Take Control of your Manufacturing Process and Improve Your Throughput Quickly, Easily and Cost Effectively with... enetdnc DNC Through Your Ethernet Network Ethernet Based DNC Wireless DNC Machine Monitoring Flexible, Reliable, Secure and Cost-effective CNC File Management using Your Existing Ethernet Network. Providing machine networking and DNC solutions for over 20 years! Visit our web site: www.enetdnc.com
enetdnc DNC Through Your Ethernet Network Flexible Supports all CNC machine control types including proprietary Mazatrol format. System can be expanded to support an unlimited number of machines. The powerful standard system can be expanded to include Data Collection, Machine Monitoring, WebAccess and Wireless applications. Able to drip/spoon feed multiple CNC machines simultaneously. Machine configuration allows for operator feedback messaging system. Able to connect to multiple types of CNC/ NC machines ports - we can even add BTR s, if needed. Secure Readily connects to any existing Ethernet network! ehubs provide for secure network access, by only allowing access to specified directories Original CNC files cannot be overwritten or deleted from shop floor access points. All operator-generated programming suggestions are stored for review and possible implementation. Our automated file compare feature reviews uploaded programs, highlights any changes and optionally, notifies you by email. Network access allows for back-up of all CNC files to the server. Automated File Compare Reliable Software can be executed from any workstation or server. Runs on any Windows platform. Industrial grade hardware and reliable software ensure data quality is preserved. Includes built-in surge protection on all hardware Uses standard CAT5 cabling. All hardware and software is designed and manufactured in the USA Cost Effective Operators can upload and download CNCprograms without leaving their machine or calling for support. Enhances shop productivity by reducing machine downtime. System design requires minimal hardware investment. User-friendly software reduces the cost of system administration and support.
No Wires? No Problem! enetdnc Wireless DNC Enjoy permanent connectivity with no wires! Move machines without running new cable. The enetdnc wireless solution is based on the standard 802.11* wireless Ethernet and can be configured to work with an existing wireless network or as a stand-alone system. The wireless system is flexible; it can be configured to include all of the CNC machines or used in combination with a wired enetdnc installation. In today s lean manufacturing environment, machine tools are more mobile than they have been in the past. The wireless solution allows manufacturing flexibility without compromising system reliability. The enetdnc wireless DNC solution also supports the Machine Monitoring and Data Collection features of the standard wired system. The enetdnc family of products focuses on providing flexible, secure, reliable and costeffective solutions to the manufacturing community. The wireless product was designed and manufactured to provide the kind of outstanding performance our customers expect from our products enetdnc System Features: Readily connects to any existing network Supports all CNC machine control types including proprietary formats The system can be expanded to support an unlimited number of machines ewireless Unit Mounted on a CNC Machine Control The xlconnect Unit has two serial ports making it easy to connect extra enetdnc hardware such as eterminals or emonitoring boards. The convenience of wireless technology without compromising reliability: No need to string wires Move machines without moving cables No issues with shop interference or noise Remote access from machine control Encrypted for security Built-in verification for insured data integrity Able to drip/spoon feed multiple CNC machines simultaneously Runs on any current Windows platform Uses standard TCP/IP settings Industrial grade hardware provides depend-able system performance Hardware and software design ensures data quality is preserved
Better Data! Better Decisions! enetdnc Machine Monitoring Real-time Machine Monitoring, Real World Decisions/Real World Data. The enetdnc machine monitoring system has the ability to collect data directly from the CNC machine. Based on this information the system determines the machine status and reports data real time throughout the organization. The Machine Monitoring Dashboard displays the status of each machine on the shop floor. This allows managers to react to problems as they occur rather than attempting to diagnose and explain problems based on post-production reports. The flexibility of the Machine Monitoring system helps create focus on the non-productive time and track the causes. In today s competitive manufacturing environment, machine monitoring provides management with a new tool to analyze and improve their operations. The machine monitoring system has the ability to monitor controller-generated data. The system determines the machine status based on this information. The machine may be actively running production parts, or in set-up mode, or idle. If the machine is idle, operators are required to report why it is in that status. This portion of the monitoring system allows companies to track the data most relevant to their operation. The flexibility of the enet system helps create focus on the non-production time and track the causes. The monitoring set-up screen allows companies to select items critical to their operations. The enet system allows companies to quantify the amount of time lost, investigate the reasons for the losses and put in place solutions to prevent the occurrence of future time loss problems. The machine-monitoring feature provides instant status of any CNC machine in the shop and allows for