cybelec PCDNC 1200 User Guide
PC / DNC 1200
User Guide (2D + 3D)
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Important:
This notice explains normal and standard programming operations for the numerical control.
In view of the fact that numerical controls can be equipped with configurable functions by the press
manufacturer for his own specific purposes, please refer to the manufacturer-supplied complementary
instructions regarding the programming of these functions.
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AFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
The operator must be trained for working with the
machine on which the numerical control is installed.
Improper use of the numerical control can cause
heavy damage on equipment and/or injuries to
people.
Modification of machine parameters can cause
important material damage or lead to irregular
product quality.
The rear panel may only be removed by a qualified
technician (danger of electrocution).
Do not expose the numerical control to excessive
humidity so as to avoid any risk of electrocution and
any deterioration of the equipment.
Make sure the numerical control is disconnected
from the mains power before carrying out any
cleaning. Do not use liquids based on alcohol or
ammoniac.
In case of malfunction of the numerical control, call a
technician.
Do not expose the numerical control to direct sun
rays or any other heat source.
Do not place the numerical control in the
neighbourhood of magnetic equipment such as
transformers, motors or devices which generate
interference (welding machines, etc.)
Replace fan filters at regular intervals so as to avoid
overheating.
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difficulties resulting from licensee's modification of the licensed software; any such modification by
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CONTENTS
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................I
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR CYBELEC SOFTWARE..................................................................III
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................5
Safety, Copyright & License agreement..............................................................................5
DNC with Windows operating system 5
About this Manual................................................................................................................6
Software Installation ............................................................................................................7
Typographical Conventions.................................................................................................7
Definitions............................................................................................................................7
QUICK START .................................................................................................................................9
Leaving the Software 10
L-ALPHA (2D) PROGRAMMING .....................................................................................................11
Step by Step ........................................................................................................................12
Clear the Work Zone 12
Punch Adjustment 13
Die Adjustment 15
Choice of Tools 16
General Data 18
Programming Section 1 18
Programming Section 2 19
Product Calculation 21
Bending Range (BEND 2D) 21
Position of Axes, other Functions 23
DIRECT PROGRAMMING (BEND NUM) ........................................................................................25
Step by Step ........................................................................................................................26
Clear the Work Zone 26
General Data 27
Choice of Tools 28
Entering the Data (1) 28
Entering the Data (2) 30
BENDING, TESTS AND CORRECTIONS.......................................................................................33
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3D PROGRAMMING ....................................................................................................................... 35
Creation of the Product....................................................................................................... 35
Step by Step ....................................................................................................................... 36
Clear the Work Zone 36
MEMORIZE OR SEARCH A PRODUCT ........................................................................................ 43
Memorize a Product ........................................................................................................... 43
Search a Product................................................................................................................44
Organization of the Memories ............................................................................................ 48
PROTECTION OF THE ACCESS LEVELS .................................................................................... 49
General Information............................................................................................................ 49
The Users ........................................................................................................................... 50
Access by Password .......................................................................................................... 51
Access to Levels superior to 3............................................................................................ 52
Change Password .............................................................................................................. 53
Password forgotten 54
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE PAGES.............................................................................................. 57
Menu Page ......................................................................................................................... 57
List of Products Page ......................................................................................................... 57
List of Graphical Products Page......................................................................................... 58
Product / Criteria Search Page........................................................................................... 58
Transfer Page ..................................................................................................................... 58
List of Punches Page.......................................................................................................... 59
List of Dies Page................................................................................................................. 59
Punch Programming Page ................................................................................................. 60
Die Programming Page ...................................................................................................... 60
Welcome Page ................................................................................................................... 61
Initialization Page................................................................................................................ 61
Machine Parameters Page ................................................................................................. 62
Product Num Page ............................................................................................................. 62
Tools Position Page............................................................................................................ 63
Comments Page ................................................................................................................. 63
Bend Numerical Page......................................................................................................... 64
Bend 2D Page ....................................................................................................................64
Bend 3D Page ....................................................................................................................65
Bend Function Page ........................................................................................................... 65
Bend. Tools Page ............................................................................................................... 66
Corrections Page................................................................................................................66
INSTALLATION OF THE PC/DNC 1200 SOFTWARE ................................................................... 67
PC Protection key ...............................................................................................................67
Minimum configuration ....................................................................................................... 69
Software support PC 1200 Windows.................................................................................. 69
Software support DNC 1200 Windows............................................................................... 69
Software support DNC 1200 DOS...................................................................................... 70
INSTALLATION OF PC1200 WINDOWS ....................................................................................... 71
INSTALLATION OF PC1200 / PC900 DOS VERSION................................................................... 73
Installation of DNC Windows .............................................................................................. 74
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If the keyboard of the DNC doesn't work: 74
Installation of DNC DOS......................................................................................................75
If the keyboard of the DNC doesn't work: 76
INDEX ..............................................................................................................................................77
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NTRODUCTION
AFETY
S
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DNC WITH WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM
OPYRIGHT
Please consult the safety instructions, copyright and license agreement on the
first pages of the manual.
