Multi-axis high speed response CNC for Industrial Machine<Power Motion +-MODEL A Plus

Multi-axis high speed response motion controller

for industrial machines
Easier to use, beautiful and powerful
Contributes to improving productivity and energy
saving of industrial machines< 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( )Variety of customized functions (*)

Multi-axis high response motion control¡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 andminiaturization 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.

¡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 (*)

Various types of ﬁeld networks (*)¡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¡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.

< Power Motion+-MODEL A Plus

Easy connection and control of robots (*)

Examples:¡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・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.

Functions for press machines¡Easily control the link type servo press¡Improved forming quality by high accuracy pressure control¡Coordinated motion of transfer system with press machine canbe performed easily by electric CAM function¡Easily replace hydraulic drive to servo drive with press related
functions

Advancing Energy saving (*)
Servo Ampliﬁer
Energy Savings

Achieving

Extensive I/O unit lineup (*)¡Wide range of I/O units including FANUC Slice I/O can support
various industrial machines
2¡Advancing signiﬁcant energy savings through servo motorizationof hydraulic/pneumatic mechanisms¡Constant monitoring Power Consumption of industrial machineby 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

Servo motors and servo ampliﬁers¡Servo motors, DD motors, and linear motors line-up from small tolarge models can support to various industrial machines¡Servo ampliﬁers achieve signiﬁcant energy savings with powersource regeneration and the latest low‒loss power devices¡Advancing the IoT adaptability with Multi-function Ethernet andvarious types of ﬁeld networks¡Communication with PC and robot can be performed easily via
embedded Ethernet¡Various information of machines can be collected and managedby using FANUC MT-LINK*High reliability and easy maintainability (*)
Servo motors

wide range line-up¡Hardware built for high reliability allows robust operation in harshindustrial environments¡Enhanced diagnostics improve maintainability so the cause oftrouble can be identiﬁed quickly reducing MTTR
¡USB port can be used to transfer ﬁles or upload/download datain the controller using easily obtainable USB ﬂash drives
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System Conﬁguration
Ethernet

CNC Control Unit (LCD mounted type/stand-alone type)The display lineup supports a wide range of machines, fromcompact to large, including the FANUC iPC and PANEL
iH/iH Pro with iHMI support, a 10.4”LCD unit, and more.

Industrial machines
Operator's panel

Control cabinet

Servo Motor
Line-up to meet the various needs of industrial
machines and contribute to the energy saving andperformance improvement of feed axesPC
FSSB
AC SERVO MOTOR@i-B/#i-B series

USB memory
Servo Ampliﬁer
FANUC iPC
24″

FANUC iPC
21.5″

FANUC iPC
15″

FANUC
I/O Link +Servo Motor
DD MOTOR
DiS-B series
I/O unit

CNC control unit
PANEL iH/iH Pro
19″/15″/10.4″LCD

Standard display
10.4″LCD

Servo Ampliﬁer

Handheld
unit

Field networks

Handheld Unit

Peripheral equipment

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

iPendant

Handy Machine
Operator's Panel

CNC

Portable manual
pulse generator

Robot

LINEAR MOTOR
LiS-B series

Peripheral device

Line-up to be ﬂexibly available for a variety ofindustrial machines and contribute to thedownsizing of cabinets and energy saving

Compatible withvarious ﬁeld networks
・FL-net・EtherNet/IP
・PROFINET
・Modbus/TCP
・CC-Link IE Field
・DeviceNet・PROFIBUS-DP
・CC-Link
・EtherCATSERVO AMPLIFIER@i-B series
SERVO AMPLIFIER#iSV-B series

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 designStandard operator's panel with
key input duplication

Safety Machine
operator's panel
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Handles the output/inputof safety signals

I/O module for operator's panel
supporting safety function

Compatible with original
operator's panels

I/O module for
operator's panel

Optimized for control cabinets with high scalability and extensive modules such as
the multi-point output /input type and the analog/digital output/input module
Small size I/O unit with improved
expandability, workability andmaintainability

FANUC Slice I/O

Excellent cost performancewith multi-point output/input

I/O unit for power
magnetics cabinet

Compact and with
reduced wiring

I/O unit forconnector panel

Eﬀective for thermal displacementcompensation with multi-pointtemperature sensor input

Temperature sensor
input unit

Optimized for reduced wiring byenabling distributed setup
Can be positioned near sensors scatteredinside and outside the machine cabinet
IP67 type

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 andHigh-Speed/High Precision Feed for Industrial Machines

Multi-axis high response motion control
Multi-axis high response function for quick axis start/stop
Simultaneous execution of multiple programs.

Pressure data from sensor●Independent motion for each axis can be achieved by ISO
G-code program as max. 24 programs can be executed at
the same time.

