User Manual - Richmond Machine & Engineering
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1. force to START providing the charger is connected and STOP the battery charging This is not a recommended operation although there might be situations that the user needs to be able to force to unit to START charging 6 UPDATE menu The user can update the firmware from a USB key Updates can provide bug fixes and can also add new features The update steps below strictly need to be followed for it to be successful a The battery voltage have to be 5 1V or higher This is automatically checked if the battery voltage is too low the user is prompted and may need to apply the START charge operation see above WARNING Once an update started DO NOT TURN THE xITRANSFER UNIT OFF The actual update takes only few seconds and while the x TRANSFER unit displays Updating during this time the loss of power can corrupt the firmware b Copy the update file named XLTXFR UPD onto a USB key and insert the USB key into the xITRANSFER unit Select UPDATE menu and through file navigation have the above filename displayed on the screen c Press ENT key Next you will be asked to enter a code Type in 147 followed by the ENT key Now the update process will take place for few seconds d If any error happened during the above update process the user will be shown an error message and update will be aborted Also if the xITRANSFER unit is up to date that status will be shown to the user If the update is success2. now needs to perform the operation necessary on the machine tool to send or punch the required program out As the program is being sent the xITRANSFER unit will show the incoming characters on the second line Once the sending is done the user needs to press the ESC key on the unit The program name on the first line the program length date will be shown on the second line 3 DELETE menu Upon selecting this item the user needs to navigate through the directory system to select the file to be deleted Once the correct file name is displayed the user needs to press the ENT key The xITRANSFER unit will ask the user to acknowledge the deletion of the selected file 4 SETUP menu The user can set various items here mainly regarding to the CNC RS232 interface Since most likely the user will have to deal with various CNC controls there is a possibility to define up 5 different SETUP names with different BAUD rates CODES etc If the user does not need this feature of using varying setups the unit can be used only with the default SETUP 1 name Normally the user can just view the set items here by using the up down arrow keys If the user type in the code 147 from the keypad then it is possible to change the selected item with the left right arrow keys Note here that the Date Time setting and SETUP name are not code protected therefore it can be changed by someone who does not know the code SETUP nam
3. will match the just typed in characters This search is the equivalent of listing a DOS directory using the XYZ format where XYZ would be the typed characters by the user Now the user can select the file directory name from a significantly shorter list with the up down arrow keys Note here that for simple directory operation all CNC files can be placed in the root directory this way all directory navigations can be avoided Also note here that the xITRANSFER unit can read the long file names longer that 8 3 DOS style however it will show them in the abbreviated format Example SAMPLEPRG TXT will be shown as SAMPLE 1 TXT not 8 3 format PROGRAM1 TXT will be shown as PROGRAM1 TXT 8 3 format As a file name is displayed the user may press the LIST key which will list the first 16 characters of the file which may help to identify a file further in case of a long file name This also may help to determine the exact program number for the CNC control Some CNC controls are picky about entering the exact program number to be received When the unit is turned on or a new USB memory stick is inserted the xITRANSFER unit will show the root directory of the USB stick which is also the current directory Main Menu At the top of the menu system is the Main Menu The Main Menu is shown by a number 1 through 6 followed by a description After turning the power on the xITRANSFER unit will end up at the Main Me
4. aking most common RTS CTS hardware handshaking less common both Xon Xoff and RTS CTS and NONE EOB character The choices are LF linefeed only most common CR LF carriage return linefeed also works most of the time on some controls may result extra empty lines CR only vary rare END string The choices are empty lt LF gt D lt LF gt C lt LF gt and END lt LF gt The user needs to set this only if generally the file to be sent does not contain a normal end of file character If the file is terminated normally the END string can be left empty default setting Otherwise the sign will work with almost any control with the exception of CINCINNATI D SIEMENS C or ANILAM END Date Time To change the current date and time setting in the xITRANSFER unit first press the right arrow key this brings up a blinking cursor under the first character in the second line The format is MM DD YY HH MMam Type in the date time according to this format Leading zeroes also need to be type in Example 01 for January The last two characters are AM PM where the A and P can be toggled with the up down arrow keys If a date time value at the current cursor position is correct it can be re typed or by using the right arrow key the cursor can be moved to the next item The left arrow key can also be used to move back to the previous item If the battery is removed for more than 10 seconds the date time setting most lik
