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Tape Reader Conversions

If you have a CNC with only a paper tape reader (no RS232 port), we can help. RYM offers two different Behind the Tape Reader (BTR) solutions to bring your CNC all the way up into the mid-80's. Load to memory or drip-feed - just like your controller would do from a paper tape reader.

Software BTRs

Our first BTR solution is a software based BTR for Fanuc and Yasnac CNC controllers. The advantage of this system is that it costs less than adding a physical BTR board and a physical BTR board does not come bundled with software - you will either have to purchase that seperately or provide your own. If you have an old PC with a parallel printer port lying around that you can locate within 5' of your CNC controller, try this economical and easy to install solution.

Read more about software BTRs for Fanuc and Yasnac controllers

BTR Boards

If you have a different type of controller not supported by a software BTR, or you want the flexibility of connecting to a larger DNC system without placing a computer right by the CNC, our AMI BTR boards are just the ticket. Available for a vast majority of CNCs and tape readers ever manufactured, we almost certainly have the model you need.

Read more about BTR boards for almost any CNC controller

 

Extended Keypads

If you are using PC-DNC plus and would like to request files right from the CNC controller, you know that the keyboard on your CNC must have all of the characters in your file name or else you won't be able to get your file. Additionally, some CNCs are more cumbersome to use for remote requests than others. To solve both of these problems and make it easy to perform remote requests from any CNC, we have matched a customized keypad to specialized software to make an easy alternative for remote requests.

Read more about our extended keypad solution