How to Use Okuma SCOUT to Determine MTConnect Version & Compatibility

How to Use Okuma SCOUT to Determine MTConnect Version & Compatibility

Overview

This guide will take you through the steps to see if your P series Okuma CNC is compatible with MTConnect

Requirements

  1. Setup a free Okuma Account (found at www.myokuma.com)
  2. SCOUT app (found at www.myokuma.com)
  3. USB Flash Drive
  4. Optional: USB Mouse

Compatible Controls

  1. OSP-P100
  2. OSP-P200
  3. OSP-P300

Running SCOUT

Ensure you Okuma CNC is not running a program and is in a safe position, preferably home
  1. Load SCOUT onto USB flash drive, then plug into Okuma CNC Control
  2. If you have a USB Mouse, plug that in as well
  3. Using the mouse, touchpad, touchscreen, or stylus, move the cursor to the bottom of the screen, then click to show the Windows task bar. (Note: Using the touchscreen or stylus may require multiple attempts)
  4. Click the Windows start menu
  5. Navigate to the USB flash drive where SCOUT is located and double click the SCOUT exe
  6. When complete, it will generate a Compatibility Report with a list of every available Okuma app
  7. Scroll down until you see MTConnect Agent & Adapter

      1. Compatible, ready for install
      2. Missing a required component
      3. Application is currently installed
  8. Click to see what components are missing and what is required to make the CNC control compatible

      1. In the above example, Okuma Startup System is not up to date causing the incompatibility
  9. When possible, install the missing or out of date component(s)
    1. THINC API and Operating system support must be obtained by your Okuma dealer
    2. Okuma Startup System can be installed or updated from the Okuma App store
    3. .NET Framework is included with MTConnect Agent and Adapter

Saving Log

  1. Click Open Log Location and copy the SCOUT.txt file to the USB flash drive
  2. Provide this log to your Shop Floor Automations contact










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