Robot & CNC Software

DCS Safe I/O Connect for FANUC robots streamlines functional safety by embedding safety‑rated I/O directly into FANUC Dual Check Safety—eliminating external relays and complex wiring. Certified to Category 4, PL e, SIL 3, it enables intelligent safety functions like zone switching and conditional safe stops with fast, deterministic response. The result is simpler integration, lower installation cost, faster commissioning, and safer, more flexible automation for modern production cells.

This feature enables two motors to function as a single axis, improving load balance and preventing binding. It is ideal for rails, gantries, and heavy-duty positioning systems.

Enhanced Mirror Image converts teach pendant programs into mirrored copies for symmetric workcells. This simplifies programming and reduces touch up time for dual stations and mirrored automation layouts by managing common challenges associated with mirrored paths such as orientation control and continuous path accuracy.

Error Code Output gives PLCs direct, structured insight into the robot’s internal alarms — clearly distinguishing warnings, recoverable faults, and critical stops. With configurable error severity mapping, systems can trigger smarter, faster recovery or shutdown actions aligned to plant standards, reducing unnecessary downtime. Synchronized diagnostics link each output to the robot’s alarm history, enabling faster troubleshooting and more consistent, high‑uptime automation performance.

The Ethernet Global Data (EGD) option delivers fast, efficient I/O data sharing over standard Ethernet using a simple producer – consumer model that minimizes network traffic. With configurable data sizes and update rates, it scales easily for real‑time controller‑to‑controller communication while maintaining reliability. Built‑in diagnostics and hardware‑free integration simplify commissioning and support high‑performance robotic automation systems.

FANUC EtherNet/​IP solutions deliver fast, reliable, and scalable connectivity by combining certified EtherNet/​IP Safety with powerful Adapter and Scanner functionality. Safety communication over CIP Safety reduces hardwired circuits while maintaining deterministic performance and compliance with global safety standards. The Adapter seamlessly integrates robots with PLCs and HMIs, while the Scanner allows robots to directly control and monitor networked devices in real time. The result is simpler system design, faster commissioning, and highly flexible robotic cells built for modern industrial Ethernet networks.

Extended Axis Control allows additional axes to be included in the robot motion group for coordinated movement. This enables more complex automation by providing fully integrated motion control of ails, turntables, grippers and more.

External Mode Select for FANUC robots enables safety‑rated control of AUTO, T1, and T2 modes directly from an external system, delivering greater flexibility and centralized operation. Integrated with Dual Check Safety and certified to Category 4, PL e, SIL 3, it eliminates the need for a controller‑mounted mode switch while seamlessly connecting to safety PLCs or cell controls. The result is simplified cell design, reduced human error, and safer, more efficient robot operation in modern automated production environments.

External Vision Interface (EVI) is a set of standardized robot instructions that simplifies communication between FANUC controllers and third‑party vision systems. These instructions provide an efficient, flexible way to interface external vision solutions with FANUC robots for vision‑guided motion applications.

Dual Check Safety (DCS) Basic Position Check and Position & Speed Check provide certified, real‑time protection by continuously monitoring robot motion with redundant safety processors — without external sensors or added hardware. Basic Position Check enforces fixed safety zones with immediate power removal, while Position & Speed Check adds dynamic speed‑limited areas and configurable safety behavior. Both simplify safety design, support flexible cell layouts, and meet international functional safety standards. The result is precise, reliable protection that enables safer, more efficient robotic automation.

Want your machine tool to have house branded and unique screens? FANUC PICTURE enables the creation and display of customized HMI designs on the FANUC CNC screen. PICTURE projects can be easily imported and exported in a format executable directly by the CNC and displayed on the standard LCD screen without requiring additional PC display.

Integrated PMC delivers powerful, built‑in sequence control within the FANUC robot controller, eliminating the need for separate PLC hardware while simplifying overall system architecture. Through intuitive ladder logic, step sequence, and function block programming, it enables precise coordination between robots, tools, and peripheral equipment for smooth, reliable operation. Multi‑path capability allows multiple sequence programs to run in parallel, providing high‑speed performance and scalability for complex automation cells. Integrated PMC also offers flexible memory configurations, structured programming, and extensive diagnostics to support system growth and long‑term maintainability. Tight integration with FANUC development tools such as LADDER‑III and the teach pendant accelerates programming, testing, and troubleshooting. By combining logic control, I/O management, and optional safety functionality into a single, unified platform, Integrated PMC helps reduce engineering effort, shorten commissioning time, and maximize productivity, making it an ideal solution for modern, high‑performance robotic automation environments.

