61992e DNC 2 Descriptions Manual

GE Fanuc Automation
Computer Numerical Control Products
DNC 2
Descriptions Manual
GFZ-61992E/02 October 1997

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as Used in this Publication
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temperatures, or other conditions that could cause personal injury exist in this equipment or
may be associated with its use.
In situations where inattention could cause either personal injury or damage to equipment, a
Warning notice is used.
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operating the equipment.
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have been made to be accurate, the information contained herein does not purport to cover all
details or variations in hardware or software, nor to provide for every possible contingency in
connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Features may be described herein
which are not present in all hardware and software systems. GE Fanuc Automation assumes
no obligation of notice to holders of this document with respect to changes subsequently made.
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B–61992E/02 Table of Contents
I. GENERAL
1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
II. PROTOCOL
1. LAYERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2. PHYSICAL LAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.1 PHYSICAL INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2 SYNCHRONOUS METHOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3 COMMUNICATION MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4 COMMUNICATION SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5 MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.6 RS–232–C INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.7 RS–422 INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. DATA LINK LAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CHARACTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2 MESSAGE FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.3 TRANSMISSION CHARACTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4 DATA LINK PROTOCOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.4.1 Establishing a Data Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.4.2 Sending a Datagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.4.3 Receiving a Datagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.4.4 Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4. APPLICATION LAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.1 FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.2 DATAGRAM SYNTAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2.1 Configuration of Datagram Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.2.2 Service Functions Specified with Datagram Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2.3 Notation of the Datagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2.3.1 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2.3.2 Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2.3.3 Data type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2.3.4 Delimiter in the data section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2.3.5 Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2.3.6 Continuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2.4 Details of the Data Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.4.1 Downloading a part program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.4.2 Uploading a part program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.2.4.3 Deleting a part program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.2.4.4 Reading the directory of part programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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4.2.4.5 Free area in program memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4.2.4.6 Reading a tool position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.2.4.7 Servo delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.2.4.8 Acceleration/deceleration delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.2.4.9 Machine interface signals (For Series 15 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.2.4.10 Current program number and sequence number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.2.4.11 Reading a CNC parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.2.4.12 Writing a CNC parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.2.4.13 Reading pitch error compensation data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.2.4.14 Writing pitch error compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.2.4.15 Reading a tool offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.2.4.16 Writing a tool offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.2.4.17 Reading custom macro variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.2.4.18 Writing a custom macro variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.2.4.19 Reading tool life management data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.2.4.20 Reading modal information for automatic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.2.4.21 Reading an actual feedrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.2.4.22 Reading A/D conversion data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.2.4.23 Reading alarm information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.2.4.24 Reading status information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.2.4.25 Operator messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.2.4.26 Reading PMC data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.2.4.27 Writing PMC data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4.2.4.28 Selecting a part program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4.2.4.29 Executing a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4.2.4.30 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4.2.4.31 Reading a system ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4.3 DATAGRAM PROTOCOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.3.1 Error Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.3.1.1 Negative acknowledgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.3.1.2 Interrupt command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.3.2 Interrupt Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
4.3.2.1 Interrupt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
III. COMMUNICATION PROGRAM LIBRARY

1. OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
2. CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
3. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
3.1 SUPPLIED PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3.3 COMPILATION AND LINKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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4. FUNCTION SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
4.1 USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
4.2 NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
4.3 FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.4 DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
5. EXAMPLE OF USING THE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
6. ERROR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

6.1 VALUES RETURNED BY FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
6.2 COMMUNICATION ERROR INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
7. ERROR LOG INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

7.1 DETAILS OF THE ERROR LOG FILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
7.2 SIMPLE ERROR LOG BROWSING FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
APPENDIX
A. CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
A.1 FANUC Series 0 (A02B–0098–J055) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
A.2 FANUC Series 15–A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
A.3 FANUC Series 15–B AND Series 16/18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
B. PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
B.1 FANUC Series 0 (UPPER ROW: Series 0–TC, LOWER ROW: Series 0–MC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
B.2 Series 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
B.3 FANUC Series 16/18/21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
C. DATA LINK LAYER MATRIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
D. APPLICATION LAYER MATRIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
E. ALARM MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

E.1 Series 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
E.2 Series 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
F. ERROR CODES DETAILING NEFATIVE RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
G. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
G.1 DESCRIPTIONS OF INDICATION BY LEDS (Series 15–A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
G.1.1 Blinking LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
G.1.2 Nonblinking LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
G.2 SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGES (Series 15–A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
G.3 LED INDICATORS (Series 15–B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
G.4 SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGES (Series 15–B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
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G.5 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

G.5.1 MAP Log Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
G.5.1.1 Log messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
G.5.1.2 Log message format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
G.5.2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
H. MODAL DATA AND CORRESPONDING INTERNAL CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
I. COMMUNICATION PARAMETER STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
J. ERROR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
K. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

K.1 OUTLINE OF FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
K.2 PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
K.2.1 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
K.2.2 Compiling and Linking Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
K.2.3 Setting the Communication Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
K.3 OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
K.3.1 Starting and Exiting the Demonstration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
K.3.2 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
K.3.3 Operating Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
K.3.4 Machining Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
K.4 MENU LAYOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
K.4.1 Main Menu Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
K.4.2 Command Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
K.4.3 Machining Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
L. PMC ADDRESS
(Series 15–A AND ADDRESS SPECIFICATION TYPE OF Series 15–B) . . . . . 159
M. DNC2 TOOL POST SELECTION (Series 15–TTB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

M.1 OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
M.2 ASWITCHING OF TARGET TOOL POST FOR INPUT/
OUTPUT BY THE HOST COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
M.3 EXAMPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
M.4 PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
M.5 CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
N. DNC2 SCREEN (Series 16/18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

N.1 COMMUNICATION OPERATION SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
N.2 COMMUNICATION SERVICE SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
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I. GENERAL
B–61992E/02 I. GENERAL 1. GENERAL
1 GENERAL
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1. GENERAL I. GENERAL B–61992E/02
1.1 The FANUC DNC2 is a communication protocol enabling data

transmission between the FANUC CNC unit and a personal computer by
OUTLINE connecting them via the RS-232-C or RS–422 interface.
The FANUC DNC2 has the following features:
(1) This protocol is based on the communication protocol LSV2 used by
some CNC manufacturers in Europe, and has a three-layer structure
so that software can easily be established even with a personal
computer.
The RS-232-C interface is used to connect a personal computer with
the FANUC CNC. The RS-422 interface can also be used to improve
the transmission rate.
FANUC CNC Personal computer
User
CNC control program application program

Application layer Application layer

Data link layer Data link layer

Physical layer Physical layer
RS-232-C/RS-422
NOTE
The FANUC DNC2 provides compatibility with the LSV2
protocol for the physical and data link layers. The following
table shows the compatibility of the application layer.
1.1 Compatibility of Application Layer between DNC2 and LSV2
Service function Compatibility

Service functions supported by both DNC2 Compatible
and LSV2
Service functions supported by DNC2 but The DNC2 specifications have been
not by LSV2 extended.
Service functions supported by LSV2 but DNC2 does not support these functions.
not by DNC2
(2) This protocol is used for one-to-one (point-to-point) communication

between one FANUC CNC unit and one personal computer.
The protocol cannot provide multi-point communication between
one personal computer and more than one CNC unit.
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B–61992E/02 I. GENERAL 1. GENERAL
(3) This protocol provides the various service functions listed in the
following table. These functions enable automatic machining with
data communication between the FANUC CNC and personal
computer.
Service function Service function
Downloading a part program Writing CNC CNC parameter
d t
data
Uploading a part program Pitch error compensation
Deleting a part program Tool offset
Reading the directory of part programs Custom macro variable
Reading information on a free area Displaying an operator message
Reading Machine position Reading PMC data
d t
CNC data
Absolute position Writing PMC data
Skip position Memory opera- Selecting a program
ti control
tion t l
Servo delay Start
Acceleration/deceleration DNC operation control
delay
Machine interface signal Reset
status
Current program No. Alarm notification
Current sequence No. Report on change in the internal status of the
CNC
CNC parameter Providing information on CNC system identifi-
cation
Pitch error compensation
Tool offset
Custom macro variable
Tool life management data
Modal data for automatic
operation
Actual speed
A/D conversion data
Alarm information
Status information
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1. GENERAL I. GENERAL B–61992E/02
This manual applies to the following models:

Model Abbreviation
FANUC Series 0–MC 0–MC
Series 0
0–C
C Series 0
FANUC Series 0–TC 0–TC
FANUC Series 15–MA 15–MA
FANUC Series 15–TA 15–TA Series 15–A
FANUC Series 15–TTA 15–TTA
Series 15
FANUC Series 15–MB 15–MB
FANUC Series 15–TB 15–TB Series 15–B
FANUC Series 15–TTB 15–TTB
FANUC Series 16–TA 16–TA
Series 16
16–A
A
FANUC Series 16–GSA 16–GSA
FANUC Series 16–GCA 16–GCA
Series 16
16–B
B Series 16
FANUC Series 16–TB 16–TB
Series 16–C
16 C
FANUC Series 16i–MA 16i–MA
Series 16i
16 –A
A
FANUC Series 16i–TA 16i–TA
FANUC Series 18–TA 18–TA
Series 18
18–A
A
FANUC Series 18–GSA 18–GSA
FANUC Series 18–GCA 18–GCA
Series 18
18–B
B Series 18
FANUC Series 18–TB 18–TB
Series 18–C
18 C
Series 18i
18 –A
A
Series 21i
21 –A
A Series 21
For details of the functions supported by the Series 15–TTA/TTB, see

Section II–4.2.2.
These functions cannot be used with the 2–path control of the Series
16/18.
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B–61992E/02 I. GENERAL 2. CONFIGURATION
2 CONFIGURATION
The requirements for the DNC2 function are as follows:

Hardware
DNC2 board
RS–232C/RS–422 cable
Host computer (supporting MS–DOS or PC–DOS)
Host computer
DNC2 host software (A08B–9001–J530)
* Library software for the host computer. Specify this software
as necessary.
CNC software options
Series
Option Series 0 Series 15 Application
16/18/21
DNC2 DNC2 basic function
External data input/output n Operator message dis-
play
Stored pitch error com- n n n Read/write of pitch error
pensation compensation
Custom macro (custom n n n Read/write of custom
macro B for the Series macro variables
0/16/18)
Tool life management n n n Read of tool life manage-
ment data
Background editing DNC2 basic function
I/O unit external control DNC2 basic function
PMC n – – Read/write of PMC data
: Required
n: Optional
: Not required
–: Standard
PCB for the remote buffer

CNC
RS-232-C or RS-422 cable
DNC2 ROM
Host computer
DNC2
communication
program library
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II. PROTOCOL
B–61992E/02 II. PROTOCOL 1. LAYERS
1 LAYERS
This protocol consists of the following three layers:

(1) Physical layer
(2) Data link layer
(3) Application layer
Host computer
FANUC CNC or
personal computer
Application program Application program

Application layer Application layer
Data link layer Data link layer
Physical layer Physical layer
RS-232-C/RS-422
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2. PHYSICAL LAYER II. PROTOCOL B–61992E/02
2 PHYSICAL LAYER
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B–61992E/02 II. PROTOCOL 2. PHYSICAL LAYER
2.1 RS-232-C or RS-422 interface

PHYSICAL
INTERFACE
2.2 Asynchronous transmission

SYNCHRONOUS
LSB MSB
METHOD ST b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 b8 P SP
1
0

0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1
ST : Start bit (one bit)

b1 to b8 : Data bit (seven or eight bits)
P : Parity bit (none or even)
SP : Stop bit (one or two bits)
2.3 Half-duplex transmission

COMMUNICATION
MODE
2.4
(1) RS-232-C : 19200 bps max.
COMMUNICATION
(2) RS-422 : 86400 bps max.
SPEED When the communication speed to be used is 38400 bps or more,
synchronization with a receive clock is required. Prepare the TT
(*TT) and RT (*RT) signals.
2.5
(1) RS-232-C : 100m (for 4800 bps or less)
MAXIMUM CABLE 50m (9600 bps or more)
LENGTH (2) RS-422 : 800m (9600 bps or less)
50m (19200 bps or more)
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2.6
(1) Connection between devices
RS–232–C
INTERFACE CNC unit Host computer
SD SD
RD RD
RS RS
CS CS
ER ER
DR DR
CD CD
SG SG
FG FG
When CS is not used, connect it with RS. When DR is not used,

connect it with ER. Always connect CD with ER.
NOTE
When using IBM PC–AT, connect RS and CS in the CNC.
(IBM PC–AT is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.)
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(2) Signals
RS-232-C Input/
Name Description
circuit No. output
SD 103 Output Send data See Section 2.2 for the bit con-
fi
figuration.
ti
RD 104 Input Receive data
RS 105 Output Request to send
This signal is used to report whether the CNC is
ready to receive data. When the ER signal and
this signal are on, the remote buffer is ready to
receive data.
CS 106 Input Clear to send
This signal is used to check whether the host
computer is busy. When the DR signal and this
signal are on, the host computer is assumed to
be ready to receive data.
DR 107 Input Data set ready
When this signal is on, the host computer is
assumed to be ready.
The signal is generally connected to the ER
signal at the host computer. When it is off dur-
ing data transmission, an alarm is issued. If
this signal is not used, be sure to connect it with
the ER signal at the CNC unit.
ER 108.2 Output CNC ready
When this signal is on, the CNC is assumed to
be ready to operate.
The signal is generally connected to the DR
the DR signal at the CNC unit.
CD 109 Input Signal quality detection
Since this signal is not used for connecting the
CNC unit with the host computer, connect it
with the ER signal at the CNC unit.
SG 102 Signal ground
FG 101 Protective ground
NOTE
The on and off states of each signal conform to the
following:
Less than –3V +3V or more
Function Off On
Signal condition Marking Spacing
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2.7
(1) Connection between devices
RS–422 INTERFACE
CNC unit Host computer
SD SD
*SD *SD
RD RD
*RD *RD
RS RS
*RS *RS
CS CS
*CS *CS
TR TR
*TR *TR
RR RR
*RR *RR
TT TT
*TT *TT
RT RT
*RT *RT
SG SG
FG FG
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(2) Signals
RS-422 Input/
Name Description
circuit No. output
SD 103 Output Send data See Section 3.2 for the bit con-
fi
figuration.
ti
RD 104 Input Receive data
RS 105 Output Request to send
This signal is used to report whether the CNC is
ready to receive data. When the TR signal and
this signal are on, the remote buffer is ready to
receive data.
CS 106 Input Clear to send
This signal is used to check whether the host
computer is busy. When the RR signal and this
signal are on, the host computer is assumed to
be ready to receive data.
TR 108.2 Output Terminal ready
When this signal is on, the CNC is assumed to
be ready to operate.
The signal is generally connected to the RR
the RR signal at the CNC unit.
DM 109 Input Receiver ready
When this signal is on, the host computer is
assumed to be ready.
The signal generally indicates that the host
computer is ready to send data to the CNC unit.
If this signal is not used, be sure to connect it
with the TR signal at the CNC unit.
TT 113 Output Transmission timing
Send clock output terminal at the CNC unit.
When a baud rate of 38400 or more is used, be
sure to connect the terminal with the RT signal
at the host computer.
RT 115 Input Reception timing
Send clock input terminal at the CNC unit.
When a baud rate of 38400 or more is used, be
sure to connect the terminal with the TT signal
at the host computer.
SG 102 Signal ground
FG 101 Protective ground
NOTE
The on and off states of each signal conform to the
following:
A<B A>B
Function Off On
Signal condition Marking Spacing
Sending terminal
Receiving terminal
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3. DATA LINK LAYER II. PROTOCOL B–61992E/02
3 DATA LINK LAYER
The CNC unit and the host computer can operate on equal terms with each
other under this protocol. If a contention occurs, however, the CNC is
given priority over the host computer in data transmission.
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B–61992E/02 II. PROTOCOL 3. DATA LINK LAYER
3.1 Table 3.1 lists the transmission control characters (TCCs).

TRANSMISSION 3.1 Transmission Control Characters
CONTROL
Code (Hex)
CHARACTERS Tcc Meaning
ASCII ISO
ENQ 05H 05H Request to send
NAK 15H 95H Negative acknowledgment
DLE 0 10H 30H 90H 30H Acknowledgment
DLE 1 10H 31H 90H B1H Acknowledgment
DLE STX 10H 02H 90H 82H Datagram start
DLE ETX 10H 03H 90H 03H Datagram end
EOT 04H 84H End of transmission
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3.2
MESSAGE FORMAT
DLE STX Datagram DLE ETX BCC
DLE, STX, and ETX : Transmission control characters

DLE, STX, and BCC : Block Check Character (1 byte)
Fig.3.2 Message Format
(1) Datagram
The datagram consists of command and data sections.
The length of the command section is four characters.
The length of the data section is variable and can contain up to 256
characters.
The maximum length is fixed to 80 characters.
The datagram does not contain the communication control characters.
The datagram must contain the command section. However, the data
section can be omitted.
(2) Block check character (BCC)
The BCC is obtained by exclusive ORing all characters of the
datagram excluding DLE and STX.
3.3 These characters are usually ASCII code but can also be ISO code.
TRANSMISSION
CHARACTERS
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B–61992E/02 II. PROTOCOL 3. DATA LINK LAYER
3.4
DATA LINK
PROTOCOL
3.4.1 The master device that needs to send the datagram establishes the data
Establishing a Data link.
Link
Initial Data link establishment Datagram transmission Termination

state
(A) ENQ DLE0 EOT (A)
DLE1 EOT
Timeout
ENQ
NAK (A)
Other
Error
(Note) The underlined characters indicate the response from the receiving (slave) device.
Fig.3.4.1 Establishing the Data Link
3.4.2
Sending a Datagram
Data Sending the datagram Termination

link
DLE]STX]Datagram]DLE]ETX]BCC DLE1 EOT
NAK/DLE0
Other ENQ
Timeout
Error
(Note) The underlined characters indicate the response from the receiving (slave) device.
Fig.3.4.2 Sending a Datagram
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3.4.3
Receiving a Datagram
Initial Data link Datagram reception Termination

state establishment
ENQ
Other
Other Timeout
(A) ENQ DLE0 DLE STX .. DLE ETX BCC DLE1 EOT (A)
NAK Error
ENQ
Timeout
Other
Error
(Note) The underlined characters indicate the response from the sending (master) device.
Fig.3.4.3 Receiving a Datagram
3.4.4 Datagram communication ends with transmission control character EOT.

Termination
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B–61992E/02 II. PROTOCOL 4. APPLICATION LAYER
4 APPLICATION LAYER
This chapter outlines the application layer. For more details, see the
description given later.
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4. APPLICATION LAYER II. PROTOCOL B–61992E/02
4.1 Table 4.1 lists the service functions.

FUNCTIONS Table 4.1 Service Functions
H: Host computer
C: CNC
Direction
Function of Description Remarks
transmission
Downloading a part program H$C Downloads a part program with the specified number from the
host to the CNC.
Uploading a part program H$C Uploads a part program with the specified number from the
CNC to the host.
Deleting a part program H!C Deletes a part program with the specified number.
Reading the directory information on a part H!C Reads the program number registered in the tape storage size
program area.
Reading Machine position H!C Reads the machine position for the specified axis.
CNC
data Absolute position H!C Reads the absolute position for the specified axis.
Skip position H!C Reads the skip position for the specified axis.
Servo delay H!C Reads servo delay for the specified axis.
Acceleration/deceleration delay H!C Reads acceleration/deceleration delay for the specified axis.
Diagnosis H!C Reads the states of the DI/DO signals with the specified num-
bers.
Current program No. H!C Reads the current program number.
Current sequence No. H!C Reads the current sequence number.
CNC parameter H!C Reads the value of the CNC parameter with the specified num-
ber.
Pitch error compensation data H!C Reads pitch error compensation data with the specified number.
Tool offset H!C Reads tool offset with the specified number.
Custom macro variable H!C Reads the custom macro variable with the specified number.
Tool life management data H!C Reads tool life management data with the specified tool group
number.
Modal data for automatic opera- H!C Reads the previous, current, or next modal data according to
tion the specified parameters.
Actual speed H!C Read the actual feedrate.
A/D conversion data H!C Reads A/D data with the specified number.
Alarm information H!C Reads alarm information.
Status information H!C Reads status information.
Writing CNC parameter H!C Writes the specified data to the parameter with the specified
CNC number.
data
Pitch error compensation data H!C Writes the specified data to the pitch error compensation
parameter with the specified number.
Tool offset H!C Writes the specified data to the tool offset parameter with the
specified number.
Custom macro variable H!C Writes the specified data to the custom macro variable with the
specified number.
Operator message H!C Displays the specified message number and the message on
the CRT.
PMC data H!C Reads and writes PMC data with the specified address.
Memory operation control H!C 1) Selects a part program.
2) Starts a CNC cycle.
DNC operation control H!C 1) Selects a part program.
2) Starts downloading and starts a CNC cycle.
Reset H!C Resets the CNC.
Alarm notification HzC Reports the alarm in the CNC to the host.
Status notification HzC Reports the internal status of the CNC to the host.
System ID H!C Reads the model name and version of the CNC.
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4.2 The datagram consists of the command section and the omissible data
section. The command section contains four characters. The data section
DATAGRAM SYNTAX contains variable-length data. The maximum length of the data section
is specified by the CNC parameter. Subsections 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 list and
explain the datagram commands. Subsection 4.2.4 describes the data
section.
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4.2.1
Configuration of
Datagram Commands
Table 4.2.1 Configuration of datagram commands
Fist entry
A Listing catalog DI
B Catalog request LI
C Clear MC
D Operation mode M
E Receive R
F Transmit T
G Prepare to send PT
H Prepare to receive PR
Second entry A B C D E F G H
1 A/D Conversion data AD h/c h/c

