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CHAPTER 7 COMMUNICATION PROCEDURE
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7.1 Setting Parameters Required for Communications
7.1.3 Ethernet Operation Setting
7.1.3 Ethernet Operation Setting
Configure the settings, such as an IP address, to connect the E71 to Ethernet.
Project window [Parameter] [Network Parameter] [Ethernet/CC IE Field] Select
"Ethernet" under "Network Type". button
*1 The IEEE802.3 frame format can be used only when the connected device is compatible with the frame. Generally,
using the Ethernet frame is recommended.
Item Description Setting range
Communication Data Code Select the communication data code for the connected device.
• Binary Code
• ASCII Code
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• Do not wait for OPEN
(Communications
impossible at STOP
time)
• Always wait for OPEN
(Communication
possible at STOP time)
IP Address
Setting
Input Format Select the IP address input format.
•DEC
•HEX
IP Address
Set the IP address of the own station. Make sure that the E71 on the own
station and the connected device to be communicated with have the same
class and subnet address. Consult with the network administrator for the IP
address setting.
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•DEC:
0.0.0.1 to
255.255.255.254
•HEX
00.00.00.01 to
FF.FF.FF.FE
Send Frame Setting
Select the frame of the Ethernet header for the data link layer to be sent by the
E71.
An E71 receives data from the connected device both with the Ethernet frame
and the IEEE802.3 frame.
• Ethernet (V2.0)
• IEEE802.3
*1
Enable Online Change
Select whether to enable connected devices to write data in MC protocol
communications while the CPU module is in RUN.
• Selected: Enable
• Not selected: Disable
TCP Existence Confirmation
Setting
Select an alive check method in TCP/IP communications.
• Use the KeepAlive
•Use the Ping