the line.

Symbol Meaning
Parameter object, branch is closed.

Parameter object, branch is open. The associated


parameter objects or machine parameters are listed
below this line.

(Editable) machine parameters.

Refer to the "Parameters" chapter in the User's Manual.


 Selecting a parameter: Click the + or – symbol next to a parameter
object to open or close the branch. As an alternative, use the arrow
keys (Up/Down/Left/Right arrow key) to select the desired
parameter.
 Editing a parameter: Place the cursor on the machine parameter to
be edited and press RETURN (or the Right arrow key). DataPilot will
open the dialog for editing the parameter.
 Press the soft key after the parameter has been
edited. (The changes made will not take effect until
they have been saved.)

4.3 Editing Parameters without a Code Number


 Switch to the Organization mode of operation.
 Press the soft key

 Edit and save the parameter


 Exit the parameter editor

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The following table lists the parameters relevant to DataPilot.

Function Parameter object Explanation


Unit of measure for System Select the metric or inch system.
display and operation Definition of unit of measure in effect for display
Unit of measure for display and user interface

Simulation: Simulation  Set whether the simulation is to be


General settings repeated if M99 is programmed.
 Repetition Restart with M99  Define the delay time after path output
 Delay/Accelerate Path delay (default: 0 sec). This delays/accelerates the
simulation of the machining process.

Simulation – Time Simulation The times specified for tool change, gear
calculation: Duration Machining times for the NC functions in general shifting and M functions are taken into
of switching Time allowance for tool change account in the time calculation for the
functions Time allowance for gear shifting simulation (default: 0 sec).
General time allowance for M function

Simulation – Time Simulation Enter the number of the M function and the
calculation: Duration Machining times for M functions time to be taken into account for the M
of M functions T01 function (default: 0 sec). For the specified M
Number of the M function functions, the times entered are added to the
Machining time of the M function "General time allowance for M function."
T02
...

Simulation: Window Simulation Zero position in X/Z allows you to define the
size Specification of the (standard) window size position of the coordinate system in the
Zero position in X simulation window (distance of the
Zero position in Z coordinate origin from the lower or left
Delta X window edge). In Delta X/Z you define the
Delta Z vertical and horizontal expansion of the
workspace in the simulation window.
This data refers to the standard window size.
You can adjust the settings at any time during
simulation.

Simulation: Size of Simulation Use Outside diameter and length of the


the workpiece blank Specification of the (standard) workpiece blank blank part to define the size of the standard
Outside diameter blank part. Right edge of blank determines
Length of the blank the position of the workpiece blank in the
Right edge of blank simulation window, and Inside diameter
Inside diameter determines the inside diameter if the
workpiece blank is a tube.
The standard workpiece blank is used in the
simulation if no workpiece blank is defined.

General safety Processing  External/Internal safety clearance (SAR/


clearances General settings SIR) defines the external or internal safety
External safety clearance (SAR) clearance from the workpiece blank
Internal safety clearance (SIR) (default: 3 mm).
External on machined part (SAT)  External/Internal on machined part
Internal on machined part (SIT) (SAT/SIT) defines the external or internal
safety clearance from the machined part
(default: 2 mm).

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Function Parameter object Explanation
Default values for Processing In the following parameters you define the
smart.Turn General settings default values used by smart.Turn in the start
G14 for new units unit.
Coolant for new units
G60 for new units  G14 for new units: Strategy for
Safety clearance G47 approaching the tool change position
Safety clearance, G147 infeed dir. (default: 0: simultaneous)
Safety clearance G147 plane  Coolant for new units: Definition of the
Oversize in X direction coolant circuit (default: 1: Circuit 1 on)
Oversize in Z direction  G60 for new units: Protection zone active/
inactive (default: 0: active)
 Safety clearance G47: Safety clearance
G47 (default: 2 mm)
 Safety clearance G147 infeed dir.: Safety
clearance G147 – Milling plane (default:
2 mm)
 Safety clearance G147 plane: Safety
clearance G147 – Infeed direction (default:
2 mm)
 Oversize in X direction: Oversize in X
direction (default: 0.5 mm)
 Oversize in Z direction: Oversize in Z
direction (default: 0.2 mm)

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4.4 Editing Protected Parameters
 Switch to the Organization mode of operation.
 Press the soft key

 Enter the code number 123.


 Edit and save the parameter
 Exit the parameter editor

The following table lists the parameters relevant to DataPilot.

Function Parameter object Explanation


Set the NC and PLC conversational language settings Here, you define the conversational
conversational NC conversational language language. DataPilot differentiates between
language PLC conversational language the language for the NC dialog, the language
PLC error message language for the PLC, the language for the error
Help language messages and the language for the help
texts.

