Description of 20/30384344 DC 2020
The ISOÂ 21919 series describes interfaces for automated machine tending of at least one computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine by using a machine tending system. These interfaces are the link between automated machine tending systems and machines used for production. The automated machine tending is initiated by either the machine tending system or by the machine.
Part 1 of the standard series gives an overview and defines the fundamental principles on how the interfaces are set up. It defines the necessary vocabulary and sets the syntax for the structure of signals. It distinguishes between the safety interface, the control interface and project specific extensions.
This document deals with the safety interface and control interface. It allocates signals to a conformance class and/or conformance option. It describes the detailed functions of each signal, describes and displays the timing interactions between signals in flow charts and shows examples for safety matrices and safety-related functional relationships.
This document defines three conformance classes and dedicated conformance options. Classes and options consist of a number of signals to
allow a flexible adaptation of the interface(s) to a project-specific scope of functions and simultaneously
tie sets of signals tight enough to avoid unnecessary coordination efforts between suppliers of the machine tending systems and machines.
The ISOÂ 21919 series concentrates on the control-related and safety-related connections. It does not describe the mechanical connections, does not determine the transfer physics, a pin assignment, the hardware of the interfaces or measure of communication, e.g. protocol, and it is not intended to use this standard for communication to a MES (Manufacturing Execution System).
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