MP/INVERTER/SERVO Ethernet Driver
GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual
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Settings of External Device
Use the ladder software (MPE720) to set up communication settings for the communication module 218IF-01.
For details on communication settings, please refer to the manual of the External Device.
The setup procedure differs depending on the version of your ladder software.
Ladder Software Setting (for MPE720 Ver.5)
1
Start the ladder software, and in the root folder make the order and PLC folders.
2
Right-click the generated External Device, and from the shortcut menu select Logon.
3
From the PLC folder, double-click the [Definition folder]’s [Module Configuration] to display the [Engineering
Manager].
4
In the [Engineering Manager]’s [Controller], use the pull-down menu to select the rack classification and
communication module.
Set the number associated with the slot number used by the communication module.
When you select the communication module, its setting information is displayed in the [Engineering Manager]’s
[Module details].
5
In the [Module details], double-click the No. field’s numeric portion.
Double-click the number associated with the slot number connected to the Ethernet unit.
6
Save the settings and exit [Engineering Manager].
7
After turning ON the communication module’s "INIT" DIP Switch, turn ON the power supply.
8
Transfer the settings to the communication module.
9
While online, logon to the External Device. Write the transferred data to FLASH memory.
10
Turn OFF the External Device’s power supply, turn OFF the "INIT" DIP Switch, and turn the External Device’s
power back ON.
• In the shortcut menu, please confirm there is no check mark beside the [Online] command
before logging on.
• For methods on logging on, refer to the User's Manual of the External Device.
Setup Items
Setup Description
Transmission parameter
This Station IP address
PLC IP address
• Please make the connection parameter blank.
Communication is not possible when a connection parameter is set.
