Reading Series 8200 Cnc Part Programs - Allen-Bradley 1770-SB User Manual

Data cartridge recorder
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8.
Enter the following command through the keyboard: CA, TA, name].
"Name" is the name the program is to be stored under on the
cassette.
9.
Wait for the RECORD ON TAPE indicator to turn on, then off.
After a short delay the DATA IN indicator turns on.
Wait for tape motion to stop. Both indicators should be off.
NOTE: If the recorder stops unexpectedly and either the DATA IN or
RECORD ON TAPE indicator is on in addition to the ERROR indicator,
turn the recorder off and then on again. Press the READER RESET key.
Repeat the recording operation.
10. When finished recording, remove the data cartridge and position the
record protect tab to the right.
Programs stored in the data cartridge recorder can be transferred to either
a Series 8200 control's memory, to a tape punch, or to a CRT.
A mini-data cartridge may contain more than one program. you can
advance the tape and skip over programs that are not presently needed.
Use the following to advance the tape:
1.
Install the recorder as described in chapter 3.
2.
Set the BAUD RATE switch to 9600 baud. Set the TRACK
SELECT switch to the track containing the desired program.
3.
Set the power ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
4.
Insert the desired data cartridge.
5.
Wait for the recorder to complete the repacking operation.
6.
Select the KYBD (keyboard) mode.
7.
Enter the following command through the keyboard: CA, SK, xx].
Replace symbol"xx" (1 to 99) with the number of programs to be
skipped over.
8.
After the tape advances, the selected program is ready for additional
operations.
NOTE: If you need to rewind the cartridge, simply select the KYBD
(keyboard) mode and enter the command: CA, RW]. The cartridge will
rewind automatically. You can also rewind the cartridge by pressing the
recorder's STOP/REWIND pushbutton.
Chapter 4
Operation
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