MITSUBISHI CNC NC Explorer Instruction Manual

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This manual is a guide for users of NC Explorer for the Mitsubishi CNC M700V, M70V, M700 and M70 Series.
This manual explains how to operate the NC Explorer, so read this thoroughly before using.
Fully understand "Precautions for Safety" on the next page to use the Mitsubishi CNC M700V, M70V, M700
and M70 Series safely.
Details described in this manual:
CAUTION
For items described as "Restrictions" or "Usable State" in this manual, the instruction manual issued by the
machine tool builder takes precedence over this manual.
Items that are not described in this manual must be interpreted as "not possible".
This manual is written on the assumption that all option functions are added. Confirm the specifications
issued by the machine tool builder before use.
Some screens and functions may differ depending on each NC system (or version), and some functions
may not be possible. Please confirm the specifications before use.

Precautions for Safety

Always read the specifications issued by the machine tool builder, this manual, related manuals and attached
documents before installation, operation, programming, maintenance or inspection to ensure correct use.
Understand this numerical controller, safety items and cautions before using the unit.
This manual ranks the safety precautions into "DANGER", "WARNING" and "CAUTION".
DANGER
When the user may be subject to imminent fatalities or major injuries if handling is mistaken.
WARNING
CAUTION
Note that even items ranked as " case, important information that must always be observed is described.
Not applicable in this manual.
Not applicable in this manual.
When the user may be subject to fatalities or major injuries if handling is mistaken.
When the user may be subject to injuries or when property damage may occur if handling is mistaken.
CAUTION", may lead to major results depending on the situation. In any
DANGER
WARNING
1. Items related to product and manual
If the descriptions relating to the "restrictions" and "allowable conditions" conflict between this
manual and the machine tool builder's instruction manual‚ the latter has priority over the former.
The operations to which no reference is made in this manual should be considered impossible.
This manual is compiled on the assumption that your machine is provided with all optional
functions. Confirm the functions available for your machine before proceeding to operation by referring to the specification issued by the machine tool builder.
In some NC system versions‚ there may be cases that different pictures appear on the screen‚
the machine operates in a different way on some function is not activated.
CAUTION

Contents

1. OUTLINE ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 What is NC Explorer?................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Specification of NC Explorer ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.1 Device configuration of NC Explorer .............................................................................................. 2
1.2.2 Screen specification of NC Explorer............................................................................................... 3
1.2.3 Data operated with NC Explorer..................................................................................................... 4
1.2.4 Function list .................................................................................................................................... 5
2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP............................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Operating Environment of NC Explorer .................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Procedure of Initial Installation .................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Procedure of Upgrade Installation............................................................................................................. 9
2.4 Uninstallation Procedure ......................................................................................................................... 10
2.4.1 Uninstallation procedure from Control Panel ...............................................................................10
2.4.2 Uninstallation procedure from NCExplorer.exe............................................................................ 12
3. HOW TO USE NC EXPLORER........................................................................................................................13
3.1 How to Start NC Explorer........................................................................................................................13
3.2 NC Device Setting................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1 Searching NC devices .................................................................................................................. 14
3.2.2 Registering subnet information..................................................................................................... 15
3.2.3 Registering NCs on subnet group ................................................................................................ 16
3.2.4 Editing subnet information............................................................................................................ 18
3.2.5 Deleting registered subnet ...........................................................................................................19
3.2.6 Edit NC device information........................................................................................................... 20
3.2.7 Deleting NC device information.................................................................................................... 21
3.2.8 Showing folder and file information .............................................................................................. 22
3.2.9 Inputting password .......................................................................................................................23
3.3 Operating Files........................................................................................................................................ 24
3.3.1 Copying a file................................................................................................................................24
3.3.2 Deleting a file................................................................................................................................25
3.3.3 Changing a file name.................................................................................................................... 26
3.3.4 Creating a folder ........................................................................................................................... 27
3.3.5 Deleting a folder ...........................................................................................................................28
3.3.6 Operating objects .........................................................................................................................29
APPENDIX............................................................................................................................................................ 30
Appendix 1 Message List .............................................................................................................................. 30
Appendix 2 Shortcut Key List ........................................................................................................................ 32
Appendix 3 Restrictions ................................................................................................................................ 33

1. OUT LI NE

1. OUTLINE
This chapter explains the outline of NC Explorer.

1.1 What is NC Explorer?

“NC Explorer” enables the host PC’s Explorer connected to NCs to operate the NCs’ machining
data files via Ethernet.
1.1 What is NC Explorer?
Fig. 1-1 NC Explorer’s screen
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1.2 Specification of NC Explorer

