PC Configuration - ZX F

PC network configuration of the ZX3 / 4 following using a Windows Front End Pc and Beckhoff TwinCAT3 system running the back end for the whole machine.

ZX F, PC, Configuration

Summary

The ZX-E was superseded by the ZX-F format which upgrades the backend PC to a Beckhoff CX5210 and runs TwinCAT3. The saw and machining centre side are both controlled in one unit. A windows PC has an extended desktop with 2 screens, 1 on the saw side and 1 on the MH side

In the ZX F format, there are 2 PCs in total

1. Beckhoff CX5120 Windows Embedded PC running PLC code
2. Front End PC used for User Interface - Windows 10 OS

All PCs have a network port and are connected through a 5 port switches located in the main cabinet, saw cabinet and a 3rd on the side of the MH machining module

This upgrade coincided with the ZX4 Mk5 which has separate cabinets for each module, and the saw console has been replaced with a slimline pole and screen/keyboard to save space.

PC Naming

MH Side Back End	Front End / Camera PC
Z0nn where nn is the build number	Z0nnC where nn is the build number
Located in MH Infeed cabinet	Located in MHInfeed cabinet

Folder Structure

MH Setup Files	Saw Setup Files	MH Front End Software	Saw Front End Software
*.mul initialisation files \\Z0nnC\DDRIVE\	*.saw initialisation files \\Z0nnC\SAW\ mapped as d:\ from Z0nnS	written in vb.net on Z0nnC c:\multi\winmulti.exe	written in vb.net d:\winStugaSawVB.exe

Location of folder structure of MH side and saw side can be changed in the local masterdir.saw. See https://stuga.dokit.app/wiki/Masterdir_File

Cameras

The ZX4 Mk5 machine was supplied with cameras as standard. These are also networked into the machine system. en none 0

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