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NC software switch
procedure on
controls with flash
EPROMs
The software must be exchanged only by trained personnel.
The READ_MP.A file on the provided data record contains information on
machine parameters. The README.TXT file provides notes on the software
exchange.
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7 In the PROGRAMMING AND EDITING mode of operation, press the MOD
key.
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7 Enter the code number 95148 and confirm with ENT.
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7 In the machine-parameter-editing mode of operation, press the MOD key.
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7 Ensure that the free space on the hard disk is at least 50% the size of the
occupied space. If that is not the case you must save the files to a PC, e.g.,
with the PC software TNCBACK.EXE, TNCremo or TNCremoNT.
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7 Press the UPDATE DATA and COVERT BIN -> ASC soft keys to change the
files on the hard disk from binary to ASCII format.
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7 The name and path of a log file can be entered after Path = in the header.
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7 Connect the TNC to a PC through a serial data interface or by Ethernet.
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7 Enter the SETUP or SETUP32 command on the PC to read-in the new NC
software. After setup the control carries out a RESET.
• DOS and Windows in the DOS window: Use the SETUP command,
followed by the number of the PC’s serial port (e.g., SETUP 2 for the
COM2 port).
• Windows 95, 98, NT: Use the SETUP32 command, followed by the
number of the PC’s serial port (e.g., SETUP32 2 for the COM2 port) or the
TNC’s IP address (e.g., SETUP32 160.1.180.21).
Equivalent file name extensions in binary and ASCII format
.H .H% .I .I% .T .T%
.TCH .TC% .D .D% .P .P%
.PNT .PN% .COM .CO% .CMA .CM%
Note
As of NC software 280 476-17, when the control starts, it checks whether
there is enough space on the hard disk for system files. If not, the error
message Too many setup files appears. In this event, delete any
unnecessary NC software from the hard disk. (See “Activating and deleting
already existing NC software” on page 2 – 39.)
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