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Fanuc CNC Backup Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................................................ 1

Procomm Plus® version 4.8 Configuration ........................................................................ 3

Serial Cable Connection...................................................................................................... 6

Memory Card Usage ........................................................................................................... 8

What Data Can be Archived................................................................................................ 9

CNC Parameter settings for RS-232 communications...................................................... 11

CNC Parameters Related to Memory Card Communications........................................... 13

How to Backup and Restore ALL Data in your CNC....................................................... 14

Series 0 models A/B/C/D .............................................................................................. 14

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 14

Series 16/18/21 models A/B/C, Powermate models D/H ............................................. 16

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 16

Series 15 models A/B.................................................................................................... 20

Using the memory card ............................................................................................. 20

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 26

Series 16i/18i/21i/0i models A/B, Powermate i models D/H........................................ 29

Using the memory card ............................................................................................. 29

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 34

Series 15i model A ........................................................................................................ 38

Using the memory card ............................................................................................. 38

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 43

How to Backup and Restore Programs in your CNC........................................................ 47

Series 0 models A/B/C/D .............................................................................................. 47

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 47

Series 16/18/21 models A/B/C, Powermate models D/H ............................................. 47

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 48

Series 15 models A/B.................................................................................................... 49

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 49

Series 16i/18i/21i/0i models A/B, Powermate i models D/H........................................ 50

Using the memory card ............................................................................................. 50

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 54

Series 15i model A ........................................................................................................ 55

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 55

How to Backup and Restore CNC Parameters in your CNC ............................................ 57

Series 0 models A/B/C/D .............................................................................................. 57

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 57

Series 16/18/21 models A/B/C, Powermate models D/H ............................................. 58

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 58

Series 15 models A/B.................................................................................................... 59

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 59

Series 16i/18i/21i/0i models A/B, Powermate i models D/H........................................ 60

Using the memory card ............................................................................................. 60

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 63

Series 15i model A ........................................................................................................ 64

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Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 64

How to Backup and Restore PMC Parameters in your CNC............................................ 66

Series 16/18/21 models A/B/C, Powermate models D/H ............................................. 66

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 66

Series 15 models A/B.................................................................................................... 67

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 67

Series 16i/18i/21i/0i models A/B, Powermate i models D/H........................................ 68

Using the memory card ............................................................................................. 68

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 70

Series 15i model A ........................................................................................................ 72

Using the RS-232 interface ....................................................................................... 72

Open Systems Backup and Restore using the Basic Operation Package (BOP) .............. 74

References ......................................................................................................................... 75

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Procomm Plus® version 4.8 Configuration

The following setup information applies to ProComm Plus 2.0® for Windows 95/98 through version 4.8 for Windows 95/98/2000/XP.

NOTE:

It is possible that you may experience timeouts when uploading a program using drip feed to the CNC while using ProComm Plus Version 4.8. ProComm's default delay time is to wait 20 seconds after an XOFF command and then abort. Symantic has provided a solution to this on their web pages. For further explanation, please visit their Tech Support site at http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/index.html, enter a search for that version of Procomm product and open the FAQ section for that product.

1. After installing ProComm Plus®, launch the application by double clicking on the appropriate icon or selecting the appropriate item from the Start button. If you need any additional help on installing or launching the application, please refer to the ProComm documentation that accompanied the software. This is the main screen of ProComm Plus®. Clicking the SETUP button will bring up the screens used to change the communications parameters.

2. By clicking the SETUP button the following screen appears. Click on the “System" tab followed by the "Modem Connection" button. Next, select "direct connect – Com1" from the "Current Modem / Connection" drop down box. To configure the Com1 port, click on the "Modem/Connection Properties…" button.

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3. After selecting the "Modem/Connection Properties…" button, you should see the following screen. Set your PC to match the following:

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Click on "OK" to accept the settings and close the window

4. Clicking on the "Data" tab of the Setup screen allows you to set the type of transfer to be used. Click on the "Transfer Protocol" button. To communicate with the CNC, you should select ASCII from the "Current Transfer Protocol" drop down box. Set the remaining fields in this window to match those shown below.

Click on "OK" to accept the settings and close the window

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Serial Cable Connection

The GE Fanuc CNC controls have a minimum of one serial communication port available for communications. This port is designed to conform to the basic requirements of the EIA232C standard. Connection to an EIA232 or EIA574 compliant device can be accomplished using a null modem cable.

Communication Cable Diagrams

EIA232C Null Modem Cable

This cable, utilizing a DB25P connector to a DB25S connector, uses Control Codes also known as Software Handshaking. Controls and PG systems use serial inter-face.

NOTE:

Pin #25 has 24 volts power supply on it. Do not use for normal interface connection or damage to the control may occur.

EIA232C to EIA574 Null Modem Cable

This cable can be used for interfacing between IBM-compatible computers and GE Fanuc controls. This cable uses a DB25P connector to a DB9S connector. This is the most commonly used cable for communications and is available from GE Fanuc or easily fabricated.

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DB25P (male) DB9S (female)

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FG: Frame ground SD: Send data RD: Receive data RS: Request to send CS: Clear to send DR: Data set ready SG: Signal ground ER: Equipment ready CD: Received line signal detector

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Memory Card Usage Three types of memory cards can be used with our CNC and Power Mate controls:

1. ATA Flash Rom 2. SRAM (Static Ram Access Memory), which are battery-backed. 3. FlashROM (called FROM for the rest of this document), which do not

require battery backup.

Which type of memory card do you need? The Pros and Cons of each type of card are given below. We recommend SRAM or ATA Flash. The SRAM works with a larger variety of controls, but requires a small battery on the card to retain its memory and should not be used as a permanent storage device. ATA Flash is lower cost and can be used for permanent storage of backup files, but is newer technology and therefore works with a smaller number of controls.

Memory Card Type ATA Flash SRAM FROM

Works with i series controls Yes Yes Yes

Works with 15/16/18/21-B and 20/21-A controls No Yes Yes

Works with PowerMate-C/D/E/F/H/I controls No Yes Yes

Can read/write from a PC Yes Yes No

Fast Write Time Yes Yes No

Plug and Play for WIN95 and newer Yes No No

Low Cost Yes No Yes

Requires battery to retain backup data No Yes No

Files can be deleted individually Yes Yes No

Can be formatted on PC Yes Yes No

Requires special drivers No No Yes

GE Fanuc Part Numbers 44A725977-G09 (8MB) 44A725977-G01 (2MB) 44A725977-G02 (4MB)

44A725977-G10 (16MB) 44A725977-G03 (4MB)