Hello guys,
I have a question. I want to use a Pro-Face GP4000 or SP5000 series HMI with FANUC robots so I can stop using PLCs. Do you believe or have you tried it, and of course, is it possible?
Hello guys,
I have a question. I want to use a Pro-Face GP4000 or SP5000 series HMI with FANUC robots so I can stop using PLCs. Do you believe or have you tried it, and of course, is it possible?
It is possible. I know of an entire plant that runs using Pro-Face HMIs. No PLCs.
I was involved in the project back in 2013 to directly interface to the robot. So my memory is a bit fuzzy on the details. I do know you have to have the "basic HMI (SNPX)" option installed on the robot though. If you want to get more than the basics out of the robot, there is some system vars to setup, but the manual goes over them.
Nation Thank you vey much for the information. Is there a way to know if we have this option pre-installed maybe? Maybe they have it by default nowadays?
Is there a way to know if we have this option pre-installed maybe? Maybe they have it by default nowadays?
Hi,
On the TP, Go to Menu > Next > Status > Version ID > Order Fi
You get the list of all installed options on your robot.
Thank you vey much for the information. Is there a way to know if we have this option pre-installed maybe? Maybe they have it by default nowadays?
JeffBO states the easiest way.
It is very unlikely that your robot will have this option straight out of the box. Fanuc is a lot like Spirit Airlines. They make their money off of the options. At least this option isn't too expensive. At current prices, I will guess it will run about $650.
JeffBO Thank you, I will check it as soon as possible then to see my options!
Nation Oh I got it. I'll have to check it then, hoping it could have it but I suppose I'll end up ordering the option at the end of the day then!
Hello it is possible.
You need HMI SNPX Option on your robot.
You can assign custom info to SNPX Register expalain in the fanuc manual MARUCHMID06121E
Proface side you need to configure like follows :
DylanNOEL Thank you very much Dylan! Already you gave me enough info and instructions. Don't worry I won't put you in that kind of torment xD