Direct Connection - Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-RJ71EN71 User Manual

Direct connection

The Ethernet-equipped module and engineering tool can be directly connected with one Ethernet cable without using a hub.
When direct connection is made, communication is possible without setting the IP address or host name in the "Specify
Connection Destination Connection" window. (Communicate using broadcast communications)
• To prohibit direct connection with the Ethernet, set "Disable" for "Disable Direct Connection with MELSOFT"
in "Security" under the "Application Settings".
• A direct connection is not possible when the RJ71EN71 network type is set to "Q Compatible Ethernet".
Set in the "Specify Connection Destination Connection" window.
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1.1 Connection with MELSOFT Product and GOT
1.
Set "PC side I/F" to "Ethernet Board".
2.
Double-click "Ethernet Board", and open the "PC side I/
F Detailed Setting of Ethernet Board" window.
3.
Set the network number, station number, and protocol of
the personal computer. (Set the network number and
protocol according to the settings for the Ethernet-
equipped module. Set the station number so that it is not
the same as a station number assigned to other
Ethernet devices.)
4.
Set the "PLC side I/F" to the module to be connected.