FANUC FOCAS Integration & Development Services

FANUC FOCAS is an interface used to access data from FANUC CNC controls. It allows authorized software systems to collect information such as machine status, alarms, spindle activity, program details, production counts, and operating conditions. In manufacturing environments, FOCAS is commonly used for real-time CNC monitoring, OEE tracking, analytics, and integration with ERP or MES systems.

The FANUC FOCAS protocol is the communication method software uses to exchange data with supported FANUC CNC controls. It provides structured access to machine variables, status signals, alarm information, and production data. Integration typically requires proper network configuration, compatible control options, data mapping, and software that can translate FOCAS information into dashboards or business-system workflows.

FOCAS integrations commonly collect machine running state, idle time, alarm codes, part counts, cycle data, program information, feed and spindle details, override values, and other control-level signals. Excellerant can use this data for monitoring, OEE calculations, downtime analysis, production progress, forecasting, notifications, and synchronization with ERP or MES platforms.

Yes. Excellerant supports real-time bi-directional integration between shop-floor systems and ERP or MES platforms, including major systems such as SAP and Oracle as well as job-shop platforms like Epicor, JobBoss, and Global Shop Solutions. Machine and operator data can replace manual labor tickets, improve actual-vs-planned accuracy, and keep business systems aligned with production reality.

FOCAS support depends on the FANUC control model, software options, network configuration, and enabled communication capabilities. During assessment, Excellerant reviews the machine control, connectivity method, and required data points. If a machine cannot provide all desired data through FOCAS, other methods such as ethernet, serial, PLC, MTConnect, or intermediary devices may be considered.

Timeline depends on the number of machines, control types, network readiness, data requirements, and ERP or MES complexity. A straightforward monitoring connection is typically faster than a full bi-directional enterprise integration. Excellerant’s process starts with control assessment and data mapping so scope, priorities, and implementation steps are clear before deployment begins.

Yes. FOCAS machine data can feed OEE calculations by measuring availability, performance, and quality-related production signals. Excellerant also supports automated downtime tracking, machine-state timelines, alarm capture, operator downtime categorization, and root-cause reporting. This helps teams compare utilization by machine, shift, job, or cell and identify production bottlenecks.

Yes. Excellerant is built for mixed manufacturing environments and can connect FANUC controls alongside legacy CNCs, RS-232 machines, paper-tape or BTR equipment, PLC-driven assets, and non-CNC machinery. This allows manufacturers to monitor older and newer equipment together instead of replacing valuable machines simply to gain production visibility.