Notching machine

Quick response is achieved for an external signal.

●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.

Machining
Performance●Examples of machines where the accuracy can be
improved are: notching machines, stamping machines,
cutting machines, packaging/wrapping machines.
●High response and reduction of cycle time can beachieved by high-speed ladder execution cycle.
●The pressure control can be achieved with high accuracy
by the pressure and position control.

3 processes
controlled bymulti-axis
high response
function

Press ﬁtting machine
Pressure control

punching
workpiece
indexing

Transfer

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.

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

Applicable functions for industrial machines

Compact and Energy Saving Servo Ampliﬁer

Flexible support for various machine conﬁgurations by multi-axis and multi-path functions●Compact size

One control can support up to 10 paths and 32 axes ‒ this includes multi-axis machines.

Downsizing of ampliﬁer is achieved by optimum cooling design, also contributing to control cabinet downsizing.

●Up to 10 ISO G-code programs can be simultaneously executed. Independent operation such as press operation and loader operation, etc.

●Energy saving

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.

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.

Integrated functions for press machine●Technology for larger output
Large servo motors can be driven by multiple standard large servo ampliﬁers.
Supporting larger output application by multiple motor drive.

Control function for link type press

Reduce capacity of power source by Energy Charge Unit

Electric CAM function●Cutting peak power of power source
Large servo motor needs high power to accelerate. Thisfunction provides power from buﬀering motor to driving motor,
and can cut peak power from power source. By using FANUC
AC SERVO MOTOR with high eﬃciency as buﬀering motor, thewhole system is high eﬃciency.

●Link type servo press where deceleration ratio in slider part changes
according to the main gear position angle can be controlled easily.

kW●Synchronized motion between transfer machine and press machine

Press machine

cooperate withpress machine

can be performed by electric CAM function.

kWtposition data frompress machineTransfert

Cutting peak power of
power source

Buﬀering motor
Power from buﬀering motor

workpiece

Useful servo tuning tool
< SERVO GUIDEPower source

Power supply

Servo ampliﬁer Large servo motor

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

Ease of Use

Pressurecommand< Slice I/OPressure feedback

Small size I/O unit with superior expandability, workability andmaintainability●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 block6

Example of waveform of servo press

Speed of Die cushion< SERVO GUIDE
Slide speed

Die Cushion

200ms

Slide

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Many Customizable Functions

Ease of Use

Network Support Functions

Ease of Use< PICTURE

Advancing the IoT adaptability of industrial machines with extensive network functions

This tool enables you to create a machine operation screen simply by pasting screen
components such as buttons and lamps on the PC.

Ethernet / Industrial Ethernet / Field Network●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

Multi-function Ethernet is included as standard in addition toembedded Ethernet. Moreover, information communication
functions such as NC program transfer and remote diagnosis
are supported as standard, as is control I/O communication.
Multi-function Ethernet enables high-speed communication
using a dedicated processor, and can be used for various typesof industrial Ethernet communication.
Various types of ﬁeld networks are also supported as options.
Industrial Ethernet and ﬁeld networks enable connection withvarious peripheral devices, that includes the control of peripheraldevices such as waterproof I/O devices and the collection of
sensor information. It is also possible to read information fromcollision sensors, temperature sensors, etc., through an I/O Link
i-connected multi-sensor I/O unit.

easily implemented by using general-purpose scripts. In addition, in the PANEL iH series display device, it is possible to create screensthat 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.
Serial communication

CNC/PMC data input/output
FANUC PICTURE (Screen creation tool)

File input/output●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

The internal PMC functions can also process large-scale sequence control at a highspeed through the use of a powerful dedicated processor and the latest custom LSI.

1st ladder
Machine control

2nd ladder
Loader control

3rd ladder
Peripheral equipment control●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)

Information andcommunications Program Transfer Tool

Ethernet (100Mbps)

I/O Link+

I/O
communications

・Industrial Ethernet
・Field Network

PLC

Peripheral devices●DeviceNet (master/slave)●PROFIBUS-DP (master/slave)●CC-Link (slave)●EtherCAT (master)

FANUC MT-LINK* (Operation Management Software)
MT-LINK*
MT-LINKi is a software product that can collect, manage, andUpper host system/user system
Operation Management software
MT-LINK+

help visualize various information of machines connected via
Ethernet.
It helps visualize the machines in factories, and contributes tominimizing downtime.
machines equipped with FANUC CNCs, but also from FANUC
robot controllers, OPC-compatible PLCs, and
MTConnect-compatible machine tools.

Multi-path PMC●Information of existing devices that do not have Ethernet I/F

One PMC can execute up to ﬁve independent ladder programs, including loader
control and peripheral equipment control.

●Many standard screens that display various pieces of

conﬁguration.

