Connection procedure (Ethernet)

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Connection procedure (Ethernet)

overview

In this article, we will explain how to connect to various Sharp devices via Ethernet.

 

 

Compatible models

List of compatible devices

Connection method

Series/Model etc.

Connection Unit

Supported drivers

Ethernet

New Satellite

JW Series

・JW-255CM

・JW-25TCM

・JW- Equivalent to 51CM

 

Sharp - Ethernet

New Satellite JW Series

 

[Connection protocol]

Computer Link

 

attention

For combinations of CPU units and link units, please check with the device manufacturer to see if the model combination is actually possible. Also, please check whether communication is possible with the protocol used when connecting with our company for that combination.

 

(Reference material) Model list

series

Model etc.

JW Series

JW-1324K,JW-1424K,JW-1624K,JW-1342K,JW-1442K,JW-1642K,JW-21CU,JW-22CU,JW-31CUS1,JW-32CUS1,JW-33CUS1,JW-33CUS2,JW-33CUS3,JW-50CUH,JW-70CUH,JW-100CUH,JW-11CUS,JW-312CUS,JW-321CUS,JW-322CUS,JW-331CUS,JW-332CUS,JW-341CUS,JW-342CUS,JW-352CUS

etc.

 

 

Settings Dialog Details

Ethernet Common

 

PC settings

c_plc_0400

 

 

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

 

Computer port number
This is the 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_0401

 

 

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_0402

 

 

Waiting time
Response timeout from PLC.

 

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

 

protocol
Select UDP or TCP.

 

Share the PC port number with other PLCs
In the case of this PLC, this has no particular meaning.

 

 

Other detailed settings

c_plc_0189

 

 

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

 

To make it writable, allow changes...
When writing values from the client side to a Sharp PLC, it is necessary to send a mode change command.
By configuring this, you will be able to throw commands.