Setting of External Device

Use the ladder software (Sysmac Studio) to configure communication settings for the External Device.

Refer to your External Device manual for details.

1. Start up the ladder software.

2. From [Multiviewer Explorer], click [Configuration].

3. Double click [Controller Setup].

4. Double click [Built-in EtherNet/IP Port Setings] to display the setup screen.

5. From [IP Address - Port2], select [Use the Port2] check box.

6. Select [Fixed settings] to set the IP address as follows.

   Setup Items	Setting Value
   IP address	192.168.0.1
   Subnet mask	255.255.255.0

Notes

• Port 2 must be configured to a different network than port 1. When the IP address for Port 2 is 198.168.0.1, set Port 1 to 192.168.1.1.

 

7. Click the [FINS setting] button to display the setup screen.

8. Set [FINS/UDP] as follows.

   Setup Items	Setting Value
   FINS/UDP port number	9600
   IP address FINS address conversion method	Automatic generation

9. Transfer the communication settings to the External Device.

Notes

• 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.

• For UDP connection, always perform the same settings for the port No. of the Display and the External Device.