[Jonne]

Thanks for the reply, No I am not sure about what your asking, that could be what's wrong? Would that be the com port in the pc ?I think that the com port is correct. My best guess at this time is the machine is not ready , I am unsure what sequence of keystrokes to have machine take file ? In edit mode? or auto ? It could be what you are asking about.
Also someone else has sent me software and directions on using the Ethernet cable. But even with that , would I use a router ?If I could make it 1 time , I'm sure it's something simple I'm missing.

Thanks Daniel

Hi Daniel!

Please read the ReCon manuals which I sent to you, it is very simple procedure to make that LAN to work.

- check you LNC side IP address
- check that you have ReCon mode in use (parameter 651 = 1)
- install ReCon soft
- put fixed IP address to your PC
- open ReCon and add there your machine IP
- enjoy fast program transfer

You'll see that RS232 is total crap after you have used that Ethernet connection. It is fast (10Mb/s) and bomb proof method to transfer programs without any useless button play.

And btw you have got very nice controller, 4+1 axes LNC M520HC, which has 512MB-1GB memory, so you wont need DNC to anything. I can say this because I have sold and modernizated CNCs with Advantech-LNC last 8 years

Put email or PM if you have problems.