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Revision as of 20:59, 5 July 2018
This page describes the use of the VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER to HERBER bender NEW PART Setup using the HERBER SOLD protocol. |
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Network Protocol
The protocol used is called "HERBER SOL" and runs through a standard network connection - wired or wireless. |
HERBER SOL Data Protocol Information
These are important facts to know about this protocol.
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BENDERLINK SETUP STEPS FOR VTUBE-LASER and VTUBE-STEP
The setup steps for LASER and STEP are the same.
STEP 1: Enter the SYSTEM OPTIONS Menu in VTube
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STEP 2: Setup the Benderlink Network Grid for HERBER MES Protocol
Important Note: It may seem confusing to setup for the HERBER MES protocol in this grid when you are using the SOL protocol. However, VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER understand that you intend to use the SOL and MES protocols together for the same bender. If you are using VTube-STEP without VTube-LASER, then please follow these instructions
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How to SEND NEW PART Data to the HERBER Control from VTube-STEP
STEP 1 - IMPORT or ENTER THE TUBE SHAPE
Import or enter the data for the Parametric tube shape. |
STEP 2 - In the EXPORT MENU PRESS HERBER SOL BUTTON
Click on IMPORT/EXPORT in the Navigation Pane, then scroll to the HERBER SOL File button and press it. |
STEP 3 - SETUP OPTIONS IN the HERBER SOL EXPORT WINDOW and SAVE THE SOL FILE
You can choose any options you want in this menu. For HERBER benders that we have worked with, the Positive Rotations Move Clockwise option should be left unchecked. If you have not setup the Sprinback variables, then skip that option. The Display File option is to allow to see inside the file created after it is saved to the file path. |
STEP 5 - IMPORT the SOL FILE INTO the HERBER CONTROL
Import the SOL file into the HERBER control, then setup and bend the part. |
STEP 5 - COPY the Data from VTube-LASER's Main Memory
If this is the first correction, then the Bender Setup screen may show no data. If this is the case, then it is necessary to update the Bender Setup screen from VTube-LASER's main memory like this:
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STEP 6 - OPTIONAL STEP - You Can Manually Change the ADJUSTMENT Values
You can manually change the ADJUSTMENT values before sending corrections if you want to. Some users like to set the first and last Length adjustment to zero in order to keep the start position of the carriage in the same place - for when they have extra length on the ends. |
STEP 7 - Send Corrections to the HERBER
Press "Auto SEND Bender CORRECTIONS". VTube-LASER will let you select a path, then save a MES file to that path. |
STEP 8 - The SEND to BENDER Complete Window
A window should appear for a few seconds indicating that the Send to the Bender is complete. |
STEP 9 - IMPORT the Correction Data at the HERBER Control
Move to the HERBER control and follow these steps:
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STEP 10 - REPEAT STEPS 1 THROUGH 9
Bend the corrected tube starting in Step 1, then measure it again (Step 2) and follow the rest of the steps until the part is within tolerance. |
How to SEND CORRECTION Data to the HERBER Control from VTube-LASER
STEP 1 - Bend the Tube
Bend the tube in the HERBER bender. |
STEP 2 - Measure the tube with VTube-LASER
Measure and align the tube to determine if it qualifies by falling within the envelope tolerance for the tube shape. |
STEP 3 - Enter BENDER SETUP
Click on the BENDER SETUP button in the Navigation Pane. |
STEP 4 - Choose the BENDER NUMBER
Set the correct bender number at the top of the window. |
STEP 5 - COPY the Data from VTube-LASER's Main Memory
If this is the first correction, then the Bender Setup screen may show no data. If this is the case, then it is necessary to update the Bender Setup screen from VTube-LASER's main memory like this:
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STEP 6 - OPTIONAL STEP - You Can Manually Change the ADJUSTMENT Values
You can manually change the ADJUSTMENT values before sending corrections if you want to. Some users like to set the first and last Length adjustment to zero in order to keep the start position of the carriage in the same place - for when they have extra length on the ends. |
STEP 7 - Send Corrections to the HERBER
Press "Auto SEND Bender CORRECTIONS". VTube-LASER will let you select a path, then save a MES file to that path. |
STEP 8 - The SEND to BENDER Complete Window
A window should appear for a few seconds indicating that the Send to the Bender is complete. |
STEP 9 - IMPORT the Correction Data at the HERBER Control
Move to the HERBER control and follow these steps:
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STEP 10 - REPEAT STEPS 1 THROUGH 9
Bend the corrected tube starting in Step 1, then measure it again (Step 2) and follow the rest of the steps until the part is within tolerance. |
Other Pages
- See VTube-LASER
- See VTube-STEP
- See UNISON for information on UNISON benders