osai 10 CNC User Manual

10 Series CNC

User Manual

Code: 45004452H

Rev. 17

PUBLICATION ISSUED BY:

OSAI S.p.A.

Via Torino, 14 - 10010 Barone Canavese (TO) – Italy

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Copyright 2001-2007 by OSAI

All rights reserved

Edition: January 2007

IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION

This document has been prepared in order to be used by OSAI. It describes the latest release of the product.

OSAI reserves the right to modify and improve the product described by this document at any time and without prior notice.

Actual application of this product is up to the user. In no event will OSAI be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages that may result from installation or use of the equipment described in this text.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

General

This publication is issued with reference to Software Release 7.6 for the 10 Series systems (E69). The following modifications have been made to this revision.

PAGES	UPDATE TYPE
INDEX	Updated
Introduction
p. 1	Changed description in “SUMMARY”
p. 4	Modified title of “WARNINGS” paragraph and changed the
	description under “CAUTION” and “WARNING”. Added new
	paragraph “SAFETY-RELATED PROVISIONS”
Chapter 1
p. 2-3-8	Added new paragraphs: Structure of the Hardware – Version with
	integrated operator panel – CNC with integrated operator panel:
	10/510i solutions (Blink, OpLink, WinLink) – Central unit version –
	Modular CNC with WinMedia panel connected via Ethernet -
	WinMedia
Chapter 2
p. 1	Added “IMPORTANT”. Added paragraph “System shut-down”
Chapter 3
p. 5	Changed description in “IMPORTANT”
p. 6	Added “IMPORTANT”
p. 52	Added “IMPORTANT”
p. 53	Changed title “Pilot Panel Operator Console” and added description
p. 55	Added “IMPORTANT”
p. 56	Changed title “WinMedia Operator Console” and added
	description”. Added paragraph “WinMedia Compact Operator
	Console”
p. 59	Added “IMPORTANT”
Chapter 5
p. 3	Added “CAUTION”
p. 4	Added “IMPORTANT”
p. 9	Added “IMPORTANT”
Chapter 6
p. 1	Added “CAUTION”
p. 3	Added “Avoid Jog Return” with relative description
p. 13	Added “Avoid Jog Return”
p. 14	Added “IMPORTANT”
Chapter 7
p. 2	Added “CAUTION”
Chapter 9
p. 1	Added “IMPORTANT”

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Chapter 11
p. 14	Added description in paragraph “Execution in axes disconnected
	mode”
p. 17	Added description in paragraph “Search conditions”
Chapter 17
p. 2	Changed description of Bit 1 in enable functions table: BYTE 1
p. 3	Changed descriptions of Bits 6 and 7 in enable functions table:
	BYTE 4
p. 4	Changed descriptions of Bits 3, 6 and 7 in enable functions table:
	BYTE 5. Changed descriptions of Bit 3 in enable functions table:
	BYTE 6
APP. A
p. 21	Added new error message HD056

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Preface

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PREFACE

This manual describes how to operate a 10 Series CNC. It provides the end user with all the necessary information for using and programming the system.

REFERENCE

Consult:

•10 Series CNC Product Specifications

•10 Series CNC AMP - Software Characterisation Manual

For further information refer to:

• 10 Series CNC Programming Manual

SUMMARY

This manual describes the operation of the system in its standard configuration. For any additional or replacement functions as may be introduced by the manufacturer of the machine, see the documents supplied by the manufacturer. Where standard operating modalities are concerned, this manual describes how your 10 Series CNC works and explains how to operate the system. Each chapter deals with a separate topic.

1.Features and specifications

This chapter lists the general hardware and software characteristics of 10 Series CNC’s. It also describes the major features of the front panel.

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2.System start up

This chapter explains how to switch an and start up the system. It discusses the screens and messages displayed when the system runs the self diagnostic.

3.User interface

This chapter describes the function of the softkeys, pushbuttons and controls available on the panel. An overview of all the softkeys levels available gives the user a reference guide of all the softkeys available. It provides a detailed description of the various video pages and discusses the optional operator console.

4.Setting system variables and parameters

This chapter explains how to set the local and system variables used for program writing. It also describes how to set the machine operation parameters accessible with the MACHINE SET UP softkey.

5.Establishing origins and homing the axes

This chapter describes how to home the axes and establish the machine origins. In addition, it provides a definition of the various reference and origin points managed by the control.

6.Axes jogging and stop function

This chapter describes how to move the axes manually.

7.Using tables

This chapter deals with the tables controlled by the system. It describes the Table Editor, a utility with which to compile and edit system tables.

