FANUC 18 Model C Build (FS18TC)

FANUC A02B-0228-B503 Build

Here I will document my FANUC 18T Model C Build

Backplane:A20B-2001-0190/01A
Chassis: A02B-0228-B503 (4 Place Backplane) dated 1997-09
Power Supply: A16B-1212-0871
FS16/18 Main CPU: A16B-3200-0210 (FS16/18CPU for 18)
Module1: A20B-2902-0941 RAM; 4MB DRAM
Module2: A20B-2902-0351 SRAM 768kB
Module3: A20B-2902-0341 FLASH ROM 4MB
Module4: A20B-2902-0981 SERIAL SPINDLE
Module5: A20B-2902-0480 PMC (with I/O Link) RB5/RB6
Module6: A20B-2902-0271 9" CRT CRTC MODULE
Module7: A20B-2902-0070 Servo 5/6 Axis
Module8: A20B-2902-0070 Servo 3/4 Axis
Module9: A20B-2902-0070 Servo 1/2 Axis
Option 1 Board: A16B-2200-0913 (communications function with remote buffer)
Module1: A20B-2900-0361 (Communication Control) ; (Will display COMMUNICATION MOUNTED)
Option 2 Board A16B-2203-0033 SubCPU for 18
Module1: A20B-2902-0081 Flash ROM 4MB
Module2: A20B-2902-0359 Additonal SRAM 768kB
Module3: A20B-2902-0341 FLASH ROM 4M
Module4: A20B-2901-0941 DRAM 4MB
Module5: A20B-2901-0985 Serial Spindle
Module5: A20B-2900-0271 H-Skip DI & Analog I/O HDI+Analog
Module6: A20B-2902-0271 9" CRT CRTC MODULE
Module7: A20B-2902-0070 Servo 5/6 Axis
Module8: A20B-2902-0070 Servo 5/6 Axis
Module9: A20B-2902-0070 Servo 5/6 Axis

Servo Amplifier 1: A06B-6079-H206
Servo Amplifier 2 A06B-6079-H206
Spindle Amplifier
Spindle Servo: A06B-0853-B200
Servo X A02B-0148-B
Servo Y A02B-0128-B
Servo Z A02B-0148-B
Servo A/B/C/U/V/W (Rotary 4th) A02B-0128-B

I/O Unit B: A03B-0807
Backplane: A03B-0807-C01A ABU10A 10 slot I/O Backplane
I/O Interface: A03B-0807-C011 AIF01A
(Modules listed L to R)
A03B-0807-C052
A03B-0807-C104
A03B-0807-C106
A03B-0807-C107
A03B-0807-C150
A03B-0807-C152
A03B-0807-C154
A03B-0807-C158
A03B-0807-C161

Machine Operator Panel
CRT Panel: A02B-0120-C041/TAR
A61L-0001-0093

And your reason for posting this is????

So that anyone who wishes to build or retrofit their machine or control can add the proper parts. All available on eBay.

I haven't really dug into the yellow plastic box controls yet, but I have a couple so it is good information to have stored away for the future. May as well include the versions of software you are using to make it all work together. What are the differences in hardware between the 16 versions and the 18 versions. What does the 18 offer that the 16 lacks?

I have been trying to find FS16/18 Model C Main CPU and both option boards for less than $1,700 ea. Even just a bare CPU board without the cards.

Anyone out there have parameters for any lathe with a FANUC 18T model C? I'd love a copy. Doesnt matter which lathe.

Here is a update to the I/O portion of the build, most of the modules you will need are Digital and 16 point

I/O Unit B: A03B-0807

Backplane: A03B-0807-C01A ABU10A 10 slot I/O Backplane
I/O Interface: A03B-0807-C011 AIF01A
(Modules listed L to R)

I used one module per part number and this should be plenty for the 10 slot interface.

A03B-0807-C052 ADA02A
A03B-0807-C104 AID16D
A03B-0807-C106 AID32F1
A03B-0807-C107 AIA16G Analog Input

A03B-0807-C152 AOD08D
A03B-0807-C154 AOD16D
A03B-0807-C155 AOD32C1
A03B-0807-C158 AOA08E
A03B-0807-C161 AOR16G

I have the following:
A16B-3200-0210 (all modules except sram) Main CPU 18
A16B-3200-033 (no modules) OPTION 2
A16B-3200-0054 (no modules) PMC-RC
A16B-2200-0955 complete I/O card
I probably have the missing modules if needed.
Send an email [email protected] if you are interested.