Lower Cost Control--MachineMate Inc. - EASTEC 2002

The company will introduce its new L2 control. The new L2 control compliments the recently introduced eCNC control. The L2 control is like the eCNC in that it uses the Windows 2000 operating system, and the company's Real Time kernel uses a standard Web browser for the CNC MMI, networking and Internet connections.

The L2 is a lower cost hardware platform than the eCNC with a Celeron Processor, and it supports up to 12 axes. Stepper motors will be supported in the future. The standard Web browser makes the MMI screens more flexible, easier to develop and makes it easier to make additions or changes, according to the company.

The current controls use Visual C++ or the company's Visualizer software for screen development. The current Visualizer software can also be used for screen development on the new L2.

The L2 control is also software compatible with the company's other CNC products.

The combination of the optional modem and the standard Web browser software for the L2 MMI allows remote access capability with no added software. This remote access can be used to monitor, report, download, upload or troubleshoot the machine tool.

The MMI consists of a color TFT flat screen and keyboard that can be remote from the stainless steel IPC/CNC shell. The new slim line design comes in a vertical look that is bolted directly in place and is physically compatible with other traditional CNCs. The new L2 also comes in the

MachineMate Inc
845 S. Main St. Suite 110
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Phone (920) 907-0001, Fax (920) 907-0181