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AutoComp supports many CNC interfaces. Each interface requires different configuration parameters. Begin the configuration process by using the Select Compensation Source Machine window to select the CNC interface

"Brother Control"

The CEI Brother server resides on the same PC as AutoComp. This server must be installed and configured separately

First select and configure the Brother CNC interface in AutoComp, before configuring the CEI Brother server.

Note: If an offset cannot be written, then a retry message will be displayed. AutoComp will continue to retry until success, or until the next gage cycle is sent. If the latter, the dimension will be in an error state.

Select and Configure the CEI Brother CNC Interface

When selecting ACSource_Brother to configure, the following window is displayed:

Brother Configuration Window

1. In the CEI Brother Server IP Address and CNC Server IP Port fields, enter the server IP and port.
   1. CNC IP should be same as AutoComp PC, but can run on remote PC.
   2. Port = 11000.
2. PageTableCount of CNC is the count of offset and variable page tables of the target CNC. Page tables are selected in each dimension of a routine in the Routine Editor's Path/Tur- ret selection. Enter the number.
3. Press Apply.

Now that the CNC interface is configured, the CEI_BrotherServer can be configured.

CEI_BrotherServer Configuration

To configure the CEI Brother server:

1. Click on the blue CEI icon in the system tray.
2. Select Configure.
3. In the window that appears:
   1. Local Port should not be changed.
   2. CNC IP as set on control.
   3. CNC Port = 10000.
   4. Above information excerpted from CEI_Brother server documentation.
4. Press Accept.

ACSource_Brother is now configured.