A wireless DNC system provides manufacturers with many advantages including the flexibility to move machines and avoid clearance issues typically associated with hard-wired DNC Manufacturing Execution Systems. The Serial Bridge creates a wireless connection between a wireless LAN device with a serial port. This wireless hardware device has been tested and certified by the BTS QA team to offer reliable wireless DNC.
Wireless DNC
Works with existing 802.11 a/b/g wireless networks and access points
- Supports WEP, WPA, WPA2 data encryption for security purposes
- Support LEAP security protocol
- Serial interface for RS232/422/485
The wireless units on each machine convert the incoming NC programs from Ethernet data into RS232 signals for input into the CNC’s serial communications port. The DNC server includes a software application that assigns a specific IP address for each of the communications ports. This function eliminates the need for a separate serial port server and enables the system to transmit data to the correct RS232 converting device.
BTS has helped us improve our manufacturing processes by assisting in the integration of hard wired and wireless communication between our upload computers and the machine controls on the shop floor.