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4 Software
Ajax CNC motion control software (CNC10) is a Linux based
program.
4.1 Software/Hard Drive Installation
Instructions
The AjaxCNC software comes preinstalled on a 128MB solid
state flash drive. With no moving parts, this type of drive is far
more stable in a machining envirinment.
1.) Install the IDE Flash drive reader. Install this component in
place of the existing master hard drive. If this is a new PC,
simply install the Flash card reader in the first IDE slot on your
motherboard using the supplied cable.
2.) With the Flash drive and the CPU10 motion control card
installed, boot up the PC to make sure all of your connections
are secure.
3.) All of your permanent unlocks have been turned on in your
control. Every system is given a 10 day demo code to allow the
enduser to try out all of theAjaxCNC features and options. To
turn on the control demo mode, follow the instructions below.
It is suggested that the demo not be entered until the comple-
tion of the installation to take full advantage of the 10 day
period.
Note that after software installation, it is normal to have errors
displayed in the status window, depending upon whether or
not the DC3IO or Control Pendant are connected.
NOTE: If you purchased one of our stocked control systems
and ordered the Control Pendant in addition to the base kit, you
will need to update your PLC program.
ThesupplimentalCD included with youAjax CNC system con-
tains all of our standard PLC programs. The read-me file in the
PLCPrograms folder clearlyexplainswhat each PLCprogramis
for. Choose the correct PLC program for your application and
follow these steps to update the control:
1.) Unzip and extract the PLC zip file to a blank floppy disk.
2.) Insert the floppy into the control computer.
3.) From the main screen press <F7> Utlity, <F2> Update.
Thefileswillautomaticallyupdatethecontrol. Youwill need to
reboot when you are finished. This is the same procedure used
for all control updates.
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