Programming Station

for Lathe Controls

(for Virtualization Software)
Operating Instructions

Software ID

DataPilot MP 620: 1230519-17

(Reference: NC SW 548431-17)

DataPilot CP 640: 1230521-17

(Reference: NC SW 68894x-17)

English (en)
10/2022
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Contents

Contents
1 Documentation....................................................................................................................... 9
2 Programming Station............................................................................................................. 15
3 Appendix................................................................................................................................ 63

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1 Documentation....................................................................................................................... 9

1.1 About this documentation.......................................................................................................... 10

Notes in this documentation.............................................................................................................................. 10
Designations used................................................................................................................................................. 12
More detailed documentation............................................................................................................................. 13

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2 Programming Station............................................................................................................. 15

2.1 About the programming station.................................................................................................. 16

Items supplied........................................................................................................................................................ 16
System requirements for PC.............................................................................................................................. 17
Software assignment and compatibility........................................................................................................... 18
Licensing and rules of use.................................................................................................................................. 19

2.2 Installing the software................................................................................................................ 20

Installing the programming station................................................................................................................... 21
Installing the drivers.............................................................................................................................................. 25
Setting up the license server.............................................................................................................................. 26

2.3 Operating the programming station............................................................................................ 28

Showing the virtual keyboard............................................................................................................................. 28
Showing the virtual handwheel.......................................................................................................................... 29
Controls.................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Working with the HEIDENHAIN Basic PLC Program..................................................................................... 33
Working with a machine-specific PLC program............................................................................................. 36
Directory structure and file types...................................................................................................................... 37
Starting the programming station..................................................................................................................... 38
Display settings...................................................................................................................................................... 40
Updating the programming station................................................................................................................... 41
Using the TURNguide help system................................................................................................................... 43
Checking the software version........................................................................................................................... 45
Shutting down the programming station......................................................................................................... 46

2.4 Configuring the programming station......................................................................................... 48

Configuration for using a USB network dongle.............................................................................................. 48
Organization operating mode............................................................................................................................. 48
Language-specific keyboard............................................................................................................................... 53

2.5 Transferring data from the programming station to the machine................................................ 54

Prerequisites........................................................................................................................................................... 54
Preparations at the programming station....................................................................................................... 54
Calling a program from the machine tool....................................................................................................... 56
Establishing a connection between the programming station and HEIDENHAIN PC software
applications............................................................................................................................................................. 56

2.6 Uninstalling the software............................................................................................................ 57

Uninstalling the programming station.............................................................................................................. 58
Uninstalling the drivers......................................................................................................................................... 61
Clearing the license server.................................................................................................................................. 62

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Documentation
1 Documentation | About this documentation

1.1 About this documentation

This documentation provides all relevant information on the
programming stations for HEIDENHAIN lathe controls:
Installing
Configuration
Operation
Uninstalling
See the corresponding User’s Manuals for information about the
functions of HEIDENHAIN controls and NC programming.
Further information: "More detailed documentation", Page 13

Notes in this documentation

Follow all safety information in these Operating Instructions!
Precautionary statements warn of hazards in handling the software
and products. The instructions provided will help you avoid these
hazards and their potential effects.
Precautionary statements are classified by hazard severity and
divided into the following groups:

DANGER
Danger indicates hazards for persons. If you do not follow the
avoidance instructions, the hazard will result in death or severe
injury.

WARNING
Warning indicates hazards for persons. If you do not follow
the avoidance instructions, the hazard could result in death or
serious injury.

CAUTION
Caution indicates hazards for persons. If you do not follow the
avoidance instructions, the hazard could result in minor or
moderate injury.

NOTICE
Notice indicates danger to material or data. If you do not follow
the avoidance instructions, the hazard could result in property
damage.

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Informational notes
Follow the informational notes provided in these Operating
Instructions to ensure error-free and efficient utilization of the
programming station.
In these instructions, you will find the following informational notes:

The information symbol indicates a tip.

A tip provides important additional or supplementary
information.

The gear symbol indicates that the function described

depends on the machine, e.g.
Your machine must feature a certain software or
hardware option
The behavior of the functions depends on the
configurable machine settings

The book symbol indicates a cross reference.

A cross reference leads to external documentation for
example the documentation of your machine manufacturer
or other supplier.

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Designations used
Designation Definition
Programming station A programming station is an application for PCs with Windows operating systems.
The programming station contains the following:
Control software
VBox expansion: TNC VB Base
Common software or data for the installation and operation of all programming stations
with virtualization software on a Windows PC.
VirtualBox virtualization software from ORACLE
The programming station is based on the same software as the corresponding
HEIDENHAIN control. Thus, operation is identical, and the results are compatible.
DataPilot MP 620 DataPilot is the name of the programming stations for HEIDENHAIN lathe controls.
MP 620 is an abbreviation for the control name MANUALplus 620.
DataPilot CP 640 DataPilot is the name of the programming stations for HEIDENHAIN lathe controls.
CP 640 is an abbreviation for the control name CNC PILOT 640.
Software release The term “software release module” designates supplementary hardware or software that
module functions as a license key for PC applications.
If the required software release module is missing, then the PC application will not start or
will only start with a limited range of functions (e.g., as a trial version).
HEIDENHAIN uses USB dongles as software release modules for the programming
stations; these dongles are copy protection plugs that are inserted into the USB port of a
PC.

License server A PC that controls the license accesses in the network is referred to as the license server
(master PC).
In a classroom, for example, the teacher’s PC might function as the license server, and the
students’ PCs (client PCs) would be the PC workstations.

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More detailed documentation

See the corresponding User’s Manuals for all information about the
functions of HEIDENHAIN controls and NC programming.

