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Technical Support
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- A Case for Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
- Basic Methods of Length Control
- Benefits of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) - Deutsch
- Coil Handling
- Continuous Improvement - Tube & Pipe Journal
- Continuous Improvement in Roll Forming
- Encoder Tracking and Mounting
- Improving Roll Forming Operations
- Part Marking
- Roll Forming and Industry 4.0
- Roll Forming: The Four Basic Machine Types
- Servo Control for Improving Roll Formed Production
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XL200 Series Support
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- Battery Replacement
- Calibrating the Touchscreen of an XL200 Controller
- Extending XL200 Controls with PLC Integration
- Solving Memory Loss and Computer Lockup Problems
- Using Product Codes for Machine Positioning in the XL200 Series Controller
- Using Setup Configurations in the XL200 Series Controller
- Using Tool Configurations in the XL200 Series Controller
- XL200 Direct Ethernet Communication with Eclipse Classic
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- Bar Code Scanners
- Bar Code Scanners for Data Entry
- Boosted Dies
- Calculating Press Reaction
- Checking Press Consistency with Oscilloscopes
- DIP Switch Configuration
- Punch Programming on the XL200
- Sending Saved Parameters or Tool Libraries from Eclipse Classic to XL Controller
- Understanding the XL200 Part Queue
- Using Product Codes for Machine Positioning in the XL200 Series Controller
- Using Setup Configurations in the XL200 Series Controller
- Using the Stitching Feature
- Using Tool Configurations in the XL200 Series Controller
- XL200 Error Codes
- XL200 Parameters
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- BOSS Shear
- Brake & Hump - XL200CLU
- Calculating Press Reaction
- Checking Press Consistency with Oscilloscopes
- Closed Loop Flying Die / Die Accelerator
- Closed Loop Stopping
- Coil End Point
- Extending XL200 Controls with PLC Integration
- Open Loop Flying Die
- Open Loop Stopping / Feed-to-Stop
- Tailout Sensor
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Eclipse Support
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- A Case for Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
- Benefits of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) - Deutsch
- Coil Inventory Management with CIM
- Improving Production Capacity with Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
- Mistakes Happen! CIM for Mistake Prevention in Roll Forming
- Roll Forming and Industry 4.0
- The Quality Gap
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- Automatically Starting Eclipse Classic
- Cable Specifications for RS Communication
- Coil Validation
- Creating an Eclipse Classic Package File
- Deleting Done Orders in Eclipse Classic
- Eclipse Classic Hardware Requirements
- Eclipse Classic Permissions - XLSecurity.exe
- Eclipse Connections
- Eclipse Data Exchange Options
- Establishing Communication with Eclipse
- Implementing Scrap, Delay, and Employee Codes in Eclipse Classic
- Interfacing Eclipse to External Data Systems - Importing and Exporting
- Material Code Query
- Missing Snapshot or Dates for Reports in Eclipse Classic
- Order Downloading Options in Eclipse Classic
- Performing Eclipse Classic Automatic Backups
- Performing Eclipse Classic Manual Backups
- Preventative Maintenance Made Easy
- Replacing a Controller / Recovery from a Memory Clear
- Reporting from Archived Data
- Reporting from Archived Data
- Requesting Eclipse Classic Support
- Sending Saved Parameters or Tool Libraries from Eclipse Classic to XL Controller
- Using a Proxy Server
- VLINX ESR901 Converter Installation and Configuration
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Pathfinder Support
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- Calibrating the Backgauge - Pathfinder v2
- Calibrating the Machine - Pathfinder v2
- Calibrating the Touchscreen - Pathfinder v2
- Cleaning Controller Screens
- Extracting the Pathfinder SDF from a 5XXX/6XXX Machine
- Installing TeamViewer
- Pathfinder PC Backup/Restore/Import Procedure - Pathfinder v2
- Pathfinder PC BIOS Configuration - 5X00
- Pathfinder PC BIOS Configuration - 6X00
- Solving Memory Loss and Computer Lockup Problems
- XL250BB Backup/Restore Function
