B–63682EN/01
28. DATA INPUT/OUTPUT
NC FUNCTION
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The FOCAS1/Ethernet function allows remote control and monitoring of
CNCs from the personal computer. This function can transfer a wider
range of NC data than the DNC1/Ethernet function.
For details, refer to ”Ethernet Board/DATA SERVER Board Operator’s
Manual (B–63354EN)” and ”FANUC Open CNC FOCAS1/Ethernet
CNC/PMC Data Window Library Description.”
The following NC data can be transferred by operation on the personal
computer:
D Data related to controlled axes and spindles
- Absolute position, relative position, machine position
- Remaining travel distance
- Actual feedrate
D NC program
D Directory information in part program storage
D NC file data
- Parameters
- Tool offset values
- Custom macro variables
- Workpiece zero point offset values
- Settings
- P code macro variables
- Pitch error compensation data
D Tool life management data
D History data
- Operation history data
- Alarm history data
D Data related to servo systems and spindles
D Data related to profile diagnosis
D Modal data
D Diagnostic data
D A/D conversion data
D Alarm information
D NC system identification information
D PMC data
- Addresses G, F, Y, X, A, R, T, K, C, D
- Extended hold type data
The following operations can be performed by operation on the personal
computer:
D Selecting NC programs
D Deleting NC programs
D External reset
The following operation can be performed by operation on the personal
computer:
D DNC operation
28.8.1
FOCAS1/Ethernet
Function
NC data transfer
Remote control
Operation