8.Table editor configurator

This chapter deals with the Table Editor, a utility for customising the tables visualised or printed by the system, the video pages and the softkey labels. It also discusses how to configure and handle customised tables.

9.Tool management

This chapter explains how to define tool offsets and part origins an the spindle axis. In addition it describes how to manage the information stored in the Tool Data Base (tool mounting, transfer, etc.).

10.Part program file manager

The chapter describes the part program management environment, the directories display, the copy, rename and edit of the part programs.

11.Part program execution

This chapter explains how to set the machine for part program execution as well as the various execution modes.

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12.Machine Plot

This chapter introduces the MACHINE PLOT, a utility with which to visualise the tool path graphics in real time while the machine is executing the program.

13.DOS Shell

This chapter describes the procedures for hard disk file management using the DOS operating system functions.

14.Security

This chapter describes a series of security functions that regulate the access to the system resources.

15.Peripherals

This chapter describes the programs used to configure and use the systems with communication ports connected to external devices (via a serial, parallel or Ethernet line).

16.Ethernet Communication

This chapter provides the most important information about Ethernet communication and describes how to configure the network and the network services.

17.Function tables

Lists the enabling tables.

A.Error messages

Lists the error codes and messages and the related recovery operations.

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WARNINGS TO ENSURE WORKER SAFETY AND PREVENT MATERIAL DAMAGE

For correct control operation, it is important to follow the information given in this manual. Take particular care with topics bearing one of the mentions: WARNING, CAUTION or IMPORTANT, which indicate the following types of information:

WARNING

CAUTION

Draws attention to facts or circumstances that may cause damage to the control, to the machine or to operators. Failure to comply with the applicable safety provisions may result in death or severe injuries to the operators and cause considerable damage to the equipment.

Indicates information to be followed in order to avoid damage to equipment in general. Failure to comply with the indications contained herein may result in harmful effects and undesirable conditions

	IMPORTANT		Indicates information that must be followed carefully in order to ensure full
			success of the application.

SAFETY-RELATED PROVISIONS

The people in charge of the numerical control must have been duly trained and be highly reliable. Their skills must have been clearly defined and verified.

Before the numerical control is started-up, the people in charge must get to know and understand the operating instructions. Nobody, in fact, is authorised to use the numerical control, not even on a temporary basis, if they have not received appropriate professional training. Moreover, machine operators must keep the general technical conditions of the numerical control under control at all times (checking for defects, visible damages and differences from habitual operating conditions).

Service

Repairs can be performed solely by qualified personnel, instructed in the specific sector. Comply with the applicable safety provisions.

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The following cases must be considered as non conforming to the instructions and rule out any liability on the part of the manufacturer of the numerical

WARNING control:

•the numerical control is used in improper technical conditions, nonconforming to the applicable safety and risk awareness provisions or the instructions given in the relative manuals.

•defects that might undermine safety are not eliminated before the numerical control is started up.

•the setup of the numerical control designed to ensure its correct operation, its use without limitations and the presence of safety devices is modified, cut out or tampered with.

Terminology

Some terms appearing throughout the manual are explained below.

Control	Refers to the 10 Series numerical control unit comprising front panel unit and
	basic unit.
Front Panel	Is the interface module between machine and operator; it has a monitor on
	which messages are output and a keyboard to input the data. It is connected to
	the basic unit.
Basic Unit	Is the hardware-software unit handling all the machine functions. It is connected
	to the front panel and to the machine tool.

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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................	1-1
Processes ..............................................................................................................	1-1
HARDWARE STRUCTURE ............................................................................................	1-2
Integrated Version with operator panel .................................................................	1-2
CNC with mated operator panel: 10/510i solutions (BLink/OpLink/ WinLink).......	1-2
Central Unit Version...............................................................................................	1-3
Modular CNC with WinMedia panel connected in ethernet...................................	1-3
Operator Panel ......................................................................................................	1-5
WINMEDIA.......................................................................................................................	1-8
SOFTWARE STRUCTURE .............................................................................................	1-11
Utilities ...................................................................................................................	1-13

SYSTEM START UP

SYSTEM POWER UP......................................................................................................	2-1
SYSTEM SHUT DOWN...................................................................................................	2-1
DIAGNOSTIC SCREENS................................................................................................	2-2
Modules .................................................................................................................	2-5
EMERGENCY SYSTEM SWITCH-ON ............................................................................	2-6
DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES.............................................................................................	2-8
PASSED Tests ......................................................................................................	2-9
REPORTS about devices and actions in progress ...............................................	2-10
Error messages .....................................................................................................	2-11

