CNC Bender v10-20071120

CHANGES to CNC BENDER

Redesigned Processor Menu

The CNC Processor menu is redesigned to include 5 new tab menus.

Menu: Incoming Messages

The INCOMING MESSAGES menu now allows you to show an extended history log:

Menu: Machine Lube

The new MACHINE LUBE tab has new controls and features:



The machine lube setup is control from the CNCProcessor.cfg file in the c:\cnc\config folder.



New Features in Machine Lube	Description
Use Pulse or Constant Output	This indicator shows how CNC Processor is set to handle the output point for the machine lube. The output can be toggled on and off (pulse) or switched on for the entire period of lube (constant). This value is controlled in the Machine Lube section of the CNCProcessor.cfg file: [Machine Lube] Pulse Machine Lube Pump= 0 A value of 1 indicates PULSE. A value of 0 indicates CONSTANT. CONSTANT is the default setting.
Watch for input to indicate lube complete	This indicator shows how CNC Processor is set to determine if the machine lube is completed. If an input is examined to determine if the machine lube is complete, then CNC Processor will activate the output for the duration entered in the setup, then begin examining the input indicated in the configuration. This value is controlled in the Machine Lube section of the CNCProcessor.cfg file: [Machine Lube] Watch For Machine Lube Complete Input= 1 A value of 1 indicates watch for INPUT after the duration. A value of 0 indicates only run for the DURATION. See below for how to set the input name.
CIO Input Name to Watch for Lube Complete	The input name is set in the CIO section of CNCProcessor.cfg: [CIO] CIO Name of Input Machine Lube Complete=Input_MachineLubeComplete_End

Menu: Zones / Dies

The ZONES / DIES menu shows the current Interference Zones and Die value setup that has been transferred to CNC Processor:

Menu: Actions / Commands

The ACTIONS / COMMANS menu now shows buttons that will allow for actions and commands to be sent to CNC Processor:





New Features in Actions / Commands	Description
Show CIO Setup	This new button sends a command to CNC Processor requesting a report of the current CIO name setup. Use this to confirm that the CIO names are setup in CNCProcessor.cfg properly.

Menu: Machine Life

The MACHINE LIFE menu shows the total number of bend arm motions currently on a bender. This includes all bend motion - both mo

New General Dynamic Option - PD Set Pressure

If this option is enabled, then the PD Set Pressure Output Points are enabled using the new SetPDPressureOutputPoints command.

Changed Terminology

The following terms are changed in CNC Bender user interface:

	ORIGINAL	NEW
	In Low Level Tangent to Collet Face	In Low Level Machine Length
	In Run Page Complete Cycle Time	In Run Page Production Cycle Time

CHANGES to CNC PROCESSOR

Optimized for Win2000 or WinXP

This CNC Processor recognizes the current operating system and optimizes the loop for each operating system.

How to UPGRADE

CNC Bender User Interface for ProControl

If your operator station contains one of the versions listed below, then they can be upgraded through simple self-installation:

• CNC Bender v10-20071003
• CNC Bender v10-20070928
• CNC Bender v10-20070920
• CNC Bender v10-20070726b
• CNC Bender v10-20070803
• CNC Bender v10-20070828
• CNC Bender v10-20070914

See our CNC Bender Upgrade Policy page for details regarding the charges for the upgrade software.

Download the setup file by clicking on this link.
This setup file requires a password to run. Please contact John Esralian for upgrade prices and password information.

For instructions on how to install the file see: How to Install a CNC Bender Upgrade