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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] ENHANCED - Updated Eaton Leonard Protocol Handling===
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This Benderlink now communicates with Eaton Leonard measuring centers using our new current-loop technology that is compatible with the Eaton Leonard legacy protocol.  The new engine for communication handling is much improved over older versions.
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW - New Help and Manual===
 
===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW - New Help and Manual===
  
The manual and help system are completely rewritten with much more detail that includes
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The manual and help system are completely rewritten with new information that includes...
  
 
* how to install Benderlink
 
* how to install Benderlink
 
* how to install the Benderlink Ethernet Module
 
* how to install the Benderlink Ethernet Module
* how to use the software
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* how to use the software - in much more depth
  
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW - Merge Data Suggestion Notifications===
 
  
Benderlink now suggests that a merge to BLM file take place after a '''part number change:'''
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[http://advancedtubular.com/blink_blm/help_html/ Read the online HELP]<br>
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Benderlink now suggests that a merge to BLM file take place after a '''Supravision file import:'''
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW - Edit the BLM YBC Data Before Sending the Corrected Data to the Bender===
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This new capability allows the user to fine-tune the corrections before they are sent to the BLM.  For example, a 270 degree rotation can be switched to a -90 degree rotation with the press of an inversion button.
 
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] New - Check for Matching Part Number - Either ON or OFF===
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This new feature allows you indicate whether you want the part number to match between the BLM and measuringc enter:
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*UNCHECK: to setup new parts and ignore the part number during transmission.
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*CHECK: To prevent accidental mixing of two parts by making the two systems pay attention to the part name.<br><br>
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] REPAIR - Checkbox value for "Always use BLM Filename as Internal Part Number" - Saves to Main Memory===
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] New - Confirmation PING for the Benderlink Module===
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This allows Benderlink to check for a PING response from a Benderlink Ethernet Module.  If the Benderlink Ethernet Module responds to a PING, then it is ready for communication with Benderlink.  This test makes testing networks much easier.<br><br>
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Benderlink now saves the setting of the "Always use BLM Filename as Internal Part Number" checkbox back to main memory.  In the previous version, the change to unchecked was never stored in main memory.
 
 
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] New - Setup and Diagnostic Utilities for the Benderlink Ethernet Module===
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The Benderlink Ethernet Module support software is included in the interface of Benderlink for easy access.<br><br>
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] New - Date and Time in Status Bar===
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The current date and time are now always displayed in the status bar<br><br>
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==Other Pages==
 
==Other Pages==

Latest revision as of 08:19, 17 April 2009

Benderlink blm logo.jpg

Blm e-bend76.jpg


Check.jpg NEW - Completely Redesigned Interface

The interface has been updated and reorganized for easier reading with many new features for ease-of-use.


Blinkblm v4.jpg

  • New - Quick Load and Merge BLM Buttons
  • New - Large LED numbers that indicate, in real-time, the byte count coming or going.
  • New - Large Monitor speed button for switching between MONITOR ON/OFF for waiting on measuring center commands.
  • New - Four new Date/Time labels show when data was last transmitted in any direction
  • New - Attention Grabber Logs that flash when the operator should know that something important just happened in the logs




Check.jpg ENHANCED - Updated Eaton Leonard Protocol Handling

This Benderlink now communicates with Eaton Leonard measuring centers using our new current-loop technology that is compatible with the Eaton Leonard legacy protocol. The new engine for communication handling is much improved over older versions.


Vector tube data center.jpg

Check.jpg NEW - New Help and Manual

The manual and help system are completely rewritten with new information that includes...

  • how to install Benderlink
  • how to install the Benderlink Ethernet Module
  • how to use the software - in much more depth

Blinkblm help.jpg




Read the online HELP
Blinkblm online help.jpg




Check.jpg NEW - Edit the BLM YBC Data Before Sending the Corrected Data to the Bender

This new capability allows the user to fine-tune the corrections before they are sent to the BLM. For example, a 270 degree rotation can be switched to a -90 degree rotation with the press of an inversion button.
Blinkblm editdata.jpg

Blinkblm editdata2.jpg

Check.jpg New - Check for Matching Part Number - Either ON or OFF

This new feature allows you indicate whether you want the part number to match between the BLM and measuringc enter:

  • UNCHECK: to setup new parts and ignore the part number during transmission.
  • CHECK: To prevent accidental mixing of two parts by making the two systems pay attention to the part name.

Blinkblm checkformatching part number.jpg



Check.jpg New - Confirmation PING for the Benderlink Module

This allows Benderlink to check for a PING response from a Benderlink Ethernet Module. If the Benderlink Ethernet Module responds to a PING, then it is ready for communication with Benderlink. This test makes testing networks much easier.

Blinkblm confirmationping.jpgBlink ethernet module vector benderside 600.jpg



Check.jpg New - Setup and Diagnostic Utilities for the Benderlink Ethernet Module

The Benderlink Ethernet Module support software is included in the interface of Benderlink for easy access.

Blinkblm newsetupmenu.jpg



Check.jpg New - Date and Time in Status Bar

The current date and time are now always displayed in the status bar

Blinkblm datetime status.jpg

Other Pages