General features of NCnet
Interface - Works through RS-232-C interface.
Protocols - Supports Xon/Xoff or RTS / DTR protocol.
On-line Help - Has extensive on-line Help.
User friendly - Get the DNC going in 5 minutes.
Long file names - Supports long file names.
High speed DNC
Program transfer can be performed at up to 115,200 baud rate.
Hardware requirements
PC with MS-Windows 2000 / XP
NC editor
Unlimited file size.
There is no limit on the size of the file that can be edited.
File compare.
Two files are automatically compared for differences.
Block renumbering.
NC program blocks are automatically renumbered with user-specified format.
Testing and Diagnostics
Comm port testing
Comm port testing for all baud rates and hardware signals.
Diagnostics software helps in solving DNC problems.
Special features for Production machining
Auto mode
The PC can be kept unmanned and program transfer initiated by the machine operator from the CNC machine.
Simultaneous mode
The PC can communicate simultaneously with more than one machine. Program transfer to any machine can be aborted without disturbing communication with the other machine.
Interactive mode
The PC sends acknowledgement messages to the machine after every transfer. The messages can be read by the operator on the machine screen.
Program integrity
Each machine has separate directories for programs to be transmitted to the machine and those received from the machine. This ensures that proven and trial versions of programs do not get mixed up.
Auto compare and save
Programs received at the PC from a machine are compared with their original versions, and are saved only if they have been altered on the machine.
Sequential machining
A batch of programs (like a main program and its subprograms) can be sent to the machine in a pre-specified sequence.
DNC report
Details of all programs transfers like date, time, program number and machine identity are logged in the form of a printable.
Directory listing
The directory of programs on the PC can be viewed on the machine.
Access rights
Each machine can be given access to the programs of selected other machines. This is useful when programs need to be interchanged between machines
