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Parameter

11302

CPG

[Input type] Parameter input

[Data type] Bit

#7 CPG

PROG function screen selection is:

Not changed according to the CNC mode.

Changed according to the CNC mode.

13.1.13

Screen Switching at Path Switching

Overview

When switching from one path to another has been made, the same screen and soft keys as displayed for
the previous path can be displayed.
Since the same screen is displayed even after path switching, the user no longer has to change the screen
display.
It is also possible to change the screen display to the screen that was selected most recently for each path.

Parameter

3208

PSC

[Input type] Parameter input

[Data type] Bit

#5 PSC

When the path is switched based on the path switch signal:

The screen display is switched to the last selected screen of the path.

The same screen as for the path before switching is displayed.

If this parameter is set to 0, the screen selected for each path is stored.
Therefore, when path switching to a path is made, the screen selected last for that path is
displayed.
Even if the path is changed, FANUC PICTURE and manual guide

screen does not

change to other screen because these screens are common to each path.

Therefore, different behavior will exist together in case of PSC=0, like as some screen stay
in the screen and other screen changed to another screen when the path is changed.

Use with PSC=1 is recommended, so that the screen should not change by the path
change on all screens.

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13.1.14

Screen Erasure Function and Automatic Screen Erasure
Function

Overview

Keeping the same characters displayed in the same positions on the screen for a long time will shorten the
life of the LCD.
To prevent this, the CNC screen can be erased. The screen erasure function allows the user to perform a
key operation to erase the screen. The automatic screen erasure function erases the screen automatically
when there has been no key operation for a parameter-set period of time.

Screen erasure function

When 0 is set in parameter No. 3123, the CNC screen can be erased by pressing the

key and any

function key (such as

) at the same time. The CNC screen can be displayed again by

pressing any function key.

Automatic screen erasure function

When there has been no key operation for a time (in minutes) set in parameter No. 3123, the CNC screen
is erased automatically. The CNC screen is displayed again by pressing a key.

Screen erasure by the automatic screen erasure function

If the following conditions are all satisfied for the time (in minutes) set in parameter No. 3123, the CNC
screen is erased.
Conditions for automatically erasing the CNC screen
-

Parameter No. 3123

≠

None of the following key operations is performed.

MDI keys

Soft keys

External key input

No alarm is issued.

Redisplay of the screen by the automatic screen erasure function

If one of the following conditions is satisfied when the CNC screen is off, the CNC screen is displayed
again:
Conditions for redisplaying the CNC screen
-

One of the following key operations is performed.

MDI keys

Soft keys

External key input

An alarm is issued.

Screen erasure by using the

key + function key

When a non-zero value is set in parameter No. 3123, the screen is not erased with the

key and a

function key.

Set time

Only the time set in parameter No. 3123 for path 1 is valid.

Alarm in another path

When an alarm is issued in any of the paths, the screen is not erased.

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Signal

Screen erasure disable signal *CRTOF<G0062.1>

[Classification] Input signal

[Function] This signal enables or disables the screen erasure function/automatic screen erasure

function.

[Operation] 0:

Enables the screen erasure function/automatic screen erasure function.

Disables the screen erasure function/automatic screen erasure function.

Automatic screen erasure status in-progress signal ERTVA<Fn006.2>

[Classification] Output signal

[Function] This signal indicates that the CNC screen is being erased by the automatic screen erasure

function.

[Operation] This signal is set to “1” when:

The CNC screen is erased by the automatic screen erasure function.

This signal is set to “0” when:
-

One of the following key operations is performed:

MDI key

Soft key

External key input

An alarm is issued.

The operation mode is changed.

The automatic screen erasure disable signal *CRTOF <G0062.1> is set to “1”.

NOTE

This signal is not output when the screen is erased by pressing the

key and any function key.

Signal address

G0062

*CRTOF

Fn006

ERTVA

Parameter

3123

Time required before a screen saver is activated

[Input type] Setting input

[Data type] Byte path

[Unit of data] min

[Valid data range] 0 to 127

After a time (in minutes) set in parameter No. 3123 passes without key operation, the NC
screen is erased automatically. Pressing a key causes the NC screen to reappear.

NOTE

1 Setting 0 disables automatic screen erasure.
2 This function cannot be used together with manual screen erasure.

If 1 or a larger value is set in this parameter, manual screen
erasure is disabled.

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13.1.15

Screen Hard Copy Function

Overview

This function converts screen information displayed on the CNC into bit map format data and output it to
a memory card or USB memory. Once output, bit map format data can be displayed and edited on a
personal computer.

