Multi-axis high speed response CNC for Industrial Machine

<
Power Motion +
-MODEL A Plus
Multi-axis high speed response motion controller
< Power Motion +-MODEL A Plus
Max. number of paths : 10 paths (*)
Max. total number of controlled axes : 32 axes
Max. number of simultaneous controlled axes : 4 axes
* Updates from Power Motion +-MODEL A
( )

Multi-axis high response motion control

¡Further improved high response motion control with High-speed CPU
¡Shortened cycle time by quick axis start/stop
¡Improved accuracy for machines that require high speed operation
by quick response to an external signal
¡Shortened cycle time by high speed ladder execution cycle

Improving custom macros (*)

¡Easier to use, such as adding array variables and SWITCH-CASE syntax
¡High-speed CPU greatly improves the performance of custom macros

Functions for industrial machines

< Power Motion
¡Supports up to 32 axes by PMC axis control function that can be
executed independently for each axis
¡Shortened cycle time by acceleration/deceleration specification feed
¡Position control, torque control, speed control, and pressure control
can be performed to support various machines.
Examples:
・Press machines ・Die cushions ・Loaders ・Body assembly line
・Wire saws ・Winding machines ・Filling machines ・Winding machine
・Packing/wrapping machines ・Stamping machines
・Press fitting machine ・Inserter ・Printing machine
・Various dedicated machines
・Replace hydraulic/Air cylinders with servo motor, etc.
Servo Amplifier
Functions for press machines Energy Savings
¡Easily control the link type servo press
¡Improved forming quality by high accuracy pressure control
¡Coordinated motion of transfer system with press machine can
be performed easily by electric CAM function
¡Easily replace hydraulic drive to servo drive with press related
functions

Servo motors and servo amplifiers

¡Servo motors, DD motors, and linear motors line-up from small to
large models can support to various industrial machines
¡Servo amplifiers achieve significant energy savings with power Servo motors
source regeneration and the latest low‒loss power devices

Extensive I/O unit lineup (*)

¡Wide range of I/O units including FANUC Slice I/O can support
various industrial machines
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for industrial machines
Easier to use, beautiful and powerful
Contributes to improving productivity and energy
saving of industrial machines

Variety of customized functions (*)

¡With standardized easy to used FANUC PICTURE, original
sophisticated screens can be created very easily.
¡A highly reliable capacitive touch panel (FANUC TOUGH TOUCH)
that supports multi-touch enables consolidation and
miniaturization of the operation panel.
¡Individualize industrial machines with C language executors
¡Built-in high-speed, large-capacity multi-path PMC, and assets
can be reused with the function block function.

Various types of field networks (*)

¡Advancing the IoT adaptability with Multi-function Ethernet and
various types of field networks
+-MODEL A Plus ¡Communication with PC and robot can be performed easily via
embedded Ethernet
¡Various information of machines can be collected and managed
by using FANUC MT-LINK*

Easy connection and control of robots (*)

¡Easy connection with Industrial machine and robot
¡Robot can be controlled by G code command from CNC
¡Robot path can be automatically generated by PC tool

Advancing Energy saving (*)

¡Advancing significant energy savings through servo motorization
Achieving of hydraulic/pneumatic mechanisms
¡Constant monitoring Power Consumption of industrial machine
by Power Consumption Monitor function

Superior safety functions

¡Integrated safety functions facilitate safety of machine by Dual
Check Safety (DCS)
¡Integration of motion control and safety
¡Conformity with International Safety Standard“Functional
Safety”ISO13849-1

High reliability and easy maintainability (*)

wide range line-up ¡Hardware built for high reliability allows robust operation in harsh
industrial environments
¡Enhanced diagnostics improve maintainability so the cause of
trouble can be identified quickly reducing MTTR
¡USB port can be used to transfer files or upload/download data
in the controller using easily obtainable USB flash drives
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System Configuration
CNC Control Unit (LCD mounted type/stand-alone type)
The display lineup supports a wide range of machines, from
compact to large, including the FANUC iPC and PANEL
iH/iH Pro with iHMI support, a 10.4”LCD unit, and more.
Operator's panel

PC

FSSB

USB memory

FANUC iPC FANUC iPC FANUC iPC

24″ 21.5″ 15″
FANUC
I/O Link +

CNC control unit

PANEL iH/iH Pro Standard display Handheld

19″/15″/10.4″LCD 10.4″LCD unit

Handheld Unit
Equipped with an emergency stop button and a manual pulse generator,
this handy unit line-up achieves safe manual operation of machine tools.

