GE Fanuc 0-15-16!18!21 All Version Backup Manual

Memex Automation Inc.

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Fanuc CNC Backup Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................................................ 1 Procomm Plus® version 4.8 Configuration ........................................................................ 3 Serial Cable Connection...................................................................................................... 6 Memory Card Usage ........................................................................................................... 8 What Data Can be Archived................................................................................................ 9 CNC Parameter settings for RS-232 communications...................................................... 11 CNC Parameters Related to Memory Card Communications........................................... 13 How to Backup and Restore ALL Data in your CNC....................................................... 14 Series 0 models A/B/C/D .............................................................................................. 14 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 14 Series 16/18/21 models A/B/C, Powermate models D/H ............................................. 16 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 16 Series 15 models A/B.................................................................................................... 20 Using the memory card ............................................................................................. 20 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 26 Series 16i/18i/21i/0i models A/B, Powermate i models D/H........................................ 29 Using the memory card ............................................................................................. 29 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 34 Series 15i model A ........................................................................................................ 38 Using the memory card ............................................................................................. 38 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 43 How to Backup and Restore Programs in your CNC........................................................ 47 Series 0 models A/B/C/D .............................................................................................. 47 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 47 Series 16/18/21 models A/B/C, Powermate models D/H ............................................. 47 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 48 Series 15 models A/B.................................................................................................... 49 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 49 Series 16i/18i/21i/0i models A/B, Powermate i models D/H........................................ 50 Using the memory card ............................................................................................. 50 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 54 Series 15i model A ........................................................................................................ 55 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 55 How to Backup and Restore CNC Parameters in your CNC ............................................ 57 Series 0 models A/B/C/D .............................................................................................. 57 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 57 Series 16/18/21 models A/B/C, Powermate models D/H ............................................. 58 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 58 Series 15 models A/B.................................................................................................... 59 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 59 Series 16i/18i/21i/0i models A/B, Powermate i models D/H........................................ 60 Using the memory card ............................................................................................. 60 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 63 Series 15i model A ........................................................................................................ 64

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Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 64 How to Backup and Restore PMC Parameters in your CNC............................................ 66 Series 16/18/21 models A/B/C, Powermate models D/H ............................................. 66 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 66 Series 15 models A/B.................................................................................................... 67 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 67 Series 16i/18i/21i/0i models A/B, Powermate i models D/H........................................ 68 Using the memory card ............................................................................................. 68 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 70 Series 15i model A ........................................................................................................ 72 Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 72 Open Systems Backup and Restore using the Basic Operation Package (BOP) .............. 74 References ......................................................................................................................... 75

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Procomm Plus® version 4.8 Configuration The following setup information applies to ProComm Plus 2.0® for Windows 95/98 through version 4.8 for Windows 95/98/2000/XP. NOTE: It is possible that you may experience timeouts when uploading a program using drip feed to the CNC while using ProComm Plus Version 4.8. ProComm's default delay time is to wait 20 seconds after an XOFF command and then abort. Symantic has provided a solution to this on their web pages. For further explanation, please visit their Tech Support site at http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/index.html, enter a search for that version of Procomm product and open the FAQ section for that product. 1. After installing ProComm Plus®, launch the application by double clicking on the appropriate icon or selecting the appropriate item from the Start button. If you need any additional help on installing or launching the application, please refer to the ProComm documentation that accompanied the software. This is the main screen of ProComm Plus®. Clicking the SETUP button will bring up the screens used to change the communications parameters.

2. By clicking the SETUP button the following screen appears. Click on the “System" tab followed by the "Modem Connection" button. Next, select "direct connect – Com1" from the "Current Modem / Connection" drop down box. To configure the Com1 port, click on the "Modem/Connection Properties…" button.

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3. After selecting the "Modem/Connection Properties…" button, you should see the following screen. Set your PC to match the following:

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Click on "OK" to accept the settings and close the window

4. Clicking on the "Data" tab of the Setup screen allows you to set the type of transfer to be used. Click on the "Transfer Protocol" button. To communicate with the CNC, you should select ASCII from the "Current Transfer Protocol" drop down box. Set the remaining fields in this window to match those shown below.

