8.

3 Transfer

8.3 Transfer
The Transfer mode is used for data backup and data exchange with
PCs. When we speak of "files" in the following, we mean programs,
parameters and tool data. The following file types can be transferred:
„ Programs (cycle programs, DIN programs, DIN macros, and ICP
contour descriptions)
„ Parameters
„ Tool data

Data backup
HEIDENHAIN recommends backing up the tool data and programs
created on MANUALplus on a PC at regular intervals.
You should also back up the parameters. Since the parameters are not
changed very often, however, you only need to back up the
parameters from time to time, as required.

„ For security reasons, parameters are only transferred

after logon as "system manager" (see “Access
authorization” on page 453).
„ Once you have logged on as "system manager," you can
also transfer and print "diagnostic files." The creation and
evaluation of "diagnostic files" is intended for service
purposes only.

Data exchange with DataPilot 4110

HEIDENHAIN offers the PC program package DataPilot 4110 to
complement the MANUALplus control. The DataPilot provides the
same programming and test functions as MANUALplus. This offers
you the advantage of defining cycle programs, DIN programs or ICP
contours with DataPilot, running a graphic simulation of the created
programs and contours, and then transferring them to the control.
DataPilot is suited for data backup. Of course, you can also use
alternative Windows operating system functions or other PC
programs available on the market for data backup.

Printer
MANUALplus supports the output of DIN programs and DIN macros
to a printer over the serial interface. (Cycle programs and ICP contour
descriptions cannot be printed.)
The data are processed for printout in size A4 format.

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Interfaces
Data transfer is carried out over the Ethernet or the serial interface.
We recommend using transfer modes via Ethernet interface, since the
transmission rate and transmission security are higher than with serial
interfaces.
„ WINDOWS networks (via Ethernet):
With a WINDOWS network you can integrate your lathe in a LAN
network. MANUALplus supports the networks provided by
WINDOWS. MANUALplus allows you to send/receive files. Other
computer systems integrated in the network have access to read
from and write to "shared" directories, independent of
MANUALplus's activities.

Danger of collision!
Other computer systems in the network may overwrite
MANUALplus programs. When organizing the network
and granting access rights, ensure that only authorized
persons have access to MANUALplus.

„ Serial data transfer:

It is important to ensure that the interface parameters (baud rate,
word length, etc.) comply with those of the remote station.
„ Printer:
The interface parameters (baud rate, word length, etc.) must also
comply with those of the printer.

Basics of data transfer

MANUALplus (and DataPilot) manage DIN programs, DIN macros,
cycle programs and ICP contours in different directories. When you
select "Program group," MANUALplus and DataPilot automatically
switch to the applicable directories.
Parameters and tool data are stored in the remote station under the
file name entered for "Backup name." The "Backup name" is displayed
for your information. It can be changed by service personnel only.

Automatic logon
If "Auto-logon—Yes" has been selected, you are automatically logged
on to the network by MANUALplus. Enter your "user name" and
"password" required for logon into the "Settings" dialog box. If you do
not use the automatic logon function, you must enter your user name
and password when starting the system. The disadvantage of working
without the automatic logon function is that these entries are required
each time you start the system and that you can only use numbers for
your user name and password.

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Access control for networks
Passwords for read/write access to directories can be assigned by the
remote system (WINDOWS: "Access control to shared levels"). In this
case, the "Enter network password" dialog box appears when you try
to access directories of the remote system.
In Diagnosis mode, the MANUALplus files can be assigned passwords
for read access or write access (see “Diagnosis” on page 455).
"Enter network password" dialog box: The dialog box is displayed
by the WINDOWS operating system. The following rules apply:
„ >> soft key: moves the cursor to the next input field or to the next
button.
„ "Store key": edits the entry in the "Save this password in your
password list" input field.
„ ENTER key: confirms and concludes the dialog box.
Please note: Only use numbers for your password.
If only one password is used, it can be saved. This dialog box will then
only appear once (or for changing the password). The password saved
is checked each time you try to access further directories. If the
password for read permission differs from the one for write
permission, the "Enter network password" dialog box appears each
time you try to access a directory after having restarted the
MANUALplus.

HEIDENHAIN recommends:
„ Configuration of the Windows networks by the
authorized personnel of your machine manufacturer.
„ Use the automatic logon function.

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Configuring for data transfer

Press Settings.

Press Network and define the

directory of the remote station
("Device name" input field)—see
figure to the upper right.

Press Serial and define the interface

parameters—see figure to the lower
right.

Press Printer and define the

interface parameters.

Transfer the settings.

Press Back.

Access authorization as “system manager” is

necessary to access the settings (see “Access
authorization” on page 453). The active mode is
displayed to the right above the soft-key row.