CNC Robot
Handy Machine Portable manual
iPendant Operator's Panel pulse generator

I/O Unit
Wide range of I/O units compatible with various installation locations and I/O devices.

Optimized for operator's panels with its thin and space-saving design Optimized for control
the multi-point output
Standard operator's panel with Handles the output/input Compatible with original Small size I/O unit with improved
key input duplication of safety signals operator's panels expandability, workability and
maintainability

Safety Machine I/O module for operator's panel I/O module for
operator's panel supporting safety function operator's panel FANUC Slice I/O

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 Ethernet
Servo Motor
Line-up to meet the various needs of industrial
Industrial machines machines and contribute to the energy saving and
performance improvement of feed axes
Control cabinet

AC SERVO MOTOR
@i-B/#i-B series
Servo Amplifier

Servo Motor
DD MOTOR LINEAR MOTOR
DiS-B series LiS-B series

I/O unit
Servo Amplifier
Line-up to be flexibly available for a variety of
industrial machines and contribute to the
Field networks Peripheral equipment downsizing of cabinets and energy saving
Compatible with
various field networks
・FL-net
・EtherNet/IP
・PROFINET
SERVO AMPLIFIER
・Modbus/TCP
@i-B series
・CC-Link IE Field
・DeviceNet
SERVO AMPLIFIER
・PROFIBUS-DP
#iSV-B series
・CC-Link
Peripheral device ・EtherCAT

cabinets with high scalability and extensive modules such as Optimized for reduced wiring by
/input type and the analog/digital output/input module enabling distributed setup
Excellent cost performance Compact and with Effective for thermal displacement Can be positioned near sensors scattered
with multi-point output/input reduced wiring compensation with multi-point inside and outside the machine cabinet
temperature sensor input
IP67 type

I/O unit for power I/O unit for Temperature sensor

magnetics cabinet connector panel input unit I/O Unit-MODEL B

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Intelligent Servo System with High-Speed, Precision and Efficiency Machining
Performance
Promoting High-Speed, Precision, Compact Size and High Efficiency of Industrial Machines
< AC SERVO MOTOR @+-B ! , #+-B !
DD MOTOR D+S-B ! , LINEAR MOTOR L+S-B !
AC SERVO MOTOR, DD Motor and Linear Motor Achieving Servo Drive and
High-Speed/High Precision Feed for Industrial Machines
Wide range of sizes
Servo Motor: Motor ranges with continuous torque from 0.16Nm to 18000Nm
DD Motor: Motor range with continuous torque from 15Nm to 4500Nm
Linear Motor : Motor range with peak force from 300N to 21000N
Large servo motors with high torque and high power are suited to large industrial machines. It contributes to the use of electric servos
in hydraulic/pneumatic mechanisms, high-speed, high-precision, and energy-saving.

< SERVO AMPLIFIER @+-B ! , #+-B !

Compact and Energy Saving Servo Amplifier
Compact size
Downsizing of amplifier is achieved by optimum cooling design, also contributing to control cabinet downsizing.
Energy saving
Power consumption is largely reduced by full line regeneration back to power source.
Reduction in power loss is achieved by using the latest high efficiency power devices.
Technology for larger output
Large servo motors can be driven by multiple standard large servo amplifiers.
Supporting larger output application by multiple motor drive.

Reduce capacity of power source by Energy Charge Unit

Cutting peak power of power source kW kW
Large servo motor needs high power to accelerate. This
function provides power from buffering motor to driving motor,
and can cut peak power from power source. By using FANUC t t
AC SERVO MOTOR with high efficiency as buffering motor, the Cutting peak power of Buffering motor
power source Power from buffering motor
whole system is high efficiency.

