HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL - FANUC America Corporation - FANUC CNC now offers a Rechargeable Battery Unit Kit that provides reliable long-term backup power for CNC machines and eliminates 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. 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, and 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 which is better for the enviroment.

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. 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. This 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.

About FANUC CORPORATION

FANUC CORPORATION, headquartered at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Japan, is the most innovative manufacturer of Factory Automation, Robots and Robomachines in the world. Since its inception in 1956, FANUC has contributed to the automation of machine tools as a pioneer in the development of computer numerical control equipment. FANUC technology has contributed to a worldwide manufacturing revolution, which evolved from the automation of a single machine to the automation of entire production lines. FANUC is committed to developing efficient, reliable and innovative products.

About FANUC America Corporation

FANUC America Corporation provides the most complete range of industrial automation equipment including robots, CNCs and motion control systems. FANUC's innovative technologies and proven expertise help manufacturers in the Americas maximize efficiency, reliability and profitability.

For more information about FANUC America Corporation, please call: 888-FANUC-US (888-326-8287) or visit our website: www.fanucamerica.com. FANUC America is headquartered at 3900 W. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, and is a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan. FANUC America has facilities in: Atlanta; Boston; Charlotte; Chicago; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Dallas; Lake Forest, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, CA; Minneapolis; Pine Brook, NJ; Toronto; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Aguascalientes and Tlalnepantla, Mexico.

For more information on the rechargeable battery unit kit, CNCs or motion control systems, contact FANUC America Corporation - FANUC CNC, 1800 Lakewood Boulevard, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192, phone: 888-FANUC-US (888-326-8287), e-mail:[email protected], website: www.fanucamerica.com.

Source: FANUC