Memory Upgrade

for Fanuc 16 & 18 A/B/C Series CNCs

Installation Instructions

M100741KW – Web Version

Nexas Networks Inc.
627 Main Street, Unit L09
Hamilton, Ontario Canada L8M 1J5
Phone: 905-581-3717 Fax: 877-293-7105

www.nexasnet.com

Copyright © 2014 Nexas Networks Inc. All rights reserved.

 .

ii
 PLEASE NOTE

This manual is a guide – Nexas assumes no liability for the use of this manual.
Please read the manual carefully and consult the Fanuc™ manual or Nexas
technical support if in doubt. Always take care and observe all safety rules. Fanuc
and GE Fanuc™ are registered trademarks of their respective owners.

iii
Table of Contents

Introduction..............................................................................v
Installation Considerations..................................................1
About This Manual.............................................................1

Installing the Nexas Memory Upgrade.................................. 2

Backup All Parameters.......................................................2
Backup to PCMCIA SRAM Memory Card.........................2
Record Settings & Options.................................................4
Manual Backup to Computer............................................. 5
Upgrade Memory Size Option Parameters......................... 7
Fanuc CPU Card Layout Examples.....................................8
Install the New Memory Module .......................................9
Restore the Control............................................................ 10
Verify the Control.............................................................. 13
Installation Checklist.......................................................... 14

Fanuc 16/18 Technical Summary........................................... 15

Nexas Technical Support & Service.................................... 18

Appendix A: Parameter Records........................................... 20

iv
 Fanuc 16B Control – Note MEM Card Slot on MAIN CPU
(2nd from Right)
Fanuc 16A Controls Look Similar but have no MEM Card Slot.

Nexas Fanuc 16/18 SRAM Memory Module

v
Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Nexas Memory Upgrade Kit for the
Fanuc 16 and 18 series controls. At Nexas we invest a great deal of
effort in the design, manufacture and testing of each unit we build, and
back it with a three-year limited warranty. We are confident you will
find this upgrade significantly improves your CNC machining
operations.

General Information
The installation procedure is straightforward and relatively easy to
complete – backup the parameters and programs, swap the memory
module, and restore the parameters and programs. All that’s needed
are some basic skills and hand tools. Estimated time required: 1 hour.

The 16-A and 18-A controls can be upgraded to a maximum of 1MB

of SRAM (to get 512k of usable part program storage or 1280 meters).
The 18-B and 18-C can be upgraded by 768KB (1920 meters) and the
16-B and 16-C can be upgraded by 2.25MB (5120 meters). The
SRAM-based memory is resident on a Single In-Line Memory Module
or “SIMM” that is located on the Main CPU board. This “CPU” board
is one of the grey slots in the yellow plastic box, next to the power
supply at the right side. The CPU board, once removed, can keep the
SIMM powered for over 30 minutes via a “MAXCAP” backup
capacitor.

IMPORTANT: Please see “Applicable CPU Boards” on page 17. This

SIMM must not be installed in a board not listed in the table. If the
intended CPU board is not listed, please contact Nexas Technical
Support. Contact information is listed on page 18 of this manual.

FANUC 16MB (0010) FROM NOTE:

If you have a Fanuc 16MB with a CPU Main Board of
A16B-3200-0010, then you will need a Nexas FROM Board (SKU-
2471) rather than the normal SRAM module described here.

vi
Installation Considerations
The memory upgrade should be conducted with care. Never install or
remove a board with the control power on (the main power can be on,
but not the control). Take care when handling circuit boards, as they
are static sensitive. Keep the boards in the anti-static bag provided. Do
not place the SIMM in any other slot on the Fanuc CPU board. Do not
force, drop or otherwise mishandle the boards during the installation
procedure.

About this Manual

This manual explains how to install the Nexas Memory Upgrade Kit
for the Fanuc 16 or 18 control, and consists of the following sections:

Installing the Nexas Memory Upgrade explains how to install the

Nexas Memory Upgrade Kit into the Fanuc 16 or 18 CNC. It consists
of sections regarding backing up the control’s memory contents to
both a memory PC card (formerly known as a “PCMCIA” card) and a
computer, removing the existing CNC memory module and installing
the new one, changing some settings to use the new memory size, and
restoring and verifying the control.

