External Device Settings

Use the programming software MELSOFT GX Works3 to set up communication settings on the External Device.

For details on communication settings, please refer to the manual for the External Device.

 

  1. Start the programming software.

  2. Open the [Module Parameter] window for the target CPU.

  3. From the [Basic Settings], set up the following in [Own Node Settings].

    Setup Items

    Setup Description

    IP Address

    192.168.3.39

    Subnet Mask

    255.255.255.0

    Enable/Disable Online Change

    Enable All(SLMP)

    Communication Data Code

    Binary

    Opening Method

    Do Not Open by Program

  4. From [External Device Configuration], click [Detailed Setting] and the [Ethernet Configuration] window opens.

  5. From the [Module List] window’s [Ethernet Device (General)] area, select [SLMP Connection Module] and drag and drop to the settings screen.

  6. In the settings screen’s [SLMP Connection Module], set up the following.

    Setup Items

    Setup Description

    Protocol

    UDP

    PLC Port No.

    1025

    Existence Confirmation

    UDP

  7. To save the settings, in the [Module Parameter] window click [Apply].

  8. The project is saved and sent to the External Device.
    Make sure the [Module Parameter] check box is selected.

  9. Either turn the External Device power OFF/ON, or reset the External Device, to verify the changes.

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