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How to Check for Fanuc FOCAS
Overview This article will help identify if your control has Fanuc FOCAS. Check for Ethernet Port We are looking for the CD38A port, this is typically located in the main electrical cabinet or behind the LCD screen Electrical Cabinet location, common ...What is MSCOMCT2.OCX or MSCOMCTL.OCX Error?
Problem Receive the error while using a Predator product. Reason Windows is missing the ActiveX component Solution for MSCOMCT2.OCX Close Predator Download and unzip the attached MSCOMCT2.OCX file Place the .OCX file in one of the folders below For ...How to Check the Version of Predator DNC
Overview Knowing the version of Predator DNC that is installed on a computer will aid the SFA Technical Support team. Checking the Version of Predator DNC Launch Predator DNC Go to Help > About Predator... You version will appear in a Window, please ...How to Edit Fanuc 8000 & 9000 Programs
Overview By default, 8000 and 9000 programs are protected and cannot be edited. Enabling a parameter is required to edit 8000 and 9000 programs. It is absolutely critical you know what you are doing when working with 8000 and 9000 programs. Changing ...Why is Scytec DataXchange generating an error message?
Problem DataXchange is giving long, verbose error messages when attempting a given operation, or if the ODI screen is erroring out or simply not cooperating. Solution The following files can be deleted ...
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How to Program Moxa NPort W2150A & W2250A in Wired Mode
Overview This article will go through the steps to program a Moxa NPort W2150A & W2250A unit to be used in wired mode only. Requirements PC with available Ethernet port Ethernet Cable 12-48vdc Power Supply (12vdc included) Device Search Utility (DSU) ...How to Manage Downtimes in Scytec DataXchange
Overview Downtimes are a critical function of DataXchange. Users are allowed to add, modify, edit, and remove downtimes as they see fit. This article will explain the process. Requirements DataXchange Desktop Application Permissions to Access Manage ...How to Obtain Mitsubishi EDM Version Information to Get MTConnect
Overview To obtain a MTConnect Adapter for Mitsubishi EDMs, it is necessary to gather the main system version number as well as check if it has the DNC option. This article will provide instructions on how to obtain this information so you can ...How to Change Predator DNC Email Recipients, Subject, and Body
Overview This article will guide you through the steps to makes changes to Predator DNC email link and email terminator in respect to adjusting the recipients, subject, and body. Requirements Access to Predator DNC Change Email Recipients, Subject, ...What is "open of \\.\COM## failed with 5 [Access is denied.]" error in Predator DNC?
Problem The logs in Predator DNC show a failed with 5 error. Reason Indicates the COM port is in use and unable to be opened by Predator DNC. Solutions Occasionally some network-based devices do not release the port fast enough causing a false error; ...