Content Introduction ............... Function ...................... Components ....................1.2.1 Hardware ......................... 1.2.2 Software ........................1.2.3 Files ......................... Installation and Setup ............Configuring a 2nd Network Card ..............2.1.1 Setting the IP Address for the 2nd Network Card ........... 2.1.1.1 Notes for Windows 7 ....................Connection of the Hardware ...............
Introduction Introduction The CNC 8x.00 Demo Kit includes hardware and software components for production planning on a separate work place. This manual describes the Demo Kit for the CNC 84.00. You can apply the described instructions to the CNC 82.00. Then, use the operating software of the CNC 82.00 with the motion controller MC82.
Introduction 1.2.3 Files The following files are provided with the Demo Kit: ▶ DEMO-KIT.PAR: test parameters for the setup ▶ STARTUP.TXT: text file with CNC commands for setup ▶ SIEB-MEYER-Format-5000.SM5: part program for the simulated execution CNC 8x.00 - Demo Kit...
Installation and Setup Installation and Setup Configuring a 2nd Network Card Top operate the CNCs of the series CNC 8x.00 via a network, you must install a 2nd network card into your PC. Then, you can connect the CNC via X11 with the network connection of the 2nd network card in your PC.
Installation and Setup The window "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" appears. Enter the IP address of the 2nd network card into this window. You must ensure that both network cards have different IP addresses. Fig. 2: Enter IP address IP address (PC) 192.168.50.2 (default) Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 (default) Click on the button <Properties>...
Installation and Setup Connection of the Hardware 2.2.1 Connection Example A This connection example shows the connection of the motion controller, if delivered with external power supply unit and network cable. Connect the power cable to the external power supply unit and connect it to mains.
Installation and Setup 2.2.2 Connection Example B This connection example shows the connection of the motion controller, if delivered with external power supply unit and network cable. Mount a cable for the connection of the voltage supply to X10 according to the pin assignment in the figure.
Installation and Setup Install Software, Calibrate, Load Program Operating software of the CNC 84.00 Contact the SIEB & MEYER service department to get the installation file (cnc- service@sieb-meyer.de). "setup CNC84 11.12.007.exe" . The installation file is named for example Install the software. Double click on the installation file and follow the instructions of the InstallShield Wizard.
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Installation and Setup Fig. 6: Enter password If a test mode prompt appears during login, click on "No" Fig. 7: Do not start CNC in the test mode Load the parameters from the provided parameter file "DEMOKIT.PAR". CNC 8x.00 - Demo Kit...
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Installation and Setup Fig. 8: Parameter file Click on "System ÿ File and directory setting ÿ Info and startup files". The following window opens: Fig. 9: Select startup file 10. Click on the button on the on the right to the field "Startup file" [A]. The file browser of the operating software opens.
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Installation and Setup 11. Press the space bar of the PC keyboard to start calibration. After calibration you are prompted to load a program. Fig. 10: Calibration finished. Load production program. 12. Load the provided part program "SIEB&MEYER-Format.SM5" into the operating software.
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Installation and Setup Fig. 11: Load production program 13. Select the part program "SIEB&MEYER-Format.SM5". Double click on the file name or click on the button on right to the file and path name [B]. The programm is loaded into the main storage of the CNC. 14.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting During setup of the CNC 8x.00 Demo Kit errors might occur. Network error Fig. 15: Network error Remedy ▶ Check the cable connections of the motion controller: Check the mains connection and the Ethernet connection. ▶ Open the settings of the used network card and enter the IP address as shown in the message (see section 2.1.1 "Setting the IP Address for the 2nd Network Card", CNC 8x.00 - Demo Kit...
Troubleshooting Tool Measurement Error Fig. 16: Error during tool measurement Remedy ▶ The tool measurement simulation could not be finished correctly. ▶ Check, whether the startup file has been selected correctly. Click on "System ÿ File and directory setting ÿ Info and startup files". The following window opens: Fig.
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