[B_Bueno]

I have a '91 4020 {cnc88} and I'm trying to max the memory in the control. A call to Fadal pointed me towards a REM 93 (128k) Aadd-on card for my existing memory board (1400-2a w/ a 1810-0 plug in card).
Fadal tried to convince me I'll never find what I need and offered me a control upgrade for @ $3,500.00. I'd appreciate and guidance to help me find this item.
Attached pic's show my existing card and the plug-in card
Thanks
Bill

[B_Bueno]

Pic's of the boards

[B_Bueno]

having a hassle getting the pic's up

[DareBee]

I have givin up on this myself.
my machine is a few years newer than yours (still DC though) and they tell me I can get the mem upgrade, it is approx $5g CDN plus installation. All this so I can have half the memory of my pocket calculater? WTF. Definately not worth it IMO.
If I absolutely had to run from my machine control I would upgrade the whole control system.

I currently DNC most of my programs, and if I have some production to do I just keep tweaking the code to get it down to the 2000 (approx) lines that the 88HS will handle, if possible.

[nervis1]

Call CNCpros.

http://www.cncpros.net/

They will be able to get it.

[B_Bueno]

CNCPros sent me to fadal
darebee, what software you DNC with, I'm running Gibbs

[DareBee]

I DNC with "XPert DNC"
I used NCNet lite once and then I got my VisualMill 5 upgrade, which had added XPert DNC to the software package.
I feed the machine from a laptop.

Your machine maybe has the built in PC beside the control?
I know they all came packaged from Fadal with Gibbs.
Wait a minute your machine is too old to have that control setup.

[nervis1]

I have a 1460-2a with 422k on it. Will that fit?

[B_Bueno]

I will need to seek further info. Sounds like what I'm looking or. I don't know the actual amt. I curently have in the sys. now, but whatever was installed in the orig. set up is what I have. Do you know for a fact if yours will plug in and perform with out any issues? I appreciate your help.
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[nervis1]

Let me e-mail you a pic, you can tell me if it looks like it will fit.

I took it off when I switched my -4 boards to a -5. I eneded up with a 4 meg memory card and this 422 expansion card was a left over. I was just out cleaning my garage cabinets and ran across all of these boards I had and this one reminded me you were looking.

It was taken off my machine in working condition about 6-8 months ago, so it should be fine, I just don't know if it will fit your system card.

Belay that let me see if I can just post a pic or two here....if not I'll e-mail them to you...

hang on a sec....

[nervis1]

here

[B_Bueno]

I have the same (4160-2) plug in here on my desk, problem is (see 2 pic's on 1st page) my card only supports the 4 chip plug in as shown. The card FADAL told me I need is a REM 93 (128k). I never seen one but it's what my control will accept. Did that board come from a '94 machine or newer?
thanks for you effort

[nervis1]

Oh, duh, I totally missed those pics. I see the plugs are different. I just did not look close and assumed you had those plugs that are spaced wide.

Yea it came off of a 95'.

I just looked through Fadals site at the online parts order, I don't see that PCB listed.

Best bet is e-bay I guess if CNC pros did not have it.....cross the fingers maybe someone else will see this post and have your part.

Good luck.

Dave

[B_Bueno]

Thanks Dave...
Bill

[DareBee]

Bueno

My mem module in my '94 is the same as yours.

[B_Bueno]

Are you saying that your card in the '94 is the same as the one in my pic's on the first page?

[DareBee]

Yes

[SCHEMATICS LTD.]

hi, i am a factory trained fadal tech. i have my own service company now.
your problem is in your cpu. a -2 system was never designed to dnc.
i have complete -5 systems with 422 expanded memory for 4000.00 canadian

[B_Bueno]

I'm not looking to get that far into this. Ultimatley I'm looking for the R.E.M. 93 card which is the "upgrade" for the -2.

[DareBee]

I don't know if my machine is a -2 are not, but it DNCs perfectly fine IMO.

BTW where abouts is AMHERSTBURG (compared to Stratford), I am looking for a new (and good) Fadal service tech. also have some other references for service opportunities.