Use of Peripherals
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C.3 Connection to a Computer
Two types of connections are possible:
- to a host computer,
- to a microcomputer PC or compatible.
Use a serial link connecting cable in accordance with the instructions of Section C.1 and with the computer
documentation.
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CAUTION
Configure the serial line for the peripheral (See 8.3).
C.3.1 Setting up the Link
Connect the computer to a serial line of the CNC.
Set the serial line parameters:
Start bits Data bits Stop bits Parity
CNC side (See 8.3) 1 8 1 none
PC side 1 7 1 even
Carry out the connecting procedure on the computer side.
REMARKS The connecting procedure on the computer side depends on the communication
protocol used between the numerical control and the computer.
Machine parameters P37, P38 and P39 must be adapted to the computer (See
parameter manual).
C.3.2 Communications with the Computer
Loading or unloading data from a computer requires a dialogue between the numerical control and the computer.
The procedure below describes the guidelines for the dialogue, but the operational details depend on the communication
protocol set up (See computer manual and DNC1 manual for use of the NUMDNC application).
Requirements
Connection procedure carried out on computer side (See C.3.1).
"FILE LOADING" menu (See 5.4.1) or" FILE UNLOADING" menu (See 5.6) displayed.
Actions
Select the DNC line. ☞
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or
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Select "COMMUNICATIONS". ☞
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