Hi All

We are looking to get data out of a cnc machine that has fanuc controller (series OI-MC). The controller has a serial port and i am not sure if there is a pcmcia card slot although looking through the data sheet I believe we can add one to the controller.

I have used Focas library earlier on latest series of CNC machines that has Ethernet out and it is quite simple.

In the current scenario I want to know if the below is possible,

1) can I connect to serial port of cnc machine with my laptop directly and use a focas based application to get data out of it directly.

2) Can i use a serial to Ethernet converter and then use the Ethernet out to my laptop and use focas based application to get data out of it.

In the 2nd point how would i know the IP address of the cnc controller.


Thanks