VTube Communication for SOCO
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This page describes the setup and use of the VTube to SOCO communications. |
Communications for Two SOCO Control Types
Note: There are two control types that operate differently. They are referred to as Mitsubishi type and Beckhoff type. There are sections for both below. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Cone at Advanced Tubular Technologies, or Kyle Eagle at TFS (Tube Form Solutions - Distributor for SOCO). |
SOCO SVNET Protocol (Beckhoff Type Controls)
VTube-STEP can export Supravision data to Beckhoff-based SOCO benders using the SOCO SV-M protocol. |
Communications Setup at the SOCO Bender (Beckhoff Type Controls)
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How to SEND CORRECTION Data to the Beckhoff SOCO Control from VTube-LASER
VTube-LASER, the version of VTube that connects to a portable measuring center arms, can send measured data to the SOCO control for corrections from the Bender Setup screen. |
How to IMPORT CORRECTION Data in the Beckhoff SOCO Control from VTube-LASER
At the SOCO bender, in the YBC screen, press the measuring center and import the $$$ file that was saved. The filename will have this form: SOCO-M001.$$$, or SOCO-M002.$$$, or SOCO-M003.$$$, etc., depending on the bender number. |
SECTION FOR MITSUBISHI CONTROL TYPES
DIFFERENT CONTROL TYPE: SOCO SVNET Protocol (Mitsubishi Type Controls)
VTube-STEP can export Supravision data to Mitsubishi-based SOCO benders using the SOCO SVNet protocol. |
Communications Setup at the SOCO Bender (Mitsubishi Type Controls)
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Setup Benderlink at VTube-STEP or VTube-LASER for Communications with Mitsubishi-based SOCO
Entering Benderlink Setup
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Setup the Benderlink Network Grid for the SOCO Bender
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How to SEND MASTER XYZ Data to the Mitubishi SOCO Control from VTube-STEP
You can import data into VTube-STEP then send the XYZ Centerline data calculated to the SOCO bender using the VTube Bender Output menu. At the SOCO ControlAt the SOCO control, enter the SOCO XYZ Screen. With the XYZ Screen open, the SOCO control will understand that it must extract the MASTER XYZ data in the incoming data and import that into the SOCO NVS software. |
At the VTube-STEP ComputerMove to the VTube-STEP computer and follow these steps to transfer the XYZ data to the SOCO.
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How to SEND MASTER XYZ Data to the Mitsubishi SOCO Control from VTube-LASER
You can also send the new XYZ Centerline data from the VTube-LASER BENDER SETUP menu to the SOCO bender using the VTube Bender Output menu. Enter the XYZ Screen At the SOCO ControlAt the SOCO control, enter the XYZ Screen. With the XYZ Screen open, the SOCO control will understand that it must extract the MASTER XYZ data in the incoming data and import that into the SOCO NVS software. |
Follow these steps in the VTube-LASER: Press the "BENDER SETUP button in the Navigation Pane. |
STEP 1 - Set the correct bender number at the top of the window. As of version 2.7, the SOCO SVNet option is available - which means you should see a SOCO bender at the top left corner of the screen.
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How to SEND CORRECTION Data to the Mitsubishi SOCO Control from VTube-LASER
At the SOCO ControlAt the SOCO control, setup and bend the first tube through the YBC and then Compile Execution screen. |
After Bending the TubeAfter the bending cycle is complete, remove the tube from the dies. Leave the bender in AUTO mode. |
Measure the tube with VTube-LASERMeasure and align the tube to determine if it qualifies by falling within the envelope tolerance for the tube shape.
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Correct the SOCO with VTube-LASER - Enter BENDER SETUPFollow these steps in the VTube-LASER: Press the "BENDER SETUP button in the Navigation Pane. |
RECALL SOCO YBC data and then SEND CORRECTIONSSTEP 1 - Set the correct bender number at the top of the window. As of version 2.7, the SOCO SVNet option is available - which means you should see a SOCO bender at the top left corner of the screen.
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At the SOCO Bender - Press GO!Press GO! The SOCO will compile the changes. |
The "Auto Compensation Completed" message will appear in the lower right corner. Bend the corrected part now. |
Measure at the VTube-LASER ComputerMeasure and align the tube again to determine if it qualifies by falling within the envelope tolerance for the tube shape.
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Other Pages
- See VTube-LASER
- See VTube-STEP
- See SOCO for information on the SOCO benders
- See Video 62 - SOCO Communications Video to see an actual corrections loop with a SOCO bender.