2 Acc./Dec error AE h/c h/c
3 Actual feedrate AF h/c h/c
4 Alarm status AL h/c h/c
5 Abort (Break down) BD h/c
6 Clear control (Reset) CC h/c
7 NC Start CS h/c
8 Operator message DI h/c
9 Command error ER h/c
10 End of message FD h/c
11 Free memory FR h/c h/c
12 System Identifier ID h/c h/c
13 Modal data MD h/c h/c
14 Machine I/F signal MI h/c h/c
15 Machine position MP h/c h/c
16 Macro variable MV h/c h/c h/c
17 Next block NB h/c
18 Not position NP h/c h/c
19 Incorrect number NR h/c
20 Function ready OK h/c
21 Parameter PA h/c h/c h/c
22 PMC data PD h/ h/c h/c
23 Pitch error PE h/c h/c h/c
24 Part program PM h/c h/c h/c h/c h/c h/c
25 Part program number PN h/c h/c
26 Ready to receive RR h/c
27 Ready to transmit RT h/c
28 Servo following error SE h/c h/c
29 Select part program SL h/c
30 Sequence number SN h/c h/c
31 Skip position SP h/c h/c
32 Status ST h/c h/c h/c
33 Tool life data TL h/c h/c
34 Tool offset TO h/c h/c h/c
35 Absolute position WP h/c h/c
NOTE
h/ : Command from the host to the CNC
/c : Command from the CNC to the host
Blank : Space character in ASCII or ISO code
: Command modified or added by FANUC
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4.2.2
Service Functions (1) Commands from the host
Specified with Service function Datagram command
Datagram Commands 1 Downloading <PR><PM><nn>
2 Uploading <PT><PM><nn>
3 Deleting a program <MC><PM><nn>
4 Directory information <LI><PM> [<nn>]
5 Free area size <T ><FR>
6 Reading a tool position <T ><WP | MP | SP> [<0Xmm>]
7 Reading servo delay <T ><SE> [<0Xmm>]
8 Reading acceleration/de- <T ><AE> [<0Xmm>]
celeration delay
9 Reading a machine inter- <T ><MI><nn>[<:><mm> ]
face signal
10 Reading a program or <T ><PN | SN>
sequence number
11 Reading a CNC parame- <PT><PA><nn> [<,><0Xmm> ]
ter
12 Writing a CNC parameter <PR><PA>
13 Reading pitch error com- <PT><PE><mm> [<:><nn> ]
pensation
14 Writing pitch error com- <PR><PE>
pensation
15 Reading a tool offset <PT><TO><mm> [<:><n>] <,><0Xkk>
16 Writing a tool offset <PR><TO>
17 Reading a macro vari- <PT><MV><mm> [<:><nn> ]
able
18 Writing a macro variable <PR><MV>
19 Reading tool life man- <PT><TL><mm> [<:><nn> ]
agement data
20 Reading modal informa- <T ><MD><mm>
tion for automatic opera-
tion
21 Reading an actual speed <T ><AF><0Xmm>
22 Reading A/D conversion <T ><AD><nn> [ [<,><0Xmm> ] <,><nn> [<,><0Xmm> ] ]
data
23 Reading alarm informa- <T ><AL>
tion
24 Reading status informa- <T ><ST> | <M ><ST> [<0Xmm>]
tion
25 Displaying an operator <M ><DI><nn><,><display message text>
message
26 Reading PMC data <PT><PD><0Xaa | mm><,><nn>
27 Writing PMC data <PR><PD>
28 Selecting a program <M ><SL><nn>
29 Executing a program <M ><CS> [<nn>]
30 Resetting the CNC <M ><CC>
31 Reading a system ID <T ><ID>
NOTE
With the Series 15–TTA/TTB, nineteen functions are
supported; none of these are related to the head. These
functions are functions 1 to 9, 11 to 14, 22, 25 to 27, 30, and
31.
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(2) Commands from the CNC

Service function Datagram command
1 Downloading <PT><PM><nn>
2 Uploading <PR><PM><nn>
3 Deleting a program
4 Directory information
5 Free area size
6 Reading a tool position
7 Reading servo delay
8 Reading acceleration/deceleration delay
9 Reading machine interface signals
10 Reading a program or sequence number
11 Reading a CNC parameter
12 Writing a CNC parameter
13 Reading pitch error compensation
14 Writing pitch error compensation
15 Reading a tool offset
16 Writing a tool offset
17 Reading a macro variable
18 Writing a macro variable
19 Reading tool life management data
20 Reading modal information for automatic
operation
21 Reading an actual speed
22 Reading A/D conversion data
23 Reading alarm information
24 Reading status information <R ><ST><0Xss> | <R ><AL><0Xaa>
25 Displaying an operator message
26 Reading PMC data
27 Writing PMC data
28 Selecting a program
29 Executing a program
30 Resetting the CNC
31 Reading a system ID
NOTE
The service functions marked with an asterisk (*) are not
supported.
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4.2.3
Notation of the
Datagram
4.2.3.1 <> : Datagram entry

Symbols [] : Brackets for a datagram entry (A datagram entry enclosed in
these brackets can be omitted.)
{} : Braces for a datagram entry (A datagram entry enclosed in these
braces must not be omitted.)
| : Delimiter for datagram entries
0X : Prefix of hexadecimal data
Blank : Space character in ASCII or ISO code
4.2.3.2
Format
Command section Data section
2 bytes 2 bytes Variable length
1st entry 2nd entry Additional information field
The length of the data section is variable. The maximum length is

specified by the CNC parameter. The parameter can specify the length
from 80 to 256 characters.
4.2.3.3 The data type used in Subsection 4.2.4 is shown below.

Data type (1) First entry
UI : Unsigned integer
SI : Signed integer
CH : Character
UR : Unsigned real number
SR : Signed real number
HX : Hexadecimal number
Hexadecimal data must begin with 0X.
Data of UI and UR types can contain no sign. The positive sign of a
positive value is omitted.
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(2) Second entry

The second entry indicates the maximum number of digits or
characters for each data type.
The digits and characters do not contain a sign or a decimal point,
however.
Example)
(Correct) (Incorrect)
SI:4 – –9999 to 9999 12345
SR:9 – –99999999. to 99999999. 123.4567895
HX:4 – 0X19A5 0XFF1234
CH:8 – ABCDEFGH or ABC EF ABCDEFGHI
(3) Third entry
When the value is clearly determined, this entry indicates the range
and limit values.
Example)
UI : 2/1 to 15
Unsigned integer : First entry
Maximum of two digits : Second entry
Range from 1 to 15 : Third entry
4.2.3.4 Only a comma (,) and colon (:) can be used as a delimiter. A space is
Delimiter in the data ignored except when it is used for character–type data.
section The end of the data section is assumed to be a delimiter.
4.2.3.5 ASCII or ISO code is available. The code to be used in the datagram is
Code specified by the CNC parameter.
4.2.3.6 The data section can be continued only for the datagram of the response
Continuation to the <PR> or <PT> command.
If the length of the data section exceeds the maximum length, the data is
divided into more than one datagram when it is transmitted.
Continuation in the data section is not limited except for group data that
consists of multiple data items. (The group data cannot be divided when
it is transmitted.)
Example)
Correct)
<R ><PM><G01X100.Y–1> “G01X100.Y–123.4Z50.0F200;”
<R ><PM><23.4Z50.0F200;>
Incorrect)
<R ><TO><N10D15H5N11D16> “N11D16H6” cannot be divided when it
<R ><TO><H6N12D17H7> is transmitted.
“N– D– H–” is a group data item.
<R ><PD><N0X100P0XAAN0X101> “N– P–” is a group data item.

<R ><PD><P0X55>
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4.2.4
Details of the Data
Section
4.2.4.1
Downloading a part (1) Function
program 1) This command transfers a part program to the CNC according to
the commands issued by the host computer.
2) This command transfers a part program to the CNC according to
the commands issued by the CNC.
(2) Datagram transmission
1) Commands issued by the host computer
Host CNC
<PR><PM><nn>
<M ><RR>
<R ><PM><program>
<T ><NB>
<R ><PM><program>
<T ><NB>
<T ><FD>
<M ><OK>
2) Commands issued by the CNC

Host CNC
<PT><PM><nn>
<M ><RT>
<T ><NB>
<R ><PM><program>
<T ><NB>
<R ><PM><program>
<T ><NB>
<T ><FD>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) nn : Program number (UI: 4)
Only a program can be uploaded using this parameter.
2) program: Program statement (CH: 256)
This statement is in the tape output format.
The program consists of the following:
%; 0nn; Part program ; M30; %
NOTE
The above program number nn must be the same as nn in
command <PT | PR> <PM> <nn>. The semicolon (;)
functions as end of block. Actually, the semicolon is a EOB
code defined in the CNC such as an LF code (0AH).
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(4) Negative acknowledgment

1) M_NR [0XF61F]:
The program with the same number has already been found.
2) M_NP [0XF62D]:
The program is write–protected.
3) M_NP [0XFDFB]:
An alarm is raised in the CNC. (For Series 0/16/18/21)
4) T_BD [0XF61E]:
Insufficient free area in memory
5) Note
Release background edit mode and simultaneous edit mode
(Series 15 only) in advance.
4.2.4.2
Uploading a part (1) Function
1) This command transfers a part program from the CNC according
program
to the commands issued by the host computer.
2) This command transfers a part program from the CNC according
to the commands issued by the CNC.
1) Commands issued by the host computer
Host CNC
<PT><PM><nn>
<M ><RT>
<T ><NB>
<R ><PM><program>
<T ><NB>
<R ><PM><program>
<T ><NB>
<T ><FD>
<M ><OK>
2) Commands issued by the CNC

Host CNC
<PR><PM><nn>
<M ><RR>
<R ><PM><program>
<T ><NB>
<R ><PM><program>
<T ><NB>
<T ><FD>
<M ><OK>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) nn : Program number (UI: 4)
Only a program can be downloaded using this parameter.
2) program: Program statement (CH: 256)
This statement is in the tape output format.
See 2) in (3) of Subsection 4.2.4.1.
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1) M_NR [0XF625] : No program is found.
2) M_NP [0XFDFB] : An alarm occurred in the CNC.
(For Series 0 only)
(5) Note
Release background edit mode and simultaneous edit mode (Series
15 only) in advance.
4.2.4.3
Deleting a part program (1) Function
This command deletes a part program from memory.
Host CNC
<MC><PM><nn>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameter
nn : Program number (SI: 4)
If nn is –9999, all programs are deleted.
1) M_NR [0XFB9D]:
The program with nn is not found, or no programs are found.
2) M_NP [0XFB98]:
The program is protected by a parameter or key switch.
3) M_NP [0XFB93]:
The program is being used (selected or executed). If the
program is being selected in the edit mode, it can be deleted.
4) M_NP [0XFBA7]:
Alarm state (for Series 0)
nn is no –9999, and the system is not in the edit mode.
(for Series 15/16/18/21)
(5) Notes
1) In Series 15, the currently selected program cannot be deleted if
the command for deleting all programs is issued in the memory
mode.
2) Release background edit mode and simultaneous edit mode
(Series 15 only) in advance.
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4.2.4.4
Reading the directory of (1) Function
This command reads the directory of part programs in memory.
part programs
Host CNC
<LI><PM> [<nn>]
<M ><RT>
<T ><NB>
<DI><PM><nn> [<<,><nn>>. . .]
<T ><NB>
<T ><FD>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameter
nn: Program number (UI: 4)
If the program number is omitted, all program numbers are
reported.
If the program number is specified, the host computer checks
whether the program is found in program memory.
1) T_NP [0XFC02]:
The specified program is not found. (For Series 0/16/18/21)
2) T_NP [0XFC03]:
The specified program is not found. (For Series 15)
3) T_NP [0XFC02]:
No program is found. (When no program)
4.2.4.5
Free area in program (1) Function
This command issues a request from the host computer to the CNC
memory for sending data on the size of the free area in program memory in
bytes.
Host CNC
<T ><FR>
<R ><FR><nn>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameter
nn : Size of the free area in program memory (UI: 9)
None
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4.2.4.6
Reading a tool position (1) Function
This command reads the current tool position.
1) Absolute coordinate position
2) Machine coordinate position
3) Skip position
Host CNC
<T ><WP | MP | SP>

[<0Xmm>]
<R ><WP | MP | SP><PP>
[<,><pp>]..
<M ><OK>
NOTE
<T><WP> : Absolute coordinate position
<T><MP> : Machine coordinate position
<T><SP> : Skip signal detection position
(3) Parameters
1) mm: Axis request flag (HX: 4)
If mm is omitted, all axis positions are transferred.
0X indicates that mm must be specified in hexadecimal.
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
1st axis
2nd axis
15th axis
Not used
If 0X3F is specified, the 1st to 6th axis positions are transferred.

2) pp : Tool position data (SR: 9)
a) pp is repeated in ascending order of axis numbers.
b) The number in pp varies according to the axis request
flag.
M_NR [0XFFCC]: No specified axis is found.
(5) Note
When the tool position read function is being used with the Series 15,
bit 1 (POS) of parameter 2204 must be set to 1.
With the Series 15, when absolute coordinates and machine
coordinates are to be read, POS of parameter 2204 must be set to 1.
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4.2.4.7
Servo delay (1) Function
This command reads the current servo delay.
Host CNC
<T ><SE> [<0Xmm>]

<R ><SE><ee> [<,><ee>]..
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
1st axis
2nd axis
15th axis
Not used

2) ee : Tool position data (SR: 9)
a) ee is repeated in ascending order of axis numbers.
b) The number in ee varies according to the axis request
flag.
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4.2.4.8
Acceleration/ (1) Function
This command reads the current acceleration/deceleration delay.
deceleration delay
Host CNC
<T ><AE> [<0Xmm>]

<R ><AE><ee> [<,><ee>]..
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
1st axis
2nd axis
15th axis
Not used

2) ee : Current acceleration/deceleration delay (SR: 9)
a) ee is repeated in ascending order of axis numbers.
b) The number in ee varies according to the axis request
flag.
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4.2.4.9
Machine interface (1) Function
signals This command reads the machine interface signals (DI/DO) specified
with diagnosis numbers.
(For Series 15 only)
Host CNC
<T ><MI><mm>
[<:><nn> ]
<R ><MI><0Xdd> [<,><0Xdd>]..
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) mm: First diagnosis number to be read (UI: 3)
2) nn : Last diagnosis number to be read (UI: 3/mm < nn)
The DI/DO signal data items from mm to nn are
transmitted.
If nn is omitted, one signal data item is transmitted.
3) dd : DI/DO signal data (HX: 2)
The data is transmitted in hexadecimal.
M_NR [0XFFCA]: The diagnosis number is incorrect.
(5) Note
The maximum number of DI/DO data items are limited to L/5 by the
length of the datagram.
(L is the length of the datagram.)
4.2.4.10
Current program number (1) Function
and sequence number This command reads the current program number and sequence
number.
Host CNC
<T ><PN | SN>

<R ><PN | SN> <nn>
<M ><OK>
NOTE
<M><PN>: Reads the program number.
<M><SN>: Reads the sequence number.
(3) Parameter
nn : Current program number (UI: 4) or the latest sequence number
specified in the program (UI: 4 for Series 0/16/18/21 or UI: 5
for Series 15)
None
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4.2.4.11
Reading a CNC (1) Function
This command reads a CNC parameter.
parameter
Host CNC
<PT><PA><nn> [<,><OXmm>]
<M ><RT>
<T ><NB>
<R ><PA><Nnn>< <Pvv> |
<Ax><Pvv> [<Ax><Pvv> ]..
<T ><NB>
<T ><FD>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) nn : Number of the parameter to be read (UI: 4)
2) mm : Axis request flag (HX: 4)
mm must be specified when the parameter is of axis type.
3) Nnn : nn is the parameter number. (UI:4)
4) Pvv : vv is the parameter value. (SI:10)
5) Ax : x is the axis exponent. (UI: 2/1 to 15)
If nn is of axis type, Ax is transmitted.
1) M_NR [0XFBA5]:
The parameter number is incorrect.(For Series 0 only)
2) M_NR [0XFBA4]:
The parameter number is incorrect.(For Series 15 only)
3) M_NR [0XFBA3]:
The axis exponent parameter (0Xmm) is invalid.
(For Series 15 only)
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4.2.4.12
Writing a CNC parameter (1) Function
This command writes a CNC parameter.
Host CNC
<PR><PA>
<M ><PR>
<R ><PA><Nnn> <Pvv> |<Ax><Pvv> [<Ax><Pvv> ]..>
<T ><NB>
<R ><PA><Nnn>< <Pvv> |<Ax><Pvv> [<Ax><Pvv> ]..>
<T ><NB>
<T ><FD>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) Nnn : nn is the parameter number. (UI: 4)
2) Pvv : nn is the parameter value. (SI: 10)
3) Ax : x is the axis exponent. (UI: 2/1 to 15)
If nn is of axis type, Ax is transmitted.
1) M_NP [0XFB98]:
The parameter is write–protected or locked.
(For Series 15/16/18/21)
2) M_NR [0XFBA45]:
The parameter is invalid. (For Series 0/16/18/21)
3) M_NR [0XFBA4]:
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4.2.4.13
Reading pitch error (1) Function
This command reads pitch error compensation data.
compensation data
Host CNC
<PT><PE><mm> [<:><nn> ]
<M ><RT>
<T ><NB>
<R ><PE><Nnn><Pvv>
[<Nnn><Pvv> ]..
<T ><NB>
<T ><FD>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) mm : First pitch error compensation number to be read (UI: 4)
With the Series 15/16/18/21, the number starts with 0.
With the Series 0, the number starts with 1000. (This
number is the same as the parameter number.)
2) nn : Last pitch error compensation number to be read
(UI: 4 / 1mm < nn9999)
3) Nnn : nn is the pitch error compensation number. (UI: 4)
4) Pvv : vv is the compensation corresponding to the specified
pitch error compensation number. (SI: 1 / –7vv7)
M_NR [0XFFCA]:
The parameter value is invalid, or no option is found
(for Series 0 only).
(5) Note
This command can read only the pitch error compensation from the
CNC. To read other parameters, use the <PT><PA> command.
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4.2.4.14
Writing pitch error (1) Function
This command writes pitch error compensation.
compensation
Host CNC
<PR><PE>
<M ><RR>
<R ><PE><Nnn><Pvv>[<Nnn><Pvv>]..
<T ><NB>
<R ><PE><Nnn><Pvv>[<Nnn><Pvv>]..
<T ><NB>
<T ><FD>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) Nnn : nn is the pitch error compensation number. (UI: 4)
2) Pvv : Compensation corresponding to the specified pitch error
compensation number (SI: 1 / –7vv7)
1) M_NR [0XFBA5]:
2) M_NR [0XFBA4]:
The parameter is invalid. (For Series 15)
3) M_NP [0XFB9E]:
No option is found. (For Series 0/16/18/21)
(5) Note
This command can write only the pitch error compensation into the
CNC. To write other parameters, use the <PR> <PA> command.
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4.2.4.15
Reading a tool offset (1) Function
This command reads a tool offset.
Host CNC
<PT><TO><mm> [<:><nn> ]
<M ><RT>
<T ><NB>
<R ><TO> {<Nnn> <Dvv> [<Kvv>
[<Hvv><Lvv]] (3)
|<Xvv><Zvv><Rvv><Yvv><Qvv> (3)
[<Uvv><Wvv><Pvv><Vvv>]>}.. (3)
<T > <NB>
<T ><FD>
<M > <OK>
(3) Parameters
1) mm: First tool offset number to be read (UI: 4)
2) nn : Last tool offset number to be read
(UI: 4 / 1mm <nn9999)
3) kk : Offset request flag (HX: 4)
bit
0 :Wear offset D: Cutter compensation
1 :Geometry offset K: Cutter compensation
2 :Wear offset X: Offset along the X axis
3 :Wear offset Z: Offset along the Z axis
4 :Wear offset R: Tool tip radius compensation
5 :Wear offset Y: Offset along the Y axis
6 :Virtual tool tip direction : Q
7 :Not used
8 :Wear offset H: Tool length offset
9 :Geometry offset L: Tool length offset
10 :Geometry offset U: Offset along the X axis
11 :Geometry offset W: Offset along the Z axis
12 :Geometry offset P: Tool tip radius compensation
13 :Geometry offset V: Offset along the Y axis
14 :Not used
15 :Not used
NOTE
(D, K, H, L) : Offsets for the milling machine
(X, Z, R, Y, Q, U, W, P, V) : Offsets for the lathe
Both the offset request flags must be mutually exclusive
when they are set.
Example) 0X3F00 : Incorrect
0X3C7C: Correct
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4) Nnn : Tool offset number (UI: 4)

