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New Version of Software for CNC Networking, Communications



Shop Floor Automations (SFA), an independent CNC automation supplier for Predator Software, has begun implementing the latest version of Predator DNC Software v10. "The new version continues to improve support for the latest CNCs, robots, PLCs and other manufacturing equipment under the latest version of Microsoft Windows," said a company spokesperson. "Numerous new features and improvements enhance Predator DNC as an application for shop floor networking and communications."

The support for Microsoft Windows 8 and Server 2012 has been completed under 32- and 64-bit operating systems while including Predator DNC objects for Microsoft SQL for 2012 and 2014. The new version extends the support for virtual operating systems such as VMware and HyperV.

To enhance functionality with Ethernet-based CNCs, Predator DNC v10 supports the latest FANUC Focas v3.9 device drivers. "The change has improved support for FANUC controls with new options to eliminate spaces in filenames, automatically rename to an O number and force uppercase files," said the spokesperson. "The new drivers enable support for Windows functional accounts providing specific permissions to access target folders to help secure CNCs from network."

Additional diagnostic tools have been created to allow users to support a machine-specific error log without enabling multiple commands and individual logs. A single log is created to trace all activity and shared to multiple users for confirmation of transfers and historical archiving.

"The benefits of upgrading the Predator Software to the latest version allow for future compatibility between enhanced wireless and wired serial devices used for CNC communication and machine monitoring applications," said the spokesperson. "The Predator EditLock provides software control over a CNC machine's 'Memory Protect' key to lock and unlock the CNC's memory. With this feature, the NC program is used to machine a part and be transmitted by a machinist to unlock the control, load the file and lock the control to eliminate edits on the manufacturing floor. This level of control can be especially important to aerospace, medical, military and other secure/control environments."

For more information contact:

Greg Mercurio, President

Shop Floor Automations, Inc.

5360 Jackson Drive, Suite #202

La Mesa, CA 91942

877-611-5825 / 619-461-4000

info@shopfloorautomations.com

www.shopfloorautomations.com

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