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Click '''Menu''' -> '''Next''' -> '''Status''' -> '''Version ID''' -> '''Next''' -> '''F3[ORDER FI]''' to verify that the required options are installed on your robot controller (see figure below):
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'''Select C3 slot''' - the C1 and C2 slots are reserved for user applications.
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Revision as of 11:42, 10 December 2018

Users are strongly recommended to read Locator Tutorial: Introduction prior to installation of specific robot intere

1. Prerequisites

Prior to setup, please ensure that your Fanuc controller meets the following criteria:

- System version 8.10 and higher (Versions 6.40 - 7.70 are also supported with certain limitations)

- R648 User Socket Msg - Socket Communication option available

Click Menu -> Next -> Status -> Version ID -> Next -> F3[ORDER FI] to verify that the R648 User Socket Msg option is installed on your robot controller (see figure below):


Fanuc Locator Setting Up Guide Prerequisities.png

2. Fanuc Controller Setup

2.1 Set IP Addresses of Ethernet Ports

The first step of the process is to configure the IP addresses of the robot controller.

Using Teach Pendant, press Menu -> Setup -> Host Comm -> TCP/IP -> F3[Detail]:


Fanuc tutorial Step2.png


Two Ethernet ports should be available; users are recommended to configure Port#1 for communication with Vision Controller.

Amend the IP address of Port#1 to match your network configuration:


Fanuc Locator Setting Up Guide IP.png


If you use ROBOGUIDE for workcell commissioning, configure Port#2 for transferring files between the robot controller and your PC.

Click F3[PORT] to switch between Port#1 and Port#2 and amend the IP address of Port#2 to match your network configuration:


Fanuc tutorial Step3.png


2.3 Configure TCP/IP Client

The main Photoneo Bin Picking application works in client mode. Configure the TCP/IP Client for this purpose.

Press Menu -> Setup -> Host Comm -> F4[SHOW] and select Clients


Fanuc Locator Setting Up Guide Clients.png


Select C1 slot


Fanuc Locator Setting Up Guide Clients Select.png


Configure the TCP/IP client C3 as is shown in the figure below:

NOTE: Set the IP address of the Vision Controller to SERVER IP/HOSTNAME


Fanuc Locator Setting Up Guide Client Setup.png

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