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Benderlink Module - Chiyoda/KEINS

2008-10-10T18:20:30Z

Jesralian:

[[image:Blink_chiyoda_ethernet_module.jpg|400px]]

This version of the Benderlink Module connects [[Chiyoda]] and [[KEINS]] benders.

===Ethernet - IP Address Assignment to Chiyoda===

Each module assigns a TCP/IP address to the bender for communications at any distance over Ethernet.

[[image:Blink_chiyoda_ethernet_module_ports.jpg|400px]]

===Installation on the Bender===
This is an image of the same box installed on a [[Chiyoda]] bender. 
[[image:Blink_chiyoda_ethernet_module_installed.jpg|400px]]

Software License Program ID List

2008-08-28T18:22:05Z

Jesralian:

<ul>This is a list of Program IDs for Advanced Tubular licenses. When you run KeyCheck with a PERMANENT key (dongle), you should see at least one of these ID values in the list.</ul>

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="none" width=400
|-
! style="background:#f3b641;" | PID Value
! colspan="2" style="background:#afa2ea;" | Program Licensed
|-
| 301
| TubeCalc
|-
| 302
| Bender to XYZ Calculator
|-
| 303
| Overbend Calculator
|-
| 304
| Sumitube Calculator
|-
| 305
| FIF Translator (obsolete)
|-
| 306
| Benderlink for Keins/Chiyoda
|-
| 307
| Benderlink for Flexbender
|-
| 308
| Benderlink for Keins/Chiyoda Offline Programmer
|-
| 309
| Benderlink for U.T.E.
|-
| 310
| XYZ to Bender Calculator for U.T.E.
|-
| 311
| Graphics Module for U.T.E.
|-
| 312
| Benderlink for Trumpf-Pulzer
|-
| 313
| Benderlink for Eagle P2
|-
| 314
| Benderlink for Eaton Leonard
|-
| 315
| CNC Bender ProControl
|-
| 316
| Benderlink for CNC Bender
|-
| 317
| CNC Bender ProControl Offline
|-
| 318
| Benderlink for Keins/Chiyoda Diagnostic
|-
| 319
| Benderlink for Addison MK5 to Supravision
|-
| 320
| TubeCAD Pro
|-
| 321
| Benderlink for Pines/Laservision
|-
| 322
| TubeCalc 3
|-
| 323
| AutoCAD DXF to Bender
|-
| 324
| Benderlink for Supravision
|-
| 325
| Benderlink for Crown
|-
| 326
| Benderlink for MiiC
|-
| 327
| Benderlink for MK3 to Vector
|-
| 328
| Benderlink for Ped - Data Transfer Module
|-
| 329
| Benderlink for Ped - Data Transfer Management Module
|-
| 330
| Benderlink for Addison MK5 to Vector
|-
| 331
| Network License Manager
|-
| 332
| Unassigned
|-
| 333
| Benderlink for BLM VGP
|-
| 334
| Benderlink for Keins/Chiyoda v5
|-
| 335
| Benderlink for Keins/Chiyoda v5 - Offline
|-
| 336
| Solid Edge 2 Bender Converter
|-
| 337
| TubeCAD Lite for Clark Fixture Modular Gauges
|-
| 338
| Benderlink for SolidWorks
|-
| 339
| CNC Bender LiteControl
|-
| 340
| CNC Bender LiteControl Offline
|-
| 341
| DOD List Editor
|-
| 342
| Autodesk Inventor to Bender
|-
| 343
| Benderlink for AMCS (Adaptive Motion)
|-
| 344
| Benderlink for Faro
|-
| 345
| FIF Translator 4.1 - Extended Supravision Conversion and Output
|-
| 346
| Benderlink for Chiyoda/KEINS - Level 1 License, data transfer only (for versions 5.9 or greater)
|-
| 347
| Benderlink for Chiyoda/KEINS - Level 2 License, data transfer, data edit (for versions 5.9 or greater)
|-
| 348
| Benderlink for Chiyoda/KEINS - Level 3 License data transfer, data edit, corrections loops with measuring centers (for versions 5.9 or greater)
|-
| 349
| Bender to XYZ - Version 5 - For calculating centerline XYZ data from Bender data.
|}

Software License Program ID List

2008-08-28T18:19:27Z

Jesralian:

<ul>This is a list of Program IDs for Advanced Tubular licenses. When you run KeyCheck with a PERMANENT key (dongle), you should see at least one of these ID values in the list.</ul>

<table x:str border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width=640>
<tr height=34 style='height:25.5pt'>
<td height=34 class=xl24 colspan=2 width=435 style='height:25.5pt;mso-ignore:
colspan;width:326pt'>[[image:attlogo_2006_shadow_650x300.jpg|250px]] 
ATT PROGRAM ID LIST</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>List Date: May 6, 2008</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt'>ID Number</td>
<td class=xl25>Program</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt'></td>
<td class=xl25></td>
</tr>

<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>301</td>
<td>TubeCalc</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>302</td>
<td>Bender to XYZ Calculator</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>303</td>
<td>Overbend Calculator</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>304</td>
<td>Sumitube Calculator</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>305</td>
<td>FIF Translator (obsolete)</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>306</td>
<td>Benderlink for Chiyoda and Keins</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>307</td>
<td>Benderlink for Flexbender</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>308</td>
<td>Benderlinkg for Chiyoda/Keins Offline Programmer</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>309</td>
<td>Benderlink for UTE</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>310</td>
<td>XYZ to Bender Calculator for UTE</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>311</td>
<td>Graphics Module for U. T. E.</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>312</td>
<td>Benderlink for Trumpf-Pulzer</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>313</td>
<td>Benderlink for Eagle P2</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>314</td>
<td>Benderlink for Eaton Leonard</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>315</td>
<td>CNC Bender ProControl</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>316</td>
<td>Benderlink for CNC Bender</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>317</td>
<td>CNC Bender ProControl Offline</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>318</td>
<td>Benderlink for Chiyoda and Keins Diagnostic</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>319</td>
<td>Benderlink for Addison MK5 to Supravision</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>320</td>
<td x:str="TubeCAD Pro ">TubeCAD Pro </td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>321</td>
<td>Benderlink for Pines/Laservision</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>322</td>
<td>TubeCalc 3</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>323</td>
<td>AutoCAD DXF to Bender</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>324</td>
<td>Benderlink for Supravision</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>325</td>
<td>Benderlink for Crown</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>326</td>
<td>Benderlink for MIIC</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>327</td>
<td>Benderlink for MK3 to Vector</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>328</td>
<td>Benderlink for Ped - Data Transfer Module</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>329</td>
<td>Benderlink for Ped - Data Transfer Management Module</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>330</td>
<td>Benderlink for Addison MK5 to Vector</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>331</td>
<td>Network License Manager</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>332</td>
<td>Unassigned</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>333</td>
<td>Benderlink for BLM VGP</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>334</td>
<td>Benderlink for Keins/Chiyoda v5</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>335</td>
<td>Benderlink for Keins/Chiyoda v5 - Offline</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>336</td>
<td>Solid Edge 2 Bender Converter</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>337</td>
<td>TubeCAD Lite for Clark Fixture Modular Gauges</td>
</tr>

