fanuc i CELL Operator Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form.

All specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.

The export of this product is subject to the authorization of the government of the country from where the product is exported.

In this manual we have tried as much as possible to describe all the various matters.

However, we cannot describe all the matters which must not be done, or which cannot be done, because there are so many possibilities. Therefore, matters which are not especially described as possible in this manual should be regarded as ”impossible”.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS describes notes, cautions and warnings to be observed for safe handling of those machines that have the FANUC i CELL and FANUC CNC installed. Before using the functions described in this manual, be sure to read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

When using a function described in this manual, read the relevant portion of the operator's manual of each CNC to fully understand the function.

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1.1 DEFINITION OF WARNING, CAUTION, AND NOTE

This manual includes safety precautions for protecting the user and preventing damage to the machine. Precautions are classified into Warning and Caution according to their bearing on safety. Also, supplementary information is described as a Note. Read the Warning, Caution, and Note thoroughly before attempting to use the machine.

WARNING

Applied when there is a danger of the user being injured or when there is a damage of both the user being injured and the equipment being damaged if the approved procedure is not observed.

CAUTION

Applied when there is a danger of the equipment being damaged, if the approved procedure is not observed.

NOTE

The Note is used to indicate supplementary information other than Warning and Caution.

- Read this manual carefully, and store it in a safe place.

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1.2 GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

WARNING

1Before operating the machine, thoroughly check the entered data. Operating the machine with incorrectly specified data may result in the machine behaving unexpectedly, possibly causing damage to the workpiece and/or machine itself, or injury to the user.

2Never attempt to machine a workpiece without first checking the programmed value, compensation value, current position, and external signal settings. Also, never attempt to machine a workpiece without first checking the operation of the machine. Before starting a production run, ensure that the machine is operating correctly by performing a trial run using, for example, the single block, feedrate override, or machine lock function, or by operating the machine with neither a tool nor workpiece mounted. Failure to confirm the correct operation of the machine may result in the machine behaving unexpectedly, possibly causing damage to the workpiece and/or machine itself, or injury to the user.

3Ensure that the specified feedrate is appropriate for the intended operation. Generally, for each machine, there is a maximum allowable feedrate. The appropriate feedrate varies with the intended operation. Refer to the manual provided with the machine to determine the maximum allowable feedrate. If a machine is run at other than the correct speed, it may behave unexpectedly, possibly causing damage to the workpiece and/or machine itself, or injury to the user.

4When using a tool compensation function, thoroughly check the direction and amount of compensation. Operating the machine with incorrectly specified data may result in the machine behaving unexpectedly, possibly causing damage to the workpiece and/or machine itself, or injury to the user.

5The parameters for the CNC and PMC are factory-set.

Usually, there is no need to change them. When, however, there is no alternative other than to change a parameter, ensure that you fully Failure to set a parameter correctly may result in the machine behaving unexpectedly, possibly causing damage to the workpiece and/or machine itself, or injury to the user.

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CAUTION

1Immediately after switching on the power, do not touch any of the keys on the MDI panel until the position display or alarm screen appears on the CNC unit.

Some of the keys on the MDI panel are dedicated to maintenance or other special operations. Pressing any of these keys may place the CNC unit in other than its normal state. Starting the machine in this state may cause it to behave unexpectedly.

2The operator's manual for Ethernet board describes all the basic functions of the CNC, including the optional functions. The selected optional functions vary with the machine. Some functions described in this manual may not, therefore, be supported by your machine. Check the machine specifications before using Ethernet board.

3Some machine operations and screen functions are implemented by the machine tool builder. For an explanation of their usage and related notes, refer to the manual provided by the machine tool builder.

For example:

-On some machines, executing a tool function causes the tool change unit to operate. When executing a tool function on such a machine, stand well clear of the tool change unit. Otherwise, there is a danger of injury to the operator.

-Many auxiliary functions trigger physical operations, such as rotation of the spindle. Before attempting to use an auxiliary function, therefore, ensure that you are fully aware of the operation to be triggered by that function.

NOTE

Command programs, parameters, and variables are stored in nonvolatile memory in the CNC. Generally, the contents of memory are not lost by a power on/off operation. However, the contents of memory may be erased by mistake, or important data in nonvolatile memory may have to be erased upon recovering from a failure.

To enable the restoration of data as soon as possible if such a situation arises, always make a backup of the data in advance.

