Set to XON/XOFF (Software) or RTS/CTS (Hardware). Siemens standard backups heavily rely on steady handshaking. How to Transfer Data Using WinPCIN Downloading to the CNC (PC →right arrow
Select your COM port and match the baud rate (typically or 19200 ) to the CNC.
Getting WinPCIN to talk to your SINUMERIK requires matching seven critical parameters on both sides. If even one is wrong, you will get the dreaded "Timeout" or "Framing error." Siemens Winpcin
Successful data transfer requires perfectly matching the software configuration on your PC with the settings inside the SINUMERIK controller. Even a single mismatched parameter will result in a transmission error. Hardware Prerequisites
On the , select the file or archive you wish to export (e.g., Services > Data Out > Select File ). Set to XON/XOFF (Software) or RTS/CTS (Hardware)
To summarize, the best way to differentiate between WinCC and WinPCIN is to consider your objective:
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ WINPCIN COMPATIBILITY MATRIX │ ├───────────────────┬───────────────────────────────────────┤ │ SINUMERIK 802D │ Native support, standard utility │ ├───────────────────┼───────────────────────────────────────┤ │ SINUMERIK 802C │ Supported via baseline toolsets │ ├───────────────────┼───────────────────────────────────────┤ │ SINUMERIK 810D │ Commonly paired via HMI PCU20 / MMC100│ ├───────────────────┼───────────────────────────────────────┤ │ SINUMERIK 840D │ Utilized via MMC100 or MMC100.2 units │ └───────────────────┴───────────────────────────────────────┘ Step-by-Step Serial Communication Configuration Getting WinPCIN to talk to your SINUMERIK requires
Put the machine in "Punch" or "Output" mode and select "Receive" in Winpcin to save the incoming file. Troubleshooting Common Issues
If a machine shop operates multiple identical CNC machines, WinPCIN simplifies copying standard tool lists, system variables, and common subroutines across the entire fleet. Setting Up WinPCIN: Step-by-Step Configuration
A properly configured RS232 (V.24) communication cable.