1.2.1 Device configuration of NC Explorer

The device configuration of NC Explorer is as follows.
The network environment and device configuration which is covered by this system is as in Fig.1-2.
Targets of file operation are NCs on the same subnet as the host PC’s, and NCs on a different
subnet.
Host PC
NC Explorer
1.2 Specification of NC Explorer
File operation
Rout er
Subn et A
NC01
NC control unit
NC disp lay
NC02
NC03
NCs on a different sub net are
also covered
Fig. 1-2 Network environment and device configuration
Subnet B
・・・
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(1)
(2)
(3) (4)
(6) (7)
(9)
(8)
(5)

1.2.2 Screen specification of NC Explorer

1.2 Specification of NC Explorer
The screen of NC Explorer
is as in Fig. 1-3.
Fig. 1-3 NC Explorer’s screen structure
Table 1-1 Screen structure
Fig. 1-3 NC Explorer’s screen structure
Table 1-1 Screen structure
Name Outline
1 Menu Explorer’s menu
2 Tool bar Explorer’s tool bar
3 Address bar Explorer’s menu
4 Tree view In the tree of the desktop, MITSUBISHI CNC Network group NCs
will be shown.
5 File view Selected NC device’s files/folders are shown.
6 MITSUBISHI CNC
Network
NC device group connected to the host PC, and whose files are
to be operated by NC Explorer.
7 NC device NC device which is a target of file operation by NC Explorer.
8 Subnet Subnet which is a target of file operation by NC Explorer.
9 Directory NC device’s folder which is a target of file operation by NC
Explorer.
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1.2.3 Data operated with NC Explorer

1.2 Specification of NC Explorer
NC Explor
er handles the data of MITSUBISHI CNC Network group.
See Table 1-2 for the contextual menu when an object is selected and right-clicked.
Table 1-2 List of contextual menu
Object to select Menu item Detail
“MITSUBISHI CNC
“Unfold” or “Fold” Unfold or fold the hierarchical tree. Network” group Subnet group/NC device
“Unfold” or “Fold” Unfold or fold the hierarchical tree.
“Edit…” Edit registered subnet/NC information.
“Delete” Delete a registered subnet.
“Copy” Copy the selected folder on the clipboard.
“Copy to PC” Not available.
Folder
“Unfold” or “Fold” Unfold or fold the hierarchical tree.
“Edit…” Change the selected folder’s name of DS/HD.
“Delete” Delete the selected folder of DS/HD.
“Copy” Copy the selected folder on the clipboard.
“Copy to PC” Copy the selected folder in the [CNC Copy Files]
folder of the host PC.
File view
“New…” Create a folder under the current folder.
File
“Paste” Paste the clipboard’s file on the current folder.
“Version” Show NC Explorer’s version.
“Edit…” Change the selected file’s name.
“Delete” Delete the selected file.
“Copy” Copy the selected file on the clipboard.
“Copy to PC” Copy the selected file in the [CNC Copy Files] folder
of the host PC.
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1.2 Specification of NC Explorer
Files which are handled by NC Explorer are as in Table 1-3.
Table 1-3 File list
: Available ×: Unavailable
Folder name File name Description Edit
Delete
Paste CNC Memory
PRG USER - Machining program
ALL.PRM Parameter × PRM
AUXAXIS.PRM Auxiliary axis parameter × LAD USERPLC.LAD User PLC ladder × DAT
COMMON.VAR Common variable ×
TOOL.OFS Tool offset data ×
TLIFE.TLF Tool life management data ×
SRAM.BIN SRAM data ×
WORK.OFS Workpiece offset data ×
TOOLMNG.DAT Tool management data ×
DEVOPEN.DAT Device open data ×
SRAMOPEN.DAT SRAM open data × LOG
NCSAMP.CSV Sampling data ×
ALLLOG.LOG Log data (All log) ×
KEYLOG.LOG Log data (Key log) ×
DS HD (*)
* Shown when connected to M700/M700VW Series.

1.2.4 Function list

Copy Copy to PC
NC Explo
er’s functions are as in Table 1-4.
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Table 1-4 Function list
Function Outline
Searching NCs Search NC devices on the same subnet as the host PC’s and
NC devices on registered subnets.
Registering subnets From the dialogue box, register the network information
(subnet address, subnet mask, gateway address) of NC
devices on a subnet which is different from the host PC.
Setting NC device information
Set an NC to connect by specifying the NC No. and port No.
for each NC device’s IP address.
Showing folder/file information Show an NC device’s folder/file information.
Copying a file Copy an NC device’s file.
Deleting a file Delete an NC device’s file.
Changing a file name Change an NC device’s file name.
Creating/Deleting a folder Create/Delete an NC device’s folder.
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2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP

2.1 Operating Environment of NC Explorer

The system environment necessary for the operation of NC Explorer is shown below.
OS Windows XP SP2 or better
Windows Vista SP1 or better
CPU Pentium III 600MHz or better 32bit processor
In the case of Windows Vista, 800MHz or better (1GHz
or better is recommended)
Memory 64MB minimum
In the case of Windows Vista, 512MB or better (1GB or
better is recommended)
Screen SVGA or better
Connected NC M700VS Series, M700VW Series, M700 Series,
M70V Series, M70 Series

