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Memex Data Shuttle Operation Guide
The MxDS Data Shuttle is designed to serially load a CNC part program (ASCII file),
hold it in non-volatile memory, and deliver it to a machine tool when needed. With only
4 buttons – 2 black switches on the left side (bottom is power on/off, top is the DCE/DTE
switch), and 2 on the face (Select and Start/Stop) – the unit is simple to operate.
To use the unit, one must only:
1. Connect the serial cable (either from the
computer or the CNC),
2. Power the unit on, and toggle the
DCE/DTE switch until the top 3 lights
(ON+RD+TD) are on.
3. Press the “SELECT” button to choose
between the “SEND” or “RECEIVE”
command function (see LEDs toggle).
4. Then depress the “START/STOP” key to
either upload (“SEND”) or download
(“RECEIVE”) the file to the machine.
5. Finally, if receiving a file use the “STOP”
button to end the download process.
The CLEAR light should be “off” after a file is
loaded. To clear the unit, power on the unit
holding the top two soft keys and wait until the
CLEAR light is lit. The lights “dance” while
the unit is being cleared by the way.
Load the Memex WinShuttle™ software provided if you want to automate the clearing or
serial transferring (no keys need be pressed when using it). The software is also needed to
reset the default communication parameters from “4800, E,7,1 Hardware & Software
flow control” to something else.
The unit has a 9-volt battery that is used, except when connected to a Fanuc CNC with
our supplied cable, as we draw +24V off of pin 25 to prolong the battery life. Another
internal battery maintains the built-in SRAM memory. A battery-low light comes on
when the 9 volt battery it low.
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