5. ame will be in effect ESC normally the ESC key is used to abort an operation and it usually returns to the Main Menu The ESC key is also used to sow hide the current date time while a Main Menu item is displayed ENT normally the ENT key is used to enter into the selected directory finish a user entry or initiate the selected operation ARROW keys the arrow keys accomplish selection and or rotation When the user is asked to type in a program name any of the number keys can be used Once a number is typed in the user can leave it as a number or select a letter which appears on the same number key by rotating the character with the up or down arrow key The left arrow serves as a backspace key The right arrow is used as a selection key is SETUP mode Navigating the Directory When the xITRANSFER unit is listing the directory of the inserted USB key the following rules apply Directory names are shown on the first line The symbol lt DIR gt is shown on the second line File names are shown on the first line File length and last modified date is shown on the second line The user can toggle the second line info with the LIST key to show the first 16 characters of the file Up or Down arrow keys will show the next previous directory file name in the current directory Note here that the first name in any directory is a single dot with the lt DIR gt attribute If the current directory is a sub directory th
6. an the second item in the directory list is a double dot with the lt DIR gt attribute Then the rest of the directory file names which reside in the current directory follow If the ENT key is pressed on a Directory name the user executes an entry into that directory and a new directory listing appears and this directory becomes now the current directory If the ENT key is pressed on a single dot lt DIR gt normally it has no effect However if the operation is a MCH gt USB key operation the user is asked to type in the name of the file to be received see General keypad operation about typing in a name If the ENT key is pressed on a double dot lt DIR gt the user will move up one directory level the new upper directory will be listed and becomes now the current directory If the ENT key is pressed on a file name than the user makes a selection for that file upload down load delete Speed search if the directory list is long it may take a long time to get to the particular file name just by using the up down arrow or END keys The user can speed up this file search by start typing in the beginning of the file name using the General keypad operation rules see above Once the user typed in a few starting characters than the user may press the ENT key A new directory listing will appear for the current directory with all the file directory names which
7. e As mentioned above the user can define up to 5 different setups If the SETUP name item is selected the user can use the RIGHT LEFT arrow keys to select a different SETUP name By pressing the LIST key on the SETUP name item the user can edit the name of the SETUP and give some meaningful description up to 8 characters long such as FANUC or MAZAK etc Pressing ENT while editing the name will accept the name and associate it with the current SETUP The last SETUP name selected upon exiting the SETUP menu becomes the default SETUP name upon power ON To switch to a different SETUP name while the unit is powered press the LIST key at the MAIN menu see LIST key description above Again if the user does not need to use different setups the default SETUP 1 can be left in place and there is no need to touch the SETUP name item BAUD rate The user settable baud rate values are 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19 2k 38 4k 57 6k 76 8k and 115 2k Note here that the BAUD rate setting of the xITRANSFER unit has to match of the CNC control baud rate CODE The user can set here ISO most common 95 of machine tools BIN binary vary rare MZK Mazak conversational saved as text file or MAZ SW Mazak conversation saved as Solutionware compatible file Note here that the xITRANSFER unit can also recognize a Griffo compatible file upon sending beside the above two type of files HANDSHAKE The choices are XON XOFF software handsh
8. ely will be lost Once the setting is correct press ENT to save changes or ESC to disregard them to return to the Main Menu 5 BATTERY CHECK menu This menu will let the user to check battery voltages or start stop charging It is not necessary for the user to be familiar with these items they are implemented only for troubleshooting purposes The battery maintenance is quiet automatic the user needs to follow only a couple of recommendations to maximize the battery life see above In this menu the user can use the up down arrow key to view various items ESC key will take the user back to the Main Menu 5V line V this item shows the internal power supply voltage The normal operating voltage is between 4 8V and 5 0 V Battery V this item shows the actual battery voltage A fully charged battery would be about 6V while it is being charged and about 5 8V when not being charged However it is quiet normal that the battery voltage would drop down to about 4 8V before the user would be prompted to start re charging the battery For NiMh and NiCad batteries the longest life cycle can be accomplished if the batteries are fully charged then almost fully discharged charged again etc Using the down arrow key the top line will report whether the batteries are being charged or not this corresponds to the red LED status on the side The second line shows the Charger V which is normally between 11V and 12V Scrolling down again the user can
9. ful the unit will re boot on its own and the new firmware version will be displayed
10. ith a sign If it is not the case upon loading the control will miss the first line the user has the option to send out a sign EOB character combination by executing the following procedure once the proper file name is selected the user should press the LIST key this will show the beginning of the file If it looks OK the user can press the ENT key and the unit will transfer the file as normal If at the beginning of the file the sign line appears to be missing the user can now press the key the unit will beep and then the ENT key this will transfer EOB first then the rest of the file Note that if the end of file also requires special character END string may be set see SETUP menu 2 MCH gt USB key menu First the user needs to connect the x TRANSFER unit to the CNC control s RS232 port with the provided cable connector Next the user needs to navigate through the directory system and either to select the file to be received to or select the single dot lt DIR gt item Selecting the single dot item will ask the user to type in a file name see General keypad operations If an existing file name was selected or a matching existing file name was typed in the user will be asked whether to overwrite the existing file or not Selecting NO will abort the operation and the unit will return to the Main Menu Selecting YES will enter into receive mode Receiving is displayed on the first line The user
