Connect Mazak MAZATROL SmoothG / SmoothX / SmoothAi / SmoothCC / SmoothEz
MTConnect is the preferred way to connect Mazak machines. On Smooth controls MTConnect is installed on the control's Windows side with a machine-specific licence file that Mazak supplies; integrators say to contact Mazak to buy it for Preview G, SmoothEz and Smart controls, and describe SmoothEz as MTConnect-native. Mazak's SMARTBOX hosts several MTConnect agents behind an encrypted port.
At a glance
| Native protocol | MTConnect (agent on the control) |
|---|---|
| Licence | Machine-specific licence file from Mazak |
| Agent port | Not published by Mazak (5000 is the generic MTConnect default) |
| Security box | Mazak SMARTBOX |
| Monitoring | SMOOTH MONITOR AX (MTConnect, also non-Mazak machines) |
| OPC UA | Not documented on Mazak pages we checked |
Connection paths
Controls from 2010 onwards are likely compatible.
Cisco industrial switch with network isolation, hosts multiple agents.
UDP 51001; status, spindle, cycle times, alarms (also on older controls).
Licences and options
| Item | Option / part number | Paid? | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTConnect for Mazak controls | Machine-specific licence file | Paid on some controls (contact Mazak) |
Ports
| Port | Protocol | Note |
|---|---|---|
5000 | HTTP | Generic MTConnect agent default; confirm on the machine |
51001 | UDP | Fusion Client adapter |
Software versions
- Controls made in 2010 or later likely MTConnect-compatible (integrator guidance)
- Fusion Client v2.1 or later for the Fusion adapter path
Data you can read
- MTConnect: availability, execution, mode, program, part count, spindle and axis data, alarms (per the agent's device file)
- Part count can be forced with macro
#3901=#3901+1before M30
Setting it up
- Identify the controlRead the control model on the HMI (SmoothG, SmoothX, SmoothAi, SmoothCC, SmoothEz).
- Get the licenceAsk Mazak for MTConnect for the machine serial; it ships on a thumb drive with a machine-specific licence file.
- Install on the controlInstall into the MTConnect folder on the control's Windows side.
- Do not change the NC IPIntegrator guidance: keep the NC's own address; add the plant address as instructed by Mazak.
- TestOpen
http://<ip>:<agent-port>/currentfrom the plant network.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Agent answers but counts never move | Part counting not configured | Use the Mazatrol END count or #3901 macro before M30. |
Traps to avoid
- Mazak's public demo agent (mtconnect.mazakcorp.com) is useful to build the client before the licence arrives.
Connectors that support this control
| Product | Vendor | Type | Outputs |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMARTBOX / SMOOTH MONITOR AX | Mazak | Control or machine maker | MTConnect |
| MTConnect cppagent | MTConnect Institute (Apache-2.0) | Open source | MTConnect REST, MQTT |
| MachineMetrics Edge | MachineMetrics | Monitoring software | Cloud |
| DataXchange | Scytec (Minitab) | Monitoring software | — |
| MERLIN Tempus + MERLIN adapters | Memex | Monitoring software | MTConnect |
| Predator MDC | Predator Software | Monitoring software | SQL / MES / ERP |
| JITbase | JITbase | Monitoring software | — |
- Agent port on Mazak controls
- OPC UA on SmoothCC / SmoothAi
Questions engineers ask
Is MTConnect free on Mazak?
On some controls Mazak sells it with a machine-specific licence file; integrators say to contact Mazak for Preview G, SmoothEz and Smart.
Sources
Facts on this page come from these documents, opened on 27 October 2026.
- MachineMetrics support — Mazak MTConnect
- Mazak — Monitoring and analysis
- Litmus Edge — Mazak MTConnect demo agent
Last verified 27 October 2026 against vendor documentation. OPC UA Connect is an educational resource published by TEEPTRAK; it is not affiliated with the OPC Foundation, the MTConnect Institute or any control maker.