
B–63294EN/02 1. MANUAL OVERVIEW
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1. MANUAL OVERVIEW
This manual describes the functions of FANUC Super CAPi M.
For the other functions, refer to the operator’s manual describing the NC of the FANUC Series 16/18/21.
The specifications and use of FANUC Super CAPi M depend on the specifications of the machine operator’s
manual. Be sure to refer to the manual written by the machine tool builder.
The functions of a CNC machine tool system are determined not only by the CNC but also by the combination
of the machine, power magnetics circuit, servo system, CNC, operator’s panel, and other units.
It is impossible to explain the functions, programming, and operations for each of the combinations.
This manual describes the conversational input functions of the CNC. For the functions of each CNC machine
tool, refer to the manual written by the machine tool builder.
FANUC Super CAPi M are compatible with the following models. These model names are abbreviated in this
manual.
Product name Abbreviation
FANUC Series 16i–MA 16i–MA
FANUC Series 18i–MA 18i–MA
FANUC Series 21i–MA 21i–MA
FANUC Series 16i–MB 16i–MB
FANUC Series 18i–MB 18i–MB
FANUC Series 21i–MB 21i–MB
FANUC Super CAPi M consist of custom macro programs. In addition to standard custom macro
instructions, many conversational macro instructions (for example, a macro instruction for drawing) are
provided.
FANUC separately provides the FANUC standard program, a conversational automatic programming
function created from custom macro programs by FANUC. (The FANUC standard program can be pur-
chased as a ROM module.) By adding to and modifying the custom macro program of the FANUC stan-
dard program, and each machine tool builder can create his own conversational automatic program-
ming function incorporating the machining know–how.
This manual describes the conversational automatic programming function provided by FANUC. The
specifications depend on each machine tool builder. Ask the machine tool builder beforehand whether
they have added to or modified the standard function.
The description in the manual written by the machine tool builder has priority over that in this manual.
This manual gives a lot of information to the reader. It, however, cannot detail all the operations that must not
be attempted or cannot be executed.
The system can execute only functions that are explicitly said to be possible in this manual.
Notes in this manual describe particular conditions in minute detail. The note may include terms which have
not yet been explained. If such terms are found, skip the note and read the remaining part of the manual. Then,
read the note again.