For External Device communication settings, use the DIP switch and rotary switch of the External Device and ladder software (CX-Programmer). For IP address settings, with Auto (dynamic).
Refer to your External Device manual for details.
Dip Switch |
Setting |
Description |
|---|---|---|
SW1 |
OFF |
Set whether the user memory is writable or not. ON: Write disable OFF: Write enable |
SW2 |
OFF |
Set whether data is loaded from a memory card or not when the power is on. ON: Load enable OFF: Load disable |
SW3 |
OFF |
Not used. |
SW4 |
OFF |
Not used. |
SW5 |
OFF |
Set communication speed of serial port. ON: Communication speed of ladder software (Toolbus) is automatically recognized. OFF: Accordance with communication setting of ladder software. |
SW6 |
OFF |
Switch the status of special auxiliary relay (A395.12). |
SW7 |
OFF |
Set the type of simplified backup. |
SW8 |
OFF |
Always OFF. |
Setup Items |
Setup Description |
|---|---|
Unit No. |
0 |
Setup Items |
Setup Description |
|
|---|---|---|
NODE No. |
x 161 |
0 |
x 160 |
1 |
|
Start up the ladder software.
Select [New] in the [File] menu to display [Change PLC] dialog box.
Select External Device in the [Device Type].
Click [Settings...] in the [Device Type] to display the [Device Type Settings] dialog box.
Select CPU type in the [CPU Type] and click [OK].
Select connection type in the [Network Type].
Click [OK].
Double-click [IO Table and Unit Setup] in the tree view of the work space to display the [PLC IO Table].
Double-click built-in EtherNet/IP port in the [Built-in Port/Inner-Board] of the tree view to display the [Edit Parameters] dialog box.
Set [IP Address ] and [Sub-net Mask] in the [TCP/IP] tab as below.
Setup Items |
Setup Description |
|---|---|
IP Address |
192.168.0.1 |
Sub-net Mask |
255.255.255.0 |
Set [FINS/TCP port ] in the [FINS/TCP] tab as below.
Setup Items |
Setup Description |
|---|---|
FINS/TCP port |
Default (9600) |
Click [OK]
Transfer the communication settings to External Device.
Reboot the External Device.
Check with a network administrator about IP address and subnet mask. Do not set the duplicate IP address.
Do not set the duplicate Node number.