Broadcast Node Search; Overview; Procedure - Omron CX-INTEGRATOR V2 - 12-2009 Operation Manual

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Broadcast Node Search

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Overview

5-1 Broadcast Node Search
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The IP broadcast function can be used to search for all OMRON nodes within the
same segment of an Ethernet network, and to display them in a list. Any of the
OMRON nodes displayed on the list can be selected for online connection.
As shown in the following table, however, there are restrictions on the execution of this
function depending on the types of devices connected to the network and the
operating status of the network.
Devices connected in the
same segment of the
Ethernet network
When configured with OMRON
Ethernet Units and
FinsGateway only
When there are devices other
than OMRON Ethernet Units
and FinsGateway
!Caution Do not execute a broadcast node search if a node exists for something
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Procedure

Node Search
1. Select Tools – Ethernet tool – Broadcast node search is selected. The following
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other than an OMRON Ethernet Unit or FinsGateway within the same
segment on Ethernet, and when the Ethernet network system is in
operation. When a broadcast node search is executed, an OMRON FINS
command is sent to all nodes in the segment. Therefore, if a node exists
for something other than an OMRON Ethernet Unit or FinsGateway, the
FINS command will not be received at that node and unexpected
operation may occur.
dialog box will be displayed.
Ethernet network in
operation
Can be executed.
Cannot be executed.
Ethernet network not in
operation (during trial
operation)
Can be executed.
Can be executed.