5.

Second NC setup with the Software

Load Tool

Loading software in the user interface without the Software Load

tool is not reliable. The procedure must, in some cases, be
repeated several times.
To assure process reliability, the Software Load Tool, which
performs its function with the user interface deactivated, has been
available since summer of 2001. The Software Load Tool is
available for Win 3.11 and Win NT.

Indications of a faulty x The NCK memory is empty: GUD files are missing.
NCU memory x The PLC memory is empty: All LED's of the MSTT are blinking.
x The PLC memory area is corrupt:
– The PS LED blinks and the PF LED is on.
– All LED's on the right side of the NCU are blinking.

Condition
x The mechanical and electrical assembly of the equipment has
been fully completed.
x The equipment is ready to be powered ON for the first time; the
axes can be moved.

New system setup (overview) 1. Scrubbing the NCK and PLC.

2. Loading the machine data from the MMC hard drive to the
NCK.
3. Loading the PLC program from the MMC hard drive to the
PLC.
4. Activation of PLC configuration data.

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 5.1 Scrubbing the NCK

Note:
Prior to scrubbing the NCK, be sure to remove the active tool from
the punching head!

Condition
x The NCK setup switch S3 (rotary switch) is set position "0"
(basic setting).

1. Turn the MAIN SWTCH OFF.

2. Set the S3 rotary switch to position "1".
3. MAIN SWTCH ON.
The NCK is scrubbed.
4. Acknowledge any error messages appearing during the user
interface boot-up.
After the control has booted, the 7-segment display at the NCU
shows "6" and the left green LED is ON.
5. Turn the S3 rotary switch to position "0".

5.2 Scrubbing the PLC

Note:
Prior to scrubbing the PLC, be sure to remove the active tool from
the punching head!
The sequence of operations is especially important when
scrubbing the PLC. The LED status is secondary.

Condition
x The PLC setup switch S4 (rotary switch) is set position "0"
(basic setting).

1. Turn the S4 rotary switch to position "2".

– Operation switches to STOP.
– The PS LED lights up.
– The green LED PR extinguishes.
2. Set the S4 rotary switch to position "3".
– The PS LED extinguishes.
3. Wait until the PS LED lights up again.

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 4. Press RESET (S1).
– The control re-boots.
– The 7-segment at the NCU display shows "6".
– The red PS LED blinks.
– The red PF LED lights up.
5. Set rotary switch S4 briefly to position "2" and, within 3 sec.,
turn it back to position "3":
– The red LED PS blinks several times and then remains
illuminated.
The PLC is scrubbed (erased) and all lights on the machine
control panel blink.
6. Set the rotary switch S4 back to position "0".
– The green LED PR blinks several times and then remains
illuminated.

5.3 Loading NCK and PLC software

Note:
The following description is also valid for Windows 3.11, if the
Software Load Tool is included.

Starting the loading process 1. Press the Service on softkey to prevent the user interface from
(Win NT) starting.
2. Enter the service password.
3. Switch to the Update group.

Fig. 33841

4. Press softkey Configure NCK/PLC.

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 The servers for communication with the NCU are started. The
Software Load Tool opens:

Fig. 33842

Starting the loading process
(Win 3.11)
1. Press <SHIFT> before Windows starts to suppress the start of
the user interface.
2. Open the TCO-MMC program group.
3. Open the servers NCDDE, Long tool, Alarm Server and DH
server with a double click.
4. Open the Service Tools program group.
5. Start the Software Load variant.

Loading NCK / PLC 1. Press softkey Load NCK <F3>.

(Win NT and 3.11)
2. Press softkey NCK first load <F4>. The following mask
appears:

Fig. 33843

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 3. Select OK. The following mask appears:

Fig. 33844

4. Enter the password [Minutes]530.

The syntax of the initialization file is checked. Upon
completion, download to the NCK starts:

Fig. 33845

5. Wait until loading is finished.

6. For older software versions: Press softkey Previous <F9> to
exit Load NCK.
7. For older software versions: Press softkey Load PLC <F2>.

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 8. Press softkey PLC first load <F4>. The following mask
appears:

Fig. 33846

9. Select OK.
10. Wait until loading is completed.
11. Press the Previous softkey <F9> to exit Load PLC.
12. Press the End program softkey <F9> to exit the Software Load
Tool.
13. Turn the machine OFF and then ON again.

Configuration setting 1. Start the user interface BOF.

2. Change to the Machine components menu (1-5-4).
3. Confirm the query "Transfer data to PLC?" with Yes.
4. Select the basic machine using the cursor keys.
5. Press the Applications softkey.
6. Enter the password. The following mask appears:

Fig. 33847en

7. Press the Save values softkey.

The configuration data is transferred to the PLC.

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