2.2 Procedure of Initial Installation

2.1 Operating Environment of NC Explorer
(1) Double-click Setup.exe.
The setup screen appears. Push “Next”.
Fig. 2-1 Setup screen
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(2) The license agreement appears.
Carefully read it, and push “Yes”.
If you select “No” (Not agree), installation of NC Explorer will be terminated.
2.2 Procedure of Initial Installation
Fig. 2-2 License agreement screen
(3) The customer information screen appears.
Enter the user name and company name, then push “Next”.
Fig. 2-3 Customer information screen
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(4) The installation mode selection screen appears.
Select between “User mode” and “Administrator mode”, and push “Next”.
Fig. 2-4 Installation mode selection screen
(5) The screen to select where to install the application appears.
If you wish to change the location to install, push “Browse” to select the location. After setting the location, push “Next”.
2.2 Procedure of Initial Installation
Fig. 2-5 Screen to select where to install
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(6) The location’s information appears. After confirming it, push “Next”.
(If you wish to change the setting, push “Back”.)
Setup starts.
Fig. 2-6 Installation location information screen
2.2 Procedure of Initial Installation
(7) When installation successfully finishes, the complete screen will appear.
If a window confirming overwriting the environment setup files appears, select “Yes.”
Push “Finish”.
Fig. 2-7 Installation complete screen

2.3 Procedure of Upgrade Installation

First, uninstall the older version, then install the new version.
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2.4 Uninstallation Procedure

In order to uninstall NC Explorer, carry out from Control Panel, or double-click NCExplorer.exe.

2.4.1 Uninstallation procedure from Control Panel

(1) Select [Start]-[Control Panel]-[Add or Remove Programs].
The “Add or Remove Programs” screen appears.
From among the list, select NC Explorer, and push “Remove”.
2.4 Uninstalation Procedure
Fig. 2-8 Add or remove programs screen
(2) The “Setup maintenance” screen appears.
Select “Remove”, and push “Next”.
Fig. 2-9 Setup maintenance screen
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(3) The “Confirm Uninstall” screen will appear.
When you push “OK”, uninstallation will start.
(If you push “Cancel”, the screen will return to “Setup maintenance”.)
Fig. 2-10 Screen to confirm deleting a file
(4) When uninstallation finishes, the complete screen will appear.
Push “Finish”.
2.4 Uninstalation Procedure
Fig. 2-11 Uninstallation complete screen
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2.4.2 Uninstallation procedure from NCExplorer.exe

2.4 Uninstalation Procedure
(1) The “Setu
p maintenance” screen appears.
Select “Remove”, and push “Next”.
Fig. 2-12 Setup maintenance screen
(2) The “Confirm Uninstall” screen will appear.
When you push “OK”, uninstallation will start.
(If you push “Cancel”, the screen will return to “Setup maintenance”.)
Fig. 2-13 Screen to confirm deleting a file
(3) When uninstallation finishes, the complete screen will appear.
Push “Finish”.
Fig. 2-14 Uninstallation complete screen
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3. HOW TO USE NC EXPLORER

3. HOW TO USE NC EXPLORER
This chapter explains how to use NC Explorer.

3.1 How to Start NC Explorer

Double-click the “MITSUBISHI CNC Network” icon on the desktop of Windows.
3.1 Ho w to St art NC Expl orer
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3.2 NC Device Setting

3.2.1 Searching NC devices

The NCs on the same subnet as the host PC’s are automatically searched and shown under
“MITSUBISHI CNC Network” of Explorer when you click “MITSUBISHI CNC Network”.
3.2 NC Device Setting
Fig. 3-1 How NC devices are shown
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3.2.2 Registering subnet information

3.2 NC Device Setting
Start the registration
screen
Right-click on “MITSUBISHI CNC Network” of Explorer. Right-click the file view, and select
“New…”.
Fig. 3-2 Starting the registration screen
Register the information of a subnet which is different from the host PC’s.
In the registration screen (see Fig. 3-3), enter the network information (see Table 3-1 for details) of
the subnet which is different from the host PC’s.
Fig. 3-3 Subnet registration screen
Table 3-1 Subnet information
Setting item What to set NAME Set the subnet name to register arbitrarily. ADDRESS Set the address of the subnet on which the NC you wish to include exists.
The last value is always 0. MASK Set the mask value of the subnet on which the NC you wish to include exists. GATEWAY Set the gateway address of the subnet on which the NC you wish to include
exists.
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3.2.3 Registering NCs on subnet group

