BNP-B2192∗ (ENG)

MELDASMAGIC MONITOR
OPERATION MANUAL
MELDASMAGIC is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA.
The other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of the respective companies.
 Introduction
This operation manual is a guide for using the "MELDASMAGIC Monitor".
The "MELDASMAGIC Monitor" is software that carries out NC screen operations.

This manual describes the "MELDASMAGIC Monitor" starting method, and usage, etc.

The NC operation is described in the instruction manuals below.

(1) MELDAS64D/64M Operation Manual
An explanation manual for the MELDAS64D/64M operation and screen function.
(2) MELDAS64L/64G Operation Manual
An explanation manual for the MELDAS64L/64G operation and screen function.

Before using each NC function, read either (1) or (2) above along with this explanation
manual. To safely use the MELDASMAGIC Series, thoroughly study the "Precautions for
Safety" on the next page.

Descriptions used in this manual

CAUTION

For items described as "Restrictions" and "Usable State" etc., the instruction
manual issued by the maker takes precedence over this manual.
Items not described in this manual must be interpreted as "Not Possible".
This instruction manual has been written on the assumption that all options are
provided. Check the specifications issued by the machine maker before starting
use.
Some screens and functions may differ or may not be used depending on the NC
system version.
 Precautions for Safety
Always read the specifications issued by the machine maker, this manual, related
manuals and enclosed documents before starting installation, operation, programming,
maintenance or inspections to ensure correct use. Thoroughly understand the basics,
safety information and precautions of this numerical controller before using the unit.
The safety precautions are ranked as "DANGER", "WARNING" and "CAUTION" in this
manual.

When there is a great risk that the user could be subject to

DANGER
fatalities or serious injuries if handling is mistaken.

When the user could be subject to fatalities or serious injuries if

WARNING handling is mistaken.

When the user could be subject to injuries or when physical

CAUTION damage could occur if handling is mistaken.

Note that even if the item is ranked as " CAUTION", incorrect handling could lead to
serious results. Important information is described in all cases, so please observe the
items.

DANGER
Not applicable in this manual.

WARNING
Not applicable in this manual.

CAUTION
Items related to product and manual
For items described as "Restrictions" or "Usable State" in this manual, the
instruction manual issued by the machine maker takes precedence over this
manual.
Items not described in this manual must be interpreted as "not possible".
This manual is written on the assumption that all option functions are added.
Refer to the specifications issued by the machine maker before starting use.
Some screens and functions may differ or may not be usable depending on the
NC version.
1. Outline
The MELDASMAGIC Monitor is software that carries out NC screen operations. By using this software,
it is possible to edit the machining program, set various offsets and parameters, etc., and display the
diagnosis information, etc.

Personal computer main unit

WIndows
Setting and display of:
Machining program
Various offsets
Parameters, etc. MELDASMAGIC Monitor
NC Card

Machining program
Various offsets
Input device
Parameters, etc.

Fig. 1-1 MELDASMAGIC Monitor functions

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2. Starting/Quitting the MELDASMAGIC Monitor
2.1 Starting the MELDASMAGIC Monitor
To start the MELDASMAGIC Monitor, select [Programs]-[MELDASMAGIC]-[MELDASMAGIC Monitor]
from the [Start] menu, as shown in "Fig. 2-1 MELDASMAGIC Monitor Start Screen".

G The explanations in this manual are assuming that the installation is following the Setup
Instruction Manual. Start methods differ according to the installation method.
G This manual explains the basic Windows application as keyboard operations, but operation is
also possible with a pointing device such as a mouse.

Fig. 2-1 MELDASMAGIC Monitor Start Screen

The key operation is explained below.
Simultaneously press the [Ctrl] key + the [Esc] key, and select the [Start] button.
The Start menu appears. Select [MELDASMAGIC Monitor] with the [Arrow] keys. ( ).
Press the [Enter] key, and start the [MELDASMAGIC Monitor].

CAUTION
(1) If the NC Card and the API Runtime software are not installed correctly, the MELDASMAGIC
Monitor will not start. Refer to the "Setup Instruction Manual" for information on installing the
NC Card.
(2) The MELDASMAGIC Monitor is displayed with the "SYSTEM Font" when started the first time.
Following section "3.2 Changing the Fonts", select either "Courier New" for an English
environment, "MS Mincho" for a Japanese environment, etc.
(3) The MELDASMAGIC Monitor cannot start while other programs are running.

2.2 Quitting the MELDASMAGIC Monitor

Quit by selecting [File]-[Exit] from the menu on the MELDASMAGIC Monitor
screen.
The key operation is explained below.
Simultaneously press the [Alt] key and the [F] key to validate the menu [File].
Press the [ ] arrow key, select [Exit], and then press the [Enter] key.

Fig. 2-2 Quit Screen of the

MELDASMAGIC Monitor

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3. MELDASMAGIC Monitor display section
3.1 MELDASMAGIC Monitor screen
When the MELDASMAGIC Monitor is started, the screen shown in "Fig. 3-1 MELDASMAGIC Monitor
Screen" will appear.

Fig. 3-1 MELDASMAGIC Monitor Screen

(1) The NC function selection keys are assigned to the (3) Windows menu
personal computer function keys F7~F12. [File] .......... Quit the application
[Screen]..... The screen size and font can be
F7 F8 F9 F10 F11
F12- changed
MONI TOOL EDIT DIAGN
SFG F0
TOR PARAM MDI IN/OUT

(4) Displays the mounted NC Card. The card No. of

(2) The MELDASMAGIC trademark and software the presently displayed screen is highlighted.
version are displayed. Change the displayed NC Card with the F6 function
key.

