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2-6 WHAT TO DO IF....
2-6-1 What to do if....
PNC-1850/1200 troubleshooting
Are the computer and the PNC-1850/1200 connected correctly?
Correctly connect the computer and the PNC-1850/1200 (see “1-4-1 Installation and Connections” on page 6).
Are the computer and the PNC-1850/1200 linked with the right cable ?
The type of cable you need is determined by your computer and the software you are using. Even if the computer is the same,
running different software may require a different cable. Use the cable specified in your software.
Is the PNC-1850/1200 power on ?
Turn on the power.
Is the PNC-1850/1200 in the temporary halt state ? Is operation paused?
If the PAUSE LED lights up and the
ENTER
key is pressed during cutting,
and the message appears on the display, the unit is paused (refer to
“Pausing Cutting Operations” on page 16).
To resume cutting, press
PAUSE
.
To abort cutting, first stop the flow of cutting instructions from the computer. Then press
ENTER
. This stops cutting.
Is the interface setting correct?
At the display menu, make the correct setting for the interface connecting the computer and the PNC-1850/1200 (refer to “1-
4-4 Selecting the Interface” on page 14).
If connected via the serial port, do the communication parameters for the PNC-1850/1200 match those of the com-
puter ?
At the display menus, make the correct settings for the communication parameters (refer to “1-4-4 Selecting the Interface” on
page 14).
Is the front cover closed?
Close the front cover when performing cutting (see “1-4-3 Loading a Sheet” on page 8).
Is the computer set up correctly ?
Check the following items:
• DIP switches • Memory switches • Interface board • Communication parameters • Other settings
Read the computer user’s manual and set it up correctly.
Is the OS set up correctly ?
Check the following items:
• Output port selection • Output device selection • Output port open • Communication Parameters • Other
settings
Check the OS’s user’s manual and set it up correctly.
Are the application software settings correctly ?
Check the following items:
• Output device specifications (select a device name that matches the instruction system.
If the wrong device is selected an incorrect instruction may be output, resulting in an error).
• Communication Parameters
• Other settings
Check the software user’s manual and set it up correctly.
The power does not come on.
Is the power cord connected correctly?
Connect the power cord included with the PNC-1850/1200 to the unit, and plug the other end securely into an electrical outlet
(see “1-4-1 Installation and Connections” on page 6).
Is the PNC-1850/1200 power on ?
Turn on the power (see “Turning on the Power” on page 9).
CONT->PAUSE
STOP->ENTER