Mitsubishi MELDASMAGIC64 Operation Manual

MELDASMAGIC MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL

BNP-B2192 (ENG)

MELDASMAGIC is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA. The other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

Introduction

This operation manual is a guide for using the "MELDASMAGIC Monitor". The "MELDASMAGIC Monitor" is software that carries out NC screen operations.

This manual describes the "MELDASMAGIC Monitor" starting method, and usage, etc.

The NC operation is described in the instruction manuals below.

(1) MELDAS64D/64M Operation Manual An explanation manual for the MELDAS64D/64M operation and screen function.

(2) MELDAS64L/64G Operation Manual An explanation manual for the MELDAS64L/64G operation and screen function.

Before using each NC function, read either (1) or (2) above along with this explanation manual. To safely use the MELDASMAGIC Series, thoroughly study the "Precautions for Safety" on the next page.

Descriptions used in this manual

CAUTION

For items described as "Restrictions" and "Usable State" etc., the instruction manual issued by the maker takes precedence over this manual. Items not described in this manual must be interpreted as "Not Possible". This instruction manual has been written on the assumption that all options are provided. Check the specifications issued by the machine maker before starting use. Some screens and functions may differ or may not be used depending on the NC system version.

Precautions for Safety

Always read the specifications issued by the machine maker, this manual, related manuals and enclosed documents before starting installation, operation, programming, maintenance or inspections to ensure correct use. Thoroughly understand the basics, safety information and precautions of this numerical controller before using the unit. The safety precautions are ranked as "DANGER", "WARNING" and "CAUTION" in this manual.

When there is a great risk that the user could be subject to fatalities or serious injuries if handling is mistaken.

When the user could be subject to fatalities or serious injuries if handling is mistaken.

When the user could be subject to injuries or when physical damage could occur if handling is mistaken.

Note that even if the item is ranked as " CAUTION", incorrect handling could lead to serious results. Important information is described in all cases, so please observe the items.

DANGER

Not applicable in this manual.

WARNING

Not applicable in this manual.

CAUTION

Items related to product and manual For items described as "Restrictions" or "Usable State" in this manual, the instruction manual issued by the machine maker takes precedence over this manual. Items not described in this manual must be interpreted as "not possible". This manual is written on the assumption that all option functions are added. Refer to the specifications issued by the machine maker before starting use. Some screens and functions may differ or may not be usable depending on the NC version.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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1. Outline

The MELDASMAGIC Monitor is software that carries out NC screen operations. By using this software, it is possible to edit the machining program, set various offsets and parameters, etc., and display the diagnosis information, etc.

Machining program

Various offsets

Parameters, etc.

W I n d o w sSetting and display of: Machining program Various offsets Parameters, etc.

Personal computer main unit

MELDASMAGIC Monitor NC Card

Input device

Fig. 1-1 MELDASMAGIC Monitor functions

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2. Starting/Quitting the MELDASMAGIC Monitor

2.1 Starting the MELDASMAGIC Monitor

To start the MELDASMAGIC Monitor, select [Programs]-[MELDASMAGIC]-[MELDASMAGIC Monitor] from the [Start] menu, as shown in "Fig. 2-1 MELDASMAGIC Monitor Start Screen".

G The explanations in this manual are assuming that the installation is following the Setup Instruction Manual. Start methods differ according to the installation method.

G This manual explains the basic Windows application as keyboard operations, but operation is also possible with a pointing device such as a mouse.

Fig. 2-1 MELDASMAGIC Monitor Start Screen

The key operation is explained below. Simultaneously press the [Ctrl] key + the [Esc] key, and select the [Start] button. The Start menu appears. Select [MELDASMAGIC Monitor] with the [Arrow] keys. ( ). Press the [Enter] key, and start the [MELDASMAGIC Monitor].

CAUTION (1) If the NC Card and the API Runtime software are not installed correctly, the MELDASMAGIC

Monitor will not start. Refer to the "Setup Instruction Manual" for information on installing the NC Card.

(2) The MELDASMAGIC Monitor is displayed with the "SYSTEM Font" when started the first time. Following section "3.2 Changing the Fonts", select either "Courier New" for an English environment, "MS Mincho" for a Japanese environment, etc.

(3) The MELDASMAGIC Monitor cannot start while other programs are running.

2.2 Quitting the MELDASMAGIC Monitor

Quit by selecting [File]-[Exit] from the menu on the MELDASMAGIC Monitor screen. The key operation is explained below. Simultaneously press the [Alt] key and the [F] key to validate the menu [File]. Press the [ ] arrow key, select [Exit], and then press the [Enter] key.

Fig. 2-2 Quit Screen of the MELDASMAGIC Monitor

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3. MELDASMAGIC Monitor display section

3.1 MELDASMAGIC Monitor screen

When the MELDASMAGIC Monitor is started, the screen shown in "Fig. 3-1 MELDASMAGIC Monitor Screen" will appear.

Fig. 3-1 MELDASMAGIC Monitor Screen

MONI- TOR

TOOL PARAM

EDIT MDI

DIAGN IN/OUT

SFG F0

F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12

CAUTION Mouse operation in the guide display area (1), (2), and NC screen display area is not possible.

(1) The NC function selection keys are assigned to the personal computer function keys F7~F12.

(2) The MELDASMAGIC trademark and software version are displayed.

(3) Windows menu [File] .......... Quit the application [Screen]..... The screen size and font can be

changed

(4) Displays the mounted NC Card. The card No. of the presently displayed screen is highlighted. Change the displayed NC Card with the F6 function key.

