Setting Up Okuma THiNC API for Integrated Machine Monitoring

Okuma THiNC Monitoring Configuration

Configuring Okuma THiNC

How to add an Okuma Machine

The Okuma thinc api and thinc startup service must be installed prior to installing FactoryWiz onto the Okuma CNC.

Getting the right files

We need to know the api version for each Okuma you have so we can send you the correct installation files:

  1. CONTROL + Escape (key looks like ///). This will display the windows start menu.
  2. Expand the windows system tray in the bottom right of the screen to show the green API icon.
  3. Double click the green icon to reveal the API version. 
  4. Send this API version to us.

If you do not see the green icon, you might not have the api installed, in this case please contact Okuma. 

Once you receive the files from us:

 

·      On the FactoryWiz server or webpage.

o   Add your new machine by going to CONFIG > Machine > add new machine (name important, it must be identical to that in the application on the CNC)

                            o   Allocate a license to it in the licensing screen. CONFIG > Machine > Add > Type = Okuma

o   Save the files received from FactoryWiz onto a USB stick. Insert the USB with the new files on into the control.

·      On the CNC control: 

o   CONTROL + Escape (key looks like ///).

o   Open windows explorer, create a new folder called FactoryWiz on the C Drive.

o   Paste the files from the USB into the new folder C:\FactoryWiz

o   Open “Okuma Config.exe” as an administrator (Run as Admin).


o   Set the CNC name identical what it was set to in FactoryWiz.

o   Set the IP address of the FactoryWiz server

o   Set machine type and whether you want to collect the CNC program name from the program*

o   Click save.

o   Click Install service and then Start service.

o   Task Complete.

 

A lot of customers prefer to DPRNT the Part ID from the program, see the FactoryWiz User Manual for further information on Okuma DPRNT, there are more examples there.


Example near the header of the program:
FWRITC MD1:DPRNT.TXT;A 
PUT 'P-PART ID HERE'
PUT $0A

WRITE C 
CLOSE C 

 This example will print P-PART ID HERE to a text file in the MD1 folder that FactoryWiz will process and set the Part ID.