Xilog - Record 220 programing

I have fairly recently started using a SCM Record 220 CNC and I would like to write a little python program to write an xxl file for a particular task here at this shop. I started by writing a script to output an xxl file for a very simple rectangle. I convert the xxl to pgm using a program called WINXISO.EXE that has worked in the recent past to convert other xxl files.

When I try to load my new pgm file in the Zilog program to cut it I get an error:
"xMETA:(Line 17) Invalid Correction of fset for the segment."

The code I make the pgm file from looks like this:

H DX=97.000000 DY=48.000000 DZ=0.750000 BX=0.000000 BY=0.000000 BZ=10.000000 -AB C=0 R=1 *IN/"STANDARD"
F=1
C=1
G0 X=5.000000 Y=0.000000 Z=0.250000 E=1 V=8 S=17000 T=150 N="outside"
G1 X=5.000000 Y=0.000000 Z=-0.375000 V=8
G1 X=10.000000 Y=0.000000 Z=-0.375000 V=8
G1 X=10.000000 Y=20.000000 Z=-0.375000 V=8
G1 X=0.000000 Y=20.000000 Z=-0.375000 V=8
G1 X=0.000000 Y=0.000000 Z=-0.375000 V=8
G1 X=5.000000 Y=0.000000 Z=-0.375000 V=8
G1 X=10.000000 Y=0.000000 Z=-0.750000 V=8
G1 X=10.000000 Y=20.000000 Z=-0.750000 V=8
G1 X=0.000000 Y=20.000000 Z=-0.750000 V=8
G1 X=0.000000 Y=0.000000 Z=-0.750000 V=8
G1 X=5.000000 Y=0.000000 Z=-0.750000 V=8
C=0
N X=0 Y=0

Line 17 is "N X=0 Y=0".

I have not found any reference to "fset" or "xMETA".

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Gary

For what it is worth, the trouble is with the C=1 line. C is the tool offset setting and 1 puts the tool on the right side of the cut. If I remove the line or set it to 0 the program loads and runs. I would like to use the tool offset value though and I am hoping to use it.

I think I have things working. The C=1 is a code to offset the tool to the right of the cut line (C=2 is to offset to the left). The machine needs a little lead in G1 motion to define which is the right side.

Hopes this helps some one. I till do not know what xMETA is. If any one knows I would like to hear about it.

Take care.
Gary

Hello ,

I have problem with scm routech record 220 with num 1040 controller.

Do you still have your cnc ?

please contact me by [email protected]

Dear Friends

i work now with Artcam and i can get the g code from this program for the xilog plus (xxl ) , i don't have any problem for this steps.

Q: When i read the g code for toolpaths profiling ( Along - Outside - Inside )
i don't find the c=0 or c=1 or c=2 .

how can i add this command (c=0, c=1 , c=2 for example ) without any problem.

also i need reference command book for xilog plus.


please could you help me

Do you still have a scm routech 220?

Thanks Ben