FADAL CNC 88 User Manual

Fadal CNC 88, CNC 88HS and MP-32
Machine Parameters
Strictly speaking it is is not necessary to change any parameters. All that needs configuring is the Baud Rate.
This can be changed by using the CD command, but this change is not retained on power off.
To change using the CD command:
Press the manual key until the ENTER NEXT COMMAND prompt is showing and enter CD, followed by a number
listed below that represents the required baud rate. For example CD,8 would set the baud rate at 9600.
Value
Baud Rate
1
110
2
150
3
300
4
600
5
1200
6
2400
7
4800
8
9600
9
19200
10
38400
To change using the machine parameters
To change the baud rate so it is retained on power off. Press the manual key until the ENTER NEXT COMMAND
prompt is showing and enter SETP. Press ENTER until the Baud Rate parameter is selected. Key in a number
from the above table and then press the ENTER key. Press MANUAL to exit the parameters.
Other Settings
All Fadal controls have the settings detailed below. These are fixed and cannot be changed with the machine
parameters.
Hand Shaking
XOn/XOff
Parity
Even
Data Bits
7
Stop Bits
1

FADAL CNC 88 Specifications

General

Control Type	CNC
Control System	FADAL CNC 88
Input Method	Keyboard
Communication Interface	RS-232
Programming Language	G-code
Display	CRT
Program Storage	Floppy disk
Spindle Control	Analog
Feed Rate Control	Adjustable
Rapid Traverse	Adjustable
Backlash Compensation	Yes
Processor	Motorola 68000

Summary

Machine Parameters

To change using the CD command

Method to change baud rate via CD command, not retained on power off.

To change using the machine parameters

Method to change baud rate via machine parameters, retained on power off.

Other Settings

Details fixed machine settings: Hand Shaking, Parity, Data Bits, Stop Bits.

How to send and receive

Sending to machine

Instructions for sending data to the machine using ShopLink FLASH.

Receiving from machine

Steps for receiving data from the machine, including PU command values.

DNC Operation

Guide for drip-feeding NC code to the machine for large files.