DNC 60 PS: User Guide

DNC 60 PS
User Guide
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SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
! The operator must be trained for working with the

machine on which the numerical control is installed.
! Improper use of the numerical control can cause

heavy damage on equipment and/or injuries to
people.
! Modification of machine parameters can cause

important material damage or lead to irregular
product quality.
! The rear panel may only be removed by a qualified

technician (danger of electrocution).
! Do not expose the numerical control to excessive

humidity so as to avoid any risk of electrocution and
any deterioration of the equipment.
! Make sure the numerical control is disconnected

from the mains power before carrying out any
cleaning. Do not use liquids based on alcohol or
ammoniac.
! In case of malfunction of the numerical control, call a

technician.
! Do not expose the numerical control to direct sun

rays or any other heat source.
! Do not place the numerical control in the

neighbourhood of magnetic equipment such as
transformers, motors or devices which generate
interference (welding machines, etc.)
! Replace fan filters at regular intervals so as to avoid

overheating.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................I
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR CYBELEC SOFTWARE ..................................................................III

Safety, Copyright & License agreement ..............................................................................3
CONVENTIONS ...............................................................................................................................5
Typographical conventions ..................................................................................................5
Abbreviations / glossary.......................................................................................................5
DESCRIPTION OF THE DNC 60 PS ...............................................................................................7

General information .............................................................................................................7
Technical characteristics .....................................................................................................8
ACCESSORIES................................................................................................................................11
THE USER INTERFACE..................................................................................................................13

The screen...........................................................................................................................13
The keyboard.......................................................................................................................13
THE MAIN MENU.............................................................................................................................19

Choices of the main menu...................................................................................................19
PROGRAMMING .............................................................................................................................21
Programming on the L-alpha page ......................................................................................23
L-alpha method....................................................................................................................27
Definition of the bending order ............................................................................................30
THE SEQUENCE PAGE ..................................................................................................................37

Programming on the sequence page ..................................................................................40
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT.............................................................................................................45
List of products ....................................................................................................................45
TOOL PROGRAMMING...................................................................................................................49
Punch / Die programming....................................................................................................50
TRANSFER ......................................................................................................................................53
Tests of the serial ports .......................................................................................................54
LINK 7000 / CYBACK ..........................................................................................................55
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THE MACHINE WORKING MODES............................................................................................... 57
Adjustment mode................................................................................................................ 57
Sensitive mode ................................................................................................................... 58
Automatic mode.................................................................................................................. 58
PROTECTION OF THE ACCESS LEVELS .................................................................................... 59

General Information ............................................................................................................ 59
The users ............................................................................................................................ 60
Access by password ........................................................................................................... 61
Access to levels superior to 3 ............................................................................................. 62
Change password ............................................................................................................... 63
Management of the access levels by external key ............................................................. 64
ANNEXES........................................................................................................................................ 65
The INITIALIZATION page ................................................................................................. 65
The tool reference............................................................................................................... 67
The contact point (CP) or Pinch point................................................................................. 70
The gauge axes .................................................................................................................. 71
Programming the axes datum ............................................................................................ 75
Calibration........................................................................................................................... 75
Ideal curve .......................................................................................................................... 77
Cycle without bend.............................................................................................................. 79
Punching ............................................................................................................................. 79
Bottoming............................................................................................................................ 80
Angle correction .................................................................................................................. 80
Alphanumerical characters ................................................................................................. 82
Messages / Errors............................................................................................................... 82
The interactive messages................................................................................................... 83
Print of the current screen .................................................................................................. 86
INDEX.............................................................................................................................................. 87
PAGE 2 CONTENTS

SAFETY, COPYRIGHT & LICENSE AGREEMENT
Please consult the safety instructions, copyright and license agreement on the
first pages of the manual.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is designed to help the user to familiarize with the numerical
control DNC 60 and to use it with a maximum of efficiency.
To reach a maximum of comfort and productivity of the numerical control, it
is recommended to read attentively the whole manual.
A table of contents and a well organized index enable you to find rapidly the
searched subject.
How to get rapidly acquinted with the numerical control ?

Follow the rabbit. It will pass through the important stages and will guide you
in the programming of an example product.
Remark: In this User Guide it is assumed that the DNC has an
operational configuration (i.e. machine parameters and tools are
programmed).
Go to page 21.
This manual is evolutive. You, the user, can help us to give you better
assistance. If you have any remarks on this document, please write us to:
CYBELEC S.A.
Dpt Communication
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E-mail: info@cybelec.ch
FOREWORD PAGE 3

PAGE 4 FOREWORD

CONVENTIONS
As a general rule, in this manual we will not repeat how to validate a field,
select a tool, call a page or any other basic manipulations.
These informations are described at the beginning of this manual.
TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS
Arial bold Quotations of text as seen on the screen.
Arial bold italic Used to indicate the name of a DNC input or
output.
Italic Reference to a written element, a paragraph or a
manual.
For example: See Conventions.
ABBREVIATIONS / GLOSSARY
Explications of the abbreviations which are not visible fields in the pages of
the numerical control.
TDC Top dead centre.
SWP Switch point of speed, i.e. the change from
approach speed in bending speed in the descent
phase.
PSS Safety point. This point is calculated in function
of the tools height and the material thickness.
CP Contact point (see page 70).
BDC Bottom dead centre
LED Light Emitting Diode. Small red light serving as
luminous indicator.
CONVENTIONS PAGE 5

PAGE 6 USER GUIDE DNC 60 PS

DESCRIPTION OF THE DNC 60 PS
GENERAL INFORMATION
! Configurable numerical control for 2 to 6 axes.
! 2 synchronized numerical axes for controlling the beam (left Y1 and
right Y2 jacks).
! 1 to 2 numerical axes to control the backgauge.
! Choice of configuration:
X, R, Z1, Z2.
! Beam: proportional valves ±10V.
! Backgauge: AC or DC motor with or without tachometer.
! Black and white high resolution LCD screen.
! Multi-page display by menu or direct access.
! Multilingual conversational programming. In each DNC,
8 languages are permanently available for the operator.
! Direct programming of the angle and bending corrections with
calculation of the bending depth as a function of the material and
tooling.
! Programming of the bent product according to the L-alpha method
with calculation of the backgauge positions and determination of the
unfolded length according to DIN 6935 standard.
! Alphanumerical programming of the code number and production
pages.
! "Printscreen" function for printing the contents of each screen page
(via serial line).
! Automatic conversion:
Inch / mm; USTon / MetricTon; PSIx1000 / Kg/cm²
! Automatic compensation of sheet metal thickness variations (can only
be used for thick sheets).
! Internal non-volatile memory

- approx. 600 sequences
- 20 punches
- 30 dies
! Product N° : 3 numbers
Code N° : 24 numbers or letters
Sequence N° : 2 numbers
Sequence repetitions : 2 numbers
DESCRIPTION OF THE DNC 60 PS PAGE 7

! Machine parameters in 8 languages: Limitation of axes displacement,
safety, adjustment of servomechanisms, etc.
! Beam positioning in high precision closed loop with control of speed,
pressure and parallelism.
! For each digital axis:
High performance closed loop regulation with or without insensibility
zone.
- Counting frequency: 250 KHz
- Displacement speed, acceleration, deceleration, regulation gain,
PID, safeties and limit switches programmable numerically in the
machine parameters.
- Automatic initialization procedure.
! Memorization of the back gauge positions in the case of a power
failure.
! Corrections per product and per sequence for the axes.
! RS232 series interface (in option).
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BENDING DEPTH (Y1 AND Y2 AXES)
Positioning range : 0 - 900,000 mm

Programmable resolution : 0,01 or 0,005 mm
Reproducibility : 0,002 mm
Ascent / descent beam speed : 150 mm/s
Bending speed : 1 - 50 mm/s (programmable)
Corrections per product and per sequence : 0 - ±99,99 mm
BACKGAUGE (X AXIS)

Programmable resolution : 0,1 or 0,01 mm
Reproducibility : 0,02 mm
Displacement speed : 500 mm/s
Corrections per product and per sequence : 0 - ±99,99 mm

BACKGAUGE (R, Z1, Z2 AXES)

Programmable resolution : 1 or 0,1 mm
Displacement speed : 500 mm/s
BENDING ANGLE
Positioning range : die angle to 179,9°

Corrections per angle and per sequence : 0 - ±99,99°
AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
Calculated by the DNC:
! Beam top dead center

! Change to bending speed point
! Beam safety point
! Contact point
! Bending force
! Crowning as a function of the bending force
! Bottoming
Programmable by the operator:
! Beam desynchronization for conical bends

! Bottoming
! Dwell time
! Backgauge disengagement
! Sequence repetition
! Automatic follow-on of products
! Quantity of products made and to be made.
Unattributed functions:
F1 to F3: Analogical function 250 values with bi-directional

positioning (backgauge height, bending help, etc)
F4 and F5: digital (BCD coded output)

THE MEMORIES
A SRAM memory allows the programming and storing of products, tools and
machine parameters. A lithium battery conserves the data during about 10
years.
Work memory (or buffer)
This memory is used for programming, modifying and executing products.

It is a temporary memory whose contents are deleted whenever another
product is called for.
The contents of this memory is conserved if the DNC power supply is cut,
even if it has not been previously stored in the internal memory.
Internal memory
Sometimes called internal cassette, this fixed internal memory, of the static
RAM type maintained by a lithium battery, contains the products, tools, axes
positions, numbers concerning the production and machine parameters.
No programming or modification are done directly in this memory.
Flash memory
The DNC 60 is equipped with a Flash memory including the program and the
cycle of the numerical control.
The machine cycle can be updated by means of the serial link RS232
(option).

ACCESSORIES
CYBACK Software for storage in PC.

Allows the storage and recall of data (products, tools, machine
parameters) for the DNC 7000, DNC 70, and DNC 30 CNCs in a PC via
the serial line.
Up to 10 different CNCs can be selected.
Ask for our "Product information" about CYBACK.
PC900 / PC1200 PC900 is a DOS program, PC1200 a Windows program.

This software allows to program on a PC in 2 and 3 dimensions the
products to be realized on the numerical control.
This software executes the simulation and graphic display of the bending
order taking into account the characteristics of the machine, the tools and
the material.
An option (LINK7000, see below) allows to transfer products to the
DNC 7000, DNC 70, DNC 50 and DNC 60.
LINK7000 Option of the software PC900 / PC1200 to transfer products to the

DNC 7000, DNC 70, DNC 50 or DNC 60 by the serial line.


