FANUC announces the 30313235i Model B Control

FANUC announces the 30/31/32/35i Model B Control
FANUC has released the latest generation high end controller and announced a new addition to the family, the 35i Model B.
The new models are as follows:
FANUC Series 30i Model B
This top of the range control offers large capacity for complex multi path machine tool setups.
Thanks to the large number of controlled axes (32 Servo & 8 Spindles), various machining tasks can be completed at the same time.
FANUC Series 31i Model B
This is the core model of FANUC CNC with the highest level of performance available in the world.
This control has abundant features making it ideal for high end lathes and machining centres
FANUC Series 31i Model B5
This control is similar to the 31i Model B with the exception that it is capable of 5 axis simultaneous machining. This control can machine complex 5 axis parts quickly, leaving a high quality, high precision finish. It is ideal for cutting edge 5 axis machining centres.
FANUC Series 32i Model B
This is the standard model control and features all the latest features for control of standard type lathes and machining centres.
NEW FANUC Series 35i Model B
This control is designed for transfer machines and handling applications. It has a powerful built-in PMC and a limited CNC function.
The Servo system for the new generation of controls has also been significantly upgraded and features a new high speed servo processor that increases the basic output of the digital axis drives enabling a much higher number of axes to be activated without the need for any additional hardware. The most distinctive change is the addition of the spindle drive to the FSSB (FANUC Serial Servo Bus) which is an optical connection. This reduces the wiring as only one optical cable now needs to be connected between the CNC and the drives. It also reduces the possibility of faults and the total system cost.
A significant improvement is the addition of a USB
port on the front of the control.
This can be used for loading of programmes and CNC
data easily.
The program screens have also changed
significantly and now have a folder tree view
making it easier to understand which folder is
currently being viewed.
It is also now much easier to copy, move and
paste programmes.
The 30i Model B Series also features various new innovations for easy maintenance.
The Servo amplifier now features a built-in leakage detection circuit that automatically measures the insulation of the servo motors windings and gives you an alarm before your machine stops unexpectedly d u e to breakdown caused by coolant penetrating the motor, for example.
Another innovative improvement is the new type of pulse coder backup unit which features a rechargeable battery and a charging circuit which eliminates the need for battery replacement.
The fans and batteries of the control unit are now cartridge type and can
be replaced quickly and easily. The fans of the amplifier can now be
changed from the front of the amplifier reducing replacement time as
you no longer need to remove a drive to replace the fan.
The I/O Link system has been significantly upgraded and is now called FANUC I/O Link i. The number of Input/Output points per channel is now 2048/2048, double that of conventional I/O Link. The FANUC I/O Link i features advanced error detection functions which detect I/O power supply failure and bit-wise output ground fault detection making recovery from failure much quicker and simpler.
The new FANUC 30iB Series also introduces new functions for control of Laser and Punching machines.
These controls are available from FANUC South Africa through our network of CNC Retro fitters and System Integrators. For more information, please contact FANUC South Africa Sales on 011 392 3910 or sales@fanuc-sa.co.za or visit www.fanucsa.co.za.。