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