THE USER INTERFACE
THE SCREEN
The screen displays the products, tools and machine parameters as well as all
other useful information for programming and machine work.
The keys situated on the front of the DNC are used for selecting the screen
pages and introducing data.
A cursor indicates where the user can intervene.
On all pages, when first displayed the cursor is located on the programmable
field on which it was placed during the last intervention on that page.
The cursor can be moved to the previous or following field by pressing the
or key.
Faster Regardless of the cursor position on the page , pressing the and the
keys simultaneously moves the cursor to the first programmable field

of the page.
THE KEYBOARD
The keyboard is divided into six zones:
! Numerical keyboard
! Screen page selection keys
! Working mode zone
! The commands
! The cursor keys
! The manual mode keys
NUMERICAL KEYBOARD
The numerical keys as well as the and keys are used to introduce
numbers or values into the different fields.
THE USER INTERFACE PAGE 13

THE SCREEN PAGE SELECTION KEYS
Main menu key

Gives access to the MAIN MENU page.
Product list key

Double function key.
Pressing this key once displays the list of
products in the DNC memory.
Pressing the key again displays the search for
products by criteria page.
Product key
Triple function key.
Pressing this key once displays the angle length
(L-alpha) values.
Pressing a second time displays the bending
order with their respective legs.
Pressing a third time displays the bending
values which are calculated as a function of the
values introduced on the previous page.
Sequence key
Triple function key.
Pressing the key once displays all the values
and functions of the current sequence.
Pressing a second time displays the first page
of values in large characters.
Pressing a third time displays the second page
of values and functions in large characters.
Correction key
This key displays the correction page which
allows to make corrections to the current
sequence, as well as to the entire product.

THE WORKING MODES
Programming mode
Allows to introduce, modify and read data as
well as to store, search for and transfer
programs.
Manual mode
Authorizes axis movement and auxiliary
functions using the

keys.
Semi-automatic mode
Allows a machine cycle with the current
sequence values without automatic sequence
change.
This mode is used for adjustments when
realizing the first product, as well as for
products with only one bend.
The sequence change is made using the
keys.
NB: The product counter Q does not function
in this mode.
Automatic mode
Normal mode for product production.
The DNC automatically changes sequence after
each bend.
Changing directly from "programming" mode
automatically forces the first sequence of the
program.
Changing from "programming " mode to "semi-
automatic" mode and then to "automatic"
mode, conserves the current sequence for
execution.
This allows to take up again a product in
production without having to make "empty"
cycles.

THE COMMANDS
Delete key
Allows to delete a sequence or a program when
the cursor is placed on the PRODUCT or N
fields.
Only functions in programming mode.
Clear key
This key allows to delete data indicated by the
cursor.
Caution: pressing this key twice, on most
pages, deletes all the data on the page.
Search key
According to the cursor position allows:
- to search for a product
- to search for a sequence
- to search for a tool
- to search for a screen page
- to start a product feasibility calculation
- to transform L-alpha values into machine
values
- to calculate the unfolded length of the sheet
- to execute a transfer
Only functions in programming mode.
Store / insert / teach key

Depending on the cursor position, allows to
store the current program in the DNC internal
memory, or create (insert) a new sequence in
the middle of an existing program, or copy
(teach) the value of an axis positioned manually
in the current sequence.
This key is only valid in programming
(memorization and insertion) mode and in
manual (teach) mode.

THE CURSOR KEYS
Sequence forwards / Page forwards key

This key allows to scroll pages of the same
type. Also allows to pass to the next page when
a series of information occupies several pages.
Eg.: program sequence
punch-die pages
production pages
parameter pages
In programming mode also allows to create an
identical sequence (copy function) to the
previous one as long as this is the last sequence
of the program.
The incorporated LED indicates whether the
sequence is the last of the program.
Page backwards / Sequence backwards key
Inversed function of the key.

Allows to scroll backwards through pages of
the same type.
Functions in all modes except automatic mode.
Cursor upwards, to the next accessible field.
Cursor downwards, to next accessible field.
This key combination positions the cursor in

and
the upper part of the current page.

"MANUAL" ZONE
Start key
Commands:
- The displacement of the axis and auxiliary
functions. During movement the LED lights
up (except for the beam)
- An indexation at the beam (on option
depending on the configuration on other
axes) when this key is first pressed after
switching on the DNC.
To indicate that an index is being taken the
LED remains constantly alight, until the
indexes are received. Indexes can only be taken
in or modes.
Stop key
Depending on the working mode chosen, stops
the axes or auxiliary functions, or stops the
calculation being executed.
When the DNC is in transfer mode (RS232) the
STOP key allows to terminate the transfer.
Manual displacement keys of the selected axes.

Allows, in the machine parameters, to
configure the axis type, the inputs/outputs and
to select the display of the N2X axes.

THE MAIN MENU
By pressing the key on the top right of the keyboard, the main menu
appears.
CHOICE ? __
1 LIST OF PRODUCTS DNC / CRITERIA
2
3 LIST OF PUNCHES
4 LIST OF DIES
5
6 PROGR. PUNCHES / DIES
7 PRODUCT PUNCHES / DIES
8 PRODUCT STATUS; L;
9 PRODUCT BENDS; STOPS
10 PRODUCT X; ;Y
11 PROGR.AXES ORIGINS
12 TRANSFER DNC <-> PC
13 MACHINE PARAMETERS
14 MACHINE CONTROL
Regardless of which screen page you are on, you can always gain access to
the main menu by the key, which allows you to circulate in the
different pages.
The option desired is chosen by entering the option number in the CHOICE
field on the first line of the screen and pressing the search key.
CHOICES OF THE MAIN MENU
1 DNC PRODUCT This double page displays the list of products in the
LIST / CRITERIA DNC memory and allows selective searching of
products.
3 PUNCH LIST Displays the list of the punches.
4 DIE LIST Displays the list of thedies.
6 PUNCH / DIE From this page, it is possible to recall, program or

PROGR. delete a die or a punch.
THE MAIN MENU PAGE 19

7 PRODUCT This page allows to modify, for the product only, the
PUNCHES / DIES reference of a tool.
8 PRODUCT STATUS; Generally called L-alpha page, this page displays and
allows the programming of products in "lengths and
L;
angles" mode.
9 PRODUCT Displays the page allowing to program or modify the

BENDS;LEGS bending order.
10 PRODUCT X; Displays for each sequence the calculated axis

;Y position.
11 PROGR. AXES Allows to program the axis position counter.

ORIGINS
12 TRANSFER Allows the global or partial two way transfer of

DNC <-> PC products, tools or machine parameters between the
fixed internal memory and a PC.
13 MACHINE Displays a series of pages which allow to introduce,

PARAMETERS display and modify the machine parameters.
14 MACHINE Page allowing to control and to modify the state of

CONTROLS certain inputs and outputs.

PROGRAMMING
In this manual, it is being assumed that the DNC is configurated in such a way
to be operational (i.e. the tools and machine parameters have already been
programmed).
2 programming methods are accessible by the operator.
With unfolding calculation

! The L-alpha method.
The L-alpha method allows to enter a profile to be bended with the
external dimensions and angles of each face. The DNC calculates the
unfolded length.
After having programmed the bending order, the DNC will calculate
the stop positions.
The faster method

! The direct programming.
The direct programming is the fastest method for an experimented
operator, for the whole programming of the product is done on the
same page. It enables to directly program the axes' positions, and it
calculates the bending depth as a function of the introduced angle.
Before starting to program a product, make sure that the tools necessary to
make the product exist in the DNC memory and write down the numbers of
the punches and dies to be used.
To do this proceed as described below:
If you are already familiar with the tools present in the DNC, you may pass
directly to chapter Programming on the L-alpha page, page 23).
PROGRAMMING PAGE 21

Consulting the list of punches
! On the main menu (reached by ), choose LIST OF PUNCHES.
Introduce for that 3 in the CHOICE field and press the search
key.
LIST p/d 1/ 1
p/d 1/__ __/__ __/__ __/__
PUNCH
p 90° ___° ___° ___°
hp 100.00 ___.__ ___.__ ___.__
rp 1.50 ___.__ ___.__ ___.__
TON/M 100 ___ ___ ___
DIE
Ve ___.__ ___.__ ___.__ ___.__
d ___° ___° ___° ___°
hd ___.__ ___.__ ___.__ ___.__
rd ___.__ ___.__ ___.__ ___.__
TON/M ___ ___ ___ ___
REF Y ___.__ ___.__ ___.__ ___.__
SAF X ___.__ ___.__ ___.__ ___.__
! The list of punches available in the DNC appears, with the name of
each punch and its characteristics (angle, height and radius).
! Note the number of the most appropriate punch.
If you don't find a punch which corresponds to your needs, you can create
one.
In this case refer to chapter Tool programming, page 49.
It is possible, if more than four punches are programmed to see them by
pressing the key.
Consulting the list of dies
Proceed in the same way as described above for punches; access from the
main menu LIST OF DIES.
Pass to page 27 or page 40, depending on the chosen

programming method.

PROGRAMMING ON THE L-ALPHA PAGE
The PRODUCT STATUS page is often called L-alpha page for its
programming method.
On this page, a product is programmed by defining its profile by the length
and the angle of each face.
Call the L-alpha page using the key, or by passing via the main menu
choosing PRODUCT STATUS.
This page presents as follows:
P 0 P+ ___ N 1 I/mm
CODE CAL_/__.__
p/d __/__ St:_ Al:_ SS:_
Th: __.__ Kg/mm² ___.___
Lmat _____ Dev L ____.__
-N- -L- - - -p/d- -ri- CR TOL
1 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
2 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
3 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
4 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
5 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
6 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
7 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
8 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
9 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
10 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
Remark: On the following pages, you will find a systematic explication of all the fields
which figure on the L-alpha page.
If you wish to just follow the procedure, you may pass directly to chapter
L-alpha method, page 27.
L-ALPHA PAGE: EXPLICATION OF THE FIELDS
P Product number
- existent in the work memory or
- to be created or
- to be searched for
The product number must be a number of a
maximum of 3 digits between 1 and 997.
(998 and 999 are reserved numbers)
If the product is created from an empty page,
the field contains the number 0.
The field keeps this value as long as the
product has not been stored.
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P+ Number of the next product which will be
executed automatically.
If this field is left empty, when the last
sequence of the product is executed, the
program will return to the first sequence of the
current product.
If it contains a product number, it will be
executed immediately at the end of the current
product.
This allows to follow on several programs one
after another. Do not forget to program in the
last program the number of the first program in
order to close the loop.
N Number of the current sequence, whose axe's

values are displayed on the sequence page.
I/mm Allows to choose the unit of length.

