Guides
How to Define Current Idle with Predator MDC New Events - Touch
Overview Take the following scenario; machine has been idle for one hour, but you want to assign a downtime to that entire hour. This is possible with any Predator MDC Client. This can also be used to change an already active downtime to another ...
What are Some Example Predator MDC Downtimes?
Overview All downtimes in Predator MDC are customized for each site. This article has a few examples. Example Downtimes Command Downtime Number Downtime Name Downtime Type MSBT BT Broken Tool Unplanned MSER ER Error Response Unplanned MSES ES ...
What are the Default Predator MDC Commands?
Overview Predator MDC supports a wide range of default command to support a wide range of data collection. Commands Commands Command Parameter Description Example LS username Logon Start LS 1234 LE Logoff JS jobnumber Job Start JS 1234-56 JE Joe End ...
Capturing Predator MDC Information from NC Programs
Overview Predator MDC when used in conjunction with Predator DNC to send and receive NC programs to and from CNC machines has the added benefit of capturing valuable information. This includes Job number, Part number, and Operation number. In ...
How to Install Predator MDC v11
Overview In order to utilize all the features of Predator MDC, a client must be used. Predator MDC includes three licenses, Administrator, Client, and Shop Floor, all of which act as a client. Enterprise versions of each license are also available. ...
How to Manage Predator MDC Users
Overview Predator MDC maintains its own database of users. This article will assist with adding a User as well as assigning a User to a User Group. Requirements Predator MDC with Administrator License Predator MDC User Account with the Following ...
How to Create a Predator MDC Slide Show
Overview Predator MDC has a slide show (aka automation) feature to present real time data for digital signage. Any chart or view can be added to a slide show. Requirements Local Administrator Rights Predator MDC Client License (can substitute with ...
How to Configure Predator MDC Auto Create
Overview Predator MDC has the option to create Jobs, Parts, and Operations on the fly. This is only necessary if you want new Jobs, Parts, or Operations to be added to the Predator database that are not already in it. This can be skipped if you ...
How to Configure Predator MDC to Capture Details From NC Program
Overview Predator MDC has the ability to capture job, part, and operation information from a NC program when it is sent to a CNC machine using Predator DNC. We can also trigger start the Setup status based on a unique string found in the NC program. ...
How to Configure Idle Timeout in Predator MDC
This requires the use of the New Events Touch interface Idle timeout will trigger a prompt in the Predator MDC New Events Touch interface after a set amount of time in idle. After a second timeout value, Predator MDC can automatically start a ...
How to Delete Collected Data from Predator MDC
You can delete collected data for a specific machine, all data for all machine up to a specific date, or delete a machine and all of its data. Requirements Predator MDC Administrator or Predator MDC Enterprise Administrator User account with ...