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Introduction
This is an instruction manual for NC Monitor, which is software compatible with MITSUBISHI CNC M700V,
M70V, M700 and M70 Series.
This manual describes how to operate NC Monitor, so read this thoroughly before using. Also understand the
contents of "Precautions for Safety" on the next page for safely using MITSUBISHI CNC M700V, M70V, M700
and M70 Series.
Details described in this manual:
CAUTION
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 written on the assumption that your machine is provided with all optional functions.
Refer to the specifications issued by machine tool builder to confirm the functions available for your NC
before proceeding to operation.
In some NC system versions, there may be cases that different pictures appear on the screen, the
machine operates in a different way or some function is not activated.

Precautions for safety
Make sure to read this manual, related manuals and auxiliary documents carefully before starting installation,
operation, programming, maintenance or inspection to ensure correct usage. Thoroughly understand the device,
safety information and precautions of this control system before starting operation.
This manual ranks the safety precautions into "DANGER", "WARNING" and "CAUTION".
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Note that some items ranked as "
In any case, important information that must always be observed is described.
When the user may be subject to imminent fatalities or major injuries if handling is mistaken.
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 physical damage may occur if handling is
mistaken.
CAUTION" may lead to major results depending on the situation.
DANGER
Not applicable in this manual.
WARNING
Not applicable in this manual.
1. Items related to product and manual
CAUTION
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 written on the assumption that your machine is provided with all optional functions.
Refer to the specifications issued by machine tool builder to confirm the functions available for your
machine before proceeding to operation.
In some NC system versions, there may be cases where different pictures appear on the screen, the
machine operates in a different way or some function is not activated.

CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW ............................................................................................... 1
1.1 Outline of NC Monitor ................................................................................. 1
1.2 Specifications of NC Monitor ........................................................................... 2
1.2.1 Operating environment of NC Monitor.............................................................2
1.3 Screen Configuration of NC Monitor..................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Menu bar ..................................................................................... 4
1.3.2 Tool bar....................................................................................... 5
1.3.3 Connected NC data ............................................................................ 5
1.3.4 NC list area ................................................................................... 6
1.3.5 Screen display window.......................................................................... 8
2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP ................................................................................ 9
2.1 How to Install onto Your Computer for the First Time ......................................................9
2.2 How to Install to Upgrade the Software ................................................................. 13
2.3 How to Uninstall ..................................................................................... 14
2.3.1 Use Control Panels to uninstall ................................................................. 14
2.3.2 Use NCMonitor.exe to uninstall ................................................................. 15
3. HOW TO USE NC MONITOR...............................................................................17
3.1 Start and Terminate NC Monitor .......................................................................17
3.1.1 Start NC Monitor ..............................................................................17
3.1.2 Terminate NC Monitor .........................................................................17
3.2 Connect and Disconnect ............................................................................. 18
3.2.1 Display the connected NC's screen (Connect) .................................................... 18
3.2.2 Close the connected NC's screen (Disconnect) ................................................... 18
3.2.3 Change NC name ............................................................................. 19
3.2.4 Add connected NC ............................................................................ 20
3.2.5 Delete connected NC .......................................................................... 21
3.2.6 Update connected NC .........................................................................21
3.2.7 Switch languages .............................................................................21
3.2.8 Arrange windows.............................................................................. 21
3.2.9 Version information............................................................................21
3.3 Display/Setting Limitations of Connected NC ............................................................22
3.4 Points to Note.......................................................................................23
APPENDIX ................................................................................................. 24
Appendix 1. Messages .................................................................................. 24
Appendix 2. Shortcut Key List ............................................................................ 25
Appendix 3. Restrictions ................................................................................. 26
Appendix 3.1 Common Restriction.................................................................... 26
Appendix 3.2 Restriction on Devices .................................................................. 26
Appendix 3.3 Restriction on System Setup Screen...................................................... 27
Appendix 3.4 Restriction on Guidance ................................................................27

1. OVER VIEW
1. OVERVIEW
This chapter explains the outline of NC Monitor.
1.1 Outline of NC Monitor
NC Monitor is software which enables monitoring of remote numerical controllers (referred to as NCs) by use
of the intranet on production site.
NC Monitor is possible to connect to more than one NC, thus it can monitor multiple NCs at a time.
1.1 O utline of NC Monit o r
Host PC
LAN1 LAN1
NC
(the 1st)
OP1 OP1
Display Display
NC
(the 2nd)
Figure1-1 General schematic diagram
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1. OVER VIEW
1.2 Specifications of NC Monitor
1.2.1 Operating environment of NC Monitor
NC Monitor works under the following environment.
Item Windows 2000/XP Windows Vista
Computer A PC with 300MHz or faster CPU A PC with 800MHz or faster CPU
Memory 128MB or more 512MB or more
Available hard
disk space
OS Windows 2000 SP3 or later / Windows XP SP2 or later / Windows Vista SP1
Interface 10/100M Ethernet
Display Video adapter (SVGA) with a resolution of 800x600 and a monitor
NCs to connect Version F0 (F2 for M700VW Series or G0 for M70V Series) or later of the
100MB or more (excluding the free space necessary for running the OS)
or later
M700, M70, M700VS, M700VW and M70V Series NCs
1.2 Specificatio ns of NC Monitor
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1. OVER VIEW
1.3 Screen Configuration of NC Monitor
The NC Monitor screen is as shown in Figure 1-2.
(1)
(2)
(3)
1.3 Sc re e n Con f iguration of NC Monitor
(4)
(5)
Figure 1-2 NC Monitor screen configuration
Table 1-1 List of items displayed
Item Description
(1) Menu bar Possible to select functions such as connection (to display the screen) and
addition of NC.
(2) Tool bar Possible to use frequently used functions without selecting from the menu
bar.
(3) Connected NC data Detailed information (such as IP address, system version and serial No.) of
the connected NC, which is displayed in the foreground, appears.
(4) NC list area A list of NCs is displayed.
In this list, connectable NCs and the NCs added by a user using "Add
connected NC" function are listed.
When an item is selected from the list and right-clicked, a popup menu
appears, from which various functions can be selected.
(5) Screen display
Screens of the connected NCs are displayed.
window
Title bar The connected NC's name and the close button are displayed.
Status bar Tool's status, such as communication state, is displayed.
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