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1.3 WARNING AND CAUTIONS ON THE FANUC i CELL

Warnings and cautions on the FANUC i CELL are provided below and in the text of this manual. Read this manual carefully before using the FANUC i CELL, and observe the warnings, cautions, and notes.

WARNING

1When using an NC program on an actual NC machine, confirm that the operation of the machine and tool controlled by the NC program is safe, before operating the machine.

If an incorrect NC program is used or an NC program is used in a wrong way, the machine and tool can perform an unexpected operation, thus damaging the tool, machine, and workpiece, and exposing humans to a fatal accident.

2This software does not check whether an NC program transferred by this software operates normally on the NC machine. When using an NC program on an actual NC machine, observe Item 1 above.

3Even when an NC program once used successfully is reused, the contents of the NC program input to the NC machine can change for a cause such as deteriorated NC program storage media and a change in the communication environment for transfer based on the communication function.

When using an NC program on an actual NC machine, observe Item 1 above.

In this manual, a program used to specify an NC machine operation is referred to as an NC program. In the manual of an NC machine, an alias such as a machining program, part program, or program may be used for an NC program. If the meaning and purpose of such an alias are the same as for an NC program used in this manual, be sure to observe the warnings above.

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Warning and caution on DNC operation

WARNING

1When performing DNC operation, check the NC program. If an incorrect NC program is used, the machine and tool can perform an unexpected operation, thus damaging the workpiece and machine, and causing human injury.

2When performing DNC operation, do not start machine immediately. By using functions such as the single block, feedrate override, and machine lock functions, check that the machine and tool controlled by DNC operation operate safely.

If operation is performed using incorrect data, the machine can perform an unexpected operation, thus damaging the workpiece and machine, and causing human injury.

CAUTION

DNC operation may temporarily stop, depending on the capability of the personal computer, the number of NCs connected, and the size of the communication buffer on the NC side. Moreover, DNC operation may temporarily stop when software irrelevant to NC program transfer such as software for personal computer screen operation is executed. In these cases, reduce the number of machines on which DNC operation is performed simultaneously.

Exclusive file control

NOTE

Be careful not to perform multiple operations such as download, upload, edit, copy, move, and delete operations simultaneously for the same NC program.

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PREFACE

PREFACE

This manual describes the FANUC i CELL that operates on a personal computer (called PC for short). The FANUC i CELL is an application that runs on the CIMPLICITY HMI. Using the Ethernet communication function available with an NC produced by FANUC, the FANUC i CELL transfers data such as NC programs between the NC and personal computer.

Organization of this manual

This manual consists of the following parts:

PREFACE

This part itself I. GENERAL

This part outlines each function. II. INSTALLATION

This part describes the method of installation. Be sure to read this part before starting installation.

III. SETTING

This part describes the setting items required to used each function.

IV. OPERATION

This part describes the method of screen operation. APPENDIX

The setting items required for an NC, error codes, and so forth are described.

CIMPLICITY is a registered trademark of GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc..

Microsoft, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A..

Related manuals

This manual provides related information about NCs produced by FANUC, the Ethernet communication function, and CIMPLICITY for using the FANUC i CELL.

However, this manual does not cover all required information. Refer to the following manuals in addition to this manual:

•FANUC Ethernet Board/DATA SERVER Board Operator's Manual (B-63354EN)

•Connection manual, maintenance manual, and operator's manual of an NC to be connected using the FANUC i CELL

•CIMPLICITY HMI Basic System Operator's Manual (B-75064EN)

•CIMPLICITY HMI Option 1 (WebView/Action Calendar/ Statistic Process Management) Operator's Manual (B-75064EN-5) (This manual describes the method of WebView setting.)

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Licensing agreement

The terms and conditions set forth by FANUC must be agreed upon by a customer who purchases the FANUC i CELL.

These terms and conditions represent the licensing agreement between the customer and FANUC LTD. (referred to as FANUC) related to the software product (referred to as this software) purchased by the customer.

Article 1 Licensing of right for use

FANUC grants the customer the following right related to this software:

<1> This software may be used on one computer.

<2> When this software is used on multiple computers, the customer shall obtain licenses for this software as many as the number of computers even if this software is not used at the same time on those computers.

<3> When this software is read through the network to the temporary memory of each computer, the customer shall obtain licenses for this software as many as the number of computers used.

