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 Introduction

This manual is a guide for users of NC Explorer for the Mitsubishi CNC M700V, M70V, M700 and M70 Series.
This manual explains how to operate the NC Explorer, so read this thoroughly before using.
Fully understand "Precautions for Safety" on the next page to use the Mitsubishi CNC M700V, M70V, M700
and M70 Series safely.

Details described in this manual:

CAUTION
For items described as "Restrictions" or "Usable State" in this manual, the instruction manual issued by the
machine tool builder takes precedence over this manual.
Items that are not described in this manual must be interpreted as "not possible".
This manual is written on the assumption that all option functions are added. Confirm the specifications
issued by the machine tool builder before use.
Some screens and functions may differ depending on each NC system (or version), and some functions
may not be possible. Please confirm the specifications before use.
 Precautions for Safety

Always read the specifications issued by the machine tool builder, this manual, related manuals and attached
documents before installation, operation, programming, maintenance or inspection to ensure correct use.
Understand this numerical controller, safety items and cautions before using the unit.
This manual ranks the safety precautions into "DANGER", "WARNING" and "CAUTION".

When the user may be subject to imminent fatalities or major injuries if handling is
DANGER mistaken.

When the user may be subject to fatalities or major injuries if handling is mistaken.
WARNING

When the user may be subject to injuries or when property damage may occur if
CAUTION handling is mistaken.

Note that even items ranked as " CAUTION", may lead to major results depending on the situation. In any
case, important information that must always be observed is described.

DANGER

Not applicable in this manual.

WARNING

Not applicable in this manual.

CAUTION
1. Items related to product and manual
If the descriptions relating to the "restrictions" and "allowable conditions" conflict between this
manual and the machine tool builder's instruction manual‚ the latter has priority over the former.
The operations to which no reference is made in this manual should be considered impossible.
This manual is compiled on the assumption that your machine is provided with all optional
functions. Confirm the functions available for your machine before proceeding to operation by
referring to the specification issued by the machine tool builder.
In some NC system versions‚ there may be cases that different pictures appear on the screen‚
the machine operates in a different way on some function is not activated.
 Disposal

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 Contents

1. OUTLINE .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 What is NC Explorer?................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Specification of NC Explorer ...................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.1 Device configuration of NC Explorer ............................................................................................................... 2
1.2.2 Screen specification of NC Explorer ............................................................................................................... 3
1.2.3 Data operated with NC Explorer ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.4 Function list..................................................................................................................................................... 6
2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP............................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Operating Environment of NC Explorer ...................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Procedure of Initial Installation ................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Procedure of Upgrade Installation ............................................................................................................................ 10
2.4 Uninstallation Procedure .......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.4.1 Uninstallation procedure from Control Panel ................................................................................................ 11
2.4.2 Uninstallation procedure from NCExplorer.exe ............................................................................................. 13
2.5 Exceptions Settings for Firewall ............................................................................................................................... 14
2.5.1 Following the message dialogue................................................................................................................... 14
2.5.2 Using the Control Panel ................................................................................................................................ 16
3. HOW TO USE NC EXPLORER .......................................................................................................................................... 20
3.1 How to Start NC Explorer ......................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2 NC Device Setting .................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.1 Searching NC devices .................................................................................................................................. 21
3.2.2 Registering subnet information ..................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.3 Registering NCs on subnet group ................................................................................................................. 23
3.2.4 Editing subnet information ............................................................................................................................ 25
3.2.5 Deleting registered subnet ............................................................................................................................ 26
3.2.6 Edit NC device information ........................................................................................................................... 27
3.2.7 Deleting NC device information .................................................................................................................... 28
3.2.8 Showing folder and file information ............................................................................................................... 29
3.2.9 Inputting password........................................................................................................................................ 30
3.3 Operating Files ......................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.3.1 Copying a file ................................................................................................................................................ 31
3.3.2 Deleting a file ................................................................................................................................................ 32
3.3.3 Changing a file name .................................................................................................................................... 33
3.3.4 Creating a folder ........................................................................................................................................... 34
3.3.5 Deleting a folder............................................................................................................................................ 35
3.3.6 Operating objects.......................................................................................................................................... 36
APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Appendix 1 Message List ............................................................................................................................................... 37
Appendix 2 Shortcut Key List ......................................................................................................................................... 40
Appendix 3 Restrictions.................................................................................................................................................. 41
 1. OUTLINE
1.1 What is NC Explorer?

