Rechargeable Battery Unit Kit for CNC Machines

FANUC America Corporation - FANUC CNC now offers a rechargeable battery unit kit that is intended to provide reliable, long-term backup power for CNC machines and eliminate the use of disposable batteries, providing a more environmentally friendly solution. "As a result, there is no machine downtime due to dead batteries and no scrap parts due to loss of machine position," said a company spokesperson. "The rechargeable battery unit kit removes the cost, hassle and inconvenient timing of replacing disposable batteries."

FANUC's rechargeable battery unit enables one CNC system to be connected from a power source to the servo amplifiers. It contains a rechargeable battery and charging circuit that supplies backup power to absolute pulsecoders and separate type detector units, thus eliminating the use of disposable batteries.

The charging circuit monitors the voltage of the rechargeable battery, and it charges the battery when the voltage becomes low. Because the charging circuit works only when it is necessary, the rechargeable battery can be used for a long period of time. According to the company, the average life span of the unit is more than 10 years. However, working conditions or operating environment will affect life expectancy.

The kit includes all the necessary cables for one CNC system to be connected from a power source to the servo amplifiers and a connection manual. The kit is designed to be installed with Alpha, Alpha i or Beta i servo amplifiers and separate type detectors.

"For aftermarket installation, customers can tap into the expertise of the FANUC Aftermarket Support Team that can do an audit of existing equipment to make configuration and installation recommendations for each specific application," said the spokesperson.

For more information contact:

FANUC America Corporation

1800 Lakewood Boulevard

Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

888-FANUC-US (888-326-8287)

www.fanucamerica.com