CNC BlackBox

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Real-Time and Historical Insights for Your FANUC i-Series CNC Machines

Coming soon: Support for Siemens, Okuma, and Brother (supporting OPC-UA or MTConnect)

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Features

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Live Dashboard

Real-time CNC status and operational information. Monitor axis positions, servo loads, and spindle data updated every second.

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Alarm History Dashboard

Review, filter, and export alarm details including messages, axis positions, servo loads, and spindle load/speed at time of occurrence.

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Events Report

Logs machine and system events including E-Stops, cycle start/stop, mode changes, program changes, and tool/work offset changes for in depth traceability.

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SQL Server Database

Supports local SQL Express or use your existing SQL Server for reliable long-term retention and scalability.

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Master/Client Architecture

Windows desktop application with Master/Client architecture. BB Master collects and stores machine data. Multiple BB Client workstations access machine data over your company LAN.

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Excel Export

Generate detailed reports for machine events and alarm history, reports can be exported into Microsoft Excel for detailed analysis.

How It Works

1

Connect

CNC BlackBox connects to your Fanuc I-Series CNC machines using protocols over your network.

2

Collect

Continuously monitors and collects machine status, alarms, events, axis positions, servo loads, and more.

3

Store

All data is stored to the SQL Server database.

4

Access

Access dashboards from client workstations tied to your network.

How Its All Connected

CNC BlackBox Connection Diagram

Data Collected

Live Monitoring Dashboard

  • Absolute axis positions
  • Servo axis load percentages
  • Spindle load and speed
  • Active tool and work offsets
  • Machine Status
  • Program Status

Alarm Dashboard

  • Alarm messages
  • Date timestamp
  • Main and sub program status
  • 60 seconds of Axis positions
  • 60 seconds of Servo load
  • 60 seconds of Spindle load/speed
  • Active Tool/Work Offsets
  • Active Tool

Event Tracking

  • Machine on/off
  • Alarms and E-Stops
  • Cycle start and stop
  • Mode changes
  • Program changes (Main/Sub)
  • Active Tool/Work Offset changes
  • Tool Changes
  • Units change (Inch/Metric)

Choose Your Version

Trial Version Includes:

  • Full functionality for 30 days
  • Support for one CNC machine
  • Master station access
  • Live and history dashboards
  • Events reporting
  • Excel export capabilities

Licensed Version Includes:

  • Perpetual license (no expiration)
  • Base: supports 1 master + 1 CNC machine
  • Expandable for multiple machines
  • Expandable for multiple client stations

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Get Started with CNC BlackBox

Contact Langlais Computer Consultants, LLC with any questions.

Website: www.cncsw.com

Phone: (860) 589-0093