Makino

a61nx

Also applies to: a51nx, a81nx, a61nx-5E, MAG3

60 minutesModerateMTConnectFull OEE

What You Need

Cat6 Ethernet cableIncluded in kit

Flowstate CL260 edge nodeIncluded in kit

Customer provides:

1
Locate the Pro6 control Ethernet port
The Makino a61nx uses a Pro6 control (or Professional 6 control) with an Ethernet port on the rear. Some machines have a dedicated network cabinet.
2
Connect to edge node
Cat6 from the Pro6 Ethernet port to the Flowstate edge node. Assign a static IP.

1
Install ProNetConnect
Makino's ProNetConnect software runs on the Pro6 control and provides an MTConnect adapter. Contact Makino for installation if not pre-installed.
ProNetConnect may require a license activation from Makino. Verify with your Makino distributor.
2
Verify MTConnect port
Default MTConnect port is 7878 on Makino (differs from Haas/Fanuc port 5000). Verify in the ProNetConnect configuration.

1
Check MTConnect stream
Browse to http://<machine-ip>:7878/current. Verify spindle speed, axis positions, and program state are streaming.

Spindle speed (RPM)

Spindle load (%)

Axis positions (X/Y/Z/A/B)

Feed rate

Program number

Tool number

Pallet number

Part count

Alarms

Coolant on/off

Don't have MTConnect access?

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