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# In VTube: Measure a part.<br><br> | # In VTube: Measure a part.<br><br> | ||
− | # In VTube: Save the | + | # In VTube: Save the MEASURED part data (not the MASTER part data) to a Supravison file using the File/Export feature in the Measured menu.<br><br> |
# In YLM Control: Load the same Supravision file into the control using the CORRECTION button.<br><br> | # In YLM Control: Load the same Supravision file into the control using the CORRECTION button.<br><br> | ||
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Revision as of 22:03, 14 September 2018
VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER Support for YLM Benders
VTube-STEP can export Supravision data to YLM benders. |
The Principles for Sending Data to YLM
The process works like this:
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Basic Network Setup
For networking VTube-LASER computer to a YLM bender control, setup a method where one computer can see where the other computer has placed the files. If your bender control cannot log into the company network for read/write privileges, then just share a folder on the YLM operator station hard drive, and allow VTube to save the measured data in that folder. |
Using VTube-LASER to send NEW MASTER Data to YLM Benders
The connection the bender is made with standard network connection, and a shared folder location between the VTube computer and the operator station computer. For a NEW TUBE, the YLM takes in VTube MASTER Supravision LRA data in a Supravision file.
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Follow these steps at VTube-LASER to Send a NEW TUBE SETUP to a YLM Bender
STEP 1 |
Follow these steps at the YLM CONTROL to import the MASTER data from VTube-LASER
STEP 1
In the YLM control, clear the YBC data. (Note:Clearing is optional. It is not always necessary - but seems to keep data from overlapping between older and newer setups.) |
STEP 2
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STEP 3
In the lower right corner of the screen, select the drive and path then explore for and select the $$$ file that was created by VTube-LASER. |
STEP 4
In the YLM YBC menu, click on IMPORT. (Do not click "COMPARE" - as that is for corrections.) |
STEP 5
Press the Exit menu close button in the lower right corner of the screen. |
STEP 6
In order to exit the YBC screen, you might need to double tap on the teach mode button in order to turn on teach mode. Then double tap on the sequences icon on the top of the sequences column. Reset the sequences. |
VTube-LASER CORRECTION Steps for YLM Benders
The connection the bender is made with standard network connection, and a shared folder location between the VTube computer and the operator station computer.
Handling Opposite CorrectionsThere are two ways to overcome the opposite correction problem: 1 - Use a special INVERSION checkbox in the VTube Supravision Export menu. Only use this inversion switch when sending measured data for correction. 2 - Have the YLM technician change the internal low level setting in the YLM control that makes the correction be apply in the normal way. |
Follow these steps at VTube-LASER to Correct a YLM Bender
STEP 1
Switch to the MEASURED TUBE window and press the FILE tab. |
STEP 2
Most YLM benders use the pure MEASURED data for corrections. However, some YLM benders need the MEASURED data changed into the CORRECTED data - and the CORRECTIONS are always made based on the MASTER data (not the existing data in the bender). We call this "YBC Correction Inversion". |
STEP 3
Save the Supravision file. |
STEP 4
Move to the YLM control and follow the steps below to import the correction. |
Follow these steps at the YLM CONTROL to import the measured data from VTube-LASER
STEP 1
In the YLM YBC menu, click on CORRECTION. |
STEP 2
Search for and select the $$$ file that was created by VTube-LASER. |
STEP 3
Select COMPARE to bring the data into the YLM control. The COMPARE button will only display when a file is selected.
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STEP 4
Press the menu close button in the lower right corner. |
Shutdown to Edit the Windows Setup
To shutdown the YLM software to configure Windows settings:
- Press the Shutdown button.
- Press "NO" for shutdown.
- Type "12345" and OK in the numeric keypad.
- YLM will close without shutting down the computer.
Other Pages
- See VTube-LASER
- See VTube-STEP
- See YLM for information on the YLM benders