Click on "OK" to accept the settings and close the window

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Serial Cable Connection The GE Fanuc CNC controls have a minimum of one serial communication port available for communications. This port is designed to conform to the basic requirements of the EIA232C standard. Connection to an EIA232 or EIA574 compliant device can be accomplished using a null modem cable. Communication Cable Diagrams EIA232C Null Modem Cable This cable, utilizing a DB25P connector to a DB25S connector, uses Control Codes also known as Software Handshaking. Controls and PG systems use serial inter-face.

NOTE: Pin #25 has 24 volts power supply on it. Do not use for normal interface connection or damage to the control may occur. EIA232C to EIA574 Null Modem Cable This cable can be used for interfacing between IBM-compatible computers and GE Fanuc controls. This cable uses a DB25P connector to a DB9S connector. This is the most commonly used cable for communications and is available from GE Fanuc or easily fabricated.

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DB25P (male)

DB9S (female)

SD

2

2

RD

RD

3

3

SD

SG

7

5

SG

RS

4

7

RS

CS

5

8

CS

DR

6

1

CD

CD

8

4

ER

ER

20

6

DR

FG: Frame ground RS: Request to send SG: Signal ground detector

SD: Send data CS: Clear to send ER: Equipment ready

RD: Receive data DR: Data set ready CD: Received line signal

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Memory Card Usage Three types of memory cards can be used with our CNC and Power Mate controls: 1. ATA Flash Rom 2. SRAM (Static Ram Access Memory), which are battery-backed. 3. FlashROM (called FROM for the rest of this document), which do not require battery backup. Which type of memory card do you need? The Pros and Cons of each type of card are given below. We recommend SRAM or ATA Flash. The SRAM works with a larger variety of controls, but requires a small battery on the card to retain its memory and should not be used as a permanent storage device. ATA Flash is lower cost and can be used for permanent storage of backup files, but is newer technology and therefore works with a smaller number of controls. Memory Card Type Works with i series controls Works with 15/16/18/21-B and 20/21-A controls Works with PowerMate-C/D/E/F/H/I controls Can read/write from a PC Fast Write Time Plug and Play for WIN95 and newer Low Cost Requires battery to retain backup data Files can be deleted individually Can be formatted on PC Requires special drivers GE Fanuc Part Numbers

ATA Flash Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No 44A725977-G09 (8MB) 44A725977-G10 (16MB)

SRAM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No 44A725977-G01 (2MB) 44A725977-G03 (4MB)

FROM Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes No No No Yes 44A725977-G02 (4MB)

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What Data Can be Archived The system software that operates GE Fanuc CNC controls is stored in EPROM. They are essentially fixed and unchangeable. The CNC is shipped from GE Fanuc ready for the machine builder to customize for his application. The files needed for final operation are contained in non-volatile RAM, or battery backedup RAM. The data stored here can be lost for a variety of reasons and therefore must be saved externally on permanent media. It is recommended that all user data be kept both on a computer diskette or CD-ROM as well as on paper to ensure that it will be available in time of need. User Files Long term archival: 1. CNC Parameters (including servo parameters) 2. Pitch Error Compensation (if used) 3. PMC Parameters (or Diagnostic Data on FS-0 Controls) This data seldom changes after installation of the machine tool. However, the archive must be updated whenever changes are made Data that changes regularly. 1. Tool Offsets 2. Work Offsets 3. Dynamic Tool Offsets 4. Macro Variables 5. Tool Form Data 6. CAP Tool Data 7. CNC Part Programs This data should be backed up any time maintenance is performed that might cause a memory loss. Data normally stored in EPROM but may be stored in RAM format: 1. PMC ladder program 2. Macro executor programs File Naming When user data is saved to a diskette, it should be remembered that in an average plant there may possibly be multiple machines and controls of the same model. This means that there will be multiple versions of this data. There should be a complete set for each machine on which a GE Fanuc control is applied. It is important to realize that even identical machines may have different parameter data based on any number of factors. The existence of so much similar data can easily cause problems if not addressed from the beginning, so some type of

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system for naming and archiving files must be created. For example, when backing up the data, you will be asked what to name the resulting data file on disk. GE Fanuc recommends that you use a unique name such as the machine serial number, brass tag or asset number, combined with an extension that helps label the type of data being backed up. By using the first eight (8) characters to identify the machine and the extension to identify the file type, much confusion can be avoided. For example, the filename BT156679.CNC could be used to name the CNC parameter file for machine BT156679.

