How To Connect To A Ge Fanuc Plc

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FANUCMTConnect Server is FANUC's MTConnect Adapter forFANUC CNCs, allowing machine tool builders and end users toquickly and easily add MTConnect functionality to theirmachine so that machine data can be collected using thestandard MTConnect protocol. With the MTConnect standard,machine tools and other manufacturing equipment can providedata in a standardized structured XML format, eliminatingthe confusion of handling multiple proprietary formats.

Data is sent from the FANUC CNC to the PC where the FASMTC software is installed using the FANUC FOCAS protocol over a standard Ethernet connection. FASMTC converts the data to the structured MTConnect XML and is sent to the data collection PC or any other MTConnect client application.

FANUC MTConnect Server can be installed on an industrial PC, embedded PC or other PC at the machine tool. Windows 7 and 10 are the primary operating systems that are currently supported. The FANUC MTConnect Server package consists of the FANUC MTConnect Adapter and a standard MTConnect agent, however it can be connected to an existing MTConnect adapter if one is available. Configuration can be completed quickly and easily using the simple Windows UI.

I tried to connect to R30i B with Filezilla 3.7.3 on windows 7 64bit.

I saw that it connected to the Fanuc, but then got a some red lines that said that the folder structure could not be read.

So I could not see anything in the robot.

What could be wrong?

I connected with IP adres and default port 21. I connected anonymous once, and also once with the login an password : same result.

If it should work, in what folder should I be : MD?

I need help. I am trying to connect a PC to a r30ib fanuc robot controller. I am at the point where I can ping the controller and ping the pc from the controller. I am also seeing the controller in my web browser. But when I try to connect using filezilla I get the following:

Status: Connecting to 10.10.150.125:21...

Status: Connection established, waiting for welcome message...

Response: 220 R-30iB FTP server ready. [HandlingTool V8.20P/06]

Command: USER anonymous

Response: 230 User logged in [NORM].

Command: SYST

Response: 215 UNKNOWN [HandlingTool V8.20P/06].

Command: FEAT

Response: 500 Command not understood.

Status: Server does not support non-ASCII characters.

Status: Connected

Status: Retrieving directory listing...

Command: PWD

Response: 257 "md:\" is current directory.

Error: Failed to parse returned path.

Error: Failed to retrieve directory listing

Someone answered :

Your server uses a very uncommon and ancient, DOS-like path syntax. Try setting the server type to DOS in the site manager.

In Filezilla's Site Manager setup the following:

Host: [your robot IP] Port: 21

Protocol: FTP - File Transfer Protool

Encryption: Only use plain FTP (insecure)

Logon Type: [Ask for password]

User: (if password option is enabled, use login from Password setup, otherwise use login from setup->host comm->FTP screen)

Password:

Go to Tab "Advanced", setup following:

Server Type: DOS with backslash separators

Bypass proxy: Unchecked

Default local directory: leave empty

use synchronized browsing: Unchecked

Directory comparison: Unchecked

Settings provided by Daniel is correct, it should work.

If it still does not work then try changing these two

server type : 'DOS with forward-slash separators, Transfer mode as 'Passive' and rest of the settings same as what Daniel has said.

I can see all these if I type 192.168.1.174/fr: into the Quickconnect host, and then click the double-dot directory to go up a level in the remote site. However I would like to get Site Manager configured to show that whole list by default, rather than locking me into just the md directory.

I am wanting to use a CPC linked through the Safe I/O Connect feature as a dual chain input to my safety PLC to tell it when the robot is in a safe position. This is on a R-30iB system controlling a M-10iA robot. I think I get the linking part in the software but does anybody have a diagram for how the hard wiring should be? This is an "A" type controller so the manual says to use connector CRMB2 located on the E-Stop board. But from what I am seeing, it only allows you to use the robot 24V as a source. The way I am wanting to do this is have my 24V source from my safety PLC feed the robot via the CRMB2 connector and have the robot provide the dual channel back to my safety PLC when the CPC is satisfied. I Hope this makes sense. Any input would be great. Thank you.

By Safety PLC do you mean something like an AB GaurdLogix controller? If so is it set up with ethernet or some other communication? If that's the case, I wouldn't think you would have to rewire anything, just set up the Safe Outputs in the DCS Safe IO Connect screen. The CRC website has all the Electrical prints if you have access.

All good. We are actually running a Mitsubishi safety PLC. We are utilizing the TBOP13 connector for all external e-stops and light curtain breaks. We are not however using any safety outputs from the robot to the PLC which is what I am trying to do. Currently, we have a safety rated RFID switch mounted on the EOAT that basically sends a duel channel input to our safety PLC to tell it when it is ok to break light curtains i.e. pallet rolling onto machine. We want to change this setup and utilize the DCS instead to give my safety PLC the input it needs in place of the safety sensor. I was thinking it could be done through the safe I/O connect and use the CRMB2 connector but now I am not so sure.

Well, if no one else answers, I'll check back in a few hours when I get to work. But in theory, you should have safety IO mapped to the PLC. If you can find those, it shouldn't be to hard to setup the robot if you have something like ethernet for the two of them to talk. I could only find B cabinet prints, but I'm still at home. I'm invested now.

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Likely your FANUC control supports FOCAS, as any controls 10-15 years old typically do. Further, controls with an "I" series designation may also support FOCAS, and many of the ones that do not include it out of the box can have it added by FANUC.

Over the years, the extent of the control data that could be accessed increased. Also, as new control types were offered by FANUC, advanced functionality was developed to connect to these new controls.

Ethernet Connectivity

The Ethernet connection used to connect the FANUC control and the PC is very similar to that used to connect any device to an Ethernet network. As long as the FANUC control is equipped with an Ethernet port, it can be connected to a dedicated or shared Ethernet network. Any personal computer that has access to this network, and has the specialized software installed, can then access the FANUC control. In fact, multiple PCs can be connected to the CNC control at one time.

Control Hardware for Ethernet Connectivity

The FANUC control must be supplied with an Ethernet port to use this connectivity. There are two versions of Ethernet ports supplied on most controls produced today.

When using an Ethernet connection, there is no special hardware required on the PC. The PC is connected to an Ethernet network exactly as it would be for any other network connection. In fact, it is possible to use an already- existing Ethernet connection being used to communicate with the company-wide network.

High-Speed Serial Bus (HSSB) Connectivity

An HSSB connection is a dedicated connection between only one PC and one FANUC control, utilizing a fiber optic cable. Due to the nature of fiber optic connectivity, this connection is considered more reliable and is faster than either type of Ethernet connection.

A variety of software applications exist that allow a personal computer to communicate with the FANUC control. Generally, most software can be used with either an Ethernet or HSSB connection between the FANUC control and personal computer. FANUC offers various applications that, in addition to providing an interface similar to that available on a control with a standard keyboard and monitor, extend the capabilities of the personal computer.

hello. I'm using ATmega328P board (arduino uno) with rs232 shield (max232) and an lcd screen to print strings received. I have a rs232 usb adapter on my computer to test and send messages to arduino. I receive fanuc cnc messages successfully with my usb rs232 from pc and send messages to arduino with this converter succesfully also. all the baud rate and other rs232 port settings are the same with fanuc machine but arduino doesn't read anything coming from the machine. but pc does. I simulate pc as fanuc machine with the same settings and send messages to arduino and arduino successfully receives and displays them on lcd screen. What am I missing? I tried to switch pin2 to pin3 on the cables, tried many things but no success. it doesn't even get noise or something else to show weird characters on screen. just nothing. I played with rs shield and inserted random current on the cable to create noise, arduino captures this noises and shows weird characters but doesn't get one bit from the machine. thanks.

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