<4> Only one copy of this software may be produced for backup.

Article 2 Copyright

FANUC possesses the copyright of this software. Accordingly, the customer shall not copy this software for any purpose except for the purpose stipulated in Article 1 "Licensing of right for use".

Article 3 Restrictions

The customer shall not transfer, lend, sell, distribute, lease, or rent this software to a third party.

Article 4 Warranty

If the distributed media and manual of this software contains a physical defect, and the customer so notifies FANUC within ninety days after the reception of this software, FANUC replaces this software with a new one at no cost.

Article 5 Exemption

FANUC does not provide any warranty and guarantee related to this software except the warranty stipulated in Article 4, "Warranty".

Namely, FANUC is not liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of this software.

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Abbreviations

In this manual, the following abbreviations may be used:

	Formal name	Abbreviation
	FANUC i CELL	i CELL
	Personal computer	PC
	Operating system	OS
	Directory where the i Cell is	%iCELL%
		(Used when the path of a particular file name
	installed
		in the i CELL is described)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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I. GENERAL
1	OVERVIEW ............................................................................................		3
2	ABOUT THE FANUC i CELL .................................................................		4
	2.1	OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................	5
3	OPERATING ...............................................................ENVIRONMENT		7
	3.1 ...............................................................................................................	CNC	8
	3.2 ......................................................	PERSONAL COMPUTER/HARDWARE	12
	3.3 ......................................................	PERSONAL COMPUTER/SOFTWARE	13
	3.4 .............................	CONTRACT WITH INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS	15
4	NC PROGRAM ..........................................................MANAGEMENT		16

4.1NC PROGRAM TRANSFER BY OPERATING

	THE NC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SCREEN .........................................	17
4.2	NC PROGRAM FORMAT ............................................................................	19
4.3	SUBPROGRAM TRANSFER FUNCTION ...................................................	20
	4.3.1 Details of the Subprogram Batch Transfer Function.............................................	22
	4.3.2 Details of the Subprogram Expanded Transfer Function......................................	23
4.4	LIST FILE TRANSFER FUNCTION.............................................................	24
	4.4.1 Details of List File Batch Transfer Function.........................................................	26
	4.4.2 Details of List File Expended Transfer Function ..................................................	26
	4.4.3 List File Transfer Monitor and Control Function..................................................	27

5 OPERATION MONITOR.......................................................................			29
5.1	OPERATION RESULT SCREEN.................................................................		30
	5.1.1	Creating Operation Results....................................................................................	30
	5.1.2	Display Information...............................................................................................	31
5.2	WORKPIECE MACHINING RESULTS........................................................		33
	5.2.1 Workpiece Machining Result Data .......................................................................		33
	5.2.2	Display Information...............................................................................................	34
	5.2.3	Display Format Alteration.....................................................................................	38
	5.2.4 Planned Parts Count Input .....................................................................................		39
5.3	TOOL LIFE MANAGEMENT........................................................................		40

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		5.3.1 Display Information...............................................................................................		40
6	NC DISPLAY AND OPERATION .........................................................			42
7	NC MAINTENANCE .............................................................................			43
8	MAIL FUNCTION .................................................................................			45
	8.1	IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MAIL FUNCTION BY
		DIAL-UP CONNECTION..............................................................................		46
9	WEB FUNCTION..................................................................................			48
	9.1	IMPLEMENTING THE MAIL FUNCTION AND WEB FUNCTION
		WITH 24-HOUR CONNECTION..................................................................		49
II. INSTALLATION
1	OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................			53
2	PREPARATION....................................................................................			54
	2.1	SETTING UP THE TCP/IP (BASIC FUNCTION).........................................		55
	2.2	SETTING UP A DEFAULT GATEWAY (MAIL AND WEB FUNCTIONS)		....56
	2.3	SETTING UP THE DNS (MAIL FUNCTION) ...............................................		57
	2.4	SETTING UP CIMPLICITY (BASIC FUNCTION).........................................		58
	2.5	SETTING UP ODBC (BASIC FUNCTION) ..................................................		59
	2.6	REGISTERING THE NEW USER "IUSR_ICELL" (WEB FUNCTION) ........		60
	2.7	INSTALLING IIS4.0 (WEB FUNCTION) ......................................................		61
	2.8	INSTALLING IE5.5 (BASIC FUNCTION).....................................................		62
3	INSTALLATION....................................................................................			63
	3.1	INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................		64

