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(4) Executing method
There are three methods for performing the remote RUN/STOP operation.
• Using a RUN contact
• By GX Developer or an external device using the MC protocol
• With link dedicated instructions of the CC-Link IE controller network module or MELSECNET/H
module
(a) Using a RUN contact
Set a RUN contact in the PLC system tab of the PLC parameter dialog box.
The settable device range is X0 to 1FFF.
The remote RUN/STOP operation can be performed by turning on/off the set RUN contact.
• When the RUN contact is turned off, the CPU module status changes to RUN.
• When the RUN contact is turned on, the CPU module status changes to STOP.
(b) By GX Developer or an external device using the MC protocol
Select [Online]
[Remote operation] in GX Developer.
To perform the remote RUN/STOP operation from an external device, use the MC protocol
command.
Q Corresponding MELSEC Communication Protocol Reference Manual
Figure 6.15 Remote RUN/STOP using a RUN contact
Figure 6.16 Remote RUN/STOP by GX Developer or an external device
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RUN contact
RUN/STOP status
ON
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STOP
OFF
RUN
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STOP status
RUN/STOP status
ON
OFF
OFF
RUN
STOP
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STOP status
ON
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Remote STOP
command
Remote RUN
command
GX Developer
or
External device