FANUC FANUC CNC Controllers & Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

Question 1

What is the primary interface device used to program and operate a FANUC robot in the field?

Accepted Answer

Teach Pendant (iPendant)

Answer

The teach pendant, specifically the iPendant on modern FANUC systems, is the primary handheld device used to program and manually control FANUC robots.

Question 2

Which control element on the FANUC teach pendant must be held in the intermediate position to enable robot motion in T1 or T2 manual mode?

Accepted Answer

Deadman (enable) switch

Answer

The deadman switch must be held in its middle position; releasing it completely or squeezing it too hard both trigger an E-stop, ensuring the operator stays alert.

Question 3

Which FANUC controller series is most widely deployed in current-generation industrial robot cells?

Accepted Answer

R-30iB / R-30iB Plus

Answer

The R-30iB and R-30iB Plus are FANUC's current flagship controllers and are the most commonly found units in modern industrial automation installations.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the CYCLE START button on a FANUC robot operator panel?

Accepted Answer

Starts or resumes program execution in AUTO mode

Answer

CYCLE START initiates or resumes execution of the loaded program when the robot is in AUTO or REMOTE mode, beginning the automated production cycle.

Question 5

In FANUC terminology, what does a 'COLD START' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Powering on the controller from a fully off state, loading all system software fresh

Answer

A Cold Start means the FANUC controller is booted from a complete power-off condition, causing all system software and configurations to load from non-volatile memory.

(FANUC) Fuji Automatic Numerical Control Robotics Certification Practice Test

(FANUC) Fuji Automatic Numerical Control Robotics Certification Practice Test

FANUC FANUC CNC Controllers & Human-Machine Interface (HMI)