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See [http://advancedtubular.com/customers/cncbender/page-downloads/v12-20130722.html CNC Bender Customer Service Page] for an update.
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See [http://advancedtubular.com/customers/cncbender/page-downloads/v12-20130723.html CNC Bender Customer Service Page] for an update.
  
 
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This new feature allows selected COMDEFs to run in the processlist without pausing during CYCLE HOLD.  The reason for this new capability is that some customers require that their benders be equipped with palm buttons that must be held during any part of the bending with pinch-point motion.<br><br>
 
This new feature allows selected COMDEFs to run in the processlist without pausing during CYCLE HOLD.  The reason for this new capability is that some customers require that their benders be equipped with palm buttons that must be held during any part of the bending with pinch-point motion.<br><br>
 
For example, the Allen Bradley 800Z Zero Force Touch Buttons can be installed on the left and right side of control.<br><br>
 
For example, the Allen Bradley 800Z Zero Force Touch Buttons can be installed on the left and right side of control.<br><br>
There are points in the cycle where it is necessary to grasp the part and open the dies to remove the part from the bender.  However, removing hands from the touch buttons to remove the part puts the part into cycle hold.  The commands that examine the RELEASE button and open the dies can be programmed to ignore CYCLE HOLD in order to open the dies in CYCLE HOLD.<br><br>
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With manual unloading, there are points in the cycle where it is necessary to grasp the part and open the dies to remove the part from the bender.  However, removing hands from the touch buttons to remove the part puts the part into CYCLE HOLD.  The commands that examine the RELEASE button and open the dies can be programmed to ignore CYCLE HOLD in order to open the dies in CYCLE HOLD.<br><br>
Another benefit of this capability is that commands that wait and watch, illuminate buttons and indicators, or set outputs without moving actuators can be working even during CYCLE HOLD.  This speeds the process by letting the non-motion commands to continue to run.
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Another benefit of this capability is that commands that wait and watch, illuminate buttons/lights, or set outputs without moving actuators can be working even during CYCLE HOLD.  This speeds the process by letting the non-motion commands to continue to run even in CYCLE HOLD.
  
 
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* This version of CNC Bender has a decreased input check time from 125 ms to 16 ms for faster response time.<br><br>
 
* This version of CNC Bender has a decreased input check time from 125 ms to 16 ms for faster response time.<br><br>
* This version has repaired logic issue with BEGIN condition inputs that would cause Commands to show incompleted inputs with edge detection when they were completed.<br><br>
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* This version has repaired logic issue with BEGIN condition inputs that would cause Commands to show incompleted inputs when they were completed.<br><br>
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* This version has repaired logic for an issue with edge-detection for inputs.<br><br>
 
* This version allows the input for Master Power ON to be either a BEGIN or END style input without causing the bender to to never drop out of AUTO mode.<br><br>
 
* This version allows the input for Master Power ON to be either a BEGIN or END style input without causing the bender to to never drop out of AUTO mode.<br><br>
 
* The version allows the Safety Relay ON to be either a BEGIN or END style input without a causing the bender to never drop out of AUTO mode.<br><br>
 
* The version allows the Safety Relay ON to be either a BEGIN or END style input without a causing the bender to never drop out of AUTO mode.<br><br>

Latest revision as of 12:25, 24 July 2013

v12-20130723

Cncv12procontrol withteachmode.jpg


See CNC Bender Customer Service Page for an update.

Check.jpg NEW: Any Command (COMDEF) can be taught to ignore Cycle Hold

This new feature allows selected COMDEFs to run in the processlist without pausing during CYCLE HOLD. The reason for this new capability is that some customers require that their benders be equipped with palm buttons that must be held during any part of the bending with pinch-point motion.

For example, the Allen Bradley 800Z Zero Force Touch Buttons can be installed on the left and right side of control.

With manual unloading, there are points in the cycle where it is necessary to grasp the part and open the dies to remove the part from the bender. However, removing hands from the touch buttons to remove the part puts the part into CYCLE HOLD. The commands that examine the RELEASE button and open the dies can be programmed to ignore CYCLE HOLD in order to open the dies in CYCLE HOLD.

Another benefit of this capability is that commands that wait and watch, illuminate buttons/lights, or set outputs without moving actuators can be working even during CYCLE HOLD. This speeds the process by letting the non-motion commands to continue to run even in CYCLE HOLD.

Allenbradley-zeroforce-palmbuttons installed.png

Check.jpg NEW: COMDEF Editor Allows Ignoring Cycle Holds in Commands

The COMDEF Editor allows setup technicians to indicate which COMDEFs can safely ignore CYCLE HOLDS

Cncbender v12-2013023 comdef editor.png


Check.jpg Other Changes

  • This version of CNC Bender has a decreased input check time from 125 ms to 16 ms for faster response time.

  • This version has repaired logic issue with BEGIN condition inputs that would cause Commands to show incompleted inputs when they were completed.

  • This version has repaired logic for an issue with edge-detection for inputs.

  • This version allows the input for Master Power ON to be either a BEGIN or END style input without causing the bender to to never drop out of AUTO mode.

  • The version allows the Safety Relay ON to be either a BEGIN or END style input without a causing the bender to never drop out of AUTO mode.

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