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#Enter the IP address in the PING IP ADDRESS field if it is a fixed field. (This is not required. It allows VTube to ping the address to see if the network location is active before trying to open communications.)<br><br> | #Enter the IP address in the PING IP ADDRESS field if it is a fixed field. (This is not required. It allows VTube to ping the address to see if the network location is active before trying to open communications.)<br><br> | ||
#If the Crippa rotates the Clockwise positive, then select YES in the CW Rotation Positive cell.<br><br> | #If the Crippa rotates the Clockwise positive, then select YES in the CW Rotation Positive cell.<br><br> | ||
− | #The "Ignore Incoming Linear Unit" setting is optional. This will not allow the CRIPPA to change the linear units in VTube-LASER if they are different.<br><br> | + | #The "Ignore Incoming Linear Unit" setting is optional. This will not allow the CRIPPA to change the linear units in VTube-LASER if they are different.<br><br>'''SOME CRIPPA BENDERS ALWAYS SEND DATA IN MILLIMETERS - EVEN IF THE LINEAR UNIT SETTING IN THE FILE IS SET TO INCHES. THIS SETTING MUST BE ENABLED TO OVERCOME THAT ISSUE. IF THIS IS THE CASE, THEN IT ALSO IMPORTANT TO RECALL WITH VTUBE-LASER SET TO MILLIMETERS.'''<br><br> |
#Press Close to save the settings. VTube will save these values to a persistent configuration file that will not change unless you change them in this grid. | #Press Close to save the settings. VTube will save these values to a persistent configuration file that will not change unless you change them in this grid. | ||
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+ | Be sure the that the Part Number value is the same as the part name in the CRIPPA control. The CRIPPA will not return data unless it recognizes the part number.<br><br> | ||
+ | Remember that the CRIPPA UII will only return data from the part that is SAVED TO THE DISK. It will not return UNSAVED data in the UII screen.<br><br> | ||
In the '''Bidirectional Communication''' menu on the right, click on RECALL.<br><br> | In the '''Bidirectional Communication''' menu on the right, click on RECALL.<br><br> | ||
− | + | RECALLING data is a critical step during correction. If a RECALL is not performed before a CORRECTION, then VTube may not be able make adjustments to the correct starting YBC data. Be sure to perform this step before performing the CORRECTION step below. | |
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[[image:VTube-LASER CRIPPA RECALL LRA.png|400px]]<br><br> | [[image:VTube-LASER CRIPPA RECALL LRA.png|400px]]<br><br> | ||
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Click on AUTO SEND. This will send the ORANGE columns to the CRIPPA bender.<br><br> | Click on AUTO SEND. This will send the ORANGE columns to the CRIPPA bender.<br><br> | ||
To be sure that a RECALL has recently been performed, VTube will show a CRIPPA CORRECTIONS NOTES as a reminder.<br><br> | To be sure that a RECALL has recently been performed, VTube will show a CRIPPA CORRECTIONS NOTES as a reminder.<br><br> | ||
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[[image:VTube-LASER CRIPPA Send Orange Column Data.png|400px]]<br><br> | [[image:VTube-LASER CRIPPA Send Orange Column Data.png|400px]]<br><br> | ||
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− | ===STEP | + | ===STEP 8 - The SEND ADJUSTED Window=== |
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− | + | A window should appear for a few seconds indicating that the Send to the Bender is complete.<br><br> | |
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− | ===STEP | + | ===STEP 9 - SAVE the New Data at the CRIPPA UII Software=== |
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− | + | Move to the CRIPPA control. CRIPPA will ask for confirmation to update when it receives the incoming data. Say "Yes".<br><br> | |
+ | If you don't see this green banner, then communications did not occur. You will need to trouble-shoot the connection to make it work.<br><br> | ||
+ | The YBC data will change to match the data that was sent from VTube. You can compare a few values to be sure the data was updated properly.<br><br> | ||
+ | The VTube-LASER SEND will only update the UII data on the CRIPPA screen. (Remember: CRIPPA only returns data from the file - see "RECALL" above.) This new data that the CRIPPA UII screen just received from VTube-LASER must be SAVED to the disk and compiled to take effect.<br><br> | ||
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− | + | Bend the tube in the CRIPPA (Step 1) then measure it again (Step 2) and follow the rest of the steps until the part is within tolerance. | |
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==Other Pages== | ==Other Pages== |
Latest revision as of 03:10, 12 January 2018
This page describes the setup and use of the VTube to CRIPPA Supravision file communications for newer CRIPPA benders that have the SVNET protocol. Descriptions for VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER is included. |
Protocol
VTube-STEP can send data directly to the CRIPPA UII software YBC values. |
STEPS TO SETUP FOR COMPUTER NETWORKING
These steps will require connecting two computers using network cabling. Some of the steps require CRIPPA or Advanced Tubular technical assistance.
