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3.7.3
Ethernet (local) communication settings
The dialog is only available via "Server" > "Communication Settings" when you have set
the parameter "Enable MEWTOCOL OPC Server comatibility namespace" to TRUE under
"Tools" > "Options" in the "Client Interaction Settings" pane.
Note
You can only change the communication parameters for the OPC Server if the OPC
subsystem has not been started.
Set the communication parameters according to your hardware. This connection is based on
TCP/IP protocol.
Read the "ET-LAN SYSTEM Technical Manual" when you are using the ET-LAN unit.
If you select "Ethernet (local)" as the network type, the following options are available. Note
that the bottom half of the dialog looks different depending on whether you have activated
the option "Use link station No." or not.
Parameter
"Computer"
"Communication timeout"
"Connection timeout"
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If "Use link station No." is deactivated (default setting), use the command buttons "Add"
or "Change" to open the dialog "Register destination". Here you can add new or change
existing destinations.
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Description
"Automatically
Activated by default. If not displayed, set properties of TCP/IP
acquire IP
from network setting in control panel. (The setting procedure
address"
differs depending on the operating system used. Please refer
to the manuals and help of the operating system.)
"IP address"
Specify the IP address of destination (PLC) to communicate
with if the option "Automatically acquire IP address" is
deactivated.
"Port number"
Specify a value between 1025 and 32767 in decimal format
(default: 1025). The port number for the IP address must be a
unique, i.e. it cannot be used twice on your computer.
"Station No."
Specify a value between 1 and 64 in decimal format (default:
64). The station number must be different from the destination
station number (PLC) that follows.
(If no ET-LAN unit is used, the setting under "Station No." is
ignored.)
Specify a value between 1 and 950 seconds (default: 15).
Specify a value between 1 and 180 seconds (default: 60).
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