Yet another Boss 8 communication problem

[compuslave]

Hey guys, it's been a while since I posted but I need your awesome brain power! I have found myself in front of an old bridgeport knee mill with the Boss 8 control. I have managed to program via the front panel but my god is it a pain. I am trying to get communication up and running but just get the dreaded 0040 alarm every single time. I have noticed that only the baud rate is adjustable but what about stop bits and parity etc? I have predator and hyperterminal to use for upload/dnc but can't seem to get it working. I saw on some of the similar threads that some of you guys have sent people copies of the EZLINK software, is it possible that I can get a copy of this? Any help you guys can offer would be very very much appreciated!

Regards, Todd

compuslave@gmail.com

[compuslave]

One other thing that may be the problem is my program format. Right now I'm using the following format:

%
M6T1
(program here)
M02
%

No program number or anything. Any guidance would be great.

Regards, Todd

[machintek]

I tried to send you a email but it was returned.
Cable must be correct.
Handshake is done at the PC.
8 data bits, 2 stop bits, no parity, X on X off enabled.
Program starts with a :1234 (example) and ends with a M30.
The % sign is for a tape reader.
I used DOS version of PROCOMM through Port A to upload download and edit. Prior to that I used a TRS80 Model 100 (23 years ago).
Do you have the manuals?

George

[compuslave]

Originally Posted by machintek I tried to send you a email but it was returned. Cable must be correct. Handshake is done at the PC. 8 data bits, 2 stop bits, no parity, X on X off enabled. Program starts with a :1234 (example) and ends with a M30. The % sign is for a tape reader. I used DOS version of PROCOMM through Port A to upload download and edit. Prior to that I used a TRS80 Model 100 (23 years ago). Do you have the manuals? George

Thanks George, I do have the manuals but they seem to leave out the stuff I need to know. I will try the settings you listed and double check the cable.

I have no idea why the email was returned, weird.

Thanks again man!