Bend-Tech Dragon A400 - Machine Control Startup; Overview of Software Operation; Ethernet Connection

41Bend-Tech Dragon A400
Start-Up and Training
Machine Control Startup
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Machine Control Startup
3.1 Overview of Software Operation
The Dragon A400 is shipped with a new Dell Inspiron computer preloaded with Bend-Tech 7X
Software, as well as Newfangled Solutions Mach3 six-axis CNC controller software package.
Mach3 is the machine driving software for the Dragon A400. Bend-Tech software uses Mach3
to communicate with the Control Box on the Dragon A400 to control all the operations of the
machine.
Bend-Tech 7X software is the user interface for operating the Dragon A400. The Operator
will interface with Mach3 software on a limited basis during machine operation. Dragon A400
operation is performed primarily through the Bend-Tech operating system
3.1.1 Ethernet Connection
The Ethernet Connection is how the Dragon A400 computer communicates with the machine.
The Ethernet cable should be connected directly from the Ethernet connection on the Control
Box to the Ethernet connection on the computer. Connect the computer to the internet router
via wi.
It is always best to route the Ethernet cable away from other electrical cables. Any
interference with, or interruption of, the ethernet signal can aect the operation of the
Dragon A400 machine.