Machine Compatibility/Connections
FactoryWiz has one of the largest machine connection libraries in the industry. While most newer equipment utilize industry standard connections such as Fanuc FOCAS, MTConnect or OPC UA, FactoryWiz also excels at hooking up to older equipment that was never designed to be monitored.
Newer controllers with protocols which allow for the transfer of machine status data will be the easiest to install and give the most information, but we are accustomed to accommodating a wide range of capabilities even within the same site. Below is a chart to help you understand what information you can expect to get from FactoryWiz Monitoring for each of your machines.
Native Ethernet Connections
| Machine Control | Cycle Time & Part Count ** | Part Name ** | Feed Hold | Alarm Recording | Email/Cell Phone Alerts | Feed/Rapid/Spindle Override | Spindle Load | Specific Alarm Names | Current Tool Indicator | Macro Variables | Tool & Workpiece Offsets | PLC Data Monitoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Allen Bradley PLC | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Not available | Supported | Not available | Supported |
BrotherB00 / C00 / Speedio | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Not available | Not available | Supported | Supported | Supported | Not available |
Fagor8055 / 8065 / 8070 | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Not available | Supported | Supported | Not available | Supported* | Not available |
Fanuc FOCAS | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
HaasMDC or NextGen (NGC) | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | NGC | Not available | NGC*** | Supported | Supported* | Supported* | Not available |
Heidenhaini530 / i640 | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Not available | Supported | Supported | Supported* | Not available | Not available |
Kitamura Arumatik | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Not available |
MazakFusion / Matrix / Smooth G & X | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Not available | Supported | Supported | Supported* | Supported* | Not available |
Mitsubishi EDMAll Ethernet models | Supported | Supported | Not available | Supported | Supported | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
MT Connect***Citizen, DMG Mori, Hurco, Makino EDM, Omax WaterJet, Zeiss CMM & more | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Okuma THiNC | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Not available | Not available | Supported |
SiemensOPC/UA or OPC/DA | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Not available | Not available | Not available |
System 3R Cell | Supported | Supported | Not available | Supported | Supported | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Traub OPC/UA | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
UMATI*** | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Digital Signal Monitor*** | Supported | Not available | Supported | Supported | Supported | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Digital Signal Monitor & RS232 w/ Macro*** | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Not available | Not available | Not available | Supported* | Supported* | Supported* | Supported* |
* Captured via DPRNT (if machine has DPRNT)** May require adding a code to the CNC program*** Dependent upon the signals available or software version of your specific equipment
The following table shows data that is available from either a tablet mounted on the machine or ERP or a combination of both.
| Tablet Data | Idle Reason (Realtime and retrospective) | Supported |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Modes | Supported | |
| Production | Supported | |
| Setup | Supported | |
| Inspection | Supported | |
| Maintenance | Supported | |
| Request Assistance (Text or Email) | Supported | |
| Part Progress Percentage | Supported | |
| Batch Progress Percentage | Supported | |
| Reject Parts | Supported | |
| Preventative Maintenance Tasks | Supported | |
| DNC – Transfer CNC Programs | Supported | |
| ERP and Tablet | Work Order Number | Supported |
| Operator Name | Supported | |
| Batch Quantity | Supported | |
| Expected Run Time | Supported | |
| Parts Per Cycle | Supported |