[Jim Dawson]

I picked up a 1989 Conquest 42 with a Fanuc OT controller. I would like to replace the RS232 with USB or Ethernet connection. Is a USB serial port the best way to go? Rip out the Fanuc control and upgrade the system?

Any ideas?

Thanks, Jim

[mbservice]

I picked up a 1989 Conquest 42 with a Fanuc OT controller. I would like to replace the RS232 with USB or Ethernet connection. Is a USB serial port the best way to go? Rip out the Fanuc control and upgrade the system?

Any ideas?

Thanks, Jim

Why don't you connect it to network via Wi-Fi

[Jim Dawson]

Why don't you connect it to network via Wi-Fi

Well, I do have Wi-Fi in the shop, how is it connected to the Fanuc controller?

[Mike283]

Well, I do have Wi-Fi in the shop, how is it connected to the Fanuc controller?

Check out http://www.highlanddnc.com/

[Jim Dawson]

Check out Highland DNC, LLC.

Thank you Mike. Exactly what I was looking for.

[HDowns]

Hi,

Do not use Wifi in the shop. Use cable connections only. Try a device like Moxa Nport 5110 and convert your RS232 to Ethernet. Then you may use any DNC software with a virtual COM port on a computer.

[Jim Dawson]

Hi,

Do not use Wifi in the shop. Use cable connections only. Try a device like Moxa Nport 5110 and convert your RS232 to Ethernet. Then you may use any DNC software with a virtual COM port on a computer.

I do agree with you about having machine tools connected to a internet connected network; wired or Wi-Fi. My prefered file transfer method is by USB stick, keeps an air gap between the machines and the world.

Having said that, what other objections do you have about using Wi-Fi in the shop?