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Desktop sharing (IPC / PCU)

Desktop sharing enables the display and remote operation of a control. For safety reasons, however, it is not possible to initiate machine movements or to start NC programs.

  • The owner of the conference requests desktop sharing.

  • The machine operator consents to desktop sharing.

Precondition

  • The connection between the service engineer at the PC and the machine operator at the SINUMERIK control system has been established.

  • The "Desktop sharing" function is activated.

NOTICE

Allowing remote access to the SINUMERIK control system

Only allow a remote access session if you know the following:

  • Have you been notified of a remote access session?

  • Do you know and trust the person who is conducting the session?

Procedure

  1. The session leader clicks on the "Desktop sharing" icon to access the machine operator's PC.

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  2. The machine operator in the MMM /Remote application receives a notification that an external PC would like to access the control system.

    The machine operator can either authorize or deny access.

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    • The machine operator presses "Cancel" if he denies access.

      The service engineer cannot control the machine operator's PC until the machine operator issues access permission.

      The service engineer sees the following message:

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    • The service engineer clicks on "OK" if the machine operator authorizes access.

      The user interface of the machine operator's PC is then displayed on the service engineer's PC.
      The service engineer can now access the machine operator's PC.
      The red dot in the status bar indicates access.

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Chap. 8.7