This function is used for programming, downloading of user program, program debugging, monitoring,
etc in network system where PLCs are connected with each other via Ethernet by remote control
without moving the physical connection status of XG5000. It is especially convenient for easy access
to each device from a place without repositioning when network-connected devices are separated far.
XG5000 remote connection service is available under the following Logical Path to attain its purpose.
[Fig. 9.1.1] Ethernet network
A network is supposed where RS-232C cable is connected between PC in which XG5000 is installed and
PLC #1 station, and PLC #1, PLC #2 and PLC #n are connected with each other via Ethernet in XG5000
of [Fig.9.1.1]. To access the contents of PLC #1 station in the figure above, Local connection is needed
in XG5000’s on-line menu. After finishing accessing the contents of PLC #1, disconnect the Local
connection with ‘Disconnect’ menu. To access the PLC #n station, select PLC #n by setting the IP
address of PLC #n and Base and Slot No. where FEnet module is installed in the PLC #1 station in the
remote connection dialog box and connect. Then logical connection between XG5000 and PLC #n will
be established via RS-232C and Ethernet. This status is identical to the status that RS-232C cable is
connected between PC and PLC #n station and it is available to execute all functions of programming,
downloading, debugging and monitoring as in PLC #1.
Also, if Ethernet module (LAN Card) is installed on PC where XG5000 is installed and connected to the
identical network to PLC, remote stage 1 connection with PLC is available via Ethernet without local
connection via RS-232C.
With the remote connection service of XG5000, easy access to PLC is possible even if the PLC is
located at a far place. And re-programming without repositioning the PLC is possible when PLC is
located at a place hard to reach.
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