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CNC Parameter settings for RS-232 communications The parameter tables on the following page can be used as a reference when setting up the various models of CNC control for RS-232 communications. These parameters tell the control which port to use and the device type (in this case, RS-232). These parameters also determine that the number of data bits will be “8”, the number of stop bits “2”, that “EVEN” parity will be used as well as a baud rate of 4800bps set. These settings coincide with the ProComm configuration explained earlier in this manual. Additionally, these parameters also unlock the custom macro protection, allowing the download of the macro programs. When setting CNC parameters ensure that the Parameter Write Enable (PWE) setting is set to “1” on the control settings screen.

PWE

PWE Setting from series 16i-MA control

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Control Series 10/11/12/15A/15B/15i Parameters P 0000 P 0020 P 0021 P 0011 P 2201 P 5001 P 5002 P 5110 P 5111 P 5112 P 5120 P 5121 P 5122

Port 1 ****1010 1 1 ******00 ******00 1

Port 2 ****1010 2 2 ******00 ******00 2

8 2 10 8 2 10

Control Series 0A/0B/0C/0D Parameter P 0000 P 0010 P 0038 P 0050 P 0250 P 0251 P 0552 P 0553 TVON ISO I/O PWE TAPEF

Port 1 1******1 ***0**** 01******

Port 2 ***0**** 1******1 10 10

10 10 0 0,1 1 1 0

0 2 1 1 0

Control Series 16/18/20/21-ABCi / 0i Parameter P 0000 P 0020 P 0101 P 0102 P 0103 P 0111 P 0112 P 0113 P 3202

Port 1 ******10 0,1 1***0**1 3 10

***0***0

Port 2 ******10 2

1***0**1 3 10 ***0***0

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CNC Parameters Related to Memory Card Communications 1. Select the MDI mode on the operator panel for the CNC. 2. Go to the Offset/Setting screen. 3. Set I/O channel = 4.

or 1. 2. 3. 4.

Select the MDI mode on the operator panel for the CNC. Place the CNC into an Emergency Stop condition. Set your control so that Parameter Write is enabled. For series 18i set parameter 20 = 4, series 15i set 20=4.

These settings will let you upload and download files to the cards the same as you would to a PC and there is also an additional menu called all IO with additional I/O functionality.

IO Channel Setting

IO Channel Setting from series 16i-MA control

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How to Backup and Restore ALL Data in your CNC One of the most common procedures on CNC controls during maintenance is to backup all of the data possible before working on a CNC system. In this manner, a maintenance person can easily restore the control to the original state should a problem be encountered during the maintenance activity.

Series 0 models A/B/C/D This series of controls is restricted to using the RS-232 interface for all data backup and restore operations.

Using the RS-232 interface To Transfer Programs from CNC to PC From the CNC Side, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Select EDIT mode. Select the PROGRAM screen. Depress I/O key. Prepare the PC to receive file (See appropriate section on ProComm for receiving a file on the PC). 5. To output an individual program, enter the Letter O and the part program number OR to output all programs enter –9999. To Transfer Program from PC to CNC From the CNC side, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Select EDIT mode. Select the PROGRAM screen. Depress I/O softkey. Depress READ softkey. Send file from PC (See appropriate section on ProComm for sending from PC).

To Transfer Parameters from CNC to PC From the CNC side, do the following: 1. Select EDIT mode. 2. Select the PARAMETER menu. 3. Prepare PC to receive the file (See appropriate section on ProComm for receiving a file on the PC). 4. Hold down EOB key and simultaneously depress OUTPUT START key.

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NOTE: Failure to press the EOB key and OUTPUT START will result in an incomplete parameter file being downloaded. Transfer Parameters from PC to CNC From the CNC side, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Set Parameter Write Enable (PWE) to 1. Select EDIT mode. Select the PARAMETER menu. Depress INPUT key. Send the parameter file from the PC (See appropriate section on ProComm for sending from PC). 6. When the transfer is complete, turn CNC OFF and back ON to use the new parameter set. Also verify that PWE is set to 0. NOTE: To upload and download PMC parameters (Diagnostics) and offsets, the procedures are the same as for the system parameters. The only difference is that you must be on the CNC Diagnostic Page for transferring PMC parameters and the Offset Page for transferring offsets.

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Series 16/18/21 models A/B/C, Powermate models D/H The primary method for archiving data from this series of control is through the RS-232 port. Newer models B/C controls may have PCMCIA memory card slots located in the control rack and are accessible through the boot mode. For instructions on using the boot mode backup procedures for the model A/B controls, see the section for 16i/18i/21i/0i controls.

