A02B-0281-C120#TBS is a CNC operator panel with integrated LCD display used in machines equipped with controllers from FANUC.
📌 Basic Information
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Part Number: A02B-0281-C120#TBS
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Type: CNC Operator Panel / LCD Display Unit (HMI)
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Controller Series: FANUC Series 0i-D
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Category: Human–Machine Interface module
⚙️ Main Functions
The A02B-0281-C120 panel is the main interface between the operator and the CNC system. It allows the operator to control and monitor machine operations.
Key functions include:
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Displaying CNC operation screens and machine status
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NC program input and editing
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Showing alarms, diagnostics, and system information
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Enabling manual machine operations (MDI, jog, handwheel, reference return)
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Communicating with the CNC main controller
🖥️ Typical Components
This module usually includes:
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Integrated LCD display
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Operator keypad
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Soft keys and function keys
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Interface connection to the CNC control unit
🔎 Meaning of “#TBS”
In FANUC part numbers:
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#TBS indicates a specific configuration or option version of the panel.
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It may represent differences such as:
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Keyboard layout
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Display configuration
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Regional or language settings
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Machine builder customization
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🧩 Related Models
Within the A02B-0281 operator panel family, common variants include:
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C120
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C121
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C125
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C126
These are different versions of the FANUC 0i-D operator interface, typically differing in display type, hardware revision, or keyboard layout.
✅ Simple explanation:
A02B-0281-C120#TBS = FANUC 0i-D CNC operator panel with LCD display used for operating the machine, editing programs, and monitoring CNC status. 🔧


