FANUC Series 0i-MODEL D, Series 0i Mate-MODEL D. OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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• Graphic coordinate system

• Start/end sequence numbers

• Rotation angles (vertical plane, horizontal plane, screen center)

Blank figure (BLANK(FORM))

With a drawing program, set the figure, position, and dimensions of a blank to be machined.

NOTE

To draw blank figures and tool figures, be sure to set the graphic parameters for

the blank (figure/position/dimensions) and tool figure (radius).

Figure (FIGURE)

Select a type of blank figure from the following and set the corresponding value:

Setting

Figure

Column or cylinder

(parallel with the Z-axis)

Rectangular parallelepiped

Position (POSITION)

Set the reference position of a blank with coordinates (X,Y,Z) in the workpiece coordinate system.

NOTE

Set the reference position of a blank with coordinates (X,Y,Z) in the machine

coordinate system in case of bit 3 (BGM) of parameter No.11329=1.

Dimensions (DIMENSION)

Set the dimensions of each type of blank figure as indicated below.

Type of blank figure

Dimension I

Dimension J

Dimension K

Rectangular

Length in X-axis direction

Length in Y-axis direction

Length in Z-axis direction

parallelepiped

Column

Radius of column

Length of column

Radius of outer circle of

Radius of inner circle of

Cylinder

Length of cylinder

cylinder

The relationship between the position and dimensions of a blank is shown below.

：Reference position(X,Y,Z)

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Tool figure (radius) (TOOL FIGURE (RADIUS))

Set the radius of a tool figure to be drawn.

The tool length is the same as dimension K of a blank figure in the Z-axis direction.

Tool radius R

Tool length =

Blank dimension K

Programmed point

Graphic color

Set colors to be used for animation drawing.

The colors that can be set are indicated below together with their setting values:

Graphic color

White

Red

Green

Yellow

Blue

Purple

Light blue

Setting value

Blank

Set the color of a blank to be drawn in animation drawing.

Tool

Set the color of a tool to be drawn in animation drawing.

Tool length offset (Anime)

For animation drawing, whether to enable or disable the tool length offset can be selected.

Setting

0: The tool length offset is disabled for drawing.

1: The tool length offset is enabled for drawing.

NOTE

In animation drawing, the cutter radius compensation is always enabled for

drawing.

13.2.2.2 ANIMATION GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen

The ANIMATION GRAPHIC screen is used to draw a animation. The following operations can be

performed:

• Starting/ending animation drawing

• Rewind of a drawing target program

• Initializing a blank

• Enlarging/reducing/moving the graphic range

• Changing/rotating the graphic coordinate system

The screen configuration is as follows:

(1) Drawing area

(2) Status display of Background operation

(3) Program name and sequence number for drawing execution

(4) Current coordinates

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Press the continuous menu key

to display the soft keys for enlarging/reducing/moving the

graphic range.

Fig. 13.2.2.2 (g) ANIMATION GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen

(enlarging/reducing/moving the graphic range) (8.4-inch LCD)

Fig. 13.2.2.2 (h) ANIMATION GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen

(enlarging/reducing/moving the graphic range) (10.4-inch LCD)

Press the [COORDINATE] soft key to display the soft keys for changing the graphic coordinate

system.

Fig. 13.2.2.2 (i) ANIMATION GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen

(changing the graphic coordinate system) (8.4-inch LCD)

Fig. 13.2.2.2 (j) ANIMATION GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen

(changing the graphic coordinate system) (10.4-inch LCD)

Press the [ROTATION] soft key to display the soft keys for rotating the graphic coordinate system.

Fig. 13.2.2.2 (k) ANIMATION GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen

(rotating the graphic coordinate system) (8.4-inch LCD)

Fig. 13.2.2.2 (l) ANIMATION GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen

(rotating the graphic coordinate system) (10.4-inch LCD)

For the operation of each soft key, see the explanation.

Explanation

The operations listed below are the same operations as for the PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen.

See the explanation of the PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen.

• Graphic program selection

• Starting / Stopping of drawing

• End of drawing

• Rewind of a drawing target program

Initializing a blank

Press the [INIT.] soft key to initialize and return a drawn machining profile to the original blank figure.

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NOTE

1 Blank initialization can also be performed by any of the following operations:

- Start of drawing

- Changing of the graphic coordinate system and graphic range by performing

enlargement/reduction/movement/rotation operations

- Change of screen

2 A machining profile once drawn for a blank is erased when the screen is

switched.

