Using Socket Service Functions
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Using Socket Service Functions
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Procedure
1.
Make the basic settings.
Refer to SECTION 2 Startup Procedure in the Operation Manual Construction of Networks.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Settings Required for Socket Service Function
The following settings must be made in the Unit Setup when using socket ser-
vices.
CX-Programmer
Unit Setup Tab
Setup
Broadcast
IP Address
Sub-net Mask
IP Router Table
TCP/IP keep-alive
×
unit number)
Setting
Setting requirements
Required.
Optional
Optional
Optional (Set when Ethernet
Unit will communicate through
the IP router with a socket on
another IP network segment)
Optional (Change when the
default setting of 120 min is
unacceptable.)
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