Control Contents of the User's Manual ID number of the User's Manual

MANUALplus 620 smart.Turn programming 1118606-xx
and DIN programming
CNC PILOT 640
TURN PLUS programming
MANUALplus 620 Fundamentals of operation and 1079948-xx
NC programming
Machine operating mode
Teach-in submode
Simulation submode
Organization operating mode
CNC PILOT 640 Fundamentals of operation and 1079662-xx
NC programming
Machine operating mode
Teach-in submode
Simulation submode
Organization operating mode
xx) is a placeholder for specifying the language version

If you have purchased a full version of the programming

station, you will find all User's Manuals as PDF files on the
DVD included in delivery.
If you need a printed User's Manual, please contact
HEIDENHAIN.
For further information, please visit: HEIDENHAIN
worldwide

To become familiar with the complete features of your

control for utilizing the complete performance potential of
your machine tool, HEIDENHAIN recommends participating
in NC programming courses.
HEIDENHAIN, HEIDENHAIN training partners and
many machine manufacturers offer corresponding NC
programming courses.
For further information, please visit: Training portal
You can learn specific control functions with HEIDENHAIN
Interactive Trainings.
Further information: HIT

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Programming
Station
2 Programming Station | About the programming station

2.1 About the programming station

The applications and use of the programming station are diverse,
in particular because all software options and software updates are
automatically available without additional costs.
The programming station enables e.g. the following:
Creating NC programs with use of all HEIDENHAIN lathe control
functions, e.g. with DXF files and the automatic generation of
working plans
Testing and simulating self-created NC programs generated by a
CAM system without further or extended idle machine times
Testing of new control functions without risk or cost
Practical training for new employees without interfering in
running production

Items supplied
The MANUALplus 620 and CNC PILOT 640 programming stations
are available in two versions.
The following is included in delivery (programming station with
dongle):
The programming station on CD
USB dongle for removing the memory restrictions
User’s Manuals on DVD
The following is included in delivery (programming station with
network dongle):
The programming station on DVD
USB dongle with 14 or 20 network licenses for removing the
memory restrictions
User’s Manuals on DVD

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System requirements for PC

System components Requirement
Operating system Windows 10 *(64-bit) PC with the respectively recommended system requirements
Processor Processor with virtualization support
RAM At least 2 GB of RAM for each started programming station
Hard disk At least 10 GB of free memory space for each started programming station
Resolution At least 1024 x 768 pixels
Color depth At least 65,536 colors (16 bits)
Drive DVD drive (required for using the programming station DVD)
Interfaces USB port (required for the software release module)
LAN port (required for the network license)
*) Windows and Internet Explorer are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.

During installation of the programming station, a check is

conducted to determine whether hardware virtualization is
activated. Hardware virtualization is a setting in the BIOS
that enables the effective use of the programming station.
If hardware virtualization is not active, then the installation
is canceled. This setting depends on your PC. Follow the
manufacturer’s information on this!

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Software assignment and compatibility

Software assignment
HEIDENHAIN controls are in a process of continual development.
Continual development includes new control functions and
improvements made to functions.
When a development step is completed, HEIDENHAIN publishes the
upgraded range of functions as a new version of the NC software.
Based on this new NC software, HEIDENHAIN also provides a
corresponding programming station with a new software ID.
The table below will help you identify the correct software ID of the
programming station that matches the NC software of the control.

HEIDENHAIN has simplified the version schema, starting

with NC software version 16:
The publication period determines the version number.
All control models of a publication period have the same
version number.
The version number of the programming stations
corresponds to the version number of the NC software.

Programming Software ID of the program- Compatible control Compatible

station ming station NC software
DataPilot MP 620 1230519-17 MANUALplus 620 548431-17
DataPilot CP 640 1230521-17 CNC PILOT 640 688946-17
688947-17

Compatibility
When the programming and execution of the NC programs are
identical, the programming station and control are compatible.
To ensure compatibility, the control must feature the control
functions used on the programming station.
Ensure compatibility by observing the following:
During programming, take into account the actual performance
range of the control (e.g., with regard to the NC software version
and the available software options)
Further information: "Software assignment", Page 18 and
"More detailed documentation", Page 13

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Licensing and rules of use

License versions
The programming station can be operated either as a paid full
version or as a limited, free trial version.
The trial version of the programming station is limited in the
following ways:
Maximum of six cycles in the Teach-in submode
Maximum of 200 program lines in the smart.Turn operating
mode
No automatic working plan generation with the TURN PLUS
function
Three license versions are available with the full version of the
programming station:
Single station license for one PC workstation
Network license for 14 PC workstations
Network license for 20 PC workstations

The number of specified PC workstations only specifies the

number of simultaneous users possible.
Thanks to the type of licensing that uses a hardware-based
software release module, the licenses are not bound to
individual PCs.

Programming Product ID Product ID Product ID

station Single station license Network license Network license
for 14 workstations for 20 workstations
DataPilot MP 620 1230536-xx 1230537-xx 1230538-xx
DataPilot CP 640 1230536-xx 1230537-xx 1230538-xx
xx) is a placeholder for specifying the product version

Both programming stations are stored on a DVD that, in

addition to the control software and the required drivers for
the software release module, also includes the latest User's
Manuals.

Rules of use
All information concerning the legal use of HEIDENHAIN products
and services can be found on the Internet at:
Terms of use
Terms of business
Privacy Statement

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2.2 Installing the software

The programming station must be installed separately on each PC
workstation, regardless of the type of licensing.
Further information: "Installing the programming station",
Page 21
When using a software release module, the corresponding driver
must also be installed on each PC.
Further information: "Installing the drivers", Page 25
When using the network license, a license server must also be
configured.
Further information: "Setting up the license server", Page 26

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Installing the programming station

For installing the software, use the programming station DVD or the
downloaded installation files.

You can find the latest programming station in the

Download area, under PC Software.
The downloaded files must be unzipped prior to installation!

During installation, the conversational language is selected based on

the Windows display language setting.
The installation package for the programming station software
includes:
Control software
VirtualBox (VBox) virtualization software from ORACLE
VBox expansion: TNC VB Base

PCs with Windows operating systems usually undergo

regular updates. HEIDENHAIN recommends checking
the VirtualBox and TNC VB Base programs regularly for
updates.

To install the programming station:

Insert the programming station DVD
Or unzip the downloaded files
Navigate to the installation file (e.g., Install CP640 (1230521).exe)
Navigation:
Downloaded files
Folder with the unzipped files
Folder with the software ID (e.g., 1235021)
HEIDENHAIN folder
Programming station folder (e.g., CP640)
Programming station DVD
HEIDENHAIN folder
Programming station folder (e.g., CP640)

You can bypass the need for manual navigation if you

use the programming station DVD.
Start index.html and select the desired functions and
information in the menu.

