Fanuc

This page provides information on integrating Chatter with Fanuc controls.

Compatibility

Chatter requires Fanuc machines to be networked for communication. This includes most relatively recent Fanuc i-Series controls (e.g., 0i, 18i, 31i, 32i). Machines with FOCAS capabilities are compatible.

You can check compatibility by following this video: Simple Fanuc CNC Networking (FTP & Monitoring).

Locating the Ethernet Connection

Many machines include an ethernet port, either near the control panel or in the control cabinet. Some machines will have an ethernet port on the outside which is wired into one of the two locations described below.

Scenario A: The port(s) are located on the back of the LCD unit.

Scenario B: The port(s) are located on the NCU inside the control cabinet.

If your machine is equipped with the Fast Ethernet / Dataserver option, we recommend this option since it has better file transfer capabilities. Otherwise, use the embedded port.

Setup

1. Verify that the ethernet cable is connected.
2. Power on the machine.
3. Activate emergency stop.
4. Press the System hardkey.
5. Press the + softkey on the right-hand side and navigate to one of the following options:
   • EMBED PORT if using the embedded port.
   • ETHERNET if using a Fanuc Dataserver.
6. Navigate to COMMON and configure the following:
   • IP ADDRESS: Your desired IP address for the machine.
   • SUBNET MASK: 255.255.255.0
   • ROUTER IP ADDRESS: The IP address of your router.
   • DHCP CLIENT: 0
7. Press the FOCAS2 softkey and configure the following:
   • PORT NUMBER (TCP): 8193
   • PORT NUMBER (UDP): 0
   • TIME INTERVAL: 0
8. Completely power cycle the machine.
9. Ping the configured IP from another computer on the network to verify connectivity.

Integration

Compatibility

Chatter is compatible with Fanuc machines that have FOCAS capabilities. The majority of modern Fanuc controls support this by default. To check - follow this video here: Simple Fanuc CNC Networking (FTP & Monitoring)

For a more detailed breakdown of the options, reference the table below

Control Series	Embedded Ethernet	Fast Ethernet	Exec Software	Option
16/18/21iA, 0iB/C			A20B-8100-07706567	S707
16/1B/21iB	Yes		A20B-8100-07706567	S707
3xiA/B	Yes		A20B-8101-00306569	S707
0iD	Yes		A20B-8101-0030658W	S707
0iF	Yes		A20B-8101-0770658Q	S707