With the DNC menu item you can grant or restrict access to the control (e.g., connections over a network).
Application
Related topics
- Connecting network drives
- Setting up a network
- TNCremo
- Remote Desktop Manager (option 133)
Description of function
The DNC area contains the following icons:
Icon | Meaning |
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External access to the control is active | |
Add computer-specific connection | |
Edit computer-specific connection | |
Delete computer-specific connection |
DNC area
In the DNC area you use toggle switches to activate the following functions:
Switches | Meaning |
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DNC access permitted | Permit or block all accesses to the control through a network or a serial connection |
TNCopt full access allowed | Depending on the machine, permit or block access for diagnostics or initial setup software |
Host computer operation | Pass command control to an external host computer, for example to transfer data to the control; or end host computer operation If host computer operation is active, the control displays the Host computer is active message in the info bar. You cannot use the Manual and Program Run operating modes. You cannot activate host computer operation while running an NC program. |
Secure connections for user
In the Secure connections for user area you activate the following functions:
Row | Meaning |
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Setup permitted | If the toggle switch is active, client applications can establish a secure connection for the current user. |
Certificate management | In this row you open the Certificate and keys window. |
Computer-specific connections
If the machine manufacturer has defined the optional machine parameter CfgAccessControl (no. 123400), then in the Connections area you can permit or block access for up to 32 connections defined by you.
The control shows the defined information in a table:
Column | Meaning |
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Name | Host name of the external computer |
Description | Additional information |
IP address | Network address of the external computer |
Access |
The control permits network access without confirmation. The control asks for confirmation upon a network access attempt. You can choose whether to permit or block the access once or always. The control does not permit any network access |
Type |
Serial interface 1 Serial interface 2 Network connection |
Active | If a connection is active, the control displays a green circle. If a connection is inactive, the control displays a gray circle. |
Notes
- In the machine parameter allowDisable (no. 129202) the machine manufacturer defines whether the Host computer operation toggle switch is available.
- In the optional machine parameter denyAllConnections (no. 123403) the machine manufacturer defines whether the control permits computer-specific connections.