Machine Tool Communication ProtocolsOur communications engineers have implemented many different protocols in our products, and we're always adding new ones as we encounter them. These protocols are the language used to transfer part programs and other information into and out of the control. One of Greco Systems' primary development tasks has been to research and duplicate these protocols on our equipment, to allow us to communicate properly and reliably with your control. We have been doing this for a long time, and we are very good at it. What Is A Protocol? A protocol is an agreed-upon method of transferring data from one computer to another. This method is separate from the language of the data being transferred (such as a G-code part program). While there are some commonly used standard protocols, most machine tool manufacturers created their own protocols. This was particularly common with older controls, which were developed before the standards became available. Protocol and Tape/Disk Emulation List (as of October 1999)
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