Start the installation file

Carry out the installation step instructions
Further information: "Default installation", Page 23
Further information: "Custom installation", Page 24

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You can install multiple programming stations with

different machine configurations side-by-side and run
them within the virtualization software.
If you require additional applications with a MARX
dongle on your PC, then unwanted overlaps may
arise. Due to the filter settings in the VirtualBox,
all MARX dongles connected to the PC will first be
passed on to the virtualization software and evaluated
there. Additional applications, such as Teleservice,
KinematicsDesign, software from third-party providers,
etc., will be removed from the dongle. Install a local
license server on your PC. The dongle is then checked
by the license server, and the other applications are no
longer affected. You can use the SmarxOS Network
Server as the license server.
You can also install several programming stations
side-by-side on your PC. A license is required for each
running application. If there is no longer an available
license or if there is only a single-station license, then
additional applications of the programing station will be
started as trial versions.

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Default installation
Use the default installation only in the following cases:
For initial installation of the programming station
If you are using only one programming station version
If you do not want to overwrite an installed programming
station version, use the custom installation procedure.
Further information: "Custom installation", Page 24

Select the Default install type

All listed applications will be automatically installed sequentially.
Select the Install button

The applications will be displayed and installed in the

required sequence.
If an application is present on the target system, then it
will not be offered by the installation wizard.

VirtualBox is automatically installed with the default settings.

If installation is performed over a network drive, then all

of the network connections will be briefly separated and
then reconnected during the installation process.

Confirm the license terms for VirtualBox

The TNC VB Base expansion for VirtualBox is automatically
installed with the default settings.
Confirm the license terms for the control software
The control software is automatically installed with the default
settings.

During installation, the control software is created as a

setup file. When the software is first started, the setup
file is unpacked, installed, and automatically started.

The programming station will start after successful installation.

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Custom installation
Select the Custom install type
All of the listed applications will be individually installed.
Select Install

The applications are displayed and installed in the

required sequence.
If an application is present on the target system, then it
will not be offered by the installation wizard.

Confirm the license terms for VirtualBox

If necessary, change the installation path for VirtualBox
Create the desired menu items
Confirm the required device software
USB controller
Network service
Network adapter
Select Install

If installation is performed over a network drive, then all

of the network connections will be briefly separated and
then reconnected during the installation process.

The Setup Wizard installs the VirtualBox.

Select Finish
The control starts the TNCvbBase Setup Wizard.
Accept the license terms for the TNCvbBase software
Select Next
Adjust the installation path for the TNCvbBase expansion to
VirtualBox where needed
Select Next
Select Install
The TNCvbBase Setup Wizard installs the TNCvbBase software.
Select Finish
The control starts the CP640 Setup Wizard.
Select Next

If a virtual machine is already installed on your PC, then

you can select one of two options:
Create a new virtual machine: A new virtual
machine will be created
Update an existing virtual machine: An existing
machine will be overwritten

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Select the desired setting

If necessary, change the installation path for the control software
If desired, create an icon on the desktop
Select Install
The control software will now be installed.
Select Finish

During installation, the control software will be set up as

a setup file. When the software is first started, the setup
file is unpacked, installed, and automatically started.

Select Finish
The programming station will start after successful installation.

Installing the drivers

You can use the programming station DVD or the downloaded
installation file for installation.

You can find the current drivers at the Download area,

under PC Software.
Bear in mind that different drivers are available depending
on the software release module and license version being
used.
Downloaded files must be unzipped before installation.

To install the driver:

Insert the programming station DVD or unzip the downloaded
files
Navigate to the installation file CBUSetup.exe
Navigation:
Downloaded file
Folder with the unzipped file
Programming station DVD
Single station license
JH folder
CBDriver folder
Network license
JH folder
CBServer folder

If you use the programming station DVD, manual

navigation is not needed.
Start index.html and select the desired functions and
information in the menu.

Start the installation file

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Setting up the license server

A software release module connected to the license server only
makes available the number of purchased licenses in the network.
For controlling license access via the single PC workstations, the
license server requires additional software, the SmarxOS Network
Server.
You can use the programming station DVD or the downloaded
installation file for installation.

The installation file is located in the driver folder for the

network license.
Further information: "Installing the drivers", Page 25

To configure the license server:

Copy the complete content of the CBServer folder to the hard disk
of the license server
Navigate to the CBIOSSrv.exe installation file
Start the installation file
The taskbar displays the following icon:
.

Double-click the icon

Stop the application with the Stop button
Select the Run as Service (Stop Server to change) option
Restart the application with the Start button
The application has started and is configured as a service.
The service starts automatically in the background when the PC
is restarted.

Configuring the application as a service means that you will

not need to manually start the application after each restart
of the PC.
This ensures that the PC workstations can access the
available licenses.
You can check or alter the settings for the service at
any time. You will find the settings in the Administrative
Tools area in the Services group. Use the control panel for
navigation.

Depending on the firewall settings of the license server,

it may be necessary to permit execution of the file
CBIOSSRV.SRV.

If you are not permitted or do not wish to configure the

application as a service, then you must repeat the following
steps after each restart of the PC:
Navigate to the installation file CBIOSSrv.exe
Start the installation file

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You can carry out further server settings and administrative

functions by using the AdminApp.exe application.
For a description of the application, see the readme.txt. file.
Both files are located in the driver folder for the network
license.

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2.3 Operating the programming station

Showing the virtual keyboard

To show the virtual keyboard:
Start the programming station
Click the HEIDENHAIN VirtualBox icon in the bottom right of the
taskbar
The TNC VBox Control Panel will start.
Select the Keypad tab
Additional settings for the keypad will be shown.
Select the Launch keypad at startup option so that the
keyboard will be shown every time the programming station is
started
Select the keypad layout:
Machine keypad
Click the Launch button
The Virtual Keyboard is now shown.

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Showing the virtual handwheel

To show the virtual handwheel:
Start the programming station
Click the HEIDENHAIN VirtualBox icon in the bottom right of the
taskbar
The TNC VBox Control Panel will now start.
Select the Handwheel tab
Additional settings for the Handwheel will be shown.
Select the Launch handwheel at startup option so that
the handwheel will be shown automatically every time the
programming station is started
Select the Launch handwheel always on top option so that the
virtual handwheel will always be shown in the foreground
Click the Launch button
The Virtual Handwheel is now shown.

