overview
This is a configuration example for connecting to the R3 series via Ethernet.
Model used
item |
Model etc. |
Remote I/O |
R3 Series |
Communication Unit |
R3-NE1 |
Configuration environment
item |
environment |
OS |
Windows7 Professional 64Bit |
tool |
R3CON Ver2.35 |
Configuration details
item |
setting |
Setting items |
Configuration Example |
PLC side settings |
Set with tools |
IP address |
192.168.0.100 |
Subnet mask |
255.255.255.0 |
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Port number |
502 (fixed) |
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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 "R3-NE1". The settings are configured using R3CON etc.
1.Start R3CON, select "Connect" - "Connect" and connect to R3-NE1.
2.After connecting, press the "Ethernet Setting" button that appears.
3.In the dialog that appears, make the following settings and click the "Download" button to write the settings.
setting |
Setting contents |
IP Address |
192.168.0.100 |
Subnet Mask |
255.255.255.0 |
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After setting the parameters, you must turn off the power to the remote I/O once to reflect the settings. |
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 as OK.