・Embedded Ethernet
・Fast Ethernet
Monitoring of CNCs
(Multi-function
connected to network
Ethernet/option board)

MULTI SENSOR
I/O UNIT

Database

Ethernet
I/O converter
RS-232-C
I/O●It can collect device information not only from industrial●Ladder programs can easily be developed according to each user's machine

Machine Remote Diagnosis Package

Supported Industrial Ethernet/Field Networks●FL-net●EtherNet/IP (master/slave)●PROFINET (master/slave)●Modbus/TCP (slave)●CC-Link IE Field (slave)

C Language Executor

Remote monitoringfrom the outsideof the factory

Software tools
using network

can also be collected by using an Ethernet I/O converter.

Existing machines(with Ethernet)

Existing machines(without Ethernet)

Robotinterface

RobotsEquipmentwith PLC

MTConnect-compatible
machines

Standard screen example)

information such as the operational states and operational
results of machines are available.

●Cost reductions are achieved by eliminating external PLCs or other devices forperipheral equipment control.

Overview screen

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 andperipheral 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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Visualization of machine operation
A combination of MT-LINKi and SERVO VIEWER makes servo

FANUC MT-LINK+
Servo data

data and various status signals to be collected, achieving thevisualization of detailed machine operations.

●High-speed sampling (1ms) servo data is eﬃciently collectedfrom multiple machine tools.

Operational results screen

SERVO VIEWER
Servo data

Ethernet●Various schedule and trigger functions enable eﬃcient

analysis by collecting only required data at the right timing.
・・・

9Easy Robots Connection and Control

Ease of Use

Easier to connection and control of robots
Robot Control by G-CODE Command
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

G-codeManual
Pulse
Generator

X

Y

Trouble Diagnosis Function

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

Disconnection
detection

I/O Link *The trouble diagnosis function enables you to see
diagnosis information helpful in determining thestatus when an alarm occurs on the CNC screen.

Advancing Energy Saving

Ease of Use

Monitoring Power Consumption of Industrial machine
Integral power

Power Consumption Monitor Function

Instantaneous power●Trouble diagnosis guidance screen●Trouble diagnosis monitor screen●Trouble diagnosis graph screen

DO alarm detection

Encoder Communication Check Circuit
This check circuit enables a quick recovery from encoder communication alarm byidentifying which part such as encoder, feedback cable or servo ampliﬁer has failed.

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.

Reduction of Recovery Time

●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

Base< Slice I/O

window and FOCAS2 function.

Electronics

Exchangeable of electronics housing without removing wires due to 3-Pieces Structure;“Front connector”,“Electronics”and“Base”.

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
ISO 13849-1 PL d.
Multiple processors perform dual monitoring of the actual
positions, speed, and safety-related I/O of servo motors andspindle motors, securing a high level of safety by providing
duplicated paths for cutting oﬀ power.

This is a safety function integrated in servo ampliﬁers that
conforms to IEC 61800-5-2.
Motor power can be safely cut oﬀ by the duplicated cut-oﬀ pathwithin the ampliﬁer.

10Power 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 locations of the communication cable.
In addition to that, I/O Link i can detect the ground
fault of each DO.

Coordination with robots using macro variables●Safety function by FL-net●EtherNet/IP Adapter Safety function●PROFINET IO Device Safety function●PROFINET I/O Controller Safety function

Cooling Fan Warning Function

Failure Part Detection

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 forteaching robot.

By combining this function with the Dual Check Safety function,
safety functionality of the machining line is achieved.

Functions for maximizing uptime

By monitoring a decrease in the rotational speed of each cooling fan motor of the CNC and theservo 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.

Automatic Robot Path Generation

Network safety function

Maxmizing
UptimeContribution to Preventive MaintenanceZ

Equipped with the following functions that allow you to quickly and easily introduce robots to industrial machines.

Easy Maintenance

Dual Check Safety Function
・The machine can be operated safely while theprotective door is open
Optimization of
set-up tasks
Network safety function・Achieves the safetyfunctionality of themachining line

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

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.

Safety I/O signal

Front connector(Removable)*1)“Power Failure Backup Module (Hardware)”or“Power Failure Backup Function (Software)”shall be applied.

PFB-24

PFB-R

PFB-C
Capacitor Module

Power Failure Backup Module MODEL B
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Service & Support
Excellent Maintenance Services

FANUC service team delivers customer trust and conﬁdence
based on direction of service ‶Maximizing Uptime",‶Global Service" and ‶Lifetime maintenance".

Conforming to the spirit of “Service First”, FANUC provides lifetime maintenance to its products
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

GlobalService

Lifetime
Maintenance

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The export from Japan may be subject to an export license by the government of Japan.
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Power Motion i-A Plus(E)-01, 2023.4, Printed in Japan