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Ethernet Unit Function Guide Section 1-1
1-1 Ethernet Unit Function Guide
1-1-1 Overall System Configuration Example
The following diagram shows an example of an overall system configuration
using Ethernet Units.
1-1-2 Determining the Objectives
Connecting the CX-Programmer to PLCs Online via Ethernet
Connecting within the
Same Segment Use the UDP/IP version of the FINS communications service (i.e., FINS/
UDP). FINS/UDP is supported by many OMRON products and is compatible
with earlier Ethernet Units (CS1W-ETN01/ETN11 and CJ1W-ETN11). The
CX-Programmer can be connected and used with FINS/UDP even if personal
computer middleware (FinsGateway) is not used. FinsGateway (any version)
can also be used together with the CX-Programmer.
(1) Connecting the CX-Programmer to the PLCs online via Ethernet
CX-Programmer
Mail software
Mail FINS
Mail
IP router
Internet
Intranet
(5) Transferring large data files between
personal computers and PLCs (6) Configuring an independent communications protocol
for the host application using TCP/IP (UDP/IP)
Firewall Server Room
DNS server
POP3 server
SMPT server
SNPT server
Router
Ethernet
Office Floor
FTP software
Mail software
Large files
CX-Programmer
SCADA software
PLC Reporter, Compolet
FinsGateway
(communications driver)
FTP
Ethernet
Independent user
application
UDP/TCP socket
Router
(Factory line)
(4) Receiving mail (data, files) at
PLCs
Receiving mail
Writing
commands Ethernet
Ethernet Unit Ethernet Unit
NS-series PT
FINS
CX-Programmer
FINS
Sending mail
(3) Capturing PLC changes
and sending the status of
equipment to an operator
(7) Automatically adjusting the
PLC's internal clock
periodically
FINS message
communications
PLC PLC
Memory Card
(2) Sending and receiving data via Ethernet
between OMRON PLCs
FINS message
communications
FINS
(1) Connecting the CX-Programmer to
PLCs online via Ethernet
Wireless