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Controls
The programming station is operated using the mouse and PC
keyboard.

Activate the numeric keypad of your PC keyboard to make

operation of the programming station easy and convenient.

Keyboard
Control key PC keyboard Function
F1 to F10 Select the function in the horizontal soft-key row

Shift, Alt, Ctrl and 1 to 9 on the Select the function in the vertical soft-key row
numeric keypad
F11 Alternate between cycle help graphics for outside or inside
machining

Alt and F9 Shift horizontal soft-key row left

Alt and F10 Shift horizontal soft-key row right

Shift, Alt, Ctrl and 0 Shift vertical soft-key row up

Shift and F9 Select the Machine operating mode

Shift and F10 Select the smart.Turn operating mode

Shift and F11 Select the Tool editor operating mode

Shift and F12 Select the Organization operating mode

Ctrl and page down Go to the next form

Alt, Ctrl and up arrow key Switch to previous parameter group

Alt, Ctrl and down arrow key Switch to next parameter group

Key 'Cursor Up' Move cursor upward

Key 'Cursor Down' Move cursor downward

Key 'Cursor Left' Move cursor to the left

Key 'Cursor Right' Move cursor to the right

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Control key PC keyboard Function

Ctrl and G Block no. search, among others

Page up Navigate to the program start or list start

Page down Navigate to the program end or list end

1 to 9 on the numeric keypad Select menu items

0 to 9 on the numeric keypad Enter values

+ on the numeric keypad Open supplementary entry fields in dialogs

DEL Delete area

Backspace key Delete the entry to the left of the cursor

Alt and H Show additional machine parameter information

Open the TURNguide context-sensitive help system
Alt and C Open the calculator

Alt and F7 Open the error window

ESC Cancel the dialog

Insert Add new NC block

CTRL and F5 Stop machining

CTRL and F7 Start machining

CTRL and F10 Switch the spindle to counterclockwise (M3)

CTRL and F11 Stop the spindle

CTRL and F12 Switch the spindle to clockwise (M4)

Ctrl and 8 on the numeric keypad Move the X axis in positive direction

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Control key PC keyboard Function

Ctrl and 2 on the numeric keypad Move the X axis in negative direction

Ctrl and 1 on the numeric keypad Move the Y axis in positive direction

Ctrl and 9 on the numeric keypad Move the Y axis in negative direction

Ctrl and 6 on the numeric keypad Move the Z axis in positive direction

Ctrl and 4 on the numeric keypad Move the Z axis in negative direction

Ctrl and 3 on the numeric keypad Traverse the fourth axis in positive direction

Ctrl and 7 on the numeric keypad Traverse the fourth axis in negative direction

Ctrl, Alt and 3 on the numeric Traverse the fifth axis in positive direction
keypad

Ctrl, Alt and 7 on the numeric Traverse the fifth axis in negative direction
keypad

Additionally 5 on the numeric Use rapid traverse with manual axis traverse
keypad

CTRL and S Switch between the slides

CTRL and F8 Execute or rescind emergency stop

The most important keys are summarized on a keyboard template:

Alt
Alt Alt
+ +
C H
Ctrl Ctrl
Ctrl + +
EmStop G Pg
Dn

Alt Alt
+ +
Ctrl Ctrl
+ +
SK1 SK2 SK3 SK4 SK5 SK6 SK7 SK8 SK9 SK10
HEIDENHAIN F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12
DataPilot

Refer to the Appendix for a printout of the keyboard

template.
Further information: "Keyboard template", Page 64

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Working with the HEIDENHAIN Basic PLC Program

After you have started the programming station, the most important
programming station functions for operating the machine will be
available to you.
Further information: "Installing the programming station", Page 21
In the vertical soft-key row, you will find important soft keys for
operating the machine:
NC start
NC stop
Moving the axes
The vertical soft-key row allows you to simulate various machine
functions of the basic PLC program by means of a mouse.

Main menu
Soft key Keys
Switch between the tool slides

Machine functions

Spindle functions

Clamping functions

Spindle override 100 %

Feed rate override 100 %

Automatic switch-off after end of

program

Only for the machine manufacturer!

Diagnostic functions

Service functions

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Machine functions
Soft key Keys
NC start

NC stop

Switch the active axis

Traverse the active axis in the positive

direction

Traverse the active axis in the negative

direction

Outside coolant on/off

Inside coolant on/off

Chip conveyor on/off

Chip conveyor reverse direction

Chip conveyor interval

Activate rapid traverse

Back

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Spindle functions
Soft key Keys
Change spindles

Spindle in M03 direction

Spindle in M04 direction

Spindle stop (M5)

Spindle orientation (M19)

Spindle pulse direction (M03)

Spindle pulse direction (M04)

Shift the gear stage (+)

Shift the gear stage (–)

Clamping functions
Soft key Keys
Clamp and unclamp the workpiece

Clamping mode

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Working with a machine-specific PLC program

For the programming station, some machine tool builders provide
a PLC program adapted to the respective type of machine. Please
contact your machine tool builder to request a description of the
adapted PLC program's functions.

In order to protect data and files from read accesses, the

machine tool builder can encrypt the PLC.
HEIDENHAIN points out that no data encryption is able
to provide perfect data protection. Thus, HEIDENHAIN
cannot provide a guarantee or assume liability for the
impairment of data stored there, nor for the damages that
arise therefrom.

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Directory structure and file types

Directory structure
During custom installation, you are able to select the installation
path and specify the machine name.
Further information: "Installing the programming station", Page 21
The following directory structure of the control will be automatically
created in the virtual machine.
PLC: Contains the PLC files
SYS: Contains the SYS files
TNC: Contains the end user files

In TNCremo, the end user directory is displayed as TNC:\.

You can gain access to the PLC:\ and SYS:\ directories with
TNCremo only after you have entered the required code
number or the daily password.
TNCremo is a HEIDENHAIN software solution for
the transfer of data between the control and the PC
workstation, among other things.