</table>

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="none" width=400
|-
! style="background:#f3b641;" | PID Value
! colspan="2" style="background:#afa2ea;" | Program Licensed
|-
| 301
| TubeCalc
|-
| 302
| Bender to XYZ Calculator
|-
| 303
| Overbend Calculator
|-
| 304
| Sumitube Calculator
|-
| 305
| FIF Translator (obsolete)
|-
| 306
| Benderlink for Keins/Chiyoda
|-
| 307
| Benderlink for Flexbender
|-
| 308
| Benderlink for Keins/Chiyoda Offline Programmer
|-
| 309
| Benderlink for U.T.E.
|-
| 310
| XYZ to Bender Calculator for U.T.E.
|-
| 311
| Graphics Module for U.T.E.
|-
| 312
| Benderlink for Trumpf-Pulzer
|-
| 313
| Benderlink for Eagle P2
|-
| 314
| Benderlink for Eaton Leonard
|-
| 315
| CNC Bender ProControl
|-
| 316
| Benderlink for CNC Bender
|-
| 317
| CNC Bender ProControl Offline
|-
| 318
| Benderlink for Keins/Chiyoda Diagnostic
|-
| 319
| Benderlink for Addison MK5 to Supravision
|-
| 320
| TubeCAD Pro
|-
| 321
| Benderlink for Pines/Laservision
|-
| 322
| TubeCalc 3
|-
| 323
| AutoCAD DXF to Bender
|-
| 324
| Benderlink for Supravision
|-
| 325
| Benderlink for Crown
|-
| 326
| Benderlink for MiiC
|-
| 327
| Benderlink for MK3 to Vector
|-
| 328
| Benderlink for Ped - Data Transfer Module
|-
| 329
| Benderlink for Ped - Data Transfer Management Module
|-
| 330
| Benderlink for Addison MK5 to Vector
|-
| 331
| Network License Manager
|-
| 332
| Unassigned
|-
| 333
| Benderlink for BLM VGP
|-
| 334
| Benderlink for Keins/Chiyoda v5
|-
| 335
| Benderlink for Keins/Chiyoda v5 - Offline
|-
| 336
| Solid Edge 2 Bender Converter
|-
| 337
| TubeCAD Lite for Clark Fixture Modular Gauges
|-
| 338
| Benderlink for SolidWorks
|-
| 339
| CNC Bender LiteControl
|-
| 340
| CNC Bender LiteControl Offline
|-
| 341
| DOD List Editor
|-
| 342
| Autodesk Inventor to Bender
|-
| 343
| Benderlink for AMCS (Adaptive Motion)
|-
| 344
| Benderlink for Faro
|-
| 345
| FIF Translator 4.1 - Extended Supravision Conversion and Output
|-
| 346
| Benderlink for Chiyoda/KEINS - Level 1 License, data transfer only (for versions 5.9 or greater)
|-
| 347
| Benderlink for Chiyoda/KEINS - Level 2 License, data transfer, data edit (for versions 5.9 or greater)
|-
| 348
| Benderlink for Chiyoda/KEINS - Level 3 License data transfer, data edit, corrections loops with measuring centers (for versions 5.9 or greater)
|-
| 349
| Bender to XYZ - Version 5 - For calculating centerline XYZ data from Bender data.
|}

Benderlink Current Loop 4 Port - Measuring Center Side

2008-04-22T13:47:28Z

Jesralian:

[[image:Currentloop_4port_ms_box2.jpg|300px|right]]
[[image:Blink_currentloop_module_logo_800.jpg|300px]]

 
__TOC__

==Description==
This is a four port module that was designed for connecting a Benderlink computer or measuring center computer up to four Eaton Leonard benders.
 

==Productivity Benefits==

See [[Benderlink Current Loop Module]] page for a list of productivity benefits

==Installation Location==
This module is typically placed near the Benderlink computer which acts as the measuring center side of the connection. The module can also be attached to any measuring center using Supravision software.

==About the Connections==

* FOUR RJ-45 ports - This allows for use of standard ethernet cable converted to serial using RJ-45 to DB9 converters (supplied with the module) 
* FOUR Military Connectors - These connectors follow the legacy Eaton Leonard style connection. You can connect standard communications cable with circular connectors at either end.
 

==Inside the Module==

This is an image of the inside of the module. It contains four of our current loop boards, one power supply, and all cabling.

[[image:Currentloop_4port_ms_box_inside2.jpg|250px]]

==Example Installation==
 
This is an image of the box installed under the work-bench with a Romer arm and computer system. 
 
[[image:Currrentloop_4port_ms_box_installed2.jpg|300px]]

==Purchasing==
 
This item can be purchased from our [http://advanced-tubular-technologies.stores.yahoo.net/beculomo4po.html Online Store]

==Other Pages==

*[[Benderlink Current Loop Module]] page
*[[Benderlink]] page
*Read more about the current loop board here: [[Communications Board for Eaton Leonard - CB-EL1]]

Software License Program ID List

2008-04-01T14:15:40Z

Jesralian:

<ul>This is a list of Program IDs for Advanced Tubular licenses. When you run KeyCheck with a PERMANENT key (dongle), you should see at least one of these ID values in the list.</ul>

<table x:str border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width=640>
<tr height=34 style='height:25.5pt'>
<td height=34 class=xl24 colspan=2 width=435 style='height:25.5pt;mso-ignore:
colspan;width:326pt'>[[image:attlogo_2006_shadow_650x300.jpg|250px]] 
ATT PROGRAM ID LIST</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>List Date: 20071129</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt'>ID Number</td>
<td class=xl25>Program</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt'></td>
<td class=xl25></td>
</tr>

<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>301</td>
<td>TubeCalc</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>302</td>
<td>Bender to XYZ Calculator</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>303</td>
<td>Overbend Calculator</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>304</td>
<td>Sumitube Calculator</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>305</td>
<td>FIF Translator (obsolete)</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>306</td>
<td>Benderlink for Chiyoda and Keins</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>307</td>
<td>Benderlink for Flexbender</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>308</td>
<td>Benderlinkg for Chiyoda/Keins Offline Programmer</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>309</td>
<td>Benderlink for UTE</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>310</td>
<td>XYZ to Bender Calculator for UTE</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>311</td>
<td>Graphics Module for U. T. E.</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>312</td>
<td>Benderlink for Trumpf-Pulzer</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>313</td>
<td>Benderlink for Eagle P2</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>314</td>
<td>Benderlink for Eaton Leonard</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>315</td>
<td>CNC Bender ProControl</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>316</td>
<td>Benderlink for CNC Bender</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>317</td>
<td>CNC Bender ProControl Offline</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>318</td>
<td>Benderlink for Chiyoda and Keins Diagnostic</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>319</td>
<td>Benderlink for Addison MK5 to Supravision</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>320</td>
<td x:str="TubeCAD Pro ">TubeCAD Pro </td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>321</td>
<td>Benderlink for Pines/Laservision</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>322</td>
<td>TubeCalc 3</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>323</td>
<td>AutoCAD DXF to Bender</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>324</td>
<td>Benderlink for Supravision</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>325</td>
<td>Benderlink for Crown</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>326</td>
<td>Benderlink for MIIC</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>327</td>
<td>Benderlink for MK3 to Vector</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>328</td>
<td>Benderlink for Ped - Data Transfer Module</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>329</td>
<td>Benderlink for Ped - Data Transfer Management Module</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>330</td>
<td>Benderlink for Addison MK5 to Vector</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>331</td>
<td>Network License Manager</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>332</td>
<td>Unassigned</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>333</td>
<td>Benderlink for BLM VGP</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>334</td>
<td>Benderlink for Keins/Chiyoda v5</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>335</td>
<td>Benderlink for Keins/Chiyoda v5 - Offline</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>336</td>
<td>Solid Edge 2 Bender Converter</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>337</td>
<td>TubeCAD Lite for Clark Fixture Modular Gauges</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>338</td>
<td>Benderlink for SolidWorks</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>339</td>
<td>CNC Bender LiteControl</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>340</td>
<td>CNC Bender LiteControl Offline</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>341</td>
<td>DOD List (CNC Bender)</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>342</td>
<td>Autodesk Inventor to Bender</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>343</td>
<td>Benderlink for AMCS</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>344</td>
<td>Benderlink for Faro</td>
</tr>
<tr height=17 style='height:12.75pt'>
<td height=17 class=xl25 style='height:12.75pt' x:num>345</td>
<td>FIF Translator 4.1 - Extended Supravision Conversion and Output</td>
</tr>

</table>

Benderlink for SolidWorks

2008-01-16T18:55:42Z

Jesralian: /* Features */

[[image:Blinkswlogo.jpg|450px]]
[[image:Solidworkslogo.png|right]]
[[image:Win_xp_logo.jpg|right|125px]]
[[image:Win_vista_logo.jpg|right|100px]]

Benderlink for SolidWorks software is designed to '''convert''' from SolidWorks to bender data then to '''connect''' SolidWorks workstations to SVNET-based benders.

If a '''measuring center''' arm is setup to sketch a 3D centerline of a measured tube shape, then Benderlink will help you '''reverse-engineer''' tube shapes, and assist in '''correcting''' the bender's data.

