ShoplinkDNC Server implementation requires a customer supplied PC of recent vintage. A modest investment of $600 - $1000 for a 2Ghz P4 (or better), 256 Megs, CD (CDRW for local backups is preferred), Video resolution 1024 x 768, networked or stand alone, depending on source of NC program files. The customer will also provide the serial connectivity, multi-port communications board (surge suppressed mounting panels preferred), or Ethernet serial devices.
Use a “RocketPort PCI” product if the cnc's to be connected are within 100 to 125 feet
of cable, where the cables will terminate near the DNC PC Server. Locating the DNC PC Server on the shopfloor will allow operators to use the built in ShoplinkDNC user interface, editNC editor and other possible application. (see “Figure a” of CNC Diagram)
Use a “RocketPort DeviceMaster RTS 8” to connect 8 cnc's within 100 to 125 feet of cable, where the cables will terminate at the DeviceMaster. DeviceMasters can be daisy chained 300 feet apart and 300 feet from an Ethernet hub using CAT5 cable. The DNC PC Server can now be located anywhere on the same Ethernet network or 300 feet from the 1st DeviceMaster using a daisy chained configuration or 300 feet from each DeviceMaster using a star network configuration. (see “Figure b” of CNC Diagram)
Recommendations for multi-port and Ethernet serial device vendors are, Comtrol, Digi-International and Equinox.
Discounted pricing can be found using a pricing engine www.pricegrabber.com . Recommendations depending on device and density are available by phone or email.
For example, a Comtrol 16 port PCI com board with a 25KV surge suppressed interface panel with RS232/RS422 (DB25 male connectors) was approximately $700.00
Quantity 1 - RocketPort PCI 16, 95750-8,
www.provantage.com part number - COMT117, $ 305.64 Ea.
Quantity 1 - RS232/422 Surge (DB25 male), 97100-9,
www.provantage.com part number - COMT13H, $395.53 Ea.
A preferred source for Comtrol products to include the Comtrol Devicemaster RTS 8 with DB9 (part number 98750-5) is a Comtrol distributor with product in stock:
Express Systems & Peripherals
640 Herman Road
Building 5
Jackson, New Jersey 08527www.express-inc.com
800-222-0172
Ask for Tom Kross at extension 204, and ask for the "$630.00 + shipping" pricing for the Devicemaster RTS 8 with DB9 (part number 98750-5) when referred by Highland DNC, LLC.
Recommended Cable for wired systems is Belden 8723, 2 twisted pair, shielded. Available through Allied Electronics for approximately $300.00 per 1000' roll + shipping. www.alliedelec.com/cart/partlookup.asp Search By Manufacturer's Part Number Begining With: 8723.
Security update "KB925902"
Microsoft KB935448 update:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935448/en-us
|
