Overview

Setting the Fanuc Focus communication as a source will be the most common configuration since this is the setup to acquire information about the control.

Setting up Fanuc Focas as a Source is done by connecting to the DataXchange Service from the DataXchange tab, selecting the associated equipment in the tree list, then pressing the Communication button in the ribbon bar.  The command must not be active in order to modify the communication information.

After selecting Add or Modify in the Communication Information window, leave the Communication Role set as Source and select Fanuc Focas Host from the Communication Type drop down.

After closing the dialog, the IP Address or Host name needs to be specified along with the TCP Port.  The default port used for Focas is typically 8193. 

The Poll Rate of 5 seconds can be modified if needed. This is the rate at which DataXchange will request information from the control. 

Press the Finish button to save the changes.  

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