
[Function]
(1) Data communication function (TCP/IP Communication and UDP/IP Communication)
Communication Function | Description | QnA series | A series | ||
Using read/write data in the PLC CPU | Reads/writes PLC CPU data from/to an external device. | ! | ! | ||
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Using fixed | Procedure exist | Reads/writes any data between PLC CPU and an external device | ! | ! | |
buffers | No Procedure | using fixed buffer of the Ethernet modules. | |||
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Using random access buffers | Exchanges data with multiple external devices, using the Ethernet | ! | ! | ||
random access buffers. (no need to specify external device) | |||||
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Using data link instructions | Reads/writes PLC CPU data of other stations via the Ethernet | ! | N/A | ||
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File transfer (FTP Server Function) | Reads/writes files in the local station using the FTP server | ! | N/A | ||
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(2) Other functions
Function | Description |
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| Data communication is enabled over a network system where |
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MELSECNET/10 relay communication | Ethernet and MELSECNET/10 or multiple Ethernet networks are |
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Router relay communication (Router | Communicates data via routers and gateways. (Ethernet module |
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relay function) | does not function as a router.) |
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External device existence confirmation | Checks whether or not the external device operates normally after |
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Paring open communication | Receiving connection and transmitting connection are opened as a |
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single pair. (For fixed buffer communication.) |
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Communication using automatic open | Communication is enabled automatically after initial processing is |
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UDP port | completed of local station Ethernet module. (Opening and closing |
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by a sequence program is unnecessary.) |
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| Data is broadcasted simultaneously to all stations on the same |
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Simultaneous broadcast | Ethernet network where the Ethernet module is located. (Using |
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Access PLC CPU from GX Developer | using Ethernet connection. |
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Please refer to the new module's User's Manual for the function versions and serial numbers of the products | !: Applicable | |||
(CPU module and GX Developer) related to the above functions. |
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[Performance Specifications]
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| 10Mbps |
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| Maximum | 2500m | - |
| 925m (3035ft.) | 2500m | - | 925m (3035ft.) | |
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| Maximum segment | 500m | 100m |
| 185m (607ft.) | 500m | 100m | 185m (607ft.) | ||
Specifications |
| length | (1641ft.) | (323ft.) (*1) |
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| Maximum number of | 100 units/ | Cascade |
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| 100 units/ | Cascade | 30 units/ | |
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| 30 units/ segment | connection, | |||||
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| Minimum node interval | 2.5m (8.2ft.) | - |
| 0.5m (1.6ft.) | 2.5m (8.2ft.) | - | 0.5m (1.6ft.) | |
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Send/receive |
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data storage |
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memory |
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| 1k words ⋅ | 8 |
| 1k words ⋅ | 8 | ||
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| 6k words ⋅ | 1 |
| 3k words ⋅ | 2 | ||
Number of occupied I/O points |
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5VDC current consumption | :0.56A | :0.56A | ||||||||
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12VDC external supply power capacity | (*2) |
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*1 Between hub and node.
*2 It is necessary to use a power supply that meets the specifications of the transceiver and AUI cable, considering the voltage drop (maximum 0.80V) in the module.
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