DNC Communication software allows CNC files to be uploaded to or downloaded from cutting machine controllers across serial (RS-232) connections. Most of these programs allow the cutting machine operator to initiate transfers without any interaction at the server PC. The DNC Communication program can serve as a gateway to your company’s LAN, simplifying CNC distribution.

The controller is connected to the PC with standard RS-232 serial cabling and/or modems. Since the PC running the DNC Communication software can easily be connected to a LAN, it can function as a gateway to your network file servers. Most of the DNC Communication software packages have a file transfer protocol to allow operator initiated up-loading or down-loading of CNC files. A single search path can be specified for locating files, or multiple paths can be searched using the search file option. A separate up-load path can be specified to protect against accidental overwriting of files.

The program can automatically log transfer activities. Log information includes filename, time and date, as well as transfer status indicating success or error codes.

STANDARD FEATURES

• Supports CNC up-load and down-load capability
• Operator initiated transfers with most cutting machine controllers
• Can act as a gateway to network file servers
• Single or multiple file search paths
• Activity logging
• DNC connection test program included
• Can be run as a background task