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Mitsubishi Connectivity Guide

Overview​

Mitsubishi Control

Mitsubishi M70/M700 control panel. These controls use MachineMetrics' proprietary Mitsubishi adapter for direct connectivity over Ethernet.

Important: If you have a Citizen machine, please see the Citizen Connectivity Guide instead of this guide.

MachineMetrics connects to machines with Mitsubishi controls using proprietary adapters designed specifically for these control series.

Use the M70 / M80 / M800 adapter

Compatible Controls:

  • M70
  • M700
  • M80
  • M800

Note: For DMG Mori Celos machines, use MTConnect Guide.

Mitsubishi Controls​

What is Mitsubishi M70 / M80 / M800 and M700?​

Mitsubishi Electric's CNC control systems are found in various machine tools. MachineMetrics uses proprietary adapters to communicate directly with these controls over Ethernet.

Compatible Machines:

  • Mitsubishi CNC controls
  • Miyano machines (with Mitsubishi controls)

What Data Can Be Collected:

  • Execution state (ACTIVE, READY, INTERRUPTED)
  • Program name and number
  • Tool number and offsets
  • Spindle speed and override
  • Feed rate and override
  • Axis positions
  • Alarms and messages
  • Part count (with proper configuration)
  • Cycle time

Prerequisites​

Before connecting a Mitsubishi machine:

  • Machine has Ethernet port on control
  • Machine is on the network (same network as Edge device)
  • Static or reserved DHCP IP address assigned to machine
  • Network settings accessible on control
  • Physical access to machine control for initial setup

Network Configuration on Mitsubishi Control​

Step 1: Access Network Settings

  1. Press SYSTEM button on control panel
  2. Navigate to Network or Ethernet settings
  3. Depending on control version, may be under:
    • SYSTEM → Network
    • Parameter → Ethernet
    • Setup → Communication

Step 2: Set IP Address

Before establishing a network connection, verify and configure the following CNC parameters:

Mitsubishi Network Parameters

Parameter #NamePurpose
1925EthernetEnables Ethernet connection
1926Global IP AddressIP address of the CNC that indicates the addressing of the NC
1927Global Subnet MaskGrouping of the IP network
1928Global GatewayIP address of the forwarding host (i.e., the router)

Configuration Example:

  • Parameter 1925 (Ethernet): Set to 1 (enabled)
  • Parameter 1926 (IP Address): Enter static IP (e.g., 192.168.1.100)
  • Parameter 1927 (Subnet Mask): Usually 255.255.255.0
  • Parameter 1928 (Gateway): Your network gateway IP (e.g., 192.168.1.1)
  • Port: Uses port 683 (standard for Mitsubishi)

Important: If the network connection doesn't work after setting these parameters, reboot the control for the changes to take effect.

Step 3: Enable Communication

  • Enable Ethernet communication if disabled
  • Set communication protocol to allow external access
  • No additional protocol licenses typically required

Step 4: Verify Connection

  1. Note the IP address you configured
  2. From a computer on the same network, ping the machine: 
    ping 192.168.1.100
  3. Should receive replies confirming network connectivity

Adding Machine in MachineMetrics​

Step 1: Navigate to Machine Settings​

  1. Log into MachineMetrics
  2. Go to Assets → Machines
  3. Click Add Machine

Step 2: Enter Machine Details​

Fill in machine information:

  • Machine Name: (e.g., "Miyano BNE-51SY")
  • Make: Mitsubishi or Miyano
  • Model: (e.g., "M700V", "BNE-51SY")
  • Edge Device: Select your Edge device

Step 3: Select Adapter Type​

Choose the appropriate adapter:

Control SeriesAdapter to Select
M70 / M80 / M800 SeriesMitsubishi M70
M700 SeriesMitsubishi M700

Note: For Citizen machines, see the Citizen Connectivity Guide.

Step 4: Enter Connection Details​

Connection address: <IP address>

Examples:

  • Mitsubishi M700: 192.168.1.100
  • Mitsubishi M70: 192.168.1.100
  • Mitsubishi M80: 192.168.1.100

Note: The Mitsubishi adapter always uses port 683. No port specification is required in the connection address.

