M60 Series - M64A, M64B, M65 and M66 RS-232 Communication Procedure using Procomm4.

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I. Set-up:
1) Set-up the RS-232 communication cable and Procomm Setting on personal computer
a. Verify the RS-232 Cable configuration.

(TD) (SD) (RTS) (CTS) (DSR) (DCD) (DTR) (SG)

2 3 4 5 6 8 20 7

2 3 7 8 1 4 6 5

(RD) (SD) (RTS) (CTS) (DCD) (DTR) (DSR) (SG)

b. Verify Procomm Settings [Procomm 4.8 Settings (USA-E99971-162-*) Document].

2) Connect the RS-232 cable and open Procomm Plus 4.8

a. Connect the RS-232 Cable;
- Connect the DB9 connector to the RS-232 port on the PC. - Connect the DB25 connector to the RS-232 onto CH2 (of F031/F032 cable) or the RS-232 port (on the HR377/8). *The RS-232 Cable should be connected to the CH2 of F031 or F032 Cable when using the HR211. *The RS-232 Cable should be connected to the RS-232 port of the HR377 or HR378. ** F030 Cable Diagram found on page 10 of 10.

RS-232

b. Open Procomm Plus 4.8

Click on the Start, Programs, Procomm Plus, Procomm Plus

c. Verify the Quick Select Line on the Procomm Plus Window

- Click on View and check Quick Select Line The Quick Select Line is displayed on the bottom of the Procomm Window. The Quick Select Line should display VT-100, ASCII, direct connect-COM1, 9600, E72

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3) Set-up the M60 series I/O parameters

a. Access the I/O Parameters;
Press the [TOOL/PARAM] Function Key Press the [MENU] Key Press the [I/O PAR] Menu Key

You should see [I/O BASE PARAM] on the upper-left and page (1/7) on the upper-right of the NC screen.

b. Set DATA IN for Port 2 and Device 0;

On the [I/O BASE PARAM] page (1/7) - Press [9001], [>]cursor, [2] then [INPUT] - Press [9002], [>]cursor, [0] then [INPUT]

c. Set DATA OUT for Port 2 and Device 0;

On the [I/O BASE PARAM] page (1/7) - Press [9003], [>]cursor, [2] then [INPUT] - Press [9004], [>]cursor, [0] then [INPUT] You should see the following: <I/O> #<PORT No> DATA IN 9001 2 DATA OUT 9003 2

#<DEVIC No> 9002 0 9004 0

d. Set the Device 0 Parameters;

First Access the I/O Parameters then - Press [>] Page Key On the [I/O DEVICE PARAM] DEV. 0 page (2/7) - Press [9101], [>] cursor, [TSS] then [INPUT] - Press [9102], [>] cursor, [1] then [INPUT] - Press [9103], [>] cursor, [3] then [INPUT] - Press [9104], [>] cursor, [0] then [INPUT] - Press [9105], [>] cursor, [0] then [INPUT] - Press [9106], [>] cursor, [3] then [INPUT] - Press [9107], [>] cursor, [0] then [INPUT] - Press [9108], [>] cursor, [3] then [INPUT] - Press [9109], [>] cursor, [1] then [INPUT] - Press [9111], [>] cursor, [0] then [INPUT] - Press [9112], [>] cursor, [1] then [INPUT] - Press [9113], [>] cursor, [0] then [INPUT] - Press [9114], [>] cursor, [0] then [INPUT] - Press [9115], [>] cursor, [0] then [INPUT] - Press [9116], [>] cursor, [0] then [INPUT] - Press [9117], [>] cursor, [0] then [INPUT] - Press [9118], [>] cursor, [0] then [INPUT]

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II. Disable Edit Locks:

1) Verify that the edit switch on the operation panel is set to OFF 2) Verify and set the Edit Lock B Parameter on the Process Parameter Screen
a. Access the Process Parameter;
Press the [TOOL/PARAM] Function Key Press the [MENU] Key Press the [PROCESS] Menu Key

You should see [PROCESS PARAMETER] on the upper left and page (1/4) on the upper right of the NC screen.

b. Verify and change the #8105 EDIT LOCK B parameter;

