PROGRAM EDITING D-41
5
INPUTTING AND OUTPUTTING PROGRAMS USING AN
EXTERNAL I/O DEVICE
The programs stored in the NC memory can be output to an external I/O device or programs can
be input to the NC memory from an external I/O device. The procedure to input or output a
program using an external I/O device is explained in this section.
For program input/output operation, the I/O device to be used must be set first. This I/O device
setting procedure is explained in 5-1 "Preparation". After that, program input procedure and
program output procedure are explained in the following order:
1.
Inputting a program (foreground, background)
2.
Outputting a program (foreground, background)
5-1
Preparation
Set the parameters as appropriate for the external I/O device to be used. Once set, the parameter
settings may not be changed unless the external I/O device is changed.
1)
Connect the external I/O device.
2)
Display the COMMUNICATION PARAMETER
screen and set the I/O device.