The CYBELEC DNCs equipped with Windows have been installed in the
factory with a configuration especially realised for the numerical control
(see technical information).
This configuration ensures that a minimum of files are present on the DNC,
offering in this way a maximum speed to execute the programs. This
configuration also ensures that the drivers are correct and that the whole
guarantees an optimal functioning of the numerical control.
ICENSE AGREEMENT
& L
As Windows is a very open system, it is advised to not modify the Windows
installation nor to install other programs. You risk to disturb the functioning
of the the numerical control.
If you wish to install a network or a printer, please call a specialist.
Remember that the DNC is equipped with a CD-ROM reader and that it is
very easy or even tempting to install external softwares, utilities or games
coming from specialized magazines.
CYBELEC accepts no responsibility in case of misfunctioning of
the numerical control if other programs have been installed or if
the original configuration has been modified.
We also remind you that the Windows environment is infested with virus and
utmost caution is to be taken when using data or softwares coming from
outside. A regular back-up enables you to get your data in safety.
We certify that our numerical controls are delivered virus free.
INTRODUCTION PAGE 5
BOUT THIS MANUAL
A
This User Guide treats some simple examples, in order to rapidly acquire the
programming concept.
The Reference manual furnishes supplementary information to this
document.
Remark: In this manual, it is assumed that the DNC has an operational
This manual describes the software version U3 or higher.
This manual can evolve, it is you, the operators, who can contribute to help
you more. If you have any remarks concerning this manual, please write to us
at:
configuration (i.e. machine parameters and tools are
programmed).
Some represented figures can possibly not correspond with
previous versions.
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OFTWARE INSTALLATION
S
See at the end of this manual, page 67.
YPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS
T
Arial bold Quotations of text as seen on the screen.
Arial bold italic Used to indicate the name of a DNC input or
Italic Reference to a written element, a paragraph or a
Indicates a double click on the key.
output.
manual.
For example: See Typographical Conventions.
EFINITIONS
D
In this manual the following terms are used:
Select This term designates a choice operation.
According to the situation the choice can be
done in different ways.
To validate a field, just leave the field or press
the
The word "select" will also be used to reach a
specific page.
Point out Position the cursor on the described point.
Use therefore the cursor keys
Mouse/Tracksensor Means a mouse for a PC,
a tracksensor for a DNC.
Click Press the left tracksensor button.
Click right Press the right tracksensor button.
Click left/right Press simultaneously the left and right
tracksensor buttons.
(Enter) key.
or the tracksensor.
Round robin lists or multiple choice fields:
They are violet coloured and signify that several
options are available.
The choice of the content is made by pressing
the
INTRODUCTION PAGE 7
key or click right.
A window appears with the list of the available
choices for this field.
To validate the choice:
- enter the number indicated next to the choice
or
- place the cursor on the choice and press the
key.
It is possible, without displaying the choice
window, to make appear one after the other the
choices by pressing the
key.
To validate, leave the field.
Menu Designates the main menu page which can be
reached by pressing the key.
A choice window "Menu Menuname" is also
called when pressing one of the
to
keys.
Function key Each time you are asked to press a function key
to , the corresponding menu
appears.
Generally the name of the function key is used.
For example: press PIECE designates the
key
.
