Function

As a consequence of the prevailing export restrictions applicable to the CNC software of numerical controls in relation to particular control functions in accordance with the European/German Export List (export list item 2D002), the SINUMERIK 840D sl is available in two versions.

The standard versions of the SINUMERIK 840D sl offer the full scope of CNC functions, but require official approval according to the export list item 2D002 when exported to countries outside the EU.

The export versions of the SINUMERIK 840DE sl have restricted functionality in accordance with the export list restrictions, and therefore do not require official approval as a result of their type in accordance with EU or German law.

The approval status for the complete CNC system is correspondingly dependent on the hardware or software version used.

General note:
If any particular components require official re-export approval according to US law, this must be duly filed for. Information about official approval requirements for supplied components is given in the delivery documentation: Goods marked here with "AL not equal to N" are subject to European or German export authorization when being exported out of the EU. Goods marked with "ECCN not equal to N" are subject to US re-export authorization. Even if goods are not labeled or labeled with "AL:N" or "ECCN:N", they may still be subject to export authorization depending on the final destination and end use of the goods.

If a purchase contract is concluded, fulfillment of this contract by Siemens shall be subject to the proviso that there are no impediments arising from any national or international regulations on foreign trade and that there are no embargos and/or other sanctions.

Important export information

Export of standard versions of components or systems can be subjected to a time-consuming official authorization process, so it is recommended that the export version is used where applicable.

"Information on classification verification (Auskunft zur GГјterliste (AZG))" pertaining to the official export authorization process is available for export versions (e.g. Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA), Customs). You can obtain a copy of this verification from your local Siemens sales office.

When the standard versions are used, it is important to note that the official authorization is also required for the export of components subject to export approval within the framework of service provision, the supply of spare parts and delivery of software upgrades/updates. This is especially relevant in cases where the CNC is exported after the machine manufacturer has installed it in a machine tool. The lengthy official approval procedure can severely restrict after-sales service.

When an application for an export permit for a system is made, we therefore recommend that spare parts supplies for any components requiring approval are included in the application as a matter of course to avoid future delays. If the CNC is to be exported as an installed component in a machine tool, we recommend that machine manufacturers include any spare parts requiring approval in the export permit application for the machine. If the machine itself does not require official export approval, but contains components which do, we recommend that an export permit for the replacement supply of such spare parts is applied for in advance, in case this is necessary.

Spare part supplies requiring official approval can then be exported quickly and easily by the machine manufacturer himself, or by Siemens if the manufacturer can make the original export permit available to Siemens.

Restricted functionality of export versions

The designation E in the name of the CNC indicates that it is the export version, i.e. the relevant control software is classified as not requiring official approval (AL=N) with the functional restrictions specified in the table according to export list item 2D002.

You will find further information about "restricted functionality" for the export versions in the glossary for Catalog NC 62, or in the Siemens Industry Mall at:

http://www.siemens.com/sinumerik-840dsl-glossary