Communications Module Settings (Startup Settings) - Omron SYSMAC FH Series User Manual

2 Methods for Connecting and Communicating with External Devices
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Communications Module Settings (Startup Settings)

The communication method used for communication with the Sensor Controller is selected from the
communication modules.
1
On the Main window, click Tool - System Settings to open the system settings.
2
On the Multiview Explorer on the left, select System settings - Startup - Startup setting and
then click the Communication tab.
3
In the Communication Module Selection Area, select EtherNet/IP in the Fieldbus, and then
click Apply.
4
Click Data save in the Toolbar.
5
On the Main window, click Function - System restart.
6
Click OK in the System restart dialog box to restart the Sensor Controller.
When the Sensor Controller was restarted, the set Communication Module will operate with the
default settings.
7
Set the IP address and other parameters for external devices such as a PLC.
Precautions for Correct Use
After you set the Communication Module, always click Data save and then restart the Sensor
Controller. If the settings are not saved and the Sensor Controller is not restarted, the new
Communication Module settings will not be enabled
Additional Information
You can save the Communication Module settings to a file.
Use the System data or System + Scene group 0 data option for saving settings to a file.
For details, Refer to Saving Settings Data to the Controller RAM Disk or an External Storage
Device in the Vision System FH/FHV Series User's Manual (Cat. No. Z365).
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FH/FHV Series Vision System User's manual for Communication Settings (Z342-E1)