collection of real-time production data directly from the machine controls. Using the DNC connection to the machine tool and a special monitoring board, the enet system is able to monitor the CNC control activity and provide production-relevant information about the machine operation. By monitoring when the spindle is running and how many times the program cycle started, management is able to gain valuable information about machine utilization. This information is independent of the shop floor data entry. Use of the machine monitoring system is sure to increase the integrity of your manufacturing data. The graphical display allows for easy review of data. For more sophisticated data analysis, the information can be uploaded into Microsoft Excel or similar products. Finally, data collected via the machine monitoring system can be used directly with your shop management software package to further increase the accuracy of your manufacturing data. Machine Monitoring provides management with a new tool to analyze and improve their operations. enetdnc Machine Monitoring Dashboard displays real-time machine status. Using enetdnc Machine Monitoring, companies can measure and track the following information: Spindle on time True cycle time Accurate cycle counts Set-up time Machine downtime due to quality, engineering or material issues Preventative maintenance time Tool breakage Unscheduled maintenance time Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
eviewer Software eviewer is companion software designed to work with enetdnc Monitoring software to produce more advanced CNC reporting, such as grouping multiple machines together with multiple shifts and generating Detail, Summary or FrontPage type reports. Reports can be created by Machines, Part Numbers or by Operator. eviewer uses Crystal Reports software to generate reports. This allows end users to customize reports to suit their preferences and business requirements. One eviewer seat is included with the enetdnc Machine Monitoring system, but you can add as many eviewer seats as you like. Some examples of eviewer reports are shown below. These are just a small sample of the types of report you can generate using this software. enetdnc xlconnect USB The xlconnect-u can be used with any other enetdnc hardware, including ehubs, ewireless, xlconnect, ers and FTP or Serial Ports. enetdnc is very proud of our ability to offer companies a single, integrated system capable of handling all their CNC file management needs. Some of the newest CNCs on the market today now have USB ports to communicate CNC files with the CNC controls. So, enetdnc is proud to be the first to offer companies a real file management method of using the USB port. The new xlconnect-u unit offers all the same communication features available on other enet family products: The operator can only download files from their proven directory A secured upload path with email verification and automatic file compare Printing of CNC files when uploaded or downloaded Naming structure Mount the xlconnect-u unit to your CNC machine, plug in the USB port and you re done. It s that simple! The new xlconnect-u has a USB port for CNC file transfers and also has a serial port that allows users to connect to other enetdnc hardware such as eterminals and emonitoring boards. The serial port feature makes the xlconnect-u backwards compatible, which increases functionality and reduces the customer s cost.
Complete CNC Editing enetdnc-lt This entry-level system is cost-effective & practical for downloading programs. System Features: Full DNC Functions Spoon Feeding G-Code Editor Interactive 2D and 3D Back Plotting Smart File Compare Search and replace entire file or highlighted text. Programs can be easily printed, viewed or edited. Math functions and mass modify features Re-number and remove sequence numbers G-code is displayed in easy to read Colors for each value, colors and fonts Can be reconfigured CNC file can be compressed or expanded to have spaces between codes like your CNC Upload or Download G-code or Mazatrol program Affordable pricing enet Editor, 2d and 3D back plot features allow visual verification of manual G-Code edits. Data Collection Using enetdnc PortCNC has introduced enetdnc, which allow companies to collect production data at the CNC machine using the same connection as their DNC system. Collecting production data at the machine allows employees to clock in and out of jobs without leaving their workstations. By adding the E-Terminal to the DNC system, an activity that normally requires operators to travel throughout the shop can be accomplished without taking a step. Data currently collected at PC terminals located in the shop can be communicated from the machine, saving valuable machine time. Bar code scanners can be added to simplify input and improve data quality. The data collection feature makes it possible for companies to specify the data entered into the E-Terminal. This allows the enetdnc feature to be used with any shop management or ERP system. By configuring the collected data in the comma, tab, space or semi-colon delimited format, the information collected by the enetdnc system can be uploaded directly into shop floor management packages like Job Boss, Visual Job Shop, DBA or any other system. Using the Data Collection system, companies can request that the following inputs be generated at the machine: 1. Employee Number 2. Job Number 3. Set-up Time 4. Production time 5. Accurate Part Quantities 6. Scrap Parts 7. Scrap Codes Using the DNC system to collect manufacturing data eliminates the need for duplicate systems wired throughout the shop. It keeps the operator focused on the job at hand and reduces the amount of machine downtime. Finally, data collection at the machine improves your shop efficiency and impacts the bottom line.
