CNC Bender

FAQ

• What is Manual Mode?
• What is Auto Mode?
• What is Step Mode?
• What is Auto Build?
• What is a Run List?
• What is a Process List?

• What is Safe Mode Cycle Hold?
• What is Zero Energy State?
• What is Safe Mode Motion Auto Recovery?

• What is Master Power On?
  
• What is the CNC Processor?
  
• Can Master Power Be Kept ON by CNC Bender?
• Do you support Feed Boost Benders?
  
• What is a CIO Object?
  
• What is the CIO Editor?
  

• Show me the CNC Bender Operator Station
• What are the CNC Bender Versions?: ProControl and LiteControl

• What is the CNC Bender Upgrade Service?
• Do you offer CNC Bender training? See - CNC Bender Training Service

Tutorials

• How Do I Make A Dynamic Option Invisible?
  
• How Do I Install CNC Bender On a New Computer?
  
• How do I use the Post Fault Processlist?
  
• How do I use the Post Halt Processlist?
  
• Restoring the Configuration File in CNC Bender
• About the Constant On Button
• Ideas for SMT Bend Machine Optimization
• Ideas for CNC Bender Bend Program Optimization
• Preventing master power shutdown during processlist building. See Output Sustain in Seconds

Diagnostics

Diagnostic Steps for Master Power On Problems

General Information

• CNC Bender Technical Document Library
• About Top Hats (Schneider Momentum Ethernet Adapters)
  
• About Pressure Die Boost
• About Dynamic Options
• About Minuteman UPS used in the ProControls
• About MODBUS Protocol
• MODBUS Exception Responses List

Downloads Related to CNC Bender

Download Top Hat Setup Software for Top Hat setup
Download I2T HMI Software
Download Minuteman UPS PowerCenter Software - Uninterruptible Power Supply administrative software

Configuration

About main.axislist file
About CNCProcessor.cfg file

Processlists: Configuring the InitAxes Processlist

Software Updates

October 3, 2007	CNC Bender v10-20071003
September 28, 2007	CNC Bender v10-20070928
September 20, 2007	CNC Bender v10-20070920
September 14, 2007	CNC Bender v10-20070914
August 28, 2007	CNC Bender v10-20070828
August 3, 2007	CNC Bender v10-20070803
July 26, 2007	CNC Bender v10-20070726b
July 11, 2007	CNC Bender v10-20070711
July 5, 2007	CNC Bender v10-20070705
July 2, 2007	CNC Bender v10-20070702
March 30, 2007	CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330
March 15, 2007	CNC Bender ProControl 10.0.6.2
November 6, 2006	CNC Bender ProControl 10.0.6.0

October 27,2006

1. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0i - SVout Export Feature
   
   
2. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0i - Persistent Clipboard for Keyboard
   
   
3. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0i - Optimized COMDEF and CIO Archiving
   
   
4. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0i - New Error Handling and Logging System
   
   
5. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0i - Replaced Up-Down Buttons
   
   
6. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0i - Combined Logs Menu
   
   
7. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0i - TCP-IP Error Detection System
   
   
8. CNC Bender 10.0.6.0i - TCP-IP Error System Is More Patient
   
   

July 17, 2006
Version 10.0.5.9 Released - Axis Enable Delay After Cycle Start is added. This feature delays the moment of ENABLE by a millisecond value in order to give the axis drives time to boot.

May 15, 2006

1. CNC Bender 10.0.5.7e - Dynamic Correction - This new feature allows for real-time correction and adjustment of the bender for each part.
   
   
2. CNC Bender 10.0.5.7e - New Graphic Window - Now handles bends equal to or greater than 180 degrees
   
   
3. CNC Bender 10.0.5.7e - Auto Dynamic Option Update - Easier automated update process