First access the Process Parameter then - Press [>] Page Key You should see [CONTROL PARAMETER] on the upper left and page (2/4) on the upper right of the NC screen. - View and write down the current value of parameter #8105. * You will need to set this back to the original value when completed. Press [8105], [>] cursor, [0] then [INPUT]

3) Verify and set the Edit Lock C Parameters on the Set-Up Parameter Screen
a. Access the Set-up Parameter;
Press the [TOOL/PARAM] Function Key Press the [MENU] Key Press the [SETUP] Menu Key Press the [Y] then [INPUT]

You should see [BASE SPEC. PARAM] on the upper left and page (1/14) on the upper right of the NC screen.

b. Verify and change the #1121 edlk_c and #1121 pglk_c parameter;
First access the Set-Up Parameter then. - Press [>] Page Key four times You should see [CONTROL PARAMETER] on the upper left and page (5/14) on the upper right of the screen. - View and write down the current value of #1121 and #1122. * You will need to set this back to the original value when completed. Press [1121], [>] cursor, [0] then [INPUT] Press [1122], [>] cursor, [0] then [INPUT]

III. Output and Input of User Data

1) Output of User Data - Programs, Tool Data, Common Variables and Macro Programs
a. Access the DATA OUTPUT screen
Press the [DIAGN IN/OUT] Function Key Press the [MENU] Key two times Press the [OUTPUT] Menu Key

You should see [DATA OUTPUT] on the upper left-side of the screen.

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b. Output all Programs

First Access the DATA OUTPUT screen on the M60 control - Set-up Procomm to receive a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+4 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Type in a file name such as M60Programs (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Click Save On the M60, DATA OUTPUT screen; - Press [1], [>] cursor, [ALL], then [Input]

c. Output a single Program (For example program number 123)

First Access the DATA OUTPUT screen on the M60 control - Set-up Procomm to receive a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+4 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Type in a file name such as Program123 (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Click Save On the M60, DATA OUTPUT screen; - Press [1], [>] cursor, [123], then [Input]

d. Output a range of program (For example programs between 123 through 789)
First Access the DATA OUTPUT screen on the M60 control - Set-up Procomm to receive a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+4 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Type in a file name such as M60programs2 (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Press Save On the M60, DATA OUTPUT screen; - Press [1], [>] cursor, [123], [>] cursor,[789] then [Input]

e. Output all Tool Data

First Access the DATA OUTPUT screen on the M60 control - Set-up Procomm to receive a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+4 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Type in a file name such as M60Tools (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Press Save On the M60, DATA OUTPUT screen; - Press [2], [>] cursor, [ALL], then [Input]

f.

Output all Common Variables

First Access the DATA OUTPUT screen on the M60 control - Set-up Procomm to receive a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+4 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Type in a file name such as M60Variables (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Press Save On the M60, DATA OUTPUT screen; - Press [5], [>] cursor, [ALL], then [Input]

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g. Output all Macro Programs

First Access the DATA OUTPUT screen on the M60 control - Set-up Procomm to receive a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+4 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Type in a file name such as M60Tools (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Press Save On the M60, DATA OUTPUT screen; - Press [30], [>] cursor, [ALL], then [Input]

2) Input of User Data - Programs, Tool Data, Common Variables and Macro Programs
a) Access the DATA INPUT screen
Press the [DIAGN IN/OUT] Function Key Press the [MENU] Key two times Press the [INPUT] Menu Key

You should see [DATA INPUT] on the upper left-side of the screen.

b) Input all Programs

First Access the DATA INPUT screen on the M60 control On the M60, DATA INPUT screen; - Press [1], [>] cursor, then [Input] Set-up Procomm to send a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+3 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Choose the file such as M60Programs (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Click Save

c) Input a single Program (For example program number 123)

First Access the DATA INPUT screen on the M60 control On the M60, DATA INPUT screen; - Press [1], [>] cursor, then [Input] Set-up Procomm to send a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+3 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Choose the file such as Program123 (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Click Save

d) Input all Tool Data

First Access the DATA INPUT screen on the M60 control On the M60, DATA INPUT screen; - Press [2], [>] cursor, then [Input] Set-up Procomm to send a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+3 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Choose the file such as M60Tools (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Press Save

e) Input all Common Variables

First Access the DATA INPUT screen on the M60 control On the M60, DATA INPUT screen; - Press [5], [>] cursor, then [Input] Set-up Procomm to send a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+3 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Choose the file such as M60Variables (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Press Save Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Page 5 of 10

