App5-12 Appendix 5 Ethernet
V-SFT Setting: PLC Type/Communication Parameter
To enable Ethernet communications between the V7 series and a PLC, the following setting is required
on the V-SFT editor.
• PLC type setting
• Communication parameter setting
• Network table editing
In this section, the PLC type setting and communication parameter setting are explained.
Connection Example
There are two connecting methods between the V7 series and the PLC.
(A) Connecting to the PLC through RS-232C or RS-485 interface
(B) Connecting to the PLC on the Ethernet
The contents of the system setting vary depending on the method selected.
Check the connecting method and make the setting on the V-SFT editor.
(A) Connecting to the PLC through RS-232C or RS-485 interface
1. PLC type setting
Select [System Setting] → [PLC Type] and select the PLC to be used.
2. Communication parameter setting
Select [System Setting] → [Comm. Parameter].
Attach a check mark ( ) to [Use Ethernet].
3. Select [System Setting] → [Network Table
Setting] → [Ethernet] →. The network table edit
window is displayed. Edit the network table.
For more information on network table editing,
refer to page App5-16.
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