Fanuc 16 & 18 Technical Summary provides brief summaries of the

procedures to punch and read data, critical parameters and their
settings, serial port and cable configuration information, applicable
CPU boards and memory modules, and PC card backup file naming
conventions.

Technical Support provides contact information for technical support

and customer service.

Appendix A: Parameter Records provides tables for manually

recording critical parameters before performing the memory upgrade.
These parameters must be re-entered manually before restoring the
parameter backups after the memory upgrade. It is critical that they be
copied down accurately.

1
Installing the Nexas Memory Upgrade

Backup All Parameters

For the Fanuc Series 16-B, 16-C, 18-B and 18-C controls, the Nexas
Memory Upgrade kit can optionally include a PCMCIA SRAM Type
II card that allows you to easily backup your existing CNC settings.
The process backs up all parameters into non-volatile memory on the
card. The card may then be kept as a safety backup of the pre-upgrade
configuration in case a quick reversal of the upgrade is ever required,
or updated after the upgrade to facilitate a quick restore of the new
configuration in the event of any parameter change or loss.

Backup to PCMCIA SRAM Card – Fanuc 16/18 B/C

NOTE:
This step is only for the 16-B, 16-C, 18-B and 18-C controls. If
installing in a 16-A or 18-A, please skip to “Record Settings &
Options” on page 4.

Before starting the installation, power on the control and verify that
the machine tool is in good working order. If the control has an SRAM
system error and is inoperable, then you will have to replace your
SIMM with the new one, and restore the information from existing
parameter backups.

1. Home the machine before performing the memory upgrade.

2. Insert the supplied SRAM PC card into the main CPU slot 1,
facing left. It goes in only a short way and can be done with the
power ON or OFF.

3. Power ON the control holding down the two right-most soft keys
under the monitor. The SYSTEM MONITOR SERVICE MENU
screen should appear.

2
4. If the card has not been used in a Fanuc before, cursor down and
select #5 to format it.

5. Select the SRAM DATA BACKUP line and press SELECT to

change to the Backup screen.

Note: If the CNC has an Option board that also has SRAM, it needs
to be backed up as well. An intermediate menu will appear in this
case. Select each line and backup up the files indicated (if present).

BOOT SLOT CONFIGURATION 60M1-09

NO. BOARD F-ROM SRAM

0. MAIN 4MB 1.0 MB
3. OPT3 128 KB
4. LCB 512 KB

*** MESSAGE ***

SELECT SLOT AND HIT SELECT KEY
SELECT YES NO UP DOWN

Sample Optional Intermediate SRAM Backup Menu

To start use DOWN and select MAIN to see the screen below:

SRAM DATA BACKUP

[BOARD: MAIN]
1. SRAM BACKUP (CNC -> MEMORY CARD)
2. RESTORE SRAM (MEMORY CARD -> CNC)
END

SRAM SIZE: 1.0 MB (BASIC + OPTION)

FILE NAME: SRAM1_0A.FDB
SRAM1_0B.FDB

3
6. Using the soft keys, select SRAM BACKUP. It will ask you if you
want to save the SRAM settings. Press YES to save the necessary
files.

7. Back out of that menu by using the soft keys to select END. (Once
at the main menu you can check the contents of your SRAM card
by selecting MEMORY CARD FILE DELETE and checking out
what files are available for deletion - obviously back out of this
menu without deleting anything after looking.)

8. On the main screen, go to the bottom and select END, then press
YES to leave this area and reboot the control. The files backed up
to the SRAM card may be checked via a notebook PC’s PC card
slot. Filenames should match the ones listed on page 18.

CAUTION: Never initialize the Flash memory

from the SRAM boot screen (Option 8 if present). - It
will clear your operating system files, including your ladder. It
is OK to initialize the SRAM card however. If you would like
to see what files are already on the SRAM card, you can select
the “Delete Files” menu item, view them, and then exit without
deleting anything.

