fanuc i CELL Operator Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
B-75074EN/01
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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”.
B-75074EN/01 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
1 Before 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.
2 Never 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.
3 Ensure 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.
4 When 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.
5 The 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
1 Immediately 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.
2 The 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.
3 Some 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
1 When 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.
2 This 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.
3 Even 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
1 When 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.
2 When 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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B-75074EN/01 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.
Related manuals
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..
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
installed
%iCELL%
(Used when the path of a particular file name
in the i CELL is described)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................... s-1
PREFACE.................................................................................................. p-1
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
4.1 NC 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
3.2 INFORMATION 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
2.1.2 Setting 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
4.3 SCREEN 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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I. GENERAL
B-75074EN/01 GENERAL 1.OVERVIEW
1 OVERVIEW
Organization of this part
This part (GENERAL) outlines the FANUC i CELL.
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B-75074EN/01 GENERAL 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
NC Program
Management
Windows NT 4.0
FOCAS1 / Ethernet
CIMPLICITY HMI
CNC
Display &
Operation
Operation
Monitoring
CNC machine tool
Maintenance
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Software
prepared
by MTB
iMode Server
Remote
Network
Support &
Service
Remote Site
Monitoring
by Web View
FANUC
Service
CS24i
Monitoring
by iMode
2.ABOUT THE FANUC i CELL GENERAL B-75074EN/01
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
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
1 The FANUC i CELL can be used with up to two-
path control CNC with one CPU.
2 The 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
board
Embedded 5
Ethernet board
Data server
Fast Ethernet board
Fast data server
Number of
FOCAS1/Ethernet
clients
10
20
Number of clients
used by the i CELL
3
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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
1
Ethernet board for
LCD-mounted type
2
3
ATA server for LCD-
4
5
6
7
ATA server for stand-
8
9
10
11 Ethernet board
12
Fast Ethernet board
13
14
Fast Ethernet board
for stand-alone type
15
16
17
18 Embedded Ethernet
Embedded Ethernet
19
CNC
mounted type CNC
Ethernet board for
stand-alone type
CNC
alone type CNC
RISC+ATA data
server for stand-
alone type CNC
for LCD-mounted
type CNC
CNC
Fast data server for
LCD-mounted type
CNC
(*8)
Applicable
model
FS 16i /18i /21i
-TA/MA
FS 16i /18i /21i
-TB/MB
FS 16i /18i /21i
-TA/MA
FS 16i /18i /21i
-TB/MB
FS 16i /18i /21i
-TA/MA
FS 16i /18i /21i
-TB/MB
FS 16i /18i /21i
-TA/MA
FS 16i /18i /21i
-TB/MB
FS 16i /18i
-TA/MA
FS 16i /18i
-TB/MB
Power Mate i
-D/H
FS 16i /18i /21i
-TA/MA
FS 16i /18i /21i
-TB/MB
FS 16i /18i /21i
-TA/MA
FS 16i /18i /21i
-TB/MB
FS 16i /18i /21i
-TA/MA
FS 16i /18i /21i
-TB/MB
FS 16i /18i
-TB/MB
FS 21i
-TB/MB
Drawing
number
A02B-0236-J292
A02B-0281-J292
A02B-0236-J145
A02B-0281-J145
A02B-0265-J291
A02B-0281-J298
A02B-0265-J145
A02B-0281-J148
A02B-0265-J154
A02B-0281-J158
A02B-0281-J160
(*4)
A02B-0259-J230
A02B-0236-J293
A02B-0281-J293 A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
A02B-0265-J293
A02B-0281-J299 A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
A02B-0236-J140
A02B-0281-J146
- Not required (*7)
- Not required (*8)
CNC option Control software
A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
A02B-XXXX-S737 (*3)
A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
A02B-XXXX-S737 (*3)
A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
A02B-XXXX-S737 (*3)
A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
A02B-XXXX-S737 (*3)
A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
A02B-XXXX-S737 (*3)
A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
A02B-XXXX-S737 (*3)
A02B-0259-J862 (*5)
A02B-0259-J847 (*6)
A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
A02B-0207-J800 (*2)
A02B-XXXX-S737 (*3)
A02B-XXXX-S707 (*1)
A02B-XXXX-S737 (*3)
A02B-0236-J561
#6561
A02B-0259-J561
#6561
A02B-0281-J561
#6567
A02B-0281-J571
#656A
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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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