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=UNISON Control Setup=
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=HERBER MES Data Protocol Information=
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These are important facts to know about this protocol.
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The connection uses a standard network connection between Windows computers. Attach the UNISON bender to a standard network to allow this kind of communication.<br><br>
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* The HERBER MES protocol is network protocol. It can be setup over a network or for use with a thumb drive.<br><br>
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Either share a folder on the UNISON with the VTube-LASER computer, or allow the UNISON control to gain access to a network location for READ/WRITE access.<br><br>
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* The HERBER MES protocol is only for correction of the bender - not NEW PART setup.  For new part setup, see the HERBER SOL protocol.<br><br>
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The most common networking method is to map a drive in the UNISON Windows system (like drive Z:) to the shared path location.<br><br>
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* The protocol is unidirectional.  Data only flows from VTube-LASER to the HERBER.<br><br>
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Please ask a UNISON technician for assistance in making a connection if you need help with this setup.<br><br><br><br>
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* Th reason it is unidirectional is because the HERBER control only needs to receive the bender ADJUSTMENT (or Correction) values alone to correct the bender.<br><br>
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* Therefore, the RECALL button in the VTube-LASER Bender Setup window is always disabled with the HERBER MES protocol.<br><br>
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* The HERBER MES protocol requires that you have nominal (master) data programmed in before you send corrections. VTube-LASER will stop the correction if it senses the wrong number of bends in the master data.
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==YBC --> Supravision Screen==
 
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The UNISON Supravision screen in is where all communications occur.<br><br>Press the measuring center button in the YBC screen to load the Supravision screen.<br><br><br>
 
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==Bender Number==
 
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Supravision can be preconfigured for use with a network of multiple benders.<br><br>
 
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The Supravision Network protocol requires that the bender NUMBER assigned inside the UNISON Supravision screen matches the bender number inside the VTube-LASER Bender Setup menu.<br><br>Therefore, it's important to know what bender number is being used during communications '''on both ends of the connection'''.<br><br>
 
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=BENDERLINK SETUP STEPS FOR VTUBE-STEP AND VTUBE-LASER=
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You can perform this setup from VTube-STEP or VTube-LASER. The steps are identical in both.<br><br>
 
  
 
===STEP 1: Enter the SYSTEM OPTIONS Menu in VTube===
 
===STEP 1: Enter the SYSTEM OPTIONS Menu in VTube===
  
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#Load VTube.<br><br>
 
 
#Click on Systems Options in the toolbar at the top of the screen.<br><br>
 
#Click on Systems Options in the toolbar at the top of the screen.<br><br>
 
#Enter the Measure 2 tab menu.<br><br>
 
#Enter the Measure 2 tab menu.<br><br>
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===STEP 2: Setup the Benderlink Network Grid for UNISON Supravision Network Protocol===
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#Choose an unused row in the grid for a new UNISON bender setup.<br><br>
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#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 Supravision Network protocol.<br><br>
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#Assign the HERBER MES+SOL protocol.<br><br>
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#Enter the path to the shared drive or folder in the NetPath field. This path should point to the UNISON folder that will receive command files from VTube. (The value shown on the screen is only an example.)<br><br>
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#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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#If the UNISON rotates the Clockwise positive, then select YES in the CW Rotation Positive cell.<br><br>
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#If the HERBER rotates the Clockwise positive, then select YES in the CW Rotation Positive cell.<br><br>
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#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.
 
#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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=HOW TO SEND AND RECALL DATA FROM VTUBE-STEP AND VTUBE-LASER=
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=[[image:vtube-laser_logo_1.96.png|200px]] How to SEND CORRECTION Data to the HERBER Control from VTube-LASER=
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==[[image:vtube-step_logo_2.png|200px]] How to SEND MASTER XYZ Data to the UNISON Control from VTube-STEP==
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===STEP 1 - Use the BENDER OUTPUT Menu===
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You can also send the new LRA data from the VTube-LASER BENDER SETUP menu to the UNISON bender using the VTube '''Bender Output''' menu.<br><br>
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===STEP 1 - Enter the BENDER SETUP menu in VTube-LASER===
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This is for first-time setup for a new part. Data in this window is separate from data in the main VTube-LASER window, so it is necessary to bring data into this window when performing first-time setup of a part. This ensures that the correct data is sent to the UNISON. <br><br>
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===STEP 1 - Bend the Tube===
 
