
B-64014EN/03 OPERATION 1.OPERATING THE DATA SERVER FUNCTIONS
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1.4 M198-BASED SUBPROGRAM CALL
If the Data Server is placed in the storage mode, an M198-based
subprogram call can be made using an NC program in the Data Server.
If the Data Server is placed in the FTP mode, an M198-based
subprogram call can be made using an NC program in the host
computer. If the Data Server is placed in the buffer mode, an
M198-based subprogram call can be made using an NC program of
the buffer mode format in the host computer.
NOTE
1 An M198-based subprogram call cannot be
executed simultaneously with NC program input,
NC program output, and DNC operation.
2 In an M198-based subprogram call, no additional
M198-baesd subprogram call can be made.
3 M198-based subprogram calls do not allow use of
file names. Use a program number to make an
M198-based call.
Subprogram call in the storage mode
Procedure
1 Check that the Data Server is placed in the storage mode.
2 Set the CNC to the MEM mode.
3 Display the DATA SERVER FILE LIST screen to check that an
M198 operation folder is set.
4 Automatically operate the NC program including the M198
command.
Subprogram call in the FTP mode
Procedure
1 Check that the Data Server is placed in the FTP mode.
2 Set the CNC to the MEM mode.
3 Display the DATA SERVER HOST FILE LIST screen to check
that an M198 operation folder is set.
4 Automatically operate the NC program including the M198
command.