===Features===
The main features of this software:

<ol>
<li> - Read tube data from SolidWorks</li>
<li> - Convert the tube data to bender data</li>
<li> - Save / Recall the bender data</li>
<li> - Send new nominal data to benders that support [[SVNET]] protocol.</li>
<li> - With a measuring center: Make and send correction data to benders that support the [[SVNET]] protocol.</li>
<li> - With a measuring center: Reverse-engineer tube shapes</li>
</ol>
 
[[Image:Blink_sw_15_main.jpg|500px]]
 
The reverse-engineering feature is performed by using 3D sketch with a measuring center - like a FARO arm. The tube centerline is sketched in 3D, then transferred to Benderlink for SolidWorks.

The correction feature is performed by measuring a tube with FARO arm, using this data to create a tube centerline in SolidWorks, then allow Benderlink to compare this inspected data with the MASTER data.

===Demonstration Videos for Benderlink for SolidWorks===
Download and view videos that show how Benderlink for SolidWorks works.

[[image:blinksw_video.jpg|300px]]

* [http://www.advancedtubular.com/blink_sw/Benderlink_for_SolidWorks_Intro.html]Introductory Demonstration Video
* [http://www.advancedtubular.com/blink_sw/Benderlink_for_SolidWorks_Send_To_Bender.html]Sending Data to the Bender
* [http://www.advancedtubular.com/blink_sw/Benderlink_for_SolidWorks_Corrections_Loop.html]Bender Corrections Loops
* [http://www.advancedtubular.com/blink_sw/benderlink_sw_arcs_only.html]Special case extraction: Contiguous Arcs with no straight segments (typical of push-roll bending)

[[image:Solidworks_roll.jpg|200px]]

 

===SolidWorks Compatibility===
Benderlink for SolidWorks has been tested and verified with these versions of SolidWorks:

* [[Benderlink and SolidWorks 2007 Screen Images]]
* [[Benderlink and SolidWorks 2008 Screen Images]]

 

===Other References===
[http://advancedtubular.com/blink_sw/help_html/ Read the online help]

View update information for this software:
[[Benderlink for SolidWorks Version Updates]] Page

File:Blink sw 15 main.jpg

2008-01-16T18:53:39Z

Jesralian:

Benderlink and SolidWorks 2008 Screen Images

2008-01-04T17:59:30Z

Jesralian:

[[Image:Complex BlinkSW on top.jpg|600px]]

[[Image:Simple BlinkSW on top.jpg|600px]]

File:Simple BlinkSW on top.jpg

2008-01-04T17:58:49Z

Jesralian: Benderlink for SolidWorks running with SolidWorks 2008 in a Windows Vista Environment

Benderlink for SolidWorks running with SolidWorks 2008 in a Windows Vista Environment

File:Complex BlinkSW on top.jpg

2008-01-04T17:57:23Z

Jesralian: Benderlink for SolidWorks running with SolidWorks 2008 in a Windows Vista Environment

Benderlink for SolidWorks running with SolidWorks 2008 in a Windows Vista Environment

Benderlink and SolidWorks 2007 Screen Images

2008-01-04T17:52:25Z

Jesralian:

[[Image:SW2007 BlinkSW screen.jpg|600px]]

File:SW2007 BlinkSW screen.jpg

2008-01-04T17:50:52Z

Jesralian: Benderlink for SolidWorks running with SolidWorks 2007 in a Windows XP environment.

Benderlink for SolidWorks running with SolidWorks 2007 in a Windows XP environment.

CNC Bender Upgrade Policy

2007-10-08T15:17:40Z

Jesralian:

[[image:Cncbender_setup_dialog.png]]

==Upgrade Policy==
 
<table cellpadding=25>
<tr>
<td width = 200 bgcolor="#7277BC">First Year - If your system is new or has a paid-for upgrade from the past year</td>
<td bgcolor="#D9DBED" width = 200>Your CNC Bender system qualifies for a free upgrade. Please call us for a password to unlock the setup file after you have downloaded the file.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#BBB672">Beyond One Year - On-Site installation is most likely required</td>
<td bgcolor="#ECEBD9">Please call us to for a quotation to visit your site for an upgrade to your system.</td>
</tr>
</table>

==Contact==
Please contact [[John Esralian]] for upgrade prices and password information.

CNC Bender Upgrade Policy

2007-10-08T15:06:45Z

Jesralian:

[[image:Cncbender_setup_dialog.png]]

==Upgrade Policy==
 
<table cellpadding=25>
<tr>
<td width = 200 bgcolor="#5DA2E2">First Year - If your system is new or has a paid-for upgrade from the past year</td>
<td bgcolor="#DEECF9" width = 200>Your CNC Bender system qualifies for a free upgrade. Please call us for a password to unlock the setup file after you have downloaded the file.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#E29C5D">Beyond One Year - On-Site installation is most likely required</td>
<td bgcolor="#F9EBDE">Please call us to for a quotation to visit your site for an upgrade to your system.</td>
</tr>
</table>

==Contact==
Please contact [[John Esralian]] for upgrade prices and password information.

Benderlink for Eaton Leonard

2007-04-05T14:05:54Z

Jesralian:

[[image:Blinkel_eldatasv_module_2.jpg|right|500px]]

This is a software/hardware system that allows any AICON TubeInspect measuring center to communicate with Eaton Leonard benders that use the legacy EL current loop protocol (Velog, EL-2000, Premier, and Lightspeed).

==How It Works==
This new version of Benderlink communicates with a device attached to your bender called the EL DATA SERVER module. This module is an industrial box that contains a small computer that is designed to perform direct communications through current loop electronics with Eaton Leonard benders. Optionally, we can include wireless electronics that allows you to communicate with any of these benders using standard WiFi technology.

==AICON TubeInspect==

[[image:Aicon_system.jpg|300px]]

The AICON TubeInspect measuring center is a vision system that is designed to measure tubing.

File:Blinkel eldatasv module 2.jpg

2007-04-05T14:05:27Z

Jesralian:

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T16:08:40Z

Jesralian: /* NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level */

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T15:53:04Z

Jesralian: /* NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable */

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T15:51:43Z

Jesralian:

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T15:46:27Z

Jesralian: /* NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level */

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The [[Degrees from Goal]] value was acting as if it were the [[Degrees from Start]] value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the [[Low Level menu]].

The [[I2T servo modules]] used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"[[Programmable Limit Switch]]"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the [[Tube-Support]] Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''[[InitAxes processlist]]''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the [[COMDEF]] line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The [[CIO object]] is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The [[Modbus OpCode]] for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "[[FeedAxisPLS5]]" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique [[Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent]] for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the [[Overall Bending Options]] menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg|450px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Feed-Bend Motion Adjust %
---- 
Floating Point Value
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Feed_Bend_Motion_Adjust_Percent_Closeup.jpg]]
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
A value of '''ZERO''' will cause no adjustment in the Feed motion during Feed Bending.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value BELOW ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''-5''' (negative 5) to adjust the Feed motion during Feed bending by '''negative 5 percent'''.

Use this value will accomodate for...

# Extreme elongation that cause the Feed axis to jump after the motion is complete and the bend dies open. (Larger/stiffer tubes)
# Bowing of the smaller diameter tubes.

Decreasing the value too much will likely cause the tube to pull from the chuck.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ABOVE ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''5''' (positive 5) to move '''5 percent further''' during Feed Bending..

Increasing the value too much will cause the Feed to attempt to press further for final position, not allowing it to come into position.
</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 

=NEW: Radius Level Selection Dialog=

This feature makes it easier to switch bend radius levels in the MANUAL page.

[[image: cncbender_radiuslevel selection.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters=
The [[SetDefaultJogSpeeds]] command controls the DIRECT AXIS JOG SPEEDS for the [[MANUAL page]]. Before this version the SetDefaultJogSpeeds COMDEF could not take in parameters. All values were only controllable in the CIO Dictionary setup software. Now, the value can be adjusted in the '''InitAxes Run''' tab in the Low Level menu. The axis speeds are addressed in order of axis number, Feed, Rotate, Bend, Horizontal Shift:

<tt>SetDefaultJogSpeeds = vel0:75, vel1:20, vel2:5, vel3:50</tt>

Note: Sending parameters to any jog speed COMDEF BEFORE this version of CNC Bender will cause an error.

[[image: InitAxes_Runnn_SetDefaultJpgSpeeds.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=ENHANCED: CNC Processor Log Much Faster=

The processor log in the Processor menu of CNC Bender was optimized to be several times faster than previous version logs. This removes a potential bottleneck jam for information being passed from CNC Processor to CNC Bender.