USER INTERFACE

KEYBOARD ....................................................................................................................	3-1
Function keys.........................................................................................................	3-2
Alphanumeric Section............................................................................................	3-2
OPERATOR PANEL FUNCTION KEYS.........................................................................	3-4
Fixed Keys .............................................................................................................	3-4
Special keys...........................................................................................................	3-5
CONTROL BUTTONS.....................................................................................................	3-6
VIDEO ..............................................................................................................................	3-7
Main screen ...........................................................................................................	3-9
Status information area .........................................................................................	3-10

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Axes data area .......................................................................................................	3-12
General data area ..................................................................................................	3-13
Part program data area..........................................................................................	3-15
Large font display...................................................................................................	3-16
Configurable screen pages ....................................................................................	3-19
System status (SYS_STA).....................................................................................	3-20
Axes position (AXES_POS) ...................................................................................	3-22
Program display (PRG_DISP) ...............................................................................	3-23
Process status (PROC_STA).................................................................................	3-24
Programmed code state (CODE_STA)..................................................................	3-26
Axes offsets (AXIS_OFF).......................................................................................	3-27
Selecting a screen..................................................................................................	3-27
Enlarging an elementary quadrant.........................................................................	3-28
Directory of Programs screen ................................................................................	3-29
Additional data windows ........................................................................................	3-30
General rules about data entry windows ...............................................................	3-32
SOFTKEYS ......................................................................................................................	3-35
Main menu .............................................................................................................	3-38
Auto ........................................................................................................................	3-39
Manual....................................................................................................................	3-41
Part Program..........................................................................................................	3-42
Variables ................................................................................................................	3-43
OEM .......................................................................................................................	3-43
Machine Set-Up .....................................................................................................	3-44
Tables.....................................................................................................................	3-46
Diagnostics.............................................................................................................	3-47
Utility.......................................................................................................................	3-48
OPERATOR CONSOLE ..................................................................................................	3-49
Operator Console Keys and Functions..................................................................	3-49
Pilot Panel Operator Console ................................................................................	3-53
WinMedia Operator Console..................................................................................	3-56
WinMedia Compact Operator Console ..................................................................	3-56

SETTING SYSTEM VARIABLES AND PARAMETERS

LOCAL AND SYSTEM VARIABLES ..............................................................................	4-1
E variables .............................................................................................................	4-2
User variables ........................................................................................................	4-3
H variables .............................................................................................................	4-4
SN variables...........................................................................................................	4-5
SC variables...........................................................................................................	4-6
PLUS variables ......................................................................................................	4-9
Searching for pages and variable indexes.............................................................	4-10
Using variables for calculations .............................................................................	4-11

SETTING MACHINE PARAMETERS..............................................................................	4-12
Dynamic Params....................................................................................................	4-13
Dynamic limits ........................................................................................................	4-15
Program SET-UP ...................................................................................................	4-16
Block Retrace.........................................................................................................	4-16
Probe parameters ..................................................................................................	4-17
Axes Reference......................................................................................................	4-18
Accuracy ................................................................................................................	4-19
Time/date ...............................................................................................................	4-20

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ESTABLISHING ORIGINS AND HOMING THE AXES

GENERAL........................................................................................................................	5-1
HOMING THE AXES .......................................................................................................	5-3
Manual Homing ................................................................................................	5-3
Automatic Homing ............................................................................................	5-3
DEFINING ORIGINS........................................................................................................	5-5
DEFINING THE PART ZERO ON THE SPINDLE AXIS.................................................	5-8
Part zero on tool tip................................................................................................	5-8
Part zero on spindle nose......................................................................................	5-10
HOMING AND ORIGIN PRESETTING FOR DIAMETER AXES....................................	5-11

AXES JOGGING AND STOP FUNCTIONS

JOG..................................................................................................................................	6-1
Continuous Jog......................................................................................................	6-2
Incremental Jog .....................................................................................................	6-2
DEFINING THE JOG INCREMENT ................................................................................	6-3
FEEDRATE OVERRIDE..................................................................................................	6-4
ALTERING THE JOG INCREMENT ...............................................................................	6-5
JOG RETURN TO THE PROFILE ..................................................................................	6-6
SPINDLE SPEED OVERRIDE ........................................................................................	6-7
STOP FUNCTIONS .........................................................................................................	6-8
Reset......................................................................................................................	6-8
Hold........................................................................................................................	6-8
EMERGENCY STOP .......................................................................................................	6-9
ACTIVE RESET...............................................................................................................	6-9
REMOVING THE TOOL AFTER AN EMERGENCY ......................................................	6-12