Using the RS-232 interface First set the CNC parameters as per the settings in the section labeled “CNC Parameter Settings for RS-232 Communications” Punching CNC Parameters (CNC --> PC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Set up the CNC for communications as per “CNC Parameter Setting for RS-232 Communication.” Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

PC

Select File Receive from the toolbar

PC

Designate a name and directory for the saved data

CNC Select EDIT mode. CNC Press SYSTEM key. CNC Hit softkeys [PARAM], [OPRT], [+], [PUNCH],[EXEC]. (You will see the parameters scroll up on the PC screen.) (The CNC will flash OUTPUT on the lower section of the CRT.)

Reading CNC Parameters (CNC PC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Set up the CNC for communications as per “CNC Parameter Setting for RS-232 Communication.” Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follow PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

PC

Select File Receive from the toolbar

PC

Designate a name and directory for the saved data

CNC Select EDIT mode. CNC Press PROG key CNC To output current program hit softkeys [PRGRM], [OPRT], [+], [PUNCH],[EXEC] CNC

To output all programs input O-9999 and hit [+], [PUNCH], [EXEC]. (You will see the program scroll up on the PC screen.) ( The CNC will flash OUTPUT on the lower section of the CRT.)

Reading CNC Part Programs (CNC PC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

PC

Select File Receive from the toolbar

PC

Designate a name and directory for the saved data

CNC Select EDIT mode. CNC Go to the PMC side and select I/O. CNC Select Channel 1 for Port 1 and Channel 2 for Port 2. CNC Set Device to OTHERS CNC Set Data kind to type desired --- ALL/LADDER/PARAM. Set Function to WRITE. CNC Press the SPEED softkey. CNC Select 4800 Baud (depending on computer setup). CNC Select Parity 0, Stop bits 1, Write code ASCII. CNC Press < and EXEC softkeys to initiate download. (The CNC screen will flash executing and count up until complete.)

Reading PMC Data (CNC PC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Set up the CNC for communications as per “CNC Parameter Setting for RS-232 Communication.” Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

PC

Select File Receive from the toolbar

PC

Designate a name and directory for the saved data

CNC Go into EDIT mode. CNC Press the , PUNCH, ALL keys. ( The CNC will flash PNCH on the lower portion of the CRT. ) ( The PC will display the text and count lines until finished.)

READING CNC PARAMETERS (PC --> CNC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Set up the CNC for communications as per “CNC Parameter Setting for RS-232 Communication.” Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

CNC Go into EDIT mode. CNC Press ESTOP. CNC Press the , READ, ALL keys. PC

Select File Send from the toolbar

PC

Designate the name and directory for the file to send (You will see the parameters scroll up on the PC screen.) (The CNC will flash INPUT on the lower section of the CRT.)

CNC

Power the CNC off and then on to have the new parameters take effect.

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PUNCHING CNC PART PROGRAMS (CNC --> PC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Set up the CNC for communications as per “CNC Parameter Setting for RS-232 Communication.” Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

PC

Select File Receive from the toolbar

PC

Designate a name and directory for the saved data

CNC Go into EDIT mode. CNC Press the , >, PUNCH, Oxxxx, EXEC keys (where xxxx is the desired program no.). (The CNC will flash PNCH on the lower portion of the CRT.) (The PC will display the text and count lines until finished.)

READING CNC PART PROGRAMS (PC --> CNC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Set up the CNC for communications as per “CNC Parameter Setting for RS-232 Communication.” Perform the following steps on .the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

CNC Go into EDIT mode. CNC Press the , >, READ, ALL keys PC

Select File Send from the toolbar

PC

Designate the name and directory for the file to send (You will see the parameters scroll up on the PC screen.) (The CNC will flash INPUT on the lower section of the CRT.)

PUNCHING PMC PARAMETERS (CNC --> PC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

PC

Select File Receive from the toolbar

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PC

Designate a name and directory for the saved data

CNC Press ESTOP. CNC Press the CNC/PMC button to go into the PMC side CNC Press PCPRM, KEEPRL and set K17.7 = 1. CNC Press CNC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Set up the CNC for communications as per “CNC Parameter Setting for RS-232 Communication.” Perform the following steps on .the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

CNC Go into EDIT mode. CNC Press the , >, READ, ALL keys PC

Select File Send from the toolbar

PC

Designate the name and directory for the file to send (You will see the parameters scroll up on the PC screen.) (The CNC will flash INPUT on the lower section of the CRT.)