STEP 1: Plug in Cable 2 In The CRIPPA HMI Computer
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STEP 2: Plug The Other End of the Cable Into A Network Switch
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STEP 3: Allow a Technician to Configure the CRIPPA and the VTube Computers
These steps require technician-level assistance from CRIPPA or Advanced Tubular Technologies.
The technician will...
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STEP 4: Enable Supravision Communications in the CRIPPA UII Interface
The technician will...
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STEP 5: Test the Network Connection on the VTube Computer
These steps require technician-level assistance from CRIPPA or Advanced Tubular Technologies.
Test the network connection at the VTube computer using the Windows File Explorer.
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BENDERLINK SETUP STEPS FOR VTUBE-STEP AND VTUBE-LASER
You can perform this setup from VTube-STEP or VTube-LASER. The steps are identical in both.
STEP 1: Enter the SYSTEM OPTIONS Menu in VTube
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STEP 2: Setup the Benderlink Network Grid for CRIPPA Supravision Network Protocol
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HOW TO SEND AND RECALL DATA FROM VTUBE-STEP AND VTUBE-LASER
How to SEND MASTER XYZ Data to the CRIPPA Control from VTube-STEP
You can import data or models into VTube-STEP then send the calculated LRA bender data to the CRIPPA bender using the VTube BENDER OUTPUT menu.
STEP 1 - Use the BENDER OUTPUT Menu
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STEP 2 - SAVE the Data at the CRIPPA UII Software
CRIPPA will ask for confirmation to update when it receives the incoming data. Say "Yes". |
STEP 3 - SAVE and COMPILE
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How to SEND MASTER LRA Data to the CRIPPA Control from VTube-LASER
You can also send the new LRA data from the VTube-LASER BENDER SETUP menu to the CRIPPA bender using the VTube Bender Output menu.
Press the "BENDER SETUP button in the Navigation Pane. |
STEP 2 - Choose the BENDER NUMBER
Set the correct bender number at the top of the window. |
STEP 3 - Setup the Bender Setup Data in this WINDOW
This is for first-time setup for a new part. Data in this window is separate from data in the main VTube-LASER window, so it is necessary to bring data into this window when performing first-time setup of a part. This ensures that the correct data is sent to the CRIPPA.
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STEP 3 - Send data to the CRIPPA BENDER
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STEP 4 - The Send to Bender Complete Window
A window indicating that data was sent should appear for a few seconds then disappear automatically. |
STEP 5 - SAVE the Data at the CRIPPA UII Software
Move to the CRIPPA control. CRIPPA will ask for confirmation to update when it receives the incoming data. Say "Yes". |
How to SEND CORRECTION Data to the CRIPPA Control from VTube-LASER
STEP 1 - Bend the Tube
Bend the tube in the CRIPPA. |
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. |
For dual screen systems, VTube-LASER will let you press the Switch Screens button in the upper right corner in order to move the Bender Setup window to the second screen like this: |
STEP 4 - Choose the BENDER NUMBER
Set the correct bender number at the top of the window. |
STEP 5 - RECALL CRIPPA YBC data
Be sure the that the Part Number value is the same as the part name in the CRIPPA control. The CRIPPA will not return data unless it recognizes the part number. |
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 the CORRECTION Values to the CRIPPA
Click on AUTO SEND. This will send the ORANGE columns to the CRIPPA bender.
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STEP 8 - The SEND ADJUSTED Window
A window should appear for a few seconds indicating that the Send to the Bender is complete. |
STEP 9 - SAVE the New Data at the CRIPPA UII Software
Move to the CRIPPA control. CRIPPA will ask for confirmation to update when it receives the incoming data. Say "Yes". |
STEP 10 - REPEAT STEPS 1 THROUGH 9
Bend the tube in the CRIPPA (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 CRIPPA for information on CRIPPA benders