
2. MACRO COMPILER AND MACRO
EXECETOR
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PROGRAMMING
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The communication parameters for transferring the file in the ROM
format (referred to below as loading) depend on the parameters of the
Series 16/18–A. The parameters must be set before loading.
If the
CAN
and
PROG
keys are pressed simultaneously on the MDI, and
the power to the Series 16/18–A is turned off, this function displays the
data transfer screen (loading screen). For the Series 16/18-TTA, the
function displays the data transfer selection screen. When tool post 1 or
2 is selected on the selection screen, the loading screen is displayed. Data
can only be transferred while the loading screen is displayed.
Issue a data transfer command in the P-G or PC. For a description of the
transfer commands and other details, refer to the specifications of the
FAPT Macro Compiler.
The function eliminates the need to store data on a ROM chip when
developing a macro program.
The P-CODE loader function is executed while a power-on sequence is
suspended. The functions of the CNC are disabled while the data transfer
selection screen or loading screen is displayed. The P-CODE loader
function requires an executor option and reader/punch control option.
(1) The communication parameters for loading depend on the
parameters of the Series 16/18–A. Specify parameters such as the
channels to be used and the baud rate before loading.
(2) Turn off the power to the Series 16 and install a RAM module instead
of the ROM module for custom macros. In Series 16/18-TTA, install
the RAM module(s) in tool post 1 and/or tool post 2. Connect the
Series 16/18 to the P-G or PC via the RS-232C interface.
(3) Turn on the power to the Series 16/18 while simultaneously pressing
the
CAN
and
PROG
keys on the MDI. Hold down the CAN and
PROG keys until the title, MACRO COMPILER/EXECUTOR
P-CODE LOADER is displayed.
2.1.6.1
Operation