
B–63122EN/01
1. GENERAL
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GENERAL
The FANUC Series 16i, 160i, 18i, 180i, 21i, and 210i are super–compact
ultra–thin CNC models with built–in liquid crystal displays. Each CNC
unit is only 60 mm deep. This compactness was achieved by
accommodating a small CNC printed–circuit board developed by
utilizing state–of–the–art LSI and surface–mount technologies
immediately behind the liquid crystal display.
Super–compact, ultra–thin open CNC models are also available. They are
implemented on a CNC printed–circuit board incorporating PC functions
that are fully compatible with the IBM PC(*).
The amount of cabling in the electrical unit of a machine tool can be
significantly reduced by using a high–speed serial servo bus, which
connects the CNC control unit and multiple servo amplifiers via a single
optical fiber, and compact distributed I/O modules, which can be
separately mounted on the machine operator’s panel and control panel.
These innovations can simplify the electrical unit of the machine tool.
* IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
The models covered by this manual, and their abbreviations are :
Product name Abbreviations Application
FANUC Series 16i–PA 16i–PA Series 16i
FANUC Series 160i–PA 160i–PA Series 160i
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FANUC Series 18i–PA 18i–PA Series 18i
FANUC Series 180i–PA 180i–PA Series 180i