Setting up CIMCO NFS for Heidenhain

CIMCO NFS is a simple but very effective software for installation, configuration and for transmitting
files to your TNC. The Cimco NFS server is suited for Windows 9x / Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 /
2008 / 2011, Server 32 und 64Bit, Windows 7 32 and 64Bit and Windows 8.

The shared folders on the server are called exports. When a CNC machine connects to the NFS
server, it must specify which export to use. The NFS server can handle multiple exports, so it is
possible to export more than one folder on the same computer. It is also possible to export the same
folder with different export names and access rights.

Installation

You use the CIMCO NFS configuration program to set up and start the NFS server.

You must log in with administrator privileges when configuring and starting the CIMCO NFS server. On Windows NT / Windows 2000 /
XP / 2003 the server runs as a service. It is possible to start the NFS server automatically each time the computer starts.

Start the SETUP.EXE on your CD and follow the instructions on the screen.

The NFS configuration main window:

Creates a new exported folder. An exported folder can be accessed by the CNC machines via the network.

Edits the settings for the selected export.

Deletes the selected export.

Starts the NFS server and exits the NFS configuration program, saving all changes. In Windows NT / Windows
2000, the NFS server software is immediately updated, if already running, otherwise it is started as a service. In
Windows 9x, it is necessary to restart Windows to implement any changes.
 Stops the NFS server software from running, and terminates the NFS configuration program. Under Windows NT /
Windows 2000, it also removes the service.

Exits the NFS configuration program without implementing or saving any changes.

Accesses a help file, showing how the HEIDENHAIN TNC control is to be set up, for the NFS communication to
function.

Activates the HELP file.

iTNC530 (NFS protocol)

DEFINE NET

Configuration of the control for operation with an NFS server (CIMCO NFS Server). Press and then enter the code number
NET123.

ADDRESS IP address of the control

e.g.: 192.168.25.120

MASK Subnet mask of your network

e.g.: 255.255.255.0

BROADCAST Empty; or broadcast address of your network

e.g.: 192.168.25.255

ROUTER Empty; or IP address of the router

e.g.: 192.168.25.254

HOST Empty; or alias name under which the iTNC logs onto the network.
e.g.:tnc530

If you are working with a host table:

WIN 95 / 98 c:\Windows\hostsLINK
WinNT / 2000c:\Winnt\system32\drivers\etc\hostsLINK
In the "hosts" file enter the host name as follows:
192.168.180.3 tnc03 # Service TNC, Training/Prog

DOMAIN Blank; or domain name of your NC control

e.g.: tnc

Note: If you are working with a "hosts" file, you can enter the path here.
e.g.: tnc:\hosts

NAMESERVER Empty; or IP address of the DNS server

e.g.: 192.168.25.251

DEFINE MOUNT (NFS)

MOUNTDEVICE Name of the share (directory) that is to be mounted. This entry consists of the IP address of the server followed
by a colon and the export name you have defined in the CIMCO NFS Server;.
e.g.: 192.168.25.120:/send
MOUNTPOINT Alias name the control displays in the file manager. Any desired name may be entered; the maximum length is 8
characters followed by a colon. These settings are independent of the file system type:
e.g.: world:

FILESYSTEMTYPE Type of file system.

For operation on an NFS server enter "NFS".

OPTIONS Enter the packet size for data reception (rsize), data transmission (wsize), the repetitions of the Remote
Procedure Call (time0) as well as the number of repetitions (soft).
e.g.: rsize=4096,wsize=4096,time0=10,soft

AM Automount: Yes = 1 / No = 0
If AM = 1, the control connects to the drive automatically after it has been switched on.

PING

HOST IIP address of the computer you want to ping.

e.g.: 160.1.11.58

TRY Acknowledgment: HOST RESPOND

 Connection via TCP/IP exists

 No control by NFS protocol

Acknowledgment: TIMEOUT

 No connection to IP address

Check:
1. Is the TCP/IP protocol of your computer active?
2. Have you entered the correct IP address in the control and is this address identical with the data in your
computer? Does the HOSTS fie contain the IP address and the name of the control?
Example: 192.168.180.100 tnc01
3. Is the wiring okay? (See HARDWARE overview)

Acknowledgment: CANNOT ROUTE

Data packet could not be transmitted. Check the Internet address of the server and of the router to the TNC.

DEFINE UID / GID

TNC USER ID Definition of which USER identification the end user uses to access files in the network. Ask your network
administrator for this value.
e.g.: 500

OEM USER ID Definition of which USER identification the OEM uses to access files in the network. Ask your network
administrator for this value.
e.g.: 501

TNC GROUP ID Definition of the group identification with which you access files in the network. Ask your network administrator for
this value. The group identification is the same for end users and machine manufacturers.
e.g.: 100

UID for mount Defines the USER identification for the log-on procedure. Ask your network administrator for this value.
e.g.: USER
The user logs on with the USER identification.
e.g.: ROOT
The user logs on with the ROOT identification.
TNC320, TNC620 (NFS protocol)

CONFIGURING THE NETWORK

Configuration of the control for operation with an NFS server (e.g. CIMCO NFS Server). Select the NETWORK softkey in the file
manager (PGM MGT).

Press and then enter the code number NET123.

If no alphanumeric keyboard is connected to the control you can display the screen keypad by pressing . Press the DEFINE
MOUNT soft key to open the dialog box enter for the general network configuration.

Hostname Name under which the control logs onto the network. This entry is required for working with DHCP. If no name is
entered, NULL authentication is used.

DHCP With DHCP ( Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) the control retrieves its IP address, subnet mask, default router
and possibly sthe broadcast address from a DHCP server. The DHCP server identifies the control by its hostname.

IP address IP address of the control

e.g.: 192.168.25.120

Subnet mask Subnet mask of your network

e.g.: 255.255.255.0

Broadcast Empty; or broadcast address of your network

e.g.: 192.168.25.255

Router Empty; or IP address of the default router

e.g.: 192.168.25.254

DEFINE NETWORK CONNECTION (NFS)

Mount device Name of the share (directory) that is to be mounted. This entry consists of the IP address of the server followed by a
colon and the export name you have defined in the CIMCO NFS Server;.
e.g.: 192.168.25.120:/send

Mount point Alias name the control displays in the file manager (PGM MGT). Any desired name may be entered; the maximum
length is 8 characters followed by a colon
e.g.:world:

File system Type of file system.

For operation on an NFS server enter "NFS".

NFS option Enter the packet size for data reception (rsize), data transmission (wsize), the repetitions of the Remote Procedure
Call (time0) as well as the number of repetitions (soft).
e.g.: rsize=4096,wsize=4096,time0=10,soft=1

Automatic Automount: Yes / No

connection If AM = Yes, the control connects to the drive automatically after it has been switched on.

PING

Host IP address or hostname of the computer you want to ping.

e.g.: 192.168.25.120

NETWORK INFORMATION

lo Information on the local loop-back address.

eth0 Information on Ethernet address and MAC address.