USING TABLES

WHAT IS A TABLE? .......................................................................................................	7-3
USING THE TABLE EDITOR..........................................................................................	7-4
Directory Window...................................................................................................	7-6
Softkeys common to all Tables..............................................................................	7-7
Table Editor Keys ..................................................................................................	7-8

TABLE EDITOR FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................	7-9
Opening a Table ....................................................................................................	7-9
Loading a Table .....................................................................................................	7-10
Altering a Table......................................................................................................	7-11
Incremental Parameter Modification......................................................................	7-12
Inserting a Record in a Table ................................................................................	7-13
Canceling a Record from a Table..........................................................................	7-14
Saving a Table.......................................................................................................	7-15
Printing a Table......................................................................................................	7-15
Sorting Lines and Columns ...................................................................................	7-16
Search for an Element...........................................................................................	7-17
Changing the Measuring Unit ................................................................................	7-17
Table Backup.........................................................................................................	7-18
Restoring Tables....................................................................................................	7-19
ORIGINS TABLE.............................................................................................................	7-20
TOOLS TABLE................................................................................................................	7-22
TOOL OFFSETS TABLE ................................................................................................	7-27

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TOOL DATA BASE .........................................................................................................	7-30
MAGAZINE TABLE .........................................................................................................	7-33
USER TABLE ..................................................................................................................	7-33

TABLE EDITOR CONFIGURATOR

GENERAL........................................................................................................................	8-1
CONFIGURATOR SCREENS .........................................................................................	8-2
Main configurator screen .......................................................................................	8-2
Configurator screen ...............................................................................................	8-3
SOFTKEYS ......................................................................................................................	8-7
Softkeys in the main configurator screen...............................................................	8-7
Configuration screen softkeys single tables ..........................................................	8-8
LOADING A CONFIGURATION FILE.............................................................................	8-10
SAVING A CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................	8-11
RESTORING THE DEFAULT CONFIGURATION ..........................................................	8-12
AXES CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................	8-13
CONFIGURING A TABLE ...............................................................................................	8-14
Configuring fields ...................................................................................................	8-17
LINKING TABLE FIELDS................................................................................................	8-20
UNLINKING TABLE FIELDS ..........................................................................................	8-22
ARRANGING THE TABLE FIELDS................................................................................	8-23
CONFIGURING THE PRINTING OUTPUT .....................................................................	8-26
CONFIGURING HELP .....................................................................................................	8-28
CONFIGURING SOFTKEYS ...........................................................................................	8-29
QUITTING THE CONFIGURATOR ENVIRONMENT......................................................	8-30
PERSONALISING USER TABLES .................................................................................	8-31
User Table Manager screens and softkeys ...........................................................	8-32
Configuring a table.................................................................................................	8-37
Configuring the table fields ....................................................................................	8-39
Copying a table or the fields of a table...................................................................	8-40
Copying a table .................................................................................................	8-40
Copying table fields...........................................................................................	8-41
Configuring HELP MESSAGES .............................................................................	8-42
Loading and saving a table on a file ......................................................................	8-43
Printing a user table ...............................................................................................	8-43

TOOL MANAGEMENT

GENERAL........................................................................................................................	9-1
TOOL PRESETTING .......................................................................................................	9-2
Tool presetting on an external system...................................................................	9-3
Tool presetting on the machining part ...................................................................	9-4
DEFINING A MULTIPLE CUTTER TOOL.......................................................................	9-6
MANAGING THE TOOL DATA BASE............................................................................	9-7
Transfering tool data between the Tool Data Base and the Tool Table ................	9-7
Entry of data fora new tool in the Tool Table (retrieved from Data Base) .............	9-7
Overwriting the data of a tool already in the Tool Table with the Data Base data. 9-9

PART PROGRAM FILE MANAGER

Main screen............................................................................................................	10-1
SOFTKEYS ......................................................................................................................	10-3