5) Dvv : Cutter wear offset for the milling machine (SR: 9)
Kvv : Cutter geometry offset for the milling machine (SR: 9)
Hvv : Tool length wear offset for the milling machine (SR: 9)
Lvv : Tool length geometry offset for the milling machine (SR:9)
Xvv : Wear offset along the X axis for the lathe (SR: 9)
Zvv : Wear offset along the Z axis for the lathe (SR: 9)
Rvv : Tool tip radius wear offset for the lathe (SR: 9)
Yvv : Wear offset along the Y axis for the lathe (SR:9)
Qvv : Virtual tool tip direction for the lathe (UI: 1 / 0xvvx7)
Uvv : Geometry offset along the X axis for the lathe (SR: 9)
Wvv : Geometry offset along the Z axis for the lathe (SR: 9)
Pvv : Tool tip radius geometry offset for the lathe (SR: 9)
Vvv : Geometry offset along the Y axis for the lathe (SR: 9)
1) M_NR [0XFFCA]:
The offset number is incorrect. (mm, nn, or 0Xkk)
2) M_NR [0XFFC9]:
Combination of offsets in incorrect.
(5) Note
Table 4.2.4.15 describes how the tool compensation memory type
and request flag are specified.
Table 4.2.4.15 Relationships between Tool Compensation Memory Type and Request Flag
Request flag 15 14 12 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
– – V P W U L H – Q Y R Z X K D
Memory
Model type – – T M T M
b – – – – – – –
T
o – – –
Series0
b – – – – – –
M
o – – – – – –
A – – – – – – –
T
B – – –
Series15 A – – –
M B – – –
C – – –
b – – – – – – –
T
Series o – – –
16/18/21 b – – –
M
o – – –
– : Ignored b : Standard
: Specifiable o : Option
: Not specifiable
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4.2.4.16
Writing a tool offset (1) Function
This command writes a tool offset.
Host CNC
<PR><TO>
<M ><RR>
<R ><TO>{<Nnn><Dvv>[<Kvv>
[<Hnn><Lvv>]] |
<Xvv><Zvv><Rvv><Yvv><Qvv>
[<Uvv><Wvv><Pvv><Vvv>]>}..
<T ><NB>
<T ><FD>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
See 3) and 4) in item (3) of Subsection 4.2.4.15.
1) M_NR [0XFBA3] :
The compensation number is incorrect. (For Series 0 only)
2) M_NR [0XFBA4] :
The compensation number is incorrect. (For Series 15 only)
4.2.4.17
Reading custom macro (1) Function
This command reads custom macro variables.
variables
Host CNC
<PT><MV><mm> [<:><nn>]
<M ><RT>
<T ><NB>
<R ><MV><Nnn><Pvv>
[<Nnn><Pvv>] ..
<T ><NB>
<T ><FD>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) mm : First custom macro variable number to be read (UI:5)
2) nn : Last custom macro variable number to be read
(UI:5 / mm < nn)
3) Nnn : nn is the custom macro variable number. (UI:5)
4) Pvv : Value of custom macro variable nn (SR:9)
M_NR[0XFFCA] :
The custom macro variable number is incorrect, or no option is
found.
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4.2.4.18
Writing a custom macro (1) Function
This command writes a value in the specified custom macro variable.
variable
Host CNC
<PR><MV>
<M ><RR>
<R ><MV><Nnn><Pvv>
[<Nnn><Pvv>] ..
<T ><NB>
<R ><MV><Nnn><Pvv>
[<Nnn><Pvv>] ..
<T ><NB>
<T ><FD>
<M ><OK> <M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) Nnn : nn is the custom macro variable number. (UI:5)
2) Pvv : Value of custom macro variable nn (SR:9)
1) M_NR [0XFBA5] :
The custom macro variable number is incorrect.
(For Series 0/16/18/21)
2) M_NR [0XFFA4] :
The custom macro variable number is incorrect.
(For Series 15)
3) M_NR [0XFB9E] :
No option is found.
(5) Note
With the Series 0, the custom macro variables in which data can be
written are #100 to #149 and #500 to #531 of custom macro A (integer
data). Data cannot be written into the extended area.
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4.2.4.19
Reading tool life (1) Function
This command reads tool life management data with the specified
management data group number.
Host CNC
<PT><TL><mm> [<:><nn>]
<M ><RT>
<T ><NB>
<R ><TL> {<Pnn><Lvv>[<Qnn>]
[<Ttt><Hhh><Ddd><Ccc>]..} ..
<T ><NB>
<T ><FD>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) mm : First tool group number to be read (UI:4)
2) nn : Last tool group number to be read (UI:4 / mm < nn)
3) Pnn : nn is the tool group number. (UI:4)
4) Lnn : Tool life value (minutes or times) (UI:10)
5) Qnn : Qnn: nn is the life count value of the tool currently being
used. (UI: 5) The unit is the number of times the tool has
been used or the total usage time (in minutes), one of
which is specified with a parameter of the CNC.
6) Ttt : Tool number (UI:4)
7) Hhh : H code (UI:4)
8) Ddd : D code (UI:4)
9) Ccc : Tool information (UI:1/0 to 3)
0 : Currently selected tool
1 : The tool is already registered.
2 : The tool is already exhausted.
3 : The tool was skipped.
M_NR [0XFFCA] :
Group number nn is not yet defined, or no option is found.
(5) Note
If the tool life management data cannot be transmitted with one
datagram, the datagram is divided into multiple parts. The data is then
transmitted using multiple datagrams having the same group number
P, the same tool life L, and the same tool life count type Q.
<T ><NB>
<R ><TL>{<Pnn><<Lvv>[<Qnn>][<Ttt><Hhh><Ddd><Ccc>]..}..
<T ><NB>
<R ><TL>{<Pnn><<Lvv>[<Qnn>][<Ttt><Hhh><Ddd><Ccc>]..}..
.
.
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4.2.4.20
Reading modal (1) Function
This command reads the previous, current, or next modal data.
information for
automatic operation (2) Datagram transmission
Host CNC
<T ><MD><mm>
<R ><MD> [<Ggg.vv>] [<Ggg.vv>]..
[<Ddd>] [<Eee>] [<Hhh>]
[<Lll>] [<Mmm>] [<Nnn>]
[<Ooo>] [<Sss>] [<Ttt>]
[<Fff>]
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) mm : Block selection (UI:1, any of 0, 1, and 2)
0 : Previous block
1 : Current block
2 : Next block
2) Ggg.vv : Modal data of G code
gg : G code group number (UI:2)
vv : Internal G code (UI:2)
VV must be specified using two digits.
3) Ddd to Fff : Modal data required in the selected block
Ddd | Hhh | Lll : UI:4
Mmm : UI:3
Nnn : UI:5
Ooo | Sss | Ttt : UI:4
Eee | Fff : UR:9
None
(5) Note
If no modal data is specified, only the <R ><MD > command is
transmitted, and the data section is omitted.
For internal G code values, see the table in Appendix H.
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4.2.4.21
Reading an actual (1) Function
This command reads the feedrate of each axis or the composite
feedrate feedrate of all axes.
Host CNC
<T ><AF> [<0Xmm>]
<R ><AF><vv> [ <,><vv>..]
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) mm: Axis request flag (hexadecimal) (HX:4)
This parameter is available for Series 15 only.
For the function of the parameter, see item (3) in
Subsection 4.2.4.8.
If mm is omitted, the composite feedrate of all axes is
transmitted.
2) vv : Feedrate of each axis (UR:9)
vv is transmitted in ascending order of axis numbers.
(1_>2_>3_>...)
M_NR [0XFFCC] : The axis parameter is invalid.
4.2.4.22
Reading A/D conversion (1) Function
This command reads A/D conversion data.
data (2) Datagram transmission
Host CNC
<T ><AD><nn> [<,><0Xmm>]
[<,><nn>[<,><0Xmm>]]..
<R ><AD><vv> [<,><vv>] ..
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) nn : A/D conversion data selection (UI:3)
0 to 1 : General-purpose analog input (Series 15)
0 to 3 : General-purpose analog input (Series 0)
100 : Voltage to which the analog input value of the load
current for the 1st spindle is onverted
101 : Voltage to which the analog input value of the load
current for the 2nd spindle is converted
200 : Voltage to which the load current for an NC control
axis is converted.
The 2nd parameter, 0Xmm, is required for this case.
2) mm: Axis request flag (HX:4)
For the function of this parameter, see item (3) in
Subsection 4.2.4.8.
3) vv : Read voltage obtained by conversion (SI:10)
10 * (voltage ] 128)/128 volts
1) M_NR [0XFFC9] : The axis request flag is omitted.
2) M_NP [0XFB94] : Alarm status (for Series 0/16/18/21)
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4.2.4.23
Reading alarm (1) Function
This command reads alarm information.
information
Host CNC
<T ><AL>
<R ><AL><0Xaa> [<,><cc>] ..
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
aa : Alarm information (HX:4)
Bit
0 : Background PS alarm
(PS alarm stands for program setting alarm.)
1 : Foreground PS alarm
2 : Overheat alarm
3 : Not determined
4 : Not determined
5 : SW alarm (parameter input enable)
6 : OT alarm (overheat label/spindle alarm)
7 : PMC error
8 : External alarm
9 : Not determined
10 : Fatal PS alarm
11 : Not determined
12 : Servo alarm
13 : I/O alarm
14 : PW alarm (Power off request)
15 : Not determined
None
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4.2.4.24
Reading status (1) Function
information This command reads status information.
1) Request from the host computer
Host CNC
<T ><ST>
<R ><ST><0Xss> [<,><0Xaa>]
<M ><OK>
2) Automatic transmission to the host

Host CNC
Setting the automatic transmission mode

<M ><ST> [<0Xmm>]
<M ><OK>
<R ><ST><0Xss>
<M ><OK>
<R ><AL><0Xdd> [<,><cc>]..

<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) mm: Mask bit for information to be transmitted (HX:4)
Each bit corresponds to the ss bit.
1 : Masked (not transmitted)
0 : Not masked (transmitted)
The initial value is 0XFFFF.
If mm is omitted, all the bits are enabled (transmitted).
2) ss : CNC status (HX:4)
Bit
0 : Rewind (RWD)
1 : Alarm (AL)
2 : Rest (RST)
3 : Automatic operation currently stopped (SPL)
4 : Automatic operation currently started (STL)
5 : Automatic operation in process (OP)
6 : Servo ready (SA)
7 : CNC ready (MA)
8 : Not used
9 : Not used
10 : Not used
11 : Not used
12 : M00 output (M00)
13 : M01 output (M01)
14 : M02 output (M02)
15 : M30 output (M30)
3) aa : Alarm information (HX:4)
For the alarm information, see the parameter described in
Subsection 4.2.4.23.
When AL of code ss is 1, alarm status code aa is transmitted
after the code ss.
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4) dd : Alarm information (HX:4)

Value
2 : Overheat alarm
3 : Not determined
4 : Not determined
5 : SW alarm (parameter input enable)
6 : OT alarm (overheat label/spindle alarm)
7 : PMC error
8 : External alarm
9 : Not determined
A : Fatal PS alarm
B : Not determined
C : Servo alarm
D : I/O alarm
E : PW alarm (Power off request)
F : Not determined
10 : Battery alarm
None
(5) Notes
1) In automatic notification mode, <R ><ST> or <R ><AL> is
automatically transmitted from the CNC.
<R ><AL> is transmitted only when an alarm is issued.
2) In automatic notification mode, no commands other than
<M><ST> can be transmitted from the host.
3) When the status is updated while the host is issuing another
request (such as a request to download a program), information
about the first status change is posted to the host by automatic
notification from the CNC after the termination of the preceding
request.
This is because the DNC2 protocol cannot handle more than one
request at any one time. So, automatic notification processing is
held during processing of the preceding request.
Example Start End
Download
Automatic
notification
←Information of this
Status status change is
change not posted.
Notification processing is held during this time.

↑
(Creation of notification data)
Time
Reading status command can be transmitted from the host when

accurate notification of status change is needed.
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4.2.4.25
Operator messages (1) Function
This command displays the operator messages on the Screen of the
CNC.
Host CNC
<M ><DI><nn><,><message>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) nn : Message number (SI:1 / –1 to –5 or 1 to 5)
Five different messages can be displayed at a time
because the CNC has five message areas.
If nn is negative, the old message on the Screen is
cleared, and a new message stored in the first area is
displayed first. If nn is positive, a new message is
added and displayed after the old message on the
Screen.
Each message area can contain up to 128 characters.
2) message : Message in ASCII code to be displayed on the

Screen (CH:32)
Up to 32 characters of the message can be displayed
at a time.
M_NR [0XFFC9] : The message number is incorrect.
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4.2.4.26
Reading PMC data (1) Function
Data in the PMC area is read.
a) Type A
Host CNC
<PT><PD><0Xaa |mm|ammmm>
<, ><nn>
<M ><RT>
<T ><NB>
<R ><PD> {<N0Xaa |Nmm|
Nammmm><P0Xvv> [<P0Xvv>]..}..
<T ><NB>
<R ><PD> {<N0Xaa |Nmm|
Nammmm><P0Xvv> [<P0Xvv>]..}..
<T ><NB>
<T ><FD>
<N ><OK>
b) Type B
Host CNC
<T ><PD><0Xaa|mm|ammmm>
<R ><PD>
<N0Xaa|Nmm|Nammmm><P0Xvv>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) aa : PMC address (HX: 8) (applicable to the Series 15
PMC–NA only (address specification type))
The address is specified with eight hexadecimal
characters by prefixing 0X41 to the 6–digit physical
address, given in the list of relationships between
PMC addresses and physical addresses in Section
3.3.2 of the “FANUC PMC–MODEL N
Programming Manual” (B–61013E–2).
Example: For F000, specify 0X41FFE200.
mm : PMC data number (UI:4) (applicable to the Series 0
only (data number specification type))
Refer to “FANUC Series 0–MC Connection
Manual”(B–61393E) and “FANUC PMC MODEL –
K/L/M Programming Manual”(B–55193E).
Specify the numeric part of the PMC address, which
is the PMC address less the initial alphabetic
character.
Example: For F148, specify 148.
For R700, specify 700.
ammmm : PMC data number (<a> <mmmm>) (Series 16/18,
and PMC–NA, NB, NB2 of Series 15 (data number
specification type))
a : PMC data address (UI: 1)
0A 3F 6R 9Y
1C 4G 7T
2D 5K 8X
mmmm : PMC data number (UI: 4)
Example: For D500, specify 20500.
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NOTE
The PMC data number must consist of five numeric
characters if address <a> is a non–zero value.
2) nn : Number of bytes to be read from address aa (UI:2/1 nn 32)

3) NOXaa : Starting address of read data (POXvv) (HX: 8)
4) POXvv : PMC data value (HX: 2)
The value is posted for each byte.
M_NR [0XFFCA]:
The PMC address or PMC data number is invalid.
4.2.4.27
Writing PMC data (1) Function
Data is written into the PMC area.
The host computer communicates with the PMC application
software.
FANUC does not define the meanings of the addresses in RAM.
These depend on the settings made between the host computer and
CNC.
a) Type A
Host CNC
<PR><PD>
<M ><RR>
<R ><PD> {<N0Xaa|Nmm|Nammmm>
<P0Xvv> [<P0Xvv>]..}..
<T ><NB>
<P0Xvv> [<P0Xvv>]..}..
<T ><NB>
<T ><FD>
<M ><OK>
b) Type B
Host CNC

<P0Xvv> [<P0Xvv>]..}..
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) aa : PMC address (HX: 8) (applicable to the Series 15
PMC–NA only (address specification type))
characters by prefixing 0X41 to the 6–digit physical
address, given in the list of relationships between PMC
addresses and physical addresses in Section 3.3.2 of
the “FANUC PMC–MODEL N Programming
Manual” (B–61013E–2).
Example: For F000, specify 0X41FFE200.
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mm : PMC data number (UI: 4) (applicable to the Series

0 only (data number specification type))
Refer to “FANUC Series 0–MC Connection Manual”
(B–61393E) and “FANUC PMC MODEL–K/L/M
Programming Manual” (B–55193E).
Specify the numeric part of the PMC address, which
is the PMC address less the initial alphabetic
character.
Example: For F148, specify 148.
ammmm : PMC data number (<a> <mmmm>) (Series 16/18,
and PMC–NA, NB, NB2 of Series 15 (data number
specification type))
a : PMC data address (UI: 1)
0A 3F 6R 9Y
1C 4G 7T
2D 5K 8X
mmmm : PMC data number (UI: 4)
Example: For D500, specify 20500.
NOTE
The PMC data number must consist of five numeric
characters if address <a> is a non–zero value.
2) POXvv: Byte written in the PMC RAM (HX: 2)

1) M_NR [0XFFCA]:
The PMC address or PMC data number is invalid.
2) M_NR [0XFBA3]:
The PMC address or PMC data number is beyond the
allowable range.
(5) Note
It is recommended that the data access direction for each PMC RAM
be determined explicitly between the host computer and PMC.
Otherwise, when the host computer and PMC attempt to write data
to the same RAM address at the same time, a contention occurs (if two
units attempt to write the same address at the same time, the write
processing being performed by one of the two units will fail).
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4.2.4.28
Selecting a part program (1) Function
This command selects a part program on tape storage.
Host CNC
<M ><SL><nn>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameter
nn : Part program number (UI:4)
1) M_NR [0XFC0C] :
Program nn is not found.
2) M_NR [0XFC08] :
Alarm status (for Series 0 only), or the program is running.
3) M_NR [0XFC09] :
The system is not in the AUTO mode. (For Series 0 only)
(5) Note
With the Series 15, only memory mode (MEM) and edit mode (EDIT)
are valid. In other modes, the sequence terminates normally, but
program selection is not performed.
4.2.4.29
Executing a program (1) Function
This command selects and executes a program.
Host CNC
<M ><CS> [<nn>]

<M ><OK>
(3) Parameter
nn : Part program number (UI:4)
If this parameter is specified, the CNC selects part program nn
and executes it. If it is omitted, the CNC executes the currently
selected part program.
1) M_NR [0XFC0C] :
Program nn is not found.
2) M_NR [0XFC09] :
The mode is incorrect. (Neither AUTO mode nor MEM mode)
3) M_NR [0XFC0A] :
Program nn is already being executed, or the CNC is in the
alarm status.
4) M_NR [0XFC08] :
Selecting the program was rejected.
The command for selecting program nn is issued again
during automatic operation.
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4.2.4.30
Reset (1) Function
This command resets the CNC. It functions in the same way as the
external reset (ERS) signal of the machine interface.
Host CNC
<M ><CC>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
None
None
4.2.4.31
Reading a system ID (1) Function
This command reads information on the system ID.
Host CNC
<T ><ID>
<R ><ID><model name><,><revision>
<M ><OK>
(3) Parameters
1) model name : CNC model name
“F15M9A/F15M14/F15T9A/F15T14”
(Series 15)
“FS0–MC/FS0–TC” (Series 0)
“F16–MA/F16–TA/F18–MA/F18–TA”
(Series 16/18–A)
“F16–MB/F16–TB/F18–MB/F18–TB”
(Series 16/18–B)
“F16–MC/F16–TC/F18–MC/F18–TC”
(Series 16/18–C)
“F16i–MA/F16i–TA/F18i–MA/F18i–TA/
F21i–MA/F21i–TA” (Series 16i/18i/21i–A)
2) revision : CNC DNC2 software revision
“1.0” (Series 15)
“1.1” (Series 0/16/18/21)
None
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4.3 This section describes the datagram protocol between the FANUC CNC
and the host computer.
DATAGRAM
PROTOCOL
4.3.1 The DNC2 has six negative acknowledgments and one interrupt
Error Handling command for handling errors.
4.3.1.1
Negative (1) Syntax
<T_BD | M_ER | M_NR | M_NP | T_NP | M_IL> [<0Xeeee>]
acknowledgment
(2) Functions
T_BD: Sent if the datagram protocol is incorrect. See Appendix D.
M_ER: Sent if a syntax error is detected in the datagram.
M_NR: Sent if the number given in the data section of the preceding
datagram is incorrect.
M_NP: Sent if executing commands in the preceding datagram is
rejected.
T_NP: Sent if the CNC cannot access the requested data.
M_IL: Sent if errors other than the above occur.
(3) Error code
eeee : This four-digit hexadecimal code indicates the cause of the
error. The parameter specifies whether the code is output.
See Appendixes B and F.
(4) Protocol
The receiving device sends a negative acknowledgment to the
sending device. The negative acknowledgment indicates that an error
occurred in the receiving terminal.
The device that sent the negative acknowledgment and the device that
received it must interrupt transmission immediately and return to the
initial state.
4.3.1.2
Interrupt command (1) Syntax
<T_BD>
(2) Function
The interrupt command forcibly terminates processing currently
being transmitted. Either the CNC unit or the host computer can send
this command at any time.
(3) Protocol
As soon as the terminal receives the interrupt command, it interrupts
transmission and returns to the initial state. When the terminal is in
the initial state, it ignores the interrupt command. This command is
used to forcibly return the application layer to the initial state.
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4.3.2
Interrupt Procedure
4.3.2.1 The datagram transmission procedure can generally be started in the idle
Interrupt state.
Unless both the CNC and the host terminate the current datagram
transmission procedure, they cannot start a new transmission procedure.
In other words, they cannot interrupt the datagram transmission
procedure as shown in Fig. 4.3.2.1.
Sending device Receiving device
CASE : A Command A11

Response A11
Command B11
Response B11 Interrupt by the
sending device
Command B12
Response B12
Command A12
Response A12
CASE : B Command A21

Response A21
Response B21
Command B21 Interrupt byy the
Response B22 receiving
Command B22 de ice
device
Command A22
Response A22
Fig.4.3.2.1 Example of Interrupts
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III. COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
LIBRARY
B–61992E/02 LIBRARY 1. OUTLINE
1 OUTLINE
This manual explains the use and installation of the communication

program library for a personal computer. They are specified in the DNC2
protocol developed for DNC communication between a FANUC CNC
and personal computer (PC), or between a CNC and host computer.
This library cannot be used on its own. Be sure to create application

programs and link them with this library. For creating and linking
application programs, see Section 3.3.
The demonstration program (sample application program) supplied with

this system permits simple control of the CNC.
For use of the demonstration program, see Appendix K.
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2. CONFIGURATION LIBRARY B–61992E/02
2 CONFIGURATION
IBM PC series
Model : PC, AT, PS/2
OS : PC–DOS Ver. 3.1 or later
Compiler: MS–C compiler Ver. 5.0 or later
Memory : The communication package library alone uses 134K
bytes of memory.
Others : Use of the demonstration program requires the CGA
interface.
NEC PC–98 series

Model : Model VM and all subsequent models (except the
high–resolution mode)
OS : MS–DOS Ver. 3.1 or later
Memory : The MS–DOS 3.1 system alone uses 60K bytes of
memory. The MS–DOS 3.3B system alone uses 89K
bytes of memory. The communication package library
alone uses 134K bytes of memory.
Others : Only the RS–232–C standard port is supported.
Fujitsu FMR series

Model : FMR–50/60/70
OS : MS–DOS Ver. 3.1 or later
Memory : The communication package library alone uses 134K
bytes of memory.
Others : The demonstration program is designed for high
resolution
NOTE
Memory requirements vary somewhat depending on
whether the config.sys file contains the specifications of
files and buffers. Memory requirements are also increased
by the size of device drivers such as print.sys, if included.
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B–61992E/02 LIBRARY 3.
3 INSTALLATION
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3. LIBRARY B–61992E/02
3.1 The FANUC DNC2 communication program library is stored in one

volume of floppy disk shown below. The contents of the floppy disk are
SUPPLIED shown in the figure below.
PROGRAMS The libraries are all created for large models.
\ LIB DNC2 communication program library directory
DNC2DFF.H Header file

DNC2NECL.LIB NEC PC–9801 library
DNC2IBML.LIB IBM PC/AT library
DNC2FMRL.LIB Fujitsu FMR library
DEMO Demonstration program directory
SRC Source program directory
D2_DEMO.H
D2_GLB.H
D2_PRT.H
D2DTEXT.H
DEMO_MAN.C
D2_DEMO.C
D2DTGLB.C
D2_UTNEC.C
D2_UTIBM.C
D2_UTFMR. C
IBM_DEMO.MAK : IBM PC series makefile
98_DEMO.MAK : NEC PC98 series makefile
FMR_DEMO.MAK : Fujitsu FMR series makefile
DEMOIBM. EXE Executable file of IBM PC/AT demonstration program
DNC2SYS.CFG
LOG Error log directory
LOG.EXE Executable file of DNC2 communication program library error log inspection program
SRC
LOG.C Source file of error log inspection program
The programs stored in the DEMO directory are designed with

the Series 0–MC specified as the CNC, to make the user
familiar with DNC2. These programs do not run normally even
when compiled and linked.
Use these programs merely for reference to understand the
use of the DNC2 communication library.
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B–61992E/02 LIBRARY 3.
3.2 This section explains the procedure for installing the library.
INSTALLATION Copy the header file and the library for the model to be used to the
directory (the directory to be compiled) in which application files exist.
PROCEDURE
The following shows the method for copying files from the floppy disk
in drive A to the DNC2 directory in the hard disk in drive C.
C>CD \DNC2
C>COPY A: \LIB \DNC2DEF. H C:
C>COPY A: \LIB \DNC2IBML. LIB C:
NOTE
For IBM PC/AT, replace the yen signs with backslashes.
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3. LIBRARY B–61992E/02
3.3
(1) Compiler
COMPILATION AND The object compiler is version 5.0 or a later version of the MS–C
LINKING compiler produced by Microsoft.
(2) Application program setup
This library only executes single functions (commands). It requires
a main program which executes different types of functions in
combination. The main program is called an application program.
When creating an application program, be sure to include the header
file DNC2DEF. H at the beginning. (Insert the following line at the
beginning of each file.)
#include ”dnc2def. h”
If the header file is not included, functions in this library cannot be

called correctly.
(3) Setting environment variables
The following three environment variables must be set for
compilation to start normally. (For environment variables, refer to the
PC–DOS or MS–DOS manual.)
PATH : Directory in which the compiler exists
LIB : Directory in which the standard library of the
compiler exists
INCLUDE : Directory in which the include file of the compiler
exists
Check that these environment variables are set correctly.
Set environment variables as follows if the directory structure is as
shown below.
C:\ MSC \ BINR \ : Compiler

