Chapter 1 Outline - Mitsubishi Electric FX5 User Manual

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The following describes the built-in Ethernet function of the FX5 CPU module.
Connection with engineering tool and GOT
• The CPU module can be connected to multiple engineering tools and GOT by using hub. Up to 8 external devices can be
connected one CPU module at the same time.
• CPU modules connected to the same hub as the engineering tool can be searched and the IP address of the displayed
target device can be specified.
• In MELSOFT connection, access through routers in an environment such as a corporate LAN.
Direct connection with engineering tool
The CPU module can be directly connected to the engineering tool with an Ethernet cable, without using a hub.
For direct connection, the IP address and host name need not be specified in the transfer setup.
Communication using SLMP
CPU module device data can be read or written from external devices such as a personal computer or GOT, enabling the
CPU module operation monitoring, data analysis, and production control.
Predefined protocol support
Data can be exchanged between the external device (such as measuring instrument and bar code reader) and the CPU
module following the protocol of the device.
Socket communication
The socket communication function allows data communication with the external devices on Ethernet by TCP or UDP using
the socket communication instructions.
MODBUS/TCP communication
By using sequence program, MODBUS devices of the external devices connected through Ethernet can be read/written.
File Transfer Function (FTP server)
Using the dedicated FTP commands enables an external device to read out, write, and delete individual data file.
Time setting function (SNTP client)
Time information is collected from the time information server (SNTP server) connected on the LAN at the specified timing,
and the CPU module's time is automatically set.
Web server function
CPU module diagnostics, device monitor, and device data read/write, etc., can be performed from an Ethernet-connected
device using a general-purpose Web browser.
IP filter function
This function identifies IP address of the access source and prevents access by unauthorized IP addresses.
Remote password
Unauthorized access from the outside can be prevented and the security can be enhanced by setting the remote password.
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