Fanuc introduces Series 30i/31i-L Model B high speed laser controls

The Fanuc Series 30i/31i-L Model B Laser control has update rates of 125 microseconds, calculated to be 40 times faster than the rate at which a single neuron can fire within the human brain. The Series 30i/31i-L Model B provides up to 8 MB of high capacity, non-volatile internal memory that is available to store constant inventory nests, which need not require network access to activate and run during surplus machine availability. External interaction via ATA or compact flash memory cards bumps up an additional 2 GB of part program storage. Added flexibility includes a USB port, where any commercially available USB storage device may also be connected to store and transfer large programs. For increased processing capability, a fast data server can also be installed in the CNC providing up to 4 GB of flash memory and a 100 GBit Ethernet connection. A high speed, error-immune fibre-optic connection between the CNC and an integrated PC front-end allows the hard disk to be used for part program storage. The Series 30i/31i-L Model B CNCs has an embedded Ethernet interface, allowing the user to integrate the CNC control system into a company network for data collection or for high speed part program transfers. Worldwide links can be set up via the Internet making remote diagnosis, maintenance and online training possible. Minimal training and programming are needed with the new Series 30i/31i-L Model B CNCs for operators that already use F Fanuc controls. Upward compatibility is guaranteed and older part programs will run smoothly on the new controls.