[Motopsych]

Does anyone know of a retrofit for the Fanuc 0tc control so I may upload nc code off of a disc/ stick ? My lathe has the Fanuc cassette reader serial port but I don't have the hardware or software for it. I am memory limited and don't want to erase programs so I may write new ones.
Please let me know if you have used or have a link to some one here who offers retros.
Thanks
Moto

[Al_The_Man]

Have you thought of using RS232 with a PC or laptop?
I have PM'd you re the memory.
Al.

[GPena]

I think the only solution is as Al says is to hook a PC to your lathe and upload/download the programs... I know lots of 0C controls and that is the only way I know.

Greg.

[ALEXCOMO]

fanuc 0TC?

The way is a PC whit a communication software.
By rs 232 port you can send and receive your program, and you can store it save ia a pc hard disk.
I'm Italian and I use this system in my small shop for communication whit my 5 fanuc machine(one software fife machine!!!)
For very large program(up 200k) you can use DNC function.
I use a U.S.A made software it cost 50$.
If your cnc dont have rs232 you can put it on.
.......But 0iTc control don't have pcima port??? either way you can use it!!!

Hi

[Al_The_Man]

Depending on the present memory size, the memory can be expanded by setting an option parameter up to a point, after that an add on board must be also added.
Al.

[gbowne1]

Yeah, I use RS232 and DNC with my OM-C. Works great. Can store my programs offline in the PC. Don't nessisarily have to have all of your programs directly on the CNC/NC, but like for me I suggest storing the programs that you use the most on the CNC.

My programs are a little bit under 200k most of the time on the OM-C.

The shop I worked at had similar setups using Predator DNC. Worked great.

Greg