Explanation

Start/cancellation methods

The screen hard copy function is started by pressing and holding down key

for five seconds or by

changing the hard copy execution request signal HCREQ <G0067.7> from “0” to “1”. The function can

be canceled by pressing key

or by changing the hard copy cancellation request signal HCABT

<G0067.6> to “1”.
While the screen hard copy function is in progress, the hard copy execution status signal HCEXE
<F0061.3> is “1”, and upon completion, it is set to 0. When a screen hard copy cancellation request is
received, the hard copy cancellation request reception signal HCAB2 <F0061.2> is set to “1” and remains
in the 1 state until the hard copy function is started again or a reset is made.

Acquisition and output of screen data

When the screen hard copy function is started, the function acquires screen data and, immediately after
the acquisition, outputs bitmap format data to, for example, a memory card inserted into the LCD unit.
While screen data is being acquired, the screen remains stationary for a few seconds. Acquired screen
data can be output from the memory card screen. Also, while screen data is being output, "OUTPUT"
blinks in the status display.

Screen data file names

Bit map format screen data files created by this function are assigned the names below:

In case of bit 4 (HCN) of parameter No. 3301 is 0, file name starts with “HDCPY000.BMP” and
increments the number to 999 as following.
"HDCPY000.BMP" (Name of a file to be first output to a memory card etc. after power-on)
"HDCPY001.BMP" (Name of a file to be second output to a memory card etc. after power-on)
:
:
"HDCPY999.BMP" (Name of a file to be 1000 output to a memory card etc. after power-on)
If the screen hard copy function is executed after a file with "HDCPY999.BMP" is output, the file name
returns to "HDCPY000.BMP". However, if a file with the same file name as the one to be output when
the screen hard copy function is executed exists on the memory card, alarm SR1973 is issued. If the
capacity of the memory card is exceeded, alarm SR1962 is issued.
In either case, screen data is not output, so that either the existing file needs to be deleted or the memory
card needs to be replaced with a new one.
In case of using a USB memory, if the name of a file to be output during execution of screen hard copy
already exists in the memory, the file is overwritten. If the capacity of the USB memory is exceeded,
alarm SR1932 is issued. In this case, please delete unnecessary files or use a new USB memory.

In case of parameter HCN is 1, file name id defined by the date and the execute number of screen hard
copy function on that day as following.
"YYMMDD00.BMP" (Name of a file to be first output to a memory card etc. on that day)
"YYMMDD01.BMP" (Name of a file to be second output to a memory card etc. on that day)
:
:
"YYMMDD99.BMP" (Name of a file to be 100 output to a memory card etc. on that day)

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(YY(00~99) means the year, MM(01~12) means the month and DD(01~31) means the day)
(Example)

If screen hard copy is executed on 2013/04/17 in the first time, bit map format file is created with the
name of “13041700.BMP”.

If the screen hard copy function is executed after a file with “YYMMDD99.BMP” is output, the file name
returns to "YYMMDD00.BMP". However, if a file with the same file name as the one to be output when
the screen hard copy function is executed exists on the memory card, system searches number which does
not exist and output the file with that number. If all number files (00~99) exist on the memory card, alarm
SR1973 is issued. If the capacity of the memory card is exceeded, alarm SR1962 is issued.
In either case, screen data is not output, so that either the existing file needs to be deleted or the memory
card needs to be replaced with a new one.
In case of using a USB memory, if the name of a file to be output during execution of screen hard copy
already exists in the memory, system searches the file number which does not exist on the memory and
output the file with that number, same as memory card. If all number files (00~99) exist in the memory,
the file is overwritten. If the capacity of the USB memory is exceeded, alarm SR1932 is issued. In this
case, please delete unnecessary files or use a new USB memory.

Limitation

Screens whose hard copies cannot be made

Hard copies of the BOOT screen, the IPL screen, and the system alarm screen cannot be made.

Foreground I/O devices

During DNC operation, for example, screen data cannot be output while a foreground I/O device is in use.

Canceling the hard copy function

If the hard copy function is canceled before a hard copy is completed, an incomplete bit map file of data
that has been output is created.

- CNC screen display function

If CNC screen display function is working, the screen hard copy function is disabled. In this case, bit map
format data can be made by screen copy function of CNC screen display function. Please refer to the
operator’s manual of CNC screen display function.

- Output folder

The screen data is output to the root folder of the memory card or the USB memory.

Signal

Hard copy cancellation request signal HCABT <G0067.6>

[Classification] Input signal

[Function] This signal requests the cancellation of the screen hard copy function.

[Operation] When the signal is set to “1”, the control unit operates as follows:

Cancels the screen hard copy function if it is being executed.

Does nothing if the screen hard copy function is not being executed. Note that
changing HCREQ <G0067.7> from “0” to “1” when HCABT <G0067.6> is “1”
does not cause the screen hard copy function to be executed.

NOTE

If changing this signal from “0” to “1”, set it to “0” on the PMC after
the signal is maintained in the 1 state for at least 64 msec.