1. OUTLINE

This chapter explains the outline of NC Explorer.

1.1 What is NC Explorer?

“NC Explorer” enables the host PC’s Explorer connected to NCs to operate the NCs’ machining
data files via Ethernet.

Fig. 1-1 NC Explorer’s screen

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1.2 Specification of NC Explorer

1.2 Specification of NC Explorer

1.2.1 Device configuration of NC Explorer

The device configuration of NC Explorer is as follows.

The network environment and device configuration which is covered by this system is as in Fig.1-2.
Targets of file operation are NCs on the same subnet as the host PC’s, and NCs on a different
subnet.

Host PC
File operation
NC Explorer

Router

Subnet A Subnet B

NC01 NC02 NC03

NC control unit
・・・

NCs on a different subnet are

also covered
NC display

Fig. 1-2 Network environment and device configuration

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1.2.2 Screen specification of NC Explorer

The screen of NC Explorer is as in Fig. 1-3.

(1)
Fig. 1-3 NC Explorer’s screen structure
(2)
(3)

(4)

Table 1-1 Screen structure

(6)
(7)

(9)
(5)

(8)

Fig. 1-3 NC Explorer’s screen structure

Table 1-1 Screen structure

Name Outline
1 Menu Explorer’s menu
2 Tool bar Explorer’s tool bar
3 Address bar Explorer’s menu
4 Tree view In the tree of the desktop, MITSUBISHI CNC Network group NCs
will be shown.
5 File view Selected NC device’s files/folders are shown.
6 MITSUBISHI CNC NC device group connected to the host PC, and whose files are
Network to be operated by NC Explorer. (*)
7 NC device NC device which is a target of file operation by NC Explorer.
8 Subnet Subnet which is a target of file operation by NC Explorer.
9 Directory NC device’s folder which is a target of file operation by NC
Explorer.
* For Windows7, "MITSUBISHI CNC Network" will not be displayed in the initial state. Right-click
the tree view to display the context menu and select "Show all folder" to display MITSUBISHI CNC
Network.

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1.2 Specification of NC Explorer

1.2.3 Data operated with NC Explorer

NC Explorer handles the data of MITSUBISHI CNC Network group.

See Table 1-2 for the contextual menu when an object is selected and right-clicked.

Table 1-2 List of contextual menu

Object to select Menu item Detail

“MITSUBISHI CNC “Unfold” or “Fold” Unfold or fold the hierarchical tree.
Network” group
Subnet group/NC device “Unfold” or “Fold” Unfold or fold the hierarchical tree.
“Edit…” Edit registered subnet/NC information.

“Delete” Delete a registered subnet.

“Copy” Copy the selected folder on the clipboard.
“Copy to PC” Not available.
Folder “Unfold” or “Fold” Unfold or fold the hierarchical tree.
“Edit…” Change the selected folder’s name of DS/HD.
“Delete” Delete the selected folder of DS/HD.
“Copy” Copy the selected folder on the clipboard.
“Copy to PC” Copy the selected folder in the [CNC Copy Files]
folder of the host PC.
File view “New…” Create a folder under the current folder.

“Paste” Paste the clipboard’s file on the current folder.

“Version” Show NC Explorer’s version.

File “Edit…” Change the selected file’s name.

“Delete” Delete the selected file.

“Copy” Copy the selected file on the clipboard.

“Copy to PC” Copy the selected file in the [CNC Copy Files] folder
of the host PC.

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1.2 Specification of NC Explorer

Files which are handled by NC Explorer are as in Table 1-3.

Table 1-3 File list

○: Available ×: Unavailable
Folder name File name Description Edit Paste Copy
Delete Copy to
PC
CNC PRG USER - Machining program ○ ○ ○
Memory PRM ALL.PRM Parameter × × ○
AUXAXIS.PRM Auxiliary axis parameter × × ○
DEVICENT.PRM Device net parameter × × ○
LAD USERPLC.LAD User PLC ladder × × ○
DAT (*2) COMMON.VAR Common variable × ○ ○
TOOL.OFS Tool offset data × ○ ○
TLIFE.TLF Tool life management data × ○ ○
SRAM.BIN SRAM data × × ○
WORK.OFS Workpiece offset data × ○ ○
TOOLMNG.DAT Tool management data × ○ ○
DEVOPEN.DAT Device open data × ○ ○
SRAMOPEN.DAT SRAM open data × ○ ○
RNAVI.DAT Rnavi data × ○ ○
LOG NCSAMP.CSV Sampling data × × ○
TRACK.MNT MELDAS-NET data × × ○
ALLLOG.LOG Log data (All log) × × ○
KEYLOG.LOG Log data (Key log) × × ○
DS ○ ○ ○
HD (*1) ○ ○ ○
*1 Shown when connected to M700/M700VW Series.
*2 A message requiring restart will be displayed to files in DAT directory when in PR state,

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1.2 Specification of NC Explorer

1.2.4 Function list

NC Explorer’s functions are as in Table 1-4.

