Re: Telix and FANUC

Hi Steve,
On the 9pin PC connector pin2 and pin3 are reversed already as
opposed to the 25pin conn. Its weird but true:

25pin:
pin2 = TX
pin3 = RX

9pin:
pin2 = RX
pin3 = TX

-Lee

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "steveggca" <steveggca@y...> wrote:
> good information but 2-2 and 3-3 will not work the PC will auto
> switch the send and recieve pins but Fanuc will not.
> the 2 and 3 pins must be crossed.
> the rs-232 port on fanuc is almost always connected to channel 0
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "fbuznik" <fedia@p...> wrote:
> > Hi list,
> >
> > For Win users, try www.cadem.com - their NC Net Lite is free. On
> the
> > site there are also examples on cable layouts for different CNC
> > controllers(http://www.cadem.com/ncnet_dncdetails.htm)
> > Here are some simple cable connections:
> > 1. XON/XOFF, 3 wires
> > PC, 9 pins, female FANUC, 25 pins, male
> > 2 --------------------- 2
> > 3 --------------------- 3
> > 5 --------------------- 7
> > 1+4+6 6+8+20
> > 7+8 4+5
> >
> > 2. rts/cts
> > PC, 9 pins, female FANUC, 25 pins, male
> > 2 --------------------- 2
> > 3 --------------------- 3
> > 5 --------------------- 7
> > 8 --------------------- 4
> > 7 --------------------- 5
> > 1+6 ------------------- 20
> > 4 --------------------- 6+8
> >
> > For DOS, try PROCOMM, some old version like 2.xx. Searching
> > www.gefanuc.com you will find the following:
> > Serial Communications on Series 0 CNC
> > I. CNC PARAMETER SETTINGS
> > Set the following parameters in the Series 0 for the desired
CNC
> port.
> > On the SETTINGS screen, set the following:
> > TVON = 0
> > ISO =
> > 1
> > I/O = 0 (if using port 1), I/O = 2 (if using port 2)
> > PWE = 1
> > TAPEF = 0
> >
> > CNC
> > Parameter Port 1
> > (M5) Port 2
> > (M74)
> > 0002 1xxxxxx1 - -
> > 0050 - - 1xxxxxx1
> > 0038 01xxxxxx xx01xxxx
> > 0552 10 - -
> > 0253 - - 10
> >
> > - - means that this parameter has no effect for this port.
> > X means that this bit is a "don't care" setting. Either 1 or 0 is
> OK
> >
> > Note: Settings in this table correspond to computer settings of
> 4800,
> > E, 7, 2
> > (4800 baud, Even parity, 7 data bits and 2 stop bits)
> >
> > Hint: Trace the RS-232 cable from the serial port connector back
to
> > the CNC
> > MASTER PCB (0-B) or MEMORY PCB (0-C) to determine if you are
> connected
> > to Port 1 or Port 2. Then, label the serial port connection so it
> is
> > visible from the outside!.
> >
> > II. PUNCHING CNC PARAMETERS (CNC --> PC)
> >
> > Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the
> CNC.
> > Set up the computer in accordance with "Using Procomm with GE
> Fanuc
> > Controls".
> > Set up the CNC parameters in accordance with section I.
> > Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows:
> > PC Power up the computer and type CD\PROC242\DLFILES.
> > PC Type ProComm.
> > PC Press ESC, Alt-C to clear the screen.
> > PC With NUMLOCK turned off, press the PgDn key.
> > PC Select ASCII for the protocol (no. 7).
> > PC Type in the filename you want for CNC Parameters followed by
> RETURN
> > ( With ProComm 2.4.2, you must use a filename that does not
> exist ).
> > CNC Go into EDIT mode.
> > CNC Press the DGNOS/PARAM, [PARAM], OUTPUT/START keys.
> > (The CNC will flash OUTPUT in the lower right corner of the CRT)
> > (The PC will display the text and count lines until finished.)
> > (In order to also output 900 series parameters, press and hold
the
> EOB
> > key while pressing OUTPUT/START.)
> > PC Press ESC to end this procedure. The CNC Parameter file
> exists in
> > the \PROC242\DLFILES directory with the filename you specified.
> >
> >
> > III. READING CNC PARAMETERS (PC --> CNC)
> >
> > Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the
CNC
> > Set up the computer in accordance with "Using Procomm with GE
> Fanuc
> > Controls".
> > Set up the CNC parameters in accordance with section I.
> > Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows:
> > PC Power up computer and type CD\PROC242\DLFILES.
> > PC Type ProComm.
> > CNC Go into MDI mode (may need to press E-Stop).
> > CNC Press the DGNOS/PARAM, [PARAM], INPUT keys.
> > (LSK will flash in the lower right corner of the CRT.)
> > PC Press ESC, Alt-C to clear the screen.
> > PC With NUMLOCK turned off, press the PgUp key.
> > PC Select ASCII for the protocol (no. 7).
> > PC Type in the filename that contains the CNC Parameters.
> > ( The CNC will flash INPUT in the lower right corner of the CRT.)
> > ( The PC will display the text and count lines until finished.)
> > CNC Power the CNC off and then on to have the new parameters
take
> > effect.
> >
> >
> > IV. PUNCHING CNC PART PROGRAMS (CNC --> PC)
> >
> > Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the
> CNC.
> > Set up the computer in accordance with "Using Procomm with GE
> Fanuc
> > Controls".
> > Set up the CNC parameters in accordance with section I.
> > Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows:
> > PC Power up computer and type CD\PROC242\DLFILES
> > PC Type ProComm.
> > PC Press ESC, Alt-C to clear the screen.
> > PC With NUMLOCK turned off, press the PgDn key.
> > PC Select ASCII for the protocol (no. 7).
> > PC Type in the filename you want for Part Programs followed by
> RETURN.
> > (With ProComm 2.4.2, you must use a filename that does not
exist).
> > CNC Press CANCEL and RESET simultaneously to eliminate P/S 100
> alarm.
> > CNC Go into EDIT mode.
> > CNC Press the PRGRM, [LIB], Oxxxx, OUTPUT/START.
> > { where xxxx is the desired pgm no.}.
> > (The CNC will flash OUTPUT on the lower portion of the CRT.)
> > (The PC will display the text and count lines until finished.)
> > PC Press ESC to end this procedure. The CNC Part Program file
> exists
> > in the \PROC242\DLFILES directory with the filename you input.
> >
> > V. READING CNC PART PROGRAMS (PC --> CNC)
> >
> > Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the
> CNC.
> > Set up the computer in accordance with "Using Procomm with GE
> Fanuc
> > Controls"
> > Set up the CNC parameters in accordance with section I.
> > Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows:
> > PC Power up computer and type CD\PROC242\DLFILES.
> > PC Type PROCOMM.
> > CNC Press CANCEL and RESET simultaneously to eliminate P/S 100
> alarm
> > CNC Go into EDIT mode.
> > CNC Press one of the following sequences (based on options):
> > PRGRM, [PRGRM], [I/O], [READ] keys.
> > PRGRM, [PRGRM], [FLOPPY], [READ], 1, INPUT, [EXEC] keys.
> > (LSK will flash in the lower right corner of the CRT).
> > PC Press ESC, Alt-C to clear the screen.
> > PC With NUMLOCK turned off, press the PgUp key.
> > PC Select ASCII for the protocol (no. 7).
> > PC Type in a filename that contains the Part Program followed
by
> RETURN.
> > ( The CNC will flash READ in the lower portion of the CRT. )
> > ( The PC will display the text and count lines until finished. )
> >
> > VI. PUNCHING PMC PARAMETERS (CNC --> PC)
> >
> > Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the
> CNC.
> > Set up the computer in accordance with "Using Procomm with GE
> Fanuc
> > Controls".
> > Set up the CNC parameters in accordance with section I.
> > Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows:
> > PC Power up the computer and type CD\PROC242\DLFILES.
> > PC Type PROCOMM.
> > PC Press ESC, Alt-C to clear the screen.
> > PC With NUMLOCK turned off, press the PgDn key.
> > PC Select ASCII for the protocol (no. 7).
> > PC Type in the filename you want for PMC Parameters then press
> RETURN.
> > (With ProComm 2.4.2, you must use a filename that does not
> exist ).
> > CNC Go into EDIT mode.
> > CNC Press the DGNOS/PARAM, [DGNOS], OUTPUT/START keys.
> > ( The CNC will flash OUTPUT on the lower right corner of the CRT.)
> > ( The PC will display the text and count lines until finished.)
> > PC Press ESC to end this procedure. The PMC Parameter file
> exists in the
> > \PROC242\DLFILES directory with the filename you specified.
> >
> > VII. READING PMC PARAMETERS (PC --> CNC)
> > Connect the cable to the computer and the serial port on the
> CNC.
> > Set up the computer in accordance with "Using Procomm with GE
> Fanuc
> > Controls".
> > Set up the CNC parameters in accordance with section I.
> > Perform the following steps on the PC and CNC as follows:
> > PC Power up computer and type CD\PROC242\DLFILES
> > PC Type ProComm.
> > CNC Go into EDIT mode.
> > CNC Press the DGNOS/PARAM, [DGNOS], INPUT keys.
> > (LSK will flash in the lower right corner of the CRT.)
> > PC Press ESC, Alt-C to clear the screen.
> > PC With NUMLOCK turned off, press the PgUp key.
> > PC Select ASCII for the protocol (no. 7).
> > PC Type in the filename that contains the PMC Parameters.
> > (The CNC will flash INPUT in the right corner of the CRT.)
> > (The PC will display the text and count lines until finished.)
> >
> >
> > VIII LOADING PARAMETERS AFTER CLEARING MEMORY
> > After memory clear or memory dump has been performed on the 0
> > controls, the Option parameters (900 series) must be reloaded by
> hand
> > in order to enable serial communications. To accomplish this, use
> the
> > following procedure:
> >
> > Depress the ESTOP button.
> > Power on, set PWE=1
> > Parameter 38.3 =1(full keypad), 38.3=0(standard keypad), Power
> OFF-ON
> > Manually input Parameters 900-919.
> > Manually set all I/O parameters according to section I.
> > Power OFF-ON
> > Select Parameter screen
> > Depress EOB & INPUT simultaneously. LSK should flash on bottom
> right
> > corner of monitor
> > Send parameters from input device per section III.
> >
> >
> > NOTE: The order of loading files should be: NC Parameters, PMC
> > Parameters and then part programs etc.
> >
> > Hope this is enough for starting successull connections
> >
> > Fedia Buznik
> > fedia@p...