Chapter 9 Outline; Outline Of Function - Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User Manual

9
OUTLINE
This chapter explains the FX5 MODBUS/TCP communication (slave station).
For details of predefined protocol support function, refer to MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (Ethernet Communication).
9.1

Outline of Function

The FX5 MODBUS/TCP communication function allows communication, via Ethernet connection, with various MODBUS/TCP
master devices which are connected to FX5 set as the slave station.
• The master function and slave function are supported and the master and slave can be used simultaneously by a single
FX5.
• Up to 8 connections can be used for MODBUS/TCP communication function by one CPU module.
• The master uses a predefined protocol support function and controls the slave.
FX5
master station
An external device other than FX5 can be used as the master station and slave station.
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9.1 Outline of Function
System
Third party
programmable Personal
controller computer
master station master station
Accessible from each master station to FX5 (slave function)
Display module
master station
Ethernet
FX5
slave station