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Setting up serial communication on a FANUC Series 0-TB CNC machine involves

configuring various parameters for RS-232 communication. Here's a detailed guide


based on the typical settings for FANUC machines, specifically the Series 0-TB.

### Key Parameters for RS-232 Communication

The parameters you'll need to configure typically include those for baud rate, data
bits, stop bits, parity, and flow control. Below are the steps and the typical
parameters for the FANUC 0-TB series.

#### Step 1: Access Parameter Mode

1. **Switch to MDI Mode**: Ensure the machine is in MDI (Manual Data Input) mode.
2. **Enable Parameter Write**: Locate the parameter write enable key (this might be
a physical switch or a software setting).
3. **Parameter Screen**: Access the parameter screen on the CNC display.

#### Step 2: Set Communication Parameters

1. **Parameter 38: I/O Channel**


- **Description**: Selects the input/output channel.
- **Setting**: `4` for RS-232 communication.
- **Procedure**: Set parameter 38 to `4`.

2. **Parameter 552: Baud Rate**


- **Description**: Sets the baud rate for RS-232 communication.
- **Common Values**: 4800, 9600, 19200, etc.
- **Example Setting**: `9600`.
- **Procedure**: Set parameter 552 to the value representing 9600 bps.

3. **Parameter 553: Data Bits and Parity**


- **Description**: Sets data bits and parity.
- **Common Setting**: 8 data bits, no parity.
- **Example Setting**: `8` (data bits) and `0` (no parity).
- **Procedure**: Set parameter 553 to the appropriate combined value.

4. **Parameter 554: Stop Bits**


- **Description**: Sets the number of stop bits.
- **Common Values**: 1 or 2.
- **Example Setting**: `1`.
- **Procedure**: Set parameter 554 to `1`.

5. **Flow Control Parameters**: Usually found within the range of parameters 550-
559.
- **Software Flow Control (XON/XOFF)**: Enable or disable.
- **Hardware Flow Control (RTS/CTS)**: Enable or disable.
- **Example Setting**: Enable X

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