Record Settings & Options – All Models

Settings
1. Using the forms on page 20, record the SETTING (“Handy”)
screen data. (To display the parameters, Press the SYSTEM ,
PARAM soft keys. To skip to specific parameters, enter the
number of the parameter to be displayed and press NO.SRH. The
screen can also be changed using the cursor or page key.)

2. Write down the serial port settings in parameters 20, 100-103,

111-113 and 121-123. (131-133 if using Channel 3, i.e. RS-422
link.)

4
3. Using the forms on pages 20-24, record the NC Service
Parameters, PC Parameters, and Data Tables. If you have
Absolute Pulse Encoders, we recommend homing the machine
before you start.

5
Manual Backup to Computer

1. If not already connected, connect the CNC to a PC with a serial

data cable (see “Standard Fanuc Serial Cable”, page 16). You will
need a communications program (such as a DNC system or at
least a terminal program) to download and upload the parameters.
Make sure the software’s communications settings match the
CNC’s.
NC Parameters
2. Get the computer ready to receive the NC data.
 Select EDIT mode.
 Press softkeys SYSTEM PARAM OPTR > PUNCH
EXEC
Pitch Error Compensation
3. Get the computer ready to receive the Pitch Error Comp. data.
 Confirm that EDIT mode is selected.
 Press SYSTEM > PITCH OPTR > PUNCH EXEC
Macro Variables
4. Get the computer ready to receive the macro variables.
 Confirm that EDIT mode is selected.
 Press OFFSET > MACRO OPTR > PUNCH EXEC

Part Programs
5. Set parameter 3202.4 and 3202.0 to 0 to unprotect part programs
in the 8000 series and 9000 series. Get the computer ready to
receive part programs.
 Confirm that EDIT mode is selected.
 Press PRGRM > .
 Type O-9999 and press PUNCH EXEC .

Tool & Work Offsets

6. Get the computer ready to receive the Tool Offset data.
 Confirm that EDIT mode is selected.
 Press OFFSET OPTR > PUNCH EXEC .
Get the computer ready to receive the Work Offset data.
 Confirm that EDIT mode is selected.
 Press WORK OPTR > PUNCH EXEC .

PMC Data
6
7. The PMC communications settings are separate from the normal
serial port settings. Set them to match the settings for other serial
communications so the PMC data can be easily backed up.
To set the communications settings and output the data:
 Select MDI mode.
 Press OFFSET/SETTING , then the SETTING softkey.
 Cursor to PARAMETER WRITE and input a 1. Ignore alarm.
 Press SYSTEM key, then softkeys PMC PMCPRM KEEPRL .
 Cursor to K17 and set bit 1 to 1 (change no other bits).
 Select EDIT mode.
 Press < > I/O .
 Set the parameters to match those of the normal I/O channel.
 Fort CHANNEL NO, input 1 for channel 1.
 For DEVICE, press softkey FDCAS .
 For KIND DATA, press softkey PARAM .
 For FUNCTION, press softkey WRITE .
 For FILE No, enter the file name @PMC and press INPUT .
 Press softkey EXEC. The PMC parameters will be output.
 After output finishes, set PARAMETER WRITE back to 0 .
 Press RESET to release alarm 100.
Once downloaded this PMC file must be edited before it can be
reloaded. Load the file just downloaded into an editor and delete the
12 or so characters before the first percent sign (these are feed
characters and will cause a 930 System Alarm if present when file is

NOTE: On some Makino machines the PMC parameters may be

locked with LOCK RELEASE. Type MSYS or PRO then INPUT.
Also on some Makino machines the M231 code can be used to
copy the PMC data into program 06666.
· In MDI mode, press PROGRAM M 2 3 1 INSERT
· Press CUSTOM then PARAM or MS
· Press MENU PAGE then LOCK RELEASE
· Type P R O or M S Y S then INPUT
· Press CYCLE START
The PMC data will now be written to part program O6666. Backup
this program to the computer the same way as other part programs.
Note that one Makino FS16A machine required serial loading
the PMC file 4 times to restore it properly.
reloaded).

7
Also backup CAP data and Graphics & Animation parameters if
present: Edit mode, press OFFSET key, then CAP TL > PUNCH .