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- FoldGuard Alignment Guide
- FoldGuard Alignment Guide - LZS-2-FG
- FoldGuard Brochure
- FoldGuard Encoder Installation Manual 1-02
- FoldGuard Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- FoldGuard Operation Manual
- FoldGuard System Installation Manual 1-06
- FoldGuard System Installation Manual 1-07
- Laser Distortion Causes and Solutions Manual 1-02
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MP Series Support
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- MP300 Series Controller Manual
- MP300CL Series Controller Manual
- MP325 Manual
- MP328 Gripper Manual
- MP328CL Gripper Manual
- MP338 Backgauge Manual
- MP338DH Dual Backgauge Manual
- MP342 Manual
- MP343 Manual
- MP350PFD Manual
- MP450S Installation Guide
- MP465 Installation Guide
- MP465 Operator Manual
- MP465N Operator Manual NTM
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Pathfinder Edge Support
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- Accessing Pathfinder Edge
- Installing TeamViewer
- Logging into Pathfinder Edge
- Pathfinder Edge - Profile Object Format
- Pathfinder Edge Published API
- Print an Approval or Production Sheet - Edge
- Understanding Settings - Edge
- Using Categories and Subcategories - Edge
- Using the Profile Editor - Edge
- Using the Profile Library - Edge
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Eclipse Pro Support
- Alert: Eclipse-COMM may be offline
- Alert: Material code XXXXXXXX does not correspond to a known material
- Checking the Status of Eclipse Pro Services
- Connect to Eclipse Pro from a Network Connected Device
- Eclipse Pro Hardware Requirements
- Eclipse Pro Product Sheet
- Eclipse Pro Product Sheet - Spanish
- Eclipse Pro Release Notes
- Eclipse Pro Scheduler
- Eclipse Pro Wallboard Andon App Setup
- Error: "Duplicate material codes. MATERIAL =..."
- Machine Performance Standards
- Nucor Case Study
- Requesting Eclipse Pro Support
- Schedule Sync Table Definition
- Updating Eclipse Pro
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Accessories Support
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- 4805-XX and 3805-XX Encoder Cable Comparison
- BRKT-2 Assembly STEP File
- Encoder 10-Turn Test
- Encoder Bracket BRKT-1 Dimensional Drawing
- Encoder Bracket BRKT-2 Dimensional Drawing
- Encoder Brochure
- Encoder Sell Sheet
- Encoder Splitter 6390 Electrical Block Diagram
- Encoder Splitter 6390 Sell Sheet
- Encoder Splitter 6390 Shell STEP File
- Encoder Splitter Module 6390 Guide
- Encoder STEP File
- Encoder Tracking and Mounting
- Encoder Wheel KMW Dimensional Drawing
- Encoder Wheel PMW Dimensional Drawing
- KMW-12 Knurled Encoder Wheel STEP File
- NXXXX Encoder Assembly STEP File
- Scrap Reduction Using Two Encoders
- Troubleshooting Encoder Alignment
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Legacy Product Support
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- About the MP401
- Cleaning Controller Screens
- CMP1000 Reference Manual
- CMP11-10 Reference Manual
- CMP12 Reference Manual
- MP100 Reference Manual
- MP101 Reference Manual
- MP101 v2 Reference Manual
- MP103 Reference Manual
- MP103 v3 Reference Manual
- MP237 Reference Manual
- MP257 Reference Manual
- MP37 Reference Manual
- MP38 Reference Manual
- MP39 Reference Manual
- MP401 User Manual
- MP43 Reference Manual
- MP44 Reference Manual
- MP450 Installation Guide
- MP450 Operator Manual
- MP450S Installation and Technical Reference Manual
- MP450S Installation Guide
- MP450S Operator Manual
- MP450Z Operator Manual
- MP46 Reference Manual
- MP465N Operator Manual NTM
- MP54 Reference Manual
- MP55 Reference Manual
- MP550 Operator Manual
- MP56 Reference Manual
- MP57 Reference Manual
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Pathfinder v5 Release Notes
Pathfinder v5 releases are only compatible with Pathfinder PCs that are running .NET Framework 4.6. Pathfinder 6000 series PCs are incompatible with this framework. These PCs can only receive v4 releases. See notes for v5.00.00.3073 for more information.
v5.01.06.3310
- Regression fix where recent PFPC releases could not talk to 5223 and 5225 motion controllers.
- Connection status views account for exceptions returned by controllers.
v5.01.05.3289
- Allow max gripper offset and min gripper offset to be set to the same value.
Configuration updates:
- Update SASV2 base configuration.
