[ITMfg]

*EDIT*

Machine is '98 Romi M17 Fanuc 21i-TA Control

Need option parameter passwords and password input procedure.

I know what to change parameter 9936 to, but it wont accept it without password unlock sequence.

please help!

[sinha_nsit]

It is a basic feature. Are you sure it is not available on your machine. Try this:

Set parameter 3204#2 to 1 (3204#0 should remain 0; status of the other six bits does not affect this feature):

Such a parameter setting displays an extended character set, as soft keys, in the EDIT mode, displaying “(“, “)” and “@”.
With this setting, if square brackets are needed, use the bracket keys on the MDI panel, and if parentheses are needed, do the following (in EDIT mode):
• Press PROG on MDI panel (press PROG again if the current program is not displayed).
• Press the OPRT soft key.
• Press the right extension key (>) twice.
• Press the C-EXT soft key.
After this, soft keys for left parenthesis, right parenthesis, and @ (which can be used in the comments inserted in a program) will appear which can be used as and when required for editing in EDIT mode.

[dcoupar]

*EDIT*

Machine is '98 Romi M17 Fanuc 21i-TA Control

Need option parameter passwords and password input procedure.

I know what to change parameter 9936 to, but it wont accept it without password unlock sequence.

please help!

Sinha:

3204.0 is "Input Character Extension", and 3204.2 is "PAR" function, neither of which is Extended Editing, which is an OPTION.

[drdos]

It is easy to unlock simply call 1-888-FANUCUS (888-326-8287). They will be than happy to assist you.

[sinha_nsit]

Dcoupar,
What is the extra flexibility with extended editing?

[dcoupar]

Dcoupar,
What is the extra flexibility with extended editing?

See attached Description.

[sinha_nsit]

I have seen these functions on a vary basic low-cost 0i Mate machine. I thought these are standard. At least it should not be an option on a higher control version. But, Fanuc is Fanuc.
Incidentally, this book of mine explains all these editing techniques in quite detail:
https://www.amazon.com/CNC-Programmi...=UTF8&qid=&sr=