Setting Communication Specifications (EtherNet/IP)

Set the communication specifications, such as the output control.
Important
  • Set the communication module to [EtherNet/IP] before setting the communication specifications. Save the setting to the controller and then restart the system.
    Setting the Start-up Status [Startup Setting]
  • When connecting FZ3 to a CJ series EtherNet/IP Unit, the EDS file in which the FZ3 connection information has been defined needs to be installed on the tool (Network Configurator). Download the EDS file from OMRON's website.
  • When the 2-line random trigger mode is used with the FZ3-900 series, use the EDS file that corresponds to the line to be used. Specify different addresses for the sending and receiving areas of line 0 and line 1.
  • After the tag data link is set, the controller automatically restarts to reflect the setting.
  1. On the Main screen, tap [System] menu → [Communication] → [EtherNet/IP].。
    The EtherNet/IP window is displayed.
  2. Set the following items.
    イーサネット画面
    Setting item
    Setting value
    [Factory default]
    Description
    Output control
    • [None]
    • Handshaking
    Set whether or not to synchronize with an external device when outputting data.
    None: The controller outputs measurement results without synchronizing with external devices.
    For data output (without handshaking)
    Handshaking: The controller outputs measurement results while synchronized with external devices.
    For data output (with handshaking)
    Output period
    2.0 to 5000.0ms
    [10.0ms]
    Valid only when [Output control] is set to [None]. Set the cycle by which measurement results are output.
    Output time
    1.0~1000.0ms
    [5.0ms]
    Valid only when [Output control] is set to [None]. Set the GATE signal ON time. Set the time required for external devices to acquire measurement results.
    Timeout
    0.5~120.0s
    [10.0s]
    Valid only when [Output control] is set to [Handshaking]. A timeout error occurs when no response from external devices is received within the time that has been set. A timeout error occurs if the status of each flag does not change within the specified time in the following situations. 。
    • The DSA flag turns ON after the measurement is completed.
    • The DSA flag turns OFF after the GATE flag turns ON.
    • The DSA flag turns ON after the GATE flag turns OFF.
  3. Tap [OK].
    The settings are confirmed and the EtherNet/IP window closes.