Guide display area (1)

NC screen display area

Guide display area (2)

(5) Displays the NC status. [Ready (Operation possible), Not Ready (Operation not possible), Not Reply (Communication stopped)]

(6) Shows the NC reset and data edit keys, etc.

(7) F1~F5 correspond to each menu of the NC display area.

(8) The NC various function screen appears. The menu appears in the lowest line.

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3.2 Changing the font

The display font can be changed with the MELDASMAGIC Monitor.

(1) To change the font, select [Screen]-[Font...] from the menu of the MELDASMAGIC Monitor screen.

The key operation is explained below.

Simultaneously press the [Alt] key + the [S] key to validate the menu [Screen]. Use the [Arrow] keys ( ) to select the menu items. Press the [Enter] key to choose an item.

Fig. 3-2 Font menu selection

(2) Select the menu [Screen]-[Font...]. When chosen (Enter key), the window in Fig. 3-3 will appear. Select the font from the combo box, and choose with the [Enter] key.

The key operation is explained below.

Simultaneously press the [Alt] + [ ] keys to open the combo box. The fonts registered in the personal computer will appear. Select the font required using the [Arrow] keys ( ). To choose a font, press the [Enter] key when the [OK] button becomes active. Use the [TAB] key to change the [OK] and [Cancel] buttons.

Fig. 3-3 Font selection dialog box

Fig. 3-4 Open the combo box with the [Alt] + [ ] keys

G The MELDASMAGIC Monitor is displayed with the SYSTEM font when started for the first time. The recommended fonts should be reset, "Courier New" for an English environment, "MS Mincho" for a Japanese environment.

G Some fonts may not appear correctly on the screen, depending on the font selected. G The screen size changes according to the selected font. G Alphabetic characters used in a Japanese display will not appear correctly. Select a Japanese

font. G The changed font will appear when the system is restarted after the font is changed.

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3.3 Changing the screen size

The screen size can be changed with the MELDASMAGIC Monitor.

Fig. 3-5 Screen size selection

Select the screen size from the [Screen]-[Size] of the MELDASMAGIC Monitor screen menu. Screen size can be selected from five sizes. The screen sizes that can be selected are, starting with the smallest, "Tiny", "Small", "Medium", "Large", and "Huge". The key operation is explained below. Press the [Alt] key to validate the Windows menu ([File] [Screen] of Fig. 3-2). Use the [Arrow] keys (

) to move the menu items. Press the [Enter] key when the screen size is selected.

G The changed screen size will appear when the system is restarted after the screen size is changed.

G Depending on the font, some screen sizes may not be selected. A size also may not be selected if it is not integrated into the software.

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4. Reading the MELDAS64 Operation Manual

The MELDAS64 Operation Manual is described assuming a setting and display device as in Fig. 4-1.

Fig. 4-1 MELDAS64 Setting and display device

The various function selection keys in the MELDAS64 Operation Manual (hereafter, M64 Operation Manual) correspond to the function keys F7~F12 as shown in "Fig. 4-2 Function selection keys".

Function selection keys in the M64 Operation Manual MELDASMAGIC Monitor function selection keys

Fig. 4-2 Function selection keys

The screen selected with the various function selection keys of the MELDASMAGIC Monitor can be further defined and changed. These screens are called menu screens. They are changed with the F1~F5 function keys and the page keys.

M64 Operation Manual description (Example: MONITOR screen)

Key operation on the MELDASMAGIC Monitor (Personal computer keyboard)

Fig. 4-3 Menu keys

MITSUBISHI READY

MONI- TOR

TOOL PARAM

EDIT MDI

DIAGN IN/OUT

SFG F0

O A

N B

G C

X U

Y V

Z W

F E

D L

H I

P \

Q J

R K

M (

S )

T [

?

7 8 9

4 5 6

1 2 3

0 S P

DELETE INS

CB CAN

SHIFT

INPUT CALC

RESET

- +

. ,

EOB ]

= #

/ *

- Function selection keys Refer to Fig. 4-2

- Refer to Table 4-1

Menu keys Refer to Fig. 4-3

MONI- TOR

TOOL

PARAM

EDIT

MDI

DIAGN

IN / OUT SFG F0

F 7 F 9F 8 F 1 0 F 1 1 F 1 2

PREVIOUS PAGE POSI COORDI COMMAND SEARCH MENU

NEXT PAGE

Page Down F 2F 1 F 3 F 4 F 5 Page

Up

POSI COORDI COMMAND SEARCH MENU

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The alphabet, number, and sign keys in the M64 Operation Manual use the corresponding keys on the personal computer. The special keys correspond as shown in "Table 4-1 Table of corresponding special keys".

Table 4-1 Table of corresponding special keys

O A

7

O A

M (

EOB ]

DELETE INS

CB CAN

CB CAN

INPUT CALC

RESET

SHIFT

O

7

A

( 9

SPACE

: ;

Delete

Insert

Home

N

Enter

L

Esc

SHIFT

SHIFT 0 sp

SHIFT

SHIFT

SHIFT

SHIFT

SHIFT

Ctrl

Ctrl

Ctrl

DELETE INS

INPUT CALC

O

7

A

(

Space

;

DEL

INS

CB

CAN

INPUT

CALC

Reset

Input key MELDASMAGIC Monitor key operation (Personal computer keyboard)

M64 Operation Manual display (Example)

Revision History

Sub-No. Date of revision Revision details

* July, 1997 First edition created.

1996-1997 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

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