8
Upgrade Memory Size Option Parameters
Certain NC parameters contain bits that must match the size of
memory installed. This manual is a public web version that has all
proprietary information removed. It is designed as a pre-sales
guide only.

After backing up the control, double check that you have all the
parameters. It is useful to note that the PMC backup uses the SPEED
settings for the serial port (not the usual serial settings) so check that
the file punched is OK. Also many people do not realize that Macro
Variables in the 500 series (if you have the option) are formulas, not
just variables. When you punch them you will see the number on the
screen comes from a formula often.

After installing the new memory SIMM, you will need to change the
option parameter as per the notes below (see attached sheet with
order):

Note: FS16/18A maximum memory is when P99**.*-*=* +

P99**.*=*. (That is that Parameter 99** should be xxxx xxxx where
x is previous value and bits go from left to right down from 7 to 0).
For FS16/18C, max 2 Meg is P99**.*=* with P99** bits */*/*/*/*=0
+ P99**.*=0 + P99**.*=*. Note that FS18C needs software version
“BDBA Ver 0001” for 2 meg 5120 Meters (which is available from us
if needed) – otherwise max is 1280 Meters (with BDB1 Ver 00xx).

Note: For FS16A MAPPS on a Mori Seiki, get “D” Params in

Custom Key, Input, type “*******” Input and Yes (to write
Parameters), “**” Change D453 & D458 bits, Input decimal as binary.

Note: For FS16/18 Sub-Memory – P99**.*=320, P99**.*=640,

P99**.*=1280 + P99**.*=Add. Sub-Memory for PP/S Edit2 Option

Note: If you have trouble clearing the Additional SRAM and still get
Parity Alarms, you can download a blank 512k SRAM backup file
from our web site at:
http://www.nexasnet.com/products/SRAM2_5D.FDB

This file can be renamed to whatever the control can read in the
restore screen. This file copied and renamed the number of times
9
necessary will effectively erase (write to all zeros) the Additional
SRAM Card.

If you have a simple controller (no Option or Loader boards)

holding down RESET + DELETE will clear every board.

Fanuc CPU Card Layout Examples

(See Maintenance Manual for other CPU models)

A16B-2201-0080

SRAM
Module

A16B-3200-0190
LED
JA1
SRAM JA2
Module JD5A
JD5B
JA3
JD1A
JA7A
JA8A
JA4A
JS1
JS2
JS3
JS4
JS5
JS6
JF21
10 JF22
JF23
JF24
JF25
Install the New Memory Module
Make sure that there is a current backup of NC Parameters, Pitch
Error Compensation, Offsets, PMC Parameters and Part Programs as
explained in “Backup All Parameters” starting on page 2. The
following steps will delete all data from your control.

Remove CPU
1. With the Fanuc control powered off and the Emergency Stop
button depressed, access the main masterboard. Find Slot 1,
second from the right, labelled as the Main CPU board. Locate the
tabs on the top and bottom. Squeeze the tabs and carefully pull the
board out. The unit can often be removed with all the cables
attached if the shield clamps are loosened beforehand. If not,
carefully label the cables and the points they connect to so they
can be correctly reconnected later, and remove cables as
necessary.

Install Memory Module

2. Locate the existing memory module – see diagram on page 9 or
refer to your Maintenance Manual. It is labelled “SRAM”.
Remove it carefully by opening the small tabs and tilting it
towards the back. Insert the new module the same way (note the
keyway). It should click into place. Now put the CPU board back
into its slot and make sure all cables are correctly connected, well
seated and secured.

Initialize Memory Module

3. With the O & DELETE keys depressed, power on the control,
and keep the O & DELETE keys depressed until you see the
memory starting to clear. This will clear the entire memory
module. If the control will not power on at this point, check that
main power is restored and the cabinet door interlock is bypassed.
The control may take a few seconds to clear the entire memory.
Alternatively, try powering on with RESET + DELETE to
delete all memory on all boards (not just our Additional SRAM) –
take care...

NOTE: If you have a Loader OP3 board, it too will be cleared in

this procedure. It seems that TT controls are not affected however,
as the L/R switch selects the side to clear.