Power source Power supply Servo amplifier Large servo motor

Small size I/O unit contributing to downsizing of control cabinet Ease of Use

< Slice I/O

Small size I/O unit with superior expandability, workability and
maintainability
Optimizing configuration of I/O units due to extensive module lineup
Flexibly expanding I/O points by adding I/O modules side by side
Pre-assembled wires due to removable Front connector contributes to shorter assembling time
Quick and easy wiring due to push-in type terminal block

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Multi-axis high response motion control Machining
Performance
Multi-axis high response function for quick axis start/stop
Simultaneous execution of multiple programs. Pressure data from sensor Press fitting machine
Independent motion for each axis can be achieved by ISO
Pressure control
G-code program as max. 24 programs can be executed at Notching machine

the same time. punching

3 processes workpiece
Quick response is achieved for an external signal. controlled by
multi-axis
Examples of machines where the accuracy can be indexing
high response
improved are: notching machines, stamping machines, function
cutting machines, packaging/wrapping machines.
High response and reduction of cycle time can be
Transfer
achieved by high-speed ladder execution cycle.
The pressure control can be achieved with high accuracy
by the pressure and position control.

Enhanced functionality of custom macros and improved performance

Ease of use has been pursued by adding array variables and SWITCH-CASE branch syntax etc.
A high-speed model can be selected for machines that frequently use custom macros. The custom macro calculation performance has
been greatly improved (more than double the Power Motion +-A*1) ). *1): Results may vary depending on conditions.

Applicable functions for industrial machines

Flexible support for various machine configurations by multi-axis and multi-path functions
One control can support up to 10 paths and 32 axes ‒ this includes multi-axis machines.
Up to 10 ISO G-code programs can be simultaneously executed. Independent operation such as press operation and loader operation, etc.
can be easily achieved. Synchronization between two or more executing programs can be easily achieved by the waiting M-codes function.
Simple motion profiles can be achieved by using the ISO G-code programs and/or PMC axis control functions.

Integrated functions for press machine

Control function for link type press
position data from
Link type servo press where deceleration ratio in slider part changes press machine
Press machine
according to the main gear position angle can be controlled easily.
cooperate with
Electric CAM function press machine
Synchronized motion between transfer machine and press machine
can be performed by electric CAM function.

workpiece
Transfer

Useful servo tuning tool

< SERVO GUIDE
FANUC SERVO GUIDE is tuning tool of the servo axis in an integrated manner, including setting parameters and measuring data.
Observing the motions of each servo axis as waveform data contribute to servo tuning and trouble shooting of industrial machine.

Example of parameter screen Example of waveform of servo press

Pressure
command

Pressure feedback

Speed of Die cushion

< SERVO GUIDE

Slide speed 200ms

Slide
Die Cushion

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Many Customizable Functions Ease of Use

< PICTURE
This tool enables you to create a machine operation screen simply by pasting screen
components such as buttons and lamps on the PC.
The screen creation tool is FANUC's proprietary easy-to-use user interface that is optimized for creating screens for CNCs.
A screen usable on a display unit with or without a touch Complicated controls such as network communication and file control can be
easily implemented by using general-purpose scripts. In addition, in the PANEL iH series display device, it is possible to create screens
that leverage the performance of display devices.
You can display the font for each language of any desired size.
You can display buttons, lamps, and high precision images in full color.

Ethernet
communication
Alarm information
PMC signal
etc.

CNC/PMC data input/output Serial communication

FANUC PICTURE (Screen creation tool) File input/output

C Language Executor
In addition to standard ANSI functions, many functions are available for controls and PMCs.
High-level tasks to which high execution priority is assigned can monitor signal and position information.

Powerful PMC Ease of Use

High-Speed, Large Capacity, and Multi-path PMC

High-Speed and Large Capacity Multi-path PMC
1st ladder 2nd ladder 3rd ladder
The internal PMC functions can also process large-scale sequence control at a high Machine control Loader control Peripheral equipment control
speed through the use of a powerful dedicated processor and the latest custom LSI.
Program capacity Max. 300,000 steps (Total of all PMC paths)
Internal relay (R) Max. 60,000 bytes
Data table (D) Max. 60,000 bytes
PMC paths Max. 5 paths (Max. 40 ladder programs)

Multi-path PMC
One PMC can execute up to five independent ladder programs, including loader
control and peripheral equipment control.
Ladder programs can easily be developed according to each user's machine
configuration.
Cost reductions are achieved by eliminating external PLCs or other devices for
peripheral equipment control.

Function Block function

This function enables repeated ladder circuit patterns to be arranged in function blocks and easily reused.
The PMC function libraries attached to FANUC LADDER-III include functions ready for immediate embedding such as PMC axis and
peripheral equipment control, and can be freely customized.

