SINUMERIK 828D with UltraVNC-Viewer and Notebook

In many cases it may be useful to transfer the SINUMERIK HMI on an external monitor, be it a notebook, a monitor or other display or projector. In particular, for training purposes or presentations is a great representation of SINUMERIK HMI very helpful. About the RJ45 Ethernet port on the front of the SINUMERIK 828D a connection between the controller and notebook will be established using the UltraVNC Viewer. The SINUMERIK HMI appear as an extra window on the notebook. This signal can be transferred to another monitor or other display. A detailed description of the procedure can be found in this document.

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Instructions for transferring the

SINUMERIK HMI to an external screen

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2

2. Startup and Configuration 3

3. Troubleshooting 11

4. Further information and internet 14

1. Introduction

To display the contents of the SINUMERIK HMI on an external display, you need a physical connection and special software, which transfers the image of the controller (server) to another laptop / computer (client). From the notebook or the computer the signal can then be passed on to another monitor / display. UltraVNC (even Ultr @ VNC, UVNC) is a Virtual Network Computing software for Microsoft Windows operating systems and is used for remote maintenance of computers. This has powerful techniques for intercepting the server screen (SINUMERIK HMI). From the client (laptop / computer), the controller can be operated remotely and via mouse and keyboard.

To transfer the SINUMERIK HMI to an external monitor, you need the following components:

• SINUMERIK 828D

• Network cable (connecting SINUMERIK 828D and notebook / computer)

• External monitor / screen / display / TV

• VGA / HMDI cable (connecting laptop / computer to the external display)

• notebook / computer with a Windows operating system

• UltraVNC-Viewer (OpenSource Software www.uvnc.com)

The following descriptions are intended for operators of CNC machines who have experience with or knowledge of the SINUMERIK CNC with SINUMERIK Operate user interface. Basic knowledge of network technology and experience with the Windows operating systems are helpful.

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2. Startup and Configuration

Steps on the SINUMERIK 828D

1. Connect network cable to the front of the SINUMERIK 828D.

2. Press the Diagnostics softkey in the machine basic screen at the control.

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3. Press the Remote diagnostics softkey.

4. Press the Change softkey.

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5. Make settings as shown in the screen. Click OK to complete.

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Steps at the PC/Notebook/Computer

6. At the PC open the properties of the LAN ports (For Windows 7: Control Panel> Network and Internet> Network Connections). Highlight the LAN port and select the context menu Properties. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP / IP) and click Properties. Make sure, that IP address automatically is activated.

Then connect network cable to PC.

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7. The assigned IP and the control IP(Standard gateway) can be seen under the status of the LAN port in the "Network support" tab.

8. Install UltraVNC on your PC.

Current Version Download UltraVNC (http://www.uvnc.com/downloads/ultravnc.html).

Download from older versions on www.sinupedia.de.

UltraVNC Windows 32bit http://www.sinupedia.de/images/Downloads/Computer_Files/Windows/UltraVNC_1_1_8_X86_Setup.exe

UltraVNC Windows 64bit http://www.sinupedia.de/images/Downloads/Computer_Files/Windows/UltraVNC_1_1_8_X64_Setup.exe

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9. Open UltraVNC and enter the IP of the controller (192.168.215.1). Standard IP of the front-panel interface X127.

The screen contents can be scaled under Options.

Click the Connect button in order to connect to the controller.

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10. A password query may appear after the Connect button has been pressed. The password is password.

11. The control now displays the following screen that has to be confirmed with OK within 10 seconds.

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12. The PC screen on one monitor can now be transferred via a video output (VGA, HDMI etc) to an external monitor, projector or similar device.

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3. Troubleshooting

If, despite these instructions, it proves impossible to set up a VNC connection, the reason might be the SINUMERIK firewall settings. 1. Press the Setup softkey in the machine basic screen.

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2. Press the System data softkey.

3. Look for the INI file "basesys" in the system data manager. See screenshot for folder structure.

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4. Open the basesys.ini file and search for the word "FIREWALL" using the search function.

5. Remove the semi-colon in front of the entry. As a consequence, the ports are enabled. Close the file, switch

off the machine at the main switch and then switch it on again.

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4. Further information and internet

Manuals and information from the Siemens AG

Manuals and detailed information about our products can be found at the following Websites:

• DOConWEB (www.automation.siemens.com/doconweb)

• Service & Support Portal (www.support.automation.siemens.com)

• SINUMERIK Website (www.siemens.com/sinumerik)