Step 5: Test Connection​

  1. Click Test Connection
  2. Wait for connection verification
  3. If successful, click Save
  4. If failed, verify:
    • IP address is correct
    • Port number is correct
    • Machine is powered on
    • Network connectivity exists (try pinging machine)

Adapter Configuration​

Basic Configuration​

The Mitsubishi adapters typically work out-of-the-box with default settings. No adapter script required for basic data collection.

Default Data Items Collected:

  • Execution state
  • Program name/number
  • Tool number
  • Spindle speed and load
  • Feed rate
  • Axis positions
  • Alarms

Part Counting Configuration​

Part counting on Mitsubishi machines can use:

1. M-Code Trigger

  • Add M-code to end of program
  • Triggers part count increment
  • Example: Add M30 or custom M-code

2. Signal-Based Counting

  • Monitor machine signals
  • Configure trigger based on machine output

Configuration in MachineMetrics:

  1. Go to Machine Settings → Data Collection
  2. Under Part Counting, select method:
    • M-Code (specify which M-code)
    • Signal-based (configure trigger)

Advanced Configuration (Optional)​

For advanced data collection, you can add a Transform Adapter on top of the Mitsubishi adapter to:

  • Extract operation from program name
  • Calculate custom metrics
  • Filter or transform data
  • Add custom alarms

See Transform Adapter Scripts Guide for details.

Troubleshooting​

Cannot Connect to Machine​

Problem: Connection test fails when adding machine.

Solutions:

  1. Verify IP Address

    • Confirm IP address on machine control
    • Check for typos in MachineMetrics

  2. Verify Port Number

    • Port 683 is used for all Mitsubishi connections
    • Check control network settings if connection fails

  3. Check Network Connectivity

    • Ping machine from Edge device or computer
    • Ensure machine and Edge are on same network/VLAN
    • Check firewall rules

  4. Verify Machine Powered On

    • Control must be powered on
    • Ethernet communication must be enabled

No Data Appearing​

Problem: Machine connects but no data displays in MachineMetrics.

Solutions:

  1. Check Adapter Settings

    • Verify correct adapter type selected
    • Review Data Collection tab

  2. Run a Program

    • Some data only appears during operation
    • Load and run a test program

  3. Check Control Settings

    • Ensure external communication enabled
    • Verify no security restrictions blocking data

Part Count Not Incrementing​

Problem: Part count stays at zero or doesn't increment.

Solutions:

  1. Verify Part Count Method

    • Go to Machine Settings → Data Collection
    • Select correct part counting method

  2. Check M-Code Configuration

    • Check if M-code is in program (if using M-code method)
    • Ensure signal is configured (if using signal method)

  3. Run Complete Cycle

    • Part count may only increment on M30 or program end
    • Run a full cycle to test

Wrong Adapter Type Selected​

Problem: Accidentally selected wrong adapter type.

Solution:

  1. Go to Machine Settings for that machine
  2. Click Data Collection tab
  3. Click Change Adapter or remove and re-add
  4. Select correct adapter (Mitsubishi M70 or Mitsubishi M700)
  5. Re-configure connection settings
  6. Test connection and save

Additional Resources​

Related Guides:

Mitsubishi Resources:

  • Mitsubishi CNC manuals (contact machine tool builder)
  • Network configuration documentation

Getting Help:

  • MachineMetrics Support: support@machinemetrics.com
  • Include in support request:
    • Machine make and model
    • Control type and version
    • IP address and port
    • Screenshots of connection error (if applicable)
    • Adapter type selected

Ready to connect your Mitsubishi machine?

  1. Assign static IP address to machine
  2. Note IP address and port number
  3. Add machine in MachineMetrics
  4. Select appropriate adapter (Mitsubishi M70 or M700)
  5. Test connection and configure data collection

Questions? Contact support@machinemetrics.com or your Solution Delivery Manager (SDM).