1. Overview
2. Installation & wiring
4. 5
Master Mode
Mode that specifies that the WB2F operates according to the communication protocol of the external device.
When operating in this mode, you cannot transmit/receive using the communication commands outlined on
4-28.
4. 5. 1
Switching to Master Mode
Use the following method to switch the unit over to master mode.
The Status LED (Green) will flash for 2 seconds prior to the unit switching over to master mode.
Method
After changing the external device connection function (PLC)'s [function enabled] to enable, save the
change and restart the Unit.
For details, refer to Master Mode transition by changing settings.
z Master Mode transition by changing settings
1
Changes [Enabling PLC connection function] setting value to "01H"
2
Executes Control Command [Save Setting Values]
3
Turns power OFF and then ON
The WB2F will switch to master mode after the status LED (green) flashes for 2 seconds and all the status LED lights
(green/orange/red) turn off.
4. 5. 2
Connecting to a PLC
PLC connect function is which writes a reading data of the symbol into a memory of PLC (programmable logic controller)
directly.
Because the WB2F is compatible with the PLC's communication protocol, there is no need to create a special communica-
tion program for the PLC.
Please download "WB2F 2D Code Scanner PLC Connect function user's manual (B-1959)" from our Web site about PLC
connect function in detail.
3 Operational Check
Status LEDs
(R)
(O)
(G)
2 seconds after
4-53
Function
5. Appendix
Status LEDs
(R)
(O)
(G)
OFF
Master Mode
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