Step 4.3. Enter CNC Device Specific Properties

The tab in the dialog box depends on the device's protocol.

FOCAS/HSSB tab.

FOCAS/Ethernet tab.

FOCAS/HSSB tab

  1. Select the FOCAS/HSSB tab.

Selections on the tab depend on the Model type selected.

  1. Enter the following.

Field

Description

CNC Path

*   For all models except:

POWER_MATE_H

POWER_MATEi_D

POWER_MATEi_H

PMC Path

** For SERIES_300i/310i/320i only.

Enable Device

Controls communications capability.

 

Checked

Enables communication.

 

Clear

Disables communication.

  1. Click OK.

Result: The device is configured and, if new, added to the list in the Workbench right-pane.

FOCAS/ETHERNET tab

 Important: The IP address or Host name and Port Number must match the CNC from which data is to be collected. Communications will fail if either field is entered incorrectly.

  1. Select the FOCAS/Ethernet tab.

Selections on the tab depend on the Model type selected.

  1. Enter the following.

Field

Description

IP Address

IP address or Host name for the CNC from which data and alarms are to be collected.

Port Number

Port number for the CNC.

Timeout

CIMPLICITY attempts to connect with the device until the timer expires.

 

Unit

Seconds

CNC Path

*      For all models except:

POWER_MATEi_D

POWER_MATEi_H

PMC Path

** For SERIES_300i/310i/320i only

Enable Device

Controls communications capability.

 

Checked

Enables communication.

 

Clear

Disables communication.

  1. Click OK.

Result: The device is configured and, if new, added to the list in the Workbench right-pane.

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Step 4. Configure devices.