Description
FANUC A02B-0236-C150#XX is a 290 mm-wide operator panel used on FANUC i-A/B series CNC controls ā essentially the wide control panel / human-machine interface for machine operation. These panels provide the keypad/buttons and interface between the operator and the CNC system.
š General Description
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Part Series: A02B-0236 (operator interface hardware family for FANUC controls)
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Model: C150 indicates the wide operator panel (~290 mm wide) for i-A/B controls.
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Function: Operator panel (MMI/HMI) with buttons and interface for CNC operation, program input, axis control, etc.
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Typical Use: Installed on machine tool control consoles (mill/turn) as the main keypad/display interface.
š§© Variant Suffix (#XX) Meaning
The #XX suffix specifies the exact version / key layout / language variant of the panel:
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#MBS: Wide operator panel with milling-oriented keys and symbolic legends.
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#MBR: Wide operator panel with milling keys and English legends.
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#TBR / #TBS: Wide operator panel with turning (lathe) key layout ā English or symbol variants.
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#B: Often denotes a specific OEM (e.g., Chiron) custom-configured panel.
š Key Notes
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The C150 panel is wider than the standard size panels (C140), giving more room for keys and display elements while keeping compatibility with i-Series controls.
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These panels are typically part of the operator console and connect to the CNC control system to allow manual data input (MDI), jogging, mode selection, etc.
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