How to properly configure the Fanuc LR Mate and the KEPServerEX for data exchange? I wrote IP into the column ID, is this correct? Also I chose the driver under my brand. What else do I need to do?
Thanks for posting your question. There are a few additional steps to follow in this setup.
1. Are you interfacing with a 30i controller to operate the LR Mate robot? Bear in mind, you will be connecting with the PMC, and your Device Model selection in KEPServerEX will reflect the model of the PMC. If you are unsure which to choose, use the "Open" Model selection.
2. Communication between the Focas 1 or Focas 2 CNC / PMC data window control libraries on the Device and the KEPServerEX Fanuc Focas Ethernet Driver, requires the installation of the Fanuc Focas Libraries on the KEPServerEX PC. For more information on this, see either of the following:
3. You will need to create Tags in the KEPServerEX Device using the addressing conventions described for the Model type you selected (Power Mate i). For more information on the Address Type / Ranges, see the Power Mate i section of the Fanuc Focas Ethernet Driver help manual. Or, refer to the Open protocol section of that same manual if this is the Device Model selection you end up going with.
4. After following the steps above and adding your tags, launch the OPC Quick Client to test the connection. Do you see Values updating, with a "Good" Quality, for these Tags?
Thank you for explaining your setup and steps followed. You will only want to locate those dll files in the SysWOW64 directory, not the KEPServerEX directory you mentioned.
I do suspect there is a problem with the versions of the files you are using. These are the files you will need:
FWLIB32.DLL (version 1.12.0.2)
FWLIBE1.DLL (version 1.6.0.2)
Note, the filenames are case sensitive. (You will want to locate the file that is FWLIB32.DLL, for example).
Once you have secured those files in the SysWOW directory, it may also be necessary to reboot the PC. Let me know how this goes. If you are still having trouble, we may want to discuss an offline troubleshooting session.