Rapid validation To facilitate the operator's work, the DNC
For more information, see the same paragraph in the Reference Manual.
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memorizes the last choice made in a menu.
To validate a menu option quickly, simply
double click on a function key (e.g.:
to validate directly the last page selected.
),
Q
UICK START
This chapter describes, by means of some simple examples, diverse ways of
using your DNC.
L-alpha Programming.
This method is the fastest and the most currently used in the workshop
when the operator has to create himself a product from a paper
drawing.
Direct Programming.
This type of programming is often used for simple products or by
operators having worked on conventional pressbrakes without
numerical controls.
This page is very close to what an operator has to do, since he has on
one single screen all the information and fields necessary for the
programming of his product.
3D Programming.
This type of programming enables the user to visualize the
construction of its product in 3D. This mode also enables more
elaborated constructions and modifications than in 2D mode.
We assume in this part that all the necessary tools have already been
programmed as well as the machine parameters.
Access levels We presume that the operator knows how to reach level 1, or that the key of
the front panel (option) is on position 1. Should this not be the case, see
chapter Protection of the Access Levels further in this manual.
The screens of this manual have been captured with the PC 1200 Windows
software. The screens however are identical in the DNC 1200 2D.
Reminder:
You will find the correspondence between the keys of the DNC and those of
a PC keyboard in the 2D Reference Manual under External keyboard.
These procedures indicate to the operator a programming method
recommended by CYBELEC, enabling to assimilate by the example the
functioning of the software.
For additional information, please consult the 2D Reference Manual and/or
the 3D Reference Manual, which each contains a table of contents and a
detailed index facilitating the search for information.
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LEAVING THE SOFTWARE
It is possible at any time to quit the task after having memorized the current
state. However it is important to leave the software in the correct way by
calling up the MENU page
The same procedure can be used on the PC software, or press the
keys on any page.
and pressing the QUIT key.
+
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L-
ALPHA
(2D) P
This chapter describes, by means of a concrete example, how to create a
product by using the "L-alpha" method (length-angle).
This method is fast and easy and allows to display the product in 2D, which
usually is sufficient when products are being programmed in the workshop.
The product being used as an example is composed of 2 sections (profiles),
but the procedure is identical for one or several sections.
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0
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2
ROGRAMMING
40.0
3
0
.
0
45.0
15
0.
0
2
0
.
0
The side flaps with the oblong holes, which are included in section 1, will be
made first, so that a punch of identical length as that for section 2 can be
used.
To make this product, we will use 2 mm thick ST37 type steel.
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TEP BY STEP
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CLEAR THE WORK ZONE
The user has to clear the work memory before creating a new product.
Call the PRODUCT NUMERICAL page, which enables the data
introduction in L-Alpha mode.
Clear the work zone to
create a new product
Press the PRODUCT
Select PRODUCT NUMERICAL. For that, enter the number
indicated next to the choice
or place the cursor on the choice and press
or click on the choice.
The figure below shows the PRODUCT NUMERICAL page containing a
previous product.
function key.
key
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Press the ACTION
Select ERASE PRODUCT. For that, enter the number indicated next
to the choice
or place the cursor on the choice and press
or click on the choice, and then CONFIRM (
This operation erases only the data of the work memory. That means that the
product which is possibly located in the work memory is not lost if it has
been saved beforehand.
key.
key
).
PUNCH ADJUSTMENT
Punch adjustment
Window without any
tools selection
This chapter as well as the following Die Adjustment are optional when
programming in 2D mode.
It is interesting to look them over, for the TOOLS POSITION page enables
to define several places of work and hence to the operator to visualize the
tools assembly.
If the tools assembly is not important, skip these two chapters.
The tools definition will be made directly in the PRODUCT NUMERICAL
page (page in which you still are at this stage of the procedure).
Call the TOOLS POSITION page by pressing the PRODUCT
function key and select TOOLS POSITION.
Selection field : P or D
Field L (total available length)
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Check that a punch or / and the letter P are displayed in the right-hand
window (selection field).
If there is a die or the letter D, change it using the
Place the cursor on the P field and press the
key.
key to open the
punch LIST OF CHOICES menu.