Enlarging/reducing the graphic range

The following soft keys displayed by step 4 are used:

•

[LARGE] soft key

This soft key increases the scale to enlarge the graphic range.

•

[SMALL] soft key

This soft key decreases the scale to reduce the graphic range.

•

[AUTO] soft key

When the blank figure specified in a graphic parameter is input, this soft key automatically scales the

graphic range so that the blank figure is contained within the graphic range.

If no blank figure is input, this soft key has no effect.

NOTE

Set the unit of scale for one enlargement/reduction operation in parameter No.

14713.

Moving the graphic range

The following soft keys displayed by step 4 are used:

•

[←MOVE] soft key

This soft key moves the graphic range to left.

•

[MOVE→] soft key

This soft key moves the graphic range to right.

•

[↑MOVE] soft key

This soft key moves the graphic range upward.

•

[↓MOVE] soft key

This soft key moves the graphic range downward.

•

[CENTER] soft key

This soft key returns the graphic range to the original position.

NOTE

1 Set the travel increment made by one horizontal move operation in parameter

No. 14714.

2 Set the travel increment made by one vertical move operation in parameter No.

14715.

Changing the graphic coordinate system

The following soft keys displayed by step 5 are used.

A graphic coordinate system selected here is the same one as set in the graphic parameter for the graphic

coordinate system.

•

[XY] soft key

This soft key selects the graphic coordinate system of XY (with a setting of 0).

•

[YZ] soft key

This soft key selects the graphic coordinate system of YZ (with a setting of 1).

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[ZY] soft key

This soft key selects the graphic coordinate system of ZY (with a setting of 2).

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[XZ] soft key

This soft key selects the graphic coordinate system of XZ (with a setting of 3).

•

[XYZ] soft key

This soft key selects the graphic coordinate system of XYZ (with a setting of 4).

•

[ZXY] soft key

This soft key selects the graphic coordinate system of ZXY (with a setting of 5).

•

[OK] soft key

This soft key changes the current graphic coordinate system to the graphic coordinate system

selected by one of the soft keys above.

•

[CANCEL] soft key

This soft key cancels the graphic coordinate system selected by one of the soft keys above to return

to the original graphic coordinate system.

NOTE

The graphic coordinate system selected here is set in the graphic parameter for

the graphic coordinate system.

Rotating the graphic coordinate system

The following soft keys displayed by step 6 are used.

•

[↑] soft key

This soft key rotates the graphic coordinate system upward.

•

[↓] soft key

This soft key rotates the graphic coordinate system downward.

•

[←] soft key

This soft key rotates the graphic coordinate system to left.

•

[→] soft key

This soft key rotates the graphic coordinate system to right.

•

[CW] soft key

This soft key rotates the graphic coordinate system clockwise.

•

[CCW] soft key

This soft key rotates the graphic coordinate system counterclockwise.

•

[OK] soft key

This soft key changes the rotation angle of the current graphic coordinate system to the one set by

one of the soft keys above.

•

[CANCEL] soft key

This soft key cancels the rotation of the graphic coordinate system performed by one of the soft keys

above to return to the original graphic coordinate system.

NOTE

1 Set the travel increment made by one rotation operation in parameter No. 14716.

2 The rotation angle of the graphic coordinate system set here is not set in the

graphic parameter for rotation angle.

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ANIMATION GRAPHIC (3-PLANE) screen: Procedure

Procedure

Press the function key

(or

when a small MDI unit is used) to display the ANIME

GRAPHIC (SETTING-1) screen.

If drawing is executed on the ANIMATION GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen before this operation,

machining profile is displayed.

If drawing is not executed on the ANIMATION GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen before this

operation, original blank figure is displayed.

Press the continuous menu key

Press the [3-PLN] soft key. The ANIMATION GRAPHIC (3-PLANE) screen is displayed.

Fig. 13.2.2.3 (c) ANIMATION GRAPHIC (3-PLANE) screen (8.4-inch LCD)

Fig. 13.2.2.3 (d) ANIMATION GRAPHIC (3-PLANE) screen (10.4-inch LCD)

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Press the [(OPRT)] soft key. The soft keys for three-plane diagram drawing are displayed.

Fig. 13.2.2.3 (e) ANIMATION GRAPHIC (3-PLANE) screen (three-plane diagram operation) (8.4-inch LCD)

Fig. 13.2.2.3 (f) ANIMATION GRAPHIC (3-PLANE) screen (three-plane diagram operation) (10.4-inch LCD)

Explanation

Switching the side view display

Use the soft key [

] displayed in step 4 to perform this operation.

