CNC Program Editor
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| Overview |
| CNC Editor supporting RS232 and Wireless LAN program upload / download. Built-in features to enabling you to easily program your machines offline using your PC. Supported Machines: Any Citizen or Boley sliding head or fixed head lathe. Also can be configured to work with CNC machines from other manufacturers if the user knows the required settings. Settings templates are included for Citizen machines making the software fast and easy to configure. |
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| Main Features |
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| Split Screen editing - $1, $2, $3 etc | Far easier to program CNC machines with multiple programming systems than a basic text editor such as notepad. All sections are visible on screen at same time. Text can be copied between each window. |
RS232 Upload / Download with data transfer view to check received data is correct. *Requires suitable RS232 cable (if you do not already own one we can supply one for a small charge). |
Programs can be edited on PC using a proper keyboard and mouse and then transferred to CNC. Also programs stored on CNC can be backed up to your PCs hard disk \ CDRW \ Floppy. Data transfer view helps you diagnose any transfer problems. |
RS232 Switch box support. *Requires an RS232 Switch box system + cabling. We can recommend a suitable system if you wish to use this feature. |
This allows the system to be send to all the machines on your factory floor from a single PC without having to change cables around. The software can send a code to a switch box to instruct it to make a connection to a particular machine. |
| Built-in settings templates for Citizen machines | This makes it very quick and easy to add a new machine to the system. You do not have to remember all the settings required - the software has them built-in. |
Drag and drop Network-based program upload / download * *This can be used with Windows-based Citizen / Boley machines when connected to a network (wired or wireless). |
Allows you to instantly transmit a program to a machine without the use of untidy wires. The transfer also takes place at a very high speed (up to 10000 times faster than a serial cable!). Can also retrieve programs from the machine without the need to be at the machine. |
| RS232 / LAN settings on per-machine basis – supports up to 100 machines. | The software asks you which machine you are using when required and picks out the relevant settings / parameters for that machine. You enter the settings once and then they a stored for future use - no need to continuously change communications settings every time you work with a different machine. |
| Auto-Configure RS232 settings | For when you are not sure of or cannot check the machine's RS232 settings (baud rate etc.) a built-in function attempts to detect the settings for you. |
| Simple Program validity checking – makes sure 'dollar' program sections are correct, check for invalid characters etc. | Helps eliminate basic program formatting errors which would prevent a program being transmitted to a machine. |
| Multiple programs can be open at once. Cut-and-Pasting supported between open programs | Saves on retyping code in a new program if you already have a section of code you wish to use from another program. |
| Queuing code check | Allows you to make sure that you queung codes are correctly aligned before transmitting the program to the machine. |
| G50 Code Validation | Checks your coordinate system settings to make sure that they have been correctly cancelled. |
| Decimal Point Check | Checks that no decimal points are missing from values in your program. |
| Text search function. | Allows you to search easily through long programs. |
| Machining data editor for Citizen and Boley machines. | No need to remember machining data codes or perform all machining data functions on the machine itself. The system also mimics the machining data screen of the Windows-based machines including all the drop-down boxes. |
| Basic trig / scientific calculator function. | These handy utilities are easily accessible. |
| 'Code library' function to store commonly used code. | You can store commonly used code (e.g. a bar change sequence) for later retrieval using a few mouse clicks. This saves time and also helps eliminate typing errors. |
| Unit conversion functions e.g. 'Hex across corner', Inch to mm. | Quickly convert a value in your code by highlighting it and then right-clicking to select the conversion menu. |
| Scratch Pad function | This is a raw text editor similar to windows notepad. It allows you to open any text file and copy / paste text into your programs. This is useful if you have code snippets or an incorrectly formatted program that you wish to fix. |
| Comprehensive paper manual is included. | A clear, concise manual helps you get up and running with the system. |
| CNC Editor Screenshots |
Click on each image to see full size:
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| Network (LAN) File Transfer Screen
The software is available now. For pricing please contact us using the contact page.
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Citizen
Machinery UK Ltd,
1 Park Avenue, Bushey, WD23 2DA
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Tel:
01923 691500
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Fax:
01923 691599
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Email:
sales@citizenmachinery.co.uk
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Machinery UK Limited 2010. All rights reserved.
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Citizen
Machinery UK Ltd
is a company registered in England. Company Number 1174902.
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Office: 1 Park Avenue, Bushey, WD23 2DA
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