Problem- Fanuc 0M-B Parameters

[NCEd]

Hi,

I trying to resurect a 20 year old Andi router with a Fanuc 0M-B Controller. Unfortunately the batteries in the unit were dead on arrival so I need to re-enter all the machine parameters. Does any of you kind folk have a list of the parameters or perhaps a manual?

Many thanks

Ed

[stevo1]

I don not have a list of parameters for your machine. You will need to get those from either the MTB or someone who has the same make, model, control as you do. I do have some manuals. If you PM me your email I will send them to you.

I also attached a document on how to upload and download to the Oseries control.

Stevo

[ErnestoCaruso]

Good Morning
I am a Technical Engineer of ZBavelloni, I have knowledge in CNC machines.
Thanks

[NCEd]

Thanks for the manuals Stevo1 a great help. I now have the machine powered up and all 3 axis are working and can be zero'ed.... the next problem I have is no diagnosic parameters for the machine & the MTB, Anderson says they have no record of our machine!.... arhhhh.

The machine runs programs although I have no DNC and the spindles don't start, ( M, S or T commands don't operate etc)... I am also worried that the eproms may be blank as I cannot view the ladder on our Fanuc OM-B. Is there a way of telling if the emproms are good??

So here's my desperate plee... Does anyone out there have a Anderson / Andi NC 1325-J with a Fanuc OM-B controller & PCM-L from around 1987 ...ish, Original spec 4 Head router who is willing to share there diagnostic parameters etc...

Here's hoping

Or is the machine at the end of its life or could a techie sort it, I'd be interested if people could post their opinions.

Ed

[cnc2149]

Your PMC Ladder EPROMs are definitely not blank and are working if you can even change modes, much less run a program. The 0-MB did not support Ladder display, so not seeing a ladder is normal.

Sounds like you need the PMC Parameters, as you mentioned. Even if Anderson does not have records of your particular serial no., it would be helpful for them to pass on a set for a similar machine to yours. The PMC Diags they defined would not be particular for your machine as they would apply to this model of machine & CNC. They will begin at DGN 300.

[NCEd]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply, this is encoraging news...excellent. I will get back to Anderson and see if I they can supply parameters for a similar machine. Or if anyone out there has similar machine please let me know...

Thanks

Ed

[lucio42]

Hello Guys,
I just bought an old (1985) ,but still in good shape, Andi Anderson NC-2513-S 4 heads
with a Fanuc Control.The machine it's arriving in a month and I was wondering if some of you is able to gave me some informations about the kind of CNC:

FANUC OB or OM ?
Manuals available in pdf?

Thank you so much for every possible information about it.

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p.s:
Ed when the machine will be here if all is good i'm doing a backup of the cnc files and will be sent to you.

[NCEd]

Hi,

Many thanks for message. I have quite a bit on machines like yours. My 4 head Andi NC 1325-J is a bit older than the one you have by look of it, and it is very good for basic parts unfortunately it does not have drip feed capability although I am considering paying to have the ladder edited to enable this.

I also have an ANDI NC 1526-L which looks very similar to your machine although has 6 heads, it appears to have the same spindle motors etc.. These are very good machines mine works allday everyday and has never had any major probs... They are very heavy rigid machines mine weighs in at 9 tons. The only real problem I have had is the airlines go a bit crispy due to age so it has had most of them replaced, and most of the spindles have had new bearings. I can recommend which bearings to use if you fancy a DIY job. Much cheaper than the original angular contacts and perfectly adequate for most people.

My 6 head ANDI machine has been retro fitted with a Fanuc 15m controller according to the manual it originally shipped with a Fanuc 10m, yours looks to have a Fanuc 10M. I have an alpha cam post processor for it if you interested. Drip feeding programs from a PC to these old machines makes them as productive as a "modern machine" for production parts. Lack of tool changer makes it a bit of pain for jobbing shop work but it is amazing what you can do with 4 cutters!

Let me know if you need any info.

Thanks

Ed

[memoryman]

That control in the link looks like a '0' series control. The 1985 date suggests a model A, but the best to find out is by posting the motherboard number.

[lucio42]

Thanks to you for your kindess,
i'm glad there are poeple using the same kind of equipment,I paid 6k for this machine and as you said it's rigid and very nicely made also if old.The mechanical structure it's still in great conditions and i think it will do her work greatly.I'm mostly working on 3d parts and i think the structure will help the definition of the parts.The most of the cnc router on the market are not "strong" I mean often the quality of the worked parts is not nice at all.I had a new model40 from thwood but the mechanics were not precise at all and same for the control the 3 axes were shaking on corners,I think the accelleration ramps were not good.I think with this machine I will be so happy, I noticed there's a software called easydnc whihc is giving me the chance to work in DNC for huge programs.Fanuc it's a very good brand a lot better than many others on the market and i know it will work great.
Thanks again for your kindness and as soon as i will have the machine i think i'm going to ask you more informations,

thanks!

L

Originally Posted by NCEd Hi, Many thanks for message. I have quite a bit on machines like yours. My 4 head Andi NC 1325-J is a bit older than the one you have by look of it, and it is very good for basic parts unfortunately it does not have drip feed capability although I am considering paying to have the ladder edited to enable this. I also have an ANDI NC 1526-L which looks very similar to your machine although has 6 heads, it appears to have the same spindle motors etc.. These are very good machines mine works allday everyday and has never had any major probs... They are very heavy rigid machines mine weighs in at 9 tons. The only real problem I have had is the airlines go a bit crispy due to age so it has had most of them replaced, and most of the spindles have had new bearings. I can recommend which bearings to use if you fancy a DIY job. Much cheaper than the original angular contacts and perfectly adequate for most people. My 6 head ANDI machine has been retro fitted with a Fanuc 15m controller according to the manual it originally shipped with a Fanuc 10m, yours looks to have a Fanuc 10M. I have an alpha cam post processor for it if you interested. Drip feeding programs from a PC to these old machines makes them as productive as a "modern machine" for production parts. Lack of tool changer makes it a bit of pain for jobbing shop work but it is amazing what you can do with 4 cutters! Let me know if you need any info. Thanks Ed

[lucio42]

Thanks memoryman,
I will let you precisely the kind of control when the machine will be here,
I was wondering if it possible to put on this control?

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The machine has some switches to move the axes manually but this option would be the best to set the zero.

thanks!

Originally Posted by memoryman That control in the link looks like a '0' series control. The 1985 date suggests a model A, but the best to find out is by posting the motherboard number.

[memoryman]

unless you use a device that is already configured in the ladder, the ladder would have to be modified before the device could be used