Machine Tools Suite 4 Job Name Server Job Console Job Editor Job Reporter Motion Mechanic
Job Name Server
Job Name Server Job Name Server is a small utility that runs in the background of the PC. It is the main method for executing jobs at the MultiCam by DNC. DNC ( Direct Numerical Control ) Job Name Server allows the operator to use the DNC key at the Keypad and execute jobs.
Job Name Server Setting up Job Name Server Start\Program Files\MulticamS4\Job Name Server This displays the main JNS window.
Job Name Server - Digitize Digitize is the component that captures the digitizing output from the rapid shape and 3D scanners. The only option in Digitize is the folder that the files will be saved. Files will be stored folder with the number that is keyed in at the digitize prompt on the keypad with DIG added and a cnc extension. Ex filename 12345DIG.cnc Digitized files are Gcode & DXF.
Job Name Server Online Display of Keypad DNC.
Job Console
Job Console This program is the main graphical interface between a machine tool and the operator. This program allows the operator to: Preview jobs Execute jobs Monitor the jobs progress Pause the job Resume the job Prox Restart to a specified point
Job Console Preference on Auto Preview or Not Not Required Real Time Monitor Requires Param 206 to be Enabled Must be connected to a controller.
Job Console Graphics The are several configuration buttons at the top of the main window to select exactly what gets previewed. Tool Filter Online with Controller Scrolling G Code Real Time Monitor 2 to 3 times second Elapsed Time Current X,Y,Z Position Line number
Job Console Graphics Zoom Tools Rotate View Graphic by Entity Blue = Lines Red = Arcs X0 Y0 Axis Line Direction of Cut
Job Console Graphics Move Along Jog By GCode Line By Pin Up / Down Specific Distance Tool Change Forward / Reverse Pick a Point
Job Console Prox Restart Step Along & Tool Filtering Prox @ any depth any tool Execute from Current position Play Pause Cancel Graphical PROX Restart
Job Editor
Job Editor Similar Graphics Tools. e.g. Tool Filter, Color Code, Axis, Table Views, and Zoom. Selection Tool Highlights Entities Yellow Highlights Entire Contour Yellow
Job Editor Play Page up = faster Page Down = slower Step Along
Job Editor By Entity By Contour By Job Properties
Job Editor - Bar Code Setup Click on FILE \ PREFERENCES In the Printing Options Frame Choose between 1D and 2D barcode Old scanners will read 1D, All current scanners will read 2D. For 1D Select the bar code font that works for the selected printer. You may have to try several different fonts depending on the quality of the printer.
Job Editor - Printing Bar Codes Select Print and this will open the Job Information window. Information about the file can be entered here to help the operator with tooling set up and material. Graphic Picture of File 2D Barcode w/ Notes
Job Editor Inserting Files Create a new file from other existing output files. Insert files Save As New File
Job Editor Contour Editor
Job Editor Contour Editor Cont.
Job Reporter
Job Reporter Displays Job History by Calendar year. Reports by: Week Month Year Display by Shifts
Motion Mechanic
What is Motion Mechanic? Terminal Window is the main screen of Motion Mechanic. See direct communications to the controller. Motion mechanic is the program that we use to: Program the controller Display errors during file execution Change parameters Use Ucito Commands to Diagnose and repair errors Pro s for using MM. Can enter all commands directly Can get immediate feedback for errors Con s for using MM. The are a few things you can do that will render the controller useless.
Capture Files Capturing files is one of the most important things to be able to do. What to capture? Parameter files Init files Boot sequence Error codes Anything else in the terminal window
MM Drop Down Menus There are 2 drop down menu s in the MM window The left drop down is a list of standard terminal commands 3 boot levels 3 keypad commands The right drop down menu is a running list of commands that have been entered during the current session.
Send Files Sending a file is just like typing in the entire file by hand. What might be sent (vs Stored) to the controller? Parameter files Macro Translated job files or HPGL files The controller will execute sent files line by line as it receives it and does not save the file after completion. Obtain Echo, & Files/Send File
Store Files Controllers are loaded with Inits, Firmware, and Modules by storing files. Files are stored in locations. The 2 location has a reserved spot in the flash chip