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This page describes the use of the VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER to HERBER bender NEW PART Setup using the HERBER SOLD protocol.<br><br>
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This page describes the use of the VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER to HERBER bender NEW PART Setup using the HERBER SOL protocol.<br><br>
 
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* VTube-STEP can send data from the BENDER OUTPUT menu in the Navigation Pane.<br><br>
 
* VTube-STEP can send data from the BENDER OUTPUT menu in the Navigation Pane.<br><br>
 
* VTube-LASER can send the data from inside the Bender Setup window.  Press "Setup the Bender" inside that window.<br><br>
 
* VTube-LASER can send the data from inside the Bender Setup window.  Press "Setup the Bender" inside that window.<br><br>
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* The HERBER MES protocol requires that you have nominal (master) data programmed in before you send new data. VTube-LASER will stop the transmission if no master data is present.<br><br>
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* The HERBER SOL protocol requires that you have nominal (master) data programmed in before you send new data. VTube-LASER will stop the transmission if no master data is present.<br><br>
  
 
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===STEP 1: Enter the SYSTEM OPTIONS Menu in VTube===
 
===STEP 1: Enter the SYSTEM OPTIONS Menu in VTube===
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===STEP 2: Setup the Benderlink Network Grid for HERBER MES Protocol===
 
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Important Note: It may seem confusing to setup for the HERBER MES protocol in this grid when you are using the SOL protocol.  However, VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER understand that you intend to use the SOL and MES protocols together for the same bender. If you are using VTube-STEP without VTube-LASER, then please follow these instructions
 
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#Choose an unused row in the grid for a new HERBER bender setup.<br><br>
 
#Choose an unused row in the grid for a new HERBER bender setup.<br><br>
 
#Assign a bender name that will help operators identify which bender this is.  This text will be displayed at the top of the Bender Setup menu.<br><br>
 
#Assign a bender name that will help operators identify which bender this is.  This text will be displayed at the top of the Bender Setup menu.<br><br>
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#Assign the HERBER MES protocol.<br><br>
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#Assign the HERBER MES+SOL protocol.<br><br>
 
#Enter the path to the shared drive or folder in the NetPath field. This path should point to the HERBER folder that will receive MES files from VTube. (The value shown on the screen is only an example.)<br><br>
 
#Enter the path to the shared drive or folder in the NetPath field. This path should point to the HERBER folder that will receive MES files from VTube. (The value shown on the screen is only an example.)<br><br>
 
#Enter the IP address in the PING IP ADDRESS field if it is a fixed field. (This is not required. It allows VTube to ping the address to see if the network location is active before trying to open communications.)<br><br>
 
#Enter the IP address in the PING IP ADDRESS field if it is a fixed field. (This is not required. It allows VTube to ping the address to see if the network location is active before trying to open communications.)<br><br>
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===STEP 1 - Bend the Tube===
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===STEP 1 - IMPORT or ENTER THE TUBE SHAPE===
 
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Bend the tube in the HERBER bender.<br><br>
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Import or enter the data for the Parametric tube shape.<br><br>
 
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[[image:HERBER Control Station.png|200px]] [[image:herber bender large tube bending.png|400px]]
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===STEP 2 - Measure the tube with VTube-LASER===
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===STEP 2 - In the EXPORT MENU PRESS HERBER SOL BUTTON===
 
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Measure and align the tube to determine if it qualifies by falling within the envelope tolerance for the tube shape. <br><br>
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Click on IMPORT/EXPORT in the Navigation Pane, then scroll to the HERBER SOL File button and press it.
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Also, the red cells in the tangent point grid show that the measured tube centerline shape is out-of-tolerance.<br><br>
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Also - VTube is very visual. The solid model on the right shows exactly where the part is out is exceeding the tolerance.
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Click on the image to zoom in to see the values.
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===STEP 3 - Enter BENDER SETUP===
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===STEP 3 - SETUP OPTIONS IN the HERBER SOL EXPORT WINDOW and SAVE THE SOL FILE===
 
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Click on the BENDER SETUP button in the Navigation Pane. <br><br>
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You can choose any options you want in this menu.  For HERBER benders that we have worked with, the Positive Rotations Move Clockwise option should be left unchecked.  If you have not setup the Sprinback variables, then skip that option. The Display File option is to allow to see inside the file created after it is saved to the file path.
  
 
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===STEP 4 - Choose the BENDER NUMBER===
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===STEP 5 - IMPORT the SOL FILE INTO the HERBER CONTROL===
 
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Set the correct bender number at the top of the window.<br><br>
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===STEP 5 - COPY the Data from VTube-LASER's Main Memory===
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If this is the first correction, then the Bender Setup screen may show no data. If this is the case, then it is necessary to update the Bender Setup screen from VTube-LASER's main memory like this:<br><br>
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Import in VTube-STEP or manually enter the MASTER data for the Parametric tube shape.<br><br>
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You can manually change the ADJUSTMENT values before sending corrections if you want to. Some users like to set the first and last Length adjustment to zero in order to keep the start position of the carriage in the same place - for when they have extra length on the ends.<br><br>
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Click on the BENDER SETUP button in the Navigation Pane. <br><br>
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Latest revision as of 19:20, 6 July 2018

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This page describes the use of the VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER to HERBER bender NEW PART Setup using the HERBER SOL protocol.

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Network Protocol

The protocol used is called "HERBER SOL" and runs through a standard network connection - wired or wireless.