[[image:cncbender_processor_log.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level=

This new menu allows operators to quickly load either the [[COMDEF Dictionary Editor]] or [[CIO dictionary editor]] from within CNC Bender.

[[image:Cncbender_comdef_cio_menu.jpg ]]

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T15:45:30Z

Jesralian: /* NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters */

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The [[Degrees from Goal]] value was acting as if it were the [[Degrees from Start]] value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the [[Low Level menu]].

The [[I2T servo modules]] used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"[[Programmable Limit Switch]]"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the [[Tube-Support]] Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''[[InitAxes processlist]]''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the [[COMDEF]] line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The [[CIO object]] is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The [[Modbus OpCode]] for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "[[FeedAxisPLS5]]" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique [[Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent]] for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the [[Overall Bending Options]] menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg|450px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Feed-Bend Motion Adjust %
---- 
Floating Point Value
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Feed_Bend_Motion_Adjust_Percent_Closeup.jpg]]
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
A value of '''ZERO''' will cause no adjustment in the Feed motion during Feed Bending.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value BELOW ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''-5''' (negative 5) to adjust the Feed motion during Feed bending by '''negative 5 percent'''.

Use this value will accomodate for...

# Extreme elongation that cause the Feed axis to jump after the motion is complete and the bend dies open. (Larger/stiffer tubes)
# Bowing of the smaller diameter tubes.

Decreasing the value too much will likely cause the tube to pull from the chuck.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ABOVE ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''5''' (positive 5) to move '''5 percent further''' during Feed Bending..

Increasing the value too much will cause the Feed to attempt to press further for final position, not allowing it to come into position.
</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 

=NEW: Radius Level Selection Dialog=

This feature makes it easier to switch bend radius levels in the MANUAL page.

[[image: cncbender_radiuslevel selection.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters=
The [[SetDefaultJogSpeeds]] command controls the DIRECT AXIS JOG SPEEDS for the [[MANUAL page]]. Before this version the SetDefaultJogSpeeds COMDEF could not take in parameters. All values were only controllable in the CIO Dictionary setup software. Now, the value can be adjusted in the '''InitAxes Run''' tab in the Low Level menu. The axis speeds are addressed in order of axis number, Feed, Rotate, Bend, Horizontal Shift:

<tt>SetDefaultJogSpeeds = vel0:75, vel1:20, vel2:5, vel3:50</tt>

Note: Sending parameters to any jog speed COMDEF BEFORE this version of CNC Bender will cause an error.

[[image: InitAxes_Runnn_SetDefaultJpgSpeeds.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=ENHANCED: CNC Processor Log Much Faster=

The processor log in the Processor menu of CNC Bender was optimized to be several times faster than previous version logs. This removes a potential bottleneck jam for information being passed from CNC Processor to CNC Bender.

[[image:cncbender_processor_log.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level=

This new menu allows operators to quickly load either the COMDEF or CIO dictionary editors from within CNC Bender.

[[image:Cncbender_comdef_cio_menu.jpg ]]

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T15:41:10Z

Jesralian: /* NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level */

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The [[Degrees from Goal]] value was acting as if it were the [[Degrees from Start]] value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the [[Low Level menu]].

The [[I2T servo modules]] used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"[[Programmable Limit Switch]]"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the [[Tube-Support]] Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''[[InitAxes processlist]]''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the [[COMDEF]] line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The [[CIO object]] is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The [[Modbus OpCode]] for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "[[FeedAxisPLS5]]" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique [[Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent]] for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the [[Overall Bending Options]] menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg|450px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Feed-Bend Motion Adjust %
---- 
Floating Point Value
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Feed_Bend_Motion_Adjust_Percent_Closeup.jpg]]
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
A value of '''ZERO''' will cause no adjustment in the Feed motion during Feed Bending.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value BELOW ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''-5''' (negative 5) to adjust the Feed motion during Feed bending by '''negative 5 percent'''.

Use this value will accomodate for...

# Extreme elongation that cause the Feed axis to jump after the motion is complete and the bend dies open. (Larger/stiffer tubes)
# Bowing of the smaller diameter tubes.

Decreasing the value too much will likely cause the tube to pull from the chuck.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ABOVE ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''5''' (positive 5) to move '''5 percent further''' during Feed Bending..

Increasing the value too much will cause the Feed to attempt to press further for final position, not allowing it to come into position.
</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 

=NEW: Radius Level Selection Dialog=

This feature makes it easier to switch bend radius levels in the MANUAL page.

[[image: cncbender_radiuslevel selection.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters=
The SetDefaultJogSpeeds command controls the DIRECT AXIS JOG SPEEDS for the MANUAL page. Before this version the SetDefaultJogSpeeds COMDEF could not take in parameters. All values were only controllable in the CIO Dictionary setup software. Now, the value can be adjusted in the '''InitAxes Run''' tab in the Low Level menu. The axis speeds are addressed in order of axis number, Feed, Rotate, Bend, Horizontal Shift:

<tt>SetDefaultJogSpeeds = vel0:75, vel1:20, vel2:5, vel3:50</tt>

Note: Sending parameters to any jog speed COMDEF BEFORE this version of CNC Bender will cause an error.

[[image: InitAxes_Runnn_SetDefaultJpgSpeeds.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=ENHANCED: CNC Processor Log Much Faster=

The processor log in the Processor menu of CNC Bender was optimized to be several times faster than previous version logs. This removes a potential bottleneck jam for information being passed from CNC Processor to CNC Bender.

[[image:cncbender_processor_log.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level=

This new menu allows operators to quickly load either the COMDEF or CIO dictionary editors from within CNC Bender.

[[image:Cncbender_comdef_cio_menu.jpg ]]

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T15:40:21Z

Jesralian: /* NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable */

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The [[Degrees from Goal]] value was acting as if it were the [[Degrees from Start]] value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the [[Low Level menu]].

The [[I2T servo modules]] used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"[[Programmable Limit Switch]]"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the [[Tube-Support]] Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''[[InitAxes processlist]]''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the [[COMDEF]] line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The [[CIO object]] is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The [[Modbus OpCode]] for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "[[FeedAxisPLS5]]" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the Overall Bending Options menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg|450px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Feed-Bend Motion Adjust %
---- 
Floating Point Value
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Feed_Bend_Motion_Adjust_Percent_Closeup.jpg]]
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
A value of '''ZERO''' will cause no adjustment in the Feed motion during Feed Bending.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value BELOW ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''-5''' (negative 5) to adjust the Feed motion during Feed bending by '''negative 5 percent'''.

Use this value will accomodate for...

# Extreme elongation that cause the Feed axis to jump after the motion is complete and the bend dies open. (Larger/stiffer tubes)
# Bowing of the smaller diameter tubes.

Decreasing the value too much will likely cause the tube to pull from the chuck.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ABOVE ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''5''' (positive 5) to move '''5 percent further''' during Feed Bending..

Increasing the value too much will cause the Feed to attempt to press further for final position, not allowing it to come into position.
</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 

=NEW: Radius Level Selection Dialog=

This feature makes it easier to switch bend radius levels in the MANUAL page.

[[image: cncbender_radiuslevel selection.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters=
The SetDefaultJogSpeeds command controls the DIRECT AXIS JOG SPEEDS for the MANUAL page. Before this version the SetDefaultJogSpeeds COMDEF could not take in parameters. All values were only controllable in the CIO Dictionary setup software. Now, the value can be adjusted in the '''InitAxes Run''' tab in the Low Level menu. The axis speeds are addressed in order of axis number, Feed, Rotate, Bend, Horizontal Shift:

<tt>SetDefaultJogSpeeds = vel0:75, vel1:20, vel2:5, vel3:50</tt>

Note: Sending parameters to any jog speed COMDEF BEFORE this version of CNC Bender will cause an error.

[[image: InitAxes_Runnn_SetDefaultJpgSpeeds.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=ENHANCED: CNC Processor Log Much Faster=

The processor log in the Processor menu of CNC Bender was optimized to be several times faster than previous version logs. This removes a potential bottleneck jam for information being passed from CNC Processor to CNC Bender.

[[image:cncbender_processor_log.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level=

This new menu allows operators to quickly load either the COMDEF or CIO dictionary editors from within CNC Bender.