3.2 NC Device Setting
After register
ing a subnet which is different from the host PC’s, register the NCs on the subnet to
access them.
Start the NC registration screen
Select the subnet on Explorer, and right-click on the file view, then select “New…”.
Fig. 3-4 NC registration screen
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Register the NCs on the subnet.
Enter the information of the NC device (see Table 3-2 for details) on the subnet which is different
from host PC’s in the registration screen (See Fig. 3-5).
Fig. 3-5 NC device information registration screen
Table 3-2 NC device information
3.2 NC Device Setting
Setting item What to set
ADDRESS Set the net address of the NC you wish to include.
NAME Set the name of the NC to register.
When not set, the NC’s net address will be set.
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3.2.4 Editing subnet information

3.2 NC Device Setting
Start the edit screen
Right-click on the subnet group to edit, and select “Edit”.
Fig. 3-6 Starting the edit screen
Edit the subnet information.
Correct the registered subnet network information (see 3-1 for details) on the edit screen (see Fig.
3-7). When changing the subnet address, subnet mask, and gateway, it is required to delete all
the NCs registered.
Fig. 3-7 Subnet edit screen
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3.2.5 Deleting registered subnet

3.2 NC Device Setting
Delete the registered subn
et
Right-click on the subnet group to delete, and select “Delete”.
In order to delete a registered subnet, it is required to delete all the NC devices of the subnet.
Fig. 3-8 Deleting a registered subnet
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3.2.6 Edit NC device information

3.2 NC Device Setting
Start the edit screen
Right-click on the NC device to edit, and select “Edit”.
Fig. 3-9 Starting the edit screen
Edit the NC device information
Correct the registered NC information on the edit screen (see Fig. 3-10). It is possible to edit an
NC on the host PC, however, what is changeable is only NC name.
Fig. 3-10 NC device information edit screen
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3.2.7 Deleting NC device information

3.2 NC Device Setting
Right-click o
n the NC device to delete, and select “Delete”. An NC on the host PC cannot be
deleted.
Fig. 3-11 Deleting an NC device
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3.2.8 Showing folder and file information

3.2 NC Device Setting
Tree view
of NC device and folder, and file information
In the left area of Explorer, subnet groups, NCs, and folders are shown in a tree view. The content
of the selected object in the tree (subnet group, NC, folder) is shown in the right area of Explorer.
See Table 3-3 for what will be shown in the right area when each object is selected.
Fig. 3-12 Tree view of NCs and folders
Table 3-3 Shown items by each selected object
Selected
object
MITSUBISHI
What is shown in the file
view
Subnet group Name (Subnet name. If subnet name is not registered, CNC Network
Subnet
NC device Name (Unit name. If unit name is not registered, serial
NC device Name (Unit name. If unit name is not registered, serial
group NC device
Folder
Folder
Folder
File
The file types correspond with extensions.
What is shown in the column
subnet address.)
No.)
No.)
Name
Name Size Type
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3.2.9 Inputting password

3.2 NC Device Setting
In order for NC Explorer to access the memory devic
e of an NC display, user verification is required.
If you attempt to open a directory on the HD (by double-click, or by unfolding of contextual menu,
etc.), password input will be requested.
Fig. 3-13 Inputting the password
The password which is input will be stored in the registry for each NC device, so password input will
be omitted from the next time.
Table 3-4 Password information
Setting item What to set User ID "Administrator" (Default value) Password “CNC” (Default value)
When shipped from the plant, the default value is set.
Contact with your MTB for details.
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3.3 Operating Files

3.3.1 Copying a file

Right-click on the file (or folder) to copy, and select “Copy”. Then in the right area of the screen of
NC Explorer, right-click and select “Paste”. The file will be transferred.
3.3 Operating Files
Fig. 3-14 Copying using the copy & paste operation
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3.3.2 Deleting a file

3.3 Operating Files
Right-click o
n the file to delete, and select “Delete”.
Fig. 3-15 Deleting using the contextual menu
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3.3.3 Changing a file name

3.3 Operating Files
Right-click o
n the file to rename, and select “Edit”.
Then input the new name in the file naming dialog box (See Fig.3-17).
Fig. 3-16 Changing a file name
Fig. 3-17 File naming dialog box
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3.3.4 Creating a folder

3.3 Operating Files
In the right area of the screen, right-cli
ck and select “New…”.
Then input the folder name to create in the folder naming dialog box (See Fig. 3-19).
Fig. 3-18 Creating a folder
Fig. 3-19 Folder naming dialog box
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3.3.5 Deleting a folder

3.3 Operating Files
Right-click o
n the folder to delete, and select “Delete”.
Fig. 3-20 Deleting a folder
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3.3.6 Operating objects

