User manual
WinPC-NC Light First steps
The function of the individual buttons is as follows :
Exit program Help
Open file Information
load editor Select tool
Start job Operating molette
Jog Change parameters
Joystick jog Reference move
Speed button bar in WinPC-NC
The status bar at the bottom displays information about the operating
status of the software and the machine, or else a help text about the
functions which are currently active. Buttons for operating the
display and the tools are located in the second button bar.
The large area is the working area where WinPC-NC displays the
currently loaded NC file in graphical format.
Realtime module
with own window
Actual data information and status are displayed by the realtime
module on the left top edge.
The used realtime module displays the version and serial number.
Furthermore it can be observed by T/R or SMC whether motor
controlling takes place with the clocking/direction or SMC signals.
A message is displayed if the realtime driver has loaded correctly and
is running without restrictions.
Display of the realtime module
2.5. First setup and test moves
Executing an intial test run with the motors there is nothing else to do
than connecting the machine with the LPT port and checking or
amending the occupation of the controlling signals.
LPT port, pin layout
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