enet Editor Features Edit multiple CNC files simultaneously. The Smart File Compare feature highlights file changes for easy review. Editor allows up to three axes to be rotated simultaneously. Mass Modify any G code value throughout the CNC file. Multi-color G code display enhances editing feature. Programmer is able to expand or compress files for viewing and editing. Calculates cycle times of original and modified files to evaluate productivity gains. Math utilities such as right angle trig and bolt circle calculators. Interactive 2D and 3D BackPlotting allows for realtime file editing! reviewed remotely using the Machine Monitoring feature and your existing network. The graphical display allows for easy review of data. Data Collection In addition to the machine monitoring, the enet DNCsystem can also be configured to include data collection capabilities. With the addition of our E-Terminal, the DNC system can be upgraded to a full-featured data collection system allowing machine operators to communicate job-related information directly from their machines. This data can then be configured to upload into your existing shop floor management system. Wireless Connections In addition to the traditional network connection of your machine tools, we also offer a wireless connection. The wireless solution can be implemented to include all of the CNC machines or used in combination with the standard installation. Additional Features Available Machine Monitoring The Machine Monitoring features allows for collection of real-time production data directly from the machine controls. Machine downtimes, cycle times and cycle counts can all be ehub ehub is a reliable, secure and inexpensive method of connecting your CNC machines by interfacing with your Ethernet network. Each ehub allows up to 8 serial port connections that connect directly to the machine tool, or are connected to an LCD-based E-Terminal. Ports: One 10/100 Ethernet interface and eight RS232 serial ports Supports software or hardware handshake Ethernet protocol: UDP/IP (utilizes TCP/IP setting of Windows) Interfaces with existing Ethernet network Serial port speed from 300 baud up to 153,600 baud Serial port handshake method: XON/XOFF or CTS/RTS Built in surge protection for serial ports Connections: CAT5 cables with standard RJ45Ethernet termination E-Terminal (Optional If Necessary) The E-Terminal connects between the ehub and the machine tool. The E-Terminal assists with uploading and downloading of part programs, provides communication for machine monitoring and data collection. All connections use regular CAT5 cables terminated with RJ45 connectors. Upload/download part programs If the CNC controls are unable to send a program, or all the letters in a program name cannot be typed at the control, the E-Terminal is perfect for the job. The E-Terminal can also issue a call program used to request a particular part program from the computer or network server and the E-Terminal acts as a data link to the computer. The operator can type in all the letters and numbers for a requested program. Assisting machine monitoring E-Terminal is perfect when it is necessary to monitor events related to the machine tool. This may be necessary in instances where the machine tool cannot signal the start of a repair or the control has limited available special codes. E-Terminal then allows the operator to choose an event from its menu. It also immediately returns and displays the acknowledgement from the computer. This increases monitoring accuracy and helps to evaluate the performance of a machine tool. Data Collecting The eterminal can also be used with a CCD scanner for data collection (See more in the section under Data Collection). This function is fully programmable and offers great flexibility when you are deciding which data to collect.
Easy Shop Floor Access! enetdnc enetshell CNC Programs to your CNC Machine. All the settings come straight from the enetdnc computer. As you make changes to your enetdnc software, they automatically update at the computer running enetshell. Another feature of enetshell is that you can launch default applications that are setup on our menu. Using file viewers, CAD viewers or other programs you can access Setup Sheets, Inspection Sheets, Prints or Documents that you would like Operators or Setup people to have access to. With enetdnc, having a PC on the shop floor is usually not recommended, but in some circumstances, it may be necessary to have one there. That is where enetshell come in. enetshell works with enetdnc to allow the machine operator to set the status of the CNC machine, see the current status of the CNC, and Send and Receive Normally, enetshell is operated by using a touch screen monitor and computer located by the CNC machine. This allows the operator to easily select his current status, download or upload and view documents simply by touching the screen. enetshell can be added where needed but you can still have the flexibility to have some CNC s directly wired or wireless to enetdnc. Talk with a enetdnc representative today to find your best configuration of enetdnc Options. enetdnc DNC Through Your Ethernet Network enetdnc sales@portcnc.com www.enetdnc.com 414.817.7070 Machine Monitoring - Wireless DNC - Data Collection