VTube-LASER uses the protocol to send NEW SETUP data to HERBER benders.

VTL2HERBER.png

HERBER SOL Data Protocol Information

These are important facts to know about this protocol.

  • The HERBER SOL protocol is network protocol that saves SOL data files. It can be setup over a network or for use with a thumb drive.

  • The HERBER SOL protocol is only for NEW PART setup of the bender - not for CORRECTION of the bender. For bender correction, see the HERBER MES protocol.

  • The protocol is unidirectional. Data only flows from VTube-LASER or VTube-STEP to the HERBER.

  • VTube-STEP can send data from the BENDER OUTPUT menu in the Navigation Pane.

  • VTube-LASER can send the data from inside the Bender Setup window. Press "Setup the Bender" inside that window.

  • The HERBER SOL protocol requires that you have nominal (master) data programmed in before you send new data. VTube-LASER will stop the transmission if no master data is present.

BENDERLINK SETUP STEPS FOR VTUBE-LASER and VTUBE-STEP

The setup steps for LASER and STEP are the same.

STEP 1: Enter the SYSTEM OPTIONS Menu in VTube

  1. Click on Systems Options in the toolbar at the top of the screen.

  2. Enter the Measure 2 tab menu.

  3. Enter the Setup Benderlink Network menu.

Vtl v2.9.10 herberbenderlinksetup enterbenderlinkgrid.png




STEP 2: Setup the Benderlink Network Grid for HERBER MES Protocol

Important Note: It may seem confusing to setup for the HERBER MES protocol in this grid when you are using the SOL protocol. However, VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER understand that you intend to use the SOL and MES protocols together for the same bender. If you are using VTube-STEP without VTube-LASER, then please follow these instructions

  1. Choose an unused row in the grid for a new HERBER bender setup.

  2. Assign a bender name that will help operators identify which bender this is. This text will be displayed at the top of the Bender Setup menu.

  3. Assign the HERBER MES+SOL protocol.

  4. Enter the path to the shared drive or folder in the NetPath field. This path should point to the HERBER folder that will receive MES files from VTube. (The value shown on the screen is only an example.)

  5. Enter the IP address in the PING IP ADDRESS field if it is a fixed field. (This is not required. It allows VTube to ping the address to see if the network location is active before trying to open communications.)

  6. If the HERBER rotates the Clockwise positive, then select YES in the CW Rotation Positive cell.

  7. Press Close to save the settings. VTube will save these values to a persistent configuration file that will not change unless you change them in this grid.

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Vtube-step logo 2.png How to SEND NEW PART Data to the HERBER Control from VTube-STEP

STEP 1 - IMPORT or ENTER THE TUBE SHAPE

Import or enter the data for the Parametric tube shape.

Vts v2.9.10 herber enter parametrics.png

STEP 2 - In the EXPORT MENU PRESS HERBER SOL BUTTON

Click on IMPORT/EXPORT in the Navigation Pane, then scroll to the HERBER SOL File button and press it.

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STEP 3 - SETUP OPTIONS IN the HERBER SOL EXPORT WINDOW and SAVE THE SOL FILE

You can choose any options you want in this menu. For HERBER benders that we have worked with, the Positive Rotations Move Clockwise option should be left unchecked. If you have not setup the Sprinback variables, then skip that option. The Display File option is to allow to see inside the file created after it is saved to the file path.

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STEP 5 - IMPORT the SOL FILE INTO the HERBER CONTROL

Import the SOL file into the HERBER control, then setup and bend the part.

HERBER Control Station.png Herber bender large tube bending.png


Vtube-laser logo 1.96.png How to SEND NEW PART Data to the HERBER Control from VTube-LASER

STEP 1 - ENTER THE NEW TUBE SHAPE

Import in VTube-STEP or manually enter the MASTER data for the Parametric tube shape.

Vtl v2.9.10 herber enter parametrics.png

STEP 2 - Enter BENDER SETUP

Click on the BENDER SETUP button in the Navigation Pane.

Vtl2.9.10 ClickBenderSetup Herber.png

STEP 3 - Choose the BENDER NUMBER

Set the correct bender number at the top of the window.

You can select up to 100 different benders.

The Bender Protocol should say "HERBER MES+SOL". (This assumes that you have already configured VTube's Benderlink in the Systems Options as described in the previous section.)

Vtl v2.9.10 bendersetup choosebender herber.png

STEP 4 - COPY the Data from VTube-LASER's Main Memory

If this is the first correction, then the Bender Setup screen may show no data. If this is the case, then it is necessary to update the Bender Setup screen from VTube-LASER's main memory like this:

  • Press "Setup this Window".
  • Press "Copy Master LRA to Setup LRA".

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STEP 5 - SETUP THE BENDER

Press "Setup the Bender", then Press "AUTO SEND the MASTER XYZ + BLUE Columns to the Bender".

Export to a new MES file.

Vtl v2.9.10 herber send bluecolumns.png

Vtl v2.9.10 herber bender sol export.png

STEP 6 - The SEND to BENDER Complete Window

A window should appear for a few seconds indicating that the Send to the Bender is complete.

You can allow this window to close on its own in a few seconds, or press the close button to close it immediately.

Vtl v2.9.10 HERBER Send Nominal Complete.png

STEP 7 - IMPORT the Nominal Data at the HERBER Control

Move to the HERBER control and import the SOL data as new setup data.

Setup and bend the new part.

HERBER Control Station.png Herber bender large tube bending.png

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