3.2INFORMATION TO BE AUTOMATICALLY SAVED TO THE TCP/IP

		SERVICE FILE.............................................................................................	69
4	UNINSTALLATION ..............................................................................		71
	4.1	UNINSTALLATION ......................................................................................	72
5	BACKUP AND RESTORATION ...........................................................		73
	5.1	BACKUP ......................................................................................................	74
		5.1.1 Opening the IcellBkupRstr Dialog Box.................................................................	74
		5.1.2 Selecting Information to Be Backed Up................................................................	75
		5.1.3 Confirming Backup Archive File Paths.................................................................	76
		5.1.4 Starting Backup .....................................................................................................	77
		5.1.5 Confirming the Contents of the Backup Archive File...........................................	77
		5.1.6 Saving the Backup Archive File............................................................................	78
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	5.2	RESTORATION...........................................................................................			79
		5.2.1	Installing i CELL ...................................................................................................		79
		5.2.2 Copying the Backup Archive File .........................................................................			79
		5.2.3 Selecting Information to Be Restored ...................................................................			79
		5.2.4	Starting Restoration ...............................................................................................		80
		5.2.5 Restoring NC Program Management Settings.......................................................			80
III. SETTING
1	OVERVIEW		..........................................................................................		83
2	BASIC FUNCTIONS.............................................................................				84
	2.1	OVERVIEW .................................................................................................			85
		2.1.1 Setting up the Number of Machines According to Order Password			..................... 85

2.1.2Setting up the Number of Machines to Be Connected and the Functions to

		Be Used..................................................................................................................	86
	2.1.3 Setting up Machine Information............................................................................		86
	2.1.4	Setting up Communication ....................................................................................	86
	2.1.5 Setting up NC Program Management....................................................................		87
	2.1.6 Setting up i CELL..................................................................................................		87
2.2	DIALOG BOX CONFIGURATION................................................................		88
	2.2.1 Opening the Configuration Dialog Box.................................................................		88
	2.2.2	Overview................................................................................................................	88
	2.2.3	Menus ....................................................................................................................	89
	2.2.4 How to Change Settings ........................................................................................		90
	2.2.5 Work Flows for Adding and Deleting Machines...................................................		91
	2.2.6 Setting Change and CIMPLICITY Project............................................................		92
	2.2.7 Stopping and Updating the i CELL Project...........................................................		93
	2.2.8 If an Attempt to Reflect Point Settings to CIMPLICITY Fails .............................		94
2.3	MACHINE COUNT CONFIGURATION........................................................		95
2.4	PROJECT PROPERTY ...............................................................................		96
2.5	MACHINE INFORMATION ..........................................................................		97
2.6	COMMUNICATION......................................................................................		99
	2.6.1	Setting up Communication ....................................................................................	99
	2.6.2	Confirming Communication Setup......................................................................	102
2.7	NC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT................................................................		106
	2.7.1	General Tab .........................................................................................................	107
	2.7.2	Download Tab .....................................................................................................	108
	2.7.3	Upload Tab ..........................................................................................................	111
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	2.8	i CELL MACHINE ......................................................................................		112
		2.8.1	Workpiece Process Result ...................................................................................	113
	2.9	WORKPIECES PROCESS RESULT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..........		117
	2.10	DATABASE MAINTENANCE .....................................................................		119
	2.11	NC SETTINGS ...........................................................................................		122
		2.11.1	Machining Result.................................................................................................	122
		2.11.2	Workpieces Process Result..................................................................................	122
		2.11.3	Tool Life..............................................................................................................	125
3	MAIL	...................................................................................................		126
	3.1	OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................		127
		3.1.1	Trigger Point and Trigger Criteria.......................................................................	127
		3.1.2	Mail Destinations.................................................................................................	127
		3.1.3	Mail Message and Message Point .......................................................................	127
		3.1.4	Flow of Setting ....................................................................................................	129
	3.2	MAILER .....................................................................................................		130
	3.3	MAIL CONFIGURATION ...........................................................................		131
	3.4	SEND TEST ...............................................................................................		135
4	WEB ...................................................................................................			136
	4.1 ...............................................................................................	OVERVIEW		137
	.................................................................................................	4.1.1	Web Screen Flow	137
	.......................................................................................................	4.1.2	Logon Screen	138
	...................................................................................	4.1.3	Machine Selection Screen	138
	........................................................................................	4.1.4	Machine Detail Screen	139
	.........................................................................................................	4.1.5	Setting Flow	140
	4.2 ..............................................................	WEB INITIAL CONFIGURATION		141
	4.3 ......................................................................................	POINT FOR WEB		142
	4.4 ...............................................................................................	ITEM NAME		144
	4.5 .......................................................................................	DISPLAY TABLE		145
IV. OPERATION
1	OVERVIEW ........................................................................................			149
2	SCREEN .......................................................................OPERATION			150
	2.1 .......................................................	ACTIVATING THE i CELL PROJECT		151
	2.2 ....................................................	TERMINATING THE i CELL PROJECT		153
	2.3 .....................................................	SWITCHING AMONG THE SCREENS		154
	2.4 ......................................................	ITEMS COMMON TO THE SCREENS		157