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f) Input all Macro Programs

First Access the DATA INPUT screen on the M60 control On the M60, DATA INPUT screen; - Press [30], [>] cursor, then [Input] Set-up Procomm to send a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+3 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Choose the file such as M60Macros (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Press Save

IV. Stop PLC, Output and Input Maintenance Information

1) Stop the PLC to backup Maintenance Data
a) Prepare the machine
Command each axis to machine zero Press Reset Press the Emergency Stop Button

b) Access the Bit Select Screen

Press the [TOOL/PARAM] Function Key Press the [MENU] Key Press the [SETUP] Menu Key Press the [Y] then [INPUT] Key Press the [MENU] Key Press the [PLC] Menu Key Press [>] Page Key four times

You should see [BIT SELECT] on the upper left-side and page (5/6) on the upper right-side of the NC screen.

c) Enable the PLC On-board Function

First Access the Bit Select screen. - View and write down the current value of #6451 bit 0. * You will need to set this back to its original value. Press [6451], [>] cursor eight times, [1] (under bit-0), then [INPUT]

d) Access the 4RUN/SP screen

Press the [F0] Function Key Press the [MENU] Key Press the [FILE] Menu Key Press the [4RUN/SP] Menu Key

e) Stop the PLC

First access the 4RUN/SP screen - Press [1], then [INPUT]

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2) SRAM Data Details

No. 100 102 103 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 ALL 1 Data Output Data Details System Common Parameters Axis Independent Parameters Machine Error Offset Data, Offset Amount PLC Constants, Work Counter (R2800~2899) PLC Timer PLC Timer Bit Selection Parameter (R2900~2947) (not used) Work Offset Registers (R2950~3639) R Register User Backup (R1900~2799) PLC Latch Relay PLC Switch ALL 2 Data Output Data Details Tool Length Offset (shape) Tool Offset (X shape) Tool Length Offset (wear) Tool Offset (X wear) Tool Diameter Offset (shape) Tool Offset (Z shape) Tool Diameter Offset (wear) Tool Offset (Z wear) Tool Offset (Y shape) Tool Life Tool Offset (Y wear) ALL 3 Data Output Data Details Ladder No. 115 116 117 130 133 134 135 136 138 140 141 142 150 152 No. 206 207 208 209 210 230 231 No. 270 Data Details Program Numbers Timer Cumulative Output Counter Cumulative Output Tool Life Management (R3000~3639) Position Switch PLC Timer Cumulative Current Value PLC Counter Cumulative Current Value R Register System Backup (R1880~1899) Tool Life Management II (R5480~6279) Spindle Parameters Communication Parameters Common Variable Name Data History (Operation History) Special Process Backup Data Details Nose R (shape) Nose R (wear) Nose Point No. Data Common Variables for Both (#500~ ) Common Variable Valid Flags for Both (#500~ ) Common Variables Independent for System (#100~ ) Common Variable Valid Flags Independent for System (#100~) Data Details Ladder Message

No. 200 201 202 203 204 205

No. 250

3) Output of Maintenance Data Parameters, ALL1, ALL2 & ALL3

a) Access the DATA OUTPUT screen
Press the [DIAGN IN/OUT] Function Key Press the [MENU] Key two times Press the [OUTPUT] Menu Key

You should see [DATA OUTPUT] on the upper left-side of the screen.

b) Output all Parameters

First Access the DATA OUTPUT screen on the M60 control - Set-up Procomm to receive a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+4 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Type in a file name such as M60Parameters (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Click Save On the M60, DATA OUTPUT screen; - Press [3], [>] cursor, [ALL], then [Input]

c) Output ALL1 Maintenance Data

First Access the DATA OUTPUT screen on the M60 control - Set-up Procomm to receive a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+4 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Type in a file name such as M60ALL1 (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Click Save On the M60, DATA OUTPUT screen; - Press [99], [>] cursor, [ALL1], then [Input]

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d) Output ALL2 Maintenance Data

