Behind the Tape Reader Documentation

 

Sharper Solutions for Automation, LLC. sells and installs only Behind the Tape Readers (BTR) from Advanced Digital Research, Inc. (ADR).  You may purchase them from us as your “one stop shopping” Shop Floor Networking Solutions provider or directly from Advanced Digital Research and then install them yourself or have us do the ‘dirty work’ for you. Eliminate TAPE problems

 

 

  • Most tape readers and punchers are beyond the point of repair.

 

 

  • Tape is now scarce, prices are skyrocketing.

 

 

  • Punched Tape Errors and Problems can and do cause lost production time.

 

 

Key Benefits

 

  • ADRs BTR is a full featured BTR with MEMORY.

 

 

  • Machines are able to execute programs from the BTRs large memory.

 

 

  • BTRs do not wear out like tape handling equipment.

 

 

  • BTR’s are a cost effective alternative to additional Memory.

 

 

  • Lower cost of ownership than adding memory to CNC.

 

 

  • The BTR gives your CNC machine an RS232 port to connect with CIMCO DNC-Max providing your older tape machines with a Shop Floor Networking Solution.


 

CNC Interfacing is not difficult  

 

 

The five simple steps of a typical installation:

1: Locate BTR near the reader

2: Connect power source to BTR

3: Move cable from reader to BTR

4: Connect punch cable to BTR

5: Connect host cable from BTR to PC