Settings in "Network" mode

„ Device name: Enter the name and directory of the
server as follows:
//Computer name/path
(The "/" character corresponds to the "\" character on
the PC; The "computer name" and the "share name"
are set on the PC of the remote station.)
„ Auto-logon
„ Yes: Automatic logon is active.
„ No: Automatic logon is not active.
„ User name: For automatic logon
„ Password: For automatic logon

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Settings in the "Serial" and "Printer" modes
„ Baud rate: In bits per second
„ Word length: 7 or 8 bits per character
„ Parity: Select even/odd parity or "no parity." The setting "word
length = 8 bits" is required whenever you want to use "even/odd
parity."
„ Stop bits: 1, 1 1/2 and 2 stop bits
„ Protocol
„ Hardware (hardware handshake) The receiver informs the sender
through "RTS/CTS signals" that it is temporarily not able to receive
data. A hardware handshake presupposes that the RTS/CTS
signals are hardwired in the data transfer cable.
„ XON/XOFF ( software handshake) The receiving terminal
transmits "XOFF" if it is temporarily unable to receive data. As
soon as the receiver can receive further data, is signalizes "XON"
again. The software handshake does not require the transmission
of RTS/CTS signals over the data transfer cable.
„ ON/XOFF (software handshake) The receiver transmits "XON" at
the beginning of data transmission to indicate that it is ready to
receive. When the receiver is temporarily not able to receive data,
it sends "XOFF." As soon as the receiver can receive further data,
is signalizes "XON" again. The software handshake does not
require the transmission of RTS/CTS signals over the data transfer
cable.
„ Device name: Designation of the interface used, in most cases,
"COM2."
„ Backup name: Parameters and tool data are stored in the remote
station under the file name entered for "Backup name." The "Backup
name" is displayed for your information. It can be changed by service
personnel only.

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Transferring programs (files)

When selecting a program, place the highlight on the
desired program and press Mark. You can also select
all programs with Mark all.
„A marked program is indicated with a diamond. To
unmark a program, simply press Mark once again.
If you want to transfer a single program, place the
highlight on the program and press Transmit file or
Receive file.
Below the window, MANUALplus displays the file
size of the highlighted program and the time it was
last changed.
With DIN programs / DIN macros, you can also view
the NC program with Program view.
Parameters and tool data are sent/received as
"blocks."
During transfer, MANUALplus displays the following
information in a "transfer window" (see figure at
bottom right):
„ The transfer status in the form of a small red square,
which moves between the control and the PC
during transfer—if transfer is interrupted, the red
square remains stationary.
„ The name of the program which is currently being
transferred.
„ Amount of data already transferred is shown in the
progress window.

„ When receiving parameters and tool

data, the previous data are
overwritten.
„ When you start "Network,"
MANUALplus reads the program
names and program descriptions of the
remote station. This process can take
several minutes and is indicated in the
"progress display" above the soft-key
row.

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Selecting the program group

Press Program.

Press Program selection.

DIN programs or

DIN macros, or

Cycle programs, or

ICP contours, or

DXF Import. Program group extensions

NC DIN programs

Press Back. NCS DIN subprograms (DIN macros)

GTZ Cycle programs

GTI ICP turning contours

When DIN programs, or cycle programs, or ICP
contours have been selected, only the file name is GTS ICP face contours
displayed. MANUALplus uses the extensions (see
table at right) to differentiate between the individual GTM ICP lateral surface contours
program groups.
If you log on as a "system manager," you can DXF DXF contours
additionally select the following files:
„ Diagnostic files: These files are important for
commissioning and service.
„ Log files: These files serve to display the stored
error log file (file name: "error") and further files for
commissioning and service.

You can use the same program names for

DIN programs, DIN macros, ICP turning
contours, and ICP contours on face and
lateral surface. It is therefore advisable to
use the "program description" for
explaining the program contents.

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Program transfer (Network mode)

"Network" shows its own directory in the left window
and the directory of the remote station in the right
window (see figure to the right). To switch back and
forth between the two windows, press the horizontal
arrow keys (or ENTER).
Transmitting files

Press Program.

Place the highlight in the left window.

Highlight the program, or

Select and Mark programs, or

Press Mark all.

Press Transmit file.

Receiving files

Press Program.

Place the highlight in the right window.

Highlight the program, or

Select and Mark programs, or

Press Mark all.

Press Receive file.

The information displayed during transfer is described

in “Transferring programs (files)” on page 446.

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Program transfer (Serial mode)
MANUALplus displays its own directory (see figure at
right).
Transmitting files

Highlight the program, or

Select and Mark programs, or

Press Mark all.

Press Transmit file.

Receiving files

Press Receive file.

If you have selected "Receive file," MANUALplus

waits for the transmission of data from the serial
interface. The "progress display" shows that data
transfer is active. If you want to cancel the receiving
status, press Back.

