I have some educational carts using the R30iB controller. (LR Mate 200iD 4S) AFAIK this isn't designed around PLCs so I'm looking for some options for some remote IO for buttons/switches/lights/whatever so my students can experiment with programming actions based on sensor inputs other than just poking at the teach pendant.
My first thought was just connecting a PLC via network, but from what I can see the Ethernet/IP option isn't purchased for these controllers, despite them actually having multiple ethernet ports built in.
Does anyone know what Ethernet/IP costs for these things? I've never used a fanuc robot that didn't have it pre-installed so I'd welcome a ballpark of the cost.
