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Revision as of 19:07, 23 November 2007

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Contents




CHANGES to CNC BENDER



Check.jpg Redesigned Processor Menu

The CNC Processor menu is redesigned to include 5 new tab menus.

Read the details below.


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Movie Reviewing Changes

View a movie of this revised menu here

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Menu: Incoming Messages

    The INCOMING MESSAGES menu now allows you to show an long-term history log:

    Cncbender cncprocessor historylog.jpg



Menu: Machine Lube

    The new MACHINE LUBE tab has new controls and features:

    Cncbender cncprocessor machinelube.jpg

    The machine lube setup is control from the CNCProcessor.cfg file in the c:\cnc\config folder.

    New Features in Machine Lube Description
    Use Pulse or Constant Output

    This indicator shows how CNC Processor is set to handle the output point for the machine lube. The output can be toggled on and off (pulse) or switched on for the entire period of lube (constant).

    This value is controlled in the Machine Lube section of the CNCProcessor.cfg file:

    [Machine Lube]
    Pulse Machine Lube Pump= 0

    A value of 1 indicates PULSE. A value of 0 indicates CONSTANT. CONSTANT is the default setting.

    Watch for input to indicate lube complete

    This indicator shows how CNC Processor is set to determine if the machine lube is completed. If an input is examined to determine if the machine lube is complete, then CNC Processor will activate the output for the duration entered in the setup, then begin examining the input indicated in the configuration.

    This value is controlled in the Machine Lube section of the CNCProcessor.cfg file:

    [Machine Lube]
    Watch For Machine Lube Complete Input= 1

    A value of 1 indicates watch for INPUT after the duration. A value of 0 indicates only run for the DURATION.

    See below for how to set the input name.

    CIO Input Name to Watch for Lube Complete

    The input name is set in the CIO section of CNCProcessor.cfg:
    [CIO]
    CIO Name of Input Machine Lube Complete=Input_MachineLubeComplete_End




Menu: Zones / Dies

    The ZONES / DIES menu shows the current Interference Zones and Die value setup that has been transferred to CNC Processor:

    Cncbender cncprocessor zonesdies.jpg



Menu: Actions / Commands

    The ACTIONS / COMMANS menu now shows buttons that will allow for actions and commands to be sent to CNC Processor:

    Cncbender cncprocessor actionscommands.jpg

    New Features in Actions / Commands Description
    Show CIO Setup

    This new button sends a command to CNC Processor requesting a report of the current CIO name setup. Use this to confirm that the CIO names are setup in CNCProcessor.cfg properly.




Menu: Machine Life

    The MACHINE LIFE menu shows the total number of bend arm motions currently on a bender. This includes all bend motion - both positive and negative moves:

    Cncbender cncprocessor machinelife.jpg



CHANGES to CNC PROCESSOR

Check.jpg New Adjustable CPU Load Controls Using LOOP Section

The CNCProcessor.cfg file allows for two new programmable values that can have a significant effect on the CPU load when CNC Processor is idling.

The two new variables are placed in the LOOP section like this: 



[Loop]
Power Off Manual Mode Pause= 500
Power On Manual Mode Pause= 50

How It Works

    Power OFF value is INCREASED The CNC Processor loop is paused every loop causing a DECREASED load on the CPU for other programs. The PAUSE time can be much LARGER when the power is OFF because outputs are not attempting to maintain the machine in a power ON state. The end effect is that CNC Bender user interface is faster.
    Power ON value is INCREASED For MANUAL mode with MASTER POWER ON, CNC Processor needs to handle the outputs and inputs, so the pause time for this state should be relatively low.


CPU Speed/OS Suggestions
Faster CPUs
Win 2000		 Power Off = 50
Power On = 50


Faster computers running Windows 2000 can use with these values set to 0 milliseconds without slowing CNC Bender.
Slower CPUs
Win 2000		 Power Off = 250
Power On = 50


For slow Win2000 computers, the POWER OFF value is important to speed up the CNC Bender user interface.

Fast CPU
Win XP		 Power Off = 500
Power On = 50


Faster computers running Windows XP need these values set to at least 500 and 50. The CPU load in Win XP with these values set to 0 is high to cause a significant drag in the operating system.
Slow CPU
Win XP		 Power Off = 1000
Power On = 50


Slower computers running Windows XP need these values set to at least 1000 and 50. The CPU load in Win XP with these values set to 0 is high to cause a significant drag in the operating system.





How to UPGRADE

CNC Bender User Interface for ProControl

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



See our CNC Bender Upgrade Policy page for details regarding the charges for the upgrade software.


Nav down green.pngDownload the setup file by clicking on this link.
This setup file requires a password to run. Please contact John Esralian for upgrade prices and password information.

For instructions on how to install the file see: How to Install a CNC Bender Upgrade

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