User manual

WinPC-NC Economy First steps
Screen layout The title bar and menu bar are located at the top edge of the screen.
The drop-down menus open from the menu bar.
The quick speed buttons enable you to select important functions
simply by clicking with the mouse.
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.
Display of the realtime module if the USB dongle has not been found
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.
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In case if the delivered USB dongle, which is used as hardware
protection, is not recognized, the realtime module is operating
only for a limited time. After this test run there is no further
communication possible with WinPC-NC.
A message is displayed if the USB dongle is correctly recognized and
WinPC-NC can be used without restrictions concerning time or
functions.
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