Need Help!- Ethernet board for fanuc 21i MB controller

[ltx8d]

Hi, guys, I am working a project involving a Fanuc 21i MB controller. for Ethernet connection, do I need to purchase a ethernet board? I heard that there is an Ethernet port on the controller already. but I cannot find it.

Thanks for your help

Rag-Bear

[FANUCCNC]

Frist you need to determine if it is an "LCD-Mounted" CNC or a "standalone". If it is LCD-mount, the CNC is completely mounted behind the LCD screen, and only the drive system is mounted in the electical cabinet. The standalone CNC has a separate display and CNC and the CNC is most likely mounted in the electrical cabinet with the drives.

If you cannot find the CNC in the electrical cabinet (A02B-0285-B801 or A02B-0285-B803), then it is likely that it is an LCD-mount.

The Ethernet port on the LCD-Mount is on the motherboard mounted behind the LCD screen. On the standalone in is in the front of the yellow box in the electical cabinet.

[ltx8d]

Thanks for the reply. I took some pictures of the controller. but I donot know which one is the Ethernet port.does it like a usual one? also do I need to open the yellow plastic cover to access the port. here are some of the pictures:

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Thanks a lot

Rag-bear

[Scottjit]

Originally Posted by ltx8d Thanks for the reply. I took some pictures of the controller. but I donot know which one is the Ethernet port.does it like a usual one? also do I need to open the yellow plastic cover to access the port. here are some of the pictures: ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting Thanks a lot Rag-bear

In the picture 209e can you see on the bottom of the board, left side, does it say ethernet or network and not have a plug there? I know on the 0i there was a blank spot on the board where they did not solder on a connector, no network. If not open the yellow cage and look for a RJ40 connector mounted on the board. if there is not one then you will have to order the option.