Hi

I am trying to connect 4 CNCs to a computer. 3 of the cnc are Fanuc 10T, 16M and 0M which have RS232 port and a Deckel Maho 50V which has an ethernet port. I would like to know if any of you know with whom I can get the hardware needed for a DNC connection, any brands or suppliers. At this moment I have 3 possible connection architectures.

1) Connect all 3 machines Fanuc to a RS232 DNC hub and from there to a regular router so i can connect the Deckel Maho and then to a computer.


2)Connect the Fanuc controllers to a RS232 converter and then to a router where I can also connect the Deckel Maho and from there to the PC. (on this connection I would like to know if there is any problem with the DNC software. Is it capable of recognizing all machines even thought the conversion from RS232 to a 802.1 protocol?)

3) Connect the Fanuc controllers to a RS232 converter and then to a wireless transmitter also the Deckel Maho to a wireless transmitter and to a wireless router and finally to the computer.. I also have the same doubt as the one before and how much more does it cost from option 2.



The CNC machines are not very far from the PC, the connection cable would be around 10 yards.
The hardware that I have found for the connections are

http://www.grecosystems.com/products/EmbeddedDNC.htm
http://www.grecosystems.com/products/wirelessdnc.htm

Also If you recommend any DNC software.

Please I need some advice
Thank you