GlossaryExtended Functions932 Function Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5397-1BP40-3BA1Path axisPath axes include all machining axes of the → channel that are controlled by the→ interpolator in such a way that they start, accelerate, stop, and reach their end pointsimultaneously.Path feedratePath feed affects → path axes. It represents the geometric sum of the feedrates of the→ geometry axes involved.Path velocityThe maximum programmable path velocity depends on the input resolution. For example,with a resolution of 0.1 mm the maximum programmable path velocity is 1000 m/min.PCIN data transfer programPCIN is an auxiliary program for sending and receiving CNC user data (e.g. part programs,tool offsets, etc.) via a serial interface. The PCIN program can run in MS-DOS on standardindustrial PCs.Peripheral moduleI/O modules represent the link between the CPU and the process.I/O modules are:● → Digital input/output modules● → Analog input/output modules● → Simulator modulesPLCProgrammable Logic Controller: → Programmable logic controller. Component of → NC:Programmable control for processing the control logic of the machine tool.PLC program memorySINUMERIK 840D sl: The PLC user program, the user data and the basic PLC program arestored together in the PLC user memory.PLC programmingThe PLC is programmed using the STEP 7 software. The STEP 7 programming software isbased on the WINDOWS standard operating system and contains the STEP 5 programmingfunctions with innovative enhancements.