- Update SchechtlSigmatek305 configuration.
v5.01.04.3270
- Improved gripper offset calculation when gripping around a hem. The calculation of a gripper offset has been improved when gripping around a hem. First, the new parameter Hem Flange No Grip Zone defines a length of a hem that the gripper must avoid. A gripper is allowed to partially grip on a hem (if this value is small enough). A large value will disallow gripping on the hem whatsoever. If this parameter is larger than the hem itself, it will be ignored, allowing the gripper to position right up next to, but not on, the hem.
- Another new parameter, Gripper Air Space Offset, augments the existing gripper shape data. This parameter defines the distance from the inside edge (as in, opposite of the nose) of the gripper jaws to the backgauge. In other words, Max Gripper Offset minus Gripper Air Space Offset would give the width of the gripper “pads.”
- Eclipse Pro Integrated User Accounts. Pathfinder now supports getting its list of users from an Eclipse Pro installation. With this change, there are now two types of Pathfinder user accounts: local and Pro. Local accounts (which traditionally have been ADMINISTRATOR, OPERATOR, and DEMO) remain unchanged. Pro accounts are created in Eclipse Pro, and can be set to one of three roles (Administrator, Operator, None).
- To use this feature, Pathfinder will need the Pro URL added to its settings. It will then connect to Pro, but will not be able to access users (or any other data) until a Pro Administrator has authorized them to do so (which simply means said user clicks the “Allow” button that is presented in Pro on a list of connected Pathfinders.) Pro users (who have been granted the correct roles) will be able to log into the connected Pathfinders.
- Additionally, Pathfinders connected in this way will be reporting a very light initial version of production data. Just enough data to fill out some basic Pro explorers.
- Updated 5226 firmware package to v4.03.02.
Configuration updates:
- Added configuration base for Jorns Twin Pro Closed Loop V2.
v5.01.03.3150
- Increase Retained Log File Data. An enhancement has been made to Pathfinder to retain more log file data. The size limit for each system log file has been increased to 4MB, and the number of retained archived log files has been increased to 10.
Configuration updates:
- Removed backgauge home limit from BradburyV2 configuration
Known issues resolved in this release include:
- Unhandled NullReferenceException thrown by HandleManipulationChanges. There existed a bug in Pathfinder where an unhandled NullReferenceException could be thrown by HandleManipulationChanges when opening a profile. This bug has been fixed.
- Logging Config Not in Build Output. A bug was introduced to Pathfinder in a recent maintenance release such that the logging configuration file was not being copied to the build output. This caused logging to stop working on fresh software installations. Upgraded installations were unaffected. This bug has been fixed.
- Duplicate Log Entries. There existed a bug in Pathfinder where log entries would be recorded twice in the system log file. This bug has been fixed.
v5.01.02.3142
- Reintroduced Source Property in Diagnostics Data. A change has been made to Pathfinder to reintroduce the Source property in diagnostic datablocks.
- Upgrade Reactive Extensions. A change has been made in Pathfinder to remove the homegrown reactive extensions implementation and replace its usages with references to the official reactive extensions implementation.
- Change Primary Key of PathfinderUser Table. A change has been made to make the “UserName” column the primary key for the “PathfinderUser” table.
- Enhanced Diagnostic Sequence Data. A change has been made to Pathfinder to add more detail to the sequence information that gets published to diagnostics each time a profile is sent to the controller. This is to make it easier to use the sequence data for the purpose of optimizing sequencer settings.
Configuration updates:
- Updated JouanelPTS31 and JouanelPTL31 configurations to include parameter changes and new geometries.
- Added new TensolH300 configuration.
- Added Parameter 311 – Clamp Positioning Tolerance – to JornsFlex, JornsRabco, and JornsSingleBendFullRetrofitV2OpenLoop configurations.
Known issues resolved in this release include:
- Correct German Translation. The German translation for the “E-Stopped” status has been corrected.
- Clamp Pressure Not Set Properly in Non-Graphical View. A bugfix has been made to Pathfinder that corrects an issue where the material-defined clamp pressure would not be populated in operations by default in the non-graphical profile editor.
- User Axis Override Not Persisted. A bugfix has been made to Pathfinder that corrects an issue with axis overrides in user overrides files not being persisted after a user makes parameter changes.
v5.01.01.3094
- Restrict Reference Encoder Button to 5223/5225. A change has been made to Pathfinder to restrict the visibility of the “Reference Encoder” button such that it will only be visible when a 5223 or 5225 controller is connected.
