e
NET
DNC
Flexible, Reliable, Secure and Cost-effective CNC File
Management using Your Existing Ethernet Network.
Providing machine networking and DNC solutions for over 20 years!
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Process and Improve Your Throughput
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DNC Through Your Ethernet Network
Ethernet Based DNC
Wireless DNC
Flexible
• Supports all CNC machine control types
including proprietary Mazatrol format.
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System can be expanded to support an unlim-ited number of machines.
• The powerful standard system can be expanded
to include Data Collection, Machine Monitoring,
WebAccess and Wireless applications.
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Able to drip/spoon feed multiple CNC ma-chines 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.
Readily connects to any existing
Ethernet network!
Secure
• 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.
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All operator-generated programming sug-gestions are stored for review and possible
implementation.
• Our automated file compare feature reviews
uploaded programs, highlights any changes
and optionally, notifies you by email. Net-work access allows for back-up of all CNC
files to the server.
Automated File Compare
Reliable
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Software can be executed from any worksta-tion or server.
• Runs on any Windows® platform.
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Industrial grade hardware and reliable soft-ware ensure data quality is preserved.
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Includes built-in surge protection on all hard-ware
• Uses standard CAT5 cabling.
• All hardware and software is designed and
manufactured in the USA
Cost Effective
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Operators can upload and download CNCpro-
grams without leaving their machine or call-ing for support.
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Enhances shop productivity by reducing ma-chine downtime.
• System design requires minimal hardware
investment.
• User-friendly software reduces the cost of
system administration and support.
DNC Through Your Ethernet Network
e
NET
DNC
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 instal-lation. In today’s lean manufacturing environment,
machine tools are more mobile than they have been in
the past. The wireless solution allows manufacturing flex-ibility without compromising system reliability.
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
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 cost-effective solutions to the manufacturing community.
The wireless product was designed and manufactured to
provide the kind of outstanding performance our custom-ers expect from our products
eNETDNC System Features:
• Readily connects to any existing network
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Supports all CNC machine control types in-cluding proprietary formats
• The system can be expanded to support an
unlimited number of machines
• 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
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.
Better Data! Better Decisions!
eNETDNC Machine Monitoring
Real-time Machine Monitoring,
Real World Decisions
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Real World Data.
The eNETDNC machine monitoring system has the ability to collect data directly from the CNC machine. Based on this in-formation the system determines the machine status and reports data real time throughout the organization. The Machine Moni-toring 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 con-troller-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 valu-able 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.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
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Preventative mainte-nance time
• Tool breakage
• Unscheduled maintenance time
• Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
eNETDNC Machine Monitoring Dashboard displays real-time machine status.
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 gener-ate 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 com-
panies a single, integrated system capable of han-dling 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 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.’
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!’
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
Data Collection Using
eNETDNC
PortCNC has introduced eNETDNC,
which allow companies to collect production
data at the CNC machine using the same con-nection 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 in-formation 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, compa-nies 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 collec-tion at the machine improves your shop efficiency and impacts the bottom line.eNET Editor,
2d and 3D back
plot features
allow visual
verification of
manual G-Code
edits.
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 evalu-ate productivity gains. • Math utilities such as right angle trig and bolt circle calculators.Interactive 2D and
3D BackPlotting
allows for realtime
file editing!
Additional Features Available
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