Difference between revisions of "VTube STAR SVNet Bender Communications"
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− | This page describes the use of the VTube-LASER to STAR bender new data setup and corrections using the STAR SVNet protocol.<br><br> | + | This page describes the use of the VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER to STAR bender new data setup and corrections using the STAR SVNet protocol.<br><br> |
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− | + | [[VTube-STEP]] and [[VTube-LASER]] use a modified Supravision Network protocol to send new part data and bender part corrections to STAR EVO benders.<br><br> | |
− | [[VTube-LASER]] | + | We call the protocol "STAR SVNet". It runs through a standard network connection - wired or wireless.<br><br> |
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− | [[image: | + | [[image:vtl_v2.9.11_communicating with STAR banner.png|500px]] |
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− | = | + | =STAR SVNet Data Protocol Information= |
These are important facts to know about this protocol. | These are important facts to know about this protocol. | ||
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− | * The | + | * The STAR SVNet protocol is network protocol. It can be setup over a network or for use with a thumb drive.<br><br> |
− | * The | + | * The protocol can be used to send NEW part data or CORRECTED data to the bender.<br><br> |
− | * | + | * Unlike the standard SVNet protocol, the STAR SVNet protocol is unidirectional. Data only flows from VTube to the STAR.<br><br> |
− | * Th reason it is unidirectional is because the | + | * Th reason it is unidirectional is because the STAR control is not designed to respond to VTube-LASER RECALLS during bender correction.<br><br> |
− | * Therefore, the RECALL button in the VTube-LASER Bender Setup window is always disabled with the | + | * Therefore, the RECALL button in the VTube-LASER Bender Setup window is always disabled with the STAR SVNet protocol.<br><br> |
− | * The | + | * The STAR SVNet protocol requires that the operator ensure that the pre-correction data in the blue columns matches the current STAR bender data before corrections are sent (Orange columns) to the bender. VTube-LASER will warn the operator of this in a simple dialog before the SEND is completed. |
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− | ===STEP 2: Setup the Benderlink Network Grid for | + | ===STEP 2: Setup the Benderlink Network Grid for STAR SVNet Protocol=== |
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− | #Choose an unused row in the grid for a new | + | #Choose an unused row in the grid for a new STAR bender setup.<br><br> |
#Assign a bender name that will help operators identify which bender this is. This text will be displayed at the top of the Bender Setup menu.<br><br> | #Assign a bender name that will help operators identify which bender this is. This text will be displayed at the top of the Bender Setup menu.<br><br> | ||
− | #Assign the | + | #Assign the STAR SVNet protocol.<br><br> |
− | #Enter the path to the shared drive or folder in the NetPath field. This path should point to the | + | #Enter the path to the shared drive or folder in the NetPath field. This path should point to the network folder that will receive Supravision files from VTube. (The value shown on the screen is only an example.)<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> | #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 | + | #If the STAR bender rotates the check/collet Clockwise positive, then select YES in the CW Rotation Positive cell.<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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− | [[image: | + | [[image:vtl_2.9.11_benderlink setup for STAR.png|700px]] |
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− | =[[image:vtube-laser_logo_1.96.png|200px]] How to SEND CORRECTION Data to the | + | =[[image:vtube-laser_logo_1.96.png|200px]] How to SEND CORRECTION Data to the STAR Control from VTube-LASER= |
===STEP 1 - Bend the Tube=== | ===STEP 1 - Bend the Tube=== | ||
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− | Bend the tube in the | + | Bend the tube in the STAR bender.<br><br> |
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− | [[image: | + | [[image:STAR EVO Bender 2.png|700px]] |
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− | [[image:Vtube-imc screen romer arm.png| | + | [[image:Vtube-imc screen romer arm.png|600px]]<br><br> |
− | [[image:VTube-LASER UNISON Inspection Result.png| | + | [[image:VTube-LASER UNISON Inspection Result.png|600px]] |
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− | [[image:VTube-LASER UNISON Click on Bender Setup.png| | + | [[image:VTube-LASER UNISON Click on Bender Setup.png|600px]]<br><br> |
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Set the correct bender number at the top of the window.<br><br> | Set the correct bender number at the top of the window.<br><br> | ||
You can select up to 100 different benders.<br><br> | You can select up to 100 different benders.<br><br> | ||
