Fanuc 16-TA second RS-232 option

[1000ee-monarch]

I'm working on a Fanuc 16-TTA that has a dead serial port.

I'd really like to know how to turn on the optional second serial port (marked RS232-2 on the main board).

Right now if I set IO channel to 2 or 3 and try to READ or PUNCH nothing happans (no LSK, no error messages, nothing).

I'm assuming in order to use the second serial port I will have to enable an option parameter, then use IO channel 2, correct?

Thanks,
Alex.

[Al_The_Man]

JD5A is channel 0 and 1 JD5B is channel 2 for the RS232.
I don't see an option parameter for this.
Do you have the parameter manual?
Al.

[1000ee-monarch]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Man JD5A is channel 0 and 1 JD5B is channel 2 for the RS232. I don't see an option parameter for this. Do you have the parameter manual? Al.

I have a 16-C parameter manual which is pretty close (this is a 16-A)

If I set the IO channel to 2 and channel 2 device # to 0, and try to READ or PUNCH, nothing happens.

I talked with the fanuc people and they said that the second RS232 port is an option (but of course wouldn't give me the option parameter to turn it on).

[Al_The_Man]

Check your PM's.
Al.

[dinesh]

Hi Al_The_Man,
Last week we purchased morseiki mf6 which has Fanuc 16MA. I am able to take backup of parameter and programs as well.Machine is running fine.
Today i wanted to check RMT (DNC)function. When i connect and start the cycle start button, On the screen LSK is blinking but not able to read the program.
After this i wanted to trasfer a part program from pc to cnc.I could not transfer.I used JD5A to take backup. When i use JD5B nothing happens.
Please let me know any parameter or procedure.
Thanks in advance.
My e-mail hegde_dinesh@hotmail.com