Technical data

COMMUNICATION, SOFTWARE UPDATE, SAFETY
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ETHERNET
ETHERNET connection is a basic accessory of each part of
NCT 200 control series. It can be connected into any WIN-
DOWS network (TCP/IP protocol, 100 Mbit/sec speed)
without any external software. After that a part program can
be loaded easily into the HDD of the control, or it can be as-
signed to run and execute without loading it into the memory
of control.
USB
There are 4 pcs of USB ports on the NCT control to receive
USB peripheries as usual in world of PC. PENDRIVE, key-
board, various cursor units (mouse, TRACKBALL, TOUCHPAD
etc.) can be connected here.
Software update
I.
Update NCT system software
The system software of a NCT control will be constantly de-
veloped, expanded in the following years. New versions with
improved knowledge; functions will be expected to be intro-
duced every 2-4 months. An important feature of the NCT
200 control series is that users can install the new software
version easily, and it does not require the assistance of NCT..
Software update
II.
Change system software of servo drives
NCT is constantly developing its products and install new fea-
tures continually. These changes could improve an existing
knowledge or install a completely new one. System software
of CNC or even servo drive can be reinstalled by machine
builder or user conveniently without requiring the assistance
of NCT. The features of new software versions are in the NCT
website and the software can be downloaded from here.
ESIC card (EtherCAT Software Integrity Card)
This unit is a multi-function part of the NCT control hardware.
The operational job is to manage EtherCAT junction, write
dynamic non-volatile memory and manage software protec-
tion key and PAYBIT. The software protection saves the list of
options purchased by the user and it enables or disables
using of them based on the list. In case of replacing the con-
trol, all purchased functions will be transferred to the new con-
trol by inserting the card into the new control.
Paybit
PAYBIT function is available for NCT controls. This is an op-
tion for selling party to switch off the control in case of pay-
ment contention. The PAYBIT is a remote function. The
operating time is determined by the machine builder and is
saved in the memory of ESIC card of control. Any working
time can be set in hour resolution. After the setting time ex-
pired the control decreases the upper limit of speed range
shift (OVERRIDE) and decreases rapid traverse and feeding
speed for 8 hours by 20%. Decreasing speed is a warning
for user that the machine will stops in a few work tours. Man-
ufacturer could switch off or set delay for PAYBIT by phone or
remote computer function. PAYBIT function is an option for us
if necessary.
Customer has to be informed about the PAYBIT function!
Mr. Robert Pilcz, director of SLOVTOS Ltd.( Slovak R.),
NCT’s partner company
Customers at the INDUSTRIA exhibition in Budapest
NCT control in operation
Offline programming, program transfer on ETHERNET channel