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		2.4.1 Names of Screen Components.............................................................................	157
3	MAIN MENU.......................................................................................		159
	3.1	OUTLINE ...................................................................................................	160
	3.2	ACTIVATING THE MAIN MENU................................................................	161
	3.3	TERMINATING THE MAIN MENU.............................................................	162
	3.4	OPERATION..............................................................................................	163
4	OVERVIEW MENU.............................................................................		164
	4.1	OUTLINE ...................................................................................................	165
	4.2	SCREEN OPERATION (1) OVERVIEW SCREEN ....................................	166

4.3SCREEN OPERATION (2) SCREEN LIST

		FOR EACH OVERVIEW MACHINE ..........................................................		168
	4.4	CHANGING THE NUMBER OF CONNECTED MACHINES .....................		169
5	NC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ........................................................			171
	5.1	OUTLINE ...................................................................................................		172
	5.2	SCREEN OPERATION..............................................................................		173
		5.2.1 About The NC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Window ....................................		173
		5.2.2 Work with the File List in the PC........................................................................		175
		5.2.3 Operating the File Directory List on the Personal Computer..............................		178
		5.2.4 Copying, Moving, Deleting and Renaming Files in the PC ................................		180
		5.2.5 Browsing, Editing and Creating New Files in the PC .........................................		182
		5.2.6 Transmitting an NC Program...............................................................................		185
		5.2.7 Referencing, Editing, and Deleting NC Files......................................................		189
		5.2.8	Setting Options ....................................................................................................	192
	5.3	EDIT LIST FILE SCREEN OPERATIONS .................................................		195
		5.3.1 Structure of Edit List File Screen ........................................................................		195
		5.3.2	Editing List Files .................................................................................................	198
	5.4	LIST FILE MONITOR SCREEN OPERATIONS ........................................		203
		5.4.1 Structure of List File Monitor Screen..................................................................		203
		5.4.2 List File Monitor Operations...............................................................................		205
6	MACHINING RESULTS .....................................................................			208
	6.1	OUTLINE ...................................................................................................		209
	6.2	SCREEN OPERATION..............................................................................		210
7	WORKPIECE PROCESS RESULTS..................................................			214
	7.1	OUTLINE ...................................................................................................		215
	7.2	SCREEN OPERATION..............................................................................		216

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8 NC DISPLAY AND OPERATION .......................................................		226
8.1	OUTLINE ...................................................................................................	227
8.2	SCREEN OPERATION..............................................................................	228
8.3	ACTUAL POSITION DISPLAY ..................................................................	232
8.4	PROGRAM CHECK...................................................................................	234
8.5	PARAMETER SETTING............................................................................	235
8.6	DIAGNOSIS...............................................................................................	237