[[image:Cncbender_comdef_cio_menu.jpg ]]

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T15:38:04Z

Jesralian: /* NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable */

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The [[Degrees from Goal]] value was acting as if it were the [[Degrees from Start]] value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the [[Low Level menu]].

The [[I2T servo modules]] used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"[[Programmable Limit Switch]]"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the [[Tube-Support]] Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the Overall Bending Options menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg|450px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Feed-Bend Motion Adjust %
---- 
Floating Point Value
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Feed_Bend_Motion_Adjust_Percent_Closeup.jpg]]
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
A value of '''ZERO''' will cause no adjustment in the Feed motion during Feed Bending.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value BELOW ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''-5''' (negative 5) to adjust the Feed motion during Feed bending by '''negative 5 percent'''.

Use this value will accomodate for...

# Extreme elongation that cause the Feed axis to jump after the motion is complete and the bend dies open. (Larger/stiffer tubes)
# Bowing of the smaller diameter tubes.

Decreasing the value too much will likely cause the tube to pull from the chuck.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ABOVE ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''5''' (positive 5) to move '''5 percent further''' during Feed Bending..

Increasing the value too much will cause the Feed to attempt to press further for final position, not allowing it to come into position.
</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 

=NEW: Radius Level Selection Dialog=

This feature makes it easier to switch bend radius levels in the MANUAL page.

[[image: cncbender_radiuslevel selection.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters=
The SetDefaultJogSpeeds command controls the DIRECT AXIS JOG SPEEDS for the MANUAL page. Before this version the SetDefaultJogSpeeds COMDEF could not take in parameters. All values were only controllable in the CIO Dictionary setup software. Now, the value can be adjusted in the '''InitAxes Run''' tab in the Low Level menu. The axis speeds are addressed in order of axis number, Feed, Rotate, Bend, Horizontal Shift:

<tt>SetDefaultJogSpeeds = vel0:75, vel1:20, vel2:5, vel3:50</tt>

Note: Sending parameters to any jog speed COMDEF BEFORE this version of CNC Bender will cause an error.

[[image: InitAxes_Runnn_SetDefaultJpgSpeeds.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=ENHANCED: CNC Processor Log Much Faster=

The processor log in the Processor menu of CNC Bender was optimized to be several times faster than previous version logs. This removes a potential bottleneck jam for information being passed from CNC Processor to CNC Bender.

[[image:cncbender_processor_log.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level=

This new menu allows operators to quickly load either the COMDEF or CIO dictionary editors from within CNC Bender.

[[image:Cncbender_comdef_cio_menu.jpg ]]

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T15:35:19Z

Jesralian: /* REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue */

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The [[Degrees from Goal]] value was acting as if it were the [[Degrees from Start]] value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

The I2T servo modules used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"Programmable Limit Switch"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the Tube-Support Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the Overall Bending Options menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg|450px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Feed-Bend Motion Adjust %
---- 
Floating Point Value
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Feed_Bend_Motion_Adjust_Percent_Closeup.jpg]]
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
A value of '''ZERO''' will cause no adjustment in the Feed motion during Feed Bending.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value BELOW ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''-5''' (negative 5) to adjust the Feed motion during Feed bending by '''negative 5 percent'''.

Use this value will accomodate for...

# Extreme elongation that cause the Feed axis to jump after the motion is complete and the bend dies open. (Larger/stiffer tubes)
# Bowing of the smaller diameter tubes.

Decreasing the value too much will likely cause the tube to pull from the chuck.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ABOVE ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''5''' (positive 5) to move '''5 percent further''' during Feed Bending..

Increasing the value too much will cause the Feed to attempt to press further for final position, not allowing it to come into position.
</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 

=NEW: Radius Level Selection Dialog=

This feature makes it easier to switch bend radius levels in the MANUAL page.

[[image: cncbender_radiuslevel selection.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters=
The SetDefaultJogSpeeds command controls the DIRECT AXIS JOG SPEEDS for the MANUAL page. Before this version the SetDefaultJogSpeeds COMDEF could not take in parameters. All values were only controllable in the CIO Dictionary setup software. Now, the value can be adjusted in the '''InitAxes Run''' tab in the Low Level menu. The axis speeds are addressed in order of axis number, Feed, Rotate, Bend, Horizontal Shift:

<tt>SetDefaultJogSpeeds = vel0:75, vel1:20, vel2:5, vel3:50</tt>

Note: Sending parameters to any jog speed COMDEF BEFORE this version of CNC Bender will cause an error.

[[image: InitAxes_Runnn_SetDefaultJpgSpeeds.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=ENHANCED: CNC Processor Log Much Faster=

The processor log in the Processor menu of CNC Bender was optimized to be several times faster than previous version logs. This removes a potential bottleneck jam for information being passed from CNC Processor to CNC Bender.

[[image:cncbender_processor_log.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level=

This new menu allows operators to quickly load either the COMDEF or CIO dictionary editors from within CNC Bender.

[[image:Cncbender_comdef_cio_menu.jpg ]]

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T15:34:41Z

Jesralian: /* NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable */

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The Degrees from Goal value was acting as if it were the Degrees from Start value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

The I2T servo modules used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"Programmable Limit Switch"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the Tube-Support Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the Overall Bending Options menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg|450px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Feed-Bend Motion Adjust %
---- 
Floating Point Value
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Feed_Bend_Motion_Adjust_Percent_Closeup.jpg]]
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
A value of '''ZERO''' will cause no adjustment in the Feed motion during Feed Bending.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value BELOW ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''-5''' (negative 5) to adjust the Feed motion during Feed bending by '''negative 5 percent'''.

Use this value will accomodate for...

# Extreme elongation that cause the Feed axis to jump after the motion is complete and the bend dies open. (Larger/stiffer tubes)
# Bowing of the smaller diameter tubes.

Decreasing the value too much will likely cause the tube to pull from the chuck.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ABOVE ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''5''' (positive 5) to move '''5 percent further''' during Feed Bending..

Increasing the value too much will cause the Feed to attempt to press further for final position, not allowing it to come into position.
</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 

=NEW: Radius Level Selection Dialog=

This feature makes it easier to switch bend radius levels in the MANUAL page.

[[image: cncbender_radiuslevel selection.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters=
The SetDefaultJogSpeeds command controls the DIRECT AXIS JOG SPEEDS for the MANUAL page. Before this version the SetDefaultJogSpeeds COMDEF could not take in parameters. All values were only controllable in the CIO Dictionary setup software. Now, the value can be adjusted in the '''InitAxes Run''' tab in the Low Level menu. The axis speeds are addressed in order of axis number, Feed, Rotate, Bend, Horizontal Shift:

<tt>SetDefaultJogSpeeds = vel0:75, vel1:20, vel2:5, vel3:50</tt>

Note: Sending parameters to any jog speed COMDEF BEFORE this version of CNC Bender will cause an error.

[[image: InitAxes_Runnn_SetDefaultJpgSpeeds.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=ENHANCED: CNC Processor Log Much Faster=

The processor log in the Processor menu of CNC Bender was optimized to be several times faster than previous version logs. This removes a potential bottleneck jam for information being passed from CNC Processor to CNC Bender.

[[image:cncbender_processor_log.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level=

This new menu allows operators to quickly load either the COMDEF or CIO dictionary editors from within CNC Bender.

[[image:Cncbender_comdef_cio_menu.jpg ]]

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T15:33:58Z

Jesralian: /* NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level */

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The Degrees from Goal value was acting as if it were the Degrees from Start value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

The I2T servo cards used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"Programmable Limit Switch"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the Tube-Support Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the Overall Bending Options menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg|450px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Feed-Bend Motion Adjust %
---- 
Floating Point Value
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Feed_Bend_Motion_Adjust_Percent_Closeup.jpg]]
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
A value of '''ZERO''' will cause no adjustment in the Feed motion during Feed Bending.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value BELOW ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''-5''' (negative 5) to adjust the Feed motion during Feed bending by '''negative 5 percent'''.

Use this value will accomodate for...

# Extreme elongation that cause the Feed axis to jump after the motion is complete and the bend dies open. (Larger/stiffer tubes)
# Bowing of the smaller diameter tubes.

Decreasing the value too much will likely cause the tube to pull from the chuck.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ABOVE ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''5''' (positive 5) to move '''5 percent further''' during Feed Bending..