Programmed at 1, the face length values are
expressed in Inches.
Not programmed or programmed with a value
other than 1, the data is displayed in
millimeters.
CODE Code name or number (facultative), allowing to

associate supplementary information with the
product number in order to facilitate product
management and searching.
For the introduction of alphanumerical
characters, see Alphanumerical characters,
page 82.
CAL Allows automatic compensation of variations in

sheet metal thickness.
For programming this field, refer to chapter
Calibration, page 75.
p/d Punch and die of the current product.
St: Choice of product material, steel, aluminium or

Al: stainless steel.
S.S.: Program 1 in the field next the material used.
If no field is programmed, steel is used by
default.
Th: Material thickness.
Kg/mm² (Sigma) Tensile strength.
Lmat Bending length.
Dev L Unfolded length of the product calculated by

the system according to DIN 6935 standard.

L-alpha page : Explication of the columns
Each line (except the last) of the table on the PRODUCT STATUS page
represents data related to one bend.
-N- -L- - - -p/d- -ri- CR TOL

1 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
2 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
3 ____.__ __
-N- Automatic numbering of the faces.

A "face" is defined as being that part of the
sheet metal situated between two bends or
between the edge of the sheet and a bend.
The maximum number of faces which can be
programmed for a product is 14. If more
sequences are needed, use the chaining of
product function (see previous page, field P+).
-L- Face length. Designates the distance between

two bends or the distance between the edge of
the sheet and the first bend.
80.00 60.00 80.00 85.00 120.00
←→
Length
- - Bending angle.
p/d Allows, for a given bend, to define a special

tooling pair different from the one specified for
the product.
-ri- If the adjacent field CR (ideal curve) is empty,
when the key is pressed, the ri field

indicates the internal bending radius calculated
taking into account the angle, the material and
the tools.
The operator can enter the value of the internal
radius which he considers to be correct, then
introduce the value 1 in the CR field.
During the calculation, the TOL (tolerance)
PROGRAMMING PAGE 25

field indicates the distance defined according to
the TOL explication below.
When working with ideal curve, this field
indicates the theoretical radius requested by the
operator. (See Ideal curve, page 77).
CR Number of bends requested when working with

ideal curves. (See Ideal curve, page 77).
This number must be between 3 and 99. The
value 2 makes it impossible to change modes.
Remark: This number must be such that the
length of the ideal curve segments
are greater than half the length of the
die V opening.
TOL Tolerance. If the value in the CR field is equal

to 1, the tolerance indicates the value according
to the illustration below.
R1 = Bending radius introduced by the

operator.
ri = Bending radius calculated by the system.
If the value in the CR field lies between 4 and
99, indicates the difference between the chord
formed by two bends and the arc of the theo-
retical circle, that is the difference between the
theoretical radius ri and the apex A of the
chord.
ri = Theoretical bending radius requested by the operator.

A = Apex.
For an example of ideal curve, see Ideal curve, page 77.

L-ALPHA METHOD
1. If you have it not already on screen, call the PRODUCT L-alpha

page.
The screen displays the data concerning the product in the work
memory at present.
2. In order to program a new product, the work memory must be cleared

by deleting the product already there.
If you do not wish to loose that product, you can transfer it to the
internal memory by following the instructions below; if the current
product is not important or has already been saved, you can pass
directly to point 4.
3. To save the product:

! Place the cursor on the P field.
( and to position the cursor on the top of the page.)

! Type the number which you wish to give to this product.
! Press (if the system replies EXISTS, choose another number

for saving this product).
The product will be saved in the internal fixed memory with the
number which you have given it.
It will, however, remain present in the work memory.
4. Delete the product from the work memory:

! Place the cursor on the N field.
! Introduce the value 99.
! Press the key.

The work memory is now empty.
Note that this operation only acts on the work memory and don't
destroy the data contained in the internal memory.
PROGRAMMING PAGE 27

5. The product in our example is defined as follows:
Thickness: 2 mm
Sigma: 45 Kg/mm²
Material: Steel
Bending length: 250 mm
6. Fill in the fields on the screen according to the model below, taking in
to account the following particularities:
CODE: Optional field.
p/d Insert the numbers of the tools which you have previously
located (see point: consulting the list of punches or dies).
Then fill in the table columns.
Your screen should present as follows (but with the punch and die
numbers corresponding to your tools):
P 0 P+ ___ N 1 I/mm
CODE EXAMPLE-01 CAL_/__.__
p/d 1/ 1 St:1 Al:_ SS:_
Th: 2.00 Kg/mm² 45.000
Lmat 250.000 Dev L ____.__
-N- -L- - - -p/d- -ri- CR TOL
1 80.00 -90.0°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
2 60.00 90.0°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
3 90.00 135.0°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
4 85.00 -135.0°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
5 120.00 ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
6 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
7 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
8 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
9 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
10 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
7. After introducing the last length, press the key.

The system calculates the radius of each bend as well as the unfolded
length of the product and displays these values on the screen.

Save this product in the internal memory by proceeding as follows:
! Introduce the number you wish to give the product in the P field, in
this case the number 1 for this product which will be used later as an
example.
! Press the key.

If the system replies with the message EXISTS, choose another
number.
Pass on page 30.
MODIFICATION OF A PRODUCT
If you wish to modify a product programmed in L-alpha, call the product

from the PRODUCT L-alpha page.
Delete a bend
! Place the cursor on the N field and enter the number of the face to be
deleted. :
! Press the key; the face containing the bend is deleted.
Add a bend
! Place the cursor on the N field and enter the number of the face in
front of which you wish to insert a new face. :
! Press .The system inserts a line and copies the data of the current
bend. Modify the LENGTH and ANGLE fields.
! Start the calculation by pressing .

! Continue in the next chapter. The definition of the bending order has
to be reprogrammed.
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DEFINITION OF THE BENDING ORDER
Press the key, to display the bending order page (Choice 9,

PRODUCT BENDS, STOPS of the main menu).
P 1 N 1 p/d 1/ 1
N FACE LEG CR p/d
1 __ __ __ __/__
2 __ __ __ __/__
3 __ __ __ __/__
. . .
14 __ __ __ __/__
Explication of the table columns
N Number of the sequence.
FACE Face number.
LEG Number of the face which will press against the

stop.
The orientation of the legs is made as a

function of the bending order.
CR Number of bends requested when working with

ideal curve.
p/d Definition of a tooling pair for a particular

bend (if different from the pair specified in the
p/d field at the top of the page).

Example a
For this example we will use the previously created product.

It was stored under the number 1. (If you cannot find it, create it by following
the instructions of page 27).
! Call the product number 1 by entering its number in the P field, and
then pressing the key.

The following illustrations show you the desired bending order.
For each sequence, the illustration shows the sheet metal with its bend before
and after bending.
! Sequence N 1: Face 1 and Leg 0
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To introduce this bending order:

! Fill in the FACE and LEG fields as follows:
N FACE LEG CR p/d
1 1 0 __ 1/ 1
2 3 1 __ 1/ 1
3 2 1 __ 1/ 1
4 4 5 __ 1/ 1
! Press the key.

The system calculates the entire machine program (axes, functions, etc.) and
displays the sheet metal manipulations to be made before each sequence. (See
the Sheet metal manipulation diagram below).
N FACE LEG CR p/d
1 1 0 __ 1/ 1
2 3 1 __ 1/ 1 RETURN
3 2 1 __ 1/ 1
4 4 5 __ 1/ 1 SWIVEL
Fig. Sheet metal manipulation

1 Return
2 Swing
3 Swivel (= Swing 180° + return)

! By pressing the key, you can consult the PRODUCT;
X; ; Y page which displays for each sequence the X and Y axes'
values (the values depend on the used material and tools).
P 1 N 1
N -X- - - -Y- CY
1 78.06 90.0° 229.90 __
2 145.51 135.0° 233.58 __ RETURN
3 58.06 90.0° 229.90 __
4 119.39 135.0° 233.58 __ SWIVEL
5 _____.__ ___._° ___.__ 0
6 _____.__ ___._° ___.__ __
7 …………
Example b
Here is an other bending order.

For this new bending order, the following illustrations show each sequence
before and after bending.
! Sequence N1: Face 4 and Leg 0
! Sequence N2: Face 1 and Leg 0
PROGRAMMING PAGE 33

! Call the bending order page by pressing the key twice.

! Fill in the FACE and LEG fields as below.
You will remark that the p/d fields are already programmed since we
have already made a calculation before.
N FACE LEG CR p/d
1 4 0 __ 1/ 1
2 1 0 __ 1/ 1
3 2 1 __ 1/ 1
4 3 2 __ 1/ 1
! Press the key.

The system calculates the entire machine program (axes, functions, etc.) and
displays the sheet metal manipulations to be made before each sequence.
N FACE LEG CR p/d

1 4 0 __ 1/ 1
2 1 0 __ 1/ 1
3 2 1 __ 1/ 1 RETURN
4 3 2 __ 1/ 1

! By pressing the key, you can consult the PRODUCT; X;
; Y page.
This page displays for each sequence the X and Y axes' values (the
values depend on the used material and tools).
P 1 N 1
N -X- - - -Y- CY
1 305.42 135.0° 233.58 __
2 78.06 90.0° 229.90 __
3 58.06 90.0° 229.90 __ RETURN
4 89.39 135.0° 233.58 __
5 _____.__ ___._° ___.__ 0
6 _____.__ ___._° ___.__ __
! Call the sequence page .
! Pass to semi-automatic mode .

! Call the sequence 1.
! Execute the first bend.
! For corrections pass to page 80.
PROGRAMMING PAGE 35


THE SEQUENCE PAGE
This page displays all the bending informations for the current sequence.
That is the requested position of the Y and X (R, etc.) axes, the pressure, the
gauge retraction, the crowning, the dwell time, etc.
Important This page displays the result of the calculations made when programming a
product in the L-alpha page with definition of the bending order.
The operator can modify these values if necessary (especially the retraction,
the dwell time, the top dead center).
However he must avoid to directly modify the Y and X values calculated by
the DNC.
If modifications should be necessary for these axes, the correction page has to
be used.
Hint An operator can directly program a product in this page, without "passing"
through the L-alpha page and definition of the bending order.
This simplifies the manipulations a great deal, since all the informations
required for the bending are on this page.
To reach the sequence page, press the key.

