
2.DATA SERVER FUNCTIONS SPECIFICATION B-64014EN/03
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2.2 DATA SERVER MODES
Each Data Server mode determines the input or output destination
when a Data Server is operated as a CNC external input/output device.
You can select one of the following three modes.
NOTE
Data Server modes are valid only when the Data
Server is operated as an external storage device of
the CNC. In case of main program operation for
editing and a memory operation and an M98-based
subprogram call, programs on the memory card of
the Data Server are selected regardless of the
Data Server mode.
Storage mode
The memory card built into the Data Server is selected as the external
input/output device.
For example, when DNC operation or M198-based subprogram
calling is executed, the relevant NC program is called from the
memory card built into the Data Server.
When input operation (read) is executed for the Data Server, the
relevant NC program is read from the memory card built into the Data
Server.
Conversely, when NC program output operation (punch) is executed
for the Data Server, the output NC program is written on the memory
card built into the Data Server.
Data Server
Memory card
CNC memory
Read
DNC operation
Punch
FTP mode
The host computer connected to the Data Server is selected as the
external input/output device.
For example, when DNC operation or M198-based subprogram
calling is executed, the relevant NC program is called from the host
computer.
When input operation (read) is executed for the Data Server, the
relevant NC program is read from the host computer connected to the
Data Server.
Conversely, when NC program output operation (punch) is executed
for the Data Server, the output NC program is directly written on the
host computer.