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4. General Ethernet port (GEP)
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Features of GEP
GEP function enables YRCX Ethernet port to communicate with several devices at the same time by allocating maximum
eight IP addresses or port. In addition, there are differences below between GEP and YRCX Ethernet function.
• GEP can be used in OFFLINE mode.
• GEP function enables the controller to be specified as either of a client or server. (Ethernet function can be specified
only as a server.)
Client Client Client
192.168.0.5
192.168.0.10 192.168.0.11 192.168.0.12
YRCX Series
robot controller
Operates as a server
and performs the
specified operation
according to the
request from the client.
GEP 0 Setting
MODE: 0 (Server)
PORT: 23
Operates as a server and
communicates with the client
through port 23.
GEP 1 Setting
MODE: 1 (Client)
PORT: 12345
Operates as a client and
communicates with the server
through port 12345.
Ethernet
Client Client Server
192.168.0.5
192.168.0.10 192.168.0.11 192.168.0.12
YRCX Series
robot controller
Ethernet
Port 23 Port 12345
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Ethernet function: Only as a server
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General Ethernet Port function: Both as a server and a client
Ethernet port specification and connecting method are the same as Ethernet function. Refer to "3.1 Connectors and
cables", "3.2 Communication specifications", and "3.3 Connections" in this Chapter for details.
CAUTION
Connect the Ethernet port of the YRCX only to a computer for development, other controller or personal
computer. Do not connect this port to the public telephone line.
4.1 GEP parameter setting
Press the F5 key (GEP) in the "Ethernet" screen, and the "GEP setting" screen appears.
There are five communication parameters.
GEP set values
Name Setting value Initial value Remarks
1 MODE 0: Server 1: Client 0 Specifies the controller as a server or client.
2 IPADRS
0.0.0.0 to
255.255.255.0
192.168.0.2
Specifies an IP address.
An IP address is a number uniquely assigned to each device to
recognize several devices connecting to the network. Therefore, IP
addresses should be specified and managed so that other devices will
not overlap.
3 PORT 1 to 65535 40
Specifies a TPC port number.
When a robot connects to the server or client, specify this port number
with the IP address.
4 EOL 0: CRLF 1: CR 0 Specifies a line feed code.
5 TYPE 0: TCP 0 Specifies a port type. Make sure to set "0".
NOTE
•It is recommended to use other than the "Well-Known Port (0 to 1023)" for the port number.
•Make sure not to overlap other GPE settings or Ethernet function with both IP address and port number when
setting the GEP. (Refer to below examples.)
Example: Setting communication parameter on GEP 0 and GEP 1
GEP 0 IP address: 192.168.0.3 Port No.: 23
Same IP address and different port numbers: Possible to set
GEP 1 IP address: 192.168.0.3 Port No.: 2345
GEP 0 IP address: 192.168.0.3 Port No.: 23
Same port number and different IP addresses: Possible to set
GEP 1 IP address: 192.168.0.7 Port No.: 23
GEP 0 IP address: 192.168.0.3 Port No.: 23
Same IP address and same port number: Impossible to set
GEP 1 IP address: 192.168.0.3 Port No.: 23
•In the case of specifying the MODE "0: Server", set the IP address the same value as that of the Ethernet function and
set the port number the different value.
•Do not input except "0" for the port type.