We ran into a similar problem with a Fanuc 5T.
The machine parameters were machine specific and these were developed at the request of the machine tool retrofitter - the outfit who bought the 5T control system from Fanuc.
In our case, the "software" was burned into the EEPROM's and, luckily, we had the parameters written down from the machines. HOWEVER, and this is where it got tricky, there were some special parameters that were ONLY spec'd out by the OEM who built the machine. Since the 5T simply drove relays to output a digital code into a relay ladder, just any "software" would not work.
We learned this when we found and salvaged some 5T motherboards - we thought they would plug in and run - not even hardly. We ultimately were able to use the boards by taking known good EEPROMS and copying them from our "good" machine into the EEPROMS on the surplus boards.
IT is truly sad that the OEM "declined" to provide you with parameter information. I wonder if they don't have the info or simply don't want to give it out. Either way, the only way to fix your situtation, outside of getting the info from the OEM, is to hope that you can find someone with an identical machine and get a copy of parameters that will work.
Good luck in your search.  |