Predator DNC
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Network Your Machines, PLCs, 3D Printers, and Manage Your Files.
Predator DNC helps you control files being sent to and from your CNC machines, keeping you ahead of part revisions for your machines to stop running the wrong revisions. Programs can be transferred either automatically or manually depending on your criteria. You can transfer ISO, conversational, and binary formats, machine variables, tool offsets, work offsets, parameters – and more – with over 50 communication protocols. Predator DNC uses wired, multiport hubs, wireless, or ethernet for communications, and supports RFID chips, BTRs, and bar code readers.
Optional Touch HMI allows you to communicate with machines from a shop floor PC or handheld tablet for instant visual confirmation of processes, with operator-friendly, customizable screens. You can also upgrade to PDM for secure revision control, or MDC for comprehensive data collection.
Key Features
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Maximum Number of Machine or Ports
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The maximum number of remote commands and machines per PC or server is 4,096.
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Wired and Wireless Hardware Support
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Connections can be wired or wireless, and are able to be mixed.
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Ethernet Support
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Predator can connect via Ethernet if the machine is so equipped
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Automatic Saming of Received Programs
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With a remote request, Predator can be setup to automatically name your programs.
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CNC Editor
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Predator’s fully functional CNC editor is included.
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Basic and Advanced Serial Machines Communications
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Any CNC machine with serial communications can be addressed.
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Drip-Feeding
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Predator DNC can drip-feed large programs to machines.
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Restart Programs
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The software supports mid-program restarts after tool breaks during drip-feeds. Restarts can occur remotely or at the PC.
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File Viewers
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Predator supports most types of file viewer.
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Touch HMI
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This optional add-on can be used to customize operator screens on tablets and floor PCs for communication.
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Run Script Files
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Optionally, VB script files can be supported and executed to do various functions.
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Exceptional Solutions, Even Better Support
Creating the best products requires the best solutions, training and support. With a little insight into your product development process, our team of pros can point you to any tools you need (and nothing you don’t).
But it doesn’t end there. We’ll stay with you every step of the way, helping solve complex design issues, 3D printing application questions and so much more. No matter where you’re at, both in your process and geographically, we’re here.
Services & Customer Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Predator’s DNC system can mix with any number and type of hardware.
Predator BTRs will act as an interface between the tape reader and machine to allow you to transfer files to them. This also increases the memory of the machine.
Yes, Predator software can send and receive in Mazatrol format.
Yes, Predator DNC can be setup to automatically send files from your work orders.
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