
ICP 3020 / ICP 4030 iMC-P Operating instruction
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7.4
Operation modes
The processors operating system (firmware processor core) provides the following
operation modes:
DNC-mode of the control:
Computer/Laptop is permanent connected to the stepper motor
controller via serial interface
Software Remote(optional: ProNC, Galaad) is used to operate the
machine
CNC-mode of the control:
The stepper motor controller of the machine executes user programs
stand alone without a connected PC/Laptop
Software PALPC 2.1 is used for programming and download of user
programs into the flash memory of the machines controller
7.4.1 Using the ICP 3020 / ICP 4030 in CNC mode
The
CNC mode
(automatic mode = CNC mode) is the program controlled mode of the
stepper motor control of the machine.
That means that a user program which is saved in the controller’s memory (flash) will be
executed till the end.
During the automatic mode (CNC mode) you can stop the execution of the active user
program by pressing the STOP-key on the front side of the machine or using the external
STOP input of the control.
A following operation of the START-key or the activation (1-active) of the external start input
effects the resumption of the automatic mode.
Information to operation and programming the CNC compact machine ICP in
CNC mode you will find in the PALPC operation manual /2/.
COM interface on PC / notebook:
9-pin Sub-D (plug)
serial cable Sub-D 9
(socket
socket)