PUNCHING PMC PARAMETERS (CNC --> PC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

PC

Select File Receive from the toolbar

PC

Designate a name and directory for the saved data

CNC Press ESTOP. CNC Press the CNC/PMC button to go into the PMC side CNC Press PCPRM, KEEPRL and set K17.7 = 1. CNC Press PC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Set up the CNC for communications as per “CNC Parameter Setting for RS-232 Communication.”

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Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follow PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

PC

Select File Receive from the toolbar

PC

Designate a name and directory for the saved data

CNC Select EDIT mode. CNC Press PROG key CNC To output current program hit softkeys [PRGRM], [OPRT], [+], [PUNCH],[EXEC] CNC

To output all programs input O-9999 and hit [+], [PUNCH], [EXEC]. (You will see the program scroll up on the PC screen.) ( The CNC will flash OUTPUT on the lower section of the CRT.)

Reading CNC Part Programs (CNC PC)

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Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Set up the CNC for communications as per “CNC Parameter Setting for RS-232 Communication.” Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

PC

Select File Receive from the toolbar

PC

Designate a name and directory for the saved data

CNC Go into EDIT mode. CNC Press the , >, PUNCH, Oxxxx, EXEC keys (where xxxx is the desired program no.). (The CNC will flash PNCH on the lower portion of the CRT.) (The PC will display the text and count lines until finished.)

READING CNC PART PROGRAMS (PC --> CNC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Set up the CNC for communications as per “CNC Parameter Setting for RS-232 Communication.” Perform the following steps on .the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

CNC Go into EDIT mode. CNC Press the , >, READ, ALL keys PC

Select File Send from the toolbar

PC

Designate the name and directory for the file to send (You will see the parameters scroll up on the PC screen.) (The CNC will flash INPUT on the lower section of the CRT.)

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How to Backup and Restore CNC Parameters in your CNC After preventative maintenance, service, servo tuning, upgrades, or other changes to your CNC control that effect the parameter settings you will want to backup the new parameter settings. While it is suggested that a complete control backup be performed anytime the control has been serviced, it is possible to backup only the parameter settings.

Series 0 models A/B/C/D Use the following procedures if the only data you wish to backup are the parameters that are stored in your CNC.

Using the RS-232 interface To Transfer Parameters from CNC to PC From the CNC side, do the following: 1. Select EDIT mode. 2. Select the PARAMETER menu. 3. Prepare PC to receive the file (See appropriate section on ProComm for receiving a file on the PC). 4. Hold down EOB key and simultaneously depress OUTPUT START key NOTE: Failure to press the EOB key and OUTPUT START will result in an incomplete parameter file being downloaded. Transfer Parameters from PC to CNC From the CNC side, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Set Parameter Write Enable (PWE) to 1. Select EDIT mode. Select the PARAMETER menu. Depress INPUT key. Send the parameter file from the PC (See appropriate section on ProComm for sending from PC). 6. When the transfer is complete, turn CNC OFF and back ON to use the new parameter set. Also verify that PWE is set to 0.

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Series 16/18/21 models A/B/C, Powermate models D/H Use the following procedures if the only data you wish to backup are the parameters that are stored in your CNC.

Using the RS-232 interface Punching CNC Parameters (CNC --> PC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Set up the CNC for communications as per “CNC Parameter Setting for RS-232 Communication.” Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

PC

Select File Receive from the toolbar

PC

Designate a name and directory for the saved data

CNC Select EDIT mode. CNC Press SYSTEM key. CNC Hit softkeys [PARAM], [OPRT], [+], [PUNCH],[EXEC]. (You will see the parameters scroll up on the PC screen.) (The CNC will flash OUTPUT on the lower section of the CRT.)

Reading CNC Parameters (CNC PC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Set up the CNC for communications as per “CNC Parameter Setting for RS-232 Communication.” Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

PC

Select File Receive from the toolbar

PC

Designate a name and directory for the saved data

CNC Go into EDIT mode. CNC Press the , PUNCH, ALL keys. ( The CNC will flash PNCH on the lower portion of the CRT. ) ( The PC will display the text and count lines until finished.)