11
 The Nexas Additional SRAM memory module has now been
initialized and all parameters must be restored.

Restore The Control

Restore Settings & Options
Before restoring parameters from backup copy, some of the parameters
recorded on pages 22-26 must be restored manually. Enter SETTING
(“Handy”) screen data and serial communications parameters.

Restore From SRAM PC Card or from Computer

The remaining parameters may be restored from either the SRAM PC
card or the computer. Choose one of the following two options:

Option 1: Restore From SRAM PC Card

1. Before the files on the SRAM card can be restored, they must be
renamed to correspond to the new memory size. See page 18 for
naming conventions and instructions on renaming the backup
files.

2. Insert the SRAM card into the main CPU slot 1, with the face
pointing left. It goes in only a short way and can be done with the
power ON or OFF.

3. Power ON the control holding down the two right-most soft keys
under the monitor. The SYSTEM MONITOR SERVICE MENU
screen should appear.

4. Select the SRAM DATA RESTORE line to change to the Restore

screen.

9. Cursor to and select RESTORE SRAM. Press YES to restore the

files.

10. Back out of that menu by using the soft keys to select END.
On the main screen, go to the bottom and select END, then press
YES to leave this area and reboot the control.

CAUTION: Never initialize the Flash memory from the SRAM

boot screen. - It will clear your operating system files, including your
12
ladder. It is OK to initialize the SRAM card however. To see the files
already on the SRAM card, select the “Delete Files” menu item, view them,
 Option 2: Restore From Computer
1. Set the PWE (set parameter 8000.0 to 1).
Restore NC Parameters
2. Get the computer ready to send the NC data. Make sure its serial
communications settings match the CNC’s corresponding
settings.
 Select EDIT mode, and turn the Program Protect key OFF.
 Press SYSTEM PARAM OPTR > READ EXEC .
 Send the data from the computer.
 Power the CNC off & back on after upload finishes. Alarm
300 is normal at this stage if Absolute Pulse Coders exist.
Restore PMC Data
3. Get the computer ready to send the PMC data. Make sure the
CNC is ready to receive the PMC data - see “PMC Data” on page
7. Note that some machine tools require that the Ladder be
stopped before all the Data Tables can be loaded. If so, press
SYSTEM, PMC, RUN/STOP, >, STOP. If the control has special
options, such as a 5th axis table, you might need to power on
holding “-“ & “.” and then select a boot without the ladder
running.
Load the PMC data as follows:
 Press OFFSET SETTING .
 Select MDI mode and set PWE on (set #8000.0 to 1).
 Press SYSTEM PMC PCMPRM KEEPRL .
 Set K17 bit 1 to 1 (change no other bits in K17).
 Select Edit mode. If required, set #K900 to 10.
 Press < or > to find I/O . For CHANNEL NO, input 1 .
 For DEVICE, select FDCAS .
 For DATA KIND, press PARAM .
 For FUNCTION, press READ . For FILE NO, press 2 .
 Press < SPEED and check serial settings for FDCAS.
 Press EXEC and send PMC data from the computer.

On some Makinos the PMC data is restored via program O6666. If it was backed up
via O6666, restore O6666 from the computer and call it up in Memory mode, then
 Press CUSTOM then PARAM or MS
 Press MENU PAGE then LOCK RELEASE
 Type P R O or M S Y S then INPUT
 Press CYCLE START
PMC parameters will be written into the registers. Lock the parameter register by
13
pressing LOCK RELEASE. Turn power OFF and ON, and then delete O6666.
Restore Pitch Error Compensation
4. Get the computer ready to send the Pitch Error Comp. data.
Confirm EDIT mode is selected.
 Press SYSTEM > PITCH OPTR > READ EXEC .
 Send the data from the computer.

Macro Variables
5. Upload the Macro Variables as a part program. Execute the
program in Memory mode and then delete it.

Restore Part Programs

6. Set parameter 3202.4 and 3202.0 to 0 to unprotect part programs
in the 8000 and 9000 series.
 Confirm EDIT mode is selected.
 Press PRGRM OPTR > READ EXEC .
 Send the part programs from the computer.

Restore Offsets
7. Get the computer ready to send the Tool Offset data.
 Confirm EDIT mode is selected.
 Press OFFSET OPTR > READ EXEC .
 Send the Tool Offset data.