Reuse ladder circuits as function blocks A full range of libraries are included in FANUC LADDER-III

¡PMC axis control

¡Operator's panel
¡I/O devices
¡CNC functions
¡Others

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Network Support Functions Ease of Use

Advancing the IoT adaptability of industrial machines with extensive network functions
Ethernet / Industrial Ethernet / Field Network
Multi-function Ethernet is included as standard in addition to
Remote monitoring
embedded Ethernet. Moreover, information communication Software tools
from the outside
using network
functions such as NC program transfer and remote diagnosis of the factory
Information and
are supported as standard, as is control I/O communication. communications Program Transfer Tool Machine Remote Diagnosis Package

Multi-function Ethernet enables high-speed communication Ethernet (100Mbps)

using a dedicated processor, and can be used for various types
of industrial Ethernet communication.
Various types of field networks are also supported as options. I/O Link+
・Embedded Ethernet
Industrial Ethernet and field networks enable connection with ・Fast Ethernet Monitoring of CNCs
various peripheral devices, that includes the control of peripheral MULTI SENSOR (Multi-function connected to network
I/O UNIT Ethernet/option board)
devices such as waterproof I/O devices and the collection of
sensor information. It is also possible to read information from I/O ・Industrial Ethernet
communications ・Field Network
collision sensors, temperature sensors, etc., through an I/O Link
i-connected multi-sensor I/O unit.
PLC Peripheral devices

Supported Industrial Ethernet/Field Networks

FL-net DeviceNet (master/slave)
EtherNet/IP (master/slave) PROFIBUS-DP (master/slave)
PROFINET (master/slave) CC-Link (slave)
Modbus/TCP (slave) EtherCAT (master)
CC-Link IE Field (slave)

FANUC MT-LINK* (Operation Management Software)

MT-LINK* Upper host system/user system

MT-LINKi is a software product that can collect, manage, and Operation Management software
MT-LINK+
help visualize various information of machines connected via Database
Ethernet.
It helps visualize the machines in factories, and contributes to
Robot
minimizing downtime. Ethernet interface
I/O converter
RS-232-C
It can collect device information not only from industrial I/O

machines equipped with FANUC CNCs, but also from FANUC

Existing machines Existing machines Robots Equipment MTConnect-compatible
robot controllers, OPC-compatible PLCs, and (with Ethernet) (without Ethernet) with PLC machines
MTConnect-compatible machine tools.
Information of existing devices that do not have Ethernet I/F Standard screen example)
can also be collected by using an Ethernet I/O converter.
Many standard screens that display various pieces of
information such as the operational states and operational
results of machines are available.

Overview screen Operational results screen

Visualization of machine operation

FANUC MT-LINK+
A combination of MT-LINKi and SERVO VIEWER makes servo Servo data
data and various status signals to be collected, achieving the
visualization of detailed machine operations.
SERVO VIEWER
High-speed sampling (1ms) servo data is efficiently collected
Ethernet Servo data
from multiple machine tools.
Various schedule and trigger functions enable efficient
analysis by collecting only required data at the right timing.
・
・・

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Easy Robots Connection and Control Ease of Use

Easier to connection and control of robots

Equipped with the following functions that allow you to quickly and easily introduce robots to industrial machines. Z
Manual G-code
Robot Control by G-CODE Command Pulse
Generator X
Y

It is possible to control the robot from CNC.

By using CNC program (G-code commands), robots can be controlled like a loader
By using familiar industrial machine’s handles, robots can be positioned
and taught easily from CNC screen

Automatic Robot Path Generation

This function makes it possible to automatically generate a robot path that
does not interfere with PC tools.
Automatically generate path that does not interfere with the machine tool
just by specifying the start point and end point
The generated path can be confirmed by simulation, reducing man-hours for
teaching robot.

Coordination with robots using macro variables

Robots can be installed on existing machines without changing industrial machines.
No need to change ladder and software of industrial machines
Coordinating CNC and robot operations using custom macro variables

Advancing Energy Saving Ease of Use

Monitoring Power Consumption of Industrial machine

Integral power Instantaneous power
Power Consumption Monitor Function
It can be checked the power consumption data of the servo and spindle axis and the energy
saving effect of power regeneration on the power consumption monitor screen. It can also
be read using the PMC window, FOCAS2 function, etc., and it is possible to promote energy
saving by monitoring the power consumption of industrial machine.

