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Benderlink for CNC Bender runs in the background of a CNC Bender operator station if the Benderlink license is enabled.<br><br>
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It handles all communications with Supravision-based measuring centers and Laservision-based measuring centers.
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==Description==
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Benderlink is designed to make a connection between CNC Bender and measuring centers to allow measuring centers to steer the bender to the correct part shape quickly.
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<br><br>Combine the ProControl Benderlink with our world-class [[VTube-LASER]] software on a [[FARO]] arm to make measuring tubes easier than ever.
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==Features==
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'''POWERFUL COMPARE and APPROVE'''
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Benderlink for CNC Bender ProControl v14 is one of the most powerful versions of Benderlink available in any CNC bender software package with the new COMPARE feature.
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'''BUILT-IN INDUSTRY STANDARD PROTOCOLS'''
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Protocols supported directly are: Our [[VTube-LASER]] (FARO), Supravision Network Protocol (ROMER) and Eaton Leonard Vector Tube Data Center
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'''SMART BEND COMBINATION'''
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Benderlink automatically combines bends for the bender that should be combined.
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'''SMART SPLIT BEND'''
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Benderlink automatically splits bends for the measuring center that should be split.
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'''SMART NEW PART DETECTION'''
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Benderlink automatically detects when the part data is new versus when the part data is an existing setup that should be corrected.
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'''CLEAR ACTIVITY FEEDBACK'''
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With our Benderlink you can know for sure that data was transferred.  You can even see when it was transferred - in either direction.<br><br>
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Benderlink helps you know that communications are active by display LED counters with the exact byte count sent or received.<br><br>
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The "Last Trans" labels let you see when the last transfer occurred.
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= How CNC Bender and Benderlink Interact =
 
  
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CNC Bender software communicates with Benderlink when Benderlink either requests data or sends data.  These are the simple rules for using Benderlink in CNC Bender:
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# <b>MANUAL MODE ONLY:</b>CNC Bender must be in MANUAL mode, or CNC Bender will not allow for the transfer.<br><br>
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# <b>NEW DATA:</b> To send NEW data, be sure that the FRB data in CNC Bender is cleared. There should be all zeros in all six fields of the first row.  There should only be one row.<br><br>[[image:Cncblink_frb_beforeblink_new.jpg|350px]]<br><br>
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#<b>CORRECTION DATA</b> If data other than all ZEROS is in the FRB page, then Benderlink will assume that you are correcting an existing part and MERGE the corrections into the ADJUSTMENT fields. <i>(Important Note: If you intend to receive a NEW part, but forgets to clear the FRB screen, then you will find a morphed part on the screen. The existing part will have been corrected with the wrong data.)</i><br><br>[[image:Cncblink_frb_afterblink_new.jpg|350px]]<br><br>
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*'''Introduction to Communicating with a Vector'''  See [http://youtu.be/mldZ92XJ8_4 YouTube video] or [http://www.advancedtubular.com/blink_cncbender/cnc_procontrol_vector_communications.mp4 View an MP4 file]<br><br>
  
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= How To Determine if Benderlink for CNC Bender Is Active =
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*'''Tutorial 1 for Eaton Leonard Vector''' - This [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esSXBZOZKuY YouTube video] demonstrates the Benderlink receiving a new part from a Vector Tube Data Center.<br><br>
  
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The status of Benderlink is displayed in the lower right corner of the CNC Bender screen:
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*'''Tutorial 2 for Eaton Leonard Vector''' - This [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwHkE3Sjeq4 YouTube video] demonstrates the Benderlink receiving corrections data from a Vector Tube Data Center.
  
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If the LED flashes GREEN, then Benderlink is active.<br><br>
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== Software Updates ==
 
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==== For Both ProControl and LiteControl ====
 
 
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<tr><td>October 7, 2013</td><td>[[Benderlink for CNC Bender v12.4]]</td></tr>
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<tr><td>March 04, 2010</td><td>[[Benderlink for CNC Bender v12]]</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>March 19, 2008</td><td>[[Benderlink for CNC Bender v10.5]]</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>March 19, 2008</td><td>[[Benderlink for CNC Bender v10.5]]</td></tr>
 
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== Other Pages ==
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See [[Principles of CNC Bender Data Transfer]]

Latest revision as of 01:54, 10 May 2017

Cncblink logo.jpg
Vtube-laser v2.2 cncbender benderlink.png


Description

Benderlink is designed to make a connection between CNC Bender and measuring centers to allow measuring centers to steer the bender to the correct part shape quickly.

Combine the ProControl Benderlink with our world-class VTube-LASER software on a FARO arm to make measuring tubes easier than ever.

Cncblink mainscreen.jpg

Features

POWERFUL COMPARE and APPROVE

Benderlink for CNC Bender ProControl v14 is one of the most powerful versions of Benderlink available in any CNC bender software package with the new COMPARE feature.

Cncv12 blinkcompare.jpg

BUILT-IN INDUSTRY STANDARD PROTOCOLS

Protocols supported directly are: Our VTube-LASER (FARO), Supravision Network Protocol (ROMER) and Eaton Leonard Vector Tube Data Center

Faroedge scanarm hdscanner.pngRomer infinite.jpgVector tube data center.jpg

SMART BEND COMBINATION

Benderlink automatically combines bends for the bender that should be combined.

Cncv12 autocombinefeature.jpg

SMART SPLIT BEND

Benderlink automatically splits bends for the measuring center that should be split.

Cncv12 autocombinefeature.jpg

SMART NEW PART DETECTION

Benderlink automatically detects when the part data is new versus when the part data is an existing setup that should be corrected.

Cncv12 sendnewfromvector.jpg

CLEAR ACTIVITY FEEDBACK

With our Benderlink you can know for sure that data was transferred. You can even see when it was transferred - in either direction.

Benderlink helps you know that communications are active by display LED counters with the exact byte count sent or received.

The "Last Trans" labels let you see when the last transfer occurred.

Cncv12 blinkledcounters.jpg



Benderlink Videos

  • Tutorial 1 for Eaton Leonard Vector - This YouTube video demonstrates the Benderlink receiving a new part from a Vector Tube Data Center.

  • Tutorial 2 for Eaton Leonard Vector - This YouTube video demonstrates the Benderlink receiving corrections data from a Vector Tube Data Center.

Cncv12 benderlinkvideo.jpg

Software Updates

October 7, 2013Benderlink for CNC Bender v12.4
March 04, 2010Benderlink for CNC Bender v12
March 19, 2008Benderlink for CNC Bender v10.5

Other Pages

See Principles of CNC Bender Data Transfer
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