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	LINE EDITOR ..................................................................................................................	10-4
	Line Editor screen..................................................................................................	10-4
	Creating a new part program.................................................................................	10-7
	Loading an existing Part Program .........................................................................	10-7
	Loading a running Part Program ...........................................................................	10-7
	Characteristics of the Line Editor...........................................................................	10-8
	Line Editor function keys .......................................................................................	10-9
	Writing new characters in a block..........................................................................	10-11
	Opening a new line................................................................................................	10-11
	Deleting lines .........................................................................................................	10-12
	Retrieving lines ......................................................................................................	10-13
	Configuration Editor...............................................................................................	10-14
	Numbering program blocks ...................................................................................	10-16
	Search for strings and block numbers...................................................................	10-17
	Cut & Paste............................................................................................................	10-18
	Inserting a part program ........................................................................................	10-20
	Saving a part program ...........................................................................................	10-20
	PART PROGRAM EXECUTION
	SETTING PART PROGRAM PARAMETERS ................................................................	11-1
	EXECUTION OF A PART PROGRAM............................................................................	11-4
	Selecting and activating a part program................................................................	11-4
	Automatic execution ..............................................................................................	11-4
	Semiauto (block-by-block) execution ....................................................................	11-5
	Multiblock retrace...................................................................................................	11-6
	Executing blocks from keyboard............................................................................	11-7
	MDI execution with an active part program ...........................................................	11-8
	Executing part of a program ..................................................................................	11-9
	Modifying blocks in BLK/BLK mode.......................................................................	11-10
	Restoring a part program.......................................................................................	11-10
	Search for a string .................................................................................................	11-11
	Overriding the programmed feedrate ....................................................................	11-12
	Overriding the spindle speed.................................................................................	11-13
	Overriding the rapid ...............................................................................................	11-14
	Execution in Dry Run mode...................................................................................	11-14
	MEMORY SEARCHING ..................................................................................................	11-15
	Automatic searching ..............................................................................................	11-15
	Searching for a pre-set block.................................................................................	11-16
	Restarting a working cycle.....................................................................................	11-16
	Searching mode.....................................................................................................	11-17
	MACHINE PLOT
	MACHINE PLOT USED WITH AXES CONNECTED .....................................................	12-1
	User interface with axes connected ......................................................................	12-2
	Machine Plot video page with axes connected .....................................................	12-3
	Softkeys active in axes connected mode ..............................................................	12-4
	SETTING MACHINE PLOT PARAMETERS WITH AXES CONNECTED .....................	12-5
	DRAWING A PROFILE WITH CONNECTED AXES......................................................	12-9
	CHECKING THE GRAPHICS .........................................................................................	12-10
	ZOOM ..............................................................................................................................	12-11
	CAPTURING POINT COORDINATES............................................................................	12-13
	MACHINE PLOT WITH AXES DISCONNECTED (DRY RUN MODE)...........................	12-15

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Configuration and functionality in use with axes disconnected .............................	12-15
Video page with axes disconnected (Dry Run Active)...........................................	12-16
Softkeys active in axes disconnected mode (dry run) ...........................................	12-17
SETTING THE MACHINE PLOT PARAMETERS WITH AXES DISCONNECTED .......	12-18
VERIFY.............................................................................................................................	12-21
CLEAR SCREEN .............................................................................................................	12-21
EXAME GRAPHIC ...........................................................................................................	12-21

DOS SHELL

LAUNCHING DOS SHELL ..............................................................................................	13-1
DEFAULT PARAMETER VALUES .................................................................................	13-2
DISPLAYING A DIRECTORY .........................................................................................	13-4
DOS SHELL COMMANDS ..............................................................................................	13-6
ABORT...................................................................................................................	13-7
BACKUP.................................................................................................................	13-7
COPY .....................................................................................................................	13-8
DELETE .................................................................................................................	13-9
DIRECTORY ..........................................................................................................	13-10
EDIT .......................................................................................................................	13-11
EXIT .......................................................................................................................	13-11
FORMAT ................................................................................................................	13-12
HELP......................................................................................................................	13-13
MKDIR....................................................................................................................	13-14
PRINT.....................................................................................................................	13-15
RENAME................................................................................................................	13-16
RESTORE..............................................................................................................	13-17
SHOW DRIVES......................................................................................................	13-18
XCOPY...................................................................................................................	13-19

SECURITY

USER LEVELS.................................................................................................................	14-2
ABILITY TO USE SYSTEM FUNCTIONS.......................................................................	14-3
ABILITY TO INSTALL OPTIONS....................................................................................	14-4
ENABLING THE SECURITY ENVIRONMENT ...............................................................	14-5
SET LEVEL ............................................................................................................	14-6
SET PASSWORD ..................................................................................................	14-7
SET SECURITY .....................................................................................................	14-8
SHOW SECURITY.................................................................................................	14-10
PRODUCT INFO....................................................................................................	14-11
PRODUCT KEYS...................................................................................................	14-11
INSTALL.................................................................................................................	14-12
SHOW OPTION and SHOW FIXUPS....................................................................	14-13

PERIPHERALS

ACTIVATING PERIPHERALS........................................................................................	15-2
INTERLNK .......................................................................................................................	15-3
Configuration..........................................................................................................	15-3
Interlnk Configuration for 10 Series System ..........................................................	15-3
Interlnk Configuration Personal Computer.............................................................	15-7
PRINT DEVICE ................................................................................................................	15-8

