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Only have a few CNC's? Or, do you have a large shop with cells of 2, 4, or 8 CNC's? The Predator DNC Bundle is designed as the turnkey DNC network solution for 1 - 8 CNC's per PC. Includes Predator DNC Server, RS-232 Communications hardware, Setup Documentation, Manuals, and a full 5 Year Hardware Warranty!

Includes the following features:

  • Very Affordable Pricing.
  • Supports High Speed Machining.
  • Supports up to 2 - 8 CNC's per PC.
  • Requires Windows 95/98/NT/2000.
Single Source for Hardware

Fed up with multiple hardware and software vendors? Predator DNC Bundles include all required DNC hardware from a single vendor. Just add a PC and RS-232 cables for a complete shop floor network.

Easy Installation

Want a hassle free installation? Predator DNC bundles are designed for a worry free installation. Step by step quick start guides allow even a novice to perform installations. Installation time, including device drivers, averages to 15 minutes under Windows 95/98/NT/2000.

Plug and Play™

Frustrated with IRQ's and memory conflicts? Predator DNC bundles support plug and play installation under Windows 95/98/NT/2000. Conflict free IRQ's and memory addresses are automatically assigned without setting dip switches or jumpers. Supports extended IRQ's and can even be configured without an IRQ.

Open Architecture Design

Tired of proprietary hardware? Predator DNC bundles support both Windows 95/98/NT/2000 and can be used with any software application. Optional device drivers are available for DOS, SCO Unix, Solaris, Unix SVR4, and Novell.

No Switch Boxes

Sick of switch boxes? Predator DNC bundles add industry standard RS-232 ports to any PC. Each RS-232 port connects to one CNC for communications. Every RS-232 port can have different baud rates and parameter settings. Communicate simultaneously to all of your CNC's with Predator DNC.

Up to 115,000 Baud

Is your bottle neck RS-232 performance? Predator DNC bundles support up to 115,000 baud for even the most demanding high speed machining throughput. Standard PC serial ports support up to 19,200 baud.

Intel Based RS-232 Co-Processor

Concerned about overloading your PC? Predator DNC Bundles add an Intel based RS-232 co-processor for superior performance. The Intel co-processor handles 99% of all RS-232 communications freeing the CPU for other tasks.

64k RS-232 Buffer

Suffering with dwells marks, data starvation or slow feed rates? Predator Flex bundles include a high speed 64k RS-232 buffer. Standard PC serial ports support a buffer size of only 16 characters or approximately a single CNC program block.

2, 4 or 8 CNC's per Hub

Need to minimize cable clutter? 4 or 8 CNC's per rugged Predator hub makes wall mounting and labeling of cables easy. Every hub uses industry standard male DB25 pin RS-232 connectors to simplify wiring to your CNC's. We highly recommend Predator Grizzly Cable for your shop floor network cabling needs.

Have 8 to 64 CNCs and want a system that allows you to easily upgrade as your needs grow? The Flex Bundle™ was introduced to allow customers to purchase their base system (starting at 8 ports) and add upgrades in 8 and 16 port increments (for a total of up to 64 ports) right at their PC.

Includes the following features:

  • Flexible and expandable hub design
  • Supports up to 64 CNC's per PC
  • RJ45 or DB25 style hubs with surge suppression
  • Includes Windows device drivers
  • Single Source for Hardware

Fed up with multiple hardware and software vendors? Predator Flex Bundles include all required DNC hardware from a single vendor. Just add a PC and RS-232 cables for a complete shop floor network.

Easy Installation

Want a hassle free installation? Predator Flex Bundles are designed for a worry free installation. Step by step quick start guides allow even a novice to perform installations. Installation time, including device drivers, averages 15 minutes under Windows.

Plug and Play™

Frustrated with IRQ's and memory conflicts? Predator Flex Bundles support plug and play installation under Windows. Conflict free IRQ's and memory addresses are automatically assigned without setting dip switches or jumpers. Supports extended IRQ's and can even be configured without an IRQ.

Open Architecture Design

Tired of proprietary hardware? Predator Flex Bundles support Windows and can be used with any software application. Optional device drivers are available for Linux, Unix, Solaris, and Novell.

Expand to 64 CNCs or RS-232 Devices

Want to eliminate switch boxes? Predator Flex Bundles add up to 64 industry standard RS-232 ports to any PC. Each RS-232 port connects to one CNC or RS-232 device for communications. Every RS-232 port can have different baud rates and parameter settings. Communicate simultaneously to all of your CNC's, CMM's, Tool Pre-setters, Gages and more with Predator DNC.