===STEP 1 - Bend the Tube===
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Set the correct bender number at the top of the window.<br><br>
 
Set the correct bender number at the top of the window.<br><br>
 
You can select up to 100 different benders.<br><br>
 
You can select up to 100 different benders.<br><br>
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===STEP 5 - COPY the Data from VTube-LASER's Main Memory===
 
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'''Important Note about UNISON benders:  UNISON benders return whatever data is in memory.  They do not attempt find the part on the UNISON disk based on the VTube-LASER part number. Whatever part is in the UNISON will be returned to VTube-LASER.'''
 
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===STEP 6 - OPTIONAL STEP - You Can Manually Change the ADJUSTMENT Values===
 
===STEP 6 - OPTIONAL STEP - You Can Manually Change the ADJUSTMENT Values===
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If you want to, it is even possible to invert the rotation direction to keep the tube from hitting the bender during rotations.
 
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You can allow this window to close on its own in a few seconds, or press the close button to close it immediately.
 
You can allow this window to close on its own in a few seconds, or press the close button to close it immediately.
 
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Bend the corrected tube starting in Step 1, then measure it again (Step 2) and follow the rest of the steps until the part is within tolerance.
 
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Latest revision as of 20:38, 5 July 2018

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This page describes the use of the VTube-LASER to HERBER bender corrections using the HERBER MES protocol.

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Network Protocol

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

VTube-LASER uses the protocol to send bender part corrections to HERBER benders.

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HERBER MES Data Protocol Information

These are important facts to know about this protocol.

  • The HERBER MES protocol is network protocol. It can be setup over a network or for use with a thumb drive.

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

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

  • Th reason it is unidirectional is because the HERBER control only needs to receive the bender ADJUSTMENT (or Correction) values alone to correct the bender.

  • Therefore, the RECALL button in the VTube-LASER Bender Setup window is always disabled with the HERBER MES protocol.

  • The HERBER MES protocol requires that you have nominal (master) data programmed in before you send corrections. VTube-LASER will stop the correction if it senses the wrong number of bends in the master data.


BENDERLINK SETUP STEPS FOR VTUBE-LASER

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.

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

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

STEP 1 - Bend the Tube

Bend the tube in the HERBER bender.

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STEP 2 - Measure the tube with VTube-LASER

Measure and align the tube to determine if it qualifies by falling within the envelope tolerance for the tube shape.

In the screen shot on the right, the red on the top left shows that the first END "A" LENGTH is out of tolerance.

Also, the red cells in the tangent point grid show that the measured tube centerline shape is out-of-tolerance.

Also - VTube is very visual. The solid model on the right shows exactly where the part is out is exceeding the tolerance. Click on the image to zoom in to see the values.

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STEP 3 - Enter BENDER SETUP

Click on the BENDER SETUP button in the Navigation Pane.

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STEP 4 - 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". (This assumes that you have already configured VTube's Benderlink in the Systems Options as described in the previous section.)

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STEP 5 - 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 6 - OPTIONAL STEP - You Can Manually Change the ADJUSTMENT Values

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.

If you want to, it is even possible to invert the rotation direction to keep the tube from hitting the bender during rotations.

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STEP 7 - Send Corrections to the HERBER

Press "Auto SEND Bender CORRECTIONS". VTube-LASER will let you select a path, then save a MES file to that path.

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STEP 8 - 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.

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STEP 9 - IMPORT the Correction Data at the HERBER Control

Move to the HERBER control and follow these steps:

  • Click on “Read measurement from machine” in the Communications menu.

  • Select your measuring system (VTube).

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  • Select the .MES file VTube-LASER just created. When you click OK, the HERBER software will ask if you want to delete the MES file after importing.

  • To apply all corrections from the mes file, click on “Save all measurements” and continue bending. You are not required to stop the machine to do this. The HERBER cell allows for correction in an automated production cell in realtime. The corrections will be applied for the next part bent.

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  • It is also possible to delete or save individual correction values by marking a bend and opening the measure tab.

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STEP 10 - REPEAT STEPS 1 THROUGH 9

Bend the corrected tube starting in Step 1, then measure it again (Step 2) and follow the rest of the steps until the part is within tolerance.

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