ConnectCNC

DNC / file transfer settings for Mitsubishi 60, 60S

From the Meldas manual:

There are basically two types of input/output parameters which must be set when inputting, outputting or referring to data, or when performing tape operation. One type is the parameters related to the input/output device. The baud rate, etc., is set according to each device. Up to five types of input/output devices can be registered. The other type of input/output parameters is the I/O base parameters which determine which device is connected to which channel per input/output application.

Set the following parameters on the machine:

BASE PARAMETERS

I/O	Port #	Device #	Name
Data In	9001=2	9002=1	IN
Data Out	9003=2	9004=0	out
Tape Mode	9005=2

I/O DEVICE PARAMETERS

Item	Value	Description
9101,9201	IN,OUT	Device name
9102,9202	4800	Baud rate
9103,9203	1	Stop bit
9104,9204	1	Parity check
9105,9205	1	Even parity
9106,9206	2	7 data bits
9108,9208	3	DC flow
9109,9209	1	DC no parity

Set ConnectCNC as follows:

Common Settings
Name	Meldas
Baudrate	4800
Data bits	7
Stop bits	1
Parity	even
Flow control	Xon/Xoff
Xon Char.	17
Xoff char.	19
Port	as available

Send Settings
Header String
Trailer String
End of Line Sequence
Recognize custom EOL
Replace

Check "%" character	Checked. This control requires a "%" at the beginning and end of your programs.
Skip empty lines	user's choice
Skip line numbers	user's choice
Skip non printable bytes	user's choice
Skip comments	check "(...)" if required
Default folder	Folder in which you store this machine's programs
Start transfer delay	user's choice

Receive Settings
Header String
Trailer String
End of Line Sequence
Recognize custom EOL
Replace (checked)	13,10

Check "%" character	Checked. This control requires a "%" at the beginning and end of your programs.
Skip empty lines	user's choice
Skip line numbers	user's choice
Skip non printable bytes	user's choice
Skip comments	check "(...)" if required
Default folder	Folder in which you store this machine's programs
Start transfer delay	user's choice

Cable Pin Out

Cable pinout for connecting Fanuc CNC

Sometimes file transfer will not run, even if all the settings are correct. The following procedure may correct the problem, especially if you're running the machine via DNC: Check to make sure your FIFO buffers disabled on the PC. You access the settings in Control Panel -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager. Find your COM ports and double click the one you are communicating with. Click the tab for Port Settings then Advanced. Uncheck the FIFO buffers. Having this turned on can cause problems with RS232 transfer, especially DNC.
Once you have ConnectCNC and your CNC machines communicating, we strongly suggest you take the following precautions: - Download some programs, the longer the better, from your CNC to the pc. Save them under a temporary filename so you don't overwrite the original files. Examine them for errors such as dropped or changed text. Do this for the first few programs that you use.
These settings have been collected from users of our software and machine tool distributers. We have listed them to help users of ConnectCNC to communicate between their computers and CNC controls. Since we have no control over the many variables involved, including such things as cable conditions, modifications to machines, condition of computer hardware, etc., we take no responsibility for any damage caused to programs or machines through the use of this software.