4.5 Editing Configuration Parameters


 Switch to the Organization mode of operation.
 Press the soft key

 Enter the password config


 Call the configuration parameters

 Edit and save the parameter


 Exit the parameter editor

The password config only works for DataPilot, and not for
the control of your machine.

The following table lists the parameters relevant to DataPilot.

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Function Parameter object Explanation
Set the coordinate System Here you set the coordinate system of the
system DisplaySettings lathe.
CfgCoordSystem
CoordSystem  +X, +Z: Horizontal lathe; tool carrier behind
the center
 –X, +Z: Horizontal lathe; tool carrier in front
of center
 +Z, +X: Vertical lathe (vertical boring and
turning mill), tool carrier to the right of
center

Set the number of Aggregates Here you set the maximum swivel position
turret swivel positions ToolHolder (number of swivel positions) of the tool turret.
TH1_REV
CfgTHDescription
maxSwivelPosition

Set the limit switches Axes Here you set the positive and negative limit
of the axes ParameterSets switch positions of the linear axes.
PX1_0
CfgPositionLimits
swLimitSwitchPos
swLimitSwitchNeg
PY1_0
...
PZ1_0
...

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5 Data Backup, Directory
Structure
5.1 Data backup
You should make regular backup copies of your NC part programs,
operating resource data, and parameter settings. Use the DataPilot
transfer functions for this. You can make your own project folder in the
project management of DataPilot, so that you can centrally manage
associated files. Your User's Manual ("Organization Operating Mode –
Transfer – Create Data Backup") provides more detailed information on
data backup.
The DataPilot software does not change after installation. There is no
need to make backups of program files. If for any reason the program
is damaged on the PC, you can simply reinstall DataPilot and continue
working.

5.2 Directory structure


During installation you enter the installation path and a machine name.
The installation program creates the directory "V \nc_prog" and the
subdirectories "DXF, GTI, GTZ, NCPS and Pictures" beneath the
DataPilot machine (see directory structure in illustration at right).
The directories contain the following files:
 DXF: DXF contours
 GTI: ICP contour descriptions
 *.gmi: Turning contours
 *.gmr: Contours of workpiece blanks
 *.gms: Contours of the front face
 *.gmm: Contours of the lateral surface
 GTZ: Cycle programs
 NCPS: smart.Turn and DIN PLUS programs
 *.nc: NC main programs
 *.ncs: NC subprograms
 Pictures: Image files for subprograms
More information: See User's Manual ("Organization Operating Mode
– Transfer" chapter).

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6 TURNguide Context-Sensitive
Help System
6.1 Application

Before you can use the TURNguide, you need to


download the help files from the HEIDENHAIN home
page (see "Downloading current help files" on page 27).

The TURNguide context-sensitive help system includes the user


documentation in HTML format. The TURNguide is called with the Info
key, and the control often immediately displays the information
specific to the condition from which the help was called (context-
sensitive call). Even if you are editing a cycle and press the Info key,
you are usually brought to the exact place in the documentation that
describes the corresponding function.

The control always tries to start the TURNguide in the


language that you have selected as the conversational
language on your control. If the files with this language are
not yet available on your control, it automatically opens
the English version.

The following user documentation is available in the TURNguide:


 User’s Manual (BHBtchprobe.chm)
 smart.Turn and ISO Programming (smartTurn.chm)
 List of All Error Messages (errors.chm)
In addition, the main.chm “book” file is available, with the contents
of all existing .chm files.

As an option, your machine tool builder can embed


machine-specific documentation in the TURNguide.
These documents then appear as a separate book in the
main.chm file.

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Working with the TURNguide
Calling the TURNguide
There are several ways to start the TURNguide:
 Press the Info key if the control is not already showing an error
message
 Click the help symbol at the lower right of the screen beforehand,
then click the appropriate soft keys

If one or more error messages are waiting for your


attention, the control shows the help directly associate
with the error messages. To start the TURNguide, you
first have to acknowledge all error messages.
When the help system is called on the programming
station, the control starts the internally defined standard
browser (usually the Internet Explorer), or otherwise an
browser adapted HEIDENHAIN.

For many soft keys there is a context-sensitive call through which you
can go directly to the description of the soft key’s function. This
functionality requires using a mouse. Proceed as follows:
 Select the soft-key row containing the desired soft key
 Click with the mouse on the help symbol that the control displays
just above the soft-key row: The mouse pointer turns into a question
mark.
 Move the question mark to the soft key for which you want an
explanation, and click: The control opens the TURNguide. If no
specific part of the help is assigned to the selected soft key, the
control opens the book file main.chm, in which you can use the
search function or the navigation to find the desired explanation
manually.
Even if you are editing a cycle, context-sensitive help is available:
 Select any cycle
 Press the Info key: The control start the help system and shows a
description for the active function (does not apply to miscellaneous
functions or cycles that were integrated by your machine tool
builder)

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Navigating in the TURNguide
It’s easiest to use the mouse to navigate in the TURNguide. A table of
contents appears on the left side of the screen. By clicking the
rightward pointing triangle you open subordinate sections, and by
clicking the respective entry you open the individual pages. It is
operated in the same manner as the Windows Explorer.
Linked text positions (cross references) are shown underlined and in
blue. Clicking the link opens the associated page.
Of course you can also operate the TURNguide through keys and soft
keys. The following table contains an overview of the corresponding
key functions.