LIB \ : Standard library
INCLUDE \ : Include file
C>SET PATH = C: \MSC \BINR

C>SET LIB = C: \MSC \LIB
C>SET INCLUDE = C: \MSC \INCLUDE
(4) Compilation and linking

For large models, an application program is compiled as follows,
where the name of the file containing the application program is
<APLI. C>.
C>CL –AL APLI. C DNC2IBML. LIB
After compilation, the application program is automatically linked

and an executable file <APLI. EXE> is generated.
For details of compiler options and compilation, refer to the MS–C
compiler manual.
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B–61992E/02 LIBRARY 4. FUNCTION SPECIFICATIONS
4 FUNCTION SPECIFICATIONS
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4. FUNCTION SPECIFICATIONS LIBRARY B–61992E/02
4.1 Call functions in the calling format shown in Section 4.4. If the types of
arguments agree, it does not matter whether the variable names differ.
USE
The return values of functions are always of the short type. As required,
convert them to a proper type (cast) for use.
Example) test( )
{
short ans;
char ch;
short ax;
bouble dt [15];
:
:
ch = 0;
bit = 0x01;
:
:
if (( ans = D_servo (ch, bit, &dt [0])) << 0) {
/* Error handling */
if (ans == –1) {
:
} else if (ans == –2) {
:
:
}
}
:
:
}
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4.2
(1) These functions do not return until communication with the NC unit
NOTES terminates completely.
Note that downloading/uploading or other time–consuming processes
disable other processes.
(2) Specify in uppercase a program number or any other character string
used as an argument to call a function.
Message output can be input in both uppercase and lowercase.
(3) Specify the name of an input–output file with an absolute path or a
path relative to a current directory.
(4) Since the functions that output results to files open files in the
overwrite mode, the contents of existing files are deleted.
(5) Before calling functions that output results to memory, allocate a free
space large enough to store results. The functions assume that an area
for storing results is allocated.
(6) Arguments selected by numbers (mode of D_tool_pos()) can be
specified directly by numeric values, or by defined names. (The latter
is recommended.)
When specifying arguments by defined names, be sure to include
dnc2def.h.
Example) #include ”dnc2def.h”
...
D_tool_pos(0,MACHINE_POS,0x13,&tooldat [0 ] );
(7) The types of variables used in the function specifications are
described below.
char : One–byte signed integer or 7–bit character
uchar : One–byte unsigned integer or 8–bit character
short : Two–byte signed integer
ushort : Two–byte unsigned integer
long : Four–byte signed integer
double : Eight–byte signed real number
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4.3 Functions of the communication package are shown below.

FUNCTIONS No. Function Description
Send
command
1 D_download Part program download PRPM
2 D_download_wait Waits for download request and starts down- PTPM
loading a part program. wait
3 D_upload Part program upload PTPM
4 D_delete Deletes part programs. MCPM
5 D_fdir Reads part program directory information for LIPM
one program.
6 D_alldir Reads part program directory information for all LIPM
programs (file type).
7 D_alldir_mem Reads part program directory information for all LIPM
programs (memory type).
8 D_freemem Reads the size of the free area T FR
9 D_tool_pos Reads the tool position. T MP
T WP
T SP
10 D_servo Reads the servo delay. T SE
11 D_AccDec Reads the acceleration/deceleration delay. T AE
12 D_diagnose Reads the machine interface signal. T MI
13 D_exec_num Reads the numbers of the program and block T PN
being executed. T SN
14 D_parameter_r Reads CNC parameters. PTPA
15 D_parameter_w Writes CNC parameters (file type). PRPA
16 D_parameter_w_mem Writes CNC parameters (memory type). PRPA
17 D_pitch_r Reads pitch error data (file type). PTPE
18 D_pitch_r_mem Reads pitch error data (memory type). PTPE
19 D_pitch_w Writes pitch error data (file type). PRPE
20 D_pitch_w_mem Writes pitch error data (memory type). PRPE
21 D_offset_r Reads the tool offset (file type). PTTO
22 D_offset_r_mem Reads the tool offset (memory type). PTTO
23 D_offset_w Writes the tool offset (file type). PRTO
24 D_offset_w_mem Writes the tool offset (memory type). PRTO
25 D_variable_r Reads custom macro variables (file type). PTMV
26 D_variable_r_mem Reads custom macro variables (memory type). PTMV
27 D_variable_w Writes custom macro variables (file type). PRMV
28 D_variable_w_mem Writes custom macro variables (memory type). PRMV
29 D_toollife Reads the tool life management data (file type). PTTL
30 D_toollife_mem Reads the tool life management data (memory PTTL
type).
31 D_modal Reads automatic operation continuous–state T MD
information (file type).
32 D_modal_mem Reads automatic operation continuous–state T MD
information (memory type).
33 D_actualspeed Reads the actual speed. T AF
34 D_ADconcert Reads A/D conversion data. T AD
35 D_alarm Reads alarm information. T AL
36 D_status Reads status information. T ST
37 D_message Message output T DI
38 D_PMCdata_r Reads PMC data. PTPD
T PD
39 D_PMCdata_w Writes PMC data. PRPD
R PD
40 D_select Searches for a program number. M SL
41 D_start Cycle start M CS
42 D_reset Reset M CC
43 D_systemID Reads system ID. T ID
44 D_initial Initializes the communication port. –
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4.4 This section explains the functions in detail.

DETAILS For an explanation of the return value (negative acknowledgment)
specific to each function, see Appendix J.
The functions correspond to the service functions explained in Section
4.2.4 of II–4 almost on a one–to–one basis. Therefore, see Section 4.2.4.
1) Function : D_download Part program download
Calling format : short D_download (char ch_no, uchar
*file_name, char *prg_no)
Arguments : char ch_no
Cannel number (0 to 3) <numeric value>
uchar *file_name
Name of file being downloaded
<haracter string>
char *prg_no
Program number (o0001 to o9999)
<character string>
Return value : = 0 Normal
= FFFF Communication error
= FFFE File open error
= FFFD File read error
= FFF0 Sequence error
Others See Appendix F.
Outline : Transfers part programs from a host computer to
the CNC.
* Release background edit mode and simultaneous edit mode (Series
2) Function : D_download_wait
Waits for download request and starts download
of part program.
Calling format : short D_download_wait (char ch_no)
Channel number (0 to 3) <numeric value>
Outline : Waits for a download request from the CNC.
On receiving a download request, determines the
file name as <0xxxx.PRG> from the requesting
program number and starts download. (For
example, if the program number is 1, the file name
is <O0001.PRG>.)
This function terminates after downloading one
file.
This function is used to start downloading when a
CNC cycle is started as in DNC operation.
The general procedures for DNC operation are
explained below.
(1) Put the system in the tape mode (for Series 15
only)
(2) Use the PMC data read function to check that
the CNC has become ready.
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(3) Select the program to perform DNC

operation using D_select. (Series 15)
For Series 0, set the number of the program
to perform DNC operation by the MAP
parameter screen DNC FILE SELECTION in
advance.
(4) Issue the instructions for starting the cycle to
the CNC by the PMC data write function. The
PMC ladder program monitors the directions
and starts the CNC cycle. (Although the cycle
can also be started by D_start, this method is
better as it is possible to check whether the
machine has been set up.)
(5) Call this function. Control is returned from
the function when DNC operation terminates
normally or abnormally.
Perform 5 as soon as possible after 4. Otherwise,
a timeout will occur.
3) Function : D_upload Part program upload
Calling format : short D_upload (char ch_no, uchar
*file_name, char *prg_no)
uchar *file_name
Name of file being uploaded
<character string>
char *prg_no
<character string>
= FFFC File write error
Outline : Transfers part programs from a host computer to
the CNC.
4) Function : D_delete Deletes part programs.
Calling format : short D_delete
(char ch_no, char *prg_no)
char *prg_no
<character string>
[o**** for all programs]
Return value : =0 Normal
=1 No program (for Series 15 only)
Outline : Directs the CNC to delete part programs.
(The specified programs or all programs are
deleted.)
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Note : If all programs are deleted when the CNC is

FANUC Series 15, the selected programs are not
deleted unless the system is in the edit mode. A
return value indicating abnormal termination is
returned.
The recommended method for deleting all part
programs is to change to the edit mode using the
PMC data write function, delete the part programs,
then return to the original mode, or to select a small
dummy program for deletion.
5) Function : D_fdir Reads part program directory
information for one program.
Calling format : short D_fdir
char *prg_no
<character string>
Return value : =0 The specified program exists.
Outline : Reads a part program from the CNC and checks
that the program exists.
6) Function : D_alldir Reads part program directory
information for all programs.
Calling format : short D_alldir
(char ch_no, uchar *file_name)
uchar *file_name
Directory storage file name
Number of programs long <numeric value>
Program number char [6]<character string>
Program number char [6]
Return value : =0 The specified program exists.

Outline : Reads all part programs from the CNC and writes
the program numbers to a file.
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7) Function : D_alldir_mem Reads part program directory

information for all programs.
Calling format : short D_alldir_mem
(char ch_no, long size, char *data)
long size Buffer size <numeric value>
char *data Directory storage buffer
Number of programs long <numeric value>
Program number char [6]<character string>
Return value : =0 Program exists.

Communication error
= FFFF
Sequence error
= FFF0
Outline : Reads all part programs from the CNC and stores
the program numbers in the buffer.
8) Function : D_freemem Reads the size of the free area.
Calling format : short D_freemem
(char ch_no, long *size)
long *size
Area for storing free area size
<numeric value>
Outline : Directs the CNC to read the size of the free area and
returns the size.
9) Function : D_tool_pos Reads the tool position.
Calling format : short D_tool_pos (char ch_no, char
mode, short axis, double *data)
char mode
1 [WORK_POS] <numeric value>
Reading of absolute position
2 [MACHINE_POS] Reading of machine
position
3 [SKIP_POS] Reading of skip position
short axis
Axis specification <numeric value>
(Turns on the bits corresponding to axes. Bits 0
to 14.)
Bit 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
1st axis
2nd axis
15th axis
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double *data
Tool position data storage buffer
First-axis data double
Second-axis data double
15th-axis data double

Outline : Reads either the absolute position, machine
position, or skip position, and stores the data for
the specified axes in the corresponding positions.
Data of axes that are not specified is undefined.
10)Function : D_servo Reads the servo delay.
Calling format : short D_servo (char ch_no, short
axis, double *data)
short axis
to 14.)
Bit 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
1st axis
2nd axis
15th axis
double *data Servo delay buffer

Outline : Reads the servo delay and stores the data of the
specified axes in the corresponding positions.
Data of axes that are not specified is undefined.
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11)Function : D_AccDec Reads the acceleration/deceleration

delay.
Calling format : short D_AccDec (char ch_no, short
axis, double *data)
short axis
to 14.)
Bit 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
1st axis
2nd axis
15th axis
double *data Servo delay buffer


= FFFFCommunication error
= FFF0Sequence error
Outline : Reads the acceleration/deceleration delay and
stores the data of the specified axes in the
corresponding positions. Data of axes that are not
specified is undefined.
12)Function : D_diagnose Reads machine interface signal.
Calling format : short D_diagnose
(char ch_no, short start_no, short
stop_no, uchar *data)
short start_no
Start diagnose number (1 to 999)
<numeric value>
short stop_no
Stop diagnose number <numeric value>
(0 to 999. When 0, omit this argument.)
uchar *data DI/DO signal data buffer
DI/DO data uchar Start diagnose number
DI/DO data uchar
DI/DO data uchar Stop diagnose number

= FFFB Diagnose number error (M_NR)
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Outline : Reads the machine interface signal data and

returns data from the start of operation until it
stops. If a stop diagnose number is omitted, only
the data corresponding to the start diagnose
number if returned.
13)Function : D_exec_num Reads the number of the program
or block being executed.
Calling format : long D_exec_num (char ch_no, char
type, long *number)
char type
1 [PROG_NUM] Program number
<numeric value>
2 [SEQ_NUM] Sequence number
long *number
Program/sequence number storage buffer
<numeric value>
Outline : Reads the number of the program or block being
executed by the CNC and returns it. If no program
number or sequence number is defined or no
program or block is being executed, zero is
returned.
14)Function : D_parameter_r Reads CNC parameters.
Calling format : short D_parameter_r
(char ch_no, short p_no, short axis,
long *data)
short p_no
Parameter number <numeric value>
short axis
=0 Without axis specification
<numeric value>
00 With axis specification
(Turns on the bits corresponding to axies. Bits 0
to 14.)
Bit 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
1st axis
2nd axis
15th axis
long *data Servo delay buffer

With axis specification Without axis specification
First-axis data long Parameter value long
Second-axis data long
15th-axis data long
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Outline : Directs the CNC to read CNC parameters and
returns the parameter or the parameters
corresponding to the specified axes. Data of axes
that are not specified is undefined.
15)Function : D_parameter_w Writes CNC parameters.
Calling format : short D_parameter_w
(char ch_no, uchar *file_name)
uchar *file_name
Name of write parameter file
No. of data items short
Data Parameter No. short

Data Axis specification short 00 With axis specification (Turns on the bits corresponding
to the specified axies.)
Data
With axis specificaiton Without axis specification
Data CNCPARAM
Second-axis data
Free
long_14
15th-axis data
Axis specification Bit 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

1st axis
2nd axis
15th axis
typedef struct {
short no;
short axis;
long dt [15]
} CNCPARAM;

Outline : Writes the parameters stored in the file or the
parameters corresponding to the specified axes to
the CNC. Data of axes not specified is ignored.
Note : For the effective timing of updating parameters,
refer to the CNC operator’s manual.
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16)Function : D_parameter_w_mem Writes CNC parameters.

Calling format : short D_parameter_w_mem (char ch_no,
short cout, CNCPARAM *data)
short count
Parameter data count <numeric value>
CNCPARAM *data
Write parameter buffer
Data Parameter No. short
Data Axis specification short 00 With axis specification (Turns on the bits corresponding
to the specified axies.)
Data
With axis specificaiton Without axis specification

Data CNCPARAM
Second-axis data
Free
long_14
15th-axis data
Axis specification Bit 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

1st axis
2nd axis
15th axis
typedef struct {
short no;
short axis;
long dt [15]
} CNCPARAM;
Return value : =0
Normal
Communication error
= FFFF
Sequence error
= FFF0
Outline : Writes the parameter stored in the buffer or the
parameters corresponding to axes to the CNC.
Data of axes not specified is ignored.
Note : For the effective timing of updating parameters,
refer to the CNC operator’s manual.
17)Function : D_pitch_r Reads pitch error data
Calling format : short D_pitch_r
stop_no, uchar *file_name)
short start_no
Start correction position number
<numeric value>
(1 to 9999)
short stop_no
Stop correction position number
<numeric value>
uchar *file_name
Name of pitch error data file
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Pitch error data char Start correction position number
Pitch error data char
Pitch error data char Stop correction position number

= FFFC File wite error
Outline : Directs the CNC to read pitch error data and sends
the data from the start number to the stop number
stored in the file. If the stop correction position
number is omitted, only the data corresponding to
the start correction position number is returned.
18)Function : D_pitch_r_mem Reads pitch error data.
Calling format : short D_pitch_r_mem
stop_no, long size, char *data)
short start_no
<numeric value>
(1 to 9999)
short stop_no
<numeric value>
char *data Pitch error data buffer

Outline : Directs the CNC to read pitch error data and stores
the data from the start number to the stop number
in the buffer. If the stop correction position
number is omitted, only the data corresponding to
the start correction position number is returned.
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19)Function : D_pitch_w Writes pitch error data

Calling format : short D_pitch_w
short start_no
<numeric value>
(1 to 9999)
short stop_no
<numeric value>
(1 to 9999)
uchar *file_name
Name of write pitch error data file

Outline : Writes the pitch error data stored in the file from
the start number to stop number to the CNC.
20)Function : D_pitch_w_mem Writes pitch error data.
Calling format : short D_pitch_w_mem
stop_no, char *data)
short start_no
<numeric value>
(1 to 9999)
short stop_no
<numeric value>
(1 to 9999)
char *data
Write pitch error data buffer
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Outline : Writes the pitch error data stored in the buffer from
the start number to stop number to the CNC.
21)Function : D_offset_r Reads tool offset.
Calling format : short D_offset_r (char ch_no, short
start_no, short stop_no, ushort
type, uchar *file_name)
short start_no
Start offset number (1 to 9999)
<numeric value>
short stop_no
Stop offset number <numeric value>
ushort type
Offset type specification <numeric value>
(Detailed information will be described later.
Milling–type and lathe–type offsets cannot be
specified together.)
For the setting conditions, see Table 4.2.4.15 in
Section I–4.2.4.15 (5).
uchar *file_name
Data storage file name
Data Start offset number
Data The data structure is as shown

by type 1 or 2 below.
Data Stop offset number
Type 1 (milling offset) Type 2 (lathe offset)
D double X double
K double Z double
H double R double
L double Y double
U double
typedef struct{ typedef struct {
double d; double x; W double
double k; double z;
double h; double r; P double
double l; double y; V double
} MEAL_OFFSET; double u;
(Milling offset) double w; Q long
double p;
double v;
double q;
} TRUN_OFFSET;
(Lathe offset)
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Outline : Directs the CNC to read tool offsets on a milling
machine or lathe and stores the data from the start
number to stop number in a file. If a stop number
is omitted, only the data corresponding to the start
number is returned.
Details of offset type
Bit
0 = Wear compensation D: Cutter compensation
1 = Geometric compensation K: Cutter compensation
2 = Wear compensation X: X-axis offset quantity
3 = Wear compensation Z: Z-axis offset quantity
4 = Wear compensation R: Tool tip R offset
5 = Wear compensation Y: Y-axis offset quantity
6 = Virtual tool tipQ
7 = Not used
8 = Wear compensation H: Tool length offset
9 = Geomertic compensation L: Tool length offset
10 = Geomertic compensation U: X-axis offset quantity
11 = Geomertic compensation W: Z-axis offset quantity
12 = Geomertic compensation P : Tool tip R offset
13 = Geomertic compensation V: Y-axis offset quantity
14 = Not used
15 = Not used
H, D, L, K : Milling machine offset
X, Z, R, Y, Q, U, W, P, V : Lathe offset
22)Function : D_offset_r_mem Reads tool offset.

Calling format : short D_offset_r_mem
stop_no, ushort type, long size,
char *data)
short start_no
<numeric value>
short stop_no
Stop offset number <numeric value>
ushort type Offset type <numeric value>
(Milling type and lathe type cannot be specified
at the same time.)
For the bit structure, see the tool offset read file.
long size Buffer size
char *data Data storage buffer.
(Memory size (in bytes) usable for the receive
data storage buffer)
For the data structure, see the tool offset read file.
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Outline : Directs the CNC to read tool offsets on a milling

machine or lathe and stores the data from the start
number to stop number in a file. If a stop number
is omitted, only the data corresponding to the start
number is returned.
23)Function : D_offset_w Writes tool offset.
Calling format : short D_offset_w (char ch_no, short
start_no, short stop_no, ushort
type, uchar *file_name)
short start_no
Start coffset number (1 to 9999)
<numeric value>
short stop_no
Stop offset number (1 to 9999)
<numeric value>
ushort type
at the same time.)
uchar *file_name
Write data storage file name.
Only items specified in the offset type are
written.
NOTE
The offset type is specified for all write data. Be sure to input
the data specified in type.

Outline : Writes the offsets on milling machines or lathes
stored in a file from the start number to stop
number to the CNC.
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24)Function : D_offset_w_mem Writes tool offset.

Calling format : short D_offset_w_mem
stop_no, ushort type, char *data)
short start_no
<numeric value>
short stop_no
Stop offset number (1 to 9999)
<numeric value>
ushort type
at the same time.)
char *data Write data buffer.
Only items specified in the offset type are
written.
NOTE
The offset type is specified for all write data. Be sure to input
the data specified in type.

Outline : Writes offsets on milling machines or lathes stored
in a file from the start number to stop number to the
CNC.
25)Function : D_variable_r Reads custom macro
variables.
Calling format : short D_variable_r
(char ch_no, long start_no, long
long start_no
Start macro variable number
<numeric value>
long stop_no
Stop macro variable number<numeric value>
(When 0, omit this operand.)
uchar *file_name
Macro variable data storage file name
Variable data double Start macro variable number
Variable data double
Variable data double Stop macro variable number
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= FFFD File write error
Outline : Directs the CNC to read macro variables and stores
the data from the start number to stop number in a
file to return the data. If the stop number is
omitted, only the data corresponding to the start
number is returned.
26)Function : D_variable_r_mem Reads custom macro
variables.
Calling format : short D_variable_r_mem
stop_no, long size, double *data)
long start_no
<numeric value>
long stop_no
double *data Macro variable data buffer

In the case of “empty”, 0 is returned.
Outline : Directs the CNC to read macro variables and stores
the data from the start number to stop number in
buffer to return the data. If the stop number is
omitted, only the data corresponding to the start
number is returned.
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27)Function : D_variable_w Writes custom macro

variables.
Calling format : short D_variable_w
long start_no
<numeric value>
long stop_no
uchar *file_name
Macro variable data storage file name

Outline : Writes the macro variable data from the start
number to stop number stored in a file to the CNC.
28)Function : D_variable_w_mem Writes custom macro
variables.
Calling format : short D_variable_w_mem (char ch_no,
long start_no, long stop_no, double
*data)
long start_no
<numeric value>
long stop_no
double *data Macro variable data buffer

Outline : Writes the macro variable data from the start
number to stop number stored in the buffer to the
CNC.
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29)Function : D_toollife Reads tool life management data.

