Does anyone know how to load a metric program into an easyturn3 lathe with a pnc2 control via the serial port (rs232) I have tried putting FC (Function metriC) at the start of the program but this generates the same error message as the first XZ move (target position is outside table limit) if I typ...

Hi all

tried changing the crystal to 16mhz after checking the processor speed (KC16)
unfortunatly still the same "L" display and error 50
So I am look for any more help or sugestions

thanks

jmini

To Denford Admin The .opt & .go files were copied from my current version into the new version directory so were identical The new eproms when fitted both displayed "L" on the card display with a flashing dot in the lower left corner instead of the "8" displayed on the original eprom any ideas would...

Hi Enny

I use v1.88 of heiden.exe and this will drip feed as steve described
except the file name to be run apears in the top right hand corner
this version has run a file of approx 20,000 lines with no problems
If it is of any help I can send you a copy

Jmini

Hi all Mr Magoo mentioned clock speeds of 8 12 & 16 mhz I have had a look at my own board and it is fitted with a 14 Mhz crystal. Have tried both new versions of eprom file but neither work so is it posible to change this crystal or do other components need to be changed as well ? On the subject of ...

Hi
I have had a look at the eprom and the label on it says :-
MINT/3..28
v1.05/KC/S

for info if this does require updating and somebody can send me the
file i know a chap with eprom programmers who could do the upgrade

Thanks
jmini

Thanks for your replies, But I am still having no joy. copied files as described but no luck (tried a few other cobinations as well to no avail) have been advised to ask if this newer sotware requires hardware handshaking or some other change. Has any other person been able to get this version to wo...

Hi all Have tried using this version but I get the above error when run using the same settings as my current (working) version (V1.62) I can get it to work by using my current FANUCMD.APP in this directory but then I get v1.62 however it proves the com port settings. Does this version supprt the eu...