Increasing the value too much will cause the Feed to attempt to press further for final position, not allowing it to come into position.
</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 

=NEW: Radius Level Selection Dialog=

This feature makes it easier to switch bend radius levels in the MANUAL page.

[[image: cncbender_radiuslevel selection.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters=
The SetDefaultJogSpeeds command controls the DIRECT AXIS JOG SPEEDS for the MANUAL page. Before this version the SetDefaultJogSpeeds COMDEF could not take in parameters. All values were only controllable in the CIO Dictionary setup software. Now, the value can be adjusted in the '''InitAxes Run''' tab in the Low Level menu. The axis speeds are addressed in order of axis number, Feed, Rotate, Bend, Horizontal Shift:

<tt>SetDefaultJogSpeeds = vel0:75, vel1:20, vel2:5, vel3:50</tt>

Note: Sending parameters to any jog speed COMDEF BEFORE this version of CNC Bender will cause an error.

[[image: InitAxes_Runnn_SetDefaultJpgSpeeds.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=ENHANCED: CNC Processor Log Much Faster=

The processor log in the Processor menu of CNC Bender was optimized to be several times faster than previous version logs. This removes a potential bottleneck jam for information being passed from CNC Processor to CNC Bender.

[[image:cncbender_processor_log.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level=

This new menu allows operators to quickly load either the COMDEF or CIO dictionary editors from within CNC Bender.

[[image:Cncbender_comdef_cio_menu.jpg ]]

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T15:33:02Z

Jesralian: /* NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters */

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The Degrees from Goal value was acting as if it were the Degrees from Start value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

The I2T servo cards used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"Programmable Limit Switch"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the Tube-Support Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the Overall Bending Options menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg|450px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Feed-Bend Motion Adjust %
---- 
Floating Point Value
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Feed_Bend_Motion_Adjust_Percent_Closeup.jpg]]
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
A value of ZERO will cause no adjustment in the Feed motion during Feed Bending.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value BELOW ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter -5 (negative 5) to adjust the Feed motion during Feed bending by '''negative 5 percent'''.

Use this value will accomodate for...

# Extreme elongation that cause the Feed axis to jump after the motion is complete and the bend dies open. (Larger/stiffer tubes)
# Bowing of the smaller diameter tubes.

Decreasing the value too much will likely cause the tube to pull from the chuck.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ABOVE ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''5''' (positive 5) to move '''5 percent further''' during Feed Bending..

Increasing the value too much will cause the Feed to attempt to press further for final position, not allowing it to come into position.
</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 

=NEW: Radius Level Selection Dialog=

This feature makes it easier to switch bend radius levels in the MANUAL page.

[[image: cncbender_radiuslevel selection.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters=
The SetDefaultJogSpeeds command controls the DIRECT AXIS JOG SPEEDS for the MANUAL page. Before this version the SetDefaultJogSpeeds COMDEF could not take in parameters. All values were only controllable in the CIO Dictionary setup software. Now, the value can be adjusted in the '''InitAxes Run''' tab in the Low Level menu. The axis speeds are addressed in order of axis number, Feed, Rotate, Bend, Horizontal Shift:

<tt>SetDefaultJogSpeeds = vel0:75, vel1:20, vel2:5, vel3:50</tt>

Note: Sending parameters to any jog speed COMDEF BEFORE this version of CNC Bender will cause an error.

[[image: InitAxes_Runnn_SetDefaultJpgSpeeds.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=ENHANCED: CNC Processor Log Much Faster=

The processor log in the Processor menu of CNC Bender was optimized to be several times faster than previous version logs. This removes a potential bottleneck jam for information being passed from CNC Processor to CNC Bender.

[[image:cncbender_processor_log.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level=

This new menu allows operators to quickly load either the COMDEF or CIO dictionary editors from within CNC Bender.

[[image:Cncbender_comdef_cio_menu.jpg ]]

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T15:32:18Z

Jesralian:

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The Degrees from Goal value was acting as if it were the Degrees from Start value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

The I2T servo cards used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"Programmable Limit Switch"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the Tube-Support Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the Overall Bending Options menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg|450px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Feed-Bend Motion Adjust %
---- 
Floating Point Value
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Feed_Bend_Motion_Adjust_Percent_Closeup.jpg]]
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
A value of ZERO will cause no adjustment in the Feed motion during Feed Bending.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value BELOW ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter -5 (negative 5) to adjust the Feed motion during Feed bending by '''negative 5 percent'''.

Use this value will accomodate for...

# Extreme elongation that cause the Feed axis to jump after the motion is complete and the bend dies open. (Larger/stiffer tubes)
# Bowing of the smaller diameter tubes.

Decreasing the value too much will likely cause the tube to pull from the chuck.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ABOVE ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''5''' (positive 5) to move '''5 percent further''' during Feed Bending..

Increasing the value too much will cause the Feed to attempt to press further for final position, not allowing it to come into position.
</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 

=NEW: Radius Level Selection Dialog=

This feature makes it easier to switch bend radius levels in the MANUAL page.

[[image: cncbender_radiuslevel selection.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters=
The SetDefaultJogSpeeds command controls the DIRECT AXIS JOG SPEEDS for the MANUAL page. Before this version the SetDefaultJogSpeeds COMDEF could not take in parameters. All values were only controllable in the CIO Dictionary setup software. Now, the value can be adjusted in the Init Axis tab in the Low Level menu. The axis speeds are addressed in order of axis number, Feed, Rotate, Bend, Horizontal Shift:

<tt>SetDefaultJogSpeeds = vel0:75, vel1:20, vel2:5, vel3:50</tt>

Note: Sending parameters to any jog speed COMDEF BEFORE this version of CNC Bender will cause an error.

[[image: InitAxes_Runnn_SetDefaultJpgSpeeds.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=ENHANCED: CNC Processor Log Much Faster=

The processor log in the Processor menu of CNC Bender was optimized to be several times faster than previous version logs. This removes a potential bottleneck jam for information being passed from CNC Processor to CNC Bender.

[[image:cncbender_processor_log.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level=

This new menu allows operators to quickly load either the COMDEF or CIO dictionary editors from within CNC Bender.

[[image:Cncbender_comdef_cio_menu.jpg ]]

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

File:InitAxes Runnn SetDefaultJpgSpeeds.jpg

2007-04-03T15:31:08Z

Jesralian:

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T15:26:13Z

Jesralian: /* NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level */

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The Degrees from Goal value was acting as if it were the Degrees from Start value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

The I2T servo cards used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"Programmable Limit Switch"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the Tube-Support Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the Overall Bending Options menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg|450px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Feed-Bend Motion Adjust %
---- 
Floating Point Value
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Feed_Bend_Motion_Adjust_Percent_Closeup.jpg]]
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
A value of ZERO will cause no adjustment in the Feed motion during Feed Bending.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value BELOW ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter -5 (negative 5) to adjust the Feed motion during Feed bending by '''negative 5 percent'''.

Use this value will accomodate for...

# Extreme elongation that cause the Feed axis to jump after the motion is complete and the bend dies open. (Larger/stiffer tubes)
# Bowing of the smaller diameter tubes.

Decreasing the value too much will likely cause the tube to pull from the chuck.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Using a Value of ABOVE ZERO
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
For example, enter '''5''' (positive 5) to move '''5 percent further''' during Feed Bending..

Increasing the value too much will cause the Feed to attempt to press further for final position, not allowing it to come into position.
</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 

=NEW: Radius Level Selection Dialog=

This feature makes it easier to switch bend radius levels in the MANUAL page.

[[image: cncbender_radiuslevel selection.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters=
The SetDefaultJogSpeeds command controls the DIRECT AXIS JOG SPEEDS for the MANUAL page. Before this version the SetDefaultJogSpeeds COMDEF could not take in parameters. All values were only controllable in the CIO Dictionary setup software. Now, the value can be adjusted in the Init Axis tab in the Low Level menu. The axis speeds are addressed in order of axis number, Feed, Rotate, Bend, Horizontal Shift:

<tt>SetDefaultJogSpeeds = vel0:75, vel1:20, vel2:5, vel3:50</tt>

Note: Sending parameters to any jog speed COMDEF BEFORE this version of CNC Bender will cause an error.