− | The Bender Protocol should say " | + | The Bender Protocol should say "STAR SVNet". (This assumes that you have already configured VTube's Benderlink in the Systems Options as described in the previous section.) |
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===STEP 6 - OPTIONAL STEP - You Can Manually Change the ADJUSTMENT Values=== | ===STEP 6 - OPTIONAL STEP - You Can Manually Change the ADJUSTMENT Values=== | ||
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If you want to, it is even possible to invert the rotation direction to keep the tube from hitting the bender during rotations. | If you want to, it is even possible to invert the rotation direction to keep the tube from hitting the bender during rotations. | ||
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− | [[image:vtl_v2.9. | + | [[image:vtl_v2.9.11 STAR Manually Adjust Correction Values.png|600px]]<br><br> |
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− | ===STEP 7 - Send Corrections to the | + | ===STEP 7 - Send Corrections to the STAR=== |
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− | Press "Auto SEND Bender CORRECTIONS" | + | Press "Auto SEND Bender CORRECTIONS" to send the orange column data to the bender. |
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− | [[image:vtl_v2.9. | + | [[image:vtl_v2.9.11_star_send_corrections.png|600px]]<br><br> |
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− | ===STEP 8 - | + | |
+ | ===STEP 8 - Confirm that the Blue Column Data is Correct=== | ||
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− | A window should appear for a few seconds indicating that the | + | VTube-LASER will ask you to confirm that the original blue-column data matches the data in the STAR bender. |
+ | <td> | ||
+ | [[image:vtl_v2.9.11_star_send_corrections_check_blue_column_data.png|600px]]<br><br> | ||
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+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
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+ | ===STEP 9 - The SEND to BENDER Complete Window=== | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=10> | ||
+ | <tr valign=top> | ||
+ | <td width=300> | ||
+ | A window should appear for a few seconds indicating that the send to the Bender is complete.<br><br> | ||
You can allow this window to close on its own in a few seconds, or press the close button to close it immediately. | You can allow this window to close on its own in a few seconds, or press the close button to close it immediately. | ||
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− | [[image:vtl_v2.9. | + | [[image:vtl_v2.9.11 STAR Send Adjusted Complete.png|600px]]<br><br> |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | ===STEP | + | ===STEP 10 - IMPORT the Correction Data at the STAR Control=== |
− | <table | + | <table cellpadding=10> |
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− | <td width= | + | <td width=300> |
− | Move to the | + | Move to the STAR control and import the file using the steps in the import document from STAR TECHNOLOGY:<br><br> |
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− | + | [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/Importing%20Supravision%20files%20to%20the%20STAR%20bender%20control.pdf STAR Import Supravision File Steps File (PDF)]<br><br> | |
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+ | In this example, the file to import is the SVFILE01.S2B file created by VTube. The number in the file will match the bender number. | ||
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− | [[image: | + | [[image:STARScreen1.png|600px]]<br> |
</td> | </td> | ||
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− | </td> | + | </table> |
+ | |||
+ | ===STEP 11 - REPEAT STEPS 1 THROUGH 10=== | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=10> | ||
+ | <tr valign=top> | ||
+ | <td width=300> | ||
+ | Bend the corrected tube starting in 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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− | [[image: | + | [[image:STAR EVO Bender 2.png|700px]] |
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
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+ | =[[image:vtube-step_logo_2.png|200px]] How to SEND NEW Data to the STAR Control from VTube-STEP= | ||
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+ | VTube-STEP is used for sending NEW bender setup data to the STAR bender. You can import solid model data (STEP or IGES), or manually enter centerline coordinates or bender data. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===STEP 1 - Import the Tube=== | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=10> | ||
+ | <tr valign=top> | ||
+ | <td width=300> | ||
+ | Import the nominal tube data into VTube-STEP using the VTube-STEP model collection process.<br><br> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | [[image:vts_2.9.11_STAR_Model_Collection.png|600px]] | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | ===STEP 2 - Send the Data to the Bender=== | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=10> | ||
<tr valign=top> | <tr valign=top> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=300> |
