Connection example [FA-M3 Series CPU built-in port used]

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Connection example [FA-M3 Series CPU built-in port used]

overview

This is a connection example using the built-in Ethernet port attached to the CPU of the FA-M3 series.

 

Model used

item

Model etc.

PLC

FA-M3V SP71-4S

Communication Unit

CPU Attached Port

 

Configuration environment

item

environment

OS

Windows7 Professional 64Bit

tool

WideFireld3 R4.03

 

Configuration details

item

setting

Setting items

Configuration Example

PLC side settings

Set with tools

IP address

192.168.0.100

Port number

12289 (fixed)

PC settings

Unit Settings

IP address

192.168.0.10

Port number

Automatic

Communication Protocol

UDP/IP

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 "SP76-7S". Settings are done in WideField3.

 

1.Launch WideField3

 

2.Open the menu "Online" - "Connection" and confirm that you can communicate with PLC.

 

3.Open "CPU Properties" in the tree

 

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4.Open "ETHERNET" in the settings and set the following:

 

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setting

Setting contents

ETHERNET_MY_IPADDRESS

192.168.0.100

ETHERNET_SUBNET_MASK

255.255.255.0 (set the default gateway to be used)

ETHERNET_DEFAULT_GATEWAY

192.168.0.200 (Set the IP address of the router you are using)

 

*Please set other settings according to your environment.

 

5.Open "HIGHER-LEVEL_LINK_SERVICE" in the settings and set the following:

 

c_plc_0921

 

setting

Setting contents

HLLINK_PROTOCOL_A

1 (specify 0 for TCP/IP)

HLLINK_DATA_FORMAT_A

1

 

6.Click the "OK" button to save the settings.

 

7.Select "Online" - "Download [PC → CPU]" - "CPU Properties" from the menu and write the settings to PLC.

 

8.Reset PLC by rebooting it, etc., 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:

 

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*If you are communicating in ASCII mode, please select the appropriate unit.

 

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

192.168.0.10

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

12289

 

6.Select "Ping Test" to check if the ping goes through normally.

 

If you see a message such as "Ping test is success～", the test was successful.

 

7.Select the protocol in "Communication Details"

 

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setting

Setting contents

protocol

UDP/IP (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.