9 NC MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................			238
9.1	OUTLINE ...................................................................................................		239
9.2	SCREEN OPERATION..............................................................................		240
9.3	ALARM HISTORY DISPLAY .....................................................................		242
	9.3.1	History Data Display ...........................................................................................	243
	9.3.2	Outputting History Data ......................................................................................	243
	9.3.3	Clearing History Data..........................................................................................	243
9.4	OPERATION HISTORY DISPLAY.............................................................		244
	9.4.1	Operation History Display...................................................................................	245
	9.4.2	Outputting History Data ......................................................................................	246
	9.4.3	Clearing History Data..........................................................................................	246
	9.4.4	History Signal Setting..........................................................................................	247
9.5	VARIOUS DATA BACKUP/RESTORATION..............................................		248
	9.5.1	Data Backup ........................................................................................................	249
	9.5.2	Data Restoration ..................................................................................................	250
	9.5.3	File List Refreshing .............................................................................................	250
	9.5.4	File Deletion ........................................................................................................	251
9.6	FROM/SRAM DATA BACKUP/RESTORATION........................................		252
	9.6.1	FROM Data Backup ............................................................................................	253
	9.6.2	FROM Data Restoration......................................................................................	254
	9.6.3	SRAM Data Backup ............................................................................................	255
	9.6.4	File List Refreshing .............................................................................................	255
	9.6.5	FROM Data Deletion...........................................................................................	256

10	TOOL LIFE MANAGEMENT ..............................................................		257
	10.1	OUTLINE ...................................................................................................	258
	10.2	SCREEN OPERATION..............................................................................	259
11	ALARM AND WARNING....................................................................		262
	11.1	OUTLINE ...................................................................................................	263
	11.2	SCREEN OPERATION (1) ALARM MESSAGE SCREEN.........................	264

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	11.3 SCREEN OPERATION (2) ALARM LOG DISPLAY SCREEN...................			266
APPENDIX
A HOW TO INSTALL AND REGISTER CIMPLICITY ............................				269
	A.1 HOT TO INSTALL CIMPLICITY.................................................................			270
		A.1.1	Installing CIMPLICITY ......................................................................................	270
		A.1.2 How to Start Installation......................................................................................		271
		A.1.3 Newly Installing CIMPLICITY HMI ..................................................................		272
		A.1.4 Installing New Options with CIMPLICITY HMI ...............................................		277
	A.2 REGISTERING USE OF CIMPLICITY.......................................................			278
		A.2.1 Registering Use of CIMPLICITY HMI Software ...............................................		278
		A.2.2 Newly Registering for CIMPLICITY HMI .........................................................		279
		A.2.3 Registering for CIMPLICITY HMI Options and Upgrading ..............................		281
		A.2.4 Using CIMPLICITY HMI without License.........................................................		283
B	FOCAS1/ETHERNET FUNCTIONS ...................................................			284
	B.1 SETTING THE FOCAS1/Ethernet OF THE OPTION BOARD
		FOR Series 16i/18i/21i-A/B AND Power Mate i.........................................		285
		B.1.1 Precautions to Be Observed when using the FOCAS1/Ethernet Functions
			for the First Time.................................................................................................	285
		B.1.2	FOCAS1/Ethernet Parameter Screen...................................................................	286
		B.1.3 Configuring a Small-scale Network ....................................................................		289
		B.1.4 Configuring a Large-scale Network ....................................................................		289
	B.2 SETTING THE FOCAS1/ETHERNET WITH THE EMBEDDED
		Ethernet FUNCTION FOR 16i/18i/21i-B....................................................		290
		B.2.1 Precautions to Be Observed when using the FOCAS1/Ethernet Functions
			for the First Time.................................................................................................	290
		B.2.2	FOCAS1/Ethernet Parameter Screen...................................................................	291
		B.2.3 Configuring a Small-scale Network ....................................................................		294
		B.2.4 Configuring a Large-scale Network ....................................................................		294
C	ERROR CODES.................................................................................			295
	C.1 NC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ERROR CODES....................................			296
D DETAILS OF CIMPLICITY POINTS ...................................................				301
	D.1	OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................		302
		D.1.1 CIMPLICITY Points and i CELL........................................................................		302
		D.1.2	Point Naming Rules.............................................................................................	303
	D.2	LIST OF POINTS.......................................................................................		304

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	D.2.1	Machine-Specific Points......................................................................................	304
	D.2.2	i CELL -Common Points .....................................................................................	307
E SETTING UP IIS.................................................................................			308
E.1	ADDING THE ACCESS PERMISSION FOR DIRECTORIES....................		309
E.2	CONSTRUCTING WEB SITES .................................................................		310
F EXAMPLE CONTRACT FOR DIALUP CONNECTION .......................			316

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1.OVERVIEW

1 OVERVIEW

Organization of this part

This part (GENERAL) outlines the FANUC i CELL.

