User manual

Introduction

This manual is intended to provide a description of the Calmotion LANCNC-

UNIVERSAL CNC network FTP data server. The LANCNC is an FTP server with at

least 2 GB of local memory stored on a removable SD card. Data can be accessed over a

LAN network as well as directly off the SD card when the card is used with a computer.

Requirements

The LANCNC device will work with a CNC control with a standard DB25 RS-232 serial

connection to the control box for the purposes of input/output of CNC data. Typically, the

CNC manufacturer refers this as read and punch tape functions. Power is obtained from

the CNC machine tool.

Description of Operation

The LANCNC acts as an FTP server for file storage that an operator can access at the

control panel on a CNC. Connection to the FTP server can be done with standard

software tools that are provided with most PC’s. No logon is required as the LANCNC

FTP Server accepts anonymous logins. Special software is not required. The most

popular of these are Explorer and Internet Explorer from Microsoft. Anyone on the

network can drag and drop files to the CNC server where they can be transferred to

machine memory or drip fed (DNC). Conversely, files residing in CNC memory can be

sent to the data server where they can be accessed by anyone on the network.

File information is stored on an SD card resident on the LANCNC. A 2 GB SD card is

provided as standard. Other sizes may be substituted. In the event of a network outage,

the SD card may be removed and inserted into a PC. Files can be added or stored at the

PC and replaced in the LANCNC.

Note: Files should follow the 8.3 format for proper operation. E.g. File name should not

exceed 8 characters and the suffix should not exceed 3 characters.

Navigating the Menus

There are three buttons on the panel of the LANCNC device. Two square buttons bracket

a round button in the center. The square round buttons are used to control the cursor in

order to highlight options from a menu or file selection. The cursor is typically shown

bracketing items with > and < symbols. The center button typically selects the options or

files highlighted with the > and < symbols.

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