The first pressing displays the page in small characters, the following two
pressings display each one the half of the contents in large characters.
To change from one sequence to another, press the or key.
When the last sequence of the program is reached, the small LED of the
key lights up. At this moment, when pressing the key, a new
sequence is created with the same contents as the last sequence. A message
COPIED is displayed.
P 1 N 1 CY __
Th: 2.00 45.00 Kg/mm²
p/d 1/ 1 CR __/ri 2.78
--MEM-- --POS-- --COR--
90.0°
Y1 293.11 350.92 ____.__
Y2 293.11 351.05 ____.__
X 1 133.91 51.85 ____.__
Q ____ ____
Lmat 5000 TON 78
Rx _ ___ Ext start _
Vy __% __% ∆T _._s
TDC ___ SP ___
F1:___ F2:___ F3:___ F4:__ F5:__ Cr: 41
PROGRAMMING PAGE 37

EXPLICATION OF THE FIELDS
P Number of the product in the work memory.
N Bending order (sequence) number to be made.
CY Number of sequence repetitions.

(programmed 0, the sequence is jumped)
Th Material thickness.
Tensile strength.
p/d Number of the punch/die pair associated with

the bend to be made.
CR/ri Number of bends requested when working with

ideal curve (min. 4), and internal bending
radius.
--MEM-- This column contains either the values

calculated by the system when simulating, or
the values programmed by the operator.
--POS-- This column indicates the real axes' positions.
--COR-- This column contains all the sequence and

product corrections introduced on the
CORRECTION page.
The , Y1, Y2, etc. fields are dependant on the axes programmed in
the numerical control.
Q Number of product sequence repetitions.

Quantity of products to be produced.
Lmat Bending length.
TON Bending force.
Rx Back gauge retraction. The operator indicates

in mm the retraction distance. If nothing is
programmed, the beam doesn't stop at the CP.
No retraction.
If value 0 is introduced, the beam stops at the
CP, then executes immediately the bend
without carrying out a retraction.
The field between the Rx and the retraction
value serves to define the retraction mode.
_ = the beam stops at the CP and waits till the
retraction is made, in order to carry out the
bend.
1 = the beam stops at the CP, then continues
immediately, at the same time as the
retraction is carrying out.

Ext start If nothing is programmed in this field, the axes
start automatically from the BDC, from the CP
or from the TDC, depending on the choice
made in the machine parameters.
If 1 is programmed, the start will be made as a
function of the configuration made by the
constructor.
- In most of the configurations, it will be
sufficient to give a down command. At this
command, the axes take position, then a
second down command has to be given, in
order to move the beam.
- In other configurations, the provided start
button must be pressed.
- When the message TOL ZONE appears,
that means that a down command has been
given and that the axes are not positionned
in the current sequence. Give a start with
the provided button or on the front panel of
the DNC.
Vy Beam bending speed.

Programmed at 0, the speed is 1 mm/s.
Programmed at 9, the speed is 10 mm/s.
(If the machine is capable of reaching this
speed)
Vy Rising speed from BDC to CP.

Programmable from 0 (slow) to 9 (fast).
Allows to vary the speed at which the beam
rises to the CP. (Function depending on the
machine's hydraulics).
∆T Dwell time.
TDC Distance from top dead center.
SP Distance from the beam speed changing point.

(Switch Point).
F1: - F5:, Cr Value of the auxiliary functions F1 to F5 and

crowning.
These fields can also be re-programmed by the user.

However, certain fields are related, that is modifying one provokes a
modification of the other.
PROGRAMMING PAGE 39

PROGRAMMING ON THE SEQUENCE PAGE
As mentioned at the beginning of this chapter, this page is automatically
programmed if the product has been introduced according to the L-alpha
method.
Faster It is possible to program a product in this page without going through the
L-alpha programming nor the definition of the bending order.
The direct programming is the fastest method for an experienced operator, for
the whole programming of the product is made on the same page. It enables
to program directly the axes' positions and it calculates the bending depth as a
function of the introduced angle.
DIRECT PROGRAMMING
Programming example
The following product is to be realized:
Th: 2.0 mm
Lmat: 1000 mm
The bending order is the following:

! Bend 1 on FACE 1 and LEG 0

! Call the sequence page.

! Clear the work memory.
Place the cursor in the N field (reminder: + to position

the cursor on the top of the page).
Introduce 99 and press the key.
P 125 N 99 CY __
Th: __.__ __.__ Kg/mm²
p/d _/_ CR __/ri __.__
--MEM-- --POS-- --COR--
__._°
Y1 ___.__ 350.92 ___.__
Y2 ___.__ 351.05 ___.__
X 1 ___.__ 51.85 ___.__
Q ____ ____
Lmat ____ Fb ___ TON
Rx ___ Ext start _
Vy _ _ ∆T _._s
TDC ___ SP ___
F1:___ F2:___ F3:___ F4:__ F5:__ Cr:__
! Introduce the thickness, the sigma, the tools as below:
P 0 N 1 CY __
Th: 2.00 σ 37.00 Kg/mm²
p/d 1/1 CR __/ri __.__
PROGRAMMING PAGE 41

! Program 90 in the field,
by leaving the field, the system calculates the Y1 and Y2 axes' values.
! Introduce 58.0 in the X field (stop position for this first bend).
! Introduce the bending length 1000.
The system calculates the pressure and the crowning automatically.
! If necessary, introduce the dwell time (by default non-programmed =
0.5 s), the gauge retraction, the bending speed reduction, the slow
raising, etc.
! Press the sequence forwards key , in order to copy this first

sequence in sequence 2.
The message COPIED is displayed, the N field passes on 2.
The LED of the key remains lighted, indicating that you are on the last
sequence.
2nd sequence The following screen is displayed:

Remark: the values Y1, Y2, Fb and Cr will vary, for they are calculated
as a function of the programmed tools. The values POS Y1,
Y2 and X will also be different, for they display the real
position of the axes.
P 0 N 2 CY __
Th: 2.00 37.00 Kg/mm²
p/d 1/ 1 CR __/ri __.__
--MEM-- --POS-- --COR--

90.0°
Y1 229.90 350.92 ____.__
Y2 229.90 351.05 ____.__
X 58.00 51.85 ____.__
Q ____ ____
Lmat 1000 TON 19
Rx ___ Ext start _
Vy _ _ ∆T _._s
TDC ___ SP ___
F1:___ F2:___ F3:___ F4:__ F5:__ Cr: 41

Modify the values which are different for this sequence, in this case enter 18
in the X field.
P 0 N 2 CY __
Th: 2.00 37.00 Kg/mm²
p/d 1/ 1 CR __/ri __.__
--MEM-- --POS-- --COR--

90.0°
Y1 229.90 350.92 ____.__
Y2 229.90 351.05 ____.__
X 18.00 51.85 ____.__
Q ____ ____
Lmat 1000 TON 19
Rx ___ Ext start _
Vy _ _ ∆T _._s
TDC ___ SP ___
F1:___ F2:___ F3:___ F4:__ F5:__ Cr: 41
! Press the sequence forwards key , in order to copy this second

sequence in sequence 3.
The message COPIED is displayed, the N field passes on 3.
The LED of the key remains lighted, indicating that you are on the last
sequence.
3rd sequence The following screen is displayed:
P 0 N 3 CY __
Th: 2.00 37.00 Kg/mm²
p/d 1/ 1 CR __/ri __.__
--MEM-- --POS-- --COR--

90.0°
Y1 229.90 350.92 ____.__
Y2 229.90 351.05 ____.__
X 1 18.00 51.85 ____.__
Q ____ ____
Lmat 1000 TON 19
Rx ___ Ext start _
Vy _ _ ∆T _._s
TDC ___ SP ___
F1:___ F2:___ F3:___ F4:__ F5:__ Cr: 41
! Modify the values which are different for this sequence, in this case
enter the value 48 in the X field.
The programming of the product is terminated.
PROGRAMMING PAGE 43

If you wish to save:
! Place the cursor on the P field.
( and to position the cursor on the top of the page.)

! Introduce the number you wish to give to this product.
! Press (if the system replies EXISTS, choose another number

for saving this product).
The product will be saved in the internal memory with the number
which you have given it.
It will, however, remain present in the work memory.
! Pass to semi-automatic mode .

! Call the sequence 1.
! For corrections pass to page 80.

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
This chapter indicates how to manage the products (programs) stored in the
numerical control.
LIST OF PRODUCTS
! Press the key.

P 1
CODE 623-42.15
SEQUENCES PROGRAMMED 42
AVAILABLE 306
-LIST OF PRODUCTS IN MEMORY-

1 2 11 222 997 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
The upper part of the screen displays the number of the product currently in
the work memory as well as the number of the drawing of that product.
The DNC also displays the number of sequences programmed, as well as the
number of sequences still available in the internal memory.
Then are displayed, in ascending order, the numbers of all the products stored
in the internal memory.
SEARCHING A PRODUCT BY CRITERIA
! Press the key again.

P 28
-- CRITERIA --
CODE
p/d __/__
Th __.__
Lmat _____
DevL ____.__
-- LIST OF PRODUCTS --
P CODE p/d
___ __/__
___ __/__
___ __/__
___ __/__
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT PAGE 45

This page allows to display a list of searched products according to one or
more criteria like the code number, the thickness, the bending length and/or
the unfolded length.
Under the heading --CRITERIA-- are displayed the different criteria
according to which it is possible to search for a product.
These criteria can be combined, that is it is possible, for example, to ask for
the list of all the products stored using a specific tool pair and having a
particular material thickness.
The products meeting the defined selection criteria are displayed on the
second half of the screen.
To make a search by criteria, proceed as follows:
! Introduce one or more selection criteria in the fields provided.
! Press .
If the list contains 7 or more products, the following page or pages can be
displayed by pressing .
CALLING A PRODUCT
This operation searchs a product in the internal memory and place it into the
work memory.
Calling a product is possible from all pages on which the cursor can be placed
on the P or CODE field.
Attention: The called product "erases" the product already in the work
memory. Pay attention to save, if necessary, the current product
before calling another product.
! Introduce the product number in the P field or the code number in the
CODE field.
! Leave the cursor on the field which has been programmed just now.
! Press .
The product requested is then copied into the work memory (the
original of this product is, of course, conserved in the internal
memory).
SAVING A PRODUCT
This operation is used to permanently save a product located in the work

memory.
Saving a product is possible from all pages on which the cursor can be placed
on the P field.
It should be noted that after saving the product remains present in the work
memory.
To save a product proceed as follows:

! If you wish to give a drawing number or name to the product, fill in
the CODE field. This operation is optional.
! Enter the number of the product in the P field.
! Leave the cursor in the P field.
! Press the key.

