Getting started with PDADNC™

Training & Resources

Installing PDADNC™

Download and Unzip the PDADNC™ installer
Place "PDADNC.EXE" and "PDADNC.TXT" into the "DOCUMENTS" folder of the Pocket PC
Tap "PDADNC.EXE to run the application"

Need help getting things running? Contact us at (800) 838-3479.

Configuring your first CNC Machine

Run PDADNC™
Click [SETUP] and then [ADD]
Enter the name of your machine and click [SAVE]
Enter configuration information for the machine (COM port, baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, etc.)

If you are unsure of the machine settings, start with the default value(s)

Click [SAVE] and then [EXIT]

Receiving from your first CNC Machine

Important: It is recommended to successfully receive a file from the CNC machine tool before attempting to send a file to the CNC machine. Receiving a file will validate that the CNC machine's COM port and the Pocket PC's COM port are both operational and that the cable is, for the most part, configured correctly.

Select the machine tool name you entered from the [Machine Control] list
Click [RECEIVE] and then punch/output the file from the machine tool control.

PDADNC™ will continue to wait until activity is seen on the COM port. When data is seen, PDADNC™ will begin to flash, indicating that data is being received

Troubleshooting

If PDADNC™ does not flash, insert a null modem adaptor and resend the file
If PDADNC™ flashes, but the file is garbled, adjust the communication parameters

Still having problems? Give us a call at (800) 838-3479. We are here and happy to help!

Sending to your first CNC Machine

Once you have successfully received a file with PDADNC™, prepare the CNC machine tool control to receive a file
Click [SEND] ‐ the contents of the PDADNC™ Data Link will be transferred to the CNC machine