When receiving programs,

MANUALplus accepts all program types
(DIN programs, DIN macros, cycle
programs, and ICP contours).

The information displayed during transfer is described

in “Transferring programs (files)” on page 446.

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Printing DIN programs/macros

Press Program.

Press Program selection.

Press DIN programs or

DIN macros.

Press Back.

Highlight the program, or

Select and Mark programs, or

Press Mark all.

Press Transmit file.

The information displayed during transfer is described

in “Transferring programs (files)” on page 446.

You can only print out DIN programs and

DIN macros.

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Transferring parameters

Press Parameter.

Press Transmit parameter.

Press Receive parameter.

The transmitted parameter files receive the file name

that was entered for "Backup name" in the "Settings"
menu. MANUALplus appends the following extension
to the file name:
„ *.BEA (machining parameters)
„ *.MAS (machine parameters)
„ *.PRO (production parameters)
„ *.PLC (PLC parameters)
„ *.STD (control data)
The information displayed during transfer is described
in “Transferring programs (files)” on page 446.

„ Receipt of parameter files:

„ "Network" mode: The file name is
checked. It must match the file name
in "Settings—Backup name."
„ "Serial" mode: The file name is not
checked.

Important!
After receiving the parameter files, it is
essential to restart MANUALplus.

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Transferring tool data

Press Tool.

Press Transmit tool.

Press Receive tool.

The transmitted tool files receive the file name that

was entered for "Backup name" in the "Settings"
menu. MANUALplus appends the following extension
to the file name:
„ *.TXT (tool texts)
„ *.WKZ (tool parameters)
The information displayed during transfer is described
in “Transferring programs (files)” on page 446.

„ Receipt of tool files:

„ "Network" mode: The file name is
checked. It must match the file name
in "Settings—Backup name."
„ "Serial" mode: The file name is not
checked.

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8.4 Service and Diagnosis

When you select Service [3], MANUALplus offers the
following functions or function groups:
„ Logon [1]
„ Logoff [2]
„ Usr. Srv. [3] (user service)
„ Sys.Srv. [4] (system service)
„ Diag.(nosis) [6]

Some service and diagnostic functions are

not accessible (reserved for service and
commissioning personnel).

Access authorization
The functions logon, logoff, and user service are
provided for managing access authorization.
Certain parameter changes and specific functions
from service/diagnosis may only be performed by
authorized personnel. The control permits access
when the correct password is entered. This access
authorization is canceled again during "logoff." In the
"user service" functions, you can enter and delete
users, and assign and change passwords.
Each user is assigned a "password" consisting of a
four-digit number that has to be memorized. The
password is entered "masked" (not visible).

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MANUALplus differentiates between the following user groups:

„ Without protection class
„ NC programmers
„ System managers
„ Service personnel (of the machine tool builder)

MANUALplus is delivered with a preset authorization for

the user "password 1234". The password is 1234. After
you have logged on as the user "Password 1234", you can
program the users that operate the machine (with system
manager authorization). You should then delete the user
"Password 1234".

Logon [1]
When "Logon" is selected, a list of the entered users is displayed.
Select your name, press "Enter" and then enter your password. You
are now logged on as an NC programmer or a system manager.
This logon remains effective until the "logoff" function is used or
another user logs on with his password.

Logoff [2]
The present user is logged off and authorization is reset to "no
protection class."

User service [3]

User service functions are only available after log-on as a system
manager. The following functions are available:
„ Enter user [1]
Enter the name of the new user. For typing in the names, activate
the alphanumeric keyboard with the >> key. Then assign a
password for each name. The entered users are subsequently
displayed in the "user list."
„ Cancel user [2]
Select the user to be deleted and confirm with OK.
„ Change password [3]
Every user can change his or her password. To safeguard against
misuse, the user must first enter the "old" password before
assigning a new one.

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System service
"System service" provides the following functions:
„ Date/Time [1]
Enter the date and/or time. Error messages are recorded together
with the date and time they occurred. You should therefore always
ensure that the date and time are correctly set.
„ Language switchover [3]
After calling this function, you can select the desired language with
the >> soft key. Then confirm your selection with OK.
The selected language becomes effective as soon as you restart the
control.

Diagnosis
The "Diagnosis" submenu provides information, test and control
functions.
„ Info [1]: provides information on the software version of your
control.
„ Log files [3]—Display error log [1]: displays the most recent error
message. To view further entries, press the PgUp/PgDn keys.
„ Log file [3]—Save error log file [2]: This function makes a copy of
the error log file and stores the file with the name "error.log" in the
"Para_Usr" directory. If the directory already contains an "error.log"
file, it is overwritten.
Application example: You save the error messages that have
occurred in order to make them available to the service engineer.
Further diagnostic functions are available for commissioning and
service.

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