FANUC NOCTI

FANUC NOCTI Certified Robot Operator 1 & 2 Certification (FANUC FCR-01 & FANUC FCR-02)

The FANUC FCR-01 & FCR-02 national assessment's are based on FANUC's industry recognized CERT Program, inclusive of FANUC's Robot Operations, HandlingPRO, HandlingTool Operations and Programming curriculums, Roboguide Simulation Software, and hands-on FANUC robot labs, provided by a FANUC certified academic instructor. Eligible participants can earn certification and an accompanying digital badge.

FCR-01 FANUC Certified Robot Operator-1

Written assessment for entry level position as robotics associate in manufacturing. The assessment exams allow the candidate to demonstrate knowledge in: Robot operations, frame setup, writing, modifying and executing basic programs, program offset, backup, restorations, creating and modifying simulations.

FCR-02 FANUC Certified Robot Operator-2

Performance assessment for entry level position as robotics associate in manufacturing. The assessment exams allow the candidate to demonstrate their knowledge in: Robot operations, frame setup, writing, modifying and executing basic programs, program offset, backup, restorations, creating and modifying simulations.

Written Assessment

Written assessments consist of questions to measure an individuals factual theoretical knowledge.

Administration Time: 3 hours

Number of Questions: 153

Number of Sessions: This assessment may be administered in one, two, or three sessions.

Areas Covered: 

• Robot Safety and Safety Devices (7%)
• Robot Systems and Components (13%)
• Initial Installation and Start Up (6%)
• Basic Robot Operations Using Teach Pendant (18%)
• Basic Robot Programming (28%)
• Program File Manipulations (4%)
• Robot Integration (6%)
• Troubleshoot System Errors (4%)
• Simulation (14%)

 Price: $40

Specific Standards and Competencies Included in this Assessment:

Robot Safety and Safety Devices

• Demonstrate knowledge of internal robot safety devices and functions
• Demonstrate knowledge of external safety devices

Robot Systems and Components

• Identify teach pendant features and functions
• Demonstrate knowledge of function of robot controller
• Demonstrate knowledge of function of end-of-arm tool (EOAT)
• Demonstrate knowledge of axis configuration and functions

Initial Installation and Start Up

• Prepare robot for installation and start up
• Determine and perform various start up methods
• Perform software setup

Basic Robot Operations Using Teach Pendant

• Job the robot using teach pendant
• Master and re-master robot
• Identify common keys in teach pendant
• Setup robot coordinate frames
• Identify basic error and fault recover

Basic Robot Programming

• Create various robot programs
• Identify variables to include in motion program
• Plan a motion path
• Program inputs/outputs
• Program non-motion logic structures
• Program macros

Program File Manipulations

• Backup individual and system files
• Restore individual and system files
• Perform image backup and restore

Robot Integration

• Establish communication to peripheral devices
• Configure input/output
• Set end-of-arm tool parameters

Troubleshoot System Errors

• Troubleshoot configuration errors
• Troubleshoot dual check safety (DCS) errors

Simulation

• Determine the function and use of simulations
• Demonstrate knowledge of simulation screen layout
• Prepare simulation model robot
• Jog the robot
• Define parts and fixtures in simulation
• Create robot TP program for simulation
• Create a simulation
• Execute simulation program
• Match real cell to Roboguide
• Transfer to and from robot

This national certification is offered by an extensive network of high schools, colleges, and training centers that  provide FANUC Certified Education programs with hands-on applied technology in robotics and advanced manufacturing.

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