Table 1-4 Function list

Function Outline
Searching NCs Search NC devices on the same subnet as the host PC’s and
NC devices on registered subnets.
Registering subnets From the dialogue box, register the network information
(subnet address, subnet mask, gateway address) of NC
devices on a subnet which is different from the host PC.
Setting NC device information Set an NC to connect by specifying the NC No. and port No.
for each NC device’s IP address.
Showing folder/file information Show an NC device’s folder/file information.
Copying a file Copy an NC device’s file.
Deleting a file Delete an NC device’s file.
Changing a file name Change an NC device’s file name.
Creating/Deleting a folder Create/Delete an NC device’s folder.

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2.1 Operating Environment of NC Explorer

2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP

2.1 Operating Environment of NC Explorer

The system environment necessary for the operation of NC Explorer is shown below.

OS Windows XP SP2 or better

Windows Vista SP1 or better
Windows7(*)
CPU Pentium III 600MHz or better 32bit processor
In the case of Windows Vista, 800MHz or better (1GHz or better is
recommended)
In the case of Windows7, 1GHz or better 32bit (x86) processor
Memory 64MB minimum
In the case of Windows Vista, 512MB or better (1GB or better is
recommended)
In the case of Windows7, 1GB or better
Screen SVGA or better
Connected NC M700VS Series, M700VW Series, M700 Series,
M70V Series, M70 Series
* In public network mode, exceptions setting must be made for the Windows Firewall. Refer to "2. 5
Exceptions Settings for Firewall".

2.2 Procedure of Initial Installation

(1) Double-click Setup.exe.

The setup screen appears. Push “Next”.

Fig. 2-1 Setup screen

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(2) The license agreement appears.

Carefully read it, and push “Yes”.
If you select “No” (Not agree), installation of NC Explorer will be terminated.

Fig. 2-2 License agreement screen

(3) The customer information screen appears.

Enter the user name and company name, then push “Next”.

Fig. 2-3 Customer information screen

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(4) The installation mode selection screen appears.

Select between “User mode” and “Administrator mode”, and push “Next”.

Fig. 2-4 Installation mode selection screen

(5) The screen to select where to install the application appears.

If you wish to change the location to install, push “Browse” to select the location.
After setting the location, push “Next”.

Fig. 2-5 Screen to select where to install

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(6) The location’s information appears. After confirming it, push “Next”.
(If you wish to change the setting, push “Back”.)
Setup starts.

Fig. 2-6 Installation location information screen

(7) When installation successfully finishes, the complete screen will appear.
If a window confirming overwriting the environment setup files appears, select “Yes.”
Push “Finish”.

Fig. 2-7 Installation complete screen

2.3 Procedure of Upgrade Installation

First, uninstall the older version, then install the new version.

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2.4 Uninstallation Procedure

2.4 Uninstallation Procedure

In order to uninstall NC Explorer, carry out from Control Panel, or double-click NCExplorer.exe.

2.4.1 Uninstallation procedure from Control Panel

(1) Select [Start]-[Control Panel]-[Add or Remove Programs].

The “Add or Remove Programs” screen appears.
From among the list, select NC Explorer, and push “Remove”.

Fig. 2-8 Add or remove programs screen

(2) The “Setup maintenance” screen appears.

Select “Remove”, and push “Next”.

Fig. 2-9 Setup maintenance screen

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(3) The “Confirm Uninstall” screen will appear.

When you push “OK”, uninstallation will start.
(If you push “Cancel”, the screen will return to “Setup maintenance”.)

Fig. 2-10 Screen to confirm deleting a file

(4) When uninstallation finishes, the complete screen will appear.

Push “Finish”.

Fig. 2-11 Uninstallation complete screen

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2.4.2 Uninstallation procedure from NCExplorer.exe

(1) The “Setup maintenance” screen appears.

