Currently we have 9 machines and we have an archaic set up currently. We have from PC to a 6 port switch box to individual RJ245 cable to each machine going back into an RS232 port. We have 9 machines, one is currently not set up and communicating, 1 uses floppy (urgh) & one is actually a brand new fanuc 30 series with wireless capabilities which IT is not willing to set up because of "SECUIRTY RISK". So we are just using a flash drive currently.
I have explored shopfloor (years ago) and the idea of going completely wireless. As of right now it is still just an idea as the price was higher and IT worrying about SECURITY risk (lol). So for the time being I would like to explore other ways using our current wire setup to stay wired but have more space for all of our machines and more. We actually have 2 more new machines coming that haven't arrived yet that will be using the same archaic set up. So im looking at about 11+ ports. I am extremely open to using wireless and any alternative means. As it looks now this is only a temp fix because we are looking at buying more machines as the years come.
How does everyone on here send and receive programs?
I know there are a lot of shops that have older machines & newer ones mixed so Id love to hear how programs are transferred elsewhere.
I have explored shopfloor (years ago) and the idea of going completely wireless. As of right now it is still just an idea as the price was higher and IT worrying about SECURITY risk (lol). So for the time being I would like to explore other ways using our current wire setup to stay wired but have more space for all of our machines and more. We actually have 2 more new machines coming that haven't arrived yet that will be using the same archaic set up. So im looking at about 11+ ports. I am extremely open to using wireless and any alternative means. As it looks now this is only a temp fix because we are looking at buying more machines as the years come.
How does everyone on here send and receive programs?
I know there are a lot of shops that have older machines & newer ones mixed so Id love to hear how programs are transferred elsewhere.