TOP Server Fanuc Focas HSSB OPC Driver Details

Fanuc Focas HSSB Key Features Include

• Maximum Number of Channels & Devices: 
  • Channels - 100
  • Devices per Channel - 20
  • NOTE: Practical channel/device limits will vary depending on your available system resources
• Supports cnc_rdparam, cnc_rdtimer, cnc_rdalmmsg, cnc_rdprgnum, cnc_alarm2, cnc_diagnoss, cnc_rdaxisdata, cnc_setpath, cnc_getpath and cnc_sysinfo
• All data types are supported
• Configurable request size
• Open Addressing

Standard Fanuc Focas HSSB Features Include

• Supports the following calls in the Focas2 (K737) library:
  • cnc_rdparam for accessing Numerical Control (NC) parameters for certain Focas devices using the Focas2 (K737) library, including axis information and bit access.
  • cnc_rdtimer which allows reading five different timers from the CNC device
  • cnc_rdalmmsg which allows reading current alarm information from the CNC device, including number, type and message
  • cnc_rdprgnum for reading the program number currently selected on the CNC device
  • cnc_alarm2, cnc_diagnoss, cnc_rdaxisdata, cnc_setpath, cnc_getpath
  • cnc_sysinfo for accessing system information including CNC type, MT type, the CNC series number, CNC version number, etc.
• TOP Server Built-In Features:
  • Multi-threaded architecture for high scalability
  • Runtime changes via wizard-based configuration interface with intuitive Properties Editor
  • Secure User Management
  • Built-in Device/Network Redundancy
  • Auto-Demotion (Slow Polling)
  • Extensive communication and server diagnostics (OPC / Communications / Event Log)
  • For all TOP Server built-in features, click here.

Fanuc Focas HSSB Driver Advanced Features Include

• Supports the PMC data area of the i series CNC controllers
• Configurable request size to optimize communication with device
• Multiple channels per HSSB Interface Card maximizes communications throughput

Fanuc Focas HSSB Supported Devices (Don't See Your Device Listed?  Contact Us)

• FANUC Power Mate i
• FANUC Series 0i
• FANUC Series 15
• FANUC Series 15i
• FANUC Series 16
• FANUC Series 16i
• FANUC Series 18
• FANUC Series 18i
• FANUC Series 21
• FANUC Series 21i
• FANUC Series 30i
• FANUC Series 31i
• FANUC Series 32i
• Open Addressing

Fanuc Focas HSSB Supported Protocols / Networks

• FOCAS HSSB (High Speed Serial Bus)

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