 
 
 

=ENHANCED: CNC Processor Log Much Faster=

The processor log in the Processor menu of CNC Bender was optimized to be several times faster than previous version logs. This removes a potential bottleneck jam for information being passed from CNC Processor to CNC Bender.

[[image:cncbender_processor_log.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level=

This new menu allows operators to quickly load either the COMDEF or CIO dictionary editors from within CNC Bender.

[[image:Cncbender_comdef_cio_menu.jpg ]]

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

File:Feed Bend Motion Adjust Percent Closeup.jpg

2007-04-03T15:14:51Z

Jesralian:

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T15:04:18Z

Jesralian:

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The Degrees from Goal value was acting as if it were the Degrees from Start value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

The I2T servo cards used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"Programmable Limit Switch"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the Tube-Support Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the Overall Bending Options menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Radius Level Selection Dialog=

This feature makes it easier to switch bend radius levels in the MANUAL page.

[[image: cncbender_radiuslevel selection.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters=
The SetDefaultJogSpeeds command controls the DIRECT AXIS JOG SPEEDS for the MANUAL page. Before this version the SetDefaultJogSpeeds COMDEF could not take in parameters. All values were only controllable in the CIO Dictionary setup software. Now, the value can be adjusted in the Init Axis tab in the Low Level menu. The axis speeds are addressed in order of axis number, Feed, Rotate, Bend, Horizontal Shift:

<tt>SetDefaultJogSpeeds = vel0:75, vel1:20, vel2:5, vel3:50</tt>

Note: Sending parameters to any jog speed COMDEF BEFORE this version of CNC Bender will cause an error.

 
 
 

=ENHANCED: CNC Processor Log Much Faster=

The processor log in the Processor menu of CNC Bender was optimized to be several times faster than previous version logs. This removes a potential bottleneck jam for information being passed from CNC Processor to CNC Bender.

[[image:cncbender_processor_log.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level=

This new menu allows operators to quickly load either the COMDEF or CIO dictionary editors from within CNC Bender.

[[image:Cncbender_comdef_cio_menu.jpg ]]

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

File:Cncbender comdef cio menu.jpg

2007-04-03T15:03:42Z

Jesralian:

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T15:02:12Z

Jesralian: /* NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level */

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The Degrees from Goal value was acting as if it were the Degrees from Start value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

The I2T servo cards used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"Programmable Limit Switch"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the Tube-Support Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the Overall Bending Options menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Radius Level Selection Dialog=

This feature makes it easier to switch bend radius levels in the MANUAL page.

[[image: cncbender_radiuslevel selection.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters=
The SetDefaultJogSpeeds command controls the DIRECT AXIS JOG SPEEDS for the MANUAL page. Before this version the SetDefaultJogSpeeds COMDEF could not take in parameters. All values were only controllable in the CIO Dictionary setup software. Now, the value can be adjusted in the Init Axis tab in the Low Level menu. The axis speeds are addressed in order of axis number, Feed, Rotate, Bend, Horizontal Shift:

<tt>SetDefaultJogSpeeds = vel0:75, vel1:20, vel2:5, vel3:50</tt>

Note: Sending parameters to any jog speed COMDEF BEFORE this version of CNC Bender will cause an error.

 
 
 

=ENHANCED: CNC Processor Log Much Faster=

The processor log in the Processor menu of CNC Bender was optimized to be several times faster than previous version logs. This removes a potential bottleneck jam for information being passed from CNC Processor to CNC Bender.

[[image:cncbender_processor_log.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level=

This new menu allows operators to quickly load either the COMDEF or CIO dictionary editors from within CNC Bender.

[[image:Cncbender_comdef-cio menu.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T15:01:08Z

Jesralian:

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The Degrees from Goal value was acting as if it were the Degrees from Start value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

The I2T servo cards used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"Programmable Limit Switch"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the Tube-Support Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the Overall Bending Options menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Radius Level Selection Dialog=

This feature makes it easier to switch bend radius levels in the MANUAL page.

[[image: cncbender_radiuslevel selection.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters=
The SetDefaultJogSpeeds command controls the DIRECT AXIS JOG SPEEDS for the MANUAL page. Before this version the SetDefaultJogSpeeds COMDEF could not take in parameters. All values were only controllable in the CIO Dictionary setup software. Now, the value can be adjusted in the Init Axis tab in the Low Level menu. The axis speeds are addressed in order of axis number, Feed, Rotate, Bend, Horizontal Shift:

<tt>SetDefaultJogSpeeds = vel0:75, vel1:20, vel2:5, vel3:50</tt>

Note: Sending parameters to any jog speed COMDEF BEFORE this version of CNC Bender will cause an error.

 
 
 

=ENHANCED: CNC Processor Log Much Faster=

The processor log in the Processor menu of CNC Bender was optimized to be several times faster than previous version logs. This removes a potential bottleneck jam for information being passed from CNC Processor to CNC Bender.

[[image:cncbender_processor_log.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Added the COMDEF/CIO Tab Menu in Low Level=

This new menu allows operators to quickly load either the COMDEF or CIO dictionary editors from within CNC Bender.

[[image:cncbender_comdef-cio_menu.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

File:Cncbender comdef-cio menu.jpg

2007-04-03T15:01:02Z

Jesralian:

File:Cncbender processor log.jpg

2007-04-03T14:59:47Z

Jesralian:

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T14:57:50Z

Jesralian:

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The Degrees from Goal value was acting as if it were the Degrees from Start value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

The I2T servo cards used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"Programmable Limit Switch"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the Tube-Support Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the Overall Bending Options menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg|450px]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Radius Level Selection Dialog=

This feature makes it easier to switch bend radius levels in the MANUAL page.

[[image: cncbender_radiuslevel selection.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: SetDefaultJogSpeeds now Receives Velocity Parameters=
The SetDefaultJogSpeeds command controls the DIRECT AXIS JOG SPEEDS for the MANUAL page. Before this version the SetDefaultJogSpeeds COMDEF could not take in parameters. All values were only controllable in the CIO Dictionary setup software. Now, the value can be adjusted in the Init Axis tab in the Low Level menu. The axis speeds are addressed in order of axis number, Feed, Rotate, Bend, Horizontal Shift:

<tt>SetDefaultJogSpeeds = vel0:75, vel1:20, vel2:5, vel3:50</tt>

Note: Sending parameters to any jog speed COMDEF BEFORE this version of CNC Bender will cause an error.

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

File:Cncbender radiuslevel selection.jpg

2007-04-03T14:56:02Z

Jesralian:

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T14:53:46Z

Jesralian: /* NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level */

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The Degrees from Goal value was acting as if it were the Degrees from Start value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

The I2T servo cards used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"Programmable Limit Switch"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the Tube-Support Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the Overall Bending Options menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg|450px]]

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T14:53:09Z

Jesralian:

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The Degrees from Goal value was acting as if it were the Degrees from Start value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

The I2T servo cards used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"Programmable Limit Switch"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the Tube-Support Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent For EACH Radius Level=

This feature was available as a single value for all bend radius levels. Now a unique Feed-Bend Motion Adjust Percent for each radius level is available. This will allow for different elongation on the different dies on the same job. These new options are in the Overall Bending Options menu of the BENDING tab menu.

[[image: feed-bend_motion_adjust_multiple_radii.jpg]]

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

File:Feed-bend motion adjust multiple radii.jpg

2007-04-03T14:52:56Z

Jesralian:

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-03T14:50:20Z

Jesralian:

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The Degrees from Goal value was acting as if it were the Degrees from Start value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

The I2T servo cards used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"Programmable Limit Switch"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the Tube-Support Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

[[image:ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg]]

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

[[image:i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg]]

 
 
 

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

File:I2t moduleinterface pls axis1.jpg

2007-04-03T14:49:34Z

Jesralian:

File:Ciodictionary opcode 2013 setup.jpg

2007-04-03T14:46:55Z

Jesralian:

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-02T20:25:46Z

Jesralian: /* NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable */

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The Degrees from Goal value was acting as if it were the Degrees from Start value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

The I2T servo cards used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"Programmable Limit Switch"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the Tube-Support Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

(use image: ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg)

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

(use image: i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg)

 
 
 

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg|450px]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-02T20:25:21Z

Jesralian: /* NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable */

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The Degrees from Goal value was acting as if it were the Degrees from Start value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

The I2T servo cards used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"Programmable Limit Switch"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the Tube-Support Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: <tt>FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500</tt>

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:
 
Word 1 value... 
- is 0 to set output 1 
- is 1 to set output 2 
- is 2 to set output 3 
- is 3 to set output 4 
- is 4 to set output 5 
- is 5 to set output 6 
- is 6 to set output 7 
- is 7 to set output 8 
 
Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

(use image: ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg)

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

(use image: i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg)

 
 
 

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg|450px]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-02T20:23:01Z

Jesralian:

[[Image:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg|right|350px]]

__TOC__

=REVISION Information=

10-20070330, March 30, 2007
 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Issue=

The Degrees from Goal value was acting as if it were the Degrees from Start value. This has been repaired.

