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NETWO RKING COMMS PROTOCOL OPTION S 32.4 Technical Reference Manual Chapter Iss ue 6 Oct 06 NET_FILES Net_Files is used where remote control appl ications are not needed, at a networked PC, DEK’s Of f-line Edi tor sof tw…
NETWORKING
COMMS PROTOCOL OPTIONS
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COMMS PROTOCOL OPTIONS
These are the only options currently offered by DEK Printing Machines Limited.
GEM If the Host is a PC, host control or DEK’s Remote Product Changeover (RPC)
package can be used to modify product files or to control machine operations
remotely. The flexibility of the GEM interface allows data collection to meet the
users requirements.
Figure 32-1 Network GEM - Typical Configuration
IP Address The IP Address of the printer must be set up in the DekSECSII.cfg file. To set
up the IP Address edit the configuration file D:\Program Files\DEK\Machine
Control\Printer\DekSECSII.cfg using a text editor. Set the passive IP Address
to the printers ‘IP Address’. If there is more than one printer communicating
with GEM Host, the DEVICEID is set different for each printer. DEVICEID
values can be set within the range 0x0000 - 0x7FFF (0 to 32767).
Server
Network
Input Conveyor and Printing Machine
Host PC
The system is hosted by a standalone PC
connected to the DEK printer using networked
GEM or Net_Files. A typical system may
interface external components such as a
Barcode Reader which uses serial RS 232.
Bar Code Reader
Serial RS232 Comms
NETWORKING
COMMS PROTOCOL OPTIONS
32.4 Technical Reference Manual Chapter Issue 6 Oct 06
NET_FILES Net_Files is used where remote control applications are not needed, at a
networked PC, DEK’s Off-line Editor software can be used to modify product
files, QC-Calc software can be used to access SPC data in the ‘READ-
INGS.DEK’ file and the Event Log can be read with a text editor or Remote
Event Monitor (REM).
NOTE
To set up a specific software package refer to the product manuals ‘Software
Tools for Productivity’ that are supplied with the application.
Figure 32-2 Net_Files - Typical Configuration
Net Files - File Re-direction Using TCP/IP
Networked PC
TCP/IP Network
Server
Directory Containing:
Product Files
Event Log
SPC Data
Management Information
*.Pr1, *.ISD and *.ISP
Event.dat
READINGS.DEK
DEK Printer
NETWORKING
CONNECTION TO A NETWORK SERVICE
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CONNECTION TO A NETWORK SERVICE
Important Safety
Considerations
Whenever a machine is indirectly controlled eg, when using a network to control
its movements, there may be safety issues to consider. DEK printing machines
are fitted with several safety interlocks to protect operators and maintainers.
WARNING
SAFETY DEVICES. THE SAFETY FEATURES DESIGNED IN TO THE MACHINE
ARE FOR THE PROTECTION OF ALL OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE
PERSONNEL. DEK STRONGLY RECOMMEND SAFETY DEVICES ARE NEVER
OVERRIDDEN.
In addition to the above warning and before operating the machinery remotely,
DEK recommend that adequate safety systems are in place to ensure that all
personnel are clear of the moving parts in the printer and any external machin-
ery which may be in partial or full control of the networked host.
Minimum System
Requirement
The minimum system requirement for the host PC is as follows:
• IBM Compatible PC (running Windows NT4 minimum)
• VDU with 800 x 600 Pixels (256 colours)
• LAN connection for GEM or Net_Files
Operating
Environment
The operating system of the host computer must be capable of communicating
with a DEK printer running Windows XP.
NOTE
Where DEK Software for Productivity Tools eg, Remote Product Changeover,
Off-Line editor etc are to be used, the installer must be logged on with Admin-
istrator level access in order for the security key device driver software to be
installed.