3.3 Operating Files
Target obje
cts of file operation are as in Table 3-5.
Table 3-5 Target objects of file operation
File operation Target object
Copying a file
[Copying from host PC to NC (CNC_Memory)]
File to which the host PC’s Windows can access
[Copying from host PC to NC (DS/HD folder)]
File/Folder to which the host PC’s Windows can access
[Copying from NC to host PC]
File/Folder in the CNC_Memory folder of NC control unit
File/Folder in the DS folder of NC control unit
File/Folder in the HD folder of NC display
[Copying from one NC to another NC]
File/Folder in the CNC_Memory folder of NC control unit
File/Folder in the DS folder of NC control unit
File/Folder in the HD folder of NC display
Deleting a file User file in the CNC_Memory folder of NC control unit
File in the DS folder of NC control unit
File in the HD folder of NC display
Changing a file name User file in the NC memory of control unit
File in the CF card of control unit
File in the shared folder of display
Creating a directory In the DS folder of NC control unit
In the HD folder of NC display
Deleting a directory Folder in the DS folder of NC control unit
Folder in the HD folder of NC display
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APPENDIX

APPENDIX
The followings are references to use NC Explorer. Refer below upon necessity.

Appendix 1 Message List

Messages shown during using NC Explorer and their descriptions are as follows.
Message Description
This folder already contains
a file called “File Name”.
Would you like to replace
the existing file ?
Some files already exist in
this folder.
Would you like to replace
them?
Cannot copy “File Name” :
Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not
full or write-protected and
that the file is not currently
in use.
This folder already contains
a folder named “ Folder
Name”.
If the files in the existing
folder you are moving
copying they will be
replaced. Do you still want
to move or copy the
folder ?
Are you sure you want to
delete “File Name” ?
Cannot delete “File Name” :
Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not
full or write-protected and
that the file is not currently
in use.
Cannot rename “File
Name” : A file with the
name you specified already
exists. Specify a different
file name.
Appendix 1 Message List
A file with a duplicate name exists.
Specify a name not duplicate.
Files with duplicate names exist.
Specify names not duplicate.
File copy failed.
Folder copy failed.
A duplicate folder name found at attempting copying the
folder.
Specify a name not duplicate.
Making sure of deleting the file.
Deleting the file failed.
A duplicate file name found at attempting changing the file
name.
Specify a name not duplicate.
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A file name cannot contain
any of the following
characters.
CNC network group is
experiencing read problem.
Please try again later.
Cannot create “Folder
Name” : Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not
full or write-protected.
Cannot rename “File
Name” : Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not
full or write-protected and
that the file us not currently
in use.
It is not possible to copy it to
this kind of resource.
It is not emptiness in the
folder.
Mandatory option ЧЧЧЧЧ is
missing.
A file with the name you
specified already exists.
Specify a different file
name.
Are you sure you want to
delete these items ?
“CNC Name” is not
accessible. You might not
have permission to use this
network resource.
This specified subnet
already exists.
A fatal error occurred while
performing the data
transfer.
Appendix 1 Message List
Message Description
The input name contains an illegal character.
An error occurred during getting the tree structure.
CNC
Creating the file/folder failed.
CNC
Changing the name of the file/folder failed.
CNC
Copying to an object which is not allowed by the
specification was attempted. (Data protection key, edit
lock B/C, etc.)
CNC
Deleting a not empty folder was attempted.
Delete the folder after emptying it.
CNC
A required item is missing.
CNC
Creating a file/folder failed due to the duplicate name.
Specify a name not duplicate.
Making sure of deleting more than one file.
A verification error occurred during logging-in to the NC
device’s HD folder.
The subnet address and mask input during subnet
registration already exist.
During copying files, the copy processing of a file failed.
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Appendix 2 Shortcut Key List

The shortcut keys that can be used with NC Explorer are shown below.
Keyboard operation Description
Showing menu
[Ctrl] + [E] Shows the search menu in the tree view area.
[Ctrl] + [F] Shows the search menu in the tree view area.
[Ctrl] + [H] Shows the history menu in the tree view area.
[Ctrl] + [I] Shows the bookmark menu in the tree view area.
[F3] Shows the search menu in the tree view area.
Unfolding tree (Reading object)
[Ctrl + [R] Shows the refreshed information.
[F5] Shows the refreshed information.
Ten key “*” Shows all the sub-folders of the selected folder as tree view.
Ten key “+” Unfolds the tree. Arrow (Æ) Unfolds the tree.
Appendix 2 Shortcut Key List
Copying
[Ctrl] + [C] Carries out copy. Pasting
[Ctrl] + [V] Carries out paste.
[Shift] + [Insert] Carries out paste.
Opening (Executing)
[Enter] on a folder type item
Opens the folder.
Deleting
[Delete] Deletes completely.
[Shift] + [Delete] Deletes completely.
Contextual menu
[Shift] + [F10] Opens each function’s contextual menu.
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Appendix 3 R estr ictions

