GE FANUC PowerMate SERVO

Description
The GE FANUC PowerMate is a multi-axis servo controller. These controllers are used as stand-alone or networked to solve various motion applications. While each PowerMate is capable of performing a specific task(s), there are applications that are unique and require more complex motion control. This course is based on a link feeder application in order to provide a solid foundation of the PowerMate sub-systems both hardware and software.

Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this class, you will:

• Understand the PMC/NC controller
• Understand PMC/NC logic
• Understand drive parameters
• Understand PMC/NC resources
• Learn how to create simple PMC logic
• Learn how to create NC part program
• Learn how to use debug tools
• Develop a systematic approach to debugging problems
  

Outline

• Introduction
• Responsibility of PMi-D
• Connectivity, Hardware/ Software
• Memory Organization/Addressing
• NC Processor responsibility
• Software (Part Program, Custom Macro B)
• PMC Processor responsibility
• Software (F Ladder)
• PMC to NC Communications, configuration
• Servo/Spindle Drives, hardware/firmware
• Motors, feedback, linear scale feedback
• Machine tools, I/O modules
• Operator panels, I/O Link
• Maintenance/Setup
• MDI keyboard, LCD touch screen
• Operator interface
• XYCOM PC front-end, HSSB

Duration
32 hours (four days)

Audience
Maintenance electricians, Controls/Application engineers

Course Material
Each participant will receive their own class binder with all reference material and exercises, so that these can be repeated later.

Hands-On Exercises
Customer specific