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− | * Use the Utilities / Measuring Center menu to setup the path that Supravision Network will use for communications. | + | * Use the Utilities / Measuring Center menu to setup the path that Supravision Network will use for communications.<br><br> |
− | * Use the Machine Parameters / General Options to setup the correct bender number. | + | * Use the Machine Parameters / General Options to setup the correct bender number.<br><br> |
− | * The G2 does not need to be in the Measuring Center menu to communicate. However, that menu includes a log that displays the time of the last data transmission. If there are errors, then this is where they will be listed. So it is beneficial to change to that menu before communications. | + | * The G2 does not need to be in the Measuring Center menu to communicate. However, that menu includes a log that displays the time of the last data transmission. If there are errors, then this is where they will be listed. So it is beneficial to change to that menu before communications.<br><br> |
The following rules apply for communication using the Supravision Network protocol: | The following rules apply for communication using the Supravision Network protocol: | ||
* To correct an existing part in the bender, the part must be saved in the BendPro database, and must be the active part.<br><br> | * To correct an existing part in the bender, the part must be saved in the BendPro database, and must be the active part.<br><br> | ||
− | * The part number must have no spaces. The G2 controls will parse the part number so that all letters after the first space are deleted. For example: "01234 REV0" will be trimmed to "01234". If this new part number does not exist, then the G2 control will ask if you want to import a new part. | + | * The part number must have no spaces. The G2 controls will parse the part number so that all letters after the first space are deleted. For example: "01234 REV0" will be trimmed to "01234". If this new part number does not exist, then the G2 control will ask if you want to import a new part.<br><br> |
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Revision as of 14:44, 9 October 2013
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BendPro is a popular bender software package used by multiple bender OEMs in the industry. There are two versions commonly used: G1 and G2
This is a BendPro G2 control on a Horn bender.
About BendPro Measuring Center Communications
BendPro uses Supravision Network communications as a standard for communications. Communications are straight-forward, efficient, and very fast.
The BendPro can be setup to communicate with:
- FARO ScanArms running our VTube-LASER software
- FARO arms using FARO CAM2 software using our Benderlink for FARO software
How to Check if Communications is Possible
G2 Version
The Supravision link is sold by Current Tech as an option. It's important to verify that this option is switched on when discovering if a BendPro G2 is ready for communication. Click on the Utilities pulldown menu, then click on the Measuring Machine Interface option. |
G1 Version
Verify that this option is switched on when discovering if a BendPro G1 is ready for communication. Click on Edit Menu button, then click on the button with the measuring center on it. |
Communications Notes
G2 Version
The following rules apply for communication using the Supravision Network protocol:
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Other
- See also VTube-LASER
- See also Benderlink for FARO