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The cursor goes to the line:
4 COMMUNICATIONS
Set up the link with the computer. ☞
Display of the «INCYC» indicator in the status window (See 3.1.3).
Display of the message:
LOGIN WITH HOST COMPUTER
( BREAK=SHIFT-P , EXIT=XOFF )
Establish the communication. ☞
SHIFT
+
P
From then on, the numerical control guides the computer.
Depending on the communication protocol:
- request for password,
- display of a menu....
Carry out the actions specified by the protocol.
The serial link authorises the following operations:
- consultation of the list of files contained in a directory on one of the computer disk drives,
- selection of a file containing the programme(s) or the tool dimensions to be loaded (computer to CNC),
- selection of a name for a file in which the data is to be downloaded (CNC to computer),
- interruption of the serial link and release of the computer.
Carry out the required operations (depending on the protocol).
After selection of a file to be loaded or unloaded:
Interrupt the communication with the computer. ☞
CTRL
+
S
X OFF
The "INCYC" indicator disappears and the "FILE LOADING" or "FILE UNLOADING" menu is displayed.
Exit from the Procedure
After completing all the loading/unloading operations from the computer, it is necessary to close down the line.
"FILE LOADING" or "FILE UNLOADING" menu displayed:
Select "COMMUNICATIONS". ☞
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Set up the link with the computer. ☞
Select the end of the procedure.
The connection is cleared.
Interrupt dialogue with the computer. ☞
CTRL
+
S
X OFF
Return to the "FILE LOADING" or "FILE UNLOADING" menu.