HEIDENHAIN NC 124 - Manual (Page 100)

9 Transferring Files Over the Data Interface
100 TNC 124
Functions for data transfer
Function Soft key/Key
Directory of programs stored
in the TNC
Directory of programs stored
on the FE
Abort data transfer
• Toggle between FE and EXT
• Show further programs
Transferring Files Over the Data Interface
The TNC 124 features an RS-232-C interface for external data stor-
age on a device such as the HEIDENHAIN FE 401 floppy disk unit or
a PC.
Programs, tool tables and datum tables can also be archived on dis-
kette and loaded back into the TNC again as required.
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Transferring a program into the TNC
Operating mode: PROGRAMMING AND EDITING
5
Select external device (for diskette unit or PC with HEIDENHAIN data transfer
software TNC.EXE use FE setting; for PC without TNC.EXE use EXT setting).
If you are transferring programs from a PC into the TNC
(EXT setting), the PC must send the programs.
Pin layout, wiring and connections for the data interface
are described on page 115 and in the Technical Manual
for the TNC 124.
Select Program Manage.
Select Extern.
F i l e n u m b e r ?
Enter the program number (here, 5).
Press Start Input to transfer the program to the TNC.
The message Loading file: appears on the TNC screen.