Surge Protection

Have a noisy environment or frequent lightning storms? Every RS-232 port on a Predator Flex hub is individually surge protected. Save thousands of repair dollars from electrical spikes and surges. Improved reliability during RS-232 communications by filtering electrical noise, surges or spikes from EDM's, welders, air compressors, machine tool motors and numerous other sources of electrical, RF and EMF noise.

Up to 115,000 Baud

Is your bottle neck RS-232 performance? Predator Flex Bundles support up to 115,000 baud for even the most demanding high speed machining throughput. Standard PC serial ports support up to 19,200 baud.

32-Bit RISC based RS-232 Co-Processor

Concerned about overloading your PC? Predator Flex Bundles add a 32-bit RISC based RS-232 co-processor for superior performance. The RISC co-processor handles 99% of all RS-232 communications freeing the CPU for other tasks.

256k RS-232 Buffer

Suffering with dwells marks, data starvation or slow feed rates? Predator Flex Bundles include a high speed 256k RS-232 buffer. Standard PC serial ports support a buffer size of only 16 characters or approximately a single CNC program block.

8 or 16 CNC's or RS-232 devices per Hub

Need to add more CNC's, gages, CMM's, or other RS-232 devices? Expanding your Predator Flex Bundle is easy, just plug in another 8 or 16 port Flex hub. Daisy chain up to four Flex hubs for a total of 64 CNC's or RS-232 devices per PC. Every Flex hub uses industry standard male DB25 or RJ45 style RS-232 connectors to simplify wiring to your CNC's. We highly recommend Predator Grizzly Cable for your shop floor network cabling needs.

Small Footprint

Have space limitations? 16 port Flex hubs are 12"'x7"x4.3" and 8 port Flex hubs are just 12"x7"x2.3".

5 Year Warranty

This is Predator's high-speed version of the Flex/2 Bundle. It too supports up to 224 CNC's. Arguably, the most powerful and flexible DNC systems available today.

Includes the following features:

  • Flexible and expandable hub design.
  • Supports up to 64 CNC's per PC.
  • RJ45 or DB25 style hubs with surge suppression.
  • Requires Windows NT/2000.

Single Source for Hardware

Fed up with multiple hardware and software vendors? Predator Flex/3 Bundles include all required DNC hardware from a single vendor. Just add a PC and RS-232 cables for a complete shop floor network.

Open Architecture Design

Tired of proprietary hardware? Predator Flex/3 bundles support Windows NT/2000 and can be used with any software application. Optional device drivers are available for DOS, SCO Unix, Solaris, Unix SVR4, and Novell.

Plug and Play™

Frustrated with IRQ's and memory conflicts? Predator Flex/3 Bundles support plug and play installation under Windows NT/2000. Conflict free IRQ's and memory addresses are automatically assigned without setting dip switches or jumpers. Supports extended IRQ's and can even be configured without an IRQ.

Expand to 224 CNC's or RS-232 Devices

Want to expand beyond 128 RS-232 devices? Predator Flex/3 bundles add up to 224 industry standard RS-232 ports to any PC. Each RS-232 port connects to one CNC or RS-232 device for communications. Every RS-232 port can have different baud rates and parameter settings. Communicate simultaneously to all of your CNC's, CMM's, Tool Pre-setters, Gages and more with Predator DNC.

Surge Protection

Have a noisy environment or frequent lightning storms? Every RS-232 port on a Predator Flex/3 hub is individually surge protected. Save thousands of repair dollars from electrical spikes and surges. Improved reliability during RS-232 communications by filtering electrical noise, surges or spikes from EDM's, welders, air compressors, machine tool motors and numerous other sources of electrical, RF and EMF noise.

Up to 115,000 Baud

Is your bottle neck RS-232 performance? Predator Flex/3 Bundles support up to 115,000 baud for even the most demanding high speed machining throughput. Standard PC serial ports support up to 19,200 baud.

Multiple Intel based RS-232 Co-Processors

Concerned about overloading your PC? Predator Flex/3 Bundles add a 32-bit RISC based RS-232 co-processor for superior performance. The RISC co-processor handles 99% of all RS-232 communications freeing the CPU for other tasks.

Multiple 128k RS-232 Buffers

Suffering with dwells marks, data starvation or slow feed rates? Predator Flex/3 bundles include a high speed 128k RS-232 buffer on the communications card and in every I/O Hub. Standard PC serial ports support a buffer size of only 16 characters or approximately a single CNC program block.

