overview
This is a setting example for connecting to the AG428 series via Ethernet.
Model used
item |
Model etc. |
Communication Unit |
AG428-EC |
Configuration environment
item |
environment |
OS |
Windows7 Professional 64Bit |
tool |
Internet Explorer 9 |
Configuration details
item |
setting |
Setting items |
Configuration Example |
PLC side settings |
Set with tools |
IP address |
192.168.0.100 |
Port number |
502 |
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PC settings |
Unit Settings |
IP address |
192.168.0.1 |
Port number |
Automatic |
* Most of the settings on the computer will be adjusted to match the settings on the unit.
Device settings
Configure the "AG428-EC". The settings are done via the web, etc.
1.WEBLaunch a browser (such as IE) and access the IP address currently set for the AG428-EC.
2.When the Ethernet Gateway page appears, display the IP configuration screen
3.Set the IP address on the IP configuration screen and click the "Change" button.
PC settings
Use the Server application to connect to the PLC for which you have set up communications.
1.Right-click "Application" - "Driver" in the tree and select Add Driver.
2.Select the following units from the displayed driver list and add them:
3.Open the properties of the added unit (U01) and click Communication Settings.
4.Configure the following in "PC Settings"
setting |
Setting contents |
Computer IP address |
192.168.0.1 |
Computer port number |
Automatic |
5.Set the following in "Unit side settings"
setting |
Setting contents |
Unit IP Address |
192.168.0.100 |
Unit Port Number |
502 |
6.Select "Ping Test" to check if the ping goes through normally.
If you see a message like "Ping test is success～", the test was successful.
7.Perform a connection test to check the connection
If a message such as "Connection OK" is displayed, the connection is confirmed to be OK.