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Better to have the files uploaded via the ethernet connection.
They can all be backed up safely ;-)

Closest I get to this on my VMC OiMD is by stoping the machining and doing a restart, starting from the last tool change.

1) Press feed hold (stop)
2) Press reset
3) Jog the machine into a...

Hello Sinha,

Thanks for the info - I'll 'digest' in conjunction with the manual tomorrow when I'm back in the office, as I understand now, that X4.7 skip is not mapped to a user variable.:-(...

Hi Dan, Bill

Thanks for the replys.

The Fanuc manual says that #1000 to #1031 can be used to read the status of the external inputs.
trying to read anything over #1015 cause a variable out of...

Hi Al,

I've been thumbing through the manual -
It says that the input interface signals 1 to 32 can be read by variables #1000 to #1031.
I'm hoping that the skip x4.7 is connected to one of...

Hi All,

I have tested the skip I/P with a simple micro switch and the G31 functions correctly with a simple program... so I'm now writing a macro for a tool setter.

Generally the macro design...

Hello Allo,

The machine is running well, the Anilam control stopped working and its been replaced with Mach3...and now has an 8 station turret fitted.

Here is the thread on the mach3 forum...

I have a leadwell VMC with Oi-MD control.
This has the Leadwell ATC software.

With this you can "unload tool" i.e leave certain pockets not available.
I have a large oversize slit saw (T19) and...

Thanks,:cool:
Safe travels,
Derek

Hi Bill,

Would you be willing to share the macros? :cheers:
At the moment, I'm setting TLOs with a dial gauge, but by thrashing the HMI buttons manually:)
ATB
Derek

Hi,

I'm looking at getting a new lathe with an OiDT control.
As I understand, the smaller screen with the membrane keypad had the basic manual guide and the 10.4" screen (with separate kepad) has...

Hi Old Newbie,

Why use GOTO[0+#17] and not just GOTO 0?

I'm trying to understand the best wat to layout my progs.
The application I have is machining small parts......
a 4 sided trunnion, 6...

Hi All,

I'm used to using Mac3 controller and M98 calls to a "subroutine" within the main program i.e not an external "program".

So, i was a bit disapointed to find out my new VMC with a Oi-MD...

Hi MCV,

I found the FGET key - very easy to input the required file name now. The max characters are still 9. I'll have to think of a diferent file naming system.


Open Communications is a...

Hi MCV,

Thank you - I have the FTP file transfer working with Typsoft.

The Fanuc is limited to a file name length of 9 characters - that stumped me for a while and also I have to use the F_NAME...

Hi,

Everything is connected up and I can ping the PC from the control and visaversa.
I have fileziller server installed but still can't see the files on my PC.
I set up a folder on the pc and...

Hi MCV300,

That sounds great, I'll give it a go tomorrow.

Thank you :-)
Derek.

Hi All,

I have a VMC with OI-MD and would like to use the LAN for transfer instead of performing the "PMCIA relay race" everytime I need to load a new program.

I could use RS232 but would much...

[QUOTE=ISO;824708]I found a very complete program "Open communication for FANUC CNC".
The big advantage of this program is that It can be used with all FANUC CNC.
It can be used with RS232C and...

I think the program that is available is the demo version - only allows transfer of very short files...
Good for seeing and arranging the progs on the control, but not much use for transfer...

I'd be tempted to drill the lont in conjunction.
Its about the only way you will get all the holes logned up using a drill press.

the absolute distance apperars not to to be the important factor,...

Hi WMS,

Thanks for the info - It was the hard backplot - I deleted the layer and all makes sense now.

newby's eh !!!!

Thanks again
Derek

Hi All,

I'm a new user of XR4 Pro of about 3 days so still learning the very basics.
Being an experienced Autocad user the drafting is geting some used to !

BUT-
I edit an operation in the NC...

Hello all,

Has anyone got the operator / technical manuals for the Oi-MD controller?

ATB
Derek

Hi,
I got 3 of the motors - no drives :-(
The encoder is a serial link to the drive so i'll have to see if i can intercept the quadrature before it gets serialised or if that does not work, fit new...

Hi Charlie,
Were they the HC-PQ43-UE 400W servo motors?

ATB
Derek

[QUOTE=Larken;664544]. I am adding a read command that displays the error in my next s/w version.
QUOTE]
Hi Larken,

Is it possible for the "used to upload" / or is it factory only update.
...

Here is a quick review of the Viper 200.

My Colchester / Ailam Crusader control went U/S so required a rapid conversion to Mach + new drive system.

I contacted Larken and explained I needed the...

Hi Larken,

I am beginning to think hard wire contol of the brake is the way to go- I'm having problems with the Mach3 macros but this could be due to the PC I am using, this is throwing a wobbly...

Hi All,

Powered up the controls yesterday.
PC and Mach3 installed and started to configure this.

Tested the safety circuit - works Ok, but need to figure out the charge pump on the PMDX122...