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CNC Processor is the program that directly controls the bender actuators.
 
CNC Processor is the program that directly controls the bender actuators.
  
===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] Windows System-Up Timer Handler Upgrade===
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The timers in CNC Processor references the Windows system-up timer, which is a continuous millisecond counter.  Previous versions of CNC Processor would generate an error after Windows had been running continuously for 24 days 20 minutes.  This problem is not related to how long CNC Bender had been running, but rather, how long Windows had been running since the last reboot.
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CNC Bender no longer allows an operator to jog any axis or actuator if the [[Cycle Hold]] button is pressedThis mode is slightly different than SAFE MODE CYCLE HOLD, where the safety scanner area is entered.
 
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This has been repaired so that the CNC Processor will handle the Windows system-up timer value '''for any length of days'''.
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] Handling Axis Motion in the NEGATIVE Region===
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It is possible for axes to settle slightly in the negative region when returning to the home positionIn this condition, when sending another ABSOLUTE command for that axis to move to home again, the axis would drive in the wrong direction.  For example, the bend arm would attempt to move to the absolute position of zero degrees by rotating through the bender.
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As of this version, CNC Processor has been updated to examine for this condition on every axis and '''automatically reverse its direction''' if it finds that the axis is in the negative region.
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Revision as of 22:35, 3 October 2007

CNC Bender User Interface for ProControl

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Contents


CHANGES to CNC BENDER

Check.jpg Automatic Cross Check for Module Configuration Files

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.

Cncbender moduleconfigfileswarning.jpg

Check.jpg Update to File Load User Window

CNC Bender's FILE LOAD menu is reworked significantly based on customer input.

  • There is no more multiple path selection with Alias names. This was very confusing for operators, so it has been removed.
  • The menu now expands to fill the screen of an operator station.
  • The menu has a new file display window that will show the information inside the selected file. This allows you to instantly view the data inside that file before loading it into memory.
  • The selection of a new and custom path is much simpler.
  • The custom path is considered temporary. It is only used in the current session for that window.
  • The custom path feature requires a password for use.

Cncbender fileload.jpg



Check.jpg Update to File SAVE Window

CNC Bender's FILE SAVE menu is simplified. This is no more multiple path selection with Alias names.

Cncbender filesave.jpg




Check.jpg Update to File DELETE Window

CNC Bender's DELETE SAVE menu is simplified. This is no more multiple path selection with Alias names.

Cncbender filedelete.jpg




Check.jpg File System Setup Change

The FILE PATH SETUP has been changed significantly to make the interface simpler.

  • There is a new FILE tab in the LOW LEVEL menu. Since the low level menu is protected with a password, only authorized users can gain access to where parts are found and stored on the disk or network.
  • There is now a single grid that shows seven possible paths for user files like parts, tools, runlists, Supravision parts, etc.
  • The path information in this setup grid is used by the main user interface when accessing different types of files.
  • The paths are persistent; They are saved within the configuration file.
  • Change any of the paths for any of the file types by touching that path.
  • Quickly reset the default file path location pressing the "Reset..." button.


Cncbender lowlevel pathlocation selection.jpg




CHANGES to CNC PROCESSOR

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

Check.jpg Disallow Jog Queing 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.



How to UPGRADE

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


Please contact Advanced Tubular Technologies for upgrade information.