VTube Communication for CRIPPA Supravision
About this Page
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. |
Plug in Cable 2 In The CRIPPA HMI Computer
Be sure that ethernet cable 2 is plugged into port 2 on the CRIPPA HMI computer. The cable is stored initially under the keyboard shelf. You will need to drop the bottom of the shelf and uncoil the cable through the back like shown on the right.
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Setup Benderlink at VTube-STEP or VTube-LASER
Entering Benderlink Setup
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Setup the Benderlink Network Grid for the CRIPPA MPF Bender
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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 EXPORT menu.
STEP 1 - Go the the EXPORT Menu
In the EXPORT menu, click on the CRIPPA MPF button. |
STEP 2 - BUILD the File
Set the check boxes for the options you want to use, then press Build New Crippa MPF File. |
STEP 3 - SETUP the Network Path
If the path to the bender is not in the Path Manager list, then you can Add a New Persistent Path to find the path to the bender. If it is in the list, then double click on that path. |
STEP 4 - Choose a New SAVE File Name
Choose the new part name to create in the Save File dialog. Press the SAVE button. |
STEP 5 - LOAD the MPF File at the CRIPPA Control
At the CRIPPA control, open the new MPF file. |
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. This ensures that the correct data is sent to the CRIPPA. 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.
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STEP 3 - Send data to the CRIPPA BENDER
This step will send new YBC data to a CRIPPA MPF File.
Note: For this protocol, the XYZ data is not sent. The CRIPPA file only contains LRA data converted to YBC data. |
STEP 4 - The SEND SUCCESS Window Should Appear
A timed "SUCCESS" window should appear for a few seconds. |
STEP 5 - LOAD the new MPF File at the CRIPPA Control
At the CRIPPA control, open the new MPF file. |
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
Press 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 - RECALL CRIPPA YBC data
In the Bidirectional Communication menu on the right, click on RECALL. |
STEP 6 - LOAD the CRIPPA File Data
In the Open File dialog, select the MPF file that you intend to correct and press Open. |
STEP 7 - Manually Setup the ADJUSTMENT Values
You can manually change the ADJUSTMENT values before sending corrections. Some customers 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 8 - Send the CORRECTION Values to the CRIPPA MPF File
Click on AUTO SEND. This will send the ORANGE columns to the CRIPPA bender. |
STEP 9 - Choose a CRIPPA MPF File to CORRECT
Choose the CRIPPA file that you want to correct. |
STEP 10 - The SEND SUCCESS Window Should Appear
A timed "SUCCESS" window should appear for a few seconds. |
STEP 11 - LOAD the corrected MPF File at the CRIPPA Control
At the CRIPPA control, open the corrected MPF file. |
Other Pages
- See VTube-LASER
- See VTube-STEP
- See CRIPPA for information on CRIPPA benders