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10 AutoMill HP ™ P R O D U C T M A N U A L EN 2.4. Getting Data to the Saw 2.4.1. General Cutting information must be in the format of the specification for TRS files. All major truss engineering software can develop these files automatically. Contact the supplier for details. Alpine can supply the file specification for these files if necessary. 2.4.2. Network An Ethernet adapter card is provided with the computer inside the console. Alpine recommends connecting the network using Cat 5 Ethernet cable. Except for its distance from the server, the saw computer operates like other computers on the network. Distance can be an issue, Alpine recommends that the network cable is installed and connected by a network professional. If TRS files are being sent to the AutoMill HP over a network connection, it is mandatory that the saw computer be able to write to the TRS files on the network. This is how completed cuts are recorded. However, the saw will require certain network rights. If this is a problem for a network administrator, have them contact Alpine Equipment Customer service for more information. It is also recommended that the saw computer have internet access. This will allow for remote access by Alpine for troubleshooting and diagnostic evaluation. 2.4.3. USB Device Sometimes called "jump drives" or "thumb drives", these devices are necessary if the saw is not connected to a network. The AutoMill HP has a dustproof USB port mounted on the front panel of the operator's console for these devices, or any other USB device. The AutoMill HP program communicates with these devices in the same manner as it would to a hard drive or network connection. 3. AutoMill HP Software 3.1. Main Menu Figure 5 1. AUTO – Automatic saw operation mode. Data is read from the saw computer, USB drive, or network location (Section 3.2). 2. SEMI – Semi-automatic saw operation mode. Allows operator entry for cutting data (Section 3.3). 3. E-Stop – Indicates if the E-Stop Button, or E-Stop Perimeter Cable have been tripped (Section 2.2). 4. Sys Status – Clicking this button opens the System Status Screen (Section 3.7). 5. Datalog – Clicking the button launches the job tracking program. (Contact Alpine Technical Support for assistance setting up the Datalog). 6. Calibration – Clicking the button opens the Calibration Menu (Section 4). 7. Options – Clicking this button opens the Options Menu (Section 3.5). 8. EXIT – Clicking this button will exit the AutoMill HP program. Buttons 3-8 make up the Main Menu Toolbar.