Rockwell Automation 8520 9/Series CNC Lathe - Manual (Page 269)

Chapter
10
10-1
Introduction to Programming
The 9/Series control performs machining operations by executing a series
of commands that make up a part program. These commands are
interpreted by the control which then directs axis motion, spindle rotation,
tool selection, and other CNC functions.
Part programs can be executed from the control’s memory or from a CNC
tape.
This chapter begins with an explanation of CNC tape format. The
remainder of the chapter deals with the contents of a part program,
including:
Topic: On page:
Tape format 10-1
Program configuration 10-6
Program names 10-8
Sequence numbers 10-9
Subprograms 10-11
Word formats and functions 10-16
Word descriptions 10-20
This section describes the format that the control requires for inputting and
outputting part programs from or to a tape device.
The control accepts:
ASCII format (RS-358B)
EIA-244-B format
Important: In addition to the control’s normal tape format, it is also
equipped to read and execute standard Allen-Bradley 7320 and 7360 CNC
tapes. See appendix D of this manual for details.
10.0
Chapter Overview
10.1
Tape Format