Hello,
im new to fanuc robots and im trying without succes to establish a conection with a siemens plc via ethernet/ip. The thing is that form the robot side its not appearing the Ethernet ip option under the I/o menu. Can someone help me with this?
the controller im using is a R-30ib Mini Plus
thank u!
Hello,
Did you configure anything in MENU -> SETUP -> PROFINET?
Seems that the EtherNet/IP option is not installed on your controller. Check this first and if you don't have it, you can buy it from FANUC.
I don't know your requirements, but connecting to a Siemens PLC is much easier with using PROFINET.
Hello,
Did you configure anything in MENU -> SETUP -> PROFINET?
He is not talking about PROFINET.
If you don't have access to the Ethernet/IP menu under I/O it means that the option isn't installed in the robot
Seems that the EtherNet/IP option is not installed on your controller. Check this first and if you don't have it, you can buy it from FANUC.
I don't know your requirements, but connecting to a Siemens PLC is much easier with using PROFINET.
He is not talking about PROFINET.
Hello,
I know, but to be able to communicate with a Siemens plc you need to be on Profinet, which is the easiest way.
That is correct, PROFINET would be the easiest way. However, communicating to a Siemens PLC via EtherNet/IP is also possible.
Hello,
I know, but to be able to communicate with a Siemens plc you need to be on Profinet, which is the easiest way.
Hi,
No, you don't need to be on Profinet. Siemens PLCs can communicate through a variety of different interfaces, although Profinet is preferable since it is native in their PLCs.
However, Siemens have their own FCs for performing Ethernet I/P communication "through" their Profinet interface.
Try searching for "LCCF_EnetScanner" and/or "LCCF_EnetAdapter" on Siemens support site.
