Communications Protocols And Communications Modules - Omron SYSMAC FH Series User Manual

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Communications Protocols and Communications Modules

A Communications Module is used to communicate between the Sensor Controller and an external
device.
The appropriate Communications Module needs to be previously set for the communication protocol to
be used to communicate between the Sensor Controller and the external device.
l Communications Module Settings
The Communication Module used for communications is selected in the startup settings.
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On the Main window, click Tool - System Settings to open the system settings.
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On the Multiview Explorer on the left, select System settings - Startup - Startup setting and
then click the Communication tab.
For details of setting procedures, refer to Communications Module Settings for each communi-
cations protocol.
Precautions for Correct Use
After you select the Communications Module to use, save the settings to the Sensor Controller
and restart the Sensor Controller.
The selected Communications Module will be enabled after the Sensor Controller restarts. You
can then set up the communications.
l Selecting a Communications Module
Select one of the following Communication Modules based on a combination of the communication
protocol used to connect between the Sensor Controller and an external device, and the communi-
cation interface.
Communications
protocol
Parallel
PLC Link
EtherNet/IP
FH/FHV Series Vision System User's manual for Communication Settings (Z342-E1)
Communication inter-
face
Parallel Standard Parallel I/O
Serial (Ethernet)
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Ethernet
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Serial - PLC Link (RS-232C/422)
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RS-232C/422
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Fieldbus
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EtherNet/IP
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Communication Module
PLC Link (SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP/One) (UDP)
PLC Link (SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP/One) (TCP)
PLC Link (MELSEC QnU/QnAS) (UDP)
PLC Link (MELSEC QnU/QnAS) (TCP)
PLC Link (JEPMC MP)
PLC Link (SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP/One)
PLC Link (MELSEC QnU/Q/QnAS)
EtherNet/IP
EtherCAT
PROFINET
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