Select “Remove”, and push “Next”.

Fig. 2-12 Setup maintenance screen

(2) The “Confirm Uninstall” screen will appear.

When you push “OK”, uninstallation will start.
(If you push “Cancel”, the screen will return to “Setup maintenance”.)

Fig. 2-13 Screen to confirm deleting a file

(3) When uninstallation finishes, the complete screen will appear.

Push “Finish”.

Fig. 2-14 Uninstallation complete screen

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2.5 Exceptions Settings for Firewall

2.5 Exceptions Settings for Firewall

When NC explorer is operating in Windows7 Public Network mode, exceptions must be added to
the Firewall.

There are two methods for creating Firewall Exceptions.

- Follow message dialogue
- Use Windows Firewall in the Control Panel

2.5.1 Following the message dialogue

(1) Select MITSUBISHI CNC Network

(2) User Account Control warning dialog box will be displayed.

Click [OK].

(3) Explorer’s [Windows Security Alert] dialog will be displayed.

Verify the Public networks box is checked and click [Allow access] to exit.

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(4) Again, select MITSUBISHI CNC Network.

(5) Select NC Unit.

(6) [Windows Security Alert] dialog of modalrecv will be displayed.

Verify the Public networks box is checked and click [Allow access] to exit.

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2.5.2 Using the Control Panel

(1) Click [Start] – [Control Panel].

The Control Panel will be displayed.
Select System and Security.

(2) Select [Allow a program through Windows Firewall] in the Windows Firewall menu.

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(3) [Allowed Programs] screen will be displayed.

Click [Change Settings].

(4) The list of Allowed Programs and features will become active.
Click [Allow another program].

(5) [Add a program] screen will be displayed.

Click [Browse].

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(6) Select the explorer in C:¥Windows and click [Open].

(7) Also click [Allow another program] in [Allowed Programs] screen.

Click [Browse] in [Add a program] screen.

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(8) Select modalrecv in the folder where the NC Explorer is installed (Default: C:¥Program
Files¥melpcnc) and click [Open].

(9) On [Allowed Programs] screen, verify the boxes of Windows Explorer and modalrecv, and their
Public boxes are checked. Click [OK] to exit.

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3.1 How to Start NC Explorer

3. HOW TO USE NC EXPLORER

This chapter explains how to use NC Explorer.

3.1 How to Start NC Explorer

Double-click the “MITSUBISHI CNC Network” icon on the desktop of Windows.

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3.2 NC Device Setting

3.2 NC Device Setting

3.2.1 Searching NC devices

The NCs on the same subnet as the host PC’s are automatically searched and shown under
“MITSUBISHI CNC Network” of Explorer when you click “MITSUBISHI CNC Network”.

Fig. 3-1 How NC devices are shown

* For Windows7, "MITSUBISHI CNC Network" will not be displayed in the initial state. Right-click
the tree view to display the context menu and select "All folder" to display MITSUBISHI CNC
Network.

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3.2.2 Registering subnet information

Start the registration screen

Right-click on “MITSUBISHI CNC Network” of Explorer. Right-click the file view, and select
“New…”.

Fig. 3-2 Starting the registration screen

Register the information of a subnet which is different from the host PC’s.
In the registration screen (see Fig. 3-3), enter the network information (see Table 3-1 for details) of
the subnet which is different from the host PC’s.

Fig. 3-3 Subnet registration screen

Table 3-1 Subnet information

Setting item What to set

NAME Set the subnet name to register arbitrarily.
ADDRESS Set the address of the subnet on which the NC you wish to include exists.
The last value is always 0.
MASK Set the mask value of the subnet on which the NC you wish to include exists.
GATEWAY Set the gateway address of the subnet on which the NC you wish to include
exists.

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3.2.3 Registering NCs on subnet group

After registering a subnet which is different from the host PC’s, register the NCs on the subnet to
access them.

Start the NC registration screen

Select the subnet on Explorer, and right-click on the file view, then select “New…”.

Fig. 3-4 NC registration screen

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Register the NCs on the subnet.

Enter the information of the NC device (see Table 3-2 for details) on the subnet which is different
from host PC’s in the registration screen (See Fig. 3-5).

Fig. 3-5 NC device information registration screen

Table 3-2 NC device information

Setting item What to set

ADDRESS Set the net address of the NC you wish to include.
NAME Set the name of the NC to register.
When not set, the NC’s net address will be set.