Each time you press the key, the side view display changes as shown below.

Display of the right and top side views

↓

Display of the top and left side views

↓

Display of the left and bottom side views

↓

Display of the bottom and right side views

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Top side view

Three-dimensional profile

Plan view

Left side

Right side

view

Bottom side view

The side view positions on the right figure above are changed as shown below.

Display of the right and top side views

Display of the top and left side views

Press [

Display of the bottom and right side views

Display of the left and bottom side views

Press [

Fig. 13.2.2.3 (g) Display example of three-plane diagram drawing

Changing the position of a cross section in a side view

Use the following soft keys displayed in step 4 or the MDI cursor keys to specify the position of a cross

section in a side view.

• Soft keys [←] and [→], cursor keys [←] and [→]

Use these keys to horizontally move the marks ▲▼ that indicate the position of a cross section in a

left or right side view.

• Soft keys [↑] and [↓], cursor keys [↑] and [↓]

Use these keys to vertically move the marks

that indicate the position of a cross section in a top

or bottom side view.

After the above operation, a cross section at the marked position is drawn in a side view.

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Example 1

Example 2

Fig. 13.2.2.3 (h) Display example of cross section position

You can change the cross section position continuously by holding down any of the MDI cursor keys.

The amount of change of the cross section position can be modified in the range of 1 to 10 dots by setting

parameter No. 6515.

Method of drawing a three-plane diagram

You can select one of the following methods of drawing a three-plane diagram by setting bit 2 (3PL) of

parameter No. 6501.

Third angle projection (3PL = 0)

First angle projection

(3PL = 1)

Fig. 13.2.2.3 (i) Selection of method of drawing three-plane diagram

13.2.2.4 Programmable Data Input (G10) for Blank Figure Drawing

Parameters

Overview

For animation drawing by the dynamic graphic display function, a programmable data input (G10)

command can be used to set the graphic parameters for the blank figure (figure/position/dimensions) in an

NC program.

Format

G10 L90 P_ IP_ I_ J_ K_ ;

: Blank figure

IP_

: Addresses of the basic three axes and the reference position of a blank

I_,J_,K_ : Dimensions of a blank

NOTE

1 This command is valid only during animation drawing. It is ignored during normal

automatic operation.

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2 This command is a one-shot G code.

3 This command must be specified in a single block.

Explanation

Blank figure (P_)

Specify the type of a blank figure with either of the following settings for shapes.

Setting

Figure

Column or cylinder

(parallel with the Z-axis)

Rectangular parallelepiped

The specified value is set in parameter No. 11343.

Reference position of a blank (IP_)

Specify the reference position of a blank with coordinates (X,Y,Z) in the workpiece coordinate system.

NOTE

Specify the reference position of a blank with coordinates (X,Y,Z) in the machine

coordinate system in case of bit 3 (BGM) of parameter No.11329=1.

The specified value is set in parameter No. 11344.

Dimensions of a blank (I_,J_,K_)

For the shape of each blank, specify the dimensions of the blank as follows:

Blank figure

Address I

Address J

Address K

Rectangular

Length in X-axis direction

Length in Y-axis direction

Length in Z-axis direction

parallelepiped

Column

Radius of column

Length of column

Radius of outer circle of

Radius of inner circle of

Cylinder

Length of cylinder

cylinder

The specified value are set in parameter No.11345 (address I), parameter No.11346 (address J), and

parameter No.11347 (address K).

Relationship between the position and dimensions of a blank

The relationship between the position and dimensions of a blank is shown in the figure below.

：Reference position (X,Y,Z)

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Operation to be performed when this command is issued

When this command is executed in the animation drawing operation, the specified values are set in the

drawing parameters for the blank figure, reference position, and dimensions that correspond to the

specified arguments, and the drawing area is automatically set again with the values set.

This causes this command and subsequent commands to perform drawing in the new drawing area.

NOTE

When this command is executed, the following occurs for drawing that has been

previously performed.

The command should therefore be executed at the beginning of a program for

drawing.

- The blank figure is initialized.

- The tool figure is erased.

Therefore, be sure to set the radius value of the tool again with G10L91

command (Refer to the next section) after G10L90 is instructed.

- The drawing start position is made invalid.