If the system displays the message EXISTS, choose another number.
If you wish to save a product under a number which already exists (e.g. after
modifying a product), the product bearing that number must first be deleted in
the internal memory.
NB: Attention, the N° 998 and 999 are reserved for special functions.
! 998 for the temporary storage of the work memory contents during PC
<-> DNC transfer.
! 999 for total deletion of the internal memory (see page 47).
DELETING A PRODUCT
! Call the list of products page.

! Place the cursor on the P field and introduce the number of the
product to be deleted.
! Press .
It should be noted that this action has no effect on the internal memory.
DELETING ALL THE PRODUCTS
Attention This operation deletes the totality of the products stored in the internal
memory without the possibility to cancel this command.
! Call the list of products page.
! Introduce the value 999 in the P field.
! Press .
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT PAGE 47


TOOL PROGRAMMING
The DNC 60 has several pages which allow consultation of the list of existing
tools, to display them and / or program new ones.
The DNC 60 memory can hold a maximum of 20 punches and 30 dies.
LIST OF PUNCHES
! From the main menu choose option LIST OF PUNCHES.

The system displays the list of punches existing in the memory, with
the number and characteristics of each punch:
LIST p/d 1/ 1
p/d 1/__ __/__ __/__ __/__
PUNCH
p 90° ___° ___° ___°
hp 100.00 ___.__ ___.__ ___.__
rp 1.50 ___.__ ___.__ ___.__
TON/M 100 ___ ___ ___
DIE
Vd ___.__ ___.__ ___.__ ___.__
d ___° ___° ___° ___°
hd ___.__ ___.__ ___.__ ___.__
rd ___.__ ___.__ ___.__ ___.__
TON/M ___ ___ ___ ___
REF Y ___.__ ___.__ ___.__ ___.__
SAF X ___.__ ___.__ ___.__ ___.__
If your DNC contains more than 4 punches, you can call the following page
or pages by pressing .
List of dies
From the main menu, choose option LIST OF DIES.

The consultation of the list of dies can be done in the same way as explained
for the punches.
TOOL PROGRAMMING PAGE 49

PUNCH / DIE PROGRAMMING
GENERAL EXPLICATIONS
The programming of tools is done by introducing their values and dimensions

on the page as represented below.
! Call the PROGRAMMING PUNCH / DIE page (via the main menu).
p Punch angle.
hp Height of the punch between the lowest part of

the beam and the point of the punch.
rp Punch radius.
TON/M Maximum force supported by the punch per

linear meter.
Vd V width of the die.
d V angle of the die.
hd Height of the die from the surface of the table.
rd Die radius.
TON/M Maximum force supported by the die per linear

meter.
REF Y Sum of the hp and hd.

This value is automatically calculated during
programming of pairs. See Erreur ! Résultat
incorrect pour une table..
SAF X X Safety distance.

(Not programmed = half V opening)
a: and b: Table and die dimensions according to the

drawing displayed on the screen.

PROGRAMMING A PUNCH
! On the PUNCH / DIE PROGRAMMING page, delete the values on
this page by pressing the key twice.

! Fill in the different fields.
! If you wish to save this new punch proceed as follows:
a) Place the cursor on the PROGR. p/d field and introduce the
number you wish to give to this punch as indicated below.
Attention: The die N° must not be programmed.
b) Press .
c) If the system displays the message EXISTS, choose another
number.
PROGR. p/d 1/__

PUNCH
p 90°
hp 100.00
rp 1.50
TON/M 100
DIE
Vd 15.00
d 90°
hd 100.00
rd 1.50
TON/M 100
REF Y 200.00
SAF X 10.00
a: 20
b: 30
Create a punch by modifying an existing one
On the PUNCH / DIE PROGRAMMING page.

! Call the punch which will serve as a basis.
Place for that the cursor in the p field, introduce the desired number
and press the key.

! Modify the values as necessary.
! Save the new punch by introducing its number in the p/ field and
press the key.
TOOL PROGRAMMING PAGE 51

MODIFY AN EXISTING PUNCH
On the PUNCH / DIE PROGRAMMING page.

! Call the punch which will serve as a basis.
Place for that the cursor in the p field, introduce the desired number
and press the key.

! Modify the values as necessary.
! To be able to save this punch under the same number, the former
version must first be deleted from the internal memory.
Place the cursor on the punch number and press the key.
! Leave the cursor at the same place and press .

Attention: The die N° must not be programmed.
The former version of your punch has now been replaced by the new
one which has the same number.
DELETE A PUNCH
! Call the LIST OF PUNCHES page (via the main menu).

! Introduce the number of the punch to be deleted in the p/ field.
! Press .
PROGRAMMING A DIE
The programming of a die is done in the same way as for a punch, but in the
/m field.

TRANSFER
For transfer to a PC by serial line the DNC 60 must be equipped with the
RS232 option. .
Products The PC must be equipped with the CYBELEC PC900 / PC1200 software
with option LINK7000. This unity allows to create products in the bending
software on PC and to transfer them to the DNC for execution.
Backup The PC must be equipped with the CYBACK storage software.
CYBACK allows to make a backup of the data in the DNC without
intervention on the data on the PC's level.
Updating Easy, practical and very rapid, this possibility facilitates in case of necessity
the updating of the DNC software in the FLASH memory.
The PC must be equipped with the updating software.
! Call the TRANSFER DNC <--> PC page via the main menu.
DNC <-> PC STATUS
TRANSFER _ 1 DNC --> PC
2 PC --> DNC
3,4 DATA LINK TEST 1 2
7 FLASH
8 EXT KEYBD
9 MODEM
CHOICE _ 1 PRODUCTS
2 TOOLS
4 PARAMETERS
6 PRODUCTS N°
__ ( )
__ ( )
__ ( )
Who commands ? This page will only be used to initialize the transmission type. It is not
possible to start the transmission from the DNC, this will always be done
from the PC.
TRANSFER Allows to select the type of transmission.

DNC # PC Initializes the transmission PC-DNC. Mode 1 or
2 can be selected indifferently.
DATA LINK TEST Selects the test mode of the serial ports.
See the following chapter.
FLASH Prepares the DNC to receive an updating.
EXT KEYBD Puts the DNC in external terminal mode.
See the concerned chapter.
MODEM Not yet available.
CHOICE This field allows to select the objects to be
transferred.
In the case of option 6 PRODUCTS N°, it is
necessary to fill in the last fields of the page with
the numbers of the products to be transferred.
TRANSFER PAGE 53

TESTS OF THE SERIAL PORTS
The 2 serial ports of the DNC 60 are SUB-D 9P, plugs J5 and J6.
! Introduce and verify that the transmission parameters are programmed
as follows:
PARAMETERS RS232 / DIVERS
. . .
-- COMPUTER LINK –-
106 BAUD RATE 4800 STOP 1.0
PARITY ODD(1) EVEN(2) _ BITS 8
PROTOCOLE _ BCC ___
! Set a test loopback connector on the serial line connector RS232 to be

tested.
! Press the key to start the test.

The message RUN must flash.
! To stop the test, press the (STOP) key.
If you wish as well to test the cable:

! Connect the transmission cable to the DNC and fit a short circuiting
loopback connector on the other end of the cable to be tested.
Test loopback connector
Pin 2 (RXD) wired to pin 3 (TXD)

Pin 4 (DTR) wired to pin 6 (DSR)
Pin 7 (RTS) wired to pin 8 (CTS)
RS 232 transmission cable
The shield must be

connected on the metallic
hood of the
Sub-D plugs.

LINK 7000 / CYBACK
For these two programs the RS cable must be connected on the RS232 port of
the J5 plug.
The transmission parameters must be programmed on the DNC with the same
values as for the test of the serial ports (see paragraph above). These same
values must be programmed on the PC.
If the transmission runs at 4800 baud, you can try to increase the transmission
speed at 9600 baud.
The RS 232 norm gives as limit 15m. By using a more important distance,
there is a risk of bad transmission and it will be necessary to diminue the
transmission speed.
Reminder: The transmission command can be given only from the PC side.
To permit the serial transmission with CYBACK:

Pass to programming mode.
! Call the TRANFER DNC <–> PC page.
! Introduce 2 in the TRANSFER field.
! Press the key.

The display indicates STATUS RS232.
Programming mode From this instant on, the DNC can receive data sent from the PC, provided
that the DNC is in programming mode.
In the other modes (auto, semi-auto or manual) the DNC doesn't respond, the
transmission is not accepted.
During the transmission the operator can leave the DNC on any page. It is not
necessary to display the transfer page.
The transfer mode remains memorized, even if the DNC is disconnected from
power supply. It has to be re-programmed if the mode has been changed (for
instance FLASH).
PC900/1200 and LINK7000
Use the conversion file SIXFAFIØ.XFR and followings.
TRANSFER PAGE 55


THE MACHINE WORKING MODES
3 working modes are generally available at machine level.
The functioning is described hereinafter.
Depending on the manufacturers and the safety standards in force in the
country, the functioning can be different.
Adjustment mode
Sensitive mode
Automatic mode
These modes are independent of the DNC modes and can

be combined. Exception: the adjustment mode.
ADJUSTMENT MODE
This mode only functions with the DNC in mode.

If this is not the case, the press refuses to descend.
In this mode the table only functions in bending speed with the pressure and
speed programmed in the current sequence.
The top dead center of the current sequence is active, it is thus not possible to
raise the beam above this point.
On the other hand, the bottom dead center programmed in the sequence is not
active. Thus only stopping the descent command, or a mechanical stop (punch
in the die), or the lower limit switch will stop the beam in the descent phase.
WORKING MODES PAGE 57

SENSITIVE MODE
DNC in mode
The functioning is identical to adjustment mode, except that the return to the
TDC is made in one movement.
DNC in or mode
The press works in the conventional way, that is:

! High speed approach
! Deceleration
! Safety stop (if the mode requires it)
! Bending
! Bottom dead center
It is at the bottom dead center (BDC) that the differences appear.
The DNC remains under pressure at the bottom dead center until the descent
command disappears, and this indifferently to the dwell time at BDC.
When the descent command is suppressed, the DNC remains at the BDC
without pressure or descent command, until reception of a rise command
which it executes immediately.
AUTOMATIC MODE
This mode functions in a similar way to sensitive mode, except that the
raising of the beam is made automatically once the dwell time programmed in
the current sequence has elapsed.
This even if the descent command remains active.
NB: In all these modes the ascent command has priority. It is executed
immediately on its reception.

