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28. DATA INPUT/OUTPUT
NC FUNCTION
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By using the external program input start signal, a program can be loaded
from an input unit into CNC memory.
When an input unit such as the FANUC Handy File or FANUC Floppy
Cassette is being used, a file can be searched for using the workpiece
number search signals, after which the program can be loaded into CNC
memory.
Files on a memory card can be referenced, and different types of data such
as part programs, parameters, and offset data on a memory card can be
input and output in text file format.
The major functions are listed below.
Displaying a directory of stored files
The files stored on a memory card can be displayed on the directory
screen.
Searching for a file
A search is made for a file on a memory card and, if found, it is
displayed on the directory screen.
Reading a file
Text–format files can be read from a memory card.
Writing a file
Data such as part programs can be stored to a memory card in text file
format.
Deleting a file
A file can be selected and deleted from a memory card.
Writing a file
Reading a file
Displaying a
directory
Searching for
a file
Deleting a file
Memory card
CNC
28.3
EXTERNAL
PROGRAM INPUT
28.4
DATA INPUT/OUTPUT
USING A MEMORY
CARD