By far the most important matter when looking at a CNC machine tool is having a full system backup for a myriad of reasons!
- Contains all the data necessary for the machine too run!
- Sometimes faults on machines are data corruption. Re-initialising the control system can solve issues.
- There may not be another backup available anywhere in the world. None from machine manufacturer, control OEM, distributor/dealer. With newer controls post 2000; backups are being done. Earlier controls is a major problem with non backup controls.
- Without a backup if you are very unlucky and cannot get one for your machine. Then you/your company are owner of a very heavy paperweight (not worth ignoring).
There are many websites that extensively detail how to backup the parameters on a CNC control system to SRAM level. We would suggest going further and backing up every part of the control system. Certainly with newer controls if the FROM fails you lose all of your NC basic files, drivers, PMC, and far more. It’s important that a full backup is taken then kept safe from the control for control system breakdowns, maintenance.
As a Fanuc repair specialist we are seeing more and more controls that have no backups. So no matter what we do to repair the control; without the full system backup; its a waste of time.
- This is one of them kick yourself in the ass moments when it hits the fan.
- There are 10’s of thousands of different CNC machine tools all with different paramater/options. None of these are the same; some similar, but then your paying big money to get an applications engineer to get everything up and running as it should.
- We don’t do anything or offer to repair controls without
Avoid the hassle; by getting everything backup today.
If you don’t have a backup of all your control systems. DO IT NOW. Contact your local CNC service engineer and get them to organise backing everything up fully.
- Unforuntelay if you contact us to backup your control, due to a fault such as a BIOS issue; then its probably too late.
Regularly backing up your Fanuc CNC system is essential to prevent data loss caused by battery failure, hardware or system crash or reset. A well-maintained full system backup ensures that your machine can be quickly restored once electronic or software issues have been resolved.
To keep your CNC system secure, make it a habit to perform backups periodically and store the backup files safely.
How to Backup your Fanuc CNC control:
System 3, 5, 6, 10, 11
System 15 model A
System 15 model B, 16, 18, 21 model A, B, C
Series 0, 0A, 0B, 0C, 0D, 0F.
Series 15i, 16i, 18i, 21i, 160i, 180i, 210i
Series 0i, 3xi model A, B
SRAM Backup (Critical for recovery): Power down the CNC and power it back up while holding down the two rightmost soft keys beneath the display to enter the Boot Screen. Select SRAM Data Utility → SRAM Backup to save the memory to a memory card
Services Offered by DNC:
- Fanuc Exchange – When stocked we offer a fully refurbished READY to SHIP and tested Fanuc parts on exchange basis (SWAP) for economically repairable, complete and non interfered with part.
- Fanuc Repair – Regardless of the reasons whether shipping in for investigation, looking for a cheaper solution or we don’t have stock. Turnaround is normally 24 hours within business hours.
- Fanuc Surplus – For burn outs or for critical spares DNC can often offer surplus Fanuc parts.
- Fanuc Testing – For the faults that are either intermeittent or not sure of the root cause we offer testing of your Fanuc devices.
- Fanuc Alarms – Consult our alarm tables for Fanuc errors, codes and system and drive alarms.
Contact DNC:
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