Appendix 3 Restrictions
Target NCs of file input/output are Mitsubishi CNC M700V/M70V/M700/M70 Series.
Restrictions in operation are as follows.
List of restrictions in operation
Restriction Description Single-click on a file name The file name cannot be changed. Double-click on an item (other than folder) Drag & drop by the mouse’s left button with [Shift] pushed Drag & drop by the mouse’s left button with [Ctrl]+[Shift] pushed Drag & drop by the mouse’s left button with [Alt] pushed Drag & drop by the mouse’s left button onto an application icon Drag & drop by the mouse’s right button
Drag & drop Drag & drop is not available for the following cases.
Keyboard operation [Ctrl]+[B] Not available with Windows Vista. Keyboard operation [Ctrl]+[E] In the case of Windows Vista, the focus moves to the search
Keyboard operation [Ctrl]+[F] In the case of Windows Vista, the search folder is opened. Keyboard operation [Ctrl]+[H] Not available with Windows Vista. Keyboard operation [Ctrl]+[I] Not available with Windows Vista.
Keyboard operation [F3] In the case of Windows Vista, the search folder is opened. Keyboard operation [Ctrl]+[X] Same as [Ctrl]+[C]. Keyboard operation [Ctrl]+[Z] Not available. Keyboard operation [Enter] on an item (other than folder) Keyboard operation [Alt]+[Enter] Property will not be shown. Keyboard operation [F2] Name cannot be changed. List view display Not classified into folder/file. List view display Even if “Delete” or “Copy” is carried out by other than contextual
Contextual menu Shows the standard menu on the “MITSUBISHI CNC Network”
Contextual menu When right-click is done without selecting a file/folder, the
Graying out indication The following items won’t be grayed out.
Copying from NC to host PC Possible to copy to a specified folder by “Copy To PC”.
Not available.
Copy is carried out.
Copy is carried out.
Copy is carried out.
Even if an item under the CNC network group is dropped on an application icon on the desktop, the application will not start. Nothing is carried out. Note that in the case of Windows XP, copy is carried out with a drag & drop by the mouse’s right button.
Drag & drop of a file/folder from a HD to another HD Drag & drop of a folder from the NC to CNC_Memory Drag & drop of a folder from the host PC to CNC_Memory
box.
Not available.
menu, the display will not be refreshed.
desktop.
standard menu will be also shown.
“Rename” and “Property” in the menu bar “Copy To Folder…” in the edit menu “Undo”, “Property” and “Cut” of the tool buttons
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APPENDIX
Appendix 3 R estr ictions
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Revision History

Date of revision Man ual No. Revision details
Aug. 2008 IB(NA)-1500904-* First edition created. (NC Explorer)
Oct. 2009 IB(NA)-1500904-A Contents were revised to correspond to NC Explorer software version A1.
Contents were revised to be compatible with Windows Vista.
Contents were revised to correspond to Mitsubishi CNC M700V/70 Series
software version F5.
Jan. 2010 IB(NA)-1500904-B Contents were revised to correspond to NC Explorer software version A2.
Contents were revised to correspond to Mitsubishi CNC M700/M70 Series
software version F6.
Contents were revised to correspond to Mitsubishi CNC M700V/M70V Series
software version G0.