Calling format : short D_toollife
short start_no
Start group number <numeric value>
short stop_no
Stop group number <numeric value>
uchar *file_name
Tool life management data storage file name
Group count long Group number short

file_name
Group data Tool life counter short
Group data Tool life value long
Data count short
Group data Data Tool number short
Data H code short
Data D code short
TOOLLIFE C code short
TOOLCODE
typedef struct{ typedef struct {
short g_no; short no;
short type; short hcode;
long life; short dcode;
short d_cnt; short ccode;
} TOOLLIFE; } TOOLCODE;

Outline : Directs the CNC to read tool life management data
and stores the data from the start number to stop
number in a file. If the stop number is omitted,
only the data corresponding to the start number is
returned.
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30)Function : D_toollife_mem Reads tool life management

data.
Calling format : short D_toollife_mem (char ch_no,
short start_no, short stop_no, long
size, long *count, TOOLLIFE *data)
short start_no
Start group number <numeric value>
short stop_no
Stop group number <numeric value>
long *count
Read group data count storage address
TOOLLIFE *data
Tool life management data buffer
Group number short
Group data Tool life counter short
Group data Tool life value long
Data count short
Group data Data Tool number short
Data H code short
Data D code short
TOOLLIFE C code short
TOOLCODE

Outline : Directs the CNC to read tool life management
data, stores the data from the start number to stop
number in buffer, and returns the data along with
the number of group data items stored in the buffer.
If the stop number is omitted, only the data
corresponding to the start number is returned.
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31)Function : D_modal Reads automatic operation modal

information.
Calling format : short D_modal
(char ch_no, short select, uchar
*file_name)
short select
0 [LAST_BLOCK] Preceding block
<numeric value>
1 [ACTIVE_BLOCK] Current block
2 [BUFF_BLOCK] Next block
uchar *file_name
Modal data storage file name
Block select short 0,1,2

file_name
Number of Address char G,D,E,H,L,M,N,O,S,T,F (character)
data items long
Data Data type char 1: char <numeric>X2 G (G gg. vv) gg: G group code
2: short D/H/L/M/O/S/T vv: Group internal code
Data 3: long N
Fixed
4: double E/F
Data length
(8 bytes)
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4
MODALHEAD 0 Numeric
0 0 0
MODALDATA (gg)
Numeric short long double
(vv)
2 2
typedef struct { Empty Empty

short sel;
long d_cnt; 4 8
} MODALHEAD; MODALDOUBLE MODALSHORT MODALLONG MODALDOUBLE
typedef struct { Note) For an explanation of gg and vv, see Appendix A.8.
char addr;
char type;
union {
MODLCHAR c; typedef struct { typedef struct {
MODALSHORT s; char dt1; long dt;
MODALLONG l; char dt2; long rsv;
MODALDOUBLE d; short rsv1; } MODALLONG;
long rsv2;
} dat; } MODALCHAR;
} MODALDAT;
typedef struct { typedef struct {
short dt; double dt;
short rsv1; } MODALDOUBLE;
long rsv2;
} MODALSHORT;

= FFFFCommunication error
= FFFEFile open error
= FFFCFile write error
= FFF0Sequence error
Outline : Reads modal data and writes the read data to a file.
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32)Function : D_modal_mem Reads automatic operation modal

information.
Calling format : short D_modal_mem
(char ch_no, short select, long
size,long *count, MODALDATA *data)
short select
0 [LAST_BLOCK] Preceding block
<numeric value>
1 [ACTIVE_BLOCK] Current block
2 [BUFF_BLOCK] Next block
long *count Read data count storage address
MODALDATA *data Modal data buffer
0,1,2
Address char G,D,E,H,L,M,N,O,S,T,F (character)
Data Data type char 1: char <numeric>X2 G (G gg. vv) gg: G group code
2: short D/H/L/M/O/S/T vv: Group internal code
Data 3: long N
Fixed
4: double E/F
Data length
(8 bytes)
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4
MODALHEAD 0 Numeric
0 0 0
MODALDATA (gg)
Numeric long double
(vv)
2 2
Empty
4 8
MODALDOUBLE MODALSHORT MODALLONG MODALDOUBLE
Note) For gg and vv, see Appendix A.8.

Outline : Reads modal data, stores the read data in the buffer,
and returns the data along with the number of data
items stored.
33)Function : D_actualspeed Reads actual speed.
Calling format : short D_actualspeed (char ch_no,
short axis, double *data)
short axis
to 14.)
Bit 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
1st axis
2nd axis
15th axis
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double *data Actual speed data buffer

Outline : Directs the CNC to read the actual speed and stores
data of specified axes in buffer. Data of axes that
are not specified is undefined.
34)Function : D_ADconvert Reads A/D conversion data.
Calling format : short D_ADconvert (char ch_no, short
select, short axis,double *data)
short select
0 [G_PURPOSE] General input
(Axis is required: Bit 0 to 5)
100 [SPINDLE_1] Spindle 1 <numeric value>
101 [SPINDLE_2) Spindle 2
200 [AXIS_VOLTS] Axis data
(Axis is required: Bit 0 to 14)
short axis
(Turns on bits corresponding to axes or general
input.)
Bit 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Fiest axis/general input 1
Second axis/general input 2
15th axis
double *data
A/D conversion data storage buffer.
Data types are types 1 to 3.
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3
General input 1 double Data double First-axis data double
General input 2 double Second-axis data double
General input 6 double 15th-axis data double

Outline : Directs the CNC to read general input data, data for
spindles 1 and 2, or axis data, and returns the data
for each type. General input or axis data that is not
specified is undefined.
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35)Function : D_alarm Reads alarm information.

Calling format : short D_alarm
(char ch_no, ushort *alarm)
ushort *alarm
Alarm status storage area <numeric value>
Bit
0 – Background P.S. alarm
1 – Foreground P.S. alarm
2 – Overheat alarm
3 – Undefined
3 – Undefined
4 – Undefined
5 – SW alarm (parameters can be input)
6 – OT alarm (overtravel/spindle alarm)
7 – PMC error
8 – External alarm
9 – Undefined
10 – Serious P.S. alarm
11 – Undefined
12 – Servo alarm
13 – I/O alarm
14 – PW alarm
15 – Undefined
Outline : Directs the CNC to read alarm information and
returns the information with bit patterns.
36)Function : D_status Reads status information.
Calling format : short D_status (char ch_no, ushort
*status, ushort *alarm)
ushort *status
CNC status storage area <numeric value>
Bit
0 – RWD rewind
1 – AL alarm
2 – RST reset
3 – SPL automatic operation stopped
4 – STL automatic operation activated
5 – OP automatic operation
6 – SA servo setup complete
7 – MA CNC setup complete
8 – Not used
9 – Not used
10 – Not used
11 – Not used
12 – M00 : M00 output
13 – M01 : M01 output
14 – M02 : M02 output
15 – M30 : M30 output
ushort *alarm
Alarm status storage area <numeric value>
(For details, see the alarm information read
function.)
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Outline : Directs the CNC to read status information and
returns the status information in the form of a bit
pattern. When the alarm bit in the status
information is on, returns alarm information at the
same time.
37)Function : D_message Message output
Calling format : short D_message (char ch_no, char
buf_no, uchar *message)
char buf_no
Message buffer number <numeric value>
uchar *message
Output message <character string>
(A maximum of 32 characters. Terminate the
text with a null code.)
Outline : Outputs a message to the CNC.
38)Function : D_PMCdata_r Reads PMC data.
Calling format : short D_PMCdata_r
(char ch_no, long addr, short
length, short status, uchar *data)
long addr
PMC RAM address or data number
<numeric value>
–PMC RAM address (Series 15–A and address
specification type of Series 15–B)
characters by prefixing 0X41 to the 6–digit
physical address, given in the list of relationships
between PMC addresses and physical addresses in
Section 3.3.2 of the “FANUC PMC–MODEL N
Programming Manual” (B–61013–2).
Example : For F000, specify 0X41FFE200.
–Data number (Series 0)
Refer to the “FANUC Series 0 Connection
Manual”(B-61393) and “FANUC PMC MODEL-
K/L/M Programming Manual”(B–55193).
Specify the numeric part of the PMC address,
which is the PMC address less the initial
alphabetic character.
Example : For F148, specify 148.
–Data number (Data number specification type of
Series 15–B and Series 16/18/21)
See Section 4.2.4.26.
Specify the numeric value corresponding to the
first alphabetic character of a PMC address, plus
a 4–digit decimal number.
Example : For R123, specify 60123.
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short length
Data length (1 to 32) <numeric value>
short status
1 : RAM address, 2 : Data number
<numeric value>
uchar *data PMC data buffer
PMC data uchar
PMC data uchar
PMC data uchar max. 32

Outline : Directs the CNC to read PMC data and returns as
much PMC data as specified by the data length,
beginning at the specified address.
This function is generally used for handshaking
with the PMC. The CNC status can be obtained by
reading the DO signal of the CNC.
39)Function : D_PMCdata_w Writes PMC data.

Calling format : short D_PMCdata_w
(char ch_no, long addr, short
length, short status, uchar *data)
long addr
PMC RAM address or data number
<numeric value>
For an explanation of how to specify the RAM
address and data number, see the description of
the D_PMCdata_r function in 38).
short length
Data length (1 to 32) <numeric value>
short status
1 : RAM address, 2 : Data number
<numeric value>
uchar *data Write PMC data buffer
PMC data uchar
PMC data uchar
PMC data uchar max. 32

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Outline : Writes as much PMC data as specified by the data

length beginning at the specified address to the
CNC.
This function is generally used to give directions
to the PMC. This function permits handshaking
with the PMC in combination with the PMC data
read function.
40)Function : D_select Searches for a program number.
Calling format : short D_select
char *prg_no
Program number searched for
<character string>
(o0000 to o9999)
Outline : Directs the CNC to search for a program number.
In the tape mode, this function specifies the
program number for performing a DNC operation.
* Release background edit mode and simultaneous edit mode (Series
* With the Series 15, the sequence terminates normally in any mode,
but the function is made effective only in edit mode and memory
mode.
41)Function : D_start Cycle start
Calling format : short D_start
char *prg_no
Program number to be started
<character string>
(o0000 to o9999)
If o0000 or a null code is entered, the program
already selected is started.
Outline : Specifies a program number for the CNC and starts
the program. If the program number is omitted, the
CNC starts the executable program specified in the
program number search function.
If a complex condition check is required at cycle
start, avoid starting a program using this function.
Use the PMC data write function instead.
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42)Function : D_reset Reset

Calling format : short D_reset (char ch_no)
Outline : Directs the CNC to reset the system.
43)Function : D_systemID Reads system ID.
Calling format : short D_system ID (char ch_no, uchar
*name, uchar *revision)
uchar *name
CNC model name <character string>
(A maximum of 32 characters. Terminate the
model name with a null code.)
uchar *revision Version <character string>
(A maximum of eight characters. Terminate the
version with a null code.)
Outline : Directs the CNC to read the system ID. Returns the
CNC model name and DNC2 software version.
This function indicates the type of CNC
connected.
44)Function : D_initial Initializes communication port.
Calling format : short D_initial (char ch_no)
(sys_table)
Initialization parameter
= FFFF Initialization error
= FFFE Parameter error
Outline : Initializes the specified communication port.
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5. THE COMMUNICATION III. COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
5. PROGRAM LIBRARY B–61992E/02
5 EXAMPLE OF USING THE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
This section describes a simple example in which the functions in the

communication program library are used, using list 5–1.
(1) Include the required files (5 and 6).
Enclose the include files required in the standard library of the
compiler in < > and include files of this library in double quotation
marks.
(2) Initialize the communication port (14 to 20).
Communication parameters can be reset to values different from
the initial values as shown in lines 14 and 15. (For initial values and
reset values, see Appendix B.1.)
Call the initialization library and store the result in ans. (Line 16)
When the result of initialization is not normal, output a message
(line 18) and terminate the program. (Line 19)
(3) Download the NC program (22 to 34).
Call the download library and store the result in ans. (Line 22)
Download the program with port number 0, download file name
“pr_file.dat”, and program number 0001.
Display a message according to the result. (Lines 23 to 34)
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III. COMMUNICATION PROGRAM THE COMMUNICATION
B–61992E/02 LIBRARY PROGRAM
LIST 5–1
1 : /****************************************/
2 : /* Example of coding */
3 : /****************************************/
4 :
5 : #include<stdio.h>
6 : #include”dnc2def.h”
7 :
8 : main( );
10 : main( )
11 : {
12 : short ans;
13 :
14 : sys_table.port [0].speed = 4; /* Set communication speed to 9600 bps */
15 : sys–table.port [0].parity = 1; /* No parity bit is set */
16 : ans = D_initial (0); /* Initialize port 0 */
17 : if (ans ! = 0) { /* Is initialization successful? */
18 : printf (”Initialization error \n”) /* Initialization error */
19 : exit(l); /* Return to DOS */
20 : }
21 :
22 : ans = D_download (0, ”pr_file.dat”, ”O0001”);/*Download */
23 : if (ans == 0) { /* Check the result */
24 : printf (”Download termination \n”); /* Normal termination */
25 : } else if (ans == 0xfffe) {
26 : printf (”No file is found \n”) /* File not found */
27 : exit(l);
28 : } else if (ans == 0xfffd) {
29 : printf (”The file cannot be read \n”)/* File read error */
30 : exit(l);
31 : } else {
32 : printf (”Download failure \n”) /* Communication error, other errors */
33 : exit(l);
34 : }
35 : return 0;
36 : }
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6 ERROR CODES
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6.1 The return values 0FFFFh to 0FFCFh (absolute values of 1 to 49) output
from functions in this library indicate errors detected within the library.
VALUES RETURNED The return values of 0FFCEh or less (absolute values of 50 or greater)
BY FUNCTIONS indicate errors output when a negative response is sent from the CNC.
For details of the error codes of this library, see Appendix J.
6.2 If values returned from functions indicate communication error

(0FFFFh), the details of the cause are stored in the variable
COMMUNICATION dnc_link_error. Refer to it an necessary.
ERROR The following values are returned to short dnc link error from the
INFORMATION functions:
short dnc_link_error
1 : Time–out
2 : Retry over
3 : Busy (during text transmission, a response to ENQ was NAK)
4 : Protocol error (when receiving text, other data was received
when waiting for ENQ)
5 : Warning (when receiving text, a time–out occurred when
waiting for EOT. However, text is normally received.)
11 : Line disconnected
12 : Overrun error
13 : Framing error
14 : Parity error
21 : ISO code parity error
The communication error having code 1 occurs when the
receive–disabled state occurs for each retry within the time–out period set
for receiving or sending each character. As soon as this error is detected,
processing is discontinued.
This does not apply while waiting for a down–load request
(D_download_wait) or while waiting for a command from the CNC. In
these cases the system keeps waiting for a command even though a
time–out occurs.
The communication error having code 2 occurs when a retry is made in
the data link layer level for any cause other than time–out and the defined
number of retries is repeated. As soon as this error is detected, processing
is stopped.
The communication errors having codes 3 to 9 are data link layer protocol
errors. As soon as these errors occur, processing is stopped.
The communication errors having codes 10 or more are communication
line errors. As soon as these errors are detected, processing is stopped.
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7 ERROR LOG INFORMATION
When an error occurs in this library, the error, the time it occurred, and
other information can be saved in a file. A function called the logging
function, is provided for saving this information.
There are the following four types of logs depending on the cause of the
error:sequence error log, protocol error log, phase trace log, and
communication error log.
To use the logging function, set the appropriate log ON/OFF switch of
system parameter to 1 : ON.
This logging function is used to check programs. Normally, do not use it.
Since phase trace logs are taken at all times, the file input–output time
increases, affecting the time–out period. Therefore, use the logging
function carefully.
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7.1
(1) Sequence error log
DETAILS OF THE When a command is sent to the NC and a response to the command
ERROR LOG FILE is not the normal sequence, the sequence data is logged.
The log file name is <sequence.log> and its contents are as shown
below.
When the appropriate log switch of the system parameter table is not
ON, logging is not performed.
Sequence error log file (file name : sequence.log)
Current pointer short
Buffer size short
Log data Month char [ 2] Stored as an ASCII character string.
Day char [ 2]
Hours char [ 2]
Minutes char [ 2]
Seconds char [ 2]
Send command
character string char [ 4]
Error response
LOGHD character string char [ 4]
LOGSEQ
(2) Protocol error log

In the data link layer, when protocol does not terminate normally
during text send/receive, the error is logged.
The log file name is <protocol.log> and its contents are as shown
below.
Protocol error log file (file name : protocol.log)
Buffer size short
Log data Month char [ 2]
Day char [ 2]
Hours char [ 2]
Minutes char [ 2]
Seconds char [ 2]
Communication type
(*1) char [ 1]
*1 Communication type
LOGHD Phase number char [ 1] ’1’: Send
’2’: Receive
Event number char [ 1] ’3’: Clear
Free char [ 1]
Error number char [ 2]
LOGPROTC
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(3) Phase trace log

Phase transition is traced during text send/receive in the data link
layer and the phase number is logged.
The log file name is <phtrace.log> and its contents are as shown
below.
Phase trace log file (file name : phtrace.log)
Buffer size short
Log data Communication type (*1) char [ 1]
Transferor phase number char [ 1]
Event number char [ 1]
Transferee phase number char [ 1]
LOGTRACE
’1’: Send
LOGHD ’2’: Receive
(4) Communication error log

When an error such as an overrun error occurs while sending or
receiving one character, or when a send/receive time–out occurs, the
error is logged.
The log file name is <comerror.log> and its contents are as shown
below.
Communication error log file (file name : comerror.log)
Buffer size short
Log data Month char [ 2]
Day char [ 2]
Hours char [ 2]
Minutes char [ 2]
’1’: Send
Seconds char [ 2] ’2’: Receive
Communication type ’3’: Clear
(*1) char [ 1]
LOGHD Free char [ 1] *2 Error type

“1” : Time–out
Error type (*2) char [ 2] “11” : Line disconnected
“12” : Overrun
“13” : Framing error
“14” : Parity error
LOGCOM “21” : ISO code parity error
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7.2 The command <log.exe> simplifies the browsing of the contents of

each log file.
SIMPLE ERROR LOG
A simple help message is displayed by entering “C>log –?.”
BROWSING
The method for browsing each log file is described below.
FUNCTION
(1) Sequence error log
The information shown below is displayed by entering “C>log
–seq”, enabling sequence error logs to be browsed.
===== Log file dump [sequence.log] =====

File pointer : 40 [ 3] Data byte length [next number]
Log buff size : 2048(bype) File size
number mon day time send recv

[ 1] 04/10 20:24:53 <PRPM> <M NR>
[ 2] 04/10 20:26:02 <PTPA> <T BD>
[ 3]
Date Time Send command character string
Number Error response character string
(2) Protocol error log

–pro”, enabling protocol error logs to be browsed.
===== Log file dump [protocol.log] =====

number mon day time type pha evt err

[ 1] 4/13 17:50:24 <2: 5 2> < 5>
[ 2] 4/13 17:50:48 <2: 5 2> < 5>
[ 3] 4/19 14:54:24 <3: 0 0> < 0>
[ 4] 4/19 14:54:31 <1: 1 1> <11>
[ 5]
Date Time Error number
Number Event number
Phase number
Communication type
[1: Send, 2: Receive, 3: Intialization]
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(3) Phase trace log

–pha”, enabling phase trace logs to be browsed.
===== Log file dump [Phtrace.log] =====

number type s__ph event d__ph

[ 1] 1: 1 1 –> 2
[ 2] 1: 2 8 –> 2
[ 3] 1: 2 8 –> 2
[ 4] 1: 2 8 –> 2
[ 5]
Transferee phase number
Number Event number
Transferrer phase number
Communication type [1: Send, 2: Receive]
(4) Communication error log

–com”, enabling communication error logs to be browsed.
===== Log file dump [comerror.log] =====

number mon day time type error

[ 1] 4/10 20:24:53 <1: 11>
[ 2] 4/10 20:26:02 <2: 21>
[ 3] 4/19 14:54:31 <1: 11>
[ 4]
Date Time Error type (*1)
Number Communication type
[1: Send, 2: Receive, 3: Intialization]
*1 Error type 1 : Time–out

11 : Line disconnected
12 : Overrun
13 : Framing error
14 : Parity error
21 : ISO code parity error
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APPENDIX
B–61992E/02 APPENDIX A. CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS
A CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS
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A.1
(1) RS-232-C
FANUC Series 0 M77 (in the CNC cabinet)
(A02B–0098–J055)
MR-20RMD (male)
14 1
8 RD
15 2
9 SD H20.F
16 CD 3 Cable 1
10
17 ER 4 Host computer
11
18 DR 5
12
19 CS 6
13
20 RS 7 SG
(2) RS-422
(a) M77 (in the CNC cabinet)
MR-20RMD (male)
14 CS 1 SD
8
15 *CS 2 *SD
9 H20.F
16 3 TR Cable 2
10 RD
17 4 *TR Host computer
11 *RD
18 5 RS
12 RR
19 6 *RS
13 *RR
20 7 SG
If a synchronization reception clock is not necessary, the M77 can

also be used for the RS-422 interface.
To use the M77 for the RS-422 interface, do not wire TT (*TT)
and RT (*RT).
(b) M73 (in the CNC cabinet)
MR-20RMD (male)
14 CS 1 SD
8 TT
15 *CS 2 *SD
9 *TT H20.F
16 3 TR Cable 3
10 RD
17 4 *TR Host computer
11 *RD
18 RT 5 RS
12 RR
19 *RT 6 *RS
13 *RR
20 7 SG
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A.2
(1) RS-232-C
FANUC Series 15–A CD4 (in the CNC cabinet)
MR-20RF (female)
14 +24V 1
8 RD
15 2
9 SD
16 CD 3
10
17 SG 4
11
18 DR 5 ER
12
19 CS 6
13
20 RS 7
(2) RS-422
CD3 (in the CNC cabinet)
MR-20RM (male)
14 CS 1 SD
8 TT
15 *CS 2 *SD
9 *TT
16 3 TR
10 RD
17 4 *TR
11 *RD
18 RT 5 RS
12 RR
19 *RT 6 *RS
13 *RR
20 7 SG
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A.3
(1) RS–232C
FANUC Series 15–B RS–232C connection signal diagram
AND Series 16/18
CNC option 1 board Host computer (example)
JD5C (PCR–EV20MDT) (DBM–25S)
1 FG
1 RD 11 SD 14
2 SD
2 0V 12 0V 15
3 RD
3 DR 13 ER 16
4 RS
4 0V 14 0V 17
5 CS
5 CS 15 RS 18
6 DR
6 0V 16 0V 19
7 SG
7 CD 17 20 ER
8 CD
8 0V 18 *RD 21
9
9 19 (+24) 22
10
10 (+24V) 20 29
11
24
12
25
13
Connection between RS–232C equipment
CNC Host computer

