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FAQ 10xx / Axium CNC Date:10/26/10

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The following document provides links to additional integration and

troubleshooting tips for the 10xx or Axium Power CNC Control system.

Additional Information from Q<->A Links Below :

‰ Q: What is the pinout for RS-232 communication to the 10xx CNC?

‰ A: File transfer between the NUM 10xx CNC and a PC is possible via
RS-232 communication. The following document provides the proper
wiring diagram for the RS-232 connection cable.
Click Link => (us_112_RS232_Cables.pdf)

‰ Q: What is the full system backup and restore procedure for the NUM
10xx Series CNC?
‰ A: System application data backup and restore can be completed several
PC-based software tools.

o NUMBackup is user friendly a Windows based tool to allow for

quick system backup and restore. It is the recommended tool for
all 10xx CNC systems, with firmware later than “K”.
The following link provides details on the Backup and Restore
procedure while using the NUMBackUp software.
Click Link => (us_114_10xx_NUMBackup.pdf)
o CNCDisk Windows based tool to allow full system backup and
restore. It is the recommended tool for all 10xx CNC systems,
with firmware prior to level “K”.
The following link provides details on the Backup and Restore
procedure while using the CNCDisk software.
Click Link => (us_138_10xx_CNCDisk_Backup.pdf)

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FAQ 10xx / Axium CNC Date:10/26/10

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The following document provides links to additional integration and

troubleshooting tips for the 10xx or Axium Power CNC system. (Page2)

‰ Q: What preventative maintenance is required for the OEM application

software within the NUM 10xx Series CNC? What type of memory is
used to store the OEM application Software?
‰ A: Much of the OEM application software is stored within the system in
battery backed SRAM. The following document provides details of
the system memory map and the procedure for battery replacement.
Click Link => (us_145_10XXBatteryChange.pdf)

‰ Q: The machine will not come out of E-Stop and no outputs from the PLC
change state?
A: First look to the Operator Message Screen for guidance.
Next, it is possible that machine will not function if the PLC is
in an error state. The following information provides a
procedure to view the status of the PLC controller.
Click Link => (us_165_NUM_PLC_Status.pdf)

‰ Q: My AXIUM Power system has MDLU/MBLD servo drives, where can I

find FAQs for the MDLU/MBLD drives?
‰ A: The following document provides FAQs for the MDLU/MBLD drives.
Click Link => (MDLU_Index.pdf)

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FAQ 10xx / Axium CNC Date:10/26/10

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The following document provides links to additional integration and

troubleshooting tips for the 10xx or Axium Power CNC system. (Page3)

‰ Q: During the installation of the NUMTools Software, the prompt asks for
a “Serial Number”. Where do I get the serial Number?
‰ A: This serial number will be found on the CDROM jacket, only if
NUMPass HMI or SDK kit is ordered. If neither is required, the
following document provides details the requirement of the serial
number.
Click Link => (us_160_NUMTools_Install.pdf)

‰ Q: Is NUMTools Workshop compatible with Windows Vista or Windows

7?
‰ A: Since the end of October 2009 Microsoft has been delivering PC’s
with their newest operating system, Windows 7. NUMTools Workshop
version P is compatible with Windows Vista and Windows 7. For
details please refer to the following link:
Click Link => (us_180_NUMTools_P_under_Windows7.pdf)

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