Get the computer ready to send the Work Offset data.

 Press WORK OPTR > READ EXEC .
 Send the Work Offset data.

8. Reload CAP data and Graphics & Animation data if present.

 In Edit mode, press OFFSET CAP TL > READ .

9. Reset Absolute Pulse Encoders, if necessary.

 Power on holding P & CAN
 Manually home the machine.
 If Alarm 300 persists, then:
Select MDI mode and set PWE on (set #8000.0 to 1).
Press SYSTEM PARAM . Set #P1815.4 to 1 on all axes.
Reset PWE (#8000.0 to 0) and power the control off & on.
Manually home the machine again. Set PWE.
Press SYSTEM PARAM . Set #P1815.4 to 1 on all axes.
For Relative Position, set #P3104.3 to 1.
Reset PWE. Press RESET .

14
Verify The Control
Once the upgrade is completed, including the reloading of all
parameters, test the machine via the following procedure.

IMPORTANT: Do not move the machine until you are sure

all parameters have been restored.

 Change to either MDI mode or Program mode.

 Home all axes, tool changers and pallets.
 Check spindle functionality through all speeds and gear ranges.
 Check Clockwise and Counter-clockwise spindle rotation with M3
and M4 commands.
 Check the tool changer. Be sure that the tool received was the tool
requested and that the carousel rotates in the proper direction.
 Check the pallet changer (if applicable). If the machine requires
special custom macros for a pallet changer or tool changer, be
sure that they are present.

Option: Nexas PCMCIA Type II SRAM Backup Card

Now that the control is set to work with the new memory size, the
SRAM PC card can either be updated with the new parameters to act
as a safety backup of the new configuration (refer to “Backup to
SRAM PC Card” on page 18), or kept as is as a convenient means of
restoring the control to the previous (pre-upgraded) state.

A PCMCIA Type II SRAM Card for easily backing up your

Fanuc 16/18 B/C Controls

15
Installation Checklist:
 Check machine - Power ON and check for problems before
you start.

 Backup settings, options, parameters and programs.

 Power OFF.

 Depress EMERGENCY STOP.

 Change SIMMs.

 Power On the Control holding O & DELETE to clear all.

 Set PWE to enable.

 Restore settings.

 Restore parameters & part programs.

 Check the parameters and machine operation thoroughly.

Complete.

16
Fanuc 16/18 Technical Summary
Punching
NC Parameters EDIT mode; SYSTEM PARAM
OPTR > PUNCH EXEC
Pitch Error Compensation EDIT mode; SYSTEM > PITCH
OPTR > PUNCH EXEC
Macro Variables EDIT mode; OFFSET > MACRO
OPTR > PUNCH EXEC
All Programs EDIT mode; PRGRM >
O – 9 9 9 9 PUNCH EXEC
Offsets EDIT mode; OFFSET (or WORK )
OPTR > PUNCH EXEC
Reading
NC Parameters EDIT mode, Protect key off; SYSTEM
PARAM OPTR > READ EXEC
Pitch Error Compensation EDIT mode; SYSTEM > PITCH
OPTR > READ EXEC
All Programs EDIT mode; #3202.4 & .0 = 0; PRGRM
OPTR > READ EXEC
Offsets EDIT mode; OFFSET (or WORK ),
OPTR > READ EXEC
Initializing
Erase Entire Memory Power On holding O & RESET
(zero + reset) with Write Protect Key off
or RESET + DELETE

Typical Serial Communications Parameter Settings

NOTE: For Channel 3, see Parameter Manual, Fanuc #62450E, section 4.2 (5).
Parameter Description Setting
0020 I/O Channel 0 or 1 = Chan. 1, 2=2
0100.1 Tape Vertical Check – all channels 0 = No TV Check
0100.3 EOB format in ISO code – all chan. 1 = CR, LF, LF (0 = LF)
0100.5 DNC Handshake method – all chan 1 = DC3 when buffer full
0100.7 Treatment of Null code – all chan. 1 = Ignore Nulls (0 = alarm)
0101.0 Stop Bits – Channel 0 0 = 1, 1 = 2 stop bits
0101.3 ISO or ASCII Input code – Chan. 0 0 = Auto-select (1 = ASCII)
0101.7 Feed output – Channel 0 1 = no feed (0 = feed output)
0102 Device Type – Channel 0 0 = RS232C with DC codes
0103 Baud Rate – Channel 0 10=4800,11=9600,12=19200
0111-0113 Same as 0101-0103 but for I/O Channel 1

