Cw Configurator Settings - Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-R Series User Manual

CW Configurator settings

The following explains the settings of CW Configurator.
Connection method
Connection via a hub (specifying an IP
address)
Direct connection (without specifying an IP
address, network number, and station
number)
Connection via a hub
The following explains the setting procedure when connecting a MELSECWinCPU module with target devices via a hub.
To use this connection method, set "MELSOFT Connection Module" in the external device configuration. (Page 139
External device configuration)
When connecting multiple MELSOFT products with TCP/IP connection, drag "MELSOFT Connection Module"
from "Module List" in the external device configuration and drop it onto the device list or device map area for
the number of MELSOFT products to be connected. (Page 135 Connecting a target device (with the
same IP address as this product) and this product by using multiple MELSOFT connections (TCP/IP)
simultaneously)
Operating procedure
1.
Set "Ethernet Board" for "PC side I/F" in the "Specify Connection Destination" screen.
[Online]  [Current Connection Destination]
2.
Double-click "Ethernet Board."
The "PC side I/F Detailed Setting of Ethernet Board" screen is displayed.
3.
Select "TCP" or "UDP" for "Protocol."
13 MELSOFT CONNECTION FUNCTION
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13.1 Connection Method
Description
• Connecting with a MELSECWinCPU module that has no network number and station number
• Connecting with multiple MELSOFT products or GOTs
• Connecting with a target device on 1:1 basis by using one Ethernet cable without a hub
• Connecting with a MELSECWinCPU module of which IP address is unknown