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6.1 Communication with GX Developer and PX Developer
6.1.3 Cautions on Access from GX Developer and PX Developer
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REDUNDANT SYSTEM NETWORKS
(2) Corrective Action when a Line Down Occurs during Access via a
Network
(a) In the case of other than monitoring
A communication error occurs when accessing to a module mounted on the
extension base unit via the network using the function other than [Monitor] of GX
Developer or PX Developer.
As for functions other than [Monitor] of GX Developer or PX Developer, change
the connection destination at [Transfer setup] and retry the communication.
For MC protocol commands that can be used for communications made via a
module on an extension base unit, refer to Appendix 7.
MELSOFT products connectable to a module mounted on the extension base unit
are GX Developer and PX Developer. However, there are restrictions on
applicable functions. For details, refer to the following manuals.
GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual
PX Developer Version 1 Operating Manual (Programming Tool)
(b) In the case of monitoring
When a line down occurs during access via a network using PX Developer
(monitoring tool), take the corrective action according to the system specified in
the connection setup.
1) When "Not Specified" is Specified
A communication error occurs when "Not Specified" has been specified as the
connection target using GX Developer or PX Developer (monitoring tool).
Change the connection target in the connection set up of GX Developer or PX
Developer (monitoring tool), and restart communication.
2) When "Control System", "Standby System", "System A", or "System B"
is Specified
When "Control System", "Standby System", "System A", or "System B" has
been specified as the connection target using GX Developer or PX Developer
(monitoring tool), switch the connection path, and, communication will continue
with the specified system.