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2.ABOUT THE FANUC i CELL

2.1 OVERVIEW

The FANUC i CELL is a software package for centrally manage multiple CNC machine tools connected to a network. The FANUC i CELL supports normal operations such as part machining and machining result collection to improve productivity, and also supports prompt recovery in case of a failure. With the enhanced network function, the system can be remotely monitored from a personal computer or i-mode cellular phone.

The FANUC i CELL has an operation support function and a remote support and service function for supporting failure recovery. The major operation support capabilities are:

•NC program management:

Input/output of machining programs between the personal computer and each NC

•CNC display and operation:

CNC state display and operation handling from the personal computer

•Operation monitoring:

Monitoring of machine operation and collection of machining results

•Maintenance:

Saving and restoring of a variety of NC data items

Another feature is the remote support and service function. When a CNC alarm is issued, this function enables the user to contact the FANUC service center through the Internet or telephone line to identify the possible cause. The possible cause of trouble can be identified by responding to a simple menu-based query related to the trouble. This function interacts with the CS24i service of FANUC. (For details of the remote support and service function, refer to the relevant manual.)

		FANUC i CELL
	NT 4.0		CIMPLICITY HMI				iMode Server
		NC Program	CNC	Operation		Software
	Windows		Display &		Maintenance	prepared
		Management		Monitoring			Remote Support &
			Operation			by MTB
							Service
		FOCAS1 / Ethernet
							Network

CNC machine tool

Remote Site

Monitoring

by Web View

Monitoring

by iMode

FANUC

Service

CS24i

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The FANUC i CELL is developed using CIMPLICITY( HMI, which has found applications in SCADA (monitoring control and data collection) software. The user can utilize a wide variety of functions available with this tool. Moreover, the tool can be modified to meet the operation of the user, and user-specific screens and functions can be added.

In addition, by using the enhanced network function of CIMPLICITY HMI, a distributed system where multiple personal computers are installed at necessary locations can be built easily. Multiple CIMPLICITY viewer personal computers can reference a personal computer (server) that is performing central management with the FANUC i CELL. With the Web view function, operating status monitored with the FANUC i CELL can be monitored from a remote personal computer via the Internet by using a browser such as Internet Explorer. (The Web view is an option of CIMPLICITY.)

An i-mode cellular phone can externally monitor some of operating statuses being monitored with the FANUC i CELL. A specified event such as the completion of machining and the occurrence of an error can be posted by mail to another personal computer or cellular phone. For the former monitoring, connection with the Internet must be maintained at all times.

By introducing the FANUC i CELL, the utilization of production equipment can be improved, and quick recovery can be performed if a failure occurs. As the network, FOCAS1/Ethernet supporting the Ethernet, which is practically standard in the FA field, is used. Today, network utilization is an area to be challenged in the machine tool industry. FANUC hopes that the FANUC i CELL will be fully utilized as a package for building a system and providing a base for operation.

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3.OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

3 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

This chapter describes the operating environment for using the

FANUC i CELL.

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3.1 CNC

Usable CNCs

An Ethernet is required for the following CNCs: Series 16i-MODEL A/B, Series 160i-MODEL A/B Series 18i-MODEL A/B, Series 180i-MODEL A/B Series 21i-MODEL A/B, Series 210 i-MODEL A/B Power Mate i-MODEL D/H

NOTE

1The FANUC i CELL can be used with up to twopath control CNC with one CPU.

2The FANUC i CELL cannot be used with three-path control CNC with two CPUs.

NOTE

The i CELL uses the FOCAS1/Ethernet function for communication with NCs.

When the i CELL is operated, three FOCAS1/Ethernet clients are used.

With the embedded Ethernet function, no more than five FOCAS1/Ethernet clients can be used. Accordingly, when the embedded Ethernet function is used, one NC can communicate with only one i CELL product. An option board is required for one NC to communicate with multiple i CELL products. The table below indicates the number of FOCAS1/Ethernet clients usable with various

Ethernet boards, and the number of i CELL products connectable with one NC.

	Type of Ethernet	Number of	Number of clients
		FOCAS1/Ethernet
	board		used by the i CELL
		clients
	Embedded	5
	Ethernet board	10
	Data server		3
	Fast Ethernet board	20
	Fast data server

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Ethernet boards and CNC options

The table below indicates the Ethernet boards usable with the i CELL, and required CNC options.

