Connection example [CPU301]

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Connection example [CPU301]

overview

This is an example of setting up an Ethernet connection to CPU301.

 

Model used

item

Model etc.

PLC

CPU301

Communication Unit

CPU Attached Port

 

Configuration environment

item

environment

OS

Windows7 Professional 64Bit

tool

MPE720 Ver7.28.0100

 

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


Gateway IP Address

0.0.0.0


Port number

10001

PC settings

Unit Settings

IP address

Automatic


Port number

Automatic


Communication Protocol

UDP

Folder and communication test settings

CPU Number

01

 

* Most of the settings on the computer will be adjusted to match the settings on the unit.

 

 

PLC side settings

Set up "CPU301". The settings are done on MPE720.

 

1.Select "Online" - "Connect" from the menu and connect to PLC.
 

2.Select "Module Configuration Definition"
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3.When the module configuration definition window appears, double-click "218IFD."
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4.When the detailed definition window opens, set the parameters as follows:
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setting

Setting contents

IP address

192.168.0.100

Subnet mask

255.255.255.0

Gateway IP Address

0.0.0.0

 

5.Click the "Easy Settings" button to display the settings screen.
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6.Set the connection parameters as follows and click the "OK" button.
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setting

Setting contents

Connection Number

1

Communication Protocol

Extended Membus

MP Series: Port Number

10001

Other device: Port number

00000

Partner device: Partner station IP address

000.000.000.000

Connection Type

UDP

Data Code Type

BIN

 

7.Click the "Set" button for the connection for which you have set parameters.
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8.Enable automatic reception
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9.Save the settings, close the module configuration window, and select "Online" - "Save to Flash" from the menu to write the settings.
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10.After writing is complete, power cycle the PLC

 

 

attention

After setting the parameters, you must turn off the power to the PLC once to reflect the settings. Although a remote reset may be possible from the tool, we recommend turning off the power once to ensure that the settings are reflected.

 

 

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:
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3.Open the properties of the added unit (U01) and click Communication Settings.
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4.Configure the following in "PC Settings"
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setting

Setting contents

Computer IP address

Automatic

Computer port number

Automatic

 

5.Set the following in "Unit side settings"
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setting

Setting contents

Unit IP Address

192.168.0.100

Unit Port Number

10001

 

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.Select the protocol in "Communication Details"
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setting

Setting contents

protocol

UDP (recommended)

 

8.Perform a connection test to check the connection
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If a message such as "Connection OK" is displayed, the connection is confirmed to be OK.