THINC-API - SPEC NOT ACTIVE

Question

Could you please help me to solve problem with thic THINC-API?
I inspected my CNC with SCOUT and got following information:

ApiSpec=False
ThincApiInstalled=True
ApiInstallType=Basic
ThincApiCheckResult=VersionRecognized
ThincApiVersion=1.12.1.0-SPEC_NOT_ACTIVE

What should i do to get access to data?

Answer 1

Your machine does not have the proper specification.

Custom API (CAPI)

Lathe and Multi-Tasking Machines: NC-B Spec No. 4, Bit 0
Machining Center: NC Spec No. 32, Bit 2

You can confirm in your program if a machine has this spec code enabled by using SCOUT:

  bool HasCustomAPI = false;  
    if (Okuma.Scout.Platform.BaseMachineType == Okuma.Scout.Enums.MachineType.L)  
    {  
        if (Okuma.Scout.SpecCode.NCB.MachineSpecCodeFileExists)  
        {  
            if (Okuma.Scout.SpecCode.NCB.SpecFileIsValid)  
            {  
                HasCustomAPI = Okuma.Scout.SpecCode.NCB.Bit(
                    Okuma.Scout.Enums.NCBSpecGroup.NCB1MG, 4, 0);  
            }  
        }  
    }  
    else if (Okuma.Scout.Platform.BaseMachineType == Okuma.Scout.Enums.MachineType.M)  
    {  
        if (Okuma.Scout.SpecCode.NC.MachineSpecCodeFileExists)  
        {  
            if (Okuma.Scout.SpecCode.NC.SpecFileIsValid)  
            {  
                HasCustomAPI = Okuma.Scout.SpecCode.NC.Bit(
                    Okuma.Scout.Enums.NCSpecGroup.NC1MG, 32, 2);  
            }  
        }  
    }  
    if (HasCustomAPI)  
    {  
        // ...  
    }  

The Okuma Open API (THINC API) requires this spec code to function.
It comes standard with machines sold in the USA.
For other counties, this is an option you will need to order.
Please contact your Okuma Representative.