PROTECTION OF THE ACCESS LEVELS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Depending on the version, the DNC 60 can or can not be equipped with a
4-positions physical key.
However the protection levels 0-1-2 and 3 still exist.
For the case where the physical key doesn't exist, the access is made by
password.
ATTENTION : these passwords will be reset in the default values at each
initialization of the machine parameters (817 on INIT page and Choice Init
Mach Par = 1).
Thus, in this manual we always will speak of a (virtual) key position like e.g.:
"Key in position 3".
Levels There exist 4 access levels, 0 to 3.

0 = Programming prohibited.
1 = Creation, correction, modification, saving, deleting, transfer of one (or
more) product(s).
2 = Creation, correction, modification, saving, deleting, transfer of the
tools.
3 = Programming, modification and transfer of the machine parameters.
Access These levels are accessed by pressing the
+ or keys. (Release the 0-3 key before the

stop key).
The key position is displayed as a number on the upper right part of the
screen (after the interactive field).
When passing to a higher, not authorized level, a password modification will
be requested.
When the password has been introduced, you can "navigate" levels inferior or
equal to the authorized one without reintroducing the password.
Passing to level 0 resets password validity.
Users A number of different users are predefined. A user is not a physical person in
particular, but can be e.g. all the operators having the authorization to work
on the machine.
Each predefined user possesses his own password and a maximum level
which he can reach. See further under Table of users, access and passwords.
Password Certain users can modify their own password. For the others, the password
can only be changed by a user having a superior access.
Loss of the password In case of loss of the password, a user of a superior level has to reprogram the
password.
PROTECTION OF ACCESS LEVELS PAGE 59

THE USERS
Table of users, access and passwords
Level Names of Changing of Changing of Level Password User generally attributed to:
predefined the personal passwords of virtual key by default
users password the
subordinateds
1 EUL1 NO NO 1 111 Operators having the access

authorization of level 1


4 WSSUPER OK OK 3 817 Workshop supervisor
5 MACHMAN NO OK 3 Machine manufacturer's
Service technicians
6 MACHMAN0 OK OK 3 Responsible of the technicians
at the machine manufacturer's
A predefined user is just a role.

Many physical persons can have the same role. E.g., many physical operators can be a EUL1 (level 1).
After installing the machine it is advised to modify the password by default of level 4 (WSSUPER =
Workshop supervisor) and of level 3 (EUL3 = Operators with authorization level 3), because the
passwords are in this manual.

ACCESS BY PASSWORD
By starting the software, the virtual key is always positioned at 0.
! Choose the level to access by pressing one of the combinations
+ , or .
! The message VALUE ? appears.
! Introduce the password and press the key to validate the

password.
! The message OK and the selected level are displayed if the password
is accepted, or KO if it is refused.
Once the authorization acquired, the operator can change the level among
those authorized to him without reappearing of a new password request. For
instance, a user with access on level 3 can navigate between levels 1, 2 and 3
without having to give his password again.
If level 0 is activated, the access on any other level will require to introduce
the password again.
This request will also appear when the user passes to a superior level (from 0
to 1, from 1 to 2, from 2 to 3, etc.) and he has no access authorization.
Advice If you have accessed to level 3, access to level 0 after your intervention. This
will avoid to make undesired changings by inadvertence.

ACCESS TO LEVELS SUPERIOR TO 3
Certain users can access to levels superior to 3, which enables them, among
other things, to modify the passwords.
In order to know the authorizations, see Table of users, access and
passwords.
! Press the keys combination + .

! The message LEVEL ? appears.
! Type the level number you want to log in.
! Introduce the password corresponding to the requested level and
validate with the key.

! The DNC passes to level 1. The operator can "navigate" between
levels 1 and 3 without reintroducing his password.
If his access level enables him, he can call the procedure of password
modification (see next paragraph).
! At the end of the intervention, don't forget to pass to level 0 in order to
leave the current level.

CHANGE PASSWORD
It is possible to modify the passwords attributed by default.
Certain users can do it for themselves, others not. In order to know the
authorizations, see Table of users, access and passwords.
To change a password:
! Press the keys combination + .

! Type the level number you want to log in.
! Introduce the password corresponding to the requested level and
validate with the key.
! Then select the keys combination + .

! Program the level on which you want to modify the password.
The message IGNORE appears if the requested level is superior to the
"logged" level, in the contrary, the message VALUE ? appears.
! Introduce the desired new password and validate with the key.
! The message CONFIRM appears.
! Introduce the new password again and validate with .

! If the 2 registered passwords are identical, the message OK is
displayed.
! If the 2 registered passwords are different, the user is invited to
introduce the 2 passwords again, the message VALUE is displayed.
! At the end of the intervention, don't forget to pass to level 0 in order to
leave the current level.

MANAGEMENT OF THE ACCESS LEVELS BY EXTERNAL
KEY
If the use of the external key is defined in the machine parameters, the access
levels are managed by the external key. The passwords are no more active.
The use of the external key is defined by the parameter Key = 1 and by the
use of the inputs KEY 0 and KEY 1.
Input Input Pos.

KEY 0 KEY 1 key
OFF OFF 0
ON OFF 1
OFF ON 2
ON ON 3

ANNEXES
THE INITIALIZATION PAGE

This page appears if a calculation is impossible, due to unprogrammed data or
an incorrect value.
It can also appear as a result of pollution of one of the memory zones which
will also give impossible calculations.
INITIALIZATION DNC 60 PS
-- MEMORY ZONE --
_ Clear variables zone

_ Clear punches-dies zone
_ Clear machine parameters zone
EXECUTION CODE ___
It can be necessary to display this page intentionally in order to clear

completely the data of the DNC and to re-start the programming on a "clean"
basis.
To display the initialization page:
Switch on the machine by pressing the and keys.
In case of unexpected apparition of the init page, proceed as follows:

If point n° 1 does not re-establish a normal situation, go on to the next point
and so on.
The following operations clear successively all the data in the selected
memories.
It is therefore recommended to re-introduce the data.
1) Press the key twice.

2) Enter:
value 1 in the field Clear variables zone
and value 817 in the field EXECUTION CODE.
Press the key.
Press the key twice.
ANNEXES PAGE 65

3) Enter:
value 1 in the field Clear variables zone,
value 1 in the field Clear punches-dies zone
Press the key.
4) Enter:
value 1 in the field Clear variables zone,
value 1 in the field Clear punches-dies zone,
value 1 in the field Clear machine parameters zone
Press the key.
The clearing of the machine parameters deletes also all the input / output
configuration defined by the operator.
It is therefore advisable to re-configure the DNC 60 before the next use.
Attention: If you use an external system for the data re-introducing

(LINK 7000, CYBACK via RS232) and the problem persists, then the
informations re-entered by this system have to be called into question.
The best to do in this case is to delete again the whole contents of the DNC
and to re-program the DNC manually via the keyboard (not the RS232 line).

THE TOOL REFERENCE
The machine has been adjusted according to the following principle:
When, theoretically, the punch's leg face on the beam is in contact with the
surface of the table, the value of the Y1 and Y2 counters is 000.00.
In practice this adjustment is made using two calibrated blocks, whose value
has been introduced into the counters.
Definition:
The reference value (REF Y) is theoretically the sum of the heights of both
tools; punch and die.
The height of the punch is the distance between the "point" of the punch and
its leg face on the beam.
The precision of all bends realized by the machine depends on the reference
value REF Y.
The numerical control calculates the bending depth using:
! the REF Y value,
! the geometrical values of the tools,
! the sheet metal thickness.
If the resulting bends differ greatly from the programmed value, the reference
and the values above must be controlled.
ANNEXES PAGE 67

To control the reference, simply, in mode, place the point of the punch
on the flat of the die (be careful with the pressure of the active sequence) and
read the value indicated by the POS Y1 and Y2 counters.
This value must be identical, for both counters and also correspond to the
REF Y reference value displayed on the PUNCH / DIE PROGRAMMING
page.
If it is not possible to move the die to obtain a situation as shown above, it is
possible using a die with a small opening, to place on the die a thick sheet
(which will not bend under the weight of the beam) or blocks of a known
precise thickness, (see figure below).
The value of the material introduced between the punch and the die must then
be subtracted to obtain the reference value REF Y.

Y1 and Y2 counters greatly different
If the counters are not identical and present a difference superior to what is
normally tolerated (the press in this case furnishes an angle which varies from
one side to the other of the machine), a test must be made with another tool in
order to determine if the difference comes from the tool itself (tool badly
finished presenting a difference in height along its length) or if the press is
badly calibrated. In the latter case, you must contact the manufacturer.
Y1 and Y2 counters identical, but different from REF Y
If the difference between the counters Y1 and Y2 is within the acceptable

tolerance, but the Y1-Y2 value is greatly different from the REF Y value, you
must determine if the difference comes from the height of the die or that of
the punch.
In this case the tool at fault must be corrected so that the REF Y result is
identical to the value of the Y1 Y2 counters.
Modification of the reference for the product
The possibility exists to modify the reference for each tool used for the
product. This modification is stored with the product.
It is in some ways a reference modification per product tool. It is thus
possible in this case for the same tool pair used for two distinct products, to
have a reference modified positively in the product XXX and to have a
reference modified negatively for the product YYY.
The principle of measure / control is identical to that which is described
above.
To modify the reference in a particular product, you must access the
PRODUCT PUNCHES / DIES page via the main menu, choice 7, and
program the new reference in the REF Y field which is accessible by the
cursor.
All the sequences having the same tooling will be modified.
ANNEXES PAGE 69

THE CONTACT POINT (CP) OR PINCH POINT
Definition:
The contact point is the position of the beam which corresponds to the
moment when the point of the punch makes contact with the sheet metal
placed in the die.
This point is not programmable, but is calculated by the DNC using the
REF Y value and the sheet thickness.
The position is determined by the following calculation:
PCT = REF Y + Th (sheet thickness).
The CP is used by the DNC cycle to maintain the sheet when an X backgauge
retraction is programmed.
As we have seen at the beginning of this chapter, the CP is closely linked to
the Y reference and the sheet thickness.
The following cases may occur:
a) the sheet is not pinched during X backgauge retraction
b) the sheet is bent too much during X backgauge retraction
To remedy these problems you must:

! verify the sheet thickness and if necessary correct it
! verify the reference and if necessary correct it
! add a CP correction in parameter 37.
A simple way of verifying the position of the CP is to program a sequence
with a very large retraction (approx. 400 mm) and make a descent of the
beam.
During the execution of the retraction, the beam stops on the sheet, it is thus
easy to control if the sheet is pinched sufficiently or too much.
Simply interrupt the descent command before the end of retraction to prevent
the beam from bending the sheet. An ascent command frees it immediately for
another try.
For the softwares having the "CP correction" parameter, if the reference, the
tooling dimensions and material thickness are correct you can modify this
parameter in order to correct the CP (adjustment of the material clamping)
without interfering with the other points.

