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Colleen Bramham

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Aug 5, 2024, 6:27:23 AM8/5/24

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Heyguys, I am trying to open an all of the above backup from a real robot to check some stuff in the simulation software. I have roboguide version 8.2. When I try to open the backup it tells me I need version 8.3. I have some old robots downstairs I loaded the backup into then brough it back over to my computer and it tells me I need version 7.7. I don't have alot of experience loading real controller backups into roboguide. What do I need to do here?

I think it is referring to the Virtual Robot Controller version and not the Roboguide software version. You need to install the Virtual Robot Controller version for the robot software version on your real robot. When you install Roboguide it asks you which versions to install. You can manually install them by running the setup.exe file in the FRVRC830 folder (or whatever version desired). These folders are in the Roboguide install folder. I think you have to right click on the setup.exe file and run "as administrator".

so that means that you have only the V8.20 virtual robot controller installed for Roboguide. I just looked in the same directory you listed and and I have V7.70, V8.10, V8.13, V8.20, and V8.30 installed.

You need to install the other versions from your Roboguide CD. If the version is not listed, you can download the roboguide installation files from the Fanuc Robotics website and it will include the latest virtual robot controllers. You don't have to install Roboguide, just the virtual robot controllers. Look for the FRVRC folders in the roboguide install files like bencor21 shows in the image.

I am having some trouble finding the download to the installation files. Is there also a newer version of roboguide I can use? I think for v9 i need to pay, but is there a newer v8 that is any different? Do I need to get into the customer portal to get this stuff? The guy who set it all up is no longer with us.

You can download the latest revision for Version 8 without paying or messing up your license. Correct, you will have to pay for V9. The last one I downloaded was rev M2 and that had V8.30 virtual controller. I think you need to login to the customer portal for this though. Contact Fanuc about getting access, shouldn't be an issue.

One thing to keep in mind is the patch of the Virtual you are using.... some robots will be 7.50/16 (patch 16) and you might have a ROBOGUIDE virtual of 7.50/28 (patch 28). Unfortunately, there are compatibility issues when transferring from one to another so try to use the same released virtual in your Workcell.

We released an updated version of our CNCnetPDM IIoT Adapter for machines with Fanuc controls that adds new features and enhances compatibility with MS Windows 11 and Server 2022 Operating Systems (up to version 23H2).

Reads and outputs various items commonly used for machine-, process- and quality-monitoring. Output of program comment was improved. Supports up to 20 different alarms. Outputs alarm details for newer and older controller models. Reads servo load meter data for every axis.

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Enables reading of parameter values like cycle time, spindle & axis control or tool life management. Outputs values as bits (1-8), byte, integer, long and float (decimal). Comes with improved error output. A detailed parameter documentation is included.

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New utility to change (write) parameters from a remote PC. Desired parameter values can be input according to the controller requirements in bits (1-8), byte, integer, long and float (decimal) form. Reasons for errors are output in understandable text.

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Allows remote reading of diagnostic data about errors, temperatures, power consumption, spindles, servos and other components. Outputs values in bits (1-8), byte, integer, long and float (decimal) form. Error reason details are output. A detailed documentation of diagnostic parameters is included.

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Reads PMC (PLC) data from adjustable areas from a remote location. Allows scanning of address ranges. Values are output as bits (1-8), byte, integer and long. Error output was also improved.

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Reads and outputs various items commonly used for machine-, process- and quality-monitoring. Now includes reading of spindle load meter (percent) and spindle motor speed (rpm). Detailed reasons for errors are output.

Enables you to find out reasons for errors, monitor temperatures or power consumption or read diagnostic data from spindles, servos and other components from Fanuc controllers. Output data allows setup of our universal device driver for monitoring of these items.

Performance of all function calls is highly improved by using enhanced calling methods. A new function call that enables to read diagnosis data (e.g. alarms, temperatures, power consumption) is available. You can now output data in bit-format from 0-8 e.g. 01000001 for parameters, PMC values and diagnosis parameters.

We released an important update for all Fanuc FOCAS diagnostic tools and the universal device driver. All underlying Fanuc FOCAS library function calls were updated from Version 2.5 to the most recent Version 4.15 (2018). Due to many new functions and bug fixes updating is strongly recommended.

This fully customizable device driver for CNCnetPDM enables you to acquire machine- and performance-related data. We also fixed an issue that led to incorrect output when the length of commands exceeded 5 characters or 32 for comments in adapted device INI files.

An enhanced version of our universal device driver for Fanuc controllers is now available. This driver provides improved functions to cleanup handles and free memory if CNCnetPDM re-establishes connection to the controller. The device driver now also supports sampling rates down to 1 second. Due to compatibility issues with the most recent Fanuc controllers we removed support of the legacy fanuc.dll and fanucext.dll drivers.

We released an universal device driver for Fanuc controllers that enables usage of functions from the Fanuc FOCAS library without the need for programming. Functions, input and output parameters can be defined in an INI file that is automatically created on a per-device basis. Functions and parameters can be changed dynamically without the need to restart CNCnetPDM.

An updated version of our software tool to read Fanuc PMC data was released. The following changes are included: Added input verification and automatic correction of wrong input values. Reduced range of PMC addresses that can be read by a single query to 20. Removed incorrect output of 'float' values. Enhanced detection of PMC areas and improved output of byte, integer and long values.

We released an updated version of our diagnosis tool to read multiple parameters from Fanuc controllers. Enhancements: Added axis input to enable reading of parameters for specific axes. Added output of values for 'real' datatype. Limited number of items to be read by a single query to 20. Added input verification and automatic correction of wrong input values. Added function to read parameter information and output of individual bits, see cnc_rdparainfo for details.

An updated version of our popular extended device driver for Fanuc controllers was released. This version includes the following changes: Simplified detection of controller type for alarm output. Correct output of macro values. Output of Fanuc FOCAS errors as text to device log file. Enhanced performance by reduction of function calls per read cycle.

We released an updated version of the extended device driver for Fanuc controllers. This driver fixes an issue where output sections for specific items defined by the user in the INI file were ignored or taken from incorrect INI file sections.

We released an updated version of our popular driver development kit for Fanuc controllers. Creation of customized device drivers is far more simple in this version. By changing a few lines in a single file you can now add any function from the Fanuc Focas Library. An additional helper DLL file (customfanuc.dll) takes care of getting handles, formatting output and reporting errors. This version now can also be used for commercial projects without the need for an additional license.

This driver that outputs machine states and part counter values now also supports error reporting from the underlying Fanuc FOCAS components. Fanuc specific error codes are translated into understandable form and output to the devices log file.

Fanuc driver development kit released. The kit enables creation of user specific device drivers within minutes with minimal effort. It contains all functions used by the extended device driver for Fanuc controllers. Any function from the Fanuc Focas Library can be quickly implemented.

In addition to machine states and part counter values this driver enables you to acquire the following items: machine state number, machine state text, controller mode number, controller mode text, current nc program, main nc program, current sequence, actual feed rate, actual spindle speed, alarm status number, axis position + axis number (multiple values, up to 7 axes), tool id (read via modal function), tool id (read via parameter), alarm number (if any) and alarm text.

Utility program (GUI) to read machine and performance related information from Fanuc Focas enabled controllers (Ethernet and HSSB). Output includes: MACHINE INFORMATION, MACHINE STATE, PART COUNTER VALUE, NC PROGRAM INFORMATION, FEED RATE & SPINDLE SPEED, ALARM STATUS, POSITION DATA, TOOL DATA, ALARM STATUS (DETAILS).