13.2.2.5 Programmable Data Input (G10) for Tool Figure Drawing

Parameters

Overview

For animation drawing by the dynamic graphic display function, a programmable data input (G10)

command can be used to set the graphic parameter for the tool figure (radius) in an NC program.

Format

G10 L91 R_ ;

R_ : Tool radius

NOTE

1 This command is valid only during animation drawing. It is ignored during normal

automatic operation.

2 This command is a one-shot G code.

3 This command must be specified in a single block.

Explanation

Tool radius (R_)

Set the radius of a tool figure to be drawn.

The tool length is the same as dimension K of a blank figure in the Z-axis direction.

Tool radius R

Tool length =

Blank dimension K

Programmed point

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Operation to be performed when this command is issued

When this command is executed in the animation drawing operation, the specified value is set in the

graphic parameter for the tool figure (radius) that corresponds to the specified argument, and the tool

figure is redrawn with the set value.

NOTE

When this command is executed, the following occurs for drawing that has been

previously performed.

The blank figure is updated.

13.2.3 Warning Messages

Warning message

Content

START REJECTED

This program cannot be drawn.

NO PROGRAM SELECTED

No drawing target program is selected.

UNAVAILABLE COMMAND IS IN DRAWING

An NC statement/macro statement that can not execute

drawing is instructed.

ILLEGAL SETTING OF GRAPHIC PARAMETERS

Graphic parameters are not set correctly.

13.2.4 Note

NOTE

1 The drawing target axes are the basic three axes.

The basic three axes are the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis on the basic coordinate

system set with parameter No.1022.

2 In a drawing program having a sequence of contiguous small blocks, drawing

requires longer processing time, possibly causing machining time to become

longer than actual machining time.

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NOTE

When drawing is executed, data is treated as described below.

(1) Parameters

The same parameters as for automatic operation are used. However,

parameters cannot be rewritten with a command such as the G10 command.

If an attempt is made to rewrite a parameter with programmable parameter

input (G10L52), the command is ignored.

However, by setting bit 7 (GST) of parameter No.11329, drawing can be

temporarily stopped with the warning "UNAVAILABLE COMMAND IS IN

DRAWING".

(2) Tool compensation value/workpiece origin offset/extended workpiece origin

offset/macro variable, etc.

For each of drawing execution and automatic operation, separate data is

used. At the start of drawing, data for drawing is produced by copying data

for automatic operation. In subsequent operations, the data for drawing and

the data for automatic operation are treated independently of each other.

So, even if data is rewritten with a command such as G10, drawing execution

and automatic operation do not affect each other. Note, however, that data

rewritten in drawing execution is not reflected in the data for automatic

operation but is deleted.

(3) Tool life management data

These data items are not used for drawing execution. So, if an attempt is

made to rewrite data with G10, the command is ignored.

However, by setting bit 7 (GST) of parameter No.11329, drawing can be

temporarily stopped with the warning "UNAVAILABLE COMMAND IS IN

DRAWING".

13.2.5 Restrictions

Functions that operate differently in drawing execution and automatic

operation

The operations of the following functions in drawing execution differ from the operations in automatic

operation:

Operations that differ, depending on the custom macro

Interface signal

#1000 to #1035 are assumed to be 0 at all times.

Message output

A message to be output with #3006 is not displayed but is ignored.

clock

#3001 and #3002 are ignored. So, note that drawing is not continued, for example, if the

following is specified:

#3001=0 ;

WHILE [#3001 LE 100] DO1 ;

END1 ;

Mirror image

#3007 is assumed to be 0 at all times.

Program-restarted state

#3008 is assumed to be 0 at all times.

External output command

BPRNT, DPRNT, POPEN, and PCLOS are ignored.

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Functions that perform partly different operations

When G28 (automatic reference position return) is specified, up to the intermediate point is

drawn.

When G29 (automatic return from the reference position) is specified, drawing is performed

from the intermediate point.

When G27 (reference position return check) is specified, no reference position return check is

made.

No stored stroke limit check is made.

When G31 (skip function), or G31.1, G31.2, or G31.3 (multistage skip function) is specified,

drawing is performed up to the specified position, regardless of the skip signal.

When G60 (single direction positioning) is specified, drawing is performed directly up to the

specified position at all times even if the positioning direction is opposite.

Functions that perform different operations

If the following functions are specified, the operations described below result:

1) G07.1 (cylindrical interpolation)

Linear interpolation is performed only with linear axes.

