SYSTEM R-J3
Networking Software
Basic Description
FANUC Robotics SYSTEM R-J3
controllers offer advanced networking
software tools to connect R-J3
controllers to other robots and remote
computers over an Ethernet network.
FANUC Robotics also supports
Robotics
network communication through an
external modem using the Point to
Point Protocol (PPP). These software
tools make it simple for users to
transfer robot programs, monitor robot
operation, collect production data and
troubleshoot from a remote computer.
Features and Benefits
■ Industry Standard TCP/IP
Protocol ■ Controller Backup and Restore FTP is a well-known and widely
Utility used Internet protocol. Most
- Transfers robot program and computer operating systems,
variable files between R-J3 - Backs up a copy of R-J3 such as Windows 95/98/NT
robots and a remote computer controller memory, including all and UNIX include an FTP client
via the File Transfer Protocol system and application files, to software package. An FTP
(FTP). a network PC or FTP server. "client" software package on
- Initiates file transfer operation - Restores a previously backed a computer allows users to
either from a robot controller up robot controller by loading an initiate file transfers over a
or a remote computer. image of the controller memory network from a computer.
- Executes KCL (KAREL from the network PC. FANUC Robotics' FTP
Command Language) Interface includes both "client"
commands such as directory ■ Optional Utilities to Develop PC and "server" applications for
listings, display or set variables, Communication Applications the robot controller.
load or save programs, etc. - The FTP "client" for the
from a remote PC terminal. - Display teach pendant
screens (i.e. menus, errors, robot controller allows
KCL access can be password users to initiate file transfers
protected by the customer. program list, etc.) on a
remote computer terminal. over Ethernet using the robot
- Displays teach pendant screens teach pendant. Files can
(i.e. menus, errors, program list, - Customize applications using
the PC Developers Tool Kit be sent to a computer or
etc.) on a remote computer another robot controller
terminal. (on PC) in conjunction with
the PC-Interface option (on that is running an FTP
the robot) or by selecting "server" application.
■ Remote Diagnostic Capabilities - The FTP "server" on the
an existing PC-based
- Monitor robot programs and WORKS package. robot allows the controller
data (i.e. alarms, I/O status, to respond to a request
program variables, system Standard Networking Tools from an FTP "client" on a
parameters, etc.) over an remote computer or
intranet or Internet using any ■ File Transfer Protocol (FTP) another robot controller. T
network browser. FTP is a networking tool that his allows file transfers to be
FANUC HMIs
- Display application specific
information on a remote PC
by customizing the web page.
allows users to transfer files
between robots and a remote
computer.
initiated remotely (typically
on a scheduled basis).
■ Web Server client allows the robot to Web Server provides support
access a network computer for server-side scripting
The Web Server turns each with a DNS server to determine commands, custom non-motion
robot into a web site, allowing the network IP addresses of KAREL programs, and KCL
HTML files stored on the robot other devices on the network. commands from within the
controller to be browsed from custom web pages allowing
a remote computer with a ■ PC Interface current data to be provided
standard Internet browser. The each time the page is requested.
Web Server includes a standard PC Interface software allows
"home" page that includes links FANUC robots to exchange ■ Socket Messaging
to files on the robot controller, data (i.e. program and system
access to ASCII versions of user variables, I/O status, alarms, Socket Messaging provides
programs and variables, and etc.) with a PC-based FANUC data transfer capability with
helpful diagnostic information. Robotics application software other devices via Ethernet or
package (i.e. HandlingWorks, the PPP network. This option
■ Telnet Server PressWorks, BodyWorks, requires the optional software
ArcWorks, etc.) or a custom KAREL and access to the
"Telnet" stands for Terminal application created with PC communication channel is
Emulation over a network. Many Developers Tool Kit. through KAREL functions such
operating systems like Windows as CONNECT, READ, and
95/98/NT and Unix contain ■ Enhanced Web Server WRITE. Applications can be
Telnet client software. FANUC written on a host system which
Robotics' Telnet Server allows Enhanced Web Server supports the well-known sockets
users to connect to the robot enables FANUC robots to interface, or on another robot
controller remotely using a provide user-defined data through a KAREL application,
Telnet client application on a (i.e. I/O status, program and in order to communicate with
remote computer. system variables, etc.) in the robot. The robot can be
custom-designed web pages either a client or a server on
With the Telnet client application to a remote PC using a
running on the remote computer each communication channel.
standard browser. Enhanced
and a Telnet Server set up on
the robot, users can display Application
Protocols
the active teach pendant FTP Telnet HTTP Socket PCIF TFTP Bootp DNS described
screens and gain access to Msg (Proprietary) above
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the KCL prompt from a remote TCP - Transmission Control Protocol UDP - User Datagram Standard
Protocol Network
computer. Access to interactive Software
IP - Internet Protocol
screens is possible if the CRT/ ----------------
KB option is installed and a Ethernet, PPP - via Serial modem Network
100Base-TX/10Base-T Interface and
Telnet client is configured to Hardware
with RJ45 connector
support documented keyboard
mappings.
■ Ethernet Controller Backup
Ethernet connection to robot Serial/PPP connection to robot via
and Restore (ECBR)
external modem (through phoneline)
ECBR supports backup and
restore of the robot controller's
entire memory image including
system software, application
programs, and variable files to
a remote computer over an FANUC Robotics North America Charlotte, NC Toronto, Canada
Ethernet network. ECBR 3900 W. Hamlin Road Phone (704) 596-5121 Phone (905) 812-2300
requires FTP, TFTP and Bootp Rochester Hills, MI 48309-3253
Phone (248) 377-7000 Chicago, IL Montréal, Québec
servers on a remote computer. Fax (248) 276-4133 Phone (847) 898-6000 Phone (450) 492-9001
Optional Networking Tools Cincinnati, OH Mexico City, Mexico
1-800-47-ROBOT Phone (513) 754-2400 Phone 52 (5) 611-5998
■ Domain Name Service (DNS) Los Angeles, CA Aguascalientes, Mexico
Client Software Phone (949) 595-2700 Phone 52 (49) 10-8000
DNS correlates device names Toledo, OH Sao Paulo, Brazil
Phone (419) 866-0788 Phone (55)(11) 3955-0599
to associated network IP
www.fanucrobotics.com
addresses through a DNS
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