Output SD SD
Input RD RD
RS RS
CS CS
ER ER
DR DR
CD CD
SG SG
FG FG
0V
Ground
NOTE
When CS is not used, connect CS and RS. When the IBM
PC–AT is used as the host computer, connect CS and RS
in the CNC. When DR is not used, connect DR and ER.
Always connect CD and ER.
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(2) RS–422
RS–422 connection signal diagram
CNC option 1 board Host computer (example)

JD5C (PCR–EV20MDT) (DBM–25S)
1 FG
1 RD 11 SD 20
2
2 *RD 12 *SD 21
3
3 RT 13 TT 22 *SD
4 SD
4 *RT 14 *TT 23
5
5 CS 15 RS 24 *RD
6 RD
6 *CS 16 *RS 25 *RS
7 RS
7 DM 17 TR 26 *RT
8 RT
8 0V 18 *TR 27 *CS
9 CS
9 *DM 19 (+24) 28
10
10 (+24V) 20 29 *DM
11 DM
30 *TR
12 TR
31
RS–422 does not use (+24 V). 13
32
14
33
15
34
16
35 *TT
17 TT
36
18
37
19 SG
Connection between RS–422 equipment
CNC Host computer

Output SD SD
Input RD RD
RS RS
CS CS
TR TR
DM DM
TT TT
RT RT
SG SG
FG FG
0V
Ground
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B. PARAMETERS APPENDIX B–61992E/02
B PARAMETERS
The following parameters are sent to the DNC2 system only

when the CNC is turned on. After changing any of the
parameters, turn off and on again the power switch of the CNC.
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B.1
FANUC Series 0
(UPPER ROW: Series
0–TC, LOWER ROW: #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
0051 ECLK NCKCD RSASCI PARTY STP2
Series 0–MC)
ECLK NCKCD RSASCI PARTY STP2
ECLK : Reception clock source (for RS-422 only)

0 : Internal
1 : External
When ECLK is on, the M77 connector is used.
NCKCD : Whether to check CD (signal quality detection) in the RS-232-C
0 : Check
1 : No check
RSASCI : Transmission code
0 : ISO code
1 : ASCII code
NOTE
With the Series 0, use ASCII code.
PARTY : Parity
0 : No parity check
1 : Even parity
STP2 : Number of stop bits
0: 1
1: 2
NOTE
The data length (in bits) is determined according to what is
set in RSASCI and PARTY. If both RSASCI and PARTY are
1, the data is 7 bits long. Otherwise, it is 8 bits long.
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
0055 RS42
RS42
RS42 : Interface used between the host and remote buffers

0 : RS-232-C interface
1 : RS-422 interface
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0251 Baud rate

0251
Range of data : 1 to 12 (RS-232-C) or 5 to 15 (RS-422)

If a value out of the valid range is specified, either the maximum or
minimum value is assumed. The default value is 10 (4800 bps).
Value Baud rate Value Baud rate Value Baud rate
1 50 6 300 11 9600
2 100 7 600 12 19200
3 110 8 1200 13 38400
4 150 9 2400 14 76800
5 200 10 4800 15 86400
0365 Timeout value for the no-response timer

0320
Range of data : 1 to 60 (seconds)

If a value out of the valid range is specified, either 1 or 60 is assumed. The
default value is 5 (seconds).
0366 Timeout value for the EOT signal timer

0321

0368 Maximum number of times that a prompt is made regarding an invalid

0323 transmission protocol or no-response in the data link layer
Range of data : 1 to 10 (times)

default value is 5 (times).
0369 Maximum number of times that a message is retransmitted when not

0324 acknowledged.

0370 Maximum number of characters that can be received after transmission

0325 has been stopped (CS off)
Range of data : 10 to 256 (characters)

If a value out of the valid range is specified, either 10 or 256 is assumed.
The default is 256 characters. Since the maximum value that can be set in
this parameter is 255, when 256 is to be specified, set 0.
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#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
0396 ERCODE NCKER NCKBCC
ERCODE NCKER NCKBCC
NCKBCC : Whether to check the BCC value

0 : Check
1 : No check; the BCC cannot be omitted.
NCKER : Whether to check the ER (RS-232-C)/TR (RS-422) signal
0 : Check
1 : No check
ERCODE : Error code for negative response
1 : Negative response is indicated by an error code consisting of four
hexadecimal digits.
0 : Negative response is not indicated by an error code.
When using the FANUC-created DNC2 communication program library
in the host computer, set this parameter to 1.
0490 Maximum datagram (data section) length

0490

The default value is 256 (characters).
This parameter defines a maximum packet length for DNC2 transmission.
The maximum length of a packet is the length specified by parameter
0490 plus nine characters including the first two characters, four
command characters, and the last three characters.
Packet length
DLF STX Command Data section DLE ETX BCC
2 bytes 4 bytes 80 to 256 bytes 3 bytes
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B.2
Series 15 #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
0000 ISP
(Power must be turned off and on again.)

ISP : Transmission code
0 : ISO code
1 : ASCII code
0020 Interface number for the foreground input device
0021 Interface number for the foreground output device
0022 Interface number for the background input device
0023 Interface number for the background output device
To use DNC2, set this parameter to 4.
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
5000 NCKCD PARTY RB422

RB422 : Interface used between the host and remote buffers
0 : RS-232-C
1 : RS-422
PARTY : Parity
0 : Even parity
1 : No parity check
NCKCD : Whether to check CD (signal quality detection) in the RS-232-C
0 : Check
1 : No check
NOTE
The data length (in bits) is determined according to what is
set in RSASCI and PARTY. If both RSASCI and PARTY are
1, the data is 7 bits long. Otherwise, it is 8 bits long.
5070 Minimum baud rate that causes the reception lock pulse to be supplied
from the host

Range of data : 5 to 15
If the baud rate is grater than or equal to the value specified in this
parameter, the reception clock pulse is supplied from the host. The
parameter is valid for the RS-422 interface only.
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5072 RS-422 stop bit
5082 RS-232-C stop bit

Range of data : 1 to 2
1 : 1 stop bit
2 : 2 stop bits
If the value set in the parameter is not 2, 1 is assumed.
5073 RS-422 baud rate
5083 RS-232-C baud rate

Range of data : 1 to 12 (RS-232-C) or 5 to 15 (RS-422)
If a value out of the valid range is specified, either the maximum or
minimum value is assumed. The default value is 10 (4800 bps).
1 50 6 300 11 9600
2 100 7 600 12 19200
3 110 8 1200 13 38400
4 150 9 2400 14 76800
5 200 10 4800 15 86400
5050 Timeout value for the no-response timer

5051 Timeout value for the EOT signal timer

5052 Maximum number of times that a prompt is made regarding an invalid

transmission protocol or no-response in the data link layer

5053 Maximum number of times that a message is retransmitted when not

acknowledged.

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5054 Maximum number of characters that can be received after transmission

has been stopped (CS off)

5055 Maximum datagram (data section) length

This parameter defines a maximum packet length for DNC2 transmission.
The maximum length of a packet is the length specified by parameter
5055 plus nine characters including the first two characters, four
command characters, and the last three characters.
Packet length
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
5056 PCDAT ERCODE NCKER NCKBCC
NCKBCC : Whether to check the BCC value

0 : Check
1 : No check; the BCC cannot be omitted.
NCKER : Whether to check the ER (RS-232-C)/TR (RS-422) signal
0 : Check
1 : No check
ERCODE : Error code for negative response
0 : Negative response is not indicated by an error code.
1 : Negative response is indicated by an error code consisting of four
hexadecimal digits.
When using the FANUC-created DNC2 communication program library
in the host computer, set this parameter to 1.
PCDAT : For PMC–NA, PMC data is read and written with:
0 : Address specification type.
1 : Data number specification type.
For PMC–NB/NB2, the data number specification type is always used
regardless of the setting of this parameter.
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B.3
FANUC Series The following parameters are transferred to the DNC2 system
16/18/21 only when the CNC is turned on. Therefore, when these
parameter values have been changed, the power to the CNC
must be turned off, then back on.
0020 I/O channel : I/O unit selection
When DNC2 is to be used, set 10 in this parameter.
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
0131 ASI SB2
SB2 : The number of stop bits is:

0 : 1 bit.
1 : 2 bits.
ASI : Code used for data input is:
0 : ISO code.
1 : ASCII code.
NOTE
Use ASCII code.
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
0134 CLK NCD PRY
PRY : The parity bit is:

0 : Not used.
1 : Used (even parity).
NCD : The CD (signal quality detection) signal (RS–232C only) is:
0 : Checked.
1 : Not checked.
CLK : The baud rate clock (RS–422 only) is:
0 : The internal clock.
1 : The external clock.
NOTE
The data bit length is determined depending on the RSASC
and PARTY settings. If RSASC and PARTY are both set to
1, the 7–bit length is used. In other cases, the 8–bit length
is used.
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
0135 R42
R42 : As the interface:

0 : The RS–232C interface is used.
1 : The RS–422 interface is used.
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#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
0140 ECD NCE BCC
BCC : The BCC value is:

0 : Checked.
1 : Not checked. (BCC itself cannot be omitted.)
NCE : The ER (RS–232C)/TR (RS–422) signal is:
0 : Checked.
1 : Not checked.
ECD : Error code for negative acknowledgment
0 : No error code is added to negative acknowledgment.
1 : A 4–digit hexadecimal error code is added to negative
acknowledgment.
When using the DNC2 communication library, developed specifically by
FANUC for the host computer, this parameter must always be set to 1.
0133 Baud rate
Valid data range : 1 to 12 (RS–232C), 5 to 15 (RS–422)

If a value that falls outside the valid data range is specified, the maximum
or minimum value is set. The default is 10. (4800 bps).
1 50 6 300 11 9600
2 100 7 600 12 19200
3 110 8 1200 13 38400
4 150 9 2400 14 76800
5 200 10 4800 15 86400
0143 Timeout value of the timer used to check for a response from the host
Valid data range : 1 to 60 seconds

If a value that falls outside the valid range is specified, 1 or 60 is assumed.
The default is 5 seconds.
0144 Timeout value of the timer used to check for the EOT signal from the host
Valid data range : 1 to 60 seconds

The default is 5 seconds.
0146 Maximum allowable number of times a demand is made in the case of

invalid protocol or no–response state in the data link layer
Valid data range : 1 to 10

The default is 5 times.
0147 Maximum allowable number of times a message is resent in response to NAK
Valid data range : 1 to 10

The default is 3 times.
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0148 Maximum number of characters that can be received after send stop processing (CS off)
Valid data range : 10 to 255 characters

If a value that falls outside the valid range is specified, 10 or 255 is
assumed. The default is 256 characters.
0149 Maximum length of datagram (data section)
Valid data range : 80 to 256 characters

If a value that falls outside the valid range is specified, 80 or 255 is
assumed. The default is 256 characters.
In DNC2 sending, the maximum packet length is defined by this
parameter.
The maximum packet length is the setting in [No. 0149] plus nine
characters (the sum of the first two characters, the four characters in the
command section, and the last three characters).
Packet length
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C. DATA LINK LAYER MATRIX APPENDIX B–61992E/02
C DATA LINK LAYER MATRIX
Event Received Received Received Received Received

Trns req. Trns end Received ENQ Time Out
DLE “0” “1” NAK ELSE
Matrix state A B C D E F G H I
IDLE state 0 send ENQ – send DLE0 ignore –
Na, Nb, Nc=0 data same to D same to D same to D same to D
2 7 0
wait ENQ 1 – – send DLE0 retry
state Na, Nb, Nc=0 over same to D same to D same to D same to D
(Host only) Nb
Nb
7 1 0 0
wait 2 – – CNC HOST retry to wait send retry to IDLE
DLE send to wait over “0” ENQ over same to E state same to E same to E
state ENQ ENQ
(DLE0) Na Na
– 2 1 0 3 2 0 0
T wait 3 – – CNC HOST retry send retry start transmitt send retry
R F0G send to wait over ENQ over Na, Nb, Nc=0 EOT over same to D same to D same to D
A state ENQ ENQ ENQ
N Nb Nb Nb
S 2 1 0 2 0 4 2 1
M transmit- 4 – to DLE wait evaluate after transmitting is completed –
I ting
T state 5 4
T
I wait 5 – – send retry to wait retry
N DLE ENQ over “1” same to C same to C over same to C same to C
G state Na Nc
(DLE1) 5 0 6 4 0
wait 6 – – send retry retry send EOT
“1” ENQ over same to C over (normal) same to E same to C same to C Ta
state Na Nc
5 0 4 0 0
A B A, B : Process Na : Retry counter A Ta : No response timer

m, n: Matrix state number to be changed Nb : Retry counter B Tb : EOT timer
n m Nc : NAK counter
Event Received Recv. Recv. Recv. Recv. Recv. Recv.

Trns req. Trns end Time Out
ENQ DLE STX ETX BCC EOT ELSE
Matrix state A B C D E F G H I J
wait 7 – – send retry to STX –
DLE DLE0 over wait same to C same to C same to C same to C same to C Ta
state Na
(DLE STX) 7 0 8
wait 8 – – send retry to DLE –
STX DLE0 over same to C wait same to C same to C same to C same to C Ta
state Nb
7 0 9
wait 9 – – Regard as text to ETX – send retry
R DLE wait same to C same to C same to C same to C DLE0 over
E state Ta, Nb
C (DLE ETX)
E 9 10 7 0
I wait 10 – – Regard as text to BCC – send retry
V ETX same to C same to C wait same to C same to C DLE0 over
I state Ta, Nb
N
G 9 11 7 0
wait 11 – – BCC valid : send DLE1 BCC invalid : 7 send retry
BCC DLE0 over
state to EOT wait send NAK retry over Nc Ta, Nc
12 7 0 7 0
wait 12 – send retry – to to IDLE
EOT DLE1 over same to C same to C same to C IDLE same to C Tb
state
12 0 0 0
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B–61992E/02 APPENDIX D. APPLICATION LAYER MATRIX
D APPLICATION LAYER MATRIX
1. PT**/LIPM type
Event Receive Received Received Recv. Recv. Recv. Recv. Recv. Recv. Recv. Recv. Recv. CNC Datalink
R **/
req. PT**/LIPM T NB DIPM M OK M NR T NP T BD M RR M RT T FD else reset error
Matrix
state A B C D E F G H I J K L M N
IDLE state 0 PT ** M RT M NR/ No
send send T NP T BD send opera- T BD send No operation
send tion
3 1 0 0 0 0 0
T NB wait 1 – T BD R **/ T FD to T BD to
send DIPM send IDLE send IDLE
send same to B same to B
0 1 2 0 0 0
M OK wait 2 – T BD to to T BD to
send IDLE IDLE send IDLE
same to B same to B same to B
0 0 0 0 0
M RT wait 3 – T BD to to to T NB T BD to
send IDLE IDLE IDLE send send IDLE
same to B same same to B
0 0 0 0 to B 4 0 0
4 – T BD T NB to to M OK T BD to
R ** wait send send IDLE IDLE send send IDLE
same to B same to B same to B same
0 4 0 0 0 to B 0 0
A B A, B : Process
m, n: Matrix state number to be changed
n m
2. PR** type
Event Send CNC Datalink
PT**/LIPM T NB R ** M OK M NR T NP T BD M RR M RT T FD else
req. reset error
Matrix
state A B C D E F G H I J K 0 M N
IDLE state 0 PR ** M PR M NR No
send send M NP T BD send opera- T BD send No operation
send tion
2 1 0 0 0 0 0
R ** wait 1 – T BD T NB to to M OK T BD to
send send IDLE IDLE send same send IDLE
same to B same to B same to B to B
0 1 0 0 0 0 0
M RR wait 2 – T BD to to PR ** T BD to
send IDLE same IDLE send send IDLE
same to B to B same to B
0 0 0 3 0 0
T NB wait 3 – T BD R ** T FD to T BD to
send send send IDLE send IDLE
same to B same to B
0 3 4 0 0 0
M OK wait 4 – T BD to to T BD to
send IDLE IDLE send IDLE
0 0 0 0 0
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D. APPLICATION LAYER MATRIX APPENDIX B–61992E/02
3. T** type
Event Send CNC Datalink
T ** R ** M OK M NR T NP T BD else
Req. reset error
Matrix
state A B C D E F G H I J
IDLE state 0 T ** R ** M NR/ No T BD
send send T NP T BD send operation send No operation
send
2 1 0 0 0 0 0
M OK wait 1 – T BD to to to T BD to
send IDLE IDLE IDLE send IDLE
0 0 0 0 0 0
R ** wait 2 – T BD M OK M NR to T BD to
send send send IDLE send IDLE
same to B same to B
0 0 0 0 0 0
4. M**/R** type
Event Send M ** /MCRM CNC Datalink
M NR M NP T BD else
Req. R ** reset error
Matrix
state A B C D E F G H
IDLE state 0 R ** / M OK M NR T BD send T BD send No T BD No operation
M ** send M NP operation send
send send
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M OK wait 1 – T BD normal normal to T BD to
send to to IDLE same to B send IDLE
IDLE IDLE
0 0 0 0 0 0
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E ALARM MESSAGES
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E. ALARM MESSAGES APPENDIX B–61992E/02
E.1
E.1 Alarm Messages for Series 0
Series 0
Code Message Description Remark
BP/S 071 BP/S 071 alarm A program specified to be deleted or
uploaded was not found.
BP/S 073 BP/S 073 alarm There is a program with the same name as
a program specified to be downloaded.
BP/S 086 BP/S 086 alarm Errors that disable communication Note
(1) Parity error
(2) Flaming error
(3) Overrun error
(4) CD (signal quality detection) low
(5) DR/TR signal low
NOTE
Recovery from this error can be done by turning off and on
again the ER/TR signal in the host computer or turning off
the power to the CNC.
E.2
E.2 Alarm Messages for Series 15
Series 15
Code Message Description Remark
SR 960 MAP file transmission error A communication error occurred on Note
(channel 1) channel 1.
a) The operator or the host com-
puter discontinued transmis-
sion.
b) Errors that disable commu-
nication
(1) Parity error
(2) Flaming error
(3) Overrun error
(4) CD (signal quality detec-
tion) low
(5) DR/TR signal low
SR 970 MAP file transmission error Same as above
(channel 2)
NOTE
Recovery from this error can be done by turning off and on
again the ER/TR signal in the host computer or turning off
the power to the CNC.
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F. ERROR CODES DETAILING
B–61992E/02 APPENDIX NEFATIVE RESPONSE
F ERROR CODES DETAILING NEGATIVE RESPONSE
Fig.F Error Codes Detailing Negative Response (1/2)
Error code Meaning Remark

FEBAH–046H Command syntax error T_ER
FFB9H–047H Command exchange sequence error M_BD
FFCEH–032H Negative program number other than =9999 M_NR
FFCDH–033H Program number format error N_NR
FFCCH–034H Specified axis has not been mounted. M_NR
FFCBH–035H Too many data items were requested. M_NR
FFCAH–036H No data item can be read. M_NR
FFC9H–037H Invalid axis command M_NR
FFC6H–03AH A request is being processed. T_BD
FFC5H–03BH A request is being canceled. T_BD
FF00H–100H The CNC makes an interrupt request. T_BD
FDFFH–201H Timeout M_NP
FDFEH–202H Channel busy M_NP
FDFDH–203H Data remaining M_NP
FDFCH–204H Incorrect file name T_BD
FDFBH–205H Open request rejected M_NP
FDFAH–206H Edit request rejected M_NP
FDF9H–207H CNC busy M_NP
FC0CH–3F4H A specified file was not found. M_NR
FC0BH–3F5H A warning occurred during selection of a file. T_NP
FC0AH–3F6H Start request rejected M_NP
FC09H–3F7H Not in auto mode M_NP
FC08H–3F8H File selection request rejected M_NP
FC07H–3F9H File deletion request rejected M_NP
FC06H–3FAH File protected M_NP
FC05H–3FBH File deletion request rejected, or warning occurred dur- M_NP
ing file deletion.
FC04H–3FCH Editing request rejected M_NP
FC03H–3FDH Directory not found T_NP
FC02H–3FEH Directory read request rejected T_NP
FC01H–3FFH Invalid directory or file name T_BD
FBA8H–458H Window library error M_NP
FBA7H–459H Command not executable M_NP
FBA6H–45AH Invalid function code T_BD
FBA5H–45BH Invalid major data classification M_NR
FBA4H–45CH Invalid medium data classification M_NR
FBA3H–45DH Invalid minor data classification M_NR
FBA2H–45EH Invalid data length T_BD
FBA1H–45FH Invalid data type T_BD
FBA0H–460H Invalid data M_NP
FB9FH–461H Miscellaneous command errors M_NP
FB9EH–462H No option M_NP
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F. ERROR CODES DETAILING
F. NEFATIVE RESPONSE APPENDIX B–61992E/02
Fig.F Error Codes Detailing Negative Response (2/2)
Error code Meaning Remark