Functions that do not support drawing

The following functions are ignored in drawing execution:

G04 (dwell)

G20, G21 (inch/metric switch)

Auxiliary function (M, S, T, B)

G22, G23 (stored stroke limit check on/off)

G10 (programmable data input for other than the graphic parameters for the blank figure/tool figure)

NOTE

If G10 (programmable data input) is specified, drawing can be temporarily

stopped with the warning "UNAVAILABLE COMMAND IS IN DRAWING" by

setting bit 7 (GST) of parameter No.11329.

The following functions are warning in drawing execution:

1) M198 (external subprogram call)

Functions that support drawing

The operations performed with the following program commands can be drawn:

1) G00 (Positioning)

2) G01 (Linear interpolation)

3) G02/G03 (Circular interpolation)

However, helical interpolation with the instruction axis other than basic three axes cannot be drawn.

4) G17/G18/G19 (Plane selection)

5) G33 (Threading)

However, it is drawn as linear interpolation.

6) G40/G41/G42 (Cutter compensation/cancel)

7) G52 (Local coordinate system)

8) G53 (Machine coordinate system selection)

G54 to G59 (Workpiece coordinate system selection)

10) G54.1 (Extended workpiece coordinate system selection)

11) G65 (Macro call)

12) G68/G69 (Coordinate system rotation/cancel)

13) G90/G91 (Absolute/incremental command)

14) G92 (Workpiece coordinate system change)

15) G92.1 (Workpiece coordinate system preset)

16) G94/G95 (Feed per minute/Feed per rotation)

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17) G96/G97 (Constant surface speed control/cancel)

18) M98 (Subprogram call)

19) G73/G74/G76/G81/G82/G83/G84/G85/G86/G87/G88/G89/G80

(Canned cycle for drilling)

NOTE

1 It is possible to draw with the G68 (Coordinate system rotation) instruction only

in the tool path drawing.

And, the display of coordinates when instructing in G68 is a coordinate value on

the workpiece coordinate system.

2 In animation drawing, shape by the movement of back boring cycle command is

different from actual shape.

3 In animation drawing, movement to shift amount at the bottom of a hole in the

fine boring cycle and back boring cycle command is not drawn by setting bit 1

(ABC) of parameter No.11349=0.

Operations that do not support drawing

The following operations cannot be drawn:

Backward movement based on the retrace function

Forward movement/backward movement/resumed forward movement based on the manual handle

retrace function

Movement made with skip signal input for a skip command or multistage skip command

Movement on an axis based on PMC axis control

Operation based on manual interrupt, manual handle interrupt, etc.

Operation based on the high-speed, high-precision function (AI advanced preview control, AI

contour control, AI contour control II)

Drawing start position

In tool path drawing, if G92, G52, or G92.1 is specified at the start of a drawing target program, the

position specified with the G code is the drawing start position. If none of these G codes is specified,

the end point of the first moving command is the drawing start position.

In animation drawing, the current position when the tool figure is displayed is the drawing start position.

If the value where to be drawn is absolute coordinate value (bit 3 (BGM) of parameter No.11329=0), the

origin setting by modal coordinate system command (work coordinate system and local coordinate

system) on the automatic operation side is not reflected in the value where to be drawn.

Use of this function with other functions

When this function is specified, the following functions cannot be used:

• Graphic display

• MANUAL GUIDE i

VGA display based on the C language executor

If VGA display based on the C language executor is used, the VGA window is erased when the screen

display is switched to a screen of this function.

So, when using the VGA window, determine the screen of this function by screen number and close the

VGA window before switching the screen display.

Use of the CNC screen display function

The following restriction exists when the screen of dynamic graphic display function is displayed by the

CNC screen display function.

1) The drawing screen is not displayed in the CNC screen display function by way of via embedded

Ethernet. Please use the CNC screen display function by way of the FAST Ethernet board.

2) The drawing screen is not displayed in the CNC screen dual display function.

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Please do not start / shut down the CNC screen display function when you display the drawing

screen. Please start / shut down the CNC screen display function after it switches to other screens.

Use of the Screen hard copy function

Drawing is temporarily stopped when the drawing screen is copied with the screen hard copy function.

The drawing can be restarted by pushing [RESTART] soft key if necessary after the copy operation is

finished.

13.3 DYNAMIC GRAPHIC DISPLAY (T SERIES)

Overview

The dynamic graphic display function enables the display of a machining travel path without actually

running the machine.

