Setting
up the isel Remote program.
What do I need?
1.
A CNC program created in Isycam, NC-Polaris etc.
The CNC program must be produced
in the isel Easymove format.
The
easy move CNC code looks like this:
VEL
10000
FASTVEL
20000
PLANE
XY
SPINDLE
ON
MOVEABS
Z3000
MOVEABS
X0 Y0
MOVEABS
Z-5000
2.
Of course you will require an Isel CNC mill and a drive computer
MSDOS type 486 or better.
3.
You will require the isel I5DRV software and the Remote software
installed on your computer.
How does it all work?
Simply put, the I5DRV
program is the computers interface
(way of communicating) with
the CNC machine and the Remote program is
the operators way of communicating
with the CNC machine. Both programs
must be running at the same
time for the machine to run.
How do I get started?
Lets start by setting up the
I5DRV
software.
Install the I5DRV program
on your default drive (Usually "C") you will
find an install file on the
installation disk, run this and follow the
installation instructions.
We will need to slightly customize
the I5DRV program for our specific
requirements, we will come
back to this shortly.
Now lets install the REMOTE
program.
Install the REMOTE
program on your default drive (Usually "C") you will
find an install file on the
installation disk, run this and follow the
installation instructions.
Setting up the software.
Before
we continue have a look at the back of your computer you need to locate
a spare
COM port (Serial). The cable that is supplied with the machine has a 9
pin
D type conector on the end that plugs into the computer. Sometimes the
matching
socket
in the computer is occupied by the mouse, you can use an adapter or order
a
special
cable to utilise the spare 25 serial (socket) port on the computer.
Either
way, take note of which serial port you used as we need to set up the
I5DRV
software.
Configuring the I5drv
software.
Lets
tell the I5DRV software what COM port it will be talking to.
Use
Windows Notepad or DOSEDIT to open the:
C142.INI
file (Flat bed machine users)
IMC4.INI
file (CPM series machines)
(The
following example is for the CPM type machines, IMC4.INI)
These
are the files that contain the predefined instructions for the I5DRV
software
and of course will be found in the I5 directory.
Once you have opened the "INI"
file, scroll down the list of parameters until you
come across the DCOMPORT=1
parameter.
Edit as follows:
DCOMPORT=1 (If
your cable is plugged into COM 1)
DCOMPORT=2 (If your
cable is plugged into COM 2)
After editing the "INI" don't
forget to save.
Running the software for the first time.
Step 1 Connecting the
machine and computer:
Ensure that all equipment
is turned off before attempting to connect any cables.
Only plug the cable end marked
"PC" into the computer as incorrect connection
could cause damage to the
machine.
Step 2 Power up the
machine.
Make sure that the machine
is powered up all safety switches and door interlocks
are run ready.
Step 3 Start the computer
(In MS-DOS mode)
Start your computer and press
the "F8" key on your keyboard this will bypass
the Windows startup (Win
95/98) select the command prompt only option
this will display the C:\>
prompt.
If Windows starts anyway,
use the shutdown/restart in MS-DOS mode.
Step 4 Running the I5DRV
program.
Type the following exactly
at the C:\> prompt.
C:\>CD
I5 <ENTER> Change to the I5 directory
C:\I5>I5DRV
C142.INI <ENTER> Run I5DRV with C142 parameters
The software will now indicate,
that the its initalizing press
<ENTER>.
The baud rate comport settings
will now be displayed and a distinctive
clicking sound will be heared
and a message reading.
"Interruptdriver I5DRV
loaded resident ! " will indicate that the driver
successfully installed.
If this process failed, hung the
computer or you received an error message
go to the Trouble
Shooting Section.
Step 5 Running the REMOTE
program.
You will now need to run the
REMOTE program.
C:\>CD
REMOTE <ENTER> Change to the
REMOTE directory
C:\REMOTE>REMOTE
<ENTER> Run the REMOTE program
DANGER
!!!!
Before REMOTE completely
loads you will recieve a "REFERENCE X,Y,Z"
message, before pressing <ENTER>
make sure you have clear access to
the emergency stop button
and ensure that the machine slides are not
obstucted in any way.
After pressing <ENTER> you
will observe the machine perform a reference
routine. (The machine will
move onto the limit switches and zero the X,Y,Z
co-ordinate system.)
The Remote program is now
loaded and ready for use. Now's a good time to
look through the HELP section
of the REMOTE program.
Automating the start up process.
Typing all those commands
like in steps 3 to 6 can be a little tedious so
we will automate the start
up process using a special file called a batch file.
Start up Windows Notepad, Dosedit
or your favourite editor,
NOT A WORD PROCESSOR
.
Type in the following exactly.
CD\I5
I5DRV C142.INI<_cr_
CD\REMOTE
REMOTE
CD\
Save it as RUNISEL.BAT
in the C:\> root directory.
All you need to do now is just
type RUNISEL at the command prompt
and the machine will start
up automatically.
PS: You can even create a
shortcut icon in Windows.
Running a CNC program
with REMOTE.
Take a moment to explore the
many menu options and functions available
in REMOTE make sure you are
confident in navigating the software before
attempting to run a program.
[Trouble
Shooting Section ] [Running REMOTE]
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