Unlock next‑level automation performance with FANUC’s Multi‑Path PMC option, built for complex, high‑throughput production environments. This powerful capability allows a single robot controller to run multiple independent sequence programs simultaneously, enabling true parallel control of processes, machines, or subsystems. Each PMC path operates with its own logic and memory, while secure shared interfaces allow coordinated data exchange when needed.

Multi‑Path PMC simplifies advanced automation by centralizing control, reducing external hardware, and supporting modular system design. Engineers can assign execution priority and time allocation per path, optimizing performance for critical operations. Programs are developed, edited, and backed up independently, making system expansion and long‑term maintenance faster and more flexible.

Ideal for OEMs, integrators, and manufacturers, Multi‑Path PMC delivers scalable, high‑speed, and future‑ready control for sophisticated robotic cells. It’s the smart solution for maximizing productivity, minimizing downtime, and adapting quickly to evolving automation demands.

Dual Check Safety (DCS) Safety PMC delivers programmable, certified safety logic that allows critical safety decisions and interlocks to be executed directly within the robot controller. By combining Safe I/O with ladder‑based PMC control, it enables advanced safety functions such as safety zoning, interlock management, and mode‑dependent logic without relying on external safety PLCs.

This integrated approach simplifies overall system architecture by centralizing safety control inside the robot controller, reducing hardware requirements, wiring complexity, and commissioning effort. Safety PMC also allows close coordination between robot motion and external safety devices, making it well suited for applications that require dynamic safety behavior or flexible cell configurations.

Designed for advanced and scalable automation systems, DCS Safety PMC delivers robust, centralized safety control while meeting international functional safety standards, supporting modern, high‑performance robotic safety solutions.

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FASBacCNC (FOCAS Automation Solution Backup CNC) is a powerful and easy to use network-based backup solution for FOCAS enabled FANUC CNCs. FASBacCNC is an add-on option for our FASConnect product and requires FASConnect to be installed first. It eliminates the risk of one of the most common and expensive service interventions — extended downtime as a result of the loss of critical files on the CNC following a hardware failure or an operational mistake.

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FASConnect is Windows software that allows you to manage all the data in FANUC controls from any location on the network. FASConnect is a Windows Service that is installed on any PC on the network and allows you to drag and drop files between a PC and the CNC using standard software like Windows Explorer. Manage all your data in FANUC controls from any location on the network with FANUC FASConnect. Files can be transferred back and forth according to the user privileges. Supports all FOCAS (Ethernet and HSSB) enabled CNCs, except for the Series Power Mate D/H.

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Improve shop floor connectivity by monitoring operational and production data of your FANUC CNCs using a PC and an Ethernet connection with FANUC FASData shop floor data collection software. Easy to install and quick to deploy, FASData supports current and legacy FANUC CNCs that have either an Ethernet or HSSB connection option. FANUC CNCs with either of these connections are recognized by the system and their data points are configured automatically. Other devices that support OPC and MTConnect standard protocols can be added and configured with the user-friendly configuration tool.

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FANUC FASOPC is an OPC server designed specifically for getting machine production data out of your FANUC CNC and off the shop floor.

The Fault and Incident Reporting option displays the error reporting log. Problem areas can be identified by viewing a bar graph that shows the top five faults by incident, longest time, and total time. The graph only shows faults that occur during production and sorts out repetitive faults that were not fixed.

The Flexible Pressure Control option adds features to FANUC’s already powerful servo gun control software to help customers perform custom pressing sequences with their servo driven linear actuators. Newly added functions include the ability to seamlessly switch between force and position control modes, plotting and analysis of torque versus position curves, and the ability to define a custom TP programming instruction that manages the entire pressing sequence.

FOCAS2 enables the creation of customized functions and applications using Windows® and the ability to modify macro programs. FOCAS2 Library provides everything you need to develop Windows® applications and communicate with your FANUC CNC via Ethernet or HSSB.

Force Control enables robots to perform controlled contact operations by using real‑time force and torque feedback from integrated or external sensors. The robot continuously adjusts its motion to maintain the commanded force or torque, rather than following fixed position paths alone. This controlled movement ensures stable, repeatable process performance, protects parts and tooling, and supports demanding industrial applications such as assembly, deburring, polishing, press‑fitting, and surface following.

The Fronius Weld Equipment Library enables reliable communication between ArcTool and Fronius power supplies. Using supported interfaces helps reduce integration time and supports consistent execution of welding schedules.

The controller compensates for gravitational forces acting on the arm, tooling and workpieces to enhance accuracy in applications like drilling or machining.

Heat Wave Sync coordinates weld schedules with weave position to better control heat distribution. This helps improve penetration, bead shape, and consistency, particularly in applications sensitive to heat input.

HSPO faithfully outputs the position of the robot in joint or Cartesian space. The high-fidelity position output can also be accompanied by I/O and variable data at up to 500 Hz over an Ethernet socket connection.