With the dynamic graphic display function, the machine need not be actually run as with the graphic

display function. Before starting path drawing, however, you should select MEM mode by the mode

switch on the machine operator's panel and set conditions that can be used to start actual NC operation of

the machine.

13.3.1 Graphic Parameter Screen

The graphic parameter screen used to make necessary settings for tool path drawing and the methods of

making these settings are the same as those for the graphic display function.

See Section 13.1, "GRAPHIC DISPLAY".

13.3.2 Path Drawing

Explanation

The PATH GRAPHIC screen is used to draw a tool path. The following operations can be performed:

• Starting/ending tool path drawing

• Rewinding a drawing target machining program

• Erasing a drawn tool path

• Enlarging/reducing the graphic range

Procedure for drawing a path on the path graphic screen

To draw a tool path, select MEM mode by the mode switch on the machine operator's panel and set

conditions that can be used to start actual NC operation of the machine.

Then, use the following procedure to perform drawing.

Procedure

Press the function key

(or

when a small MDI unit is used) and set necessary graphic

parameters on the GRAPHIC PARAMETER screen.

Press the [PATH EXEC] soft key. The PATH GRAPHIC screen is displayed.

Press the [(OPRT)] soft key. The soft keys for tool path drawing are displayed.

Fig. 13.3.2 (a) PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen (operation) (8.4-inch LCD)

Fig. 13.3.2 (b) PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen (operation) (10.4-inch LCD)

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NOTE

A travel path cannot be drawn if axis movement is disabled due to the start lock

or interlock state. Release the lock state before starting drawing.

Starting drawing

•

[EXEC] soft key

Drawing is performed continuously until the M02 or M30 block in the program is reached.

When the single block switch on the machine operator's panel is turned on and drawing is started, a

single block stop operation is performed after drawing only for a single block.

•

[PROCESS] soft key

If drawing is started by pressing the [PROCESS] soft key, a single block stop operation is performed

at the M00 or M01 block in the machining program when that block is executed.

To restart the drawing, press the [EXEC] or [PROCESS] soft key again.

Stopping drawing

•

[STOP] soft key

During drawing started by pressing the [EXEC] or [PROCESS] soft key, a single block stop

operation can be performed by pressing the [STOP] soft key.

To restart the drawing, press the [EXEC] or [PROCESS] soft key again.

Erasing a drawn tool path

•

[ERASE] soft key

A drawn path can be erased by pressing the [ERASE] soft key.

Rewind of a drawing target program

•

[REWIND] soft key

The machining program can be rewound by pressing the [REWIND] soft key.

This soft key is enabled when drawing is stopped.

Procedure for enlarging or reducing a drawn path on the path graphic screen

On the tool path graphic screen, you can move the center position of the tool path drawing or enlarge or

reduce the tool path drawing while viewing the drawn tool path.

If any of these operations is executed, the tool path already drawn is cleared.

Procedure

Press the function key

(or

when a small MDI unit is used).

Press the [GRAPH] soft key to display the PATH GRAPHIC screen, and then draw a tool path.

Press the return menu key

Press the [LARGE] soft key.

Procedure for changing the graphic range by setting a graphic center and

magnification

The graphic center position can be moved. At the same time, the scale can also be changed. So, the

tool path can be enlarged or reduced at a desired new center position.

After step 4 described above, press the [CENTER] soft key.

A yellow cursor appears at the center of the screen, and the soft key display is changed.

Move the yellow cursor to a new graphic center position by using the cursor key

, or

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When changing the scale, key in a value from 0.01 to 100 (magnification) then press the [INPUT]

soft key. An input value is displayed at "SCALE" in the lower-right corner of the screen.

When you press the [+INPUT] soft key, the current magnification is incremented by an input value.

Press the [EXEC] soft key to end the operation.

After this step, the setting made in the above steps is effective to enable drawing in the new graphic

range.

Before graphic movement

After graphic movement

Fig. 13.3.2 (c) Graphic movement (magnification = 2.00)

Procedure for changing the graphic range with a rectangle

A tool path can be drawn by enlarging a specified rectangular area.

After step 4 described above, press the [AREA] soft key.

Two cursors, one in red and the other in yellow, appear at the center of the screen, and the soft key

display is changed.

Move the yellow cursor by using the cursor key

, or

. The cursor to be

moved can be switched by pressing the [HI/LO] soft key.