The key functions described below are only available on


the control hardware, and not on the programming
station.

Function Soft key


 If the table of contents at left is active:
Select the entry above it or below it
 If the text window at right is active:
Move the page downward or upward if texts or
graphics are not shown completely

 If the table of contents at left is active:


Open a branch of the table of contents. If the
branch is at its end, jump into the window at
right
 If the text window at right is active:
No function

 If the table of contents at left is active:


Close a branch of the table of contents
 If the text window at right is active:
No function

 If the table of contents at left is active:


Use the cursor key to show the selected page
 If the text window at right is active:
If the cursor is on a link, jump to the linked page

 If the table of contents at left is active:


Switch the tab between the display of the table
of contents, display of the subject index, and
the full-text search function and switching to
the screen half at right
 If the text window at right is active:
Jump back to the window at left

 If the table of contents at left is active:


Select the entry above it or below it
 If the text window at right is active:
Jump to the next link

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Function Soft key
Select the page last shown

Page forward if you have used the “select page


last shown” function.

Move up by one page

Move down by one page

Display or hide table of contents

Switch between full-screen display and reduced


display. With the reduced display you can see
some of the rest of the control window.

The focus is switched internally to the control


application so that you can operate the control
when the TURNguide is open. If the full screen is
active, the control reduces the window size
automatically before the change of focus.

Exiting TURNguide

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Subject index
The most important subjects in the Manual are listed in the subject
index (Index tab). You can select them directly by mouse or with the
cursor keys.
The left side is active.
 Select the Index tab
 Activate the Keyword input field
 Enter the word for the desired subject and the control
synchronizes the index and creates a list in which you
can find the subject more easily, or
 Use the arrow key to highlight the desired keyword.
 Use the ENT key to call the information on the
selected keyword.

You can enter the search word only with a keyboard


connected via USB.

Full-text search
In the Find tab you can search the entire TURNguide for a specific
word.
The left side is active.
 Select the Find tab
 Activate the Find: input field
 Enter the desired word and confirm with the ENT key:
the control lists all sources containing the word
 Use the arrow key to highlight the desired source
 Press the ENT key to go to the selected source

You can enter the search word only with a keyboard


connected via USB.
The full-text search only works for single words.
If you activate the Search only in titles function (by
mouse or by using the cursor and the space key), the
control searches only through headings and ignores the
body text.

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Downloading current help files
You’ll find the help files for your control software on the HEIDENHAIN
homepage www.heidenhain.de. The help files for most
conversational languages is located under:
 Dokumentation / Information
 Software
 Help files MANUALplus or CNC PILOT
 NC Turning MANUALplus or CNC PILOT
 NC software number of your control, for example 548328x-05
 Select the desired language, for example English: You will see a ZIP
file with the appropriate help files
 Download the ZIP file and unzip it
 Save the unpacked CHM files in the installation directory and
...\V\tncguide\de or in the corresponding language subdirectory
(see also following table)

If you want to use TNCremoNT to transfer the CHM files


to the control, then in the
Extras>Configuration>Mode>Transfer in binary
format menu item you have to enter the extension .CHM.

Language TNC directory


German ...\V\tncguide\de

English ...\V\tncguide\en

Czech ...\V\tncguide\cs

French ...\V\tncguide\fr

Italian ...\V\tncguide\it

Spanish ...\V\tncguide\es

Portuguese ...\V\tncguide\pt

Swedish ...\V\tncguide\sv

Danish ...\V\tncguide\da

Finnish ...\V\tncguide\fi

Dutch ...\V\tncguide\nl

Polish ...\V\tncguide\pl

Hungarian ...\V\tncguide\hu

Russian ...\V\tncguide\ru

Chinese (simplified) ...\V\tncguide\zh

Chinese (traditional) ...\V\tncguide\zh-tw

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Language TNC directory
Slovenian (software option) ...\V\tncguide\sl

Norwegian ...\V\tncguide\no

Slovak ...\V\tncguide\sk

Latvian ...\V\tncguide\lv

Korean ...\V\tncguide\kr

Estonian ...\V\tncguide\et

Turkish ...\V\tncguide\tr

Romanian ...\V\tncguide\ro

Lithuanian ...\V\tncguide\lt

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