− | + | Use the Bender Setup menu to send the data to the bender. | |
− | |||
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− | [[image: | + | [[image:vts_2.9.11_STAR_BenderOutput.png|600px]]<br><br> |
− | + | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | ===STEP 3 - The SEND to BENDER Complete Window=== | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=10> | ||
+ | <tr valign=top> | ||
+ | <td width=300> | ||
+ | A window should appear for a few seconds indicating that the send to the Bender is complete.<br><br> | ||
+ | You can allow this window to close on its own in a few seconds, or press the close button to close it immediately. | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | [[image:vtl_v2.9.11 STAR Send New Complete.png|600px]]<br><br> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | ===STEP | + | ===STEP 4 - IMPORT the Correction Data at the STAR Control=== |
+ | |||
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<table cellpadding=10> | <table cellpadding=10> | ||
<tr valign=top> | <tr valign=top> | ||
<td width=300> | <td width=300> | ||
− | + | Move to the STAR control and import the file using the steps in the import document from STAR TECHNOLOGY:<br><br> | |
+ | |||
+ | [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/Importing%20Supravision%20files%20to%20the%20STAR%20bender%20control.pdf STAR Import Supravision File Steps File (PDF)]<br><br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | In this example, the file to import is the SVFILE01.S2B file created by VTube. The number in the file will match the bender number. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
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− | [[image: | + | [[image:STARScreen1.png|600px]]<br> |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
Latest revision as of 20:30, 23 July 2018
This page describes the use of the VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER to STAR bender new data setup and corrections using the STAR SVNet protocol. |
Back to VTube-LASER
Network Protocol
VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER use a modified Supravision Network protocol to send new part data and bender part corrections to STAR EVO benders. |
STAR SVNet Data Protocol Information
These are important facts to know about this protocol.
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BENDERLINK SETUP STEPS FOR VTUBE-LASER
STEP 1: Enter the SYSTEM OPTIONS Menu in VTube
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STEP 2: Setup the Benderlink Network Grid for STAR SVNet Protocol
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How to SEND CORRECTION Data to the STAR Control from VTube-LASER
STEP 1 - Bend the Tube
Bend the tube in the STAR bender. |
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. |
STEP 4 - Choose the BENDER NUMBER
Set the correct bender number at the top of the window. |
STEP 5 - COPY the Data from VTube-LASER's Main Memory
If this is the first correction, then the Bender Setup screen may show no data. If this is the case, then it is necessary to update the Bender Setup screen from VTube-LASER's main memory like this:
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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 Corrections to the STAR
Press "Auto SEND Bender CORRECTIONS" to send the orange column data to the bender. |
STEP 8 - Confirm that the Blue Column Data is Correct
VTube-LASER will ask you to confirm that the original blue-column data matches the data in the STAR bender. |
STEP 9 - The SEND to BENDER Complete Window
A window should appear for a few seconds indicating that the send to the Bender is complete. |
STEP 10 - IMPORT the Correction Data at the STAR Control
Move to the STAR control and import the file using the steps in the import document from STAR TECHNOLOGY: STAR Import Supravision File Steps File (PDF) In this example, the file to import is the SVFILE01.S2B file created by VTube. The number in the file will match the bender number. |
STEP 11 - REPEAT STEPS 1 THROUGH 10
Bend the corrected tube starting in Step 1, then measure it again (Step 2) and follow the rest of the steps until the part is within tolerance. |
How to SEND NEW Data to the STAR Control from VTube-STEP
VTube-STEP is used for sending NEW bender setup data to the STAR bender. You can import solid model data (STEP or IGES), or manually enter centerline coordinates or bender data.
STEP 1 - Import the Tube
Import the nominal tube data into VTube-STEP using the VTube-STEP model collection process. |
STEP 2 - Send the Data to the Bender
Use the Bender Setup menu to send the data to the bender. |
STEP 3 - The SEND to BENDER Complete Window
A window should appear for a few seconds indicating that the send to the Bender is complete. |
STEP 4 - IMPORT the Correction Data at the STAR Control
Move to the STAR control and import the file using the steps in the import document from STAR TECHNOLOGY: STAR Import Supravision File Steps File (PDF) In this example, the file to import is the SVFILE01.S2B file created by VTube. The number in the file will match the bender number. |
Other Pages
- See VTube-LASER
- See VTube-STEP
- See UNISON for information on UNISON benders