CNC machines with MTConnect
PLCGateway reads any MTConnect agent and combines machine tools of different brands in one OEE and monitoring system.
MTConnect gives machine tools of different builders a common data model. Many machines offer an MTConnect agent directly or through an adapter from the machine builder. PLCGateway reads the agent's current data and lets you browse all data items.
Execution state, part count, spindle and position data of every machine then appear in the same dashboards, OEE calculations and reports, next to machines connected with FOCAS or Haas Q commands.
- Families and models
- Mazak · Okuma · DMG MORI · Hurco · Haas · FANUC · Siemens · Heidenhain controls
Families and models
| Family | Models (examples) | Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Mazak | MAZATROL SmoothX / SmoothG / SmoothAi MTConnect agent of the MAZATROL controls. | MTConnect |
| Okuma | OSP-P300 / P500 (MTConnect adapter) MTConnect adapter and agent for OSP controls. | MTConnect |
| DMG MORI | CELOS, MAPPS MTConnect interface of CELOS / MAPPS machines. | MTConnect |
| Hurco | WinMax MTConnect of the WinMax control. | MTConnect |
| Haas | Next Generation Control MTConnect of the Next Generation Control, or Haas Q commands. | MTConnect Haas machine data collection |
| FANUC · Siemens · Heidenhain controls | MTConnect adapter / agent MTConnect adapter and agent of the machine builder; FANUC controls can also use FOCAS directly. | MTConnect FANUC FOCAS |
Notes for commissioning
- Check that the agent answers in a browser (for example http://machine:5000/probe).
- One agent can serve several machines; enter the device name to select one.
- Use the execution state and part count for availability and output in the production model.
- MTConnect is read only; use FOCAS or Haas Q commands where values have to be written.
Protocols
MTConnect
Samples, events and conditions from any MTConnect agent, with browsing of all data items.
Learn more →Haas machine data collection
Haas NGC and Classic: status, program, parts, cycle times, spindle, macros.
Learn more →FANUC FOCAS
FANUC Series 0i, 30i/31i/32i/35i and 16i/18i/21i: status, positions, spindle, alarms, PMC.
Learn more →Questions and answers
Does every CNC have MTConnect?
No. Many newer machines offer it, others need an adapter from the machine builder or a third party. FANUC controls can be read directly with FOCAS.
Can I mix MTConnect and other drivers?
Yes, every machine is a device with its own driver; dashboards and OEE treat them the same.
Is a cloud service needed?
No, PLCGateway reads the agents in the local network and runs on your own hardware.
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