TNC: end user directory

Subdirectory Content
bck Data backup files
config Configuration files
nc_prog Includes NC programs organized according to file types
Project Includes NC programs grouped in project folders
table Tables
tncguide Files of the TURNguide context-sensitive help system

File types
Extension Use
.dxf CAD drawings for the contour transfer
.gtb Machining sequences for the Automatic Working Plan Generation
.gmi ICP contour descriptions of the finished part
.gmr ICP contour descriptions of the workpiece blank
.gms ICP contour descriptions of the face
.gmm ICP contour descriptions of the lateral surface
.gmz NC programs of the Teach-in submode
.mon Load monitoring files
.nc NC main programs of the smart.Turn operating mode
.ncs NC subprograms of the smart.Turn operating mode
.png Image files (e.g., for the Subprogram call unit

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Starting the programming station

The programming station is always started in the same way,
regardless of the type of licensing.

To start the programming station:

Double-click the programming station link
Or select it in the windows start menu
The programming station will now start.

If a programming station with a single-station license

variant starts as a trial version, then this may be due to the
following:
The software release module has not been connected to
the PC workstation
The software release module is already occupied by a
currently running programming station.
The driver for the software release module has not been
installed
Further information: "Installing the drivers", Page 25

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If a programming station with a network license starts as a

trial version, then this may be due to the following:
The programming station of the PC workstation has not
been assigned to a license server
The license server is off
The software release module has not been inserted into
the license server
The driver for the software release module was not
installed
The SmarxOS Network Server software was not started
on the license server
The network connection between the license server and
PC workstation does not work
All network licenses are being used
"Configuration for using a USB network dongle",
Page 48, "Installing the drivers", Page 25 and "Setting up
the license server", Page 26

During startup, the programming station automatically activates the

TNC VBox Control Panel. The control panel allows you to configure
various settings for the programming station.
To start the TNC VBox Control Panel:

In the taskbar, click the HEIDENHAIN VirturalBox

icon

During startup of the programming station, the Oracle

VM VirtualBox software is started along with the control
software. Oracle VM VirtualBox is a software application
(virtual machine), in which the control software runs as a
separate control system (in a virtual environment). If you
shut down the programming station, then the Oracle VM
VirtualBox software ends automatically as well.
In order to redisplay a minimized programming station
window on the desktop, click the taskbar button:

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Display settings
In the TNC VBox Control Panel, you can configure various
programming station display settings after selecting the Display tab:
Normal: Opens the programming station with the selected
resolution in a window
You can select the following preset resolutions for programming
stations for lathe controls in the Virtual Box:
MP620
1024x768
1366x768 with touchpad
CP640
1024x768 with eight soft keys
1280x1024 with ten soft keys
1366x768 with ten soft keys
1920x1080 with ten soft keys
Scale (no 3D acceleration): Opens the programming station
in a window, the size of which can be adjusted. You can use the
mouse to drag the programming station window to the desired
size
Full: Opens the programming station in full-screen mode
3D-acceleration option: Activates or deactivates the 3-D
hardware acceleration of the graphics card
Touch support option: Activates or deactivates touch support
When touch support is active, you can use touch screens as well
as the HEROS functions for touch screens.
If you confirm the setting with Apply, then the programming station
will be restarted.

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Updating the programming station

You can update the programming station in the following ways:
Update using or during the custom installation
Update using or during the default installation

NOTICE
Caution: Data may be lost!
System data will be overwritten by the programming station
update.
Create a backup

Use a programming station DVD or the downloaded installation files

for updating.

To find the current programming stations, go to the

Download area, and then to PC Software.
Unzip the downloaded files before running the update.

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Updating using or during the custom installation

To update the programming station:
Insert the programming station DVD
Or unzip the downloaded files
Navigate to the installation file (e.g., install CP640 (1230521).exe
Navigation:
Downloaded files
Folder with the unzipped files
Folder with the software ID (e.g., 1230521)
HEIDENHAIN folder
Programming station folder (e.g., CP640)
Programming station DVD
HEIDENHAIN folder
Programming station folder (e.g., CP640)

You can bypass the need for manual navigation if you

use the programming station DVD.
Start index.html, and select the desired functions and
information in the menu.
The menu providing the Modify, Repair or Remove
Installation options is available only if the original
machine name has been retained during installation.
If you have set up more than one machine, this menu
only allows you to uninstall the machine with the original
name.

Start the installation file

The installation wizard now opens
Confirm by pressing the Next > button
The installation wizard now displays the installation steps.
Select the User defined install type
Confirm by pressing the Install button
The installation wizard now opens a new starting window.
Confirm with the Next > button
The installation wizard provides the Modify and Remove options.
Press Modify
Select the desired programming station for the update in the
window below
Confirm with the Next > button
The installation wizard provides the Replace existing with
default configuration data option.

If you activate this option (check mark), the machine

configuration will also be overwritten with the default
configuration data by the software update.
If the option is not active, only the software will be
updated, without the machine configuration being
affected.

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Select the variant

Press the Update button to start the update
The programming station will now be updated.

Updating using or during the default installation

To update the programming station:
Insert the programming station DVD
Or unzip the downloaded files
Navigate to the installation file (e.g., install CP640 (1230521).exe)
Navigation:
Downloaded files
Folder with the unzipped files
Folder with the software ID (e.g., 1230521)
HEIDENHAIN folder
Programming station folder (e.g., CP640)
Programming station DVD
HEIDENHAIN folder
Programming station folder (e.g., CP640)

You can bypass the need for manual navigation if you

use the programming station DVD.
Start index.html, and select the desired functions and
information in the menu.

Start the installation file

The installation wizard now opens.
Confirm by pressing the Next > button
The installation wizard now displays the installation steps.
Press the Install button to start the update
The programming station will now be updated.

Using the TURNguide help system

The TURNguide help system is the context-sensitive online help for
HEIDENHAIN lathe controls.
The TURNguide help system contains the following documentation:
BHBoperating.chm contains information about operation and
NC programming basics
BHBsmartturn.chm contains information about smart.Turn, DIN
and TURN PLUS programming
errors.chm contains a list of all NC error messages

Individual documents are grouped and organized in the

main.chm book file.
The main.chm book file may also contain further
documentation of the machine manufacturer.

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Opening the TURNguide help system

You can open the TURNguide help system in two ways.

If you need information, for example, about an input field, then

open the help system as follows:
Place the cursor in the desired entry field

Press the i key

The control will now open the help system.