11. le to speed up certain operations The rest of the keys are alphanumeric keys to enter numbers and letters Dedicated keys HOME when listing a directory pressing the HOME key will take the user to the very beginning of the directory list Also pressing the HOME key while at the MAIN menu will show the current BAUD rate EOB character code type and handshaking method END when listing a directory pressing the END key will take the user to the very end of the directory list Also pressing the END key while at the MAIN menu will show the connection status of the Rx and CTS signals If the xITRANSFER unit is connected to a CNC control and the CNC control is not sending or receiving both signals should show OK LIST when listing a directory pressing the LIST key on a file name will toggle between showing the file size last modified date and showing the first 16 characters of the file on the second line Pressing the LIST key on a directory name has no effect Also pressing the LIST key while at the MAIN menu will show the currently selected SETUP name At this point the user can press the UP DOWN or LEFT RIGHT arrow keys to select a different SETUP name As the SETUP name is changed of course the associated BAUD RATE CODE EOB and HANDSHAKE method changes as well Pressing any other key will take the user back to the MAIN menu This change of SETUP name is in effect as long as the power is ON After power OFF ON cycle the default SETUP n
12. mendations to maximize battery life The battery charging is managed by the xITRANSFER units processor Therefore the unit needs to be turned ON for the charger to operate If the unit s power switch is turned OFF and the charger is connected only the so called trickle charge takes place which is a small charge current and can t really fully charge a battery The xITRANSFER unit will complain if its battery voltage is getting too low message on the LED plus beeping once every 2 seconds That is when the user needs to do the following a Remove the USB memory stick if connected b Plug in the battery charger c Turn the unit ON As the unit is charging the small red LED light by the charger connector will be on Once the charging is done the light will turn off and the unit will issue a short beeping sound once about every 2 second as a reminder that charging is done and now its time to remove the charger and to turn the unit off Note here that if this charging process is interrupted the user needs to up down load a program plugging the charger back will continue the charging process Also note here that the user can manually start or stop a charging process in the 5 BATTERY CHECK menu General keypad operation The xITRANSFER unit has a very user friendly menu system The user has a 20 key keypad available to make a selection enter into a menu or type in a filename The keypad has a few dedicated keys availab
13. nu Also by pressing the ESC key will normally take the user back to the Main Menu Always one Main Menu item is shown on the first line On the second line the user can toggle with the LIST key showing nothing or the current date time The user can navigate the Main Menu items with the up down arrow key Pressing the ENT key on the shown item will initiate that operation Also the operation can be initiated by pressing the number key associated with the menu item Example pressing 3 at the Main Menu will initiate the DELETE operation The Main Menu of the xITRANSFER unit has the following items 1 USB key gt MCH 2 MCH gt USB key 3 DELETE 4 SETUP 5 BATTERY CHECK 6 UPDATE 1 USB key gt MCH menu First the user needs to connect the xI TRANSFER unit to the CNC control s RS232 port with the provided cable connector and get the CNC control ready to receive Next the user needs to navigate through the directory system to select the file to be sent to the machine tool see Navigating the Directory Once the correct file name is displayed the user needs to press the ENT key The xITRANSFER unit now will send the selected file to the CNC control Sending is displayed on the first line and the content of the file being sent is displayed on the second line Once sending is finished the Done sending message is displayed Note here that this procedure requires that the file to be sent starts normal usually w
14. xITRANSFER User Manual V 1 22 Copyright Log In Inc 2008 All rights reserved The xITRANSFER unit is used to send and receive CNC program files between a CNC control and a USB memory stick The xITRANSFER unit connects to the CNC control via RS232 port It can also drip feed the CNC control providing that the CNC control is capable of receiving and executing a G code program via its RS232 port The xITRANSFER kit contains the following items xITRANSFER unit 1GUSB memory stick with User Manual installed in PDF format Charger with 110VAC wall plug connection cable with DB25 male connector for CNC connection 4NiMh AA battery installed The xITRANSFER unit has an On Off switch at the top right side a charger connection with a charge red led on its right side a USB and an RS232 connector on its top side a 2x16 character LCD display and a 20 key keypad Turning the xITRANSFER unit ON and OFF Flip the slide switch on the top right side of the unit to the UP position to turn it ON and the DOWN position to turn it OFF After turning the unit ON its LCD display appears with a serial number then a Version number also reporting if the charger is detected or not and finally reporting if it detected a USB memory stick or not Note here that the USB memory stick is referred to by the xITRANSFER unit as USB key The unit will also beep few times during the boot procedure Recom
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