THE GAUGE AXES
The addition of supplementary axes (to X) does not present any difficulties
for the operator, the fields being clearly defined on the screen.
The safety factors concerning the supplementary axes such as R, X1, X2, Z1
and Z2 are described below.
X-R safety factors
When the R axis is a digital axis, an anti-collision safety factor prohibits the
positioning of the gauge probes in the die.
A safety zone encircling the die provokes a particular type of positioning
when the probes position themselves in this zone.
The safety zone encircling the die is defined by the data introduced in the
machine parameters, and are defined by the manufacturer.
The zone where all positioning is prohibited, is defined using the values
introduced for each set of tools.
1 Safety zone
2 Prohibited zone
3 Value Safety die X parameter 50
4 Value Safety die R parameter 50
ANNEXES PAGE 71

X-R safety positioning diagram
X"o R"o = machine parameters value 50

Xo = "a" die value
Ro = "hm" die value
X'o = Xo + X"o
R'o = Ro + R"o
Xc = X axis current value
Rc = R axis current value
Xv = X axis target value
Rv = R axis target value

Two examples of positioning
These two examples show that it is possible to position in the safety zone.
If the positioning requested is situated in the prohibited zone, the DNC
refuses to go into or mode and the cursor moves to the X field.
non oui
Xv > X'c ?
oui Positionnement oui

Xv > X'o ? simultané X et R Rv > Rc ?
non non
oui oui
Rv > R'o ? Rc > R'o Rv > R'o ?
non
non dégagement R
non
pos. X et R
non oui
Rc> R'o ? Xc > X'o ?
oui dégagement R
non
Pos à R'o puis pos. X
et X puis R puis pos. R
1 Departing position
2 Temporary stopping position
3 Destination position
non oui
Xv > X'c ?
oui Positionnement oui

Xv > X'o ? simultané X et R Rv > Rc ?
non non
oui oui
Rv > R'o ? Rc > R'o Rv > R'o ?
non
non dégagement R
non
pos. X et R
non oui
Rc> R'o ? Xc > X'o ?
oui dégagement R
non
Pos à R'o puis pos. X
et X puis R puis pos. R
1 Departing position
4 Destination position
ANNEXES PAGE 73

X1-X2 safety factor
The safety factors offered for X1 X2 are identical to the ordinary X axis.
The nearest axis (X1 or X2) to the die is taken into account for the safety
factor.
Z1-Z2 safety factor
An anti-collision safety factor prevents the passage to and

modes, and the interactive message "Z1-Z2" is obtained if the positioning is
impossible (see parameter 51).
Normally the origin of the Z axes is on the left of the machine when looking
at the front of the machine.

PROGRAMMING THE AXES DATUM
Select option 11 of the main menu, the following page appears:
AXES DATUM
--SET-- --POS--
X _____.__ 0.00
Y1 ____.__ ____.__
Y2 ____.__ ____.__
! Introduce in the SET column the values for the axes datum.
! Leave the field for validation.
At this moment , the POS field takes the new value.
Dangerous operation
! This operation can only be executed by an experimented operator who

knows the consequences of his modification.
! If you modify the position of an axis in this way, make sure that it
corresponds to the reality. After modifying, the electronic, electrical
and mechanical limit switches are to verify. Generally the axis in
question is displaced in manual mode slow speed up to the
negative/positive limit switch.
! It is recommended not to modify Y1 and Y2.
If this should be the case however, a particular caution has to be taken.
In fact, if you modify here the position and an error is committed, the
damages caused by this modification can be dangerous and/or harmful
for the functioning of the machine.
Furthermore this modification get lost at each restarting of the
machine.
CALIBRATION
The CAL (calibration) field on the PRODUCT STATUS page is used for
the automatic compensation of variations in sheet metal thickness.
ANNEXES PAGE 75

To ensure the good working of this function, it is necessary that the beam can
"set down" on the sheet metal with minimum pressure without bending it.
The principle of functioning is as follows:
The beam approaches the sheet at minimum speed and pressure, the
resistance of the sheet will stop the beam. This stop allows to measure the
thickness of the sheet under the punch, and in the case of a difference with a
reference sheet, to make a correction.
It is thus essential that the sheet is rigid enough to stop the beam without
flexing, otherwise the measure will be false.
Calibration (procedure)
Calibration is only possible on sequence N° 1.

! Measure a reference sheet with a micrometer.
! Introduce this value in the Th field.
! Program the CAL field at 3.
! Verify that the DNC is on the sequence N1.
! Change to mode.
! Place the reference sheet in the tools and bend.
! Once the bend is finished, the CAL field changes automatically to the
value 4, which confirms that the calibration has been made.
The calibration is only done once for a series of products of the same
thickness.
Use
After calibration, it is possible to work in mode. The measurement of

the sheet is made for each product on sequence N1.
To leave this work mode, clear the CAL field using the key.
If any modifications are made to the tools, it will be necessary to repeat the
calibration.

IDEAL CURVE
The ideal curve allows to make a bend with a large internal radius.
An ideal curve can be programmed on one or the other of these pages.
An ideal curve is defined by programming from 4 to 98 (programming 0, 2 or
3 will give an error).
Remark: For the result to be coherent, the number of bends to realize the
angle must be such that the length of each segment is greater than
half the length of the V opening of the die.
If this is not the case a message informs the operator and the
result will be an angle too open.
In ideal curve mode, the software calculates different bend for the first,
second, next but last and last bend according to the drawing which follows.
ANNEXES PAGE 77

Procedure to realize an ideal curve
In this example, an ideal curve having an internal radius of 50 mm is to be

made.
! Call the PRODUCT STATUS page and fill in the fields as described
below.
P 0 P+ ___ N 1 I/mm
CODE CAL_/__.__
p/d 1/ 1 St:1 Al:_ SS:_
Th: 2.00 Kg/mm² 45.000
Lmat 2000 Dev L ___.__
-N- -L- - - -p/d- -ri- CR TOL
1 100.00 90.0°__/__ 50 00 15 ___
2 200.00 90.0°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
3 100.00 ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
4 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
5 ____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
____.__ ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
! Press the key.

The system fills in the Dev L, ri and TOL fields.
Lmat 2000 Dev L 372.79
-N- -L- - - -p/d- -ri- CR TOL
1 100.00 90.0° 1/ 1 50 00 15 0
2 200.00 90.0° 1/ 1 2.13 __ ___
3 100.00 ____._°__/__ ____.__ __ ___
The number 15 gives a good approximation, as the tolerance, that is the

difference between the apex of the chord and the theoretical radius, is 0 mm.
The calculated values vary in function of the thickness, the V opening of the
die, etc.
! Press the key and fill in the LEG and FACE fields as below.
P 0 N 1 p/d 1/ 1
N FACE LEG CR p/d
1 1 0 15 1/ 1
2 2 1 __ 1/ 1
Attention The X MEM values on the sequence page do not correspond to the position
actually aimed for by the axis during ideal curve.

CYCLE WITHOUT BEND
The cycle without bend is used to move the axes and auxiliary functions
without moving the beam.
To program a cycle without bend:

! Delete the field.
! Program Y1 and Y2 at a value greater than that of the contact point
(CP).
The cycle proceeds as follows:

! Descent command
! TDC output cut
! End of bend impulse
! Sequence forward
! Start of axes and auxiliary functions depending on the mode
! TDC output activated
! Control synchro impulse
! Wait descent command
This cycle has been defined for re-arming the electrical cabinet for a new
bend.
PUNCHING
To use punching tools on the pressbrake, it is essential to know the exit value
of the punch.
Then the DNC is to program in such a way that the bottom dead center
corresponds to this exit point.
If necessary, a fictitious tools pair can be programmed in order to adjust the
reference height such that the clamping point is just above the pressing up of
the punching tools.
To find these values:
! Make a descent with the machine in adjustment mode and the
DNC in mode.
! When the punch reaches its exit point, stop the descent and note the
position of the beam.
! Delete the field.
! Introduce this value in Y1 Y2.
! Regulate the tool reference value as a function of the tools used.
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BOTTOMING
As for most work under pressure, it is preferable to do this type of bending in
the center of the press.
! Delete the field.
! Delete or leave the Y1 and Y2 fields unprogrammed.
The press makes the descent in the conventional way until the beam stops in
the bottom of the die with the pressure of the current sequence.
The DNC notes that the beam has stopped and the ascent cycle is then
switched on.
ANGLE CORRECTION
It can happen that the angle bent is slightly greater or less than the angle
programmed.
The operator has then the possibility to introduce the real value of the angle
bent. The DNC will correct the Y1 and Y2 axis values in consequence.
This page allows to introduce and display the corrections on the calculated
axis values for the current product and bend.
Call the CORRECTION page by pressing the key.
The passage to the following or previous bend is made by using the or
keys.
N 1CY __
-COR N- -COR P-
90.0°
MES ___._° ___._°
Y1 ___.__ ___.__
Y2 ___.__ ___.__
X ___.__ ___.__

COR N This column allows to make a correction for the
current sequence only. (The wording COR N
may possibly not appear according to the
machine configuration, however it concerns
always the fields of the left column).
COR P This column allows to make corrections on the
whole product in one single operation.
Value of the angle programmed in the sequence.

This field is not programmable on this page. It
simply repeats the desired value.
MES Value of the angle measured after bending.

By leaving the field the DNC calculates
automatically the correction for Y1-Y2.
According to whether the operator will apply
this correction to the current sequence or to all
the sequences having the same angle, the
measured value is to program in the COR N or
COR P column.
Y1, Y2, X, etc. Direct corrections on the axes.
The following working method is recommended:

! Program or call the product.
! Pass to semi-automatic mode.
! Measure the result.
! Enter the measured angle in the COR N or COR P field (see above).
The DNC calculates automatically the corrections to apply in Y1 and
Y2.
! If necessary, make the corrections on the gauge axes.
! Bend a second product on the first bend, in order to control the
corrections.
! Pass to the next sequence and proceed in the same way for the
following sequences.
! When all the bends are correct, pass to automatic mode and produce
normally.
Axes Y1-Y2 If the operator wishes to intervene directly on the values of the Y1 and Y2
axes, he has to do it on this page directly in the Y1-Y2 fields, and not in the
sequence page .
End of the quick path.