17
 0121-0123 Same as 0101-0103 but for I/O Channel 2

Applicable CPU Boards

16-A 16-B * 16-C
A16B-2200-0900 A16B-3200-0110 A16B-3200-0190
A16B-3200-0170
18-A 18-B 18-C
A16B-2201-0080 A16B-2202-0860 A16B-3200-0210
A16B-3200-0160
* Note: Fanuc 16B with CPU Main Card A16B-3200-0010 requires a special FROM
module. Call for details

Available Memory SIMM

16-A 16-B 16-C
A20B-2900-0530 (256KB) A20B-2900-0350 (256KB) A20B-2900-0350 (256KB)
A20B-2900-0541 (512KB) A20B-2900-0351 (768KB) A20B-2900-0351 (768KB)
A20B-2900-0540 (1MB) A20B-2900-0352 (2.25MB) A20B-2900-0352 (2.25MB)
18-A 18-B 18-C
A20B-2900-0530 (256KB) A20B-2900-0350 (256KB) A20B-2900-0350 (256KB)
A20B-2900-0541 (512KB) A20B-2900-0351 (768KB) A20B-2900-0351 (768KB)
A20B-2900-0540 (1MB) A20B-2900-0352 (2.25MB) A20B-2900-0352 (2.25MB)
Standard Fanuc Serial Port: (DB25 Female)
1 = Frame Ground 6 = Data Set Ready
2 = Transmit Data 7 = Signal Ground
3 = Receive Data 8 = Carrier Detect
4 = Ready To Send 20 = Data Terminal Ready
5 = Clear To Send 25 = +24 DC Volts
Standard Fanuc Serial Cable:
Computer Fanuc DB25F
PC 25-pin Female to DB25 Male (Pin)
Tx – 2 - 3 – Rx
Rx – 3 - 2 – Tx
RTS – 4 - 5 – CTS
CTS – 5 - 4 – RTS
SG – 7 - 7 – SG
FG – 1 - No Connection
PC 9-pin Female to DB 25 Male (Pin)
Tx – 3 - 3 – Rx
Rx – 2 - 2 – Tx
RTS – 7 - 5 – CTS

18
 CTS – 8 - 4 – RTS
SG – 5 - 7 – SG
FG – (D-shell) - No Connection
Fanuc Protocol: E,7,x
The standard serial communications protocol for Fanuc controls is
always Even Parity and 7 Data Bits. Stop Bits are either 1 or 2, as set
via parameter 101, 111 or 121, depending on the channel used. (see
“Typical Serial Communications Parameter Settings” on page 16).

SRAM PC Card File Naming Conventions

The files saved on the SRAM PC card during backup are named
according to a set of naming schemes, depending upon memory
module size. When performing a restore operation after a memory
upgrade, files backed up from a different memory size will be ignored,
since the directory looks for filenames according to the scheme for the
current memory size. Therefore the backup files must be renamed to
match the naming scheme of the new memory size. A computer with
PC card reading capability is required to access and rename the files
on the card. The naming schemes for each memory size are as follows:

Memory PC Card Backup File Naming Scheme

256K SRAM256A.FDB
512K SRAM0_5A.FDB
1.0MEG SRAM1_0A.FDB, SRAM1_0B.FDB
1.5MEG SRAM1_5A.FDB, SRAM1_5B.FDB, SRAM1_5C.FDB
2.0MEG SRAM2_5A.FDB, SRAM2_5B.FDB, SRAM2_5C.FDB,
SRAM2_5D.FDB, SRAM2_5E.FDB

Example: When upgrading from 1 Mb to 2 Mb, the files on the card

would be renamed from “SRAM1_0A.FDB” and “SRAM1_0B.FDB”
to “SRAM2_5A.FDB” and “SRAM2_5B.FDB”. The three remaining
files in the 2 Mb naming scheme will be created by the control.

