Fanuc: Resolving DCS Errors After Modifying TCPs/Payloads

Each time you add/modify Tool Center Points (TCPs) or Payloads in ForgeOS, you must apply DCS settings on the FANUC controller.

Follow these steps if you see the FANUC error SYST-212: DCS settings not applied.

 

Turn the FANUC pendant ON.  Switch the controller to T1 mode.

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Go to the DCS screen by pressing the MENU button, NEXT (0)SYSTEM (6), and then DCS.

If the SYSTEM option doesn't expand into another menu, press [TYPE] (F1) and select DCS.

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Press PREV to make sure you are on the main DCS screen.
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Press APPLY (F2) to confirm the settings. Enter the password (default: 1111). Confirm the settings by pressing OK (F4).   

 

Power off the robot controller and wait 10 seconds. Then power on the robot controller. Wait for the FANUC pendant to boot.

 

If you are using a collaborative robot, you must confirm the payload each time the controller restarts. Follow these substeps to do so:

  • Ensure that nothing is contacting the robot.
  • Go into the Collaborative Robot DCS screen by pressing MENUNEXT (0), then SYSTEM (6). If available, select the DCS option in the secondary menu; otherwise, press TYPE (F1) and select the DCS option.
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  • Press PREV, highlight the Collaborative Robot option, and press ENTER.

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  • Press CONFIRM (F2). Enter a password (default 1111) and follow the prompts by answering YES (F4).

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Switch the FANUC Teach Pendant to OFF. Switch the controller back to AUTO.
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On the READY Pendant, tap the DEVICE STATUS button in the Toolbar to expand the Device Status Panel. Check for robot errors. Tap ​RESET ​to try to recover from the error(s). 
 
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