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	REMOTE BOOT ..............................................................................................................	15-9
	ETHERNET COMUNICATION
	INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................	16-1
	COMMENTS ON THE NETWORKS ...............................................................................	16-3
	Definitions ..............................................................................................................	16-3
	Network topology...................................................................................................	16-5
	CONFIGURATION OF THE NETWORK ........................................................................	16-7
	General view..........................................................................................................	16-7
	Network configurator .............................................................................................	16-7
	FUNCTIONS OFFERED BY THE NETWORK................................................................	16-8
	File Transfer...........................................................................................................	16-8
	Server services ......................................................................................................	16-8
	Access from a client...............................................................................................	16-9
	Exchanges of messages between tasks ...............................................................	16-9
	USER INTERFACE .........................................................................................................	16-12
	Access to the configuration environment ..............................................................	16-12
	Network configurator screen displays ...................................................................	16-13
	Main screen ......................................................................................................	16-13
	First screen display: Advanced Level...............................................................	16-13
	Second screen display .....................................................................................	16-14
	Third screen display (optional) .........................................................................	16-16
	NETWORK CONFIGURATOR SOFTKEYS ...................................................................	16-18
	Level selection (LEVEL Softkey) ...........................................................................	16-20
	Channel configuration (CHAN GENERAL Softkey) ..............................................	16-20
	Configuration of server type services (SERVER Softkey).....................................	16-22
	Configuration of client type services (CLIENT Softkey) ........................................	16-24
	CONFIGURATION OF TASK-TO-TASK TYPE SERVICES ..........................................	16-26
	Enabling Task-To-Task communication ................................................................	16-26
	Defining a local environment as sharable in the network (SHARED
	ENV softkey)..........................................................................................................	16-26
	Connection to a remote environment (REMOTE ENV. Softkey)...........................	16-28
	Immediate connection of remote environments (Softkey ENVIR. CONNECT).....	16-30
	Automatic connection of remote devices (Softkey SERVICES CONN.) ...............	16-31
	USE OF THE SERVICES IN THE NETWORK................................................................	16-32
	Network activation on the 10 Series system .........................................................	16-32
	Enabling the net on a Windows PC.......................................................................	16-32
	ACCESS TO A SERVICE FROM DOS SHELL ..............................................................	16-33
	Display of the drives ..............................................................................................	16-33
	ACCESS TO A PART PROGRAM..................................................................................	16-34
	DOS REAL TIME ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................	16-34
	FUNCTION TABLES
	FUNCTION TABLE: BYTE 0 - Reserved ..............................................................	17-1
	FUNCTION TABLE: BYTE 1 - Reserved ..............................................................	17-2
	FUNCTION TABLE: BYTE 2 - Maintenance .........................................................	17-2
	FUNCTION TABLE: BYTE 3 - Directory Protection ..............................................	17-3
	FUNCTION TABLE: BYTE 4 - System Tables Protection.....................................	17-3
	FUNCTION TABLE: BYTE 5 - Configuration ........................................................	17-4
	FUNCTION TABLE: BYTE 6 - PLUS Execution....................................................	17-4
	FUNCTION TABLE: BYTE 7 - Part Program Development ..................................	17-5
	FUNCTION TABLE: BYTE 8 - Execution of CNC Functions ................................	17-5

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FUNCTION TABLE: BYTE 9 - Reserved OEM......................................................

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ERROR MESSAGES

USER INTERFACE ERRORS .........................................................................................	A-2
PART PROGRAM ERROR MESSAGES ........................................................................	A-5
TABLE EDITOR ERRORS ..............................................................................................	A-6
DOS SHELL ERROR MESSAGES .................................................................................	A-11
SECURITY ERRORS.......................................................................................................	A-13
EMERGENCY MESSAGES.............................................................................................	A-15
MESSAGES FOR D.S.I. ANOMALIES............................................................................	A-17
MESSAGES ON MECHATROLINK ANOMALIES .........................................................	A-17
MESSAGES ON OS-WIRE ANOMALIES.......................................................................	A-18
HARDWARE DIAGNOSTICS ERRORS .........................................................................	A-19
Base unit (main CPU) ............................................................................................	A-19
Other boards ..........................................................................................................	A-20
SOFTWARE DIAGNOSTICS ERRORS ..........................................................................	A-22
Operating system ...................................................................................................	A-22
Software Configuration Errors................................................................................	A-24
APPLICATION ERRORS.................................................................................................	A-28
EDITOR ERRORS ...........................................................................................................	A-29
ERROR FROM PERIPHERALS ......................................................................................	A-32
ERRORS COMMON TO ALL OPERATOR PANELS.....................................................	A-33
CONFIGURATOR ERROR MESSAGES OF NETWORKS ............................................	A-35

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INTRODUCTION

10 Series is a family of state-of-the-art controls capable of meeting a vast range of standard and non standard application requirements: milling machines, grinding machines, wood-, glassand marble-working machines, oxygen cutters, etc. The upper segment in 10 Series can control up to 32 digital axes.

