Dostek DNC™

MULTIPORT EDITION

Dostek DNC MultiPort Edition includes all features of Professional Edition plus a MultiPort DNC Server application with a "remote call-up" feature that allows CNC operators to upload, download and drip feed directly from their CNC.

For applications not requiring "remote call-up", please see Dostek DNC Lite/Professional Editions.

For an overview of Dostek DNC features and benefits, please see Dostek DNC Main Page.

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F E A T U R E S

Convenient remote call-up. With MultiPort Edition, there is no need for CNC operators to leave their station to load, save or run (drip feed) programs. Instead, operators send instructions directly to the computer using the CNC's control panel (see 'How It Works', below).

Eliminate shop-floor computers. Because CNC operators can communicate remotely, shop-floor computers are not needed. A single "DNC Server" computer can upload, download and drip feed to all CNCs simultaneously from a remote location.

Maximize security. Dostek DNC MultiPort Edition can run in the background as a Windows "service", so there's no need for a user to be 'logged in' to the computer. And because CNC operators never need to access the computer, it can be locked away for maximum security.

How it works. MultiPort Edition continuously monitors all CNCs and automatically stores all received data. To save a file from the CNC to the computer, the operator simply sends the file using the CNC's punch, send or output command. To download a file from the computer to the CNC, the operator follows a simple 3-step procedure:

1. Create a simple command file (like the one pictured at right)
2. Send (punch) the command file from the CNC to the computer
3. Execute a read or input command on the CNC

If the requested file is not found, the computer sends an error message in place of the requested file.

Flexible File Storage. MultiPort Edition works with local disk drives and network file servers. You can specify separate upload and download folders for each CNC individually. Storing uploaded files (from the CNC) in a separate folder prevents overwriting of existing files and permits verification of shop-floor changes.

Simple, yet versatile. For many applications, CNC operators may only need to use a simple Send command to interact with the computer. But Dostek DNC MultiPort Edition also provides additional commands and versatile options to handle virtually every need. For example:

• Files received from the CNC can be stored automatically using to the CNC's file name or program number. Or, the CNC operator can specify a name manually, and even store multiple programs (such as a main program and it's sub-programs) into a single file.
• When requesting a file from the computer, the CNC operator can specify a folder to search, or Dostek DNC can automatically search subfolders to find the file.
• Long file names can be used, including names with spaces or file extensions.
• When drip feeding, the CNC operator can specify a starting block:
    (SEND R274598B-OP02 N1240)
  or tell the computer to automatically repeat the same file:
    (SEND R274598B-OP02 /R)
• The CNC operator can remotely print files, obtain file directories, search for a specific file ('wildcard' searches are supported), determine the size of a specific file to determine if it will fit in the available CNC memory, or obtain a list of recent system messages.

System Management. A simple user interface (pictured at the top of this page) lets the system administrator set up the system and monitor it's use. All CNC operations can be recorded in a log file for tracking and analysis. When running as a Windows service, the MultiPort DNC server operates in the background and appears as an icon in the Windows system tray.

Includes all Professional Edition features. Dostek DNC MultiPort Edition includes the same Explorer-style file manager and program editor with side-by-side file comparison as Professional Edition.

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