Connection procedure (Ethernet)

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Connection procedure (Ethernet)

overview

In this article, we will explain how to connect each of MG's devices via Ethernet.

 

 

Compatible models

List of compatible devices

Connection method

Connection Unit

Supported drivers

Ethernet

・R3-NE1

・R5-NE1

・R7E

・R9EWTU

・D3-NE1,2

・D5-NE1

・GR8-EM

・IB10

・WL40

・IT□

DL8

・DL30

・TR30

・SC2□0

・72EM2

・73VR

MG-Ethernet

R3/R5/R7E/R9E/D3/D5/GR8-EM/IB10/WL40/IT(Modbus5/6 digits)

 

[Connection protocol]

Modbus/TCP

 

 

Settings Dialog Details

Ethernet Common

 

PC settings

c_plc_0621

 

 

•Computer IP address
The IP address of your computer. If you select Automatic, a default IP address will be set.

 

•Computer port number
Port number on the computer side. If you set it to "Automatic", an available port will be selected.
If you want to communicate using TCP instead of UDP, set it to Automatic.

 

Unit side settings

c_plc_0622

 

 

•Unit IP Address
The IP address of PLC.

 

•Ping test
Perform a ping test. If successful, it means that the network is physically connected.

 

•Unit Port Number
The port number of the PLC. You can also use an environment variable.

 

Communication details

c_plc_0623

 

 

•Waiting time
Response timeout from PLC.

 

•Retry count
When a communication error occurs, the system will retry the specified number of times.

 

Other detailed settings

c_plc_0603

 

 

•Minimum Communication Interval
Specifies the waiting time on the PC side after receiving a device value from PLC and before the next transmission.