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MOD Functions

TNC 425/TNC 415 B/TNC 407

11.4 Setting the External Data Interfaces

PRINT and PRINT-TEST

The PRINT and PRINT-TEST functions set the destination for the trans-
ferred data.

Applications:
• Transferring values with the Q parameter function FN15
• Transferring digitized surface data

The TNC mode of operation determines whether the PRINT or PRINT-
TEST function is used:

TNC mode of operation

Transfer function

PROGRAM RUN, SINGLE BLOCK

PRINT

PROGRAM RUN, FULL SEQUENCE

PRINT

TEST RUN

PRINT-TEST

PRINT and PRINT-TEST can be set as follows:

Function

Setting

Transfer data via RS-232

RS-232

Transfer data via RS-422

RS-422

Save data to a file in the TNC

FILE

Do not save data

(vacant)

Files in the TNC (FILE setting)

Data

Mode of operation

File name

Digitized data

PROGRAM RUN

Set as in the RANGE
cycle

Values with FN15

PROGRAM RUN

% FN15RUN.A

Values with FN15

TEST RUN

%FN15SIM.A

To change a setting, type it into the highlight and confirm by pressing ENT.