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3.2.4 Editing subnet information

Start the edit screen

Right-click on the subnet group to edit, and select “Edit”.

Fig. 3-6 Starting the edit screen

Edit the subnet information.

Correct the registered subnet network information (see 3-1 for details) on the edit screen (see Fig.
3-7). When changing the subnet address, subnet mask, and gateway, it is required to delete all
the NCs registered.

Fig. 3-7 Subnet edit screen

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3.2.5 Deleting registered subnet

Delete the registered subnet

Right-click on the subnet group to delete, and select “Delete”.
In order to delete a registered subnet, it is required to delete all the NC devices of the subnet.

Fig. 3-8 Deleting a registered subnet

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3.2.6 Edit NC device information

Start the edit screen

Right-click on the NC device to edit, and select “Edit”.

Fig. 3-9 Starting the edit screen

Edit the NC device information

Correct the registered NC information on the edit screen (see Fig. 3-10). It is possible to edit an
NC on the host PC, however, what is changeable is only NC name.

Fig. 3-10 NC device information edit screen

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3.2.7 Deleting NC device information

Right-click on the NC device to delete, and select “Delete”. An NC on the host PC cannot be
deleted.

Fig. 3-11 Deleting an NC device

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3.2.8 Showing folder and file information

Tree view of NC device and folder, and file information

In the left area of Explorer, subnet groups, NCs, and folders are shown in a tree view. The content
of the selected object in the tree (subnet group, NC, folder) is shown in the right area of Explorer.
See Table 3-3 for what will be shown in the right area when each object is selected.

Fig. 3-12 Tree view of NCs and folders

Table 3-3 Shown items by each selected object

Selected What is shown in the file What is shown in the column

object view
MITSUBISHI ・ Subnet group ・ Name (Subnet name. If subnet name is not registered,
CNC subnet address.)
Network ・ NC device ・ Name (Unit name. If unit name is not registered, serial
No.)
Subnet ・ NC device ・ Name (Unit name. If unit name is not registered, serial
group No.)
NC device ・ Folder ・ Name
Folder ・ Folder ・ Name
・ File ・ Size
・ Type
The file types correspond with extensions.

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3.2.9 Inputting password

In order for NC Explorer to access the memory device of an NC display, user verification is required.
If you attempt to open a directory on the HD (by double-click, or by unfolding of contextual menu,
etc.), password input will be requested.

Fig. 3-13 Inputting the password

The password which is input will be stored in the registry for each NC device, so password input will
be omitted from the next time.

Table 3-4 Password information

Setting item What to set

User ID "Administrator" (Default value)
Password “CNC” (Default value)
When shipped from the plant, the default value is set.
Contact with your MTB for details.

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3.3 Operating Files

3.3 Operating Files

3.3.1 Copying a file

Right-click on the file (or folder) to copy, and select “Copy”. Then in the right area of the screen of
NC Explorer, right-click and select “Paste”. The file will be transferred.

Fig. 3-14 Copying using the copy & paste operation

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3.3.2 Deleting a file

Right-click on the file to delete, and select “Delete”.

Fig. 3-15 Deleting using the contextual menu

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3.3.3 Changing a file name

Right-click on the file to rename, and select “Edit”.

Then input the new name in the file naming dialog box (See Fig.3-17).

Fig. 3-16 Changing a file name

Fig. 3-17 File naming dialog box

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3.3.4 Creating a folder

In the right area of the screen, right-click and select “New…”.

Then input the folder name to create in the folder naming dialog box (See Fig. 3-19).

Fig. 3-18 Creating a folder

Fig. 3-19 Folder naming dialog box

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3.3.5 Deleting a folder

Right-click on the folder to delete, and select “Delete”.

Fig. 3-20 Deleting a folder

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3.3.6 Operating objects

Target objects of file operation are as in Table 3-5.