10 Series systems are the result of the most advanced technologies (32 bit microprocessor, surface mounting, etc.). The powerful multi-task, real time, event driven, operating system is enhanced by an open hardware and software architecture that permits MTB's to personalise the application by incorporating custom-specific packages. Access to the sophisticated NC functions is provided by an easy-to-use user interface that can be tailored to the MTB requirements.

Processes

The word "process" usually refers to the management of a machine tool: control of the machine axes, execution of machining programs, activation and control of the machine logic, etc. More in general, the notion of process may include any auxiliary task supporting the operation of the main machine: tool change, part loading/unloading, statistic calculations, report production, etc.

Multiprocess capabilities are among the major assets of 10 Series CNC, which can manage up to twenty processes. When synchronised, processes can be managed faster and more flexibly than with separate control systems.

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HARDWARE STRUCTURE

10 SERIES systems are made up of a number of fixed modules that can be combined in different ways as a function of the requirements and the performances envisaged. There are two control modalities: one with integrated operator panel and another of modular type with the operator panel working in remote mode (or absent = “BLACK BOX” ).

	Only skilled operators together the manufacturer of the machine tool can
WARNING	open the operator panel and the basic unit only for “service” reasons.

Integrated Version with operator panel

The 10/110 CNC is tiny and speedy and the new 10/510 models demonstrate this: in the space normally needed for the operator panel alone we have integrated the whole numerical control unit and its components. The assembly of all CNC components into a single hardware module makes the installation very simple and does away with all the cabling between the CNC and the operator panel. This has direct benefits on the equipment cost (cables and space reduction in the electric cabinet).

CNC with mated operator panel: 10/510i solutions (BLink/OpLink/ WinLink)

		Ethernet
		Serial
		lines
	Teach	I/O Bus
	Pendant
		OS-Wire
		CANOpen
		Profibus
		Interbus
	I/O Ring
	Osaring	Axes
	I/O Ring Bus	Interface
	I/O	Analogical
		OS-Wire
	Ring
	HDIO	Mechatrolink I™
		Sercos™

I/O Ring Pilot Panel

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Central Unit Version

The CNC module isn’t combined with any operator panel. It must be matched with a long distance Blink or OpLink operator panel for use in “Blind” mode, or be connected via Ethernet to an intelligent operator panel.

Modular CNC with WinMedia panel connected in ethernet

	WinMedia
	Operator Panel
	Ethernet
	I/O Bus	CANOpen Console
		CANOpen
		Profibus
		Interbus
		Axes
Teach	Serial	Interface
Pendant
	lines	Analogic	Handwheel

Mechatrolink I™

Sercos™

In the case of integrated systems with operator panels and of systems in “Blind” mode the central unit consists of:

the system CPU

−the analog or digital axes control board(s)

−field bus management board that can manage input/output

In addition, the system may include a series of optional modules picked up from the following list:

•one or more Pilot Panel operator consoles connected to the I/O Ring or WinMedia Console connected via Field Bus in two versions: normal and compact

•a teach pendant connected to the central unit via the serial line

•electronic handwheel connected to the encoder inputs available on the axes board and on OS3 drives

•local and remote I/O modules

•connected I/O of I/O HD optical fibre, Osaring

•digital and analog distributed I/O connected to OS-Wire bus

•digital and analog distributed I/O connected to Canopen bus

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• digital and analog distributed I/O connected to Interbus bus

For more information about the system modules and how to connect them, please refer to the 10 Series Product Specifications and to the 10 Series Family Installation Guide.

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Operator Panel

The Operator Panel or front panel is the interface between the system and the operator.

There are 3 models of operator panel:

−BLink

−OPLink

−WinLink

In all versions, the Operator Panel comprises a screen with a liquid crystal display, a USA-ASCII standard keyboard separate from the monitor to increase the ergonomics of the system and 7 softkeys. It uses the latest Man-Machine interface techniques in a simple, friendly manner and its main functions are:

•key in operating commands by means of the softkeys;

•enter the start, stop and reset commands;

•enter data, in terms of commands, through the keyboard;

•enter data and software (part programs, software options, etc.), using diskettes;

•display system data and operating conditions;

•control the NC environment or integrated PC environment (on the WinLink model using the yellow key).