8 or 16 CNCs or RS-232 devices per Hub

Need to add more CNC's, gages, CMM's, or other RS-232 devices? Expanding your Predator Flex/3 bundle is easy, just plug in another 8 or 16 port Flex/3 hub. Daisy chain up to sixteen Flex/3 hubs for a total of 224 CNC's or RS-232 devices per PC. Plus, these hubs may be extended out to 1000' via RS-422 or 1.25 Miles via Fiber connections. Every Flex/3 hub uses industry standard male DB25 or RJ45 style RS-232 connectors to simplify wiring to your CNC's. We highly recommend Predator Grizzly Cable for your shop floor network cabling needs.

Note: Fiber Optic or RS-422 cables are not included with the system. For RS-422 cables for the Flex/2 System ask us about Predator's specially developed Grizzly Cable System.

Small Footprint

Have space limitations? 16 port Flex/3 hubs are 12''x7'x4.3' and 8 port Flex/3 hubs are just 12'x7'x2.3'.

5 Year Warranty

The most popular and advanced LAN Based DNC system available. Today, corporate networks expand beyond the front office and engineering department. Network backbones are found on 80% of the manufacturing shop floors. This system leverages the existing investment in LAN infrastructure and supports up to 256 CNC's per DNC Server PC.

Includes the following features:

  • Leverages existing corporate Ethernet backbone.
  • Supports up to 256 CNC's per PC.
  • Every RS-232 port is surge suppressed.
  • Requires Windows NT/2000.

Single Source for Hardware

Fed up with multiple hardware and software vendors? Predator Flex/N Bundles include all required DNC hardware from a single vendor. Just add a PC and RS-232 cables for a complete shop floor network.

Plug and Play™

Frustrated with IRQ's and memory conflicts? Predator Flex/N Bundles support plug and play installation under Windows NT/2000. Conflict free IRQ's and memory addresses are automatically assigned without setting dip switches or jumpers. Supports extended IRQ's and can even be configured without an IRQ.

Open Architecture Design

Tired of proprietary hardware? Predator Flex/N Bundles support Windows NT/2000 and can be used with any software application. Optional device drivers are available for DOS, SCO Unix, Solaris, Unix SVR4, and Novell.

Expand to an unlimited # of CNC's or RS-232 Devices

Want to utilize your existing network infrastructure? Predator Flex/N bundles add an unlimited number of industry standard RS-232 ports to any PC via the company network backbone. Each RS-232 port connects to one CNC or RS-232 device for communications. Every RS-232 port can have different baud rates and parameter settings. Communicate simultaneously to all of your CNC's, CMM's, Tool Pre-setters, Gages and more with Predator DNC or Desktop.

Surge Protection

Have a noisy environment or frequent lightning storms? Every RS-232 port on a Predator Flex hub is individually surge protected. Save thousands of repair dollars from electrical spikes and surges. Improved reliability during RS-232 communications by filtering electrical noise, surges or spikes from EDM's, welders, air compressors, machine tool motors and numerous other sources of electrical, RF and EMF noise.

Up to 115,000 Baud

Is your bottle neck RS-232 performance? Predator Flex/N Bundles support up to 115,000 baud for even the most demanding high speed machining throughput. Standard PC serial ports support up to 19,200 baud.

32-Bit RISC based RS-232 Co-Processor

Concerned about overloading your PC? Predator Flex/N Bundles add a 32-bit RISC based RS-232 co-processor for superior performance. The RISC co-processor handles 99% of all RS-232 communications freeing the CPU for other tasks.

Multiple 128k RS-232 Buffers

Suffering with dwells marks, data starvation or slow feed rates? Predator Flex/N Bundles include a high speed128k RS-232 buffer in every I/O Hub. Standard PC serial ports support a buffer size of only 16 characters or approximately a single CNC program block.

8 or 16 CNC's or RS-232 devices per Hub

Need to add more CNC's, gages, CMM's, or other RS-232 devices? Expanding your Predator Flex/N bundle is easy, just plug in another 8 or 16 port Flex/3 hub to your network hub. Connect up to 16 - 16 Port hubs for a total of 256 CNC's or RS-232 devices per PC (a limitation of NT and the PC platform in general). Every Flex/N hub uses industry standard male DB25 or RJ45 style RS-232 connectors to simplify wiring to your CNC's. We highly recommend Predator Grizzly Cable for your shop floor network cabling needs.

Note: Fiber Optic or RS-422 cables are not included with the system. For RS-422 cables for the Flex/2 System ask us about Predator's specially developed Grizzly Cable System.

Small Footprint

Have space limitations? 16 port Flex hubs are 12''x7'x4.3' and 8 port Flex hubs are just 12'x7'x2.3'.

5 Year Warranty