Global Service Network

AMERICA EUROPE
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AUTOMATION INC. ( AMERICA FA CENTER) MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V. (EUROPE FA CENTER)
Central Region Service Center GOTHAER STRASSE 10, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY 500 CORPORATE WOODS PARKWAY, VERNON HILLS, IL., 60061, U.S.A. TEL: +49-2102-486-0 / FAX: +49-2102-486-5910 TEL: +1-847-478-2500 / FAX: +1-847-478-2650
Western Michigan Service Satellite KURZE STRASSE. 40, 70794 FILDERSTADT-BONLANDEN, GERMANY ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN., 49010, U.S.A. TEL: + 49-711-3270-010 / FAX: +49-711-3270-0141 TEL: +1-847-478-2500 / FAX: +1-269-673-4092
Ohio Service Satellite 25, BOULEVARD DES BOUVETS, 92741 NANTERRE CEDEX FRANCE LIMA, OHIO, 45801, U.S.A. TEL: +33-1-41-02-83-13 / FAX: +33-1-49-01-07-25 TEL: +1-847-478-2500 / FAX: +1-847-478-2650
Minnesota Service Satellite 120, ALLEE JACQUES MONOD 69800 SAINT PRIEST RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA, 55423, U.S.A. TEL: +33-1-41-02-83-13 / FAX: +33-1-49-01-07-25 TEL: +1-847-478-2500 / FAX: +1-847-478-2650
Western Region Service Center VIALE COLLEONI 7-PALAZZO SIRIO CENTRO DIREZIONALE COLLEONI, 5665 PLAZA DRIVE, CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, 90630, U.S.A. 20041 AGRATE BRIANZA MILANO ITALY TEL: +1-714-220-4796 / FAX: +1-714-229-3818 TEL: +39-039-60531-342 / FAX: +39-039-6053-206
Eastern Region Service Center Italy (Padova) Service Sattelite
200 COTTONTAIL LANE SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, 08873, U.S.A. VIA SAVELLI 24 - 35129 PADOVA ITALY TEL: +1-732-560-4500 / FAX: +1-732-560-4531 TEL: +39-039-60531-342 / FAX: +39-039-6053-206
Western Pennsylvania Service Satellite U.K. Service Center
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, 16510, U.S.A. TRAVELLERS LANE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 8XB, U.K. TEL: +1-814-897-7820 / FAX: +1-814-987-7820 TEL: +44-1707-27-6100 / FAX: +44-1707-27-8992
Southern Region Service Center Spain Service Center
2810 PREMIERE PARKWAY SUITE 400, DULUTH, GEORGIA, 30097, U.S.A. CTRA. DE RUBI, 76-80-APDO. 420 TEL: +1-678-258-4500 / FAX: +1-678-258-4519 08190 SAINT CUGAT DEL VALLES, BARCELONA SPAIN
Northern Texas Service Satellite
1000, NOLEN DRIVE SUITE 200, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, 76051, U.S.A. Poland Service Center TEL: +1-817-251-7468 / FAX: +1-817-416-5000 UL.KRAKOWSKA 50, 32-083 BALICE, POLAND
Southern Texas Service Satellite
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, 77546, U.S.A Poland (Wroclaw) Service Center TEL: +1-832-573-0787 / FAX: +1-678-573-8290 UL KOBIERZYCKA 23,52-315 WROCLAW,POLAND
Central Florida Service Satellite
SATELITE BEACH, FLORIDA, 32937, U.S.A. Turkey Service Center TEL : +1-321-610-4436 / FAX : +1-321-610-4437 BAYRAKTAR BULVARI, NUTUK SOKAK NO:5, YUKARI DUDULLU
Canadian Region Service Center TEL: +90-216-526-3990 / FAX: +90-216-526-3995 4299 14TH AVENUE MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R OJ2, CANADA TEL: +1-905-475-7728 / FAX: +1-905-475-7935 Czech Republic Service Center
Mexico City Service Center TEL: +420-59-5691-185 / FAX: +420-59-5691-199 MARIANO ESCOBEDO 69 TLALNEPANTLA, 54030 EDO. DE MEXICO TEL: +52-55-9171-7662 / FAX: +52-55-9171-7649 Russia Service Center
Monterrey Service Satellite TEL: +7-495-748-0191 / FAX: +7-495-748-0192 ARGENTINA 3900, FRACC. LAS TORRES, MONTERREY, N.L., 64720, MEXICO TEL: +52-81-8365-4171 / FAX: +52-81-8365-4171 Sweden Service Center
Brazilian Service Center TEL: +46-581-700-20 / FAX: +46-581-700-75 ACESSO JOSE SARTORELLI, KM 2.1 CEP 18550-000, BOITUVA-SP, BRAZIL TEL: +55-15-3363-9900 / FAX: +55-15-3363-9911 Bulgaria Service Center
Brazilian's Sites Service Center TEL: +359-2-8176000 / FAX: +359-2-9744061 CITIES OF PORTO ALEGRE AND CAXIAS DO SUL BRAZIL CITIES OF SANTA CATARINA AND PARANA STATES Ukraine (Kharkov) Service Center TEL: +55-15-3363-9927 APTEKARSKIY PEREULOK 9-A, OFFICE 3, 61001 KHARKOV, UKRAINE
Germany Service Center
France Service Center
France (Lyon) Service Satellite
Italy Service Center
TEL: +34-935-65-2236 / FAX: +34-935-89-1579
TEL: +48-12-630-4700 / FAX: +48-12-630-4727
TEL: +48-71-333-77-53 / FAX: +48-71-333-77-53
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
TECHNOLOGICKA 374/6,708 00 OSTRAVA-PUSTKOVEC, CZECH REPUBLIC
