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The protocol used is called "HERBER MES" and runs through a standard network connection - wired or wireless.<br><br>
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OMCG added the Supravision Network protocol to their Easy Programming 4 version 2.02 bender control software at the beginning of 2019.<br><br>
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[[VTube-LASER]] uses the protocol to send bender part corrections to HERBER benders.<br><br>
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As of version 2.9.18, we've embedded the OMCG SVNET protocol in VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER.<br><br>
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You can set this protocol in the Benderlink setup grid in System Options.<br><br>
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These are important facts to know about this protocol.
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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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* 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 protocol is unidirectional.  Data only flows from VTube-LASER to the HERBER.<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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===STEP 1: Enter the SYSTEM OPTIONS Menu in VTube===
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#Click on Systems Options in the toolbar at the top of the screen.<br><br>
 
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#Enter the Measure 2 tab menu.<br><br>
 
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#Enter the Setup Benderlink Network menu.<br><br>
 
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Click on the Measuring System button in the toolbar to load the Measure System Interface.<br><br>
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The window allows you to handle both CORRECTIONS and NOMINAL data.
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===STEP 2: Setup the Benderlink Network Grid for HERBER MES Protocol===
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===NOMINAL EXPORT===
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* The NOMINAL EXPORT section allows you to SEND NOMINAL data FROM the OMCG software to VTube-LASER.<br><br>
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* The NOMINAL EXPORT Enable allows OMCG to automatically respond to a request for NOMINAL data from VTube-LASER.<br><br>
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#Choose an unused row in the grid for a new HERBER bender setup.<br><br>
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#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+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 HERBER folder that will receive MES files from VTube. (The value shown on the screen is only an example.)<br><br>
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#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 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.
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* The NOMINAL IMPORT section allows you to IMPORT VTube-LASER data INTO the OMCG.<br><br>
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* In this case, you can load any Supravision file created by VTube-STEP or VTube-LASER into the OMCG control.<br><br>
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===CORRECTIONS===
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* You can set a variety of options to control how you want the data to come into the OMCG control.<br><br>
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* Recommended settings:<br><br>
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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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# Enable corrections<br><br>
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# Set Apply Mode to "Ask" in order to confirm that you will allow the corrections to be applied.<br><br>
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# Apply the corrections to any of the three options.  (Use the checkboxes.)<br><br>
  
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===STEP 1 - Bend the Tube===
 
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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 the BENDER SETUP button in the Navigation Pane. <br><br>
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Set the correct bender number at the top of the window.<br><br>
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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===
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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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* Bender Name: This is mnemonic. It is to help you know which bender is associated with the bender number.<br><br>
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* Bender Number: The Supravision network protocol requires that every bend have a unique number if the benders are sharing the same network path for communications.<br><br>
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* Paths: These are the paths used for VTube-LASER to communicate with the OMCG software.<br><br>
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* Timeouts: These are timeouts that allow the OMCG to know when it has waited too long for data to move in either direction.<br><br>
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* Radius Adjust Enable: This allows VTube-LASER to change the radius values with nominal and corrections communications.<br><br>
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* Allow negative angle: Wire benders can bend left or right depending on the sign of the bend angle. It is normal to make this feature active.<br><br>
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* Invert Correction Sign: This setting should be unchecked for VTube-LASER.<br><br>
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* Apply Detailed Message: Add verbose messaging to screen dialogs in OMCG by enabling this option.<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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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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A window should appear for a few seconds indicating that the Send to the Bender is complete.<br><br>
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This is the official OMCG Document (PDF - English) for setup and use of the OMCG SVNET protocol.<br><br>
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Download the [https://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/20190222%20OMCG%20EP4%20Measuring%20System%20%20ENG%20v1.3.pdf OMCG PDF Setup Document]
  
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Latest revision as of 13:22, 27 January 2020

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This page describes the use of the VTube-LASER to OMCG bender corrections.

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Contents


OMCG SVNet Communications Protocol in VTube-LASER

OMCG added the Supravision Network protocol to their Easy Programming 4 version 2.02 bender control software at the beginning of 2019.

As of version 2.9.18, we've embedded the OMCG SVNET protocol in VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER.

You can set this protocol in the Benderlink setup grid in System Options.

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VTube-LASER OMCGSVNET BenderSetupScreen.png



Using the OMCG Easy Programming 4 Measuring System Interface

Click on the Measuring System button in the toolbar to load the Measure System Interface.

The window allows you to handle both CORRECTIONS and NOMINAL data.

NOMINAL EXPORT

  • The NOMINAL EXPORT section allows you to SEND NOMINAL data FROM the OMCG software to VTube-LASER.

  • The NOMINAL EXPORT Enable allows OMCG to automatically respond to a request for NOMINAL data from VTube-LASER.

NOMINAL IMPORT

  • The NOMINAL IMPORT section allows you to IMPORT VTube-LASER data INTO the OMCG.

  • In this case, you can load any Supravision file created by VTube-STEP or VTube-LASER into the OMCG control.

CORRECTIONS

  • You can set a variety of options to control how you want the data to come into the OMCG control.

  • Recommended settings:

  1. Enable corrections

  2. Set Apply Mode to "Ask" in order to confirm that you will allow the corrections to be applied.

  3. Apply the corrections to any of the three options. (Use the checkboxes.)

OMCGScreen WithMeasuringSystem.png

OMCGScreen MeasuringSystemInterface Window.png



Configuring the OMCG Measuring System Interface

Click on the setup button in the Measuring System Interface menu to configure the measuring center communications.

Configuring the Settings

  • Bender Name: This is mnemonic. It is to help you know which bender is associated with the bender number.

  • Bender Number: The Supravision network protocol requires that every bend have a unique number if the benders are sharing the same network path for communications.

  • Paths: These are the paths used for VTube-LASER to communicate with the OMCG software.

  • Timeouts: These are timeouts that allow the OMCG to know when it has waited too long for data to move in either direction.

  • Radius Adjust Enable: This allows VTube-LASER to change the radius values with nominal and corrections communications.

  • Allow negative angle: Wire benders can bend left or right depending on the sign of the bend angle. It is normal to make this feature active.

  • Invert Correction Sign: This setting should be unchecked for VTube-LASER.

  • Apply Detailed Message: Add verbose messaging to screen dialogs in OMCG by enabling this option.

OMCGScreen MeasuringSystemInterface Configuration Window.png

OMCG Documentation from OMCG

This is the official OMCG Document (PDF - English) for setup and use of the OMCG SVNET protocol.

Download the OMCG PDF Setup Document

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Other Pages

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