Using Socket Service Functions

Section 6-5

6-5 Using Socket Service Functions

6-5-1 Procedure

1.Make the basic settings.

Refer to SECTION 2 Startup Procedure in the Operation Manual Construction of Networks.

2.Use the CX-Programmer or Programming Console to make the socket service settings in the socket service parameter areas 1 to 8 (m+18 to m+88) allocated in the DM Area.

Note: The first word m in the allocated DM Area = D30000 + (100 unit number)

3.Select Transfer to PLC from the Options Menu, and then click the Yes Button. The Setup data in the allocated DM Area will be transferred to the CPU Unit.

4.Use one of the following methods to request socket services.

Manipulating Dedicated Control Bits

Turn each of the Socket Service Request Switches 1 to 8 in the CIO Area from OFF to ON.

Executing the CMND(490) Instruction

Send each of the socket service requests in FINS commands addressed to the Ethernet Unit.

6-5-2 Settings Required for Socket Service Function

The following settings must be made in the Unit Setup when using socket ser- vices.

CX-Programmer

Setting

Setting requirements

Page

Unit Setup Tab

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setup

Broadcast

Required.

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IP Address

Optional

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sub-net Mask

Optional

 

 

 

 

 

 

IP Router Table

Optional (Set when Ethernet

 

 

 

Unit will communicate through

 

 

 

the IP router with a socket on

 

 

 

another IP network segment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

TCP/IP keep-alive

Optional (Change when the

 

 

 

default setting of 120 min is

 

 

 

unacceptable.)

 

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Omron CJ1W-ETN21 operation manual Using Socket Service Functions, Settings Required for Socket Service Function