Select the required punch by entering the number indicated next to the
choice with a two-digit number. Example: 01 for 1, 02 for 2, etc…
or
Place the cursor on the choice and validate with the
key
or
Click on the requested choice.
Punch adjustment
Punch placed in the
middle of the machine
Modify the
field by introducing a value equal to the half of field L
minus the half of the tool length, which corresponds to the central
point of the machine on which the punch is fixed. (In our example:
3500/2 – 195/2 = 1652.5 mm).
Modifiy the L field by introducing the value of 195 mm which
corresponds to the required tool length. In the front view the selected
tool appears in dark blue.
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DIE ADJUSTMENT
Die adjustment
Window with punch
selection but without
die
Same remark as for Punch Adjustment.
Selection field : D
Stay on TOOLS POSITION page.
Select the die using the
Place the cursor on the D field and press the
die choice menu.
Select the required die by entering the number indicated next to the
choice with a two-digit number. Example: 01 for 1, 02 for 2, etc…
or
Place the cursor on the choice and validate with the
or
Click on the requested choice.
key.
key to open the
key
Modify the
minus the half of the tool length, which corresponds to the central
point of the machine on which the die is fixed. (In our example:
3500/2 – 195/2 = 1652.5 mm).
Modify the L field by introducing the value of 195 mm which
corresponds to the required tool length.
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field by introducing a value equal to the half of field L
Die adjustment
Final mounting of the
tools
Window with selection
of the punch and the
die
Return to the PRODUCT NUMERICAL page via the PRODUCT
menu.
Choice of tools
CHOICE OF TOOLS
As mentioned above, if the tools position is not indispensable, you can define
the tools directly in the PRODUCT NUMERICAL page.
Cursor on PUNCH field (upper part of the screen)*.
Key or right click to display the LIST OF CHOICES.
Select the desired tool by by entering the number indicated next to the
choice with a two-digit number. Example: 01 for 1, 02 for 2, etc…
or
Place the cursor on the choice and validate with the
or
Click on the desired choice.
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key
Remark: Each window contains 20 tools. It is possible to reach the
next or previous 20 tools by using respectively the
or
keys.
Each database (punchs and dies) is limited to 200 tools.
You can also call the end of the list by introducing the value
999 or recall the begin of the list by introducing 001.
Proceed in the same way for the DIE.
Remark: It is possible to make the same choice, and in the same way,
in the TOOLS BEND page (via the BEND menu). This
enables to see the tools profile, along with their main
characteristics.
* The PUNCH and DIE fields in the upper part of the screen designate the
general tool for the calculation of the product. If a product is being
programmed via the PRODUCT NUMERICAL page, it is mandatory to
enter these two items.
The PUNCH and DIE columns in the table allow to specify a different tool
for a given bend.
In the BEND NUMERICAL page, there are also a PUNCH and a DIE field.
If the product has been programmed via the PRODUCT NUMERICAL
page, these fields will be empty or partially filled if tools have been entered
in the corresponding columns of the table of the PRODUCT NUMERICAL
page. This is so because these fields correspond to the ones in the table.
(Also see the section Direct Programming (BEND NUM) further in this
manual).
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GENERAL DATA
Enter:
- the punch
- the die
- the sigma/material
- the type of material
- the bending length
PROGRAMMING SECTION 1
Place the cursor on the THICKNESS field and enter the thickness of
the material being used.
Place the cursor on the SIGMA field and introduce the force/mm² of
the material used. (E.g.: Steel = 37 Kg/mm²)
Leave the round-robin list on STEEL.
Place the cursor on the BEND L. field and introduce the bending
length for the product (section 1 = 150.0 mm).
The dimensions of the faces are given in external cotation according to DIN.
See 2D Reference Manual, section Unfolded length.
45.0
45.0
When introducing the data in L-Alpha mode, just "begin" the profile by one
of the extremities and furnish one after the other the values of each face and
angle. At the last face there is no angle corresponding to.
Remark: As shown in the following figure, the profile of section 1 is
automatically drawn as a function of the introduced data
(length and angle), thus the value of the internal radius is
automatically calculated.
90.0°
45.0
90.0°
200.0
200.0
200.0
45.0
90.0°
45.0
90.0°
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