
01
Ed.
1999.08.03
Date
S.Hanyu
Name
Newly designed
Detail of modification
Subject
Spec.
Signal processing and parameter setting
for Machine Protection Function
at Power Failure
B-65162E/03-10
FANUC LTD
Page
2/ 7
Signal processing and parameter setting
for Machine Protection Function at Power Failure
In Machine Protection Function at Power Failure, CNC performs the machine protection control by the power
failure detection signal output from Power Failure Backup Module after the power failure occurs. This document
explains about the signal processing and the parameter setting for Machine Protection Function at Power Failure.
About the specification and the connection of Power Failure Backup Module, refer to “Power Failure Backup
Module Description” B-65162/03-01 (without control power backup function), B-65162/03-08 (with control power
backup function).
1. Retract Function at Power Failure
This function is to retract the tool from the work keeping the tool and the work synchronized in case that the
power failure occurs during synchronized operation. To use this function some Sub Module C are necessary in
addition to Power Failure Backup Module. Refer to “How to define the number of Sub Module C” (B-65162/03-
04).
The retraction is controlled by CNC retract signal (whose address varies with the cutting mode), which is
controlled by the power failure detection signal (*PFL) output from Power Failure Backup Module. The PMC
programming for the retraction should be on the first level (8msec), so as to reduce the energy loss before the
retraction starts after the power failure occurs.
1-1 ELECTRIC GEAR BOX, SIMPLE ELECTRIC GEAR BOX, or HOBBING MACHINE FUNCTION
The retraction is controlled by Retract signal (RTRCT). Set RTRCT to “1” when Power failure detection
signal (*PFL) changes from “1” to “0”
Detect power failure
*PFL
RTRCT
*PFL: Power failure detection signal.
Output from the connector CX16 on Power Failure Backup Module.
RTRCT: Retract signal.
Performs retraction for the axis specified with a parameter when the signal is set to “1”.
The retract speed and amount of retraction are specified with the following parameters.
Signal address Parameter number
CNC RTRCT Retract speed Retract amount
FS15i, FS15-B G042 #4 No.7795 No.7796
FS16i/18i
FS16-B/18-B/16-C/18-C
G066 #4 No.7740 No.7741
Refer to Connection Manual (Function) and Parameter Manual of each CNC in detail.