FB9DH–463H File not found M_NR
FB9CH–464H File protected M_NP
FB9BH–465H No directory space M_NP
FB9AH–466H Insufficient memory space M_NP
FB99H–467H Read disabled T_NP
FB98H–468H Write disabled M_NP
FB97H–469H Write failed T_BD
FB96H–46AH Read failed T_BD
FB95H–46BH Device inoperable M_NP
FB94H–46CH System not ready M_NP
FB93H–46DH Invalid status M_NP
FB92H–46EH Data mismatch T_BD
FB46H–4BAH No extended window option M_NP
FB45H–4BBH Miscellaneous errors M_IL
F62DH–9D3H Write protected M_NP
F62CH–9D4H Protect key locked M_NP
F62BH–9D5H Invalid mode M_NP
F62AH–9D6H Invalid address M_NP
F629H–9D7H Data outside valid range M_NP
F628H–9D8H Too many digits M_NP
F627H–9D9H Start disabled M_NP
F626H–9DAH Input of this parameter is inhibited. M_NP
F625H–9DBH Data not found M_NR
F624H–9DCH Background editing in progress M_NP
F623H–9DDH External I/O unit channel being used M_NP
F622H–9DEH No program selected M_NP
F621H–9DFH Editing impossible M_NP
F620H–9E0H System error M_NP
F61FH–9E1H A program already exists. M_NR
F61EH–9E2H Insufficient memory area T_BD
F61DH–9E3H Not in emergency stop state M_NP
F61CH–9E4H Already being used M_NP
F61BH–9E5H Too many programs M_NP
F61AH–9E6H Outside valid range M_NP
F619H–9E7H Editing of this word not allowed M_NP
F618H–9E8H No program number M_NP
F617H–9E9H Command rejected M_NP
F616H–9EAH Running program M_NP
F615H–9EBH Program not allowed to be displayed M_NP
F614H–9ECH No option found M_NP
F60BH–9F5H Data missing M_NP
F606H–9FAH Background editing rejected M_NP
F605H–9FBH Parameter setting error M_NP
F604H–9FCH Background NC status error M_NP
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B–61992E/02 APPENDIX G. MAINTENANCE
G MAINTENANCE
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G. MAINTENANCE APPENDIX B–61992E/02
G.1 The arrangement of the LEDs is as shown on the right (the door open).
The following table lists the meanings of the LED indications.
DESCRIPTIONS OF
INDICATION BY LEDS
0 f f 3
(Series 15–A) 1 f f 2
G.1.1 When the LEDs are blinking or remain off, they indicate system errors.
Blinking LED The system errors can normally be eliminated by turning the power off
and on again. In some cases, error recovery requires hardware
Indications replacement.
G.1.1 Errors Indicated by Blinking LEDs
LED
No. Meaning Code Message
indication
f f An NMI occurred in a module other than the
1 f f remote buffer. F No
F f
2 f f RAM parity error E Yes
f f
3 F f F-BUS error D Yes
F f
4 F f ROM parity error C No
f f Invalid interrupt
5 f F An interrupt occurred when should not. B Yes
F f
6 f F Error on the ID of a remote buffer PCB A No
f f
7 F F RAM collation error 9 No
F f
8 F F Not used 8 ––
f F
9 f f DNC2 software error 7 No
F ... Off
f ... On
If the LEDs are on or off with one of the patterns listed above, check the
information described below using the CNC diagnostic menu and report
it to the maintenance personnel: Four words at addresses 46003FEF to
46003FEB (selected from among addresses 46003F80H [46003F00H]
and on) displayed on the screen using INP-NO; enclosed in brackets are
the addresses that can be displayed on a 14-inch CRT screen.
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G.1.2 When the LEDs light steadily or remain off, they indicate the state (not
Nonblinking LED abnormal state) of the remote buffer.
Indications G.1.2 LED Indications and Their Meanings
LED
No. Meaning Code Message
indication
f f The remote buffer CPU is at halt, immedi-
1 f f ately after power is applied. F
f F CIRR#15=1 wait;
2 F F Common Resource Irt. request awaited 1
F F CIRR#15=0 wait after the remote buffer SFT

3 f F has been initialized 2
CNC’s PWN#2=1 wait after the remote

f F buffer module has been initialized; for all
4 f F 3
modules, completion of MDL setting
awaited.
F F CIRR#15=1 wait;
5 F f completion of IPL awaited 4
CIRR#15=0 wait after remote buffer’s

f F PWN#3 = 1; for all modules, completion of
6 F f 5
MDL setting awaited
F F
7 f f Wait for a request (command) from the CNC 6
f F
8 f f DNC2 software is ready. 7
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G.2 Incase of Series 15–A, the following table lists the system error messages
related to the remote buffer.
SYSTEM ERROR
MESSAGES G.2 LED Indications and Their Meanings
(Series 15–A)
LED
Code Meaning Message
indication
RAM parity error occurred.
LH ... L : Even address
F f H : Odd address
f f E RAM PARITY LH (000aaaaa)
aaaaa Address (next com-
mand) detected when
the error occurred
F-BUS error occurred.
f f aaaaa Address (next com-
F f D BUS ERROR (000aaaaa)
mand) detected when
the error occurred
Invalid interrupt occurred.
f f UNDEFINED IRT 00n 000n... Type of the interrupt
f F B (000aaaaa) aaaaa Address (next com-
mand) detected when
the error occurred
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G.3 The Series 15–B has LEDs arranged as shown in the figure on the right
(as viewed with the door open). LEDs 3 and 4 are used for DNC2.
LED INDICATORS Immediately after the power is turned on, LEDs 3 and 4 both light while
(Series 15–B) the DNC2 CPU is stopped; then, these LEDs normally go off.
OPT1
1 2 3 4
STATUS
The following LED states indicate system errors. Such errors cannot be
recovered unless the power is turned off then back on. Some errors require
hardware replacement.
LED status Internal
No. Meaning Message
No.3 No.4 code
1 On Blink NMI is generated in a module 8F Not
other than DNC2. provided
2 Blink On RAM parity error 8E Provided
3 Blink Blink F–bus error 8D Provided
4 Blink Off ROM parity error 8C Provided
5 Off Blink RAM check error 89 Provided
6 Blink Off This state may indicate the fol- 87 Provided

lowing problems. To determine 88
the problem, see the message 8A
Off Blink displayed on the CRT screen. 8B
a) DNC2 printed circuit board
failure
LEDs 3 and 4 blink <<Applicable to version B and
alternately. later printed circuit boards>>
b) Invalid interrupt (An illegal
interrupt is generated.)
c) DNC2 software error
For details of the messages, see Appendix G.4.

If any of the above LED states is observed, record the four words
(46800004 to 4680000B) on from the CNC diagnostic screen, and contact
FANUC.
NOTE
DNC2 RAM ranges from 800000H to 8FFFFFH. Do not try
to display 46900000 and subsequent memory locations.
Otherwise, a system error occurs.
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G.4 With the Series 15–B, the system error messages related to DNC2 are
explained below.
SYSTEM ERROR
Internal
MESSAGES code
Message Meaning
(Series 15–B) 8E RAM PARITY HL (00aaaaaa) RAM parity error occurred.
LH... L : Even–numbered address
H : Odd–numbered address
aaaaaa Execution address when
the error occurred (next
instruction)
8D BUS ERROR (00aaaaaa) F–bus error occurred.
aaaaaa...Execution address when
the error occurred (next
instruction)
8C DNC2 ROM PARITY ERROR ROM parity error occurred.
8B UNDEF IRT 00nn (00aaaaaa) Invalid interrupt was generated.
ERR–CODE : cccc 00nn... Interrupt type
aaaaaa...Execution address when
the error occurred
cccc... Error code
8A DNC2 PCB HARD ERROR Problem occurred in DNC2 printed cir-
(diimage) cuit board version B or later.
diimage...Status of 7000n4h in com
munication space
89 DNC2 RAM TEST ERROR RAM check error occurred.
(seg : addr) seg... Error segment
addr... Error address
88 DNC2 SOFT ERROR (id : ee : aaaa) DNC2 software error occurred.
87 id... Error type
ee... Error internal code
aaaa... Execution address when the
error occurred (next instruc
tion)
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G.5
TROUBLESHOOTING
G.5.1
MAP Log Messages
G.5.1.1 Datagram communication is always recorded in the log buffer area. The
Log messages most recent 500 characters recorded in the log area are displayed on the
CNC MAP log message screen. Figure G.5.1.1 shows a log message
display. This function is supported only by the Series 15.
MAP LOG MESSAGE
PRPM | M RR | R PM | T NB | R PM | T NB | R PM | T NB | T FD | M OK | LIPM |
M RT | T NB | DIPM | T NB | T FD | M OK |
Last datagram exchanged
Fig.G.5.1.1 Log Display
G.5.1.2 There are three log message formats. Each log message is separated by
Log message format ASCII character “ | ”. The meaning of the messages in each format is as
follows:
1) <CCCC> :
CCCC Command section of datagram
2) <NNNN0Xeeee>:
NNNN Negative response (datagram command section)
eeee Error code (See Appendix F.)
3) <Ennn0Xssdd>:
Ennn Data link layer error code
See Table G.3.1.2.
ssdd Details of the error
ss : Status of the data link layer matrix
dd : Error data
G.5.1.2 Error codes
Error Details (0xssdd)
Explanation
code Status (ss) Error data (dd)
E002 0, 1, 2, 3 Error code of com- Communication line disconnection
5, 6, 7, 8 munication error
9, A, B, C
E009 2, 3, 5, 6 00 Retry limit reached due to timeout
7, 8, 9, A
B
E00C 0, 1, 2, 3 Invalid TCC(*1) Retry limit reached due to reception of
5, 6, 7, 8 invalid character
C
E010 5, 6, B Error code Retry limit reached due to NAK or DLE0
5 : “NAK” Retry limit reached due to checksum error
6 : “NAK” | “DLFO”
B : “BCC”
E011 B 00 Wait for BCC
E014 C Invalid TCC(*1) Retry limit reached due to reception of
invalid character during wait for EOT
*1 TCC stands for Transmission Control Character.
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G.5.2
Troubleshooting
No. Symptom Check procedure

1. Commands cannot start operation. Troubleshoot according to the following procedure.
A prerequisite for normal operation is that the following parame- a) Check whether the LED indication pattern is No. 8 described
ters have been set correctly. in G.1.2.
(1) Baud rate b) Check the MAP log message.
(2) Stop bits (1 or 2) If no log message is displayed, check whether:
(3) External clock baud rate (1) Parameters have been set.
(4) Parity (no parity or even parity) (2) The power was turned off and on again after the parame-
(5) Transmission code (ASCII/ISO) ters were changed.
(6) Interface (RS-232-C/RS-422) (3) The communication is in a satisfactory condition.
(7) Maximum datagram length If a log message is displayed, perform the following:
(8) Interface number (1) Eliminate the cause of error Ennnn0Xssdd (if displayed).
Series 0 : I/O=10 (2) If a command exchange sequence has not been com-
Series 15: No. 20, 21, 22, 23=4 pleted, check which device is the requester or the
(Note) If a parameter value is out of the valid range, the responder.
default value is used. Check the default value for each device.
2. Operation was discontinued halfway through. Perform the same check as No.1 except for checking of param-
eters.
3. Alarm SR960/070 (Series 15) or BP/S86 (Series 0/16/18/21) Check the following:
occurred. a) Communication cable and connectors
b) Flaming or overrun error
(1) Baud rate mismatch
(2) Improper stop bit setting
(3) CD (signal quality detection) is off (RS-232-C only).
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H. MODAL DATA AND CORRESPONDING
B–61992E/02 APPENDIX INTERNAL CODES
H MODAL DATA AND CORRESPONDING INTERNAL CODES
Groupp G code Internal code Groupp G code Internal code

(gg) Machining center Lathe (system B) (vv) (gg) Machining center Lathe (system B) (vv)
1 G00 G00 0 10 G98 G98 1
G01 G01 1 G99 G99 0
G02 G02 2
G03 G03 3 11 G50 ––– 0
G33 G33 4 G51 ––– 1
––– G77 8
––– G78 9 12 G66 G66 1
––– G79 10 G66.1 G66.1 2
G67 G67 0
2 G17 G97 0
G18 G96 1 13 G96 G68 1
G19 ––– 2 G97 G69 0
3 G90 G90 0 14 G54 G54 0

G91 G91 1 G55 G55 1
G56 G56 2
4 G22 G22 0 G57 G57 3
G23 G23 1 G58 G58 4
G59 G59 5
5 G93 ––– 2
G94 G94 0 15 G61 G61 1
G95 G95 1 G62 G62 2
G63 ––– 3
6 G20 G20 1 G64 G64 0
G21 G21 0
16 G68 G18 1
7 G40 G40 0 G69 G17 0
G41 G41 1 ––– G19 2
G42 G42 2
17 G15 ––– 0
8 G43 ––– 1 G16 ––– 1
G44 ––– 2
G49 ––– 0 18 G50.1 G50.1 0
G51.1 G51.1 1
9 G73 G83.1 10
G74 G84.1 11
G76 G86.1 12 Note)) With lathe machines, the same G code is output ffor the
corresponding G codes of individual systems.
systems
G80 G80 0
G81 G81 1
G82 G82 2
G83 G83 3
G84 G84 4
G85 G85 5
G86 G86 6
G87 G87 7
G88 G88 8
G89 G89 9
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I. COMMUNICATION PARAMETER
I. STRUCTURE APPENDIX B–61992E/02
I COMMUNICATION PARAMETER STRUCTURE
The following diagram shows the initial values and other valid values for
the communication parameters such as communication speed, parity, and
timeout in the system parameter table <sys_table>. The initial values
are enclosed in braces.
The parameter settings described here must coincide with those in the
CNC.
COMPARAM
Communication interface [ 1]: RS-232C
1: 1200, 2: 2400,
Communication speed [3]: 4800, 4: 9600
Data length [ 1]: 7 bits, 2: 8 bits
Parity 1: None, [2]: Even
Stop bits [ 1]: 1 bits, 2: 2 bits
Code [ 1]: ASCII, 2: ISO

SYSTBL sys_table
Retry counter [times] [ 5]
Communication
parameters for port 0 EOT retry counter [times] [ 5]
Communication
NAK retry counter [times] [ 3]
parameters for port 1
Communication Timeout value [seconds] [ 5]

parameters for port 2
EOT timeout value [seconds] [ 5]
Communication
parameters for port 3 ENQ no–response time [s] [10]: Timeout value after ENQ call
Maximum text data [256]

length bytes LOGDEF
Sequence error log Log on/off switch [ 0]: Off, 1: On
Log buffer size [2048] bytes

Protocol error log
Phase trace log
Communication
error log
NOTE
In the communication library provided by FANUC, the
maximum transmission speed is 9600 bps.
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I. COMMUNICATION PARAMETER
B–61992E/02 APPENDIX STRUCTURE
typedef struct {
COMPARAM port[4];
short len;
LOGDEF seqlog;
LOGDEF prolog;
LOGDEF phalog;
LOGDEF comlog;
} SYSTBL;
typedef struct { typedef struct {

char type; short sw;
char speed; short size;
char len; } LOGDEF;
char parity;
char stop;
char code;
short retry;
short eotrty;
short nakrty;
short tmout;
short eotout;
short enqout;
} COMPARAM;
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J. ERROR CODES APPENDIX B–61992E/02
J ERROR CODES
(1) Error numbers 0FFFFh to 0FFCFh (absolute values 1 to 49)

Code Name Description
0FFFFh Communication error Error related to communication.
0FFFEh File open error A specified file was not found.
0FFFDh File read error A specified file cannot be read from, for example,
because the disk is damaged.
0FFFCh File write error A specified file cannot be written to, for example,
because there is no free space.
0FFF0h Sequence error A received command has not been defined in the pro-
tocol.
0FFFBh Error upon reception When M_NR was received from the CNC, there was
of negative acknowl- no error number, or the error number was abnormal.
edgment
0FFFAh Abnormal number When M_NP was received from the CNC, there was
no error number, or the error number was abnormal.
0FFF9h When T_NP was received from the CNC, there was
0FFF1h When T_BD was received from the CNC, there was
0FFEFh When T_FD was received from the CNC, there was
0FFEEh When M_ER was received from the CNC, there was
0FFEDh When M_IL was received from the CNC, there was no
error number, or the error number was abnormal.
0FFEB Syntax error of datagram received from the CNC
(2) Error numbers 0FFCFh and on (absolute values 50 and on)

See descriptions on error codes for negative response in Appendix F.
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B–61992E/02 APPENDIX K. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
K DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
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K. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM APPENDIX B–61992E/02
K.1 This demonstration program is supplied as a sample program of the

communication library. This program uses several communication
OUTLINE OF library functions (the downloading, program deletion, and PMC data
FUNCTIONS read/write functions) to perform simple schedule operation in memory
mode.
Since the program requires the Series 0–MC and a special ladder, merely
executing the program on the supplied floppy disk does not allow
functions 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 in the command list to be performed correctly.
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K.2
PREPARATION
K.2.1 Copy the following files and the communication program library to the
Files directory where you are going to compile the program.
No. File Outline of function
1 DEMO_MAN.C Main routine of the demonstration program
2 D2_DEMO.C Subfunctions of the demonstration program
3 D2_UTL98.C Machine-dependent utility routines (for NEC PC-9801) in
the demonstration program
4 D2_UTIBM.C Machine-dependent utility routines (for IBN PC) in the
demonstration program
5 D2DTGLB.C Message tables for the demonstration program
6 D2DTEXT.H Header file (external message table declarations) for the
demonstration program
7 D2_DEMO.H Header file (constant declarations) for the demonstration
program
8 D2_GLB.H Header file (function prototype declarations) for the dem-
onstration program
9 D2_PRT.H Header file (external function definitions) for the demon-
stration program
10 DNC2DEF.H Header file (communication package functions and type
declarations) for the demonstration program
11 DNC2SYS.CFG File containing communication parameter settings
K.2.2
Compiling and Linking (1) Preparation
Set up environment variables while referring to setting of
Programs environment variables described in III–3.3.
(2) Compiling and linking
The communication program library contains makefiles for
MAKE.EXE supplied together with the MS-C compiler. Compile
your program using a makefile designed for your computer.
Makefile for IBM PC : IBM_DEMO.MAK
Makefile for NEC PC-98 : 98_DEMO.MAK
Makefile for Fujitsu FMR : FMR_DEMO.MAK
For the IBM PC, enter:
C>MAKE IBM_DEMO.MAK
An executable file will be generated automatically.
The executable file names are:
DEMOIBM.EXE for IBM PC
DEMO98.EXE for NEC PC-98
DEMOFMR.EXE for Fujitsu FMR
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K.2.3 When the demonstration program is activated, it automatically sets the

Setting the communication parameters as defined in DNC2SYS.CFG.
The user can change the communication parameter settings in
Communication DNC2SYS.CFG using a text editor. Any information other than
Parameters parameter settings in DNC2SYS.CFG may not be changed, however. Be
careful especially on the character strings, such as HspeedI, in the
beginning. Changing them may hamper normal operation.
The details of the contents of the file are as follows:
(1) How to set the DNC2 system communication parameters
port=0 : Indicates that the following settings belong to port 0.
To generate the parameters for port 1, duplicate all
information from Hport = ...I to HEOT timeout timeI.
type=1 : Communication interface (RS-232-C) cannot be
changed.
speed=3 : Specifies communication speed by number.
1 : 1200bps
2 : 2400bps
3 : 4800bps
4 : 9600bps
Number 1 means a data signal speed of 1200bps.
Select a number from among those listed above that
meets your data communication requirements.
char=1 : Specifies the length of a data character.
1 : 7 bits
2 : 8 bits
Number 1 means the data character is 7 bits long.
Select number 1 or 2 whichever meets your
requirements.
parity=2 : Specifies parity by number.
1 : None
2 : Even
Number 1 means no parity bit is used.
Number 2 specifies even parity.
requirements.
stop bit=1 : Specifies the number of stop bits by number
1 : 1 bit
2 : 2 bits
Number 1 means one bit is used to indicate the end of a
transmitted character.
requirements.
code=1 : Specifies a character coding system used by the NC
equipment.
1 : ASCII
2 : ISO
Number 1 means ASCII.
requirements.
EOT retry count=5 : Specifies the EOT retry count by value.
A value of 0 means retry is repeated infinitely.
NAK retry count=3 : Specifies the NAK retry count by value.
retry count=5 : Specifies the retry count by value.
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timeout time=5 : Specifies timeout interval (seconds) by value.

A value of 0 means timeout will not occur.
EOT timeout=5 : Specifies the EOT timeout (seconds) by value.
A value of 0 means timeout will not occur.
(2) How to set the maximum text data length for the data link layer
Text max lenth=256 : Specifies the maximum text data length for the
data link layer by value (80 to 256).
(3) How to set up log conditions
To change log conditions, modify values set in the log setting section.
log sequence error : Sequence error log
See the descriptions below for how to set the
parameters.
log protocol error : Protocol error log
parameters.
log phase trace : Phase trace log
parameters.
log communication error : Communication error log
See the descriptions below for how to
set the parameters.
switch=0 : Specifies by number whether to turn the log switch on
or off.
0 : Not logging
1 : Logging
Number 0 disables logging.
Number 1 enables logging.
This is an option for program debugging.
It should not be used for other purposes.
buff size=2048 : Specifies the maximum log file size in bytes.
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K.3
OVERVIEW OF
OPERATIONS
K.3.1 After making sure that the executable file containing the demonstration
Starting and Exiting program (DEMOIBM.EXE or DEMO98.EXE) and the communication
parameter file (DNC2SYS.CFG) are on the current directory, activate the
the Demonstration executable file.
Program
Example) C>DEMOIBM
After a while, the menu appears and command entry is enabled.