Table 3-5 Target objects of file operation

File operation Target object

Copying a file [Copying from host PC to NC (CNC_Memory)]
・ File to which the host PC’s Windows can access

[Copying from host PC to NC (DS/HD folder)]

・ File/Folder to which the host PC’s Windows can access

[Copying from NC to host PC]

・ File/Folder in the CNC_Memory folder of NC control unit
・ File/Folder in the DS folder of NC control unit
・ File/Folder in the HD folder of NC display

[Copying from one NC to another NC]

・ File/Folder in the CNC_Memory folder of NC control unit
・ File/Folder in the DS folder of NC control unit

Deleting a file ・ User file in the CNC_Memory folder of NC control unit

・ File in the DS folder of NC control unit
・ File in the HD folder of NC display

Changing a file name ・ User file in the NC memory of control unit

・ File in the CF card of control unit
・ File in the shared folder of display

Creating a directory ・ In the DS folder of NC control unit

・ In the HD folder of NC display

Deleting a directory ・ Folder in the DS folder of NC control unit

・ Folder in the HD folder of NC display

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Appendix 1 Message List

APPENDIX

The followings are references to use NC Explorer. Refer below upon necessity.

Appendix 1 Message List

Messages shown during using NC Explorer and their descriptions are as follows.

Message Description
This folder already contains A file with a duplicate name exists.
a file called “File Name”.
Would you like to replace Specify a name not duplicate.
the existing file ?
Some files already exist in Files with duplicate names exist.
this folder.
Would you like to replace Specify names not duplicate.
them?
Cannot copy “File Name” : File copy failed.
Access is denied. Folder copy failed.
Make sure the disk is not
full or write-protected and
that the file is not currently
in use.
This folder already contains A duplicate folder name found at attempting copying the
a folder named “ Folder folder.
Name”.
If the files in the existing Specify a name not duplicate.
folder you are moving
copying they will be
replaced. Do you still want
to move or copy the
folder ?
Are you sure you want to Making sure of deleting the file.
delete “File Name” ?
Cannot delete “File Name” : Deleting the file failed.
Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not
full or write-protected and
that the file is not currently
in use.
Cannot rename “File A duplicate file name found at attempting changing the file
Name” : A file with the name.
name you specified already
exists. Specify a different Specify a name not duplicate.
file name.

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Appendix 1 Message List

Message Description
A file name cannot contain The input name contains an illegal character.
any of the following
characters.
CNC network group is An error occurred during getting the tree structure.
experiencing read problem.
Please try again later.
Cannot create “Folder CNC
Name” : Access is denied. Creating the file/folder failed.
Make sure the disk is not
full or write-protected.
Cannot rename “File CNC
Name” : Access is denied. Changing the name of the file/folder failed.
Make sure the disk is not
full or write-protected and
that the file us not currently
in use.
It is not possible to copy it to CNC
this kind of resource. Copying to an object which is not allowed by the
specification was attempted. (Data protection key, edit
lock B/C, etc.)
It is not possible to copy Copying to an object which is not allowed by the PCNC
them to this kind of specification was attempted.
resource. (Data protection key, edit lock B/C, etc.)

It is not emptiness in the CNC

folder. Deleting a not empty folder was attempted.

Delete the folder after emptying it.

Mandatory option ××××× is CNC
missing. A required item is missing.
A file with the name you CNC
specified already exists. Creating a file/folder failed due to the duplicate name.
Specify a different file
name. Specify a name not duplicate.
Are you sure you want to Making sure of deleting more than one file.
delete these □ items ?
“CNC Name” is not A verification error occurred during logging-in to the NC
accessible. You might not device’s HD folder.
have permission to use this
network resource.
This specified subnet The subnet address and mask input during subnet
already exists. registration already exist.
A fatal error occurred while During copying files, the copy processing of a file failed.
performing the data
transfer.

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Appendix 1 Message List

Message Description
PR:Turn the NC power ON PR is displayed.
again. Turn the NC power ON again.
Executing automatic Operating automatically.
operation

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 APPENDIX
Appendix 2 Shortcut Key List

Appendix 2 Shortcut Key List

The shortcut keys that can be used with NC Explorer are shown below.
Keyboard operation Description
Showing menu
[Ctrl] + [E] Shows the search menu in the tree view area.
[Ctrl] + [F] Shows the search menu in the tree view area.
[Ctrl] + [H] Shows the history menu in the tree view area.
[Ctrl] + [I] Shows the bookmark menu in the tree view area.
[F3] Shows the search menu in the tree view area.
Unfolding tree (Reading object)

[Ctrl + [R] Shows the refreshed information.

[F5] Shows the refreshed information.
Ten key “*” Shows all the sub-folders of the selected folder as tree view.
Ten key “+” Unfolds the tree.
Arrow (Æ) Unfolds the tree.
Copying
[Ctrl] + [C] Carries out copy.
Pasting
[Ctrl] + [V] Carries out paste.
[Shift] + [Insert] Carries out paste.
Opening (Executing)
[Enter] on a folder type Opens the folder.
item
Deleting
[Delete] Deletes completely.
[Shift] + [Delete] Deletes completely.
Contextual menu
[Shift] + [F10] Opens each function’s contextual menu.

