FANUC R-50iA Robot Controller Software PLC - Getting Started

In this tech short, we’ll walk through the essentials of FANUC’s new Software PLC option available on the R-50iA Robot Controller. If you’re looking to integrate modern PLC capabilities directly into your robot controller using the CODESYS™ Development System V3.5 SP19 ~ SP21, this is a great place to start.

We’ll explore how Software PLC brings IEC-standard PLC programming into the robot environment, eliminating the need for external hardware. You’ll see how this option fits into a broader suite of tools designed to enhance automation flexibility, including the Software PLC Operator Panel and Process Access Control.
Whether you're a controls engineer, integrator, or someone looking to streamline robot-cell interaction, this video will help you understand how to leverage these new capabilities to simplify your setup and expand your control options.

What You’ll Learn

• How Software PLC works within the R-50iA controller
• What programming languages are supported in CODESYS™
• How to install and validate both the CODESYS™ Development System V3.5 SP19 ~ SP21 and FANUC package
• How the Software PLC Operator Panel enables web-based HMIs
• How Process Access Control integrates EtherCAT™ motion control

Requirements to Get Started

• FANUC R-50iA controller with software version V10.10P/25 or newer
• Latest version of the CODESYS™ Development System V3.5 SP19 ~ SP21 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• FANUC CODESYS™ Control package (available via the FANUC customer portal)
• Optional Ethernet board for expanded connectivity

This video is ideal for anyone interested in modernizing their robot control architecture with integrated PLC functionality. Sign in to watch and take the first step toward a more unified automation environment.