Equipped with power consumption monitor screen as standard

Constant display of power consumption bar graph is possible
It is possible to create your own application by acquiring power data with the PMC
window and FOCAS2 function.

Safety Functions Ease of Use

Integration of Motion Control and Safety Function

Dual Check Safety Function Safe Torque Off (STO) function

This is a safety function integrated into the CNC that conforms to This is a safety function integrated in servo amplifiers that
ISO 13849-1 PL d. conforms to IEC 61800-5-2.
Multiple processors perform dual monitoring of the actual Motor power can be safely cut off by the duplicated cut-off path
positions, speed, and safety-related I/O of servo motors and within the amplifier.
spindle motors, securing a high level of safety by providing Dual Check Safety Function
duplicated paths for cutting off power. ・The machine can be operated safely while the
protective door is open Optimization of
Network safety function set-up tasks
Network safety function
By combining this function with the Dual Check Safety function, ・Achieves the safety
safety functionality of the machining line is achieved. functionality of the
machining line
Safety function by FL-net
EtherNet/IP Adapter Safety function
PROFINET IO Device Safety function
Safety I/O signal
PROFINET I/O Controller Safety function
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Easy Maintenance Maxmizing
Uptime
Functions for maximizing uptime
Contribution to Preventive Maintenance
Cooling Fan Warning Function
By monitoring a decrease in the rotational speed of each cooling fan motor of the CNC and the
servo amplifier, signs of fan abnormalities can be detected.
This function enables preventive maintenance.
Fans are stored in a cartridge and can be replaced quite easily, so maintainability is enhanced.

Failure Part Detection

Trouble Diagnosis Function Power failure detection

Various failure detection functions provided to the I/O Link i and FSSB can detect
interruptions in the power supply to the I/O modules or servo amplifier and identify
Disconnection
disconnection locations of the communication cable. detection
In addition to that, I/O Link i can detect the ground
fault of each DO.
I/O Link *
The trouble diagnosis function enables you to see
diagnosis information helpful in determining the
status when an alarm occurs on the CNC screen.
Trouble diagnosis guidance screen
Trouble diagnosis monitor screen
DO alarm detection
Trouble diagnosis graph screen

Encoder Communication Check Circuit

This check circuit enables a quick recovery from encoder communication alarm by
identifying which part such as encoder, feedback cable or servo amplifier has failed.

Reduction of Recovery Time

Base
< Slice I/O Electronics

Exchangeable of electronics housing without removing wires due to 3-Pieces Structure;

“Front connector”,“Electronics”and“Base”.
In addition to that, following functions can easy detect failure module.
LED indication for each signal state and unit status
Enable voltage check of each I/O terminal
Display nickname of each module on the front of module
Front connector
(Removable)

Prevent Machine Damage at Power Failure

Machine Protection at Power Failure
Damage of machines and workpieces at power failure is prevented where a
power supply is unstable or in a lightning-prone areas.
Gravity-axis drop prevention
The holding brake of gravity axis are quickly activated by detecting power
failure in the circuit incorporated into the amplifier.
Stop distance reduction *1)
Feed axes are quickly stopped to avoid a crash in high-speed machine tools. PFB-24 PFB-R PFB-C
Capacitor Module
*1)“Power Failure Backup Module (Hardware)”
or“Power Failure Backup Function (Software)”shall be applied. Power Failure Backup Module MODEL B

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Service & Support
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for as long as they are used by customers, through more than 260 service locations supporting
more than 100 countries and regions throughout the world.

Maximizing Uptime

Global Lifetime
Service Maintenance

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• All specifications are subject to change without notice.

• No part of this catalog may be reproduced in any form.
• The products in the Power Motion i-MODEL A Plus listed in this catalog are not subject to Items 2 to 15 in the
Attachment to the Foreign Exchange Order of the "Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law" but are subject to
Item16 (catch-all controls).
The export from Japan may be subject to an export license by the government of Japan.
Further, re-export to another country may be subject to the license of the government of the country from where
the product is re-exported. Furthermore, the product may also be controlled by re-export regulations of the United
States government. 2023
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Power Motion i-A Plus(E)-01, 2023.4, Printed in Japan