213, B.NOVODMITROVSKAYA STR., 14/2, 127015 MOSCOW, RUSSIA
STRANDKULLEN, 718 91 FROVI, SWEDEN
4 A. LYAPCHEV BOUL., 1756 - SOFIA, BULGARIA
TEL: +38-57-732-7744 / FAX: +38-57-731-8721
Ukraine (Kiev) Service Center
4-B, M. RASKOVOYI STR., 02660 KIEV, UKRAINE TEL: +38-044-494-3355 / FAX: +38-044-494-3366
Belarus Service Center
703, OKTYABRSKAYA STR., 16/5, 220030 MINSK, BELARUS TEL: +375-17-210-4626 / FAX: +375-17-227-5830
South Africa Service Center
P.O. BOX 9234, EDLEEN, KEMPTON PARK GAUTENG, 1625 SOUTH AFRICA TEL: + +27-11-394-8512 / FAX: +27-11-394-8513
ASEAN CHINA
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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC ASIA PTE. LTD. (ASEAN FA CENTER) MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AUTOMATION (SHANGHAI) LTD. (CHINA FA CENTER)
Singapore Service Center China (Shanghai) Service Center
307 ALEXANDRA ROAD #05-01/02 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC BUILDING SINGAPORE 159943 4/F ZHI FU PLAZA, NO. 80 XIN CHANG ROAD, TEL: +65-6473-2308 / FAX: +65-6476-7439 SHANGHAI 200003,CHINA
Indonesia Service Center    China (Ningbo) Service Deale
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Malaysia (KL) Service Center China (Beijing) Service Center
60, JALAN USJ 10 /1B 47620 UEP SUBANG JAYA SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN, MALAYSIA 9/F, OFFICE TOWER 1, HENDERSON CENTRE, 18 JIANGUOMENNEI AVENUE TEL: +60-3-5631-7605 / FAX: +60-3-5631-7636 DONGCHENG DISTRICT, BEIJING, CHINA 100005
Malaysia (Johor Baru) Service Center    China (Beijing) Service Deale
No. 16, JALAN SHAH BANDAR 1, TAMAN UNGKU TUN AMINAH, 81300 SKUDAI, JOHOR MALAYSIA TEL: +60-7-557-8218 / FAX: +60-7-557-3404 China (Tianjin) Service Center
Vietnam Service Center-1 TIANJIN, CHINA 300061 47-49 HOANG SA ST. DAKAO WARD, DIST. 1, HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM TEL: +86-22-2813-1015 / FAX: +86-22-2813-1017 TEL: +84-8-910-4763 / FAX: +84-8-910-2593 China (Shenyang) Service Satellite
Vietnam Service Center-2 China (Chengdu) Service Center
THUAN KIEN PLAZA 190 HONG BANG ROAD.TOWER C. SUITE 3002. DIST.5, BLOCK B-1, 23F, CHUAN XIN MANSION, 18 SECTION 2 HO CHI MINH CITY,VIETNAM RENMIN ROAD (SOUTH), CHENGDU, SICHUAN, CHINA 610016 TEL: +84-8-240-3587 / FAX: +84-8-726-7968 TEL: +86-28-8619-9730 / FAX: +86-28-8619-9805
Vietnam (Hanoi) Service Center China (Changchun) Service Satellite
5TH FL., 93B KIM LIEN ST., PHUONG LIEN WARD, DONG DA DIST. BING 3RD ROAD., INDUSTRIAL&ECONOMICAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE, CHAOYANG DISTRICT TEL: +84-8-573-7646 / FAX: +84-4-573-7650 TEL : +86-0431-5021-546 / FAX : +86-0431-5021-690
Philippines Service Center China (Shenzhen) Service Center
UNIT No.411, ALABAMG CORPORATE CENTER KM 25. WEST SERVICE ROAD ROOM 2512-2516, GREAT CHINA INTERNATIOANL EXCHANGE SQUARE, JINTIAN RD.S., SOUTH SUPERHIGHWAY, ALABAMG MUNTINLUPA METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES 1771 FUTIAN DISTRICT, SHENZHEN, CHINA 518034 TEL: +63-2-807-2416 / FAX: +63-2-807-2417 TEL: +86-755-2399-8272 / FAX: +86-755-8218-4776
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AUTOMATION (THAILAND) CO., LTD. (THAILAND FA CENTER)
BANG-CHAN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE No.111 SOI SERITHAI 54 KOREA T.KANNAYAO, A.KANNAYAO, BANGKOK 10230, THAILAND TEL: +66-2906-8255 / FAX: +66-2906-3239 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AUTOMATION KOREA CO., LTD. (KOREA FA CENTER)
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INDIA
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC ASIA PVT LTD
FIRST & SECOND FLOOR, AVR BASE, MUNICIPAL No.BC-308, HENNURE BANASWADI ROAD, HRBR RING ROAD, BANGALORE-560 043,INDIA MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC TAIWAN CO., LTD(TAIWAN FA CENTER) TEL: +91-80-4020-1600 / FAX: +91-80-4020-1699 TAIWAN (Taichung) Service Center
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TEL: +86-21-2322-3030 / FAX: +86-21-2322-2800
TEL: +86-10-6518-8830 / FAX: +86-10-6518-8030
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Korea Service Center
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TAIWAN
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2F(C),1-1, CHUNGHWA-RD, YONGKANG CITY, TAINAN HSIEN, TAIWAN R.O.C
OCEANIA
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Oceania Service Center
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