ARC-134 This error is related to Production Monitor operation.
Production Monitor is a lincoln software
do you have thes program in the robot:
WR_AL_AT.PC
RD_AL_AT.PC
PM_SEL
PM_VER
PM_OFF
PM_ON
ALERT_1, ALERT_2, ALERT_3, ALERT_4, ALERT_5, ALERT_10
these programs are using to communicate with production monitor software
this is part of PM lincoln manual:
5.3 Using Production Monitoring™ in a FANUC® Robotic Application
5.3.1 Overview
1. Production Monitoring™ is a tool used to send weld process data to a remote computer for monitoring. It
can also be used to alert the robot operator if a weld process has exceeded predetermined limits. Limits that
can be monitored include voltage, current, wire feed speed, and time. If a limit is exceeded, an alarm can be
generated at the robot to alert the operator. Up to 32 different welds can be monitored.
2. The system uses programs already loaded into the robot to monitor and check to see if the weld is within
the limits. These programs will then generate an alarm or other desired action to alert the operator.
3. Production Monitoring™ determines if a weld is within specified limits. It does not determine if it is a good
or bad weld. It is the end user’s responsibility to make that determination.
5.3.2 Requirements
1. The robot must have Arctool software version 6.40-1M or later installed. This version includes two
programs, WR_AL_AT.PC and RD_AL_AT.PC that form the basis of Production Monitoring™ robotic
interface. These two program names are seen in the Select key program listing along with the all other
programs in the robot’s memory.
2. The Karel software function must be Enabled. Karel is a Fanuc software tool that performs functions
behind the scenes, out of view, during normal robot operations. To check to see if it is Enabled, press the
Menu key, cursor to line 0-next, Enter, cursor to line System, Enter. Press F1-Type key, cursor to line
Variables, Enter.
Cursor down to line $KAREL_ENB, approximately line #190, $KAREL_ENB should be set to 1; if it is set
to 0, key in a 1, Enter. Then power down the robot and power up to save this setting.
3. Nine Registers need to be set aside and dedicated for Production Monitoring™ use. The robot has 200
Registers available for use to perform math functions. This manual will use Registers 1-9 for example use.
4. The Power Wave® must have the Ethernet Module installed, set up and running on a network. A network
connection can also be established to the Power Wave® through the robot, providing it has been setup,
configured, and running on a network. Refer to FANUC® CD Manual set, Internet/Ethernet Manual for
instructions.
NOTE: Production Monitoring™ email functionally is only available when the Power Wave® is
directly connected to the network.
NOTE: If the robot is an E-model, an E-Cell for example, the network connection must be directly to
the Power Wave® External Ethernet Module.
5. The software from the Production Monitoring™ CD has been installed on a computer connected to the same
network as the Power Wave® or the robot.