If you need information, for example, about a soft key, then open
the help system as follows:
Click on the ? button between the vertical and
horizontal soft-key row
The mouse pointer now receives a question mark.
Click on the desired soft key with the mouse
pointer
The control will now open the help system.

See the corresponding User's Manual for a detailed

description of navigating and searching in the TURNguide
help system and downloading the required language
version.
Further information: "More detailed documentation",
Page 13

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Checking the software version

You need the software version for the following (among other
reasons):
To explicitly identify the control during servicing
To order or download the suitable documentation for your control

To check the software version:

Switch to the Organization operating mode

Press the Key soft key

The control now opens a pop-up window with the
software information.
Check the software version

Press the END soft key

The control now closes the pop-up window with
the software information.

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Shutting down the programming station

Fundamentals
In order to avoid losing data when closing the program, you must
shut down the programming station correctly. There are several
ways available for doing this, and these will be described in the
following sections.

NOTICE
Caution: Data may be lost!
You can force the programming station to shut down by using the
Break function in the TNC VBox Control Panel. The most recently
made changes will not be saved.
Shut down the programming station correctly

Shutting down the programming station per soft key

To shut down the programming station:
Switch to the Machine operating mode

Press the OFF soft key

Press the SHUT DOWN soft key

The programming station will now shut down.

Shutting down the programming station via the Switch off and
restart dialog window
Move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the soft-
key row
The programming station displays the taskbar.
Press the icon
The programming station opens the Switch off
and restart dialog window.
Select the Switch-off function
Confirm with OK

Options in the Switch off and restart dialog window:

Switch-off: Shuts down the programming station
Restart: Restarts the programming station
Zerofree: Clears unused memory and shuts down the
programming station

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Shutting down the programming station via the TNC VBox Control
Panel
Depending on your PC settings, you must press the Windows
key on the ASCII keyboard in order to show the taskbar
Click the HEIDENHAIN VirtualBox icon in the
bottom right of the taskbar
The TNC VBox Control Panel will now start.
Press the Stop button
The programming station will now shut down.
The TNC VBox Control Panel will continue to
remain active.
To restart the programming station again, use the
Start function

The Shutdown function shuts down the programming

station and the TNC VBox Control Panel.

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2.4 Configuring the programming station

Configuration for using a USB network dongle

For all of the PCs that are to have access to the network dongle, you
must perform the following configurations:
Start the programming station
Double-click the HEIDENHAIN VirtualBox icon in the bottom right
of the taskbar
The TNC VBox ControlPanel now starts.
Press the Hardlock button
Additional configuration options for the USB network dongle are
now shown.
Select the Use license server option
In the Server input field, enter the IP address or the network
name of the PC that you are using as the server—that is, the PC in
which you have inserted the USB network dongle
Press Apply to confirm your settings
Press the OK button
The programming station will now be restarted.
The changes are active.

You do not need to install any additional drivers on the

client PC in order to be able to access the USB network
dongle.

Organization operating mode

In the Organization operating mode, you can do the following
(among other things):
Control the external data access
Back up data (e.g., NC programs)
Import data (e.g., technology data from the machine)
Modify the configuration with the help of machine parameters
(e.g., the conversational language)

The corresponding User's Manual contains a detailed

description.
Further information: "More detailed documentation",
Page 13

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Changing the conversational language

To change the conversational language:
Switch to the Organization mode of operation

Press the Key soft key

The control now opens a pop-up window.
Enter the code number 123.
Confirm with the OK button
The control now opens the machine parameter
list.
Press the GOTO key
Enter the 101301 machine parameter number
Confirm with the OK button
Press the right arrow key
The control now opens the selection list.
Select the desired conversational language
Confirm with the OK button

The following machine parameters can also be modified in

the same way:
101302 for the PLC conversational language
101303 for the PLC error message language
101304 for the help language

Press the END soft key

Press the STORE soft key

The control adopts the changes.

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Loading the default configuration

The programming station provides the following default
configurations:
In some cases, you can load different configurations
from your machine
Further information: "Loading configurations",
Page 51

Setup_B_Magazine
Axes X, Z, Y, B, and W
Three spindles
One magazine
One channel
Setup_B_MultiFix_Turret
Axes X, Z, Y, and B
Two spindles
One turret and one Multifix
One channel
Setup_CH3_B_2x_Turret
Axes X, Z, Y, and B (depending on the channel)
Four spindles
Two turrets
Three channels
Setup_CH3_B_Magazine_Turret
Axes X, Z, Y, and B (depending on the channel)
Four spindles
One turret
Three channels
Setup_Turret
Axes X, Z, Y, and W
Three spindles
One turret
One channel

To load a configuration:
Switch to the Organization mode of operation

Shift the soft-key row

Press the UPDATE DATA soft key
The control displays a new soft-key row.
Press the LOAD ZIP soft key
The control now opens a pop-up window.
Select the TNC:\CfgExamples folder
Select the desired configuration file (e.g.,
Setup_B_Magazin.zip)
Press the SELECT soft key to confirm your
selection
Follow the instructions

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Loading configurations
To improve compatibility between the programming station and
the control, you can load the following data from the control to your
programming station:
Tool descriptions and technology data
Machine parameters

The way of loading the configuration that is described in

the following may vary depending on the machine.
If your machine tool builder uses a PLC program that
differs from the HEIDENHAIN basic program, an additional
PLC adaptation may be necessary for the programming
station. In this case, please contact your machine tool
builder for the required files and the steps that need to be
taken.

Adopt the data in two steps:

Back-up the data on the control
Import the backed-up data onto the programming station

To back up the data:

Connect an external data medium to the control (e.g., a USB
flash drive)
Switch to the Organization mode of operation

Press the Key soft key

The control now opens a pop-up window.
Enter the code number 123.
Confirm with the OK button
The control now opens the machine parameter
list.
Press the END soft key
The control closes the machine parameter list.
Press the Transfer soft key

Press the Data backup soft key

Press the Start backup soft key

The control now saves the backup file to the
external data medium.

Because damage to the internal memories of the control

or PC workstation cannot be excluded, HEIDENHAIN
recommends the regular backing up of all data.
Carry out the above-specified steps for data backup at
regular intervals. All NC programs are backed up in this
process as well.

