How to Change Fanuc IO Channel

How to Change Fanuc IO Channel

Overview

How to change the I/O channel on a modern Fanuc control.

I/O Channels

Channel
Description
0, 1
RS-232C Serial Port 1
2
RS-232C Serial Port 2
4
Memory Card Interface (PCMCIA)
5
Data Server Interface
9
Embedded Ethernet Interface (FTP)
17
USB

Change I/O Channel

  1. Put the machine in MDI mode
  2. Press OFF/SET or OFFSET / SETTING button
    3. InfoYou should see the "SETTING (HANDY)" page, if not press OFF/SET button again or SETTING softkey
  3. Cursor down to "I/O Channel" and set to the desired channel

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