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Hard copy execution request signal HCREQ <G0067.7>

[Classification] Input signal

[Function] This signal requests the execution of the screen hard copy function.

[Operation] When the signal is changed from “0” to “1”, the control unit operates as follows:

Starts creating a hard copy.

NOTE

If changing this signal from “0” to “1”, set it to “0” on the PMC after
the signal is maintained in the “1” state for at least 64 msec. If
making another hard copy execution request, wait until the signal is
maintained in the “0” state for at least 64 msec.

Hard copy cancellation request reception signal HCAB2 <F0061.2>

[Classification] Output signal

[Function] This signal notifies that a screen hard copy cancellation request is made.

[Operation] This signal is set to “1” in the following case:

HCABT <G0067.6> is set to “1” or key

is pressed, so that the CNC receives

this as a screen hard copy cancellation request.

This signal is set to “0” in the following cases:
-

A reset is made.

The screen hard copy is started again.

Hard copy execution status signal HCEXE <F0061.3>

[Classification] Output signal

[Function] This signal notifies that the screen hard copy function is being executed.

[Operation] This signal is set to “1” in the following case:

The screen hard copy function is started by changing HCREQ <G0067.7> from “0”

to “1” or by pressing and holding down key

for five seconds.

This signal is set to “0” in the following cases:
-

The screen hard copy function is completed.

The screen hard copy function is canceled.

Timing charts for input/output signals are shown below Fig. 13.1.15 (a) shows a timing

chart of the screen hard copy function when it terminates normally, and Fig. 13.1.15 (b)
shows a timing chart of the screen hard copy function when it is canceled and restarted.

Hard copy execution request signal
(HCREQ)

Hard copy execution status signal
(HCEXE)

Least 64 msec

Fig. 13.1.15 (a) When the screen hard copy function terminates normally

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Hard copy execution request signal
(HCREQ)

Hard copy execution status signal
(HCEXE)

Hard copy cancellation request signal
(HCABT)

Hard copy cancellation request
reception signal (HCAB2)

Least 64msec

Fig. 13.1.15 (b) When the screen hard copy function is canceled and restarted

Signal address

G0067

HCREQ

HCABT

F0061

HCEXE

HCAB2

Parameter

0020

I/O CHANNEL : Input/output device selection, or interface number for a foreground input device

[Input type] Setting input

[Data type] Byte

[Valid data range] 0 to 35

Set the interface number for a foreground I/O device.

If enabling the screen hard copy function (by setting bit 7 (HDC) of parameter No. 3301
to 1), set this parameter to 4 (memory card) or 17 (USB memory).

3301

HDC

HCN

H16

[Input type] Parameter input

[Data type] Bit path

#0 H16

Bit map data of screen hard copies uses:

256 colors.

16 colors.

#4 HCN

Bit map file name of the screen hard copy is:

“HDCPYxxx.BMP”

(xxx(000~999) means the number of screen hard copy after power-on).

“YYMMDDxx.BMP”
(YY(00~99) means the year, MM(01~12) means the month, DD(01~31) means the
day and xx(00~99) means the number of screen hard copy in that day)

#7 HDC

A screen hard copy function is:

Disabled.

Enabled.

Only the value of this parameter that is set for path 1 is effective.

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13.1.16

Actual Speed Display Axis Selection Signals

Overview

These signals specify whether the speed of each axis is added to the display of actual speed.
The signals can be used when, for example, the movement speed of the slave axis is not added to the
display of actual speed during synchronous operation.
The signals are valid for reading of the actual speed of the control axis in the PMC window function
(function code 26).

NOTE

The actual speed obtained by reading of the actual speed of the control axis in
the PMC window function (function code 26) is a value used for screen display
and cannot be used for control.

Signal

Actual speed display axis selection signals *ACTF1 to *ACTF8 <Gn580>

[Classification] Input signal

[Function] These signals specify whether the movement speed of each axis is added to the display of

actual speed.

[Operation] The movement speed of the axis for which 1 is set is not added to the display of actual

speed.
*ACTFx : x=1 . . . The speed of the first axis is not added.
   x=2 . . . The speed of the second axis is not added.
   x=3 . . . The speed of the third axis is not added.

: :

Signal address

Gn580

*ACTF8

*ACTF7

*ACTF6

*ACTF5

*ACTF4

*ACTF3

*ACTF2

*ACTF1

NOTE

These signals can be used together with bit 3 (NDF) of parameter
No. 3115, which specifies whether the movement speed of a
selected axis is considered during calculation of actual speed.

13.1.17

Custom Macro Variable Name Expansion 31 Characters

Overview

This function expands the names of custom macro common variables #500 to #549 to a maximum of 31
characters in length.

NOTE

This function is an optional function.

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