Consult the rest of the manual with help of the index and the table of contents.
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ALPHANUMERICAL CHARACTERS
The CODE field allows the introduction of alphanumerical characters.
To introduce these characters, the and keys are used,

combined with the numerical keys of the keyboard.
Example: To introduce the character A, press the key and keeping

the latter held down, press the 0 key.
Here is the correspondence of these keys:
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A D G J M P S V Y \
B E H K N Q T W Z ]
C F I L O R U X [ ^
MESSAGES / ERRORS
When passing from programming or manual mode into semi-automatic or
automatic mode, the safety systems are verified and any error is mentioned by
the impossibility to pass to the chosen mode.
The DNC forces the mode; the cursor positions itself on the field
concerned and the interactive field indicates ERROR.
The error must then be corrected and the passage to or mode be

tried again. If another error exists the process repeats itself until all the errors
have been corrected.
By error we understand the programming of a value not realizable by the
DNC (further than the limit switches, collision, etc.).

THE INTERACTIVE MESSAGES
CASSETTE Indicates that the "cassette" (internal memory)

- has not been initialized
- is polluted
- has changed the format (e.g. by changing the software
version).
Just "clean" the internal memory by placing the cursor on
the P field, entering 999 and pressing the key.
COMPLETE
Displayed in mode when the buffer is full. (No more
space for an additional sequence).
COPIED
Displayed in mode when a new sequence has been
created at the end of the program using the key.
DELETED
Displayed in mode when a product or sequence is
deleted using the key.
END
Displayed in or mode, indicates the last
sequence of the program.
Err - axes Following error (theoretical trajectory).
Err - FC Limit switch error.
ERROR This message is indicated when a calculation is impossible,

or would create out-of-range values.
When security measures are in force (in other words when
an axis is told to move beyond its authorized limits).
This information is followed by a return to mode

and the cursor positions itself automatically over the field
to be corrected.
ERROR In the case of a transmission exterior ->DNC, this message

indicates that the data received are not valid, and thus
impossible to read.
EXECUTED The DNC has made the calculation correctly (corrections,

transformations, etc.).
EXISTS Indicates that the product or tool number chosen for

storage already exists.
FREE
Displayed in mode when the buffer is empty (no
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sequences programmed).
IGNORE Displayed when the key used cannot (must not) be used at
that time.
INSERTED Indicates that the insertion has been made correctly.
Jitter Error caused by the application of simultaneous edges on

the input encoder signals (can be provoked by a parasite, a
fault in the encoder or a short-circuit on the encoder
phases).
LAST
Displayed in mode when the sequence shown is the
last of the product.
NEXT
Is displayed during successive display ( key) of the
sequences which exist in the buffer (except for the last
sequence which indicates END).
NO ACTIVE
Indicates an attempt to change to or mode on
a sequence where the CY is programmed at 0.
NO PLACE Indicates that the product list memory has no more space
available.
PAUSE Axis pause.
PREVIOUS
Same as NEXT but with the key.
RUN Indicates that the transmission is being made correctly.

This message flashes slowly for the duration of the
transmission.
STOP Indicates that the transmission has been interrupted by

means of the DNC STOP key.
STORED Indicates that the storage operation has been made

correctly.
synchro The maximum authorized separation (X1<->X2) has been

exceeded.
TEACH OK The TEACH operation has been made correctly.
TIME OUT Indicates that the DNC has not received any valid
information since the beginning of the transmission, and
thus returns the command to the operator. This message
appears after about 30 seconds.
TOL ZONE
Displayed in or mode when the axes are
positioned outside of their tolerances. Generally, just press
the start of the front pannel to position the axes will do.

UNDEFINED
Refusal to change to or , if the parameters
vital to execution are not or only partially programmed and
thus prevent the verification calculations.
Var KO One of the DNC inputs "SERVO DRIVER OK" is not (no
longer) active (+24 VDC).
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PRINT OF THE CURRENT SCREEN
The DNC 60 authorizes, if the RS232 port is included (optional), to print the
content of a page displayed on the screen (connector J5).
This allows, through a hardcopy, to retain information regarding the
product(s), tools or machine parameters.
To be able to send this information to the printer, it is compulsory that you
use a serial printer (RS232).
You have to program the DNC 60 transmission parameters to the printer's
required specifications.
Baud rate: 4800 max.
Bits: 7 or 8
Stop bits: 1, 2 etc.
Parity: 1 or leave blank
Protocol : this field defines how many DNC's pages you want to have
on one printer's page. After the relevant number the DNC
sends a form feed character.
Example: 1 = 1 DNC's page per printer'spage.
2 = 2 DNC's pages per printer's page, etc.
BCC: this field defines the left margin in cm.
left margin = 2 + (BCC x 2)
Valid range: 0 (2 space characters) to 9 (20 space characters)
Example: BCC = 4, then 2 + (4 x 2) = 10
TO PRINT FROM THE DNC
! Select the relevant page.
! Simultaneously press the stop and correction or menu
keys.

INDEX
work memory, 41
Conventions, 5
A
Copy
Abbreviations, 5
sequence, 37, 42
Access
Copyright & License agreement, 3
by password, 59, 61
to levels superior to 3, 62 Correction, 14
angle, 80
Access levels, 59
page, 80
Management by external key, 64
use the page, 37
Protection, 59
Users, 59 Criteria, 45
Add CYBACK, 53
a bend, 29
Cycle without bend, 79
Advanced page, 17
Advanced sequence, 17
D
Angle, 80
Datum
corrections, 80
of an axis, 75
result out of tolerance, 67, 69
Delete
Axis
a bend, 29
modify the datum, 75
a punch, 52
key, 16
work memory, 27
B
Deleting
Backup, 53
a product, 47
Beam all the products, 47
cycle without bend, 79
Die(s), 49
doesn't descend, 79
linear force, 50
reference, 67
Bend
cycle without bend, 79 E
Bend(s) Error
add, 29 explication of the messages, 83
delete, 29
Bending
F
bottoming, 80
Field
Bending order, 30
Al, 24
Buffer, 10 CAL, 24, 76
CODE, 24
COR, 38
C Cr, 39
CR, 26, 38
Calculation, 29
CY, 38
Calibration, 76 Dev L, 24
Ext start, 39
Character(s)
F1, 39
alphanumerical, 82
F5, 39
Clear FACE, 30
key, 16 I/mm, 24
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Kg/mm², 24 Memory
L, 25 buffer, 10
LEG, 30 Flash, 53
Lmat, 24, 38 internal, 10
MEM, 38 internal cassette, 10
N, 24, 25, 38 work memory, 10
P, 23
Memory zone, 65
p/d, 24
P+, 24 Menu
POS, 38 key, 14
Q, 38
Message
ri, 25, 38
COPIED, 37
Rx, 38
EXISTS, 27, 29, 44
S.S., 24
explication of the messages, 83
SET, 75
RUN, 54
SP, 39
St, 24 Mode
TDC, 39 automatic, 15
Th, 24, 38 manual, 15
TOL, 26 programming, 15
TON, 38 semi-automatic, 15
Vy , 39 working, 57
Force
linear, 50
P
Page
I correction, 80
L-alpha, 23
Ideal curve, 30, 38, 77 product status, 23
Index, 87 sequence, 37
Initialization, 65 Page backwards, 17
Insert Password
key, 16 change, 63
lost, 59
modify, 59
K Print screen, 86
Key Printer, 86
external, 64
physical, 59 Problem
virtual, 59 beam doesn't descend, 79
pollution, 65
Keyboard, 13
Product, 14
calling, 46
L deleting, 47
list of, 45
LINK7000, 53, 55 programming, 21
List searching, 46
of dies, 22 searching by criteria, 45
of punches, 22 Profile, 23
product, 14
Programming
direct, 21, 37, 40
M L-alpha, 21
product, 21
Manipulation the bending order, 30
sheet metal, 32
Punch(es), 49
PAGE 88 INDEX

angle, 50 T
linear force, 50
Teach
reference, 67
key, 16
Punching, 79
Thickness
measuring, 76
R Tooling, 49
REF Y, 50 Tools
reference, 67
Reference, 67
Transfer, 53
Return, 32
RS232, 53
transmission cable, 54 U
Rules Updating, 53
conventions, 5
Users, 59
table of ..., 60
S
SAF X, 50 W
Safety, 71 Warranty, III
Safety Work memory, 10
X, 50
Safety instructions, 3
Save
product, 27
Saving, 53
product, 46
Screen
print screen, 86
Search, 16
by criteria, 14
Searching
product, 46
product by criteria, 45
Sequence, 14
copy, 37, 42
Sequence backwards, 17
Serial link, 53
Sheet metal
manipulation, 32
thickness measuring, 76
Start, 18
Stop, 18
Store
key, 16
Swing, 32
Swivel, 32
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! The operator must be trained for working with the

! Improper use of the numerical control can cause

! Modification of machine parameters can cause

! The rear panel may only be removed by a qualified

! Do not expose the numerical control to excessive

! Make sure the numerical control is disconnected

! In case of malfunction of the numerical control, call a

! Do not expose the numerical control to direct sun

! Do not place the numerical control in the

! Replace fan filters at regular intervals so as to avoid

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SPECIAL DISKETTE COPYRIGHT

SPECIAL EPROM COPYRIGHT

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LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR CYBELEC SOFTWARE ..................................................................III

DESCRIPTION OF THE DNC 60 PS ...............................................................................................7

THE USER INTERFACE..................................................................................................................13

THE MAIN MENU.............................................................................................................................19

THE SEQUENCE PAGE ..................................................................................................................37

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PROTECTION OF THE ACCESS LEVELS .................................................................................... 59

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

How to get rapidly acquinted with the numerical control ?

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! Internal non-volatile memory

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BENDING DEPTH (Y1 AND Y2 AXES)

Positioning range : 0 - 900,000 mm

Positioning range : 0 - 2000,000 mm

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Positioning range : 0 - 9999,9 mm

Positioning range : die angle to 179,9°

Calculated by the DNC:

! Beam top dead center