How does the CNC battery backup work?

On most machines the CNC Battery Backup gets charged when the machine is on and when it’s off that battery keeps hold of all what’s needed for when you switch it back on again. This works fine until the battery gets knackered after a few years. You should get a warning and if you do then you ignore at your peril.

How do I backup my CNC machine?

You should have a disk or a paper tape or DVD, maybe somewhere in the machine cabinet. Make sure you have a copy of this and it is up to date. On most machines the CNC Battery Backup gets charged when the machine is on and when it’s off that battery keeps hold of all what’s needed for when you switch it back on again.

What is a FANUC battery pack used for?

Fanuc battery pack replacement for memory back up, absolute pulse coder on ALPHA series servo amplifier module, BETA servo units, CNC control system boards such as the master and memory pcb, and the Fanuc power supply units powering the CNC, etc. DNC carry an extensive stock of battery packs for Fanuc and GE Fanuc parts.

What battery does FANUC use?

Critically important to backup your control and preserve the SRAM data on your machine. This battery pack is 3 volts and slots into the CNC control via guideways on the cartidge. Fanuc usually use Sanyo or Panasonic 2/3 height cells which are slightly fatter than a standard AA battery.

Where can I find a genuine FANUC battery?

At CNC we offer genuine and authentic Fanuc lithium batteries cells from manufacturers such as Panasonic and Sanyo; amongst others. Then the fly leads and connectors are fitted whether JAE or AMP. You can identify your Fanuc battery either by its Fanuc part number beginning with A98L- (Fanuc spare part number) or A02B (Fanuc catalog number).