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The DNC Interface provides remote control of EMCO WinNC software using a software protocol. It connects a higher-level computer, such as a production control computer, FMS computer or DNC host, to the control computer of a CNC machine.

Once DNC operation is activated, the DNC master computer controls the CNC machine as a client. Programs, machine functions, peripheral equipment and production data can then be managed remotely, with the current machine status displayed on the DNC computer.

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Highlights

  • Remote control of EMCO WinNC software
  • NC program start
  • NC program stop
  • NC program management
  • Zero offset management
  • Tool data management
  • Machine reset
  • Reference point operation
  • Peripheral equipment control
  • Override data management
  • Live machine status display

Machine Controls

  • Open and close automated machine doors
  • Open and close clamping chucks and collets
  • Control the machine quill
  • Control the coolant system
  • Manage other connected automation equipment

Connected Systems

  • Production control computers
  • Flexible manufacturing system computers
  • DNC host computers
  • CNC machine control computers

Applications

  • Remote CNC machine control
  • Centralised production control
  • NC program management
  • Flexible manufacturing systems
  • Automated production cells
  • Machine status monitoring
  • Peripheral equipment control
  • Tool and offset data management

Interface Specifications

  • Interface type: Distributed Numerical Control
  • Communication method: Software protocol
  • Control software: EMCO WinNC
  • System structure: DNC master computer and CNC machine client
  • Supported host systems: Production control computer, FMS computer and DNC host computer
  • Status monitoring: Current CNC machine status displayed on the DNC computer
  • Data control: NC programs, zero offsets, tool data and override values
  • Machine control: NC start, NC stop, reset and reference point operation

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Description of the DNC Interface Binary Mode
Description of the DNC Interface ASCII Mode