Have a older matsuura mc500v with LED display (1980 model). Machine has a BTR supplied by Western numeric control (WNC supply), I have their software and rs232 cable, they can offer no help though in explaining how the BTR should function. Can anyone explain the procedure to load a program into this machine?
Just wanted to post an update, the "BTR" from western numerical control (WNC) wasn't. That is to say, it was an interface between a dos based computer and the machine. This did not come to light until after they had sold me their cable and their software, $$$... then it was "too bad- we don't support that board any more, we'll sell you a new BTR"... Wrong. Ultimately I ordered a new BTR from Greco Systems (greco-systems). Vito was extremely helpful in every step of getting my machine going and his price beat anything else I found. I can not begin to recommend Greco enough.
The Mill is up and running great, the chips at long last are flying (nearly a year to get this far)
I had a few other threads regarding this machine- thanks to all who offered help