Ethernet boards and required options

	No	Name	Applicable	Drawing	CNC option	Control software
			model	number
	1	Ethernet board for	FS 16i /18i /21i	A02B-0236-J292	A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
			-TA/MA		A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
		LCD-mounted type
			FS 16i /18i /21i		A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
	2	CNC		A02B-0281-J292
			-TB/MB		A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
			FS 16i /18i /21i		A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
	3			A02B-0236-J145	A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
			-TA/MA
		ATA server for LCD-			A02B-XXXX-S737 (*3)
		mounted type CNC	FS 16i /18i /21i		A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
	4			A02B-0281-J145	A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
			-TB/MB
					A02B-XXXX-S737 (*3)
	5	Ethernet board for	FS 16i /18i /21i	A02B-0265-J291	A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
			-TA/MA		A02B-0207-J800 (*2)	A02B-0236-J561
		stand-alone type
			FS 16i /18i /21i		A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
	6	CNC		A02B-0281-J298		#6561
			-TB/MB		A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
			FS 16i /18i /21i		A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
	7			A02B-0265-J145	A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
		ATA server for stand-	-TA/MA
					A02B-XXXX-S737 (*3)
		alone type CNC
	8		FS 16i /18i /21i	A02B-0281-J148	A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
			-TB/MB		A02B-XXXX-S737 (*3)
			FS 16i /18i		A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
	9			A02B-0265-J154	A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
		RISC+ATA data	-TA/MA
					A02B-XXXX-S737 (*3)
		server for stand-
			FS 16i /18i	A02B-0281-J158
		alone type CNC			A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
	10			A02B-0281-J160
			-TB/MB		A02B-XXXX-S737 (*3)
				(*4)
	11	Ethernet board	Power Mate i	A02B-0259-J230	A02B-0259-J862 (*5)	A02B-0259-J561
			-D/H		A02B-0259-J847 (*6)	#6561
	12	Fast Ethernet board	FS 16i /18i /21i	A02B-0236-J293	A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
			-TA/MA		A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
		for LCD-mounted
			FS 16i /18i /21i
	13	type CNC		A02B-0281-J293	A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
			-TB/MB
	14	Fast Ethernet board	FS 16i /18i /21i	A02B-0265-J293	A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
			-TA/MA		A02B-0207-J800 (*2)	A02B-0281-J561
		for stand-alone type
			FS 16i /18i /21i
	15	CNC		A02B-0281-J299	A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)	#6567
			-TB/MB
			FS 16i /18i /21i		A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
	16	Fast data server for		A02B-0236-J140	A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
			-TA/MA
		LCD-mounted type			A02B-XXXX-S737 (*3)
	17	CNC	FS 16i /18i /21i	A02B-0281-J146	A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
			-TB/MB		A02B-XXXX-S737 (*3)
	18	Embedded Ethernet	FS 16i /18i	-	Not required (*7)
			-TB/MB			A02B-0281-J571
	19	Embedded Ethernet	FS 21i	-	Not required (*8)	#656A
		(*8)	-TB/MB

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(*1) A02B-XXXX-S707: Ethernet function for FS 16i/18i/21i

This option is required when an external board for Model A or Model B is used.

Specify one of the following drawing numbers in XXXX according to the NC type:

0236	(16i -TA)	0238	(18i -TA)	0247	(21i -TA)
0237	(16i -MA)	0239	(18i -MA)	0248	(21i -MA
0281	(16i -TB)	0283	(18i -TB)	0285	(21i -TB)
0282	(16i -MB)	0284	(18i -MB)	0286	(21i -MB)

(*2) A02B-0207-J800: Extended driver library for FS 16i/18i/21i This option is required when Model A is used.

This option is not required for Model B, regardless of whether the embedded function or external board is used.

(*3) A02B-XXXX-S737: Data server function

Specify a drawing number in XXXX according to the NC type. See (*1). This option is not required if a connection is made only with the i CELL, and the data server function is not used.

(*4) A02B-0281-J160 is the high-speed version of A02B-0281-J158. (*5) A02B-0259-J862: Ethernet function for Power Mate i-D/H

(*6) A02B-0259-J847: Extended driver library for Power Mate i-D/H (*7) When the embedded Ethernet function is used with FS 16i/18i-

TB/MB, no option is required on the NC side.

(*8) When the embedded Ethernet function is used with FS 21i- TB/MB, the main CPU board with the embedded Ethernet function needs to be specified. No option is required on the NC side.

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