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To import the data:

Connect the external data medium to the PC workstation (e.g.,
USB flash drive)
Switch to the Organization mode of operation

Press the Key soft key

The control now opens a pop-up window.
Enter the config code number
Confirm with the OK button
The control now opens the machine parameter
list.
Press the END soft key
The control closes the machine parameter list.
Press the Transfer soft key

Press the Tools soft key

Press the Restore Tools soft key

The control now opens a pop-up window with the
selection options.
Make a selection
Press the Start restoring soft key
The control now imports the selected data.
Press the Back soft key

Press the Parameters soft key

Select the desired backup file (e.g.,
PA_BACKUP.zip)
Press the Restore Parameters soft key
The control now opens a pop-up window with a
selection option.
Make a selection
Press the Start restoring soft key
The control now imports the selected data.
The control will now prompt you to restart.
Press the END soft key
Select the PA_DP_Plc.zip backup file
Press the Restore Parameters soft key
The control now imports the selected data.
The control will now prompt you to restart.
Restart the control

The final importing of the PA_DP_Plc.zip backup file

ensures the correct operation of the programming station.
The backup file contains configurations specifically
adapted for the programming station.

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Language-specific keyboard
The programming station is also operated using a PC keyboard. For
example, if you notice incorrect or swapped letters when entering file
names, you can select your preferred keyboard layout by language.
To select your language-specific keyboard layout:

Select the HEROS menu

Select Settings
Select Language/Keyboards
The programming station now opens a dialog
window.
Select the Keyboards tab
Press the Change soft key
The programming station now opens a selection
window.
Select the desired language

In the test line, you can enter any text to

test your selection.

Press the OK soft key

Press the OK soft key
The programming station applies the change and
closes the dialog window.

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2.5 Transferring data from the programming

station to the machine

Prerequisites
Before you can transfer data, you must connect the PC
on which you have installed the programming station to
your machine. The corresponding User's Manual contains a
detailed description.
Further information: "More detailed documentation",
Page 13
You can start a data transfer only from your machine.

Preparations at the programming station

In order to transfer NC programs created with the programming
station to the machine tool, you can create a transfer directory
on the PC on which you temporarily store the programs to be
transferred.

As an alternative, you can also set up the TNC partition of

the started programming station as a drive in your PC’s
Explorer.
Further information: "Displaying the TNC partition in the
Explorer", Page 55

Proceed as follows:
If a transfer directory does not exist, then use the Explorer to
create a new directory on your PC or on any network drive desired
(e.g., <c:\pgmtransfer>)
Switch back to the programming station
Select the Devices VirtualBox menu (menu bar to the upper left)
Select the Shared Folders Settings function
Select Add Shared Folders
Select the transfer folder under Folder Path
Select options (e.g., Make Permanent)
Apply your selection with OK
Restart the programming station in order to apply the settings

If you create a new transfer directory or a shared folder, the

directory will not be shown in the file management of the
programming station until a restart has been carried out.
The Devices VirtualBox menu is available only if you
activate it in the VirtualBox settings and if you select the
Normal display setting in the TNC VBox Control Panel.

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Functions for managing shared folders:

Icon Function
Create a new folder

Edit folder

Remove folder

If you add a transfer directory, then you can configure various

settings:
Read-only: Read access only
Auto-mount: The programming station automatically tries to set
up the connection to this folder (to mount it). If the shared folder
is not shown in the file management of the programming station,
then you must restart the programming station
Make Permanent: The entry for the shared folder is retained
after the programming station has been shut down and is thus
available upon the next switch-on.
In the programming station, the transfer directory is shown in the
SF drive (Shared Folder). Proceed as follows in order to transfer a
program via the file management of the programming station:
Select the Organization operating mode
Press CTRL and P
File management is called.
Select the program that you want to transfer to the machine
Select the two-window view
In the right-hand window, select the transfer directory as the
target path
Copy the program into the transfer directory

Displaying the TNC partition in the Explorer

The following constraints apply to direct accesses to the
TNC: and PLC: drives:
User administration is not supported
Encrypted PLC partition (PLCE) is not supported

To display the TNC partition in the Explorer:

Start the programming station
Select the HEIDENHAIN VirtualBox icon in the bottom right of the
taskbar
The operating system opens the TNC VBox ControlPanel.
Select the NC Share tab
In the TNC: area, select the desired drive letter for the Explorer

You should check beforehand which drive letters are still

available in the Explorer.

Select the Connect button

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Select the Connect NC-Share(s) automatically option if you

would like the drive to be automatically connected the next time
the programming station is started
If the connection has been set up successfully, the drive path will
be shown after the drive letter.
The TNC partition is now available as a drive in the Explorer.

The NC: option is intended only for earlier versions of the

programming station.
The PLC: option requires additional settings and
permissions. This option is intended for machine
manufacturers, for example.

Calling a program from the machine tool

Select the Organization operating mode
Press CTRL and P
The file management is called.
Select the target directory to which you wish to copy the program
that has been created on the programming station
Select the two-window view
In the right-hand window, select the directory of the programming
station PC (<c:\pgmtransfer>)
Select the program to be transferred, and transfer it to the
machine tool

In the corresponding User's Manual, you will find a detailed

description of how to copy files.
Further information: "More detailed documentation",
Page 13

Establishing a connection between the programming

station and HEIDENHAIN PC software applications
In order to establish a connection between a HEIDENHAIN PC
software application (e.g., TNCremo or PLCdesign) and the
programming station, you must enter the network address or the
host name of the programming station in the connection settings of
the PC software. The programming station automatically generates
a host name based on the PC name and the software number.
Open TNC VBox Control Panel
In the Network menu, select the Auto Hostname function
Enter the displayed Hostname in the corresponding configuration
menu of the HEIDENHAIN PC software.
Or enter the IP address displayed in the TNC VBox Control Panel
The programming station can be connected to the PC software
like a machine.

