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Modbus / Re: Modbus TCP

« on: July 10, 2009, 10:56:44 PM »

by going to Start Run and enter this command:
   regsvr32 c:\mach3\smtx.ocx
This will reregister the TCP modbus window.

That got it going, now I can get the config dialog up.

Then I remembered the ECOM doesn't do modbus TCP, the ECOM100 does (doh!). I'll get a 100 with my next order and let you know how I make out...

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: New people welcome !! Come in here and introduce your self!

« on: July 10, 2009, 08:58:46 PM »

Hi, I'm also new to this site and CNC. Did the same digging you're doing now. You need to look into CAM software - it goes between AutoCAD and Mach3. This site has references to many of the common CAM packages in use (SheetCAM, etc.).

Good luck,

Dave.

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Modbus / Re: Modbus TCP

« on: July 10, 2009, 05:52:45 PM »

New to Mach3 - still mostly lurking in the forums. I am trying to configure the TCP modbus interface as well with no success.

I've enabled various configurations through ports & pins with no luck. I can not get the "Setup MODBUS TCP" dialog to appear. Clicking the menu option makes the menu go away but no dialog appears.

- Am I missing something?
- Does TCP MODBUS work with the trial version of Mach3 R3.042.027?
- Looking to communicate with AutomationDirect DL06 PLC

Suggestions appreciated.

PS: I use AutomationDirect's DL06 PLC regularly, any questions on their use/programming, fire away.

Dave