GE GFK-1918D User Manual
G E F a n u c P L C Ta r g e t s
Configuring Communication
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CIMPLICITY Logic Developer - PLC Version 4.00
GFK-1918D
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C O N F I G U R I N G C O M M U N I C A T I O N
In order for Logic Developer - PLC to communicate with a target PLC, a
connection must be properly configured. The properties of a target are adjustable
to accommodate your connection(s).
connection must be properly configured. The properties of a target are adjustable
to accommodate your connection(s).
To co nfig ur e a n E ther net or s er ial co nn ec t ion
1.
In the
Project tab of the
Navigator, right-click a
target and choose Properties.
The Inspector opens showing the target’s properties.
2.
In the
Inspector, set the Physical Port property to Ethernet or a COM port (or a modem if one is installed).
3.
If the Physical Port is Ethernet, enter the IP Address of the target PLC.
Note: You can connect to a GE Fanuc PACSystems™ RX7i by means of Ethernet
only.
only.
4.
Double-click Additional Configuration to access the detailed settings for your connection.
Note: Serial communication with a non-PACSystems™ PLC is always available if it
is the only device connected and an SNP_ID is not specified. An IP address must
be set in the PLC before an Ethernet link can be established.
is the only device connected and an SNP_ID is not specified. An IP address must
be set in the PLC before an Ethernet link can be established.
C o n f i g u r i n g C o m m u n i c a t i o n f o r P A C S y s t e m s ™
The only communication method supported by a PACSystems™ is Ethernet. This
ensures fast communication, because every PACSystems™ has an embedded
Ethernet adapter.
ensures fast communication, because every PACSystems™ has an embedded
Ethernet adapter.
To co nfig ur e c o mmu nic at ion wit h a P ACS ys t em s ™ RX 7i
1.
Physically connect the PACSystems™ RX7i to the Ethernet network.
2.
Set up a temporary IP address. For more information, see “To set a temporary IP address for a PACSystems™ RX7i”.
The temporary IP address enables you to communicate with the PACSystems™
RX7i the first time.
RX7i the first time.
3.
Do one of the following:
If there is already a hardware configuration stored on the PACSystems™ RX7i
target, it contains a permanent IP address. To obtain this permanent IP address
from the PACSystems™, upload the hardware configuration from the
PACSystems™ RX7i.
target, it contains a permanent IP address. To obtain this permanent IP address
from the PACSystems™, upload the hardware configuration from the
PACSystems™ RX7i.
- OR -
Want to know more? In the Help Index, look up “Configuring a direct connection”.