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5.2 Communication Setup
5.2.3 How to Set Up the Ethernet Connection
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(3) Network parameter setting (Setting on GX Developer)
Parameter setting can be made from the MELSECNET/ETHERNET network parameter setting
screen.
Set the network type, first I/O No., network No., group No., station number, mode and operation
setting.
Operation settings
To make communications with GX Developer, ask the person in charge of the network about the IP
address setting to confirm, and set the IP address.
Since "any" values may be set to the other items, set them according to the specifications of the
other node and application connected to the Ethernet module.
The following are the operation setting items that may be set to "any" values on GX Developer.
(a) Communication data code
Either "Binary code" or "ASCII code" may be specified.
(b) Initial Timing
Independently of this setting, communications can be made from GX Developer if the PLC
CPU is at a STOP.
(c) Enable Write at RUN time
Independently of this setting, online program correction or device test can be performed from
GX Developer.
Item Setting Screen Examples
Ethernet Parameters
Operation Setting