Move the two cursors to the diagonal points of a new rectangular graphic range. A tool path is

drawn next time so that the drawn tool path is contained in this rectangular range.

Press the [EXEC] soft key to end the operation.

After this step, the setting made in the above steps is effective to enable drawing in the new graphic

range.

Before graphic enlargement

After graphic enlargement

Fig. 13.3.2 (d) Graphic enlargement

NOTE

1 To stop an enlargement/reduction operation, press the [CANCEL] soft key.

2 Even if you perform an enlargement/reduction operation, the tool path already

drawn on the screen is neither moved nor enlarged. The enlargement/reduction

setting is effective next time drawing is performed.

13.3.3 Restrictions

Tool registration command in the tool life management function

During drawing, tool registration (G10L3 command) in the tool life management function is disabled.

You can therefore use the G10L3 command to register a new tool only during normal automatic

operation.

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14.VIRTUAL MDI KEY FUNCTION

14 VIRTUAL MDI KEY FUNCTION

Chapter 14, "VIRTUAL MDI KEY FUNCTION", consists of the following sections:

14.1 VIRTUAL MDI KEY

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Overview

This function is used to perform program editing and changing of various data using the keyboard

displayed on the LCD with a touch panel.

Screen on which a CNC screen is displayed in the upper left 1/4 area

Explanation

A CNC screen equivalent to that displayed on 8.4-inch LCD is displayed in the upper left area of the

screen, and the keyboard is displayed in the remaining area.

Figure 14.1 (a) Screen on which a CNC screen is displayed in the upper left area

Operation

Input key

The display "INPUT" on the virtual MDI keyboard is equivalent to the input key.

Cancel key

The displays "BACK SPACE" and "CANCEL" on the virtual MDI keyboard are equivalent to the cancel

key.

Shift key

The display "↑ SHIFT" on the virtual MDI keyboard is equivalent to the shift key.

Pressing the "↑ SHIFT" key once places the system in the shift state, and pressing the "↑ SHIFT" key

again or another key releases the system from the state.

Pressing a key in the shift state causes the character indicated in the upper left corner of the key to be

entered.

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Simultaneous pressing of two keys

The operation to be performed for pressing two key simultaneously, such as the "CANCEL" and

"RESET" keys to erase alarm SW0100, is as follows:

(1) Press the "SPCL" key. The "SPCL" key is held down, and places the system in SPCL mode.

(2) Press the keys to be pressed simultaneously, one at a time.

(3) Press the "INPUT" key. Of the keys pressed in SPCL mode, the last two are assumed to have been

pressed simultaneously. The system is released from SPCL mode, and the SPCL key, which has

been held down, returns to the normal state.

Example: "SPCL" → "CANCEL" → "RESET" → "INPUT"

NOTE

1 In SPCL mode, other keys are disabled until the "SPCL" or "INPUT" key is

pressed.

2 Pressing the "SPCL" key in "SPCL" mode causes all keys pressed in SPCL

mode to be disabled. The system is released from SPCL mode, and the SPCL

key, which has been held down, returns to the normal state.

Screen on which a CNC screen is displayed in the entire area

Explanation

A CNC screen equivalent to that displayed on 8.4-inch LCD is displayed in the entire area. Function keys

and the ON/OFF button for virtual keys are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Figure 14.1 (b) Screen on which a CNC screen is displayed in the entire area

Operation

Function key page switching

Pressing "MENU" located near the lower right corner of the screen switches the screen to page 1, page 2,

page 3, and back to page 1 in this order.

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Function keys on page 1

Function keys on page 2

Function keys on page 3

Display of virtual keys

Pressing "KEY ON" located at the lower right corner of the screen displays virtual MDI keys. The

character string on the key top changes to "KEYOFF".

Pressing "KEYOFF" hides virtual MDI keys.

Figure 14.1 (c) State in which virtual keys are ON

Input key

The display "INPUT" on the virtual MDI keyboard is equivalent to the input key.

Cancel key

The displays "BS" on the virtual MDI keyboard are equivalent to the cancel key.

(The function key

"CAN" is also equivalent to the cancel key.)

Shift key

The display "SHIFT" on the virtual MDI keyboard is equivalent to the shift key. The characters on the

key tops change each time the shift key is pressed.

(The characters that can be input are displayed.)

Figure 14.1 (d) Key tops in the shift state

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The operation to be performed for pressing two key simultaneously, such as the "CAN" and "RESET"

keys to erase alarm SW0100, is as follows:

(1) Press the "SPCL" key. The "SPCL" key is held down, and places the system in SPCL mode.

