Fanuc C-Executer Operating Manual
B-62443EN-3/03E
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FANUC Series 16/18 C Executor
3.10 FCA Library
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Library outline
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1. Outline
FCA(FANUC CASSETTE ADAPTOR) Library is a library of functions which are used
to send or receive data between CNC and FANUC's peripheral devices like FANUC
Handy File or FANUC CASSETTE ADAPTOR.
To utilize communication function with FCA Library,
"Reader/Punch Interface 1" option has to be equipped in the CNC.
"Reader Punch Interface 2" option is also required to use the second serial
communication channel.
[1] Function
Available functions are listed below. Note that actually available functions
are limited by the function of the connected peripheral device. For more
details refer to the operating manuals for each FCA devices.
Data Transmission : Binary, Text
File Handling : Search, Delete or Rename file
Directory Handling : Get file name and file size
Read Status : Get status of FCA devices
[2] Protocol
Following configuration is recommended.
Data bits : 8 bits
Stop bits : 2 bits
Data transmission rate : 2400, 4800(default), 9600 [bits/sec]
Parity check : none
Flow control : CNC side = Hardware control(for sending)
+ DC control(for receiving)
: FCA side = Protocol B
Data code : no conversion