First Access the DATA OUTPUT screen on the M60 control - Set-up Procomm to receive a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+4 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Type in a file name such as M60ALL2 (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Press Save On the M60, DATA OUTPUT screen; - Press [99], [>] cursor, [ALL2], then [Input]

e) Output ALL3 Maintenance Data

First Access the DATA OUTPUT screen on the M60 control - Set-up Procomm to receive a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+4 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Type in a file name such as M60ALL3 (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Press Save On the M60, DATA OUTPUT screen; - Press [99], [>] cursor, [ALL3], then [Input]

4) Input of Maintenance Data Parameters, ALL1, ALL2 & ALL3

a) Open the system area
Press the [TOOL/PARAM] Function Key Press the [MENU] Key Press the [SETUP] Menu Key Press the [Y] then [INPUT] Press the [Page] Key Press the [1060], [>] cursor, [64], [>], [S] Press the [INPUT] two times

b) Access the DATA INPUT screen

Press the [DIAGN IN/OUT] Function Key Press the [MENU] Key two times Press the [INPUT] Menu Key

You should see [DATA INPUT] on the upper left-side of the screen.

c) Input all Parameters

First Access the DATA INPUT screen on the M60 control On the M60, DATA INPUT screen; - Press [3], [>] cursor, then [Input] Set-up Procomm to send a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+3 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Choose the file such as M60Parameters (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Click Save

d) Input ALL1 Maintenance Data

First Access the DATA INPUT screen on the M60 control On the M60, DATA INPUT screen; - Press [99], [>] cursor, [ALL1], then [Input] Set-up Procomm to send a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+3 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Choose the file such as M60ALL1 (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Click Save Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Page 8 of 10

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e) Input ALL2 Maintenance Data

First Access the DATA INPUT screen on the M60 control On the M60, DATA INPUT screen; - Press [99], [>] cursor, [ALL2], then [Input] Set-up Procomm to send a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+3 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Choose the file such as M60ALL2 (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Press Save

f) Input ALL3 Maintenance Data

First Access the DATA INPUT screen on the M60 control On the M60, DATA INPUT screen; - Press [99], [>] cursor, [ALL3], then [Input] Set-up Procomm to send a file i. Press Ctrl+Alt+3 on the personal computer (make sure the Procomm Window is active) ii. Choose the file such as M60ALL3 (it should save it as a .txt file) iii. Press Save

5) Restart the PLC

a. Access the Bit Select Screen
Press the [TOOL/PARAM] Function Key Press the [MENU] Key three times Press the [PLC] Menu Key Press the [>] Page Key four times

You should see [BIT SELECT] on the upper left-side and page (5/6) on the upper right-side of the NC screen.

b. Access the 4RUN/SP screen

Press the [F0] Function Key Press the [MENU] Key Press the [FILE] Menu Key Press the [4RUN/SP] Menu Key

c. Restart the PLC

First access the 4RUN/SP screen - Press [0], then [INPUT]

d. Cycle Power to the Machine

Power OFF the M60 control and Main Circuit Breaker Power ON the Main Breaker and M60

V. Set all changes back to original setting

1) Set the Edit Lock B Parameter to its original setting
a) Access the Process Parameter;
Press the [TOOL/PARAM] Function Key Press the [MENU] Key Press the [PROCESS] Menu Key

You should see [PROCESS PARAMETER] on the upper left and page (1/4) on the upper right of the NC screen.

b) Verify and change the #8105 EDIT LOCK B parameter to its original setting

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2) Set the Edit Lock C Parameters to its original setting

a) Access the Set-up Parameter;
Press the [TOOL/PARAM] Function Key Press the [MENU] Key Press the [SETUP] Menu Key Press the [Y] then [INPUT]

You should see [BASE SPEC. PARAM] on the upper left and page (1/14) on the upper right of the NC screen.

b) Verify and change the #1121 edlk_c and #1121 pglk_c parameter to its original setting

3) Set the PLC On-board Bit Select to its original setting

a) Access the Bit Select Screen
Press the [TOOL/PARAM] Function Key Press the [MENU] Key three times Press the [PLC] Menu Key Press the [>] Page Key four times

You should see [BIT SELECT] on the upper left-side and page (5/6) on the upper right-side of the NC screen. b) Verify and change #6451 Bit 0 to its original setting

VI. F030 Cable

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