Notes:
If you try to do a PCMCIA backup and you get a parity error during
the backup process, you will have to perform a manual backup (this
error only means that somewhere in the address space there is a parity
error, not necessarily in the area used by the CNC at the current part
program memory set.

Make sure that you have a PCMCIA Type II card slot in a laptop
(preferably not a Dell by the way). Use GENERIC or the Centennial or
19
whatever the OEM requires to enable your SRAM card as a drive. You
may have to format it in RAW mode, if you don’t format the card on
the CNC. Fanuc 16/18s only read up to 4 meg cards by the way.

20
Nexas Technical Support & Service

In case of technical difficulty with the memory upgrade procedure,

please contact Nexas Technical Support. Page 21 of this manual may
be used to record technical information, service advice, etc. as needed.

If you have any other questions or concerns, need answers to technical

questions, or need information about Nexas products and/or services,
please contact your local Nexas dealer, or contact Nexas Networks
directly at:

Nexas Networks Inc.

627 Main Street, Unit L09
Hamilton, Ontario Canada L8M 1J5
Phone: 905-581-3717
Fax: 877-293-7105
support@nexasnet.com

White PCMCIA Card Mounted Vertically on the

Main Fanuc 16 B/C CPU MEM Socket
Ready for a Backup

21
Notes:

22
 Fanuc System 16/18 Machine Parameter Worksheet

23
Company:________________________________ Machine No.:________________ Date:_________________

Fanuc Software Version: _______________ Main CPU Board No.:___________________________________

Setting Data Screen
Parameter Write Type Format
TV Check Sequence Stop (Program No.)
Punch Code Sequence Stop (Sequence No.)
Input Unit X Axis Mirror
I/O Channel Y Axis Mirror
Sequence No.
Serial Communications Parameters Note: Grey area (#131-132) are for Channel 3, normally used for RS-422 link.
All Channels Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
Par.# Value Par.# Value Par.# Value Par.# Value Par.# Value
20 101 111 121 131
100 102 112 122 132
103 113 123 133
NC Service Parameters
Par.# Value Par.# Value Par.# Value Par.# Value Par.# Value
Appendix A: Parameter Records

9900 9925
9920 9926
9921 9927
9922 9928
9923 9929
9924 9930
24
PC Parameters
Timers Spare Counters Keep Relays
No. Data No. Data No. Data No. Preset Current No. Data
1 21 1 1
2 22 2 2
3 23 3 3
4 24 4 4
5 25 5 5
6 26 6 6
7 27 7 7
8 28 8 8
9 29 9 9
10 30 10 10
11 31 11 11
12 32 12 12
13 33 13 13
14 34 14 14
15 35 15 15
16 36 16 16
17 37 17 17
18 38 18 18
19 39 19
20 40 20
25
"No. of Data" row 0 indicates how many data tables there are. The remaining rows in
that column indicate how many entries are in each table. Page down through each
table and record all the data in each, using the form on the next two pages -
photocopy the form before starting, if more are needed.
Data Tables
No. Parameter No. of Data Offset Special Table No. 0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
 No. Data No. Data No. Data No. Data

26
0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8
9 9 9 9
0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8
9 9 9 9
0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4
 5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6

27
7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8
9 9 9 9
0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8
9 9 9 9
0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8
9 9 9 9
0 0 0 0
 5 5 5 5

28
6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8
9 9 9 9
0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8
9 9 9 9
0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8
9 9 9 9
0 0 0 0
 Typical Fanuc 16/18 MDI/CRT Full Panel

Nexas also makes a Fanuc I/OLink machine monitoring device

called the LINK/in100 to easily capture operational data from the
Fanuc North American Operator’s Panel.

29
 Nexas Networks Inc.
627 Main Street, Unit L09
Hamilton, Ontario Canada L8M 1J5
Phone: 905-581-3717 Fax: 877-293-7105

Thank You For Choosing Nexas Memory

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

\ISO9000\DOCs\M100741KW – NEXAS Memory Upgrade for Fanuc 16 & 18-web.doc

30