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Why a programming station?
Everyone knows that you can easily write a part program with the iTNC at the machine, even while it's machining another part. Nevertheless, it can often happen that short reloading times and other machining tasks hinder any prolonged or concentrated programming work. With the iTNC programming station you now have the capability to program in plain language just as you do at the machine, but away from the noise and distractions of the shop floor.
Creating programs
Programming, testing and optimizing HEIDENHAIN conversational or ISO programs for the iTNC 530 with the programming station substantially reduces machine idle times. You need not adjust your way of thinking ? every keystroke fits. At the programming station you program on the same keyboard as at the machine.
Archiving programs
Although the iTNC 530 features a hard disk with a large program memory capacity, you should also back up your programs on an external system. With their RS-232-C and Ethernet interface, the iTNC 530 has everything you need to connect it into your existing network or directly to the programming station.
Training with the iTNC programming station
Because the iTNC programming station is based on the same software as the iTNC 530, it is ideally suited for apprentice and advanced training. The program is entered on the original iTNC keyboard unit. Even the test run functions exactly as it does on the machine. This gives the trainee the experience needed to enable him later to safely operate the machine.
TNC training in schools
Because it can be programmed in ISO as well as in conversational format, the iTNC programming station can also be used in schools for TNC programming training.
The workstation
The iTNC programming station software runs on a PC. The programming station is only slightly different from an iTNC built on a machine tool. The keyboard remains unchanged except that it also includes the soft keys, which are otherwise integrated in the iTNC´s visual display unit. You connect the iTNC keyboard to your PC´s USB port. The PC screen displays the familiar TNC user interface.