Guides
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, ...
How to Verify the Predator DNC Service Saved PXP Configuration File
Overview The Predator DNC Service keeps a Windows Registry entry of the PXP configuration file currently being used. Locate Saved PXP Configuration File Open the Windows Registry Editor and navigate to the following key: ...
How to Restart the Predator DNC Service
Overview For headless Predator DNC system, the software will run as a Windows service. This article will review how to restart the service as needed. Requirements Access to Predator DNC Computer Permissions to access Services.MSC (typically local ...
Predator DNC Adding Machine Preparation
Overview To help prepare to add a machine to Predator DNC, it is recommended you read the following Knowledge Base. Feel free to ask a SFA technician any questions. Software to Download TeamViewer Requirements Predator DNC Computer with Internet ...
How to Troubleshoot Predator Secure DNC
Overview This will go over how to find and view Predator Secure DNC Logs, check if the Predator Secure DNC executable is running on the machine, and provide some basic troubleshooting steps. Requirements Access to Predator DNC v11 Administrator ...
How to Setup Logs in Predator DNC
Overview The Predator DNC logs is an invaluable tool to diagnose issues. This article reviews how to configure logs in Predator DNC. Requirements Access to Predator DNC v11 Administrator Setup Logs in Machine Properties If Predator DNC is running as ...
How to Determine if Predator DNC is Running as a Windows Service
Overview For headless Predator DNC system, the software will run as a Windows service. This article will help determine if that is the case. Requirements Access to Predator DNC Computer Check if Predator DNC is a Windows Service In the start menu, ...
How to Quickly Troubleshoot Predator DNC
Overview This article is designed to help you quickly get Predator DNC up and running. Requirements IP Address of the Hardware or CNC Machine Access to the Predator DNC Computer Local Administrator Rights Not everyone will need Local Administrator ...
How to Adjust Clean Code Link Timeout
Overview The Clean Code Link has a timeout to close the command once done receiving. This is timeout waits the defined number of milliseconds after data stops flowing to close the command. This article is specifically for push or server/client based ...
How to Change Communication Settings in Predator DNC
Overview Serial-based machines in Predator DNC have a communication settings that can be changed. In most cases, the settings must match the CNC machine parameters. This article will show how to change the ComPort HSM Terminator settings in Predator ...
What do the Fanuc Focas Terminator errors mean within Predator DNC?
Error 5 "Data Error" Is the most common and it can occur when the following occurs: The O number that you are trying to send is the current or selected CNC program Try deleting the O number prior to sending to the CNC Bad or illegal character within ...
How to Configure Predator DNC Service Recovery Options
Overview If Predator DNC Service tends to stop unexpectedly, you can set the service to automatically attempt to restart after a failure or crash. Setting recovery options does not help with a failed service startup. Requirements Local Administrator ...
How to Configure Predator DNC for First Time Use
Overview The following article will review the steps to prepare a fresh install of Preator DNC. This does not include the steps to create a machine. Requirements Installed and Licensed Predator DNC (How to Install Predator DNC v11) Open an Existing ...
Predator DNC Onsite Preparation
Overview To help prepare for your onsite Predator DNC installation, it is recommended you read the following article. The technician will implement features detailed in the scope. Features such as drip-feed must be defined in the scope to be ...
Predator DNC Remote Installation Preparation
Overview To help prepare for your remote Predator DNC installation, it is recommended you read the following Knowledge Base. Feel free to ask a SFA technician any questions. Licensing Preparation The Predator DNC application will use a temporary ...
How to Find and Understand Predator DNC Logs
Overview The Predator DNC logs is an invaluable tool to diagnose issues. This article includes the most common log messages and how to decipher them. How to Locate Predator DNC Logs Logs can be viewed within the Predator DNC application itself. When ...
How to Run Predator DNC as a Windows Service
Overview Predator DNC supports running as a Windows Service. Running as a Windows Service allows Predator to automatically startup when the computer starts up without the need to have a user login. Requirements Windows Service Account While ...
How to Install Predator Secure DNC on a Windows-Based CNC Machine
Overview This article goes over how to install Predator Secure DNC on your Windows-based CNC machine. Requirements USB Flash Drive psdnc.exe (located in C:\Predator Software\Secure DNC\) Predator Windows Utility (link) Install of Predator SecureDNC ...
How to Install Predator DNC v11
Overview The following article will have you download, install, and license Predator DNC v11. Requirements Local Administrator Rights Microsoft .NET 3.5 Framework (How to Enable .NET Framework 3.5) Predator DNC Software (link) Predator DNC License If ...
How to Migrate Predator DNC
Overview The following will provide instruction to migrate Predator DNC v11 to a new PC. Requirements Local Administrator Rights Predator DNC v11 installed on new PC (How to Install Predator DNC v11) PXP Configuration File (How to Back Up the ...
How to Change Default Directories and Extensions in Predator DNC
Overview Changing directories in Predator DNC is straightforward, however, understanding where to change them is key. Predator DNC has commands, and each one is essentially custom made for each customer, but in general, you will find commands called ...
How to Restore the Predator DNC Administrator Shortcut
Overview Predator DNC creates two icons when you install the application. The first, Predator DNC v11 Administrator which allows for changes to be made to the PXP configuration file. The second, Predator DNC v11 which is intended for operators and ...
How to Back Up the Predator DNC PXP Configuration
Overview Backing up the Predator DNC configuration is key to preventing shop downtime. The Predator DNC configuration is known as the PXP. To back up the the PXP, use the following as a general guideline to find it and save to a secure location. Shop ...