Known issues resolved in this release include:
- Reference Encoder Button Displayed for Backgauge. There existed a bug in Pathfinder where the “Reference Encoder” button in the calibration screen would be displayed for the backgauge axis. This button should only appear for the bending beam, clamping beam, or radius adjustment axes when the appropriate reference output is present. This bug has been fixed.
v5.01.00.3089
- Allow Competing I/O Pin Assignments. A change has been made to Pathfinder to allow competing I/O pin assignments in configurations, but only if the competing I/O functions are in mutually exclusive feature groups (e.g. Clamp Laser vs. FoldGuard Laser). Two input functions or two output functions can be assigned to the same pin within a configuration, but only one function can be enabled at a time.
- Add Pause on Step Indicator to Operation Summary. An enhancement has been made to Pathfinder to make it easier to tell which operations have the Pause on Step selection. A pause icon will now be visible on the collapsed operation when the Pause on Step option is enabled in that step.
- Only Enable Pause on Step with Grippers. A change has been made to Pathfinder such that the Pause on Step operation option will only be available if the machine has grippers.
- Indicate Service Locator Activity in Splash Screen. An enhancement has been made to Pathfinder to display a status message on the splash screen while Pathfinder is fetching information from the service locator endpoint. Previously, the splash screen would already be closed when fetching this info, which could lead to a significant period of time passing with no window open if the operation times out.
- Parameters for Pause on Step Default Behavior. New parameters have been added to Pathfinder to control the default behavior for enabling the Pause on Step function for each operation in a graphical profile. Parameter 756 – Pause on Hem Closes (Default) – determines whether the Pause on Step function will be enabled by default on all hem close operations. Parameter 757 – Pause After Loading Step (Default) – determines whether the Pause on Step function will be enabled by default on the step following a loading step. Parameter 758 – Pause After Manipulation Steps (Default) – determines whether the Pause on Step function will be enabled by default following each manipulation step (turn, flip, rotate).
- Publish More Profile Info to Diagnostics. An enhancement has been made to Pathfinder to publish profile feature information and the selected geometry with the operation details that get logged to diagnostics each time a profile is sent to the controller.
- Publish Pathfinder Version and Machine Type to Diagnostics. An enhancement has been made to publish the current running Pathfinder version and the currently selected machine type to diagnostics each time Pathfinder starts up.
Configuration updates:
- Added Clamp Laser input to all Thalmann single-bend configurations.
- Removed FoldGuardClampingBeamLaser input from JornsTwinmaticClosedLoop and JornsTwinmaticClosedLoopv2 configurations.
- Updated axis definitions in RASV1 configuration.
- Added parameters 756, 757, and 758 to all configurations.
Known issues resolved in this release include:
- Gripper Zone Button Visible with Only One Gripper Zone. There existed a bug in Pathfinder where the Gripper Zone Button in the main dialog would still be visible even when there is only one available gripper zone. This bug has been fixed.
- Unhandled Exception Thrown by GetPresenter. There existed a bug in Pathfinder where an unhandled exception could be thrown by PresenterFactory.GetPresenter if a message dialog was displayed prior to the main dialog being visible. This bug has been fixed.
v5.00.00.3073
- .NET Framework Upgrade. The .NET Framework used by Pathfinder has been upgraded from .NET Framework 2.0 to .NET Framework 4.6. This breaks compatibility with Windows XP. Windows 10 comes with .NET Framework 4.6 installed by default. Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 support .NET Framework 4.6, but the framework must be installed manually.
For Pathfinder installations on 7000 series PC hardware, .NET Framework 4.6 is already supported, so no additional work is needed to install this update.
Pathfinder installations on 6000 series or earlier PC hardware do not support this update. The last major Pathfinder version supported on 6000 series PC hardware is Pathfinder v4. - SQL Compact Version Upgrade. The version of SQL Compact used by Pathfinder for profile and diagnostics database storage has been upgraded from v3.5 to v4.0. SQL Compact v4.0 includes bug fixes that should resolve some database-related Pathfinder crashes seen in the field.
- Enable Overriding a Single Calibration Table. An enhancement has been made to Pathfinder that allows overriding a single axis calibration table in an override file. Previously, calibration overrides could only be done by overriding the entire set of all axis calibration tables. Now, both methods are supported.