FANUC 18iT, backing up the machine parameters

[MRPM]

Is it possible to send the machine parameters (all of them at once) from the CNC to a PC and if it is how do you do it? I can send NC-programs both ways so at least there's a connection for doing this.

[angelw]

Originally Posted by MRPM Is it possible to send the machine parameters (all of them at once) from the CNC to a PC and if it is how do you do it? I can send NC-programs both ways so at least there's a connection for doing this.

1. Select the EDIT mode or set to Emergency stop.

2. To select the parameter screen, press the SYSTEM function key as
many times as required, or alternatively press the SYSTEM function
key once, then the PARAM section select soft key.

3. Press the [(OPRT)] soft key to display operation select soft keys, then
press the forward menu key located at the right–hand side of the soft
keys to display another set of operation select keys including
PUNCH.

4. Pressing the [PUNCH] soft key changes the soft key display as
shown below:

[ ] [ ] [ ] [CANCEL] [ EXEC ]

5. Press the [EXEC] soft key to start parameter output. When
parameters are being output, “OUTPUT” blinks in the state display
field on the lower part of the screen.

6. When parameter output terminates, “OUTPUT” stops blinking. Press
the RESET key to interrupt parameter output.

Regards,

Bill

[MRPM]

Thanks again Bill. You're the best!