help Me with OKUMA OSP 500L-G

[campro0210]

i have bought a okuma lathe with OSP 500L-G controller.
in Attach file i have some error message when i transfer file program from PC to NC.
all word on monitor is japan language. i don't understand them.
when i send the files has command less than 12 it's very oke . but the file has commands more than 12 i couldn't sent it to nc.
help me. explain why don't i send some file to NC?

thanks alot.

[Superman]

Error 2527 = M2 or M30 missing at program end, or RTS missing at end of subroutine difinition
Error 2559 = wrong device defined ( try CN0, filename )

on the PIP screen
F1 = READ ( read a file into the machine )
F2 = PUNCH ( send a file to the RS232 port )
F4 = PIP COPY ( copy a file to a new name in the machine)
F7 = PIP END ( terminates this screen and go back to the EDIT screen )

[OkumaWiz]

I'd suggest that you contact Okuma and get a software reload (in the language of your choice) I do't think it is that expensive and will be well worth it.

That being said, the keys are laid out in the same manner no matter the language and the basically use a "label file" for your particular language.

The reason that this matters is that if you can get a manual in your language, F1 program select will will always be F1.

The command line remains the same no matter the language, so if you are in auto mode and type PO Write, you will change to the POsition screen. IF you type PR Write, you will change to the PRogram screen, etc.


Superman is right, you have a program format error. BTW - Alarm numbers are the same regardless of language as well.

Best regards,

[campro0210]

Thanks alot Superman and OkumaWiz.
I come from vietnam and in vietnam i can't contact OKUMA service to set language machine, have manual of machine OSP 500L-G.
your comment help me alot. i'll try with ur comment.
I want to tell you things i setup to transfer file to NC.
- the fist :
the program i sent to nc programming
$filename.min%
blocks1
Block2...
M30 or M02
%
- the second: the cable i use config:
DB25-DB9
pin2-pin2
pin3-pin3
pin7-pin5
DB25: pin4-pin5, pin20-pin6-pin8
DB9: pin7-pin8, pin4-pin6-pin1
-the third: i setup in DNCserve software: baud rate=4800, databits=7, stopbits=1, parity=none , hanshake=xon/xof, format=iso, end of file=LF
- when i send file i do:
PIP>
R CN0: filename.min
whend i punch file :
PIP>
P filename.min
when i sent the file has less than 12 blocks i success because i receive full data i sent
i sent file has more than 12 block i can't because i receive on PC= filename.min and nothing

- when i want to call program machining i use command: =PS filename.min that not sucess

help me!!!!!
i get more information on CNCZone and i don't know where's right suggestion
thanks

[OkumaWiz]

Based on your program format, your end of file needs to be = % and NOT LF.

I usually use 9600, 7, Even, 2 ,but many settings will work.

If you changing settings, be sure to allow enough time ~ 3 minutes to backup parameter, and then power off for at least 1 minute to allow RS board to clear old settings.

Going from memory your cable is right up to DB 25 portion, but I don't remember doing any jumpers on the DB-9 end - you may have a problem there.

Based on your statement, it appears that XON-XOFF may not be working right. Make sure it is ON and that your settings are for Software handshaking on the PC. Using Software handshake requires only 3 wires to PC like you describe, and jumper 4-5 and 6-8-20 on Okuma end to work.

Anything more is not needed unless hardware handshaking is used.

Hope this helps,

[Algirdas]

Your cable is minimised. It is good when Your serial connection is working already and set to Xon/Xoff - software handshake.
Program select You do correct. Check, if the file exists. Maybe easier
=PS T* <write>
then You get list of files available with names starting with "T"
You don't need to enter ".MIN", because it is default for part program

[campro0210]

Thanks for your support.
I've done all my problems with okuma osp 500l-g: the transfer date, program select, del program, punch program, MDI, offset tool, set workpice.
I config after that:
- The program:
$filename.min%
G..code…
……
M30 or M02…
%
- The software DNCserve I config:
o Baud=4800
o Databits=8
o Stopbits=1
o End of line= LF
o Handshake= Xon/Xof
o Parity=none
- The transfer date: PIP> R CN0:,filename.min
- Punch file NC to PC: PIP>P filename.min
Now, I have new problem:
I can't do when I select the number tool from 5 to 10 they are on second turret.
My lathe cnc (OSP 500 L-G) have two turrent (not have two spindle)
- The first turret have 4 tools (number tool from 1 to 4)
- The second turret have 6 tools (number tool call from 5 to 10)
If I select the number tool from 1 to 4 that's oke.
If I select tool from 5 to 10 ( mode MDI : IN T0500 or IN T0505… next press Start ) then the firt turret keep spinning and the second turret does not operate.
Could u explain to me? Why not operate?

[OkumaWiz]

Every Okuma I've worked on uses G13 and G14 for turret selection (A and B respectively). Based on your comments I think you have an older flat bed Okuma lathe like the LH-35. This should still use the above commands.

I think your turret is "spinning" because it has no T5 on a 4 station turret. Switch to other turret mode and command T5 and let me know the result.

Best regards,

PS. I feel old now...I've actually worked on one of those machines!

[Algirdas]

it is normal for that age machine if some confirmation LS is dead. Must be at least 6 LS inside the turret. These tell to control what tool number is, is turret clamped/ unclamped. One faulty limit switch can cause the turret to fail finding some of tool positions.
Lower turret will not work untill upper turret is not ready.

[Superman]

PS. I feel old now...I've actually worked on one of those machines!

Just to make you feel really comfortable
Most of them are also retired to the place where old CNC machines disappear to !!!