To exit the demonstration program, select 10 : End on the command entry
menu. If machining is in progress, press the ESC key to display the menu,
and select 5 : Stop to stop machining. Then, select 10 : End.
K.3.2
Commands No. Command Summary Remark
1 Set new program Registers a program. Invalid during machining
2 Edit program Makes changes regarding a Invalid during machining
registered program.
3 Delete program Deletes a registered program. Invalid during machining
4 Start Starts machining.
5 Stop Stops machining.
6 Continue Resumes machining Valid only during machining
7 Upload Uploads a program. Invalid during machining
8 Read PMC data Reads PMC data.
9 Write PMC data Writes PMC data.
10 End Ends demonstration.
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K.3.3
Operating Procedure (1) Immediately after the demonstration program is started, the
command entry menu appears (see K.4.2). When machining is in
progress, pressing the ESC key causes the program to wait for
command entry.
(2) When the program is in command entry mode, register as many
programs as necessary.
(3) If a program name or other information you entered is incorrect,
correct it using the Edit program command. To delete a registered
program, use the Delete program command.
(4) After all necessary programs have been registered, select the Start
command to trigger machining. This causes the programs to be
downloaded in sequence they were registered.
(5) When a program ends running (always monitored by the Read PMC
data command), it is deleted from the NC memory, and the next
program is downloaded to start machining.
(6) To discontinue machining, press the ESC key to place the program
in command entry mode. Then select the Stop command.
(7) To read out the parameters during machining, press the ESC key to
place the program in command entry mode. Then, select the Read
PMC data command. To resume machining, select the Continue
command.
Demonstration program
Command entry mode
Register programs
Error
No
related to program
registration?
Yes
Select Edit program command
Select Start command
No Machining
to be discontinued?
Yes
Select Stop command
Yes
Machining to be resumed?
No
End
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K.3.4
Machining Procedure (1) Select the Start command. The lowest-numbered registered program
is downloaded to the NCC.
(2) After the program is downloaded, start it and wait for it to end.
(3) When the end of program execution is detected, the program is
restarted and executed as many times as specified (repetition count).
(4) After the program is executed a specified number of times, it is
deleted from the NC, and the next program is downloaded.
(5) Steps 2 to 4 are repeated.
Start of machining
Delete program from NC
Download program to NC
Start program
No
Program ended?
Yes
No Repeated
a specified number
of times?
Yes
Prepare for next program
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K.4
MENU LAYOUT
K.4.1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Main Menu Format 12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
1
2 DNC2 Demonstration Program by GE FANUC LTD.
3
4 program 9 : 1:
5
6
7
8 Current program data display area 2:
9 Registered-progr
10 am display area
11
12
13
3:
14
15
16
17 4:
18
19
20
21
22 Command entry/parameter display area
23
24
25
Registered-programs display area :

Displays the names of the registered programs; up to
four programs can be registered.
Current program data display area :
Displays the details of the program being currently
executed (how many times it has been executed and how
long it took to execute it).
Command entry/parameter display area :
Displays the command and parameters entered.
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K.4.2
Command Entry (1) Menu
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
1
3
4 1:
5
6
7
8 2:
9
10
11
12
13
3:
14
15
16
17 4:
18
19
20
21 1:Set new program 4:Start 7:Upload 10:End
22 2:Edit program 5:Stop 8:Read PMC data
23 3:Delete program 6:Continue 9:Write PMC data
24 Select No.9
25
This menu appears, when the demonstration program is started or

when the ESC key is pressed during machining.
Entering a number at the right of Select No. causes the next menu
to appear.
(2) Set program command
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
20
21 New program file name = aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa/aaaaaaaa.aaa
22 New program number = o9999
23 New program repeat count = 99
24 Sure ?(y/n)y
25
Enter the name of a file containing a program to be registered, the

number of the program, and the number of times (repetition count)
that the program is to be executed.
After a program has been registered, its name is displayed in the
registered-program display area.
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(3) Edit program command

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
20
21 Edit program ? 9
22
23
24
25
20
21 New program file name = aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa/aaaaaaaa.aaa
22 New program number = o9999
23 New program repeat count = 99
24 Sure ?(y/n)y
25
Enter the number (1 to 4) of a program to be changed.

Enter the new file name, program number, and repetition count.
If the return key is pressed without entering the information
described above, no change occurs.
(4) Delete program command
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
20
21 Edit program ? 9
22 Sure ?(y/n)y
23
24
25
A specified program is deleted from the registered-program

display area. Any program names displayed below the deleted
program name will not be shifted up.
(5) Start command
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
20
21 Cutting start
22 Sure ?(y/n)y
23
24
25
Machining is started. Then, data is displayed in the current

program data display area.
Changes regarding the registered programs cannot be made
during machining.
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(6) Stop command

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
20
21 Cutting stop
22 Sure ?(y/n)y
23
24
25
Machining is stopped. Then, changes regarding the registered

programs can be made.
When the Start command is selected again, the lowest-numbered
program is downloaded.
(7) Continue
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
20
21 Cutting now
22
23
24
25
Machining is resumed.
After the ESC key is pressed to display the command entry menu
and interrupt machining, this command is used to resume
machining.
(8) Upload command
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
20
21 Upload program file name = aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa/aaaaaaaa.aaa
22 Upload program number = o9999
23 Sure ?(y/n)y
24
25
Enter the name of a program file and the number of a program to

be uploaded.
Entering 0* in place of a program number, all programs are
uploaded.
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(9) Read PMC data command

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
20
21 PMC RAM number = 999999
22 Data length = 99
23 Reading now...
24
25
20
21 number +0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +A +B +C +D +E +F
22 999999 : 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99
23 999999 : 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99
24 Please hit any key
25
Enter a PMC RAM number and data length, and the PMC data
will be displayed.
To resume the command entry menu, press any key.
(10)Write PMC data command
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
20
21 PMC RAM number = 999999
22 Data length = 99
23 Reading now...
24
25
20
21 number +0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +A +B +C +D +E +F
22 999999 : 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99
23 999999 : 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99
24 Sure ?(y/n) y
25
Enter a PMC RAM number and data length, then PMC data.
After all PMC data is entered, it is written to memory.
(11) End command
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
20
21 Demonstration end
22 Sure ?(y/n)y
23
24
25
The demonstration program is terminated, and control is returned

to DOS.
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K.4.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Machining Menu 12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
1
3
4 program (1) : (2) 1:o (11)< (12) . >
5 repeat (13)
6 file name : (3) total (14)
7 program no. : o (4) time (15)
8 repeat count : (5) / (6) 2:
9 total count : (7)
10 cutting time : (8)
11 total time : (9)
12 3:
13
14 cutting rate
15 0% 100%
16 4:
17 (10)
18
19
20
21 Cutting now
22 (16)
23
24
25
(1) Number of a program being executed (1 to 4)

(2) NC control command being executed (executing, downloading,
deleting)
(3) Registered-program file name (fully qualified)
(4) Registered-program number
(5) Number of times the program has been executed (execution count)
(6) Specified repetition time
(7) Total execution count (since beginning of machining)
(8) Machining time (single pass) in hh:mm
(9) Total machining time in hh:mm
(10)Ratio of repeated times to specified repetition count
(11) Number of a program with registration number 1
(12)File name (with no path indicated) for a program with registration
number 1
(13)Repetition count for a program with registration number 1
(14)Total execution count for a program with registration number 1
(15)Total machining time for a program with registration number 1
(16)Error indication (such as file open error or file read error); if an error
occurs, machining is discontinued, and message HPleas hit any keyI
is displayed. Pressing any key resumes the command entry menu.
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L. PMC ADDRESS (Series 15–A AND
ADDRESS SPECIFICATION
B–61992E/02 APPENDIX TYPE OF Series 15–B)
PMC ADDRESS (Series 15–A AND ADDRESS
L SPECIFICATION TYPE OF Series 15–B)
An address to be accessed is specified with an 8–digit hexadecimal

number. (Example: For F000, specify 0X41FFE200.)
The accessible addresses are as follows:
PMC Byte Specified PMC BIT
address address address ADDRESS ADDRESS
C000 0 41FFE000 G0000.0 0
G511 511 41FFE1FF G0511.7 4095
F000 512 41FFE200 F0000.0 4096
F319 831 41FFE33F F0319.7 6655
Y000 1024 41FFE400 Y0000.0 8192
Y127 1151 41FFE47F Y0127.7 9215
X000 1152 41FFE480 X0000.0 9216
X127 1279 41FFE4FF X0127.7 10239
A000 1984 41FFE7C0 A000.0 15872
A024 2008 41FFE7D8 A024.7 16071
R000 2010 41FFE7DA R0000.0 16080
R499 2509 41FFE9CD R0499.7 20079
R500 2510 41FFE9CE R0500.0 20080
R999 3009 41FFEBC1 R0999.7 24079
T000 3024 41FFEBD0 T0000.0 24192
T079 3103 41FFEC1F T0079.7 24831
K000 3112 41FFEC28 K0000.0 24896
K018 3130 41FFEC3A K0018.7 25047
C000 3132 41FFEC3C C0000.0 25056
C079 3211 41FFEC8B C0079.7 25695
D000 3212 41FFEC8C D0000.0 25696
D883 4095 41FFEFFF D0883.7 32767
D0884 4096 41FFF000 D0884.0 32768
D1859 5071 41FFF3CF D1859.7 40575
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M. DNC2 TOOL POST SELECTION
M. (Series 15–TTB) APPENDIX B–61992E/02
M DNC2 TOOL POST SELECTION (Series 15–TTB)
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B–61992E/02 APPENDIX (Series 15–TTB)
M.1 When tool–post–dependent data is input/output with the DNC2 function

of the Series 15–TTB, the target tool post can be selected.
OUTLINE
This feature allows CNC data for tool posts 1 and 2 to be read and written.
161
M.2
ASWITCHING OF HOST PMC
TARGET TOOL POST
(1)
FOR INPUT/OUTPUT R or D area
BY THE HOST
COMPUTER Ladder
WHEAD
(2)
CNC
(3)
(1) Using the PMC data write function of DNC2, the host computer
issues a request for switching to a target tool post for input/output to
the R or D area.
(2) Using the PMC data read function of DNC2, the host computer
confirms that DI signal WHEAD has been changed.
(3) Using these DNC2 functions, the host computer reads and writes
tool–post–dependent data.
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M.3 An outlined flow for writing data to tool posts 1 and 2 is shown below.
EXAMPLE
D_PMCdata_w Issue a request for switching to tool post 1
to the R or D area.
D_PMCdata_r Check that DI signal WHEAD indicates tool

post 1 (low).
No
Is DI signal WHEAD low?
D_variable_w_mem Write data in a custom macro variable of

tool post 1.
D_PMCdata_w Issue a request for switching to tool post 2

to the R or D area.
D_PMCdata_r Check that DI signal WHEAD indicates tool

post 2 (high).
No
Is DI signal WHEAD high?
Yes
D_variable_w_mem Write data in a custom macro variable of

tool post 2.
END End
NOTE
1 All the names in the flowchart are function names of the
DNC2 communication package.
2 For details of each function, see Section III–4.4.
3 Directly changing the status of DI signal WHEAD is not
advised. The status of the signal should be changed by a
ladder using, for example, an internal relay.
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M.4
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
PARAMETERS 2004 DIHD
Data type : Bit

DIHD : When a DNC1 service function (main program selection, data read, or
CNC data write) involving tool post specification, or a DNC1 service
function (main program start) involving tool post selection is used:
0 : A tool post is specified or selected using a command from the host.
1 : A tool post is specified or selected using a DI signal.
When a DNC2 service function involving tool post selection is used:
0 : No tool post is selected.
1 : Tool post 1 or 2 is selected using a DI signal.
When using DNC2 with the Series 15–TTB, set this bit to 1.
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M.5 Tool post specification signal for NC window input/output WHEAD

CONNECTION [Type] Input signal
[Function] When a window function instruction or DNC2 function
instruction is executed, this signal selects tool post 1 or 2.
[Operation] If this signal is low, executing a window function instruction
or DNC2 function instruction causes input/output of the data
related to tool post 1.
If this signal is high, executing a window function
instruction or DNC2 function instruction causes
input/output of the data related to tool post 2.
It takes at least 8 ms for the WHEAD signal to be accepted
by the NC after the signal status is changed.
165
N. DNC2 SCREEN (Series 16/18) APPENDIX B–61992E/02
N DNC2 SCREEN (Series 16/18)
166
B–61992E/02 APPENDIX N. DNC2 SCREEN (Series 16/18)
N.1 When DNC operation is performed with the DNC2 function, the program
name set on the communication operation screen is sent to the host.
COMMUNICATION
This screen is displayed by using function key <SYSTEM> then the
OPERATION SCREEN [C–OPER] soft key.
COMMUNICATION OPERATION O0001 N00000
DNC FOLE SELECTION
O0001. PRG
>_
MDI STOP *** *** 12:34:53
[ C–OPER ][ C–SERV ][ ][ ][ (OPRT) ]
[ STRING ][ INPUT ][ CLEAR ][ INS.CH ][ DEL.CH ]
DNC file selection : Set the name of a program file to be executed

by CNC cycle start in DNC operation mode.
When CNC cycle start is performed in DNC
operation mode (RMT), the program name set
on this screen is sent to the host.
DNC file name format :
Oxxxx.PRG
xxxx : Program number (4 digits)
Example : When O0010.PRG is set, then a cycle start is performed, the
following instruction is sent from the CNC to host:
CNC Host
PTPM0010 ––––>
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N.2 Before automatic notification of status/alarm information to the host can

be performed with the DNC2 function, notification of information must
COMMUNICATION be enabled by setting the DNC2 parameters on the communication service
SERVICE SCREEN screen.
This screen is displayed by using function key <SYSTEM> then the ***
F.46–4 *** soft key.
The communication service screen consists of the three pages. Use the
page keys to switch between the pages described below.
COMMUNICATION PARAMETER O0001 N00000

NC APPLICATION NAME
HOST APPLICATION NAME
>_
MDI STOP *** *** 12:34:53
[ C–OPER ][ C–SERV ][ ][ ][ (OPRT) ]

CNC STATUS (UNSOLICITED STATUS)
RISING UPPER word 00000000 11111111
LOWER word 11111111 11111111
FALLING UPPER word 00000000 00000000
LOWER word 01010100 00000010
INFOMATION REPORT MASK
UPPER word 00000000 00000000
LOWER word 00000000 00000000
CNC ALARM(INFORMATION REPORT)
UPPER word 11110001 00000000
LOWER word 01000001 10000111
>_
MDI STOP *** *** 12:34:53
[ C–OPER ][ C–SERV ][ ][ ][ (OPRT) ]
168
B–61992E/02 APPENDIX N. DNC2 SCREEN (Series 16/18)

PASCAL STACK ADDRESS
UPPER LIMIT 00000000
LOWER LIMIT 00000000
SERVICE MODE 1
0000000000000000
SERVICE MODE 2
0000000000000000
FILE REQUEST TIME OUT
00002000
REMOTE REQUEST TIME OUT
00002000
>_
MDI STOP *** *** 12:34:53
[ C–OPER ][ C–SERV ][ ][ ][ (OPRT) ]
The DNC2 function uses only part of the communication parameters. The
parameters used are as follows:
a) NC application name : Unused
b) Host application name : Unused
c) Status notification enabled : Used
d) Status notification mask : Unused
e) Alarm notification : Used
f) Pascal stack address : Unused
g) Service mode 1 : Unused
h) Service mode 2 : Unused
i) File request timeout : Used
j) Remote request timeout : Used
k) Status notification enabled
c) Status notification enabled

This parameter determines whether the host is notified when the CNC
status changes.
Notification of changes in signal status (rise and fall) can be enabled
or disabled.
Bit
0 : Rewind (RWD)
1 : Alarm (AL)
2 : Reset (RST)
3 : Automatic operation stopped (SPL)
4 : Automatic operation being started (STL)
5 : Automatic operation in progress (OP)
6 : Servo ready (SA)
7 : CNC ready (MA)
8 : Unused
9 : Unused
10: Unused
11: Unused
12: M00 output (M00)
169
e) Alarm notification
This parameter sets whether to notify the host if an alarm is generated
in the CNC.
Bit
2 : Overheat alarm
3 : Undefined
4 : Undefined
5 : Parameter input enable alarm
6 : Overtravel (OT) alarm
7 : PMC error
8 : External alarm
9 : Undefined
10: Severe PS alarm
11: Undefined
12: Servo alarm
13: I/O alarm
14: Undefined
15: Battery alarm
i) File request timeout

This parameter sets the timeout value used for the time from when a
file request is issued from the host to CNC until the CNC accepts the
request.
If a timeout occurs, the CNC returns an error (M_NP 0XFDFF) to the
host.
NOTE
1 A file request is a request for program downloading or
uploading.
2 The parameter value is set as follows:
Unit : ms
Range : 16 ms to 9999.9984 s
(If 0 is set, 26 s is assumed.)
j) Remote request timeout

This parameter sets the timeout value used for the time from when a
remote request is issued from the host to CNC until the CNC accepts
the request.
If a timeout occurs, the CNC returns an error (M_NP 0XFDFF) to the
host.
NOTE
1 A remote request is a request from the host to the CNC
except program downloading and uploading requests.
2 The parameter value is set as follows:
Unit : ms
Range : 16 ms to 9999.9984 s
(If 0 is set, 26 s is assumed.)
170
B–61992E/02 Index
[A] Details, 73
Details of the Data Section, 31
Acceleration/Deceleration Delay, 37
Details of the Error Log File, 105
Alarm Messages, 129
DNC2 screen (Series 16/18), 166
Application Layer, 23
DNC2 Tool Post Selection (Series 15–TTB), 160
Application Layer Matrix, 127
Downloading a Part Program, 31
[B]
[E]
Blinking LED Indications, 134
Error Codes, 102, 144
Error Codes Detailing Nefative Response, 131
Error Handling, 59
[C]
Error Log Information, 104
Code, 30
Establishing a Data Link, 21
Command Entry, 154
Example, 163
Commands, 150
Example of Using the Communication Program, 100
Communication Error Information, 103
Executing a Program, 57
Communication Mode, 13
Communication Operation Screen, 167
Communication Parameter Structure, 142 [F]
Communication Service Screen, 168
FANUC Series 0 (A02B–0098–J055), 112
Communication Speed, 13
FANUC Series 0 (Upper Row: Series 0–TC, Lower
Compilation and Linking, 68 Row: Series 0–MC), 117
Compiling and Linking Programs, 147 FANUC Series 15–A, 113
Configuration, 7, 64 FANUC Series 15–B and Series 16/18, 114
Configuration of Datagram Commands, 26 FANUC Series 16/18/21, 123
Connection, 165 Files, 147
Connector Specifications, 111 Format, 29
Continuation, 30 Free Area in Program Memory, 34
Current Program Number and Sequence Number, 38 Function Specifications, 69
Functions, 24, 72
[D]
Data Link Layer, 18 [I]
Data Link Layer Matrix, 126 Installation, 65
Data Link Protocol, 21 Installation Procedure, 67
Data Type, 29 Interrupt, 60
Datagram Protocol, 59 Interrupt Command, 59
Datagram Syntax, 25 Interrupt Procedure, 60
Deleting a Part Program, 33
Delimiter in the Data Section, 30
Demonstration Program, 145
[L]
Layers, 11
Descriptions of Indication by LEDs (Series 15–A),
134 LED Indicators (Series 15–B), 137
i–1
Index B–61992E/02
Log Message Format, 139 Reading a Tool Offset, 43

Log Messages, 139 Reading a Tool Position, 35
Reading A/D Conversion Data, 49
Reading Alarm Information, 50
[M] Reading an Actual Feedrate, 49
Machine Interface Signals (For Series 15 only), 38 Reading Custom Macro Variables, 45
Machining Menu, 158 Reading Modal Information for Automatic Operation,
48
Machining Procedure, 152
Reading Pitch Error Compensation Data, 41
Main Menu Format, 153
Reading PMC Data, 54
Maintenance, 133
Reading Status Information, 51
MAP Log Messages, 139
Reading the Directory of Part Programs, 34
Maximum Cable Length, 13
Reading Tool Life Management Data, 47
Menu Layout, 153
Receiving a Datagram, 22
Message Format, 20
Reset, 58
Modal Data and Corresponding Internal Codes, 141
RS–232–C Interface, 14
RS–422 Interface, 16
[N]
Negative Acknowledgment, 59 [S]
Nonblinking LED Indications, 135 Selecting a Part Program, 57
Notation of the Datagram, 29 Sending a Datagram, 21
Notes, 71 Series 0, 130
Series 15, 120, 130
Service Functions Specified with Datagram Com-
[O] mands, 27
Operating Procedure, 151 Servo Delay, 36
Operator Messages, 53 Setting the Communication Parameters, 148
Outline of Functions, 146 Simple Error Log Browsing Function, 107

Starting and Exiting the Demonstration Program, 150
Overview of Operations, 150
Supplied Programs, 66
Switching of Target Tool Post for Input/Output by the
Host Computer, 162
[P] Symbols, 29
Parameters, 116, 164 Synchronous Method, 13
Physical Interface, 13 System Error Messages (Series 15–A), 136
Physical Layer, 12 System Error Messages (Series 15–B), 138
PMC Address (Series 15–A and Address Specification
Type of Series 15–B), 159
Preparation, 147 [T]
Termination, 22
Transmission Characters, 20
[R]
Transmission Control Characters, 19
Reading a CNC Parameter, 39
Troubleshooting, 139, 140
Reading a System ID, 58
i–2
B–61992E/02 Index
[U] [W]
Uploading a Part Program, 32 Writing a CNC Parameter, 40
Use, 70
Writing a Custom Macro Variable, 46
Writing a Tool Offset, 45
[V] Writing Pitch Error Compensation, 42
Values Returned by Functions, 103 Writing PMC Data, 55
i–3
Revision Record
FANUCĄDNC 2 DESCRIPTIONS (B–61992E)
Addition of Series 16–A/B/C

02 Oct., ’97
Addition of Series 16i/18i/21i–A
01 Nov., ’91
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GE Fanuc Automation

Computer Numerical Control Products

GFZ-61992E/02 October 1997

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PowerMotion is a trademark of GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc.

©Copyright 1997 GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc.

3. DATA LINK LAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4.2.4.5 Free area in program memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

III. COMMUNICATION PROGRAM LIBRARY

5. EXAMPLE OF USING THE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

6. ERROR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

7. ERROR LOG INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

C. DATA LINK LAYER MATRIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

D. APPLICATION LAYER MATRIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

E. ALARM MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

F. ERROR CODES DETAILING NEFATIVE RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

G.5 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

H. MODAL DATA AND CORRESPONDING INTERNAL CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

I. COMMUNICATION PARAMETER STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

J. ERROR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

K. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

M. DNC2 TOOL POST SELECTION (Series 15–TTB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

N. DNC2 SCREEN (Series 16/18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

1.1 The FANUC DNC2 is a communication protocol enabling data

FANUC CNC Personal computer

Application layer Application layer

Data link layer Data link layer

Physical layer Physical layer

 1.1 Compatibility of Application Layer between DNC2 and LSV2

Service function Compatibility

(2) This protocol is used for one-to-one (point-to-point) communication

This manual applies to the following models:

For details of the functions supported by the Series 15–TTA/TTB, see

The requirements for the DNC2 function are as follows:

PCB for the remote buffer

RS-232-C or RS-422 cable

This protocol consists of the following three layers:

Application program Application program

Application layer Application layer

Data link layer Data link layer

Physical layer Physical layer

2.1 RS-232-C or RS-422 interface

2.2 Asynchronous transmission

ST : Start bit (one bit)

2.3 Half-duplex transmission

When CS is not used, connect it with RS. When DR is not used,

3 DATA LINK LAYER

3.1 Table 3.1 lists the transmission control characters (TCCs).

DLE, STX, and ETX : Transmission control characters

Fig.3.2 Message Format

Initial Data link establishment Datagram transmission Termination

Fig.3.4.1 Establishing the Data Link

Data Sending the datagram Termination

Fig.3.4.2 Sending a Datagram

Initial Data link Datagram reception Termination

Fig.3.4.3 Receiving a Datagram

3.4.4 Datagram communication ends with transmission control character EOT.

4.1 Table 4.1 lists the service functions.

1 A/D Conversion data AD h/c h/c

(2) Commands from the CNC

1.1 Compatibility of Application Layer between DNC2 and LSV2