A Study on the Monitoring System for the FMS

Introduces a new monitoring method in FMS explicated in some detail by means of the MSF(Monitoring System of FMS)under development by the au-thors.In order to push FMS technology forword,enhance machining flexibility and the flexibility of human operaters and equipment in a FMS,the authors have made some breakthroughs in traditional ways of single item,unit monitoring and self-han-dling,and suggested the idea of integrated inspection and put the MSF into more practicability.The working status of FMS can be monitored on the CRT of a micro-computer of the MSF,system troubles will be shown with icons,by the flash of the system characteristic symbol or by alarming,and so on.This explores a new way for FMS inspection in a wholly integrated manner.