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2.6 Uninstalling the software

The programming station must be uninstalled separately on each PC
workstation, regardless of the type of licensing.
Further information: "Uninstalling the programming station",
Page 58
When a software release module is used, the corresponding driver
must also be uninstalled on each PC.
Further information: "Uninstalling the drivers", Page 61
When a network license is used, the license server must also be
cleared.
Further information: "Clearing the license server", Page 62

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Uninstalling the programming station

You can uninstall the programming station in the following ways:
Uninstall using the Oracle VM VirtualBox Manager
Uninstall using or during the custom installation
This function is available only if a machine with the original name
exists.
Uninstall using the Unistall function

NOTICE
Caution: Data may be lost!
During uninstallation, all of the files of the virtual machine are
deleted!
Create a backup

Uninstallation using the Oracle VM VirtualBox Manager

This procedure is recommended especially for uninstalling
a single virtual machine.

To uninstall the programming station:

Double-click the VirtualBox link
VirtualBox now opens the Oracle VM VirtualBox
Manager.
Right-click the virtual machine to be deleted to
open the menu

You can select the name of the virtual

machine during the custom installation
of the programming station.
Further information: "Custom
installation", Page 24

Start the Remove function

VirtualBox displays the available functions in a
pop-up window.
Press Delete all files
VirtualBox uninstalls the selected virtual machine.

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Uninstallation using or during the custom installation

This procedure is recommended especially for uninstalling
all virtual machines of a programming station version.
The menu providing the Modify, Repair or Remove
Installation options is available only if a machine with the
original name exists.

To update the programming station:

Insert the programming station DVD
Or unzip the downloaded files
Navigate to the installation file (e.g., install CP640 (1230521).exe)
Navigation:
Downloaded files
Folder with the unzipped files
Folder with the software ID (e.g., 1230521)
HEIDENHAIN folder
Programming station folder (e.g., CP640)
Programming station DVD
HEIDENHAIN folder
Programming station folder (e.g., CP640)

You can bypass the need for manual navigation if you

use the programming station DVD.
Start index.html, and select the desired functions and
information in the menu.

Start the installation file

The installation wizard now opens
Confirm by pressing the Next > button
The installation wizard now displays the installation steps.
Select the User defined type
Confirm by pressing the Install button
The installation wizard now opens a new starting window.
Confirm with the Next > button
The installation wizard provides the Modify and Remove options.
Press Remove
Press the Remove button to start uninstallation
The programming station will now be uninstalled.

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Uninstallation using the Uninstall function

This procedure is recommended especially for uninstalling
the complete software (all programming station versions
as well as the VirtualBox virtualization software).
This function always removes all of the virtual machines of
a programming station version.

To uninstall the programming station:

Open the Windows Start Menu
Navigate to the desired function (e.g., Uninstall CP640 (1235021))
Navigation:
All programs
HEIDENHAIN folder
Programming station folder (e.g., CP640)
Folder with the software ID (e.g., 1235021)
Name of the virtual machine (e.g., CP640 (1230521))

You can select the name of the virtual machine during

the custom installation of the programming station.
Further information: "Custom installation", Page 24

Start the desired function

The uninstallation wizard will now start.
Confirm with the Next > button
The uninstallation wizard now displays the installed applications.
VirtualBox virtualization software from ORACLE
Expansions for VirtualBox (control panel and keypad)
Control software
Select the desired application or applications
Confirm with the Uninstall button

Pay attention to which applications you are uninstalling.

The control software is, for example, no longer
executable without virtualization software.
If more than one programming station has been
installed in one folder, then all of the programming
stations will be deleted during uninstallation

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Uninstalling the drivers

With multiple installation of the programming station, the
driver is simultaneously used by all programming stations.
Deleting the driver affects all programming stations.

The same file is used for uninstallation and installation. Use the
programming station DVD or downloaded installation file for this
purpose.

To find the current drivers, go to the Download area, and

then to PC Software.
Note that various drivers are available depending on the
software release module used and on the license version.
Downloaded files must be unzipped before installation.

To uninstall the driver:

Insert the programming station DVD or unzip the downloaded
files
Navigate to the installation file CBUSetup.exe
Navigation:
Downloaded file
Folder with the unzipped file
Programming station DVD
Single station license
HEIDENHAIN folder
CBDriver folder
Network license
HEIDENHAIN folder
CBServer folder

If you use the programming station DVD, manual

navigation is not needed.
Start index.html and select the desired functions and
information in the menu.

Start the installation file

Select the Uninstall option
Confirm with the OK button
Carry out the uninstallation step instructions

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Clearing the license server

To clear the license server:
The taskbar now displays the following icon
.

Double-click the symbol

Stop the application with the Stop button
Close the window
Modify implemented settings if required, e.g. the firewall settings
Further information: "Setting up the license server", Page 26
Delete the CBServer folder from the hard disc of the license
server

If you made no settings, then deleting the CBServer folder is

sufficient.

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Appendix
 Keyboard template

Alt
Alt Alt
+ +
C H
Ctrl Ctrl
Ctrl + +
EmStop Pg
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Alt Alt
+ +
Ctrl Ctrl
+ +
SK1 SK2 SK3 SK4 SK5 SK6 SK7 SK8 SK9 SK10
HEIDENHAIN F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12
DataPilot
Index

Index uninstallation.............................. 58
updating....................................... 41
C S
Compatibility.................................... 18 Software version............................. 45
Configuration System requirements..................... 17
programming station.......... 50, 51
Controls............................................ 30 T
Conversational language Terms................................................ 12
changing...................................... 49 TURNguide....................................... 43
D U
Data transfer.................................... 54 Uninstallation
Designations.................................... 12 drivers.......................................... 61
Drivers license server.............................. 62
installing...................................... 25 programming station................ 58
uninstalling.................................. 61 Updating the software................... 41
Drives................................................ 37 User's Manuals................................ 13
F
File types.......................................... 37
Folder structure............................... 37
H
Help................................................... 43
I
Installation
drivers.......................................... 25
license server.............................. 26
programming station................ 21
Items supplied................................. 16
K
Keyboard.......................................... 30
L
Language
changing...................................... 49
Licenses............................................ 19
License server
installing...................................... 26
uninstalling.................................. 62
N
Names............................................... 12
Network dongle............................... 48
O
Online help....................................... 43
Overview of keys............................. 30
P
PLC program............................. 33, 36
Programming station
configuring............................ 50, 51
installation................................... 21
operating..................................... 30
shutting down............................. 46
starting......................................... 38
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