READING CNC PARAMETERS (PC --> CNC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Set up the CNC for communications as per “CNC Parameter Setting for RS-232 Communication.” Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

CNC Go into EDIT mode. CNC Press ESTOP. CNC Press the , READ, ALL keys. PC

Select File Send from the toolbar

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PC

Designate the name and directory for the file to send (You will see the parameters scroll up on the PC screen.) (The CNC will flash INPUT on the lower section of the CRT.)

CNC

Power the CNC off and then on to have the new parameters take effect.

Series 16i/18i/21i/0i models A/B, Powermate i models D/H Use the following procedures if the only data you wish to backup are the parameters that are stored in your CNC.

Using the memory card Parameters may be output to the memory card by using the all I/O screen. In order to use the memory card to perform these backup and restore functions you must first ensure that the control is in Edit mode, and that the IO channel on the settings screen is set to 4.

IO Channel Setting

IO Channel Setting from series 16i-MA control

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Navigate to the All IO screen by pressing the SYSTEM key and the right “+” soft key until the ALL IO selection appears.

Press the ALL IO soft key and then Press the PARAM softkey

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This will bring you to the screen for selection of the PUNCH (output) or READ (input) operations. Select PUNCH to output the parameters.

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Type the file name you wish to designate for the parameter file and press F Name (filename). Press the EXEC softkey to output the data. The Parameter restore or READ operation is accomplished in the same manner except that READ is selected to input the file form the memory card instead of PUNCH.

Using the RS-232 interface Punching CNC Parameters (CNC --> PC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Set up the CNC for communications as per “CNC Parameter Setting for RS-232 Communication.” Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows:

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PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

PC

Select File Receive from the toolbar

PC

Designate a name and directory for the saved data

CNC Select EDIT mode. CNC Press SYSTEM key. CNC Hit softkeys [PARAM], [OPRT], [+], [PUNCH],[EXEC]. (You will see the parameters scroll up on the PC screen.) (The CNC will flash OUTPUT on the lower section of the CRT.)

Reading CNC Parameters (CNC PC)

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Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Set up the CNC for communications as per “CNC Parameter Setting for RS-232 Communication.” Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

PC

Select File Receive from the toolbar

PC

Designate a name and directory for the saved data

CNC Go into EDIT mode. CNC Press the , PUNCH, ALL keys. ( The CNC will flash PNCH on the lower portion of the CRT. ) ( The PC will display the text and count lines until finished.)

READING CNC PARAMETERS (PC --> CNC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Set up the CNC for communications as per “CNC Parameter Setting for RS-232 Communication.” Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

CNC Go into EDIT mode. CNC Press ESTOP. CNC Press the , READ, ALL keys. PC

Select File Send from the toolbar

PC

Designate the name and directory for the file to send (You will see the parameters scroll up on the PC screen.) (The CNC will flash INPUT on the lower section of the CRT.)

CNC

Power the CNC off and then on to have the new parameters take effect.

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How to Backup and Restore PMC Parameters in your CNC After preventative maintenance, service, upgrades, or other changes to your CNC control that effect the PMC or Ladder parameter settings you will want to backup the new PMC parameter settings. While it is suggested that a complete control backup be performed anytime the control has been serviced, it is possible to backup only the PMC parameters.

Series 16/18/21 models A/B/C, Powermate models D/H Use the following procedures if the only data you wish to backup are the PMC parameters that are stored in your CNC.

Using the RS-232 interface Punching PMC Data (CNC --> PC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

PC

Select File Receive from the toolbar

PC

Designate a name and directory for the saved data

CNC Select EDIT mode. CNC Go to the PMC side and select I/O. CNC Select Channel 1 for Port 1 and Channel 2 for Port 2. CNC Set Device to OTHERS CNC Set Data kind to type desired --- ALL/LADDER/PARAM. Set Function to WRITE. CNC Press the SPEED softkey. CNC Select 4800 Baud (depending on computer setup). CNC Select Parity 0, Stop bits 1, Write code ASCII. CNC Press < and EXEC softkeys to initiate download. (The CNC screen will flash executing and count up until complete.)

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Reading PMC Data (CNC PC) Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the CNC. Set up the computer in accordance with "Procomm Plus® Version 4.8 configuration." Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows: PC

Launch Procomm Plus 4.8

PC

Select File Receive from the toolbar

PC

Designate a name and directory for the saved data

CNC Press ESTOP. CNC Press the CNC/PMC button to go into the PMC side

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CNC Press PCPRM, KEEPRL and set K17.7 = 1. CNC Press