PCMCIA Card (Memory Card)

Doosan Machining Centers using the i series controls (not including the 0i) now have the ability to read from a PCMCIA card. This is a memory card and is used in the same way as you would use a 31/2 floppy disk. With the cards you can upload and download programs and it is also possible to DNC directly from the card. This option makes the RS232c somewhat redundant as the PCMCIA card is much faster than the RS232c hook up. A program run from the card takes the same run time as a program that is stored in the controls memory. It is also possible to search through and restart anywhere in a program as long as the program contains line numbers. Most laptop computers already come with the PCMCIA card drive installed otherwise a suitable drive must be purchased. The easiest way to do this is to buy a stand-alone unit, which plugs in to the computer USB port. The PCMCIA cards and stand alone reader/writers are available from most computer stores (CompUSA, EGGHEAD, etc.) And also several sites on the internet.

When using the PCMCIA card you must first set the I/O Channel to 4

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Compact Flash Memory Cards

Compact Flash Memory Cards.
As an alternative to the PCMCIA card you can use Compact Flash memory cards. These are used in digital cameras and are available from Circuit City, Best Buy, Staples etc.

Adaptor Card.
When you use a Compact Flash card you will also have to purchase an adaptor so that the card will fit in to the machines control.

Stand alone readers are also available.

These plug in to the computers USB port.

Smart Media.
The smaller Smart Media cards will not work in the Fanuc controls.

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Uploading and Downloading Programs Using the PCMCIA Card

M O D E

Insert PCMCIA card Select EDIT using the Mode Select switch.

M D I T A P E M E M O R Y R E F .R T N . J O G

E D IT H A N D L E

M O D ES E L E C T

Press the PROG hard key then the + soft key and CARD soft key to display the following screen.

To read a program from the memory card. Select Edit mode. Press PRGRN - + - CARD - OPRT - F READ. Enter the file number you wish to load and press F SET. Enter a program number and press O SET and then press the EXEC soft key.

To send a program to the card. Select Edit mode. Press PRGRN - OPRT - PUNCH - enter Program No - EXEC
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Remember to set the I/O Channel to 4

DNC Operation using the PCMCIA Card

M O D E
M D I T A P E R E F .R T N . JO G

Insert PCMCIA card. Select TAPE using the Mode Select Switch.

M E M O R Y

E D IT H A N D L E

M O D ES E L E C T

Press the PROG hard key then the + soft key twice and then DNC-CD soft key to display the following screen.

Parameter 138 bit 7 must be set to 1 to display the DNC-CD soft key.

Enter the desired file number, the soft keys will automatically change and then press the DNC-ST soft key. To run the selected program press CYCLE START.

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Subprogram call from PCMCIA Card

You can access a program stored on the PCMCIA card at any time and use it as a subprogram.

Main program
(.625 DIA. SPOT DRILL) N32G0G54G90X-2.Y-2.S6000M3 N33G43Z.1H2M8T3 N34G81G98X-2.Y-2.Z-.275R.1F10. N35M198P1066- -(call subprogram from PCMCIA card) N39G80Z.1 N40M1 N41T3

Program stored on PCMCIA card

O1066 (hole sub program) N10X-3.25Y-.75 N20X-.75 N30Y-3.25 N40X-3.25 N50M99 (return to main program

When calling a program from the PCMCIA card use M198 instead of M98. E.g. N20 M198 P1066

Remember to set the I/O Channel to 4

Parameter 3404 bit 2 (SBP) and parameter 138 bit 7 must be set to 1 for this option to work.

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Restarting a program when using the PCMCIA Card

You can search and restart a program which is being run from the PCMCIA card in the same manor you would if the program was running from the controls memory.

Load the desired program (see page 61)

Turn Single Block Switch On

Press PROG hard key to display program screen and press cycle start to start the program.

Enter the line number of the tool that you wish to start at (do not enter the N). Then press the N Search soft key. Once you have reached the correct line number turn off single block and press the start button to continue machining.

This example starts at T2, assuming T2 is already in the spindle

O1066 - - - Start program in single block 200 - - - Enter line number to search to and hit N Search N200 G90 G0 G54 X0 Y0 S2000 M3 - - - Read work offsets, rpm and start spindle. N210 G43 Z1. H2 M8- - -Read Z offset 500 - - - Enter line number you wish to continue from and hit N search N500 G1 X-5. F15 - - - Turn off single block and press Cycle Start to continue machining

Your program must contain line numbers to be able to use the N Search function

You must remember to read all relevant information for the tool that you need to restart. e.g.. work offsets, Z offsets, rpm,work plane cutter comp etc

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Formatting PCMCIA Card

The following procedure is for formatting the PCMCIA Card at the control.
MODE
MDI TAPE MEMORY REF.RTN. JOG

Set the Mode Switch to Edit.

EDIT HANDLE

MODE SELECT

Press the following keys to display the page below.

SYSTEM

Now press

followed by

When you press Format the following message appears.

Press to format the card. Warning! All information on the card will be lost.
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