 
 
 

=NEW: Servo Module Programmable Switch Logic is now Controllable=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

The I2T servo cards used on CNC Bender systems have a feature called '''"Programmable Limit Switch"'''. A programmable limit switch is controlled by two positions along or around an axis. The first position is the LOW and the second position is the HIGH. The low and high values are floating point values. There are eight programmable limit switches per servo axis. The first use of this feature is the Tube-Support Up/Down setting. See the Tube-Support Location section for an example and details for how to use the programmable limit switch values.

 
 
 

=NEW: Tube Support Location is now Programmable=

The '''tube-support up/down location''' relative to the Feed axis can now be changed at the CNC Bender operator station. It is changed in the '''InitAxes processlist''' in the Low Level menu. Every time the axes are initialized, CNC Bender sets this value. It can be changed by adjusting the COMDEF line: FeedAxisPLS5 = LSL0:0, LSU0:1500

The LSL parameter is reserved for the '''Limit Switch''' Lower value. This is where the output for the tube support switches to active. The appropriate value is usually a Feed axis value of 0 units (millimeters). The LSU parameter is reserved for the Limit Switch Upper value. The appropriate value is the position to control at which forward feed position the tube support begins to drop. The value is always indicated in millimeters. Floating point values are allowed. The integer value after the LSL or LSU indicates the index position of the CIO inside the COMDEF. In this case, the index is 0, which is the first position in the list of CIO objects.

The CIO object is a SERVO MODULE COMMAND. The Modbus OpCode for setting programmable limit switches is 2013 for the first axis in a card, and 2014 for the second axis in a card. See the CIO library's "FeedAxisPLS5" CIO object to see how to setup a new CIO that an address any programmable limit switch. The first word value controls which output to address:

Word 1 value...
- is 0 to set output 1
- is 1 to set output 2
- is 2 to set output 3
- is 3 to set output 4
- is 4 to set output 5
- is 5 to set output 6
- is 6 to set output 7
- is 7 to set output 8

Words 2 and 3 are set aside for the low value. The LSL parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.
Words 4 and 5 are set aside for the high value The LSU parameter stuffs values into these two words in a process list line.

(use image: ciodictionary_opcode_2013_setup.jpg)

The programmable limit switch values can be monitored using the I2T Module Interface software. Use the Programmable Limit Switches feature.

(use image: i2t_moduleinterface_pls_axis1.jpg)

 
 
 

=NEW: Automatic Shutdown for BENDER SYSTEM=

[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown.jpg|450px]]

A new Automatic Shutdown process is initiated when a loss of TCP/IP connection to any top hat module around the bender is discovered. This allows for a much-improved and smoother bender shutdown process.

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">

<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
OLD SHUTDOWN PROCESS
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The older process required that Windows be turned off using the Start menu. Then the operator opened the back of the operator station to switch the station be opened and the MinuteMan MN350 powered down.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
NEW SHUTDOWN PROCESS for CNC BENDER
---- 
</td>

<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The shutdown new process is much easier...
[[image:Cncbender_automaticshutdown_dialog.jpg|400px]] 

# Press the E-stop on the operator station.
# Power down the bender.
# CNC Bender will sense a loss of TCP/IP communication and propose a shutdown in 15 seconds. (This shutdown can be overridden by the operator if he decides to stop the shutdown of CNC Bender.)
# The CNC Bender UPS (inside the operator station) will initiate Windows shutdown after 60 seconds of loss of power. (This has been verified for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
# The CNC Bender UPS will power down 90 seconds after Windows was shutdown.

[[image:Minuteman mn350.jpg|right|400px]]

(Total shutdown time: Approximately 3 minutes)

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Replacement of "Auto Heal"
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
The AUTO HEAL process was designed to attempt to re-connect any lost TCP/IP connection between the operator station and the various modules around the bender.
 
This feature had only limited benefit, so it was replaced by the AUTO SHUTDOWN feature that senses if the bender power has been shutdown at the electronics enclosure.
</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
Setup of MinuteMan PowerCenter Software
---- 
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR POWERCENTER Software
 
[[image:Minuteman_powercenter.jpg|300px]]

# Shutdown Windows in 60 seconds
# Begin verbal warning in 30 seconds
# Repeat verbal warning every 10 seconds

</td>
</tr>

</table>

 
 
 
 

=NEW: User Interface SKINS=

CNC Bender now allows users to enter the User Interface tab menu in the Low Level menu.

[[image:Cncbender_userinterface_menu.jpg|350px]]

# Enter the Low Level menu
# Choose the User Interface menu
# Choose a skin name from the skin list (Click on the image at the right to see the list of skins)

 
 
 

This shows three examples of different skins in CNC Bender ProControl:

[[image:cncbender_skin1.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin2.jpg|350px]] 
[[image:cncbender_skin3.jpg|350px]] 

 
 
 

=REPAIRED: Pressure Die Boost Inhibit Zones Logic for Multi-Bending=

The multi-bending feature allows for retracting the pressure die multiple times during one bend. The pressure die inhibit zone logic would not always work correctly when the multi-bending feature was enabled. This a logic issue has been repaired.

[[image:Cncbender_pdboost_inhibit.jpg]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: CNC Bender Speed Control Redesigned=

The new CNC Bender speed control is designed to be easier to use than the older spin buttons. This fixes the issue of operators having difficulty pressing the up-down arrows to control the speed.

[[image:Cncbender_speed_control1.jpg|200px]]
[[image:Cncbender_speed_control2.jpg|200px]]

 
 
 
 

=NEW: Dynamic Options Redraw Redesign=

The Dynamic Options controls have been redesigned so that they no longer flash on the screen when moving the option selection up or down in the Dynamic Options list. 
[[image:Cncbender_do_updownbuttons.jpg|350px]]
 
 
 

=REPAIR: Axis Monitor Dialog Display=

The Axis Monitor dialog no longer displays and freezes on the screen at CNC Bender startup. 
[[image:Cncbender_axismonitor.jpg]]
 
 
 
 

=NEW: PreCommands for LOAD or START=

These new [[Dynamic Options]] allow operators to enable a custom [[COMDEF]] (Command Definition) before either the [[Load Position]] or the [[Start Position]] moves in the [[Process List]] for bending. Use this feature to enable/disable [[actuators]] just before either of these moves occur in the [[Process List]].

===User-Definable and therefore Flexible===
Because these reference general [[COMDEF]] files ('''PreCommand_LoadPosition''' and '''PreCommand_StartPosition''') the motion or action that these PreCommands perform can be adjusted to fit the application by anyone familiar with using the [[COMDEF.exe]] and [[CIO.exe]] programs.

For example, it would take only a few minutes to reconfigure CNC Bender to actuate several new outputs, then watch for any number of inputs in either of these [[COMDEF]] commands. '''''No new programming from Advanced Tubular is required to adjust these commands.'''''

[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand2.jpg|550px]]

<table cellpadding="15" width = 550>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Load Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_LoadPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Load position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_LoadPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Load position.

</td>
</tr>

<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#abbad1" width=150>
PreCommand Start Position
---- 
Enable / Disable
</td>
<td bgcolor="#e3e4f5">
[[image:Cncbender_option_precommand3.jpg]]

Enable this option to insert the PreCommand_StartPosition COMDEF in the process list immediately before the Feed axis move to Start position command is issued in the list.
 
The PreCommand_StartPosition command can be modified to activate/deactivate custom actuators immediately before the carriage is moved to the Start position.

</td>
</tr>
</table>

CNC Bender ProControl 10-20070330

2007-04-02T20:10:14Z

Jesralian:

File:CNC Bender 10-20070331 Splash.jpg

2007-04-02T20:09:22Z

Jesralian: