Connect and CollectMachine Data fromFANUC Controls

With most FANUC controls, the standard protocol FOCAS can be used to acquire data from the equipment.

There are a few steps involved, but connecting with FANUC FOCAS is one of the easiest methods of machine connectivity.

1. Ensure that the FANUC control supports FOCAS. Reference the FAQ below or reach out to our team for help.
2. Run an Ethernet cable through the machine’s body into the ethernet port
3. Adjust the control settings to enable FANUC FOCAS.

Learn more aboutconnecting with FANUC FOCASor read the full tutorial in our Knowledge Base.

机器人和数控设备的主要供应商,没有t only does FANUC have a well-adopted CNC control, but the organization also offers communication software to transfer data between assets and monitor equipment performance and conditions. This helps manufacturers better understand shop floor performance. These communication software solutions include:

• FASOPC: An OPC-UA and OPC-DA Server Solution
• FANUC MTConnect Server: An MTConnnect Server Solution
• FASConnect: A solution to connect PCs and CNCs
• MT-LINKi: FANUC's proprietary machine tool monitoring solution
• FASData: A plug-and-play version of MT-Linki that is less comprehensive

We cover both MT-Linki and FASData below.

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