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• BLink Operator Panel

Is the basic version to be used with an external Operator Console, available with a 10.4” TFT colour screen.

BLink Operator Panel

• OPLink Operator Panel

Is the version with a built-in Operator Console that provides CYCLE START; HOLD and RESET buttons; keys for selecting the AUTO and MANUAL modes, for changing the spindle working and rotating speed and 6 function keys with LED's which may be used by the manufacturer for machine logic customization. It is available with a 10.4” TFT colour screen.

OPLink Operator Panel

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• WinLink Operator Panel

The WinLink front panel, shown in the diagram below, consists of a 10.4" o 12.1” TFT monitor, alphanumeric keyboard, built-in mouse and built-in PC board (with its own HDU and 3.5" floppy disk drive).

It has no RESET, START or STOP key.

It has a button ("yellow key") which is used for switching the monitor and keyboard from the NC environment to the PC environment, and vice versa.

This front panel enables the monitor and keyboard to be shared by the NC and PC environments, which remain completely separate.

On the built-in PC, you can use Windows applications that communicate with the NC using the Mini DNC Ethernet option supplied with the dynamic library (DLL) developed for Windows.

MOUSE

YELLOW BUTTON

ALPHANUMERIC

KEYBOARD

WinLink type Operator Panel

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WINMEDIA

This operator panel version can be seen as a truly innovative solution, in that, in addition to the standard functions of a traditional operator panel, it also offers the power of a veritable personal computer. Communication with the CNC is performed directly through the Ethernet. WinMedia units can be supplied with the Windows OP pre-installed. It is supplied together with a standard Windows keyboard in silicone rubber; as an option you can request a version with a Touch Screen and a Touch Pad for WinMedia 15” built in. There are several models of WinMedia intelligent operator panel, with the following specifications:

with tft 15” 1,2 GHZ WinMedia

1,2 GHZ touch screen WinMedia

Accessories and connections are available on the sides and on the back of panels for connection

1 parallel port – on the back

2 2.0 USB ports – on the back (1 if there is touch screen) 1 2.0 USB port – on the side

3 serial ports RS232 (COM1, COM3, COM4) – on the back

1 serial port that can be configured RS232/422/485 (COM2) – on the back 1 ethernet interface with connection RJ-45 10/100 – Tx – on the back

1 optional CD-Rom Driver – on the side

1 optional Ethernet PCI board – on the back

1 optional FDU driver – on the side

1 optional Modem Fax USB – on the back

with tft 12” WinMedia compact

WinMedia compact touch screen

Accessories and connections are available on the sides and on the back of panels for connection

1 parallel port – on the back

2 2.0 USB ports – on the back (1 if there is touch screen) 1 serial port RS232 (COM1) – on the back

1 serial port that can be configured RS232/422/485 (COM2) – on the back 1 ethernet interface with connection RJ-45 10/100 – Tx – on the back

1 optional USB-IP65 FDU driver kit – on the back

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LCD 15”

CDU

FDU

USB

T. PAD

22 mm diameter		16 mm diameter
custom operator		12 custom operators

PC panel with keyboard and console – front view

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PC panel - rear view

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SOFTWARE STRUCTURE

The figure that follows illustrates the software structure. Note that the Event-Driven Real-Time Multi-Task IntePprocess Communications software (IPC) overlaps the basic operating system that manages communications with the operator panel. IPC also supervises and synchronises communications between the five software partitions.

Communications with

Operator Panel

Operating System

IPC (Interprocess Communication)

Real Time

Human

Machine

Numerically

DOS

Utility

Logic

Controlled

Interface

Interface

Interface

Proces

Serial

Table

PLUS

Graphic

Digitizing

DOS

Mini

AMP

Graphic

Editor

Editor

Editor

Option

DNC

Interface

Ethernet

SOFTPIT.DRW

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The functions of the five system partitions are as follows:

NC Process: Includes the Part Program interpreter. It interpolates the controlled axes and manages processes in machining centers.

Machine Logic Interface: Executes the OEM-developed interfaces between the NC and the MT.

Utilities: Includes a series of packages aimed at the end user, the MTB or the technical assistance engineer. Some are described later in the manual, others are optional (purchased separately).

Human Interface: The NC-operator interface manages visualisation, program editing procedures, softkey operation, help pages, etc.

Real-time DOS Interface: Is the 10 Series "aperture" to OEM for the building of personalised applications.

These applications can use all the 10 Series resources (axes, logic, human interface, etc.), as well as those of the Operating System (realtime, multitask, etc.).

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