Guide display area (1)

NC screen display area

Guide display area (2)

(5) Displays the NC status. [Ready (Operation possible), Not Ready (Operation not possible), Not
Reply (Communication stopped)]
(6) Shows the NC reset and data edit keys, etc.
(7) F1~F5 correspond to each menu of the NC display area.

(8) The NC various function screen appears. The menu appears in the lowest line.

CAUTION
Mouse operation in the guide display area (1), (2), and NC screen display area is not possible.

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3.2 Changing the font
The display font can be changed with the MELDASMAGIC Monitor.

(1) To change the font, select [Screen]-[Font...] from the menu of the
MELDASMAGIC Monitor screen.

The key operation is explained below.

Simultaneously press the [Alt] key + the [S] key to validate the
menu [Screen]. Use the [Arrow] keys ( ) to select the
menu items. Press the [Enter] key to choose an item.
Fig. 3-2 Font menu selection

(2) Select the menu [Screen]-[Font...]. When chosen (Enter key), the window in Fig. 3-3 will appear.
Select the font from the combo box, and choose with the [Enter] key.
The key operation is explained below.
Simultaneously press the [Alt] + [ ] keys to open the combo box. The fonts registered in the
personal computer will appear. Select the font required using the [Arrow] keys ( ). To
choose a font, press the [Enter] key when the [OK] button becomes active. Use the [TAB] key to
change the [OK] and [Cancel] buttons.

Fig. 3-3 Font selection dialog box

Fig. 3-4 Open the combo box with the [Alt] + [ ] keys

G The MELDASMAGIC Monitor is displayed with the SYSTEM font when started for the first time.
The recommended fonts should be reset, "Courier New" for an English environment, "MS
Mincho" for a Japanese environment.
G Some fonts may not appear correctly on the screen, depending on the font selected.
G The screen size changes according to the selected font.
G Alphabetic characters used in a Japanese display will not appear correctly. Select a Japanese
font.
G The changed font will appear when the system is restarted after the font is changed.

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3.3 Changing the screen size
The screen size can be changed with the MELDASMAGIC Monitor.

Fig. 3-5 Screen size selection

Select the screen size from the [Screen]-[Size] of the MELDASMAGIC Monitor screen menu. Screen
size can be selected from five sizes. The screen sizes that can be selected are, starting with the
smallest, "Tiny", "Small", "Medium", "Large", and "Huge".
The key operation is explained below.
Press the [Alt] key to validate the Windows menu ([File] [Screen] of Fig. 3-2). Use the [Arrow] keys (
) to move the menu items. Press the [Enter] key when the screen size is selected.

G The changed screen size will appear when the system is restarted after the screen size is
changed.
G Depending on the font, some screen sizes may not be selected. A size also may not be selected
if it is not integrated into the software.

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4. Reading the MELDAS64 Operation Manual
The MELDAS64 Operation Manual is described assuming a setting and display device as in Fig. 4-1.

READY
MITSUBISHI MONI- TOOL EDIT
TOR PARAM MDI
DIAGN
IN/OUT
SFG F0 - Function selection keys
Refer to Fig. 4-2
O N G
7 8 9
A B C
X Y Z 5 6
U V W
4 - Refer to Table 4-1
F D H 1 2 3
E L I
P Q R - 0 .
\ J K + SP ,
M S T EOB = /
( ) [ ] # *

DELETE CB
? INS CAN

SHIFT

RESET INPUT
CALC

Menu keys
Refer to Fig. 4-3
Fig. 4-1 MELDAS64 Setting and display device

The various function selection keys in the MELDAS64 Operation Manual (hereafter, M64 Operation
Manual) correspond to the function keys F7~F12 as shown in "Fig. 4-2 Function selection keys".

Function selection keys in MONI- TOOL EDIT DIAGN

SFG F0
the M64 Operation Manual TOR PARAM MDI IN / OUT

MELDASMAGIC Monitor
function selection keys F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12

Fig. 4-2 Function selection keys

The screen selected with the various function selection keys of the MELDASMAGIC Monitor can be
further defined and changed. These screens are called menu screens. They are changed with the
F1~F5 function keys and the page keys.

POSI COORDI COMMAND SEARCH MENU

M64 Operation Manual

description PREVIOUS
POSI COORDI COMMAND SEARCH MENU
NEXT
PAGE PAGE
(Example: MONITOR screen)

Key operation on the Page Page

MELDASMAGIC Monitor Down F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Up
(Personal computer keyboard)

Fig. 4-3 Menu keys

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The alphabet, number, and sign keys in the M64 Operation Manual use the corresponding keys on the
personal computer.
The special keys correspond as shown in "Table 4-1 Table of corresponding special keys".

Table 4-1 Table of corresponding special keys

M64 Operation Manual MELDASMAGIC Monitor key operation

Input key (Personal computer keyboard)
display (Example)

O O
O
A

7 7 7

A O
SHIFT A
A
M (
( SHIFT
(
SHIFT
9
0
Space SHIFT sp SPACE

EOB :
; ] ;
DELETE
DEL INS Delete

DELETE
INS SHIFT INS
Insert

CB
CB CAN
Home

CB
CAN SHIFT
CAN
Ctrl N

INPUT
INPUT CALC
Enter

INPUT
CALC SHIFT
CALC
Ctrl L

Reset RESET Esc

SHIFT Ctrl

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 Revision History
Sub-No. Date of revision Revision details
* July, 1997 First edition created.
 1996-1997 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
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