Mitsubishi Electric MELIPC MI5000 Series User Manual page 154

15
OS LINKING FUNCTIONS
This chapter explains the OS linking function of this product.
15.1
Virtual Ethernet Function
This function connects the Windows part and VxWorks part of this product using a virtual network.
By using this function, the VxWorks part can be monitored and tested from MI Configurator installed on the Windows part.
Furthermore, this function is used as a communication route of the Windows part and VxWorks part, such as a connection
with MELSOFT products and GT SoftGOT.
(1)
(1) VxWorks part
(2) Windows part
For the connection method of MELSOFT products and GOT, refer to the following page.
Page 145 MELSOFT PRODUCT AND GOT CONNECTION FUNCTION
Connection of Windows part and VxWorks part
The sections are connected by the following IP addresses configured to virtual Ethernet.
• Windows part: 172.16.0.2
• VxWorks part: 172.16.0.1
Precautions
• By using this function, the connection is handled as a connection of MELSOFT products when MI Configurator installed on
the Windows part is connected to the VxWorks part. If another MELSOFT product is connected to this product, add the
number of connections of the virtual Ethernet and Ethernet port (CH 1) in the "External Device Configuration" of "Basic
Setting".
• Do not change the virtual Ethernet (Wind River Virtual Network Adapter) settings. If the settings are changed,
communication between the Windows part and VxWorks part using virtual Ethernet is no longer possible.
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15.1 Virtual Ethernet Function
(2)
MI Configurator