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Appendix 3 Restrictions

Appendix 3 Restrictions

Target NCs of file input/output are Mitsubishi CNC M700V/M70V/M700/M70 Series.

Restrictions in operation are as follows.

List of restrictions in operation

Restriction Description
Single-click on a file name The file name cannot be changed.
Double-click on an item (other Not available.
than folder)
Drag & drop by the mouse’s left Copy is carried out.
button with [Shift] pushed
Drag & drop by the mouse’s left Copy is carried out.
button with [Ctrl]+[Shift] pushed
Drag & drop by the mouse’s left Copy is carried out.
button with [Alt] pushed
Drag & drop by the mouse’s left Even if an item under the CNC network group is dropped on an
button onto an application icon application icon on the desktop, the application will not start.
Drag & drop by the mouse’s right Nothing is carried out.
button Note that in the case of Windows XP, copy is carried out with a
drag & drop by the mouse’s right button.
Drag & drop Drag & drop is not available for the following cases.
・ Drag & drop of a file/folder from a HD to another HD
・ Drag & drop of a folder from the NC to CNC_Memory
・ Drag & drop of a folder from the host PC to CNC_Memory
Keyboard operation [Ctrl]+[B] Not available with Windows Vista.
Keyboard operation [Ctrl]+[E] In the case of Windows Vista,Windows7, the focus moves to the
search box.
Keyboard operation [Ctrl]+[F] In the case of Windows Vista, the search folder is opened.
In the case of Windows7, the focus moves to the search box
(same as [Ctrl]+[E]) .
Keyboard operation [Ctrl]+[H] Not available with Windows Vista,Windows7.
Keyboard operation [Ctrl]+[I] Not available with Windows Vista,Windows7.
Keyboard operation [F3] In the case of Windows Vista, the search folder is opened.
In the case of Windows7, the focus moves to the search box
(same as [Ctrl]+[E]) .
Keyboard operation [Ctrl]+[X] Same as [Ctrl]+[C].
Keyboard operation [Ctrl]+[Z] Not available.
Keyboard operation [Enter] on an Not available.
item (other than folder)
Keyboard operation [Alt]+[Enter] Property will not be shown.
Keyboard operation [F2] Name cannot be changed.
List view display Not classified into folder/file.
List view display Even if “Delete” or “Copy” is carried out by other than contextual
menu, the display will not be refreshed.
Contextual menu Shows the standard menu on the “MITSUBISHI CNC Network”
desktop.
Contextual menu When right-click is done without selecting a file/folder, the
standard menu will be also shown.
Graying out indication The following items won’t be grayed out.
・ “Rename” and “Property” in the menu bar
・ “Copy To Folder…” in the edit menu
・ “Undo”, “Property” and “Cut” of the tool buttons
Copying from NC to host PC Possible to copy to a specified folder by “Copy To PC”.
Copy to the NC device If writing fails due to memory capacity limitation or other, a file
whose name starts with ~ will be left in the directory. Delete
these files by hand. (G4 or later)

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Date of revision Manual No. Revision details

Aug. 2008 IB(NA)-1500904-* First edition created. (NC Explorer)

Oct. 2009 IB(NA)-1500904-A Contents were revised to correspond to NC Explorer software version A1.
Contents were revised to be compatible with Windows Vista.
Contents were revised to correspond to Mitsubishi CNC M700V/70 Series
software version F5.
Jan. 2010 IB(NA)-1500904-B Contents were revised to correspond to NC Explorer software version A2.
Contents were revised to correspond to Mitsubishi CNC M700/M70 Series
software version F6.
Contents were revised to correspond to Mitsubishi CNC M700V/M70V Series
software version G0.
Jan. 2011 IB(NA)-1500904-C Contents were revised to correspond to Windows7.
Contents were revised to support writing CNC memory to DAT folder.

- Revised the following chapters.

1.2.2 Screen specification of NC Explorer
2.1 Operating Environment of NC Explorer
3.2.1 Searching NC devices
3.3.6 Operating objects
Appendix 1 Message List
Appendix 3 Restrictions

- Added the following chapter

2.5 Exceptions Settings for Firewall
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