(2) Press the keys to be pressed simultaneously, one at a time.

(3) Press the "INPUT" key.

Example: "SPCL" → "CAN" → "RESET" → "INPUT"

NOTE

1 In SPCL mode, other keys are disabled until the "SPCL" or "INPUT" key is

pressed.

2 Pressing the "SPCL" key in "SPCL" mode causes all keys pressed in SPCL

mode to be disabled. The system is released from SPCL mode, and the SPCL

key, which has been held down, returns to the normal state.

14.1.1 Limitations

Display of VGA windows on the C language executor

This function uses one VGA window, so that the number of VGA windows that can be used on the C

language executor is reduced by one.

LCDs

LCDs on which this function can be used are 10.4-inch LCDs with a touch panel.

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1.ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

This chapter describes routine maintenance work that the operator can perform when using the CNC.

WARNING

Only those persons who have been educated for maintenance and safety may

perform maintenance work not described in this chapter.

Chapter 1, "ROUTINE MAINTENANCE", consists of the following sections:

1.1 ACTION TO BE TAKEN WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURRED

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1.2 BACKING UP VARIOUS DATA ITEMS

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ACTION TO BE TAKEN WHEN A PROBLEM OCCURRED

If an unexpected operation occurs or an alarm or warning is output when the CNC and machine are used,

the problem needs to be solved quickly. For this purpose, the status of the problem must be identified

correctly, and a proper action must be taken.

The procedure for taking an action for a problem is shown below.

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Problem!

Dangerous?

Dangerous

Danger to you and others

Take action to avoid danger.

- Stop machine immediately.

- Refuge to safe place immediately.

Not dangerous

Confirm and secure safety.

Check and identify problem.

- Confirm current safety.

- Warning

- Check machine and circumstances.

- Alarm

- Turn off power to machine.

- Abnormal operation

- Wrong operation, etc.

Check status and how problem

recovery

impossible,

occurred.

- Time and place of problem

immediately notify sales agent or

occurrence

supplier of problem details for

- Operation procedure

action.

Investigate cause and take action.

- Check and correct machining program and set data items.

- Review and modify operation procedure.

- Check and repair machine operation sections.

Recovery work

- Action by you or machine tool builder

- Check operation after recovery.

For details of investigation and action on problems arising from the CNC, refer to

"TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE" in the Maintenance Manual (B-64305EN) issued by FANUC.

1.2

BACKING UP VARIOUS DATA ITEMS

With the CNC, various data items such as offset data and system parameters are stored in the SRAM of

the control unit and are protected by a backup battery. However, an accident can erase the data. By

storing the data at another location (outside the CNC), the data, when lost, can be restored.

So, when the machine is started up or data is updated, for example, the data should be backed up (stored

outside the CNC).

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Data backup operation

The data items listed below should be backed up. For the method of data output operation, see the

chapter of "DATA INPUT/OUTPUT" in this manual.

<1> Machining programs

→ See III-8.2.1.

<2> System parameters

→ See III-8.2.2.

<3> Tool offset data

→ See III-8.2.3.

<4> PMC data

→ See PMC PROGRAMMING MANUAL (B-64393EN).

<5> Pitch error compensation data (when the pitch error compensation function is selected.)

→ See III-8.2.4.

<6> Custom macro variables (when the custom macro function is selected.)

→ See III-8.2.5.

<7> Workpiece coordinate system setting data (when the workpiece coordinate system function is

selected.)

→ See III-8.2.6.

<8> Operation history data

→ See III-8.2.7.

It is recommended that recording media (such as floppy disks and memory cards) daily used with the

machine be used to store data. Stored data should be managed properly so that the data can be restored

quickly if a problem occurs.

Data restoration work

In order to restore lost data to the state of the stored data, input the data backed up according to the

previous item into the CNC. For the method of data input operation, see the chapter of "DATA

INPUT/OUTPUT" in this manual.

WARNING

After inputting stored data, do not start an operation immediately. Instead,

check that the data is input correctly and that settings are made to meet a

desired operation.

If an operation is executed without making this check, the machine and

workpiece can be damaged and personal injury can occur due to an unexpected

machine movement. Use sufficient care.

CAUTION

Before recovery of the following data items, consult with the machine tool builder

of the machine used:

• System parameters

• PMC data

• Macro programs and custom macro variables

• Pitch error compensation values

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