APPENDIX
E. MAINTENANCE OF OPEN CNC
(BOOT–UP AND IPL)
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Ncboot32.exe provides the following functions:
S BOOT screen (for CNC system data maintenance, SRAM backup, and
so forth)
S IPL screen (for clearing SRAM, and so forth)
S Display of the CNC power–on screen
S Display of CNC system alarm screen
S Re–connection in case of the occurrence of a communication error
S Start of a registered application program
In the open CNC, CNC maintenance can be performed with
Ncboot32.exe. Ncboot32.exe is copied in the System folder of Windows
(System32 folder in Windows NT) at driver installation. At the start of
Windows, Ncboot32.exe starts automatically, and resides in the system
tray.
(Icon at the center)
Supplementary 1: Multi–connection
Ncboot32.exe supports HSSB multi–connection. The CNCs connected
by HSSB are managed as nodes. The boot, IPL, and system alarm screens
are displayed in windows that are opened independently for each node.
Supplementary 2: Termination method
Normally, Ncboot32.exe need not be terminated. However, to terminate
Ncboot32.exe, right–click the icon in the system tray, and click End in the
popup menu. When the Ncboot32.exe window is open, End cannot be
selected.
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