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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] Automatic Cross Check for Module Configuration Files===
 
===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] Automatic Cross Check for Module Configuration Files===
  
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CNC Bender can get confused if the module configuration files were setup improperly.  CNC Bender now performs a module configuration cross check diagnostic every time it starts.
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CNC Bender cannot operate properly if the module configuration files are setup improperly.  CNC Bender now performs a module configuration cross check diagnostic every time it starts.
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If the configuration files are not perfectly matched, then you will see this warning:
  
 
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The File Load menu User Interface adjusted slightly in order to be more consistent with other CNC Bender menus.
 
The File Load menu User Interface adjusted slightly in order to be more consistent with other CNC Bender menus.
  
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] Disallow Jog Queuing When in Cycle Hold Mode===
 
===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] Disallow Jog Queuing When in Cycle Hold Mode===
  
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CNC Bender no longer allows an operator to jog any axis or actuator if the [[Cycle Hold]] button is pressed.  This mode is slightly different than SAFE MODE CYCLE HOLD, where the safety scanner area is entered.
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CNC Bender no longer allows an operator to jog any axis or actuator if the [[Cycle Hold]] button is pressed.  This mode is slightly different than [[Safe Mode Cycle Hold]], where the safety scanner area is entered. When the safety scanner or mat is activated, the machine changes to a near [[Zero Energy State]] state.
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[[Cycle Hold]] without stepping on the mat or safety scanner acts as a pause button without changing the bender into safe mode.
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<td>[[image:warning.jpg|100px]]</td>
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<font size=5>[[image:Gear_warning.jpg]] <b>SAFETY NOTE</b><br><br></font>
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<font size=3>'''Do not''' work in a bending machine when it is in regular [[Cycle Hold]] mode!<br><br>
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In regular Cycle Hold, the bender pauses, but all axes stay energized.<br><br>
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If the machine is power on and not in [[Safe Mode Cycle Hold]], then it is critical to keep hands out of the working area of the machine.  Always press the E-stop before working on the machine.
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=How to UPGRADE=
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] Reduced CPU Usage When Idle===
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[[image:Cncbender_cpuusage.jpg|left]]
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CNC Processor required expanded CPU usage when the bender was powered down or in manual mode.  This had an effect of slowing the CNC Bender user interface.
  
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Starting with this version, CNC Processor automatically reduces the load on the CPU when in either of these modes.
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=How to UPGRADE=
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[[image:Cncbender.jpg|100px|thumb|CNC Bender User Interface for ProControl]]
 
If your operator station contains one of the versions listed below, then they can be upgraded through simple self-installation:
 
If your operator station contains one of the versions listed below, then they can be upgraded through simple self-installation:
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*[[CNC Bender v10-20070928]]
 
*[[CNC Bender v10-20070920]]
 
*[[CNC Bender v10-20070920]]
 
*[[CNC Bender v10-20070726b]]
 
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*[[CNC Bender v10-20070914]]
 
*[[CNC Bender v10-20070914]]
  
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See our [[CNC Bender Upgrade Policy]] page for details regarding the charges for the upgrade software.<br>
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[[image:Nav_down_green.png]][http://www.advancedtubular.com/cncbender/setup_cncbender_v10-20071003.exe| Download the setup file by clicking on this link.]<br>
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''This setup file requires a password to run.
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Please contact [[John Esralian]] for upgrade prices and  password information.''
  
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Please contact [[Advanced Tubular Technologies]] for upgrade information.
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For instructions on how to install the file see:
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[[How to Install a CNC Bender Upgrade]]

Latest revision as of 21:20, 26 September 2009

Cncbender logo.jpg

Contents


CHANGES to CNC BENDER

Check.jpg Automatic Cross Check for Module Configuration Files

CNC Bender cannot operate properly if the module configuration files are setup improperly. CNC Bender now performs a module configuration cross check diagnostic every time it starts.

If the configuration files are not perfectly matched, then you will see this warning:

Cncbender moduleconfigfileswarning.jpg

Check.jpg Update to File Load User Window

The File Load menu User Interface adjusted slightly in order to be more consistent with other CNC Bender menus.

ORIGINAL:
Cncbender fileload.jpg

NEW this VERSION
Cncbender fileload v10-20071003.jpg




CHANGES to CNC PROCESSOR

CNC Processor is the program that directly controls the bender actuators.

Check.jpg Disallow Jog Queuing When in Cycle Hold Mode

CNC Bender no longer allows an operator to jog any axis or actuator if the Cycle Hold button is pressed. This mode is slightly different than Safe Mode Cycle Hold, where the safety scanner area is entered. When the safety scanner or mat is activated, the machine changes to a near Zero Energy State state.

Cycle Hold without stepping on the mat or safety scanner acts as a pause button without changing the bender into safe mode.


Warning.jpg

Gear warning.jpg SAFETY NOTE

 Do not work in a bending machine when it is in regular Cycle Hold mode!

In regular Cycle Hold, the bender pauses, but all axes stay energized.

If the machine is power on and not in Safe Mode Cycle Hold, then it is critical to keep hands out of the working area of the machine. Always press the E-stop before working on the machine.




Check.jpg Reduced CPU Usage When Idle

Cncbender cpuusage.jpg

CNC Processor required expanded CPU usage when the bender was powered down or in manual mode. This had an effect of slowing the CNC Bender user interface.

Starting with this version, CNC Processor automatically reduces the load on the CPU when in either of these modes.












How to UPGRADE

CNC Bender User Interface for ProControl

If your operator station contains one of the versions listed below, then they can be upgraded through simple self-installation:



See our CNC Bender Upgrade Policy page for details regarding the charges for the upgrade software.


Nav down green.pngDownload the setup file by clicking on this link.
This setup file requires a password to run. Please contact John Esralian for upgrade prices and password information.

For instructions on how to install the file see: How to Install a CNC Bender Upgrade

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