3.2 Checking Switch Settings
3.2.1 Built-in Ethernet Module
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Troubleshooting Errors in Message Communication
3.2 Checking Switch Settings
If message communication with the controller or touch panel of another manufacturer does not start even though
the connection with MPE720 can be established properly, check the following switch settings.
3.2.1 Built-in Ethernet Module
Note: Machine Controllers MP2300S, MP2400 and MP2310 incorporate a built-in Ethernet Module.
3.2.2 218IF-02 and 218IF-01 Modules
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E-INIT
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E-TEST 1
OFF ON
No.
Switch
Name
Status Operation Mode
Default
Setting
Details
S2-4
––
Reserved by system
OFF
Always set to OFF.
S2-3
––
Reserved by system
OFF
Always set to OFF.
S2-2
E-INIT
ON
Ethernet transmission
parameter default
OFF
Always set to OFF to perform message commu-
nication with the PLC, touch panel or computer.
If set to ON, the Machine Controller starts with
the default transmission parameters (IP address,
etc.). In this state, connection with MPE720 can
be established, but message communication does
not start.
OFF
Normal operation
S2-1
E-TEST –
Reserved by system
OFF
Always set to OFF.
No.
Switch
Name
Status Operation Mode
Default
Setting
Details
S-2
INIT
ON
Ethernet transmission
parameter default
OFF
Always set to OFF to perform message commu-
nication with the PLC, touch panel or computer.
If set to ON, the Machine Controller starts with
the default transmission parameters (IP address,
etc.). In this state, connection with MPE720 can
be established, but message communication does
not start.
OFF
Normal operation
S-1
TEST –
Reserved by system
OFF
Always set to OFF.