Settings of External Device

To configure communication settings, use the ladder software (GX-Developer Ver.8.88S). After completing the settings, reboot the External Device to enable them. Please refer to the manual of the External Device for details.

  1. Start up the ladder software.

  2. Double-click [PC Parameter] under [Parameter].

  3. Configure the following settings in the [Built-in Ethernet port] tab of the window that appears.

    Setup Items

    Settings

    IP Address

    192.168.0.1

    Subnet Mask pattern

    Option

    Default Router IP Address

    Option

    Communication Data Code Settings

    Binary code communication

    Enable Write during RUN

    Enable*1

    *1It enables writing to the External Device even when the CPU is in RUN status.

  4. Click [Open settings].

  5. Configure the following settings in the window that appears.

    Setup Items

    Settings

    Protocol

    TCP

    Open Method

    MC Protocol

    Source Port No.

    401H*1

    *1Use an integer from "0401H to 1387H" and "1392H to FFFEH" to enter the source port No.
    Check with a network administrator about setting value.

  6.  Click [End].