Thank you for the reply.
Ive been talking to these guys and wondering what software I should get.
Predator CNC Editor Express - Predator Software Inc.
Predator CNC Editor - Predator Software Inc.
And Cam Soft.
Ladder im guessing the wiring input/outputs? Of the RS232???
I don't have the picture of this but I will try to get it to you.
It is a Fanuc O-M control.Attachment 421260

Reply from Predator Software
So it can be a bit tricky. Technically there are four possibilities:

1. On the operator panel there are a series of buttons for the main modes MDI, Edit, Automatic, Jog and hopefully Tape. Tape mode may also be labeled Remote mode.

2. On the operator panel there is a rotary switch for the main modes. Again look for a Tape or Remote position.

3. Some Fanuc 0s don't have a Tape/Remote button or a Tape/Remote switch position. But, they do have a special procedure to enter Tape mode. Which is not common knowledge and is what I have documented at the office.

4. Finally, your concerns are correct. The earliest/oldest Fanuc 0s don't support Tape/Remote mode at all. When you boot the CNC there is a revision letter that is also important to determine the age/capability. Look for a Fanuc 0M A, B, C, D, E, F etc. Again, the letter revisions which will/won't work is documented at the office.

Have you purchased the machine already? Can you discuss this point with the previous owner?

Thanks,

Jim

From Cam Soft
Drip feeding via an RS232 serail from the PC to the Fanuc is a standard feature of our Advance System 3000 CAD/CAM software.
Which means you get a CAD/CAM system which you don't have to use.
The documentation shows a diagram on how to make the RS232 cable for a Fanuc 0M control.

The cost is only $199 when you purchace direc. Plus $59 for an Optional USB hardware ket (dongle). Retail or Dealer prices ar $1,295

(1) You got to be sure that your Fanuc has a RS232 port.

(2) You also want to be sure you already know how to set up the Fanuc to send and recieve programs.

(3) Drip feeding is different than downloading on a Fanuc. You should know how to set up the Fanuc parameters to configure the XON and XOFF characters that enable the dripping start and stop process.