Rockwell Automation 8520-MUM 9/Series CNC Mill Operation and Programming Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 820)

Using Transfer Line Cycles
Chapter 31
31-18
Important: When a transfer line program template is downloaded from
ODS to the control, it must be inserted into the protected program directory
on the control. You can do this by selecting the protected directory on the
control before beginning the download. The protected directory can be
password protect to help prevent unauthorized edits. Refer to your
9/Series operation and programming manual for details.
On the control, you must configure port B for serial communication. The
serial communication parameters of this port must correspond to those of
the workstation. Refer to your 9/Series operation and programming
manual for details on configuring the 9/Series serial port (the default for
port B is already configured for ODS communications).
To download a part program from ODS to the control’s memory, follow
these steps:
1. Select the TRANS Project. The name of the active project is
displayed in the upper right portion of screen. If the transfer line
project is not the active project:
a. Press
[F2]
to select the Project Menu.
b. Press [O] to open the transfer line project.
c. Use the cursor keys to select the Transferline project and press
[ENTER].
The workstation shows the active project as
Transferline.
2. Connect your ODS workstation to the control using the serial cable
discussed in chapter 6 of your ODS manual. Both the single and
3-axis 9/230 processors only have one serial port. It is labeled and
configured as Port B.