1. Before use ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1. How to use the instruction manual ............................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1.1. Content of instruction manual .......................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2. Terms used in the instruction manual .......................................................................................................... 1-1

1.3. Confirmation of product ............................................................................................................................... 1-2

1.4. Ethernet function .......................................................................................................................................... 1-2

1.4.1. Function of Ethernet ......................................................................................................................... 1-2

2. Preparation before use ............................................................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1. Connection of Ethernet cable....................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2. Parameter setting ........................................................................................................................................ 2-3

2.2.1. Parameter list ................................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.2.2. Details of parameters ....................................................................................................................... 2-5

2.2.3. Parameter setting example 1 (When the Support Software is used) ................................................ 2-8

2.2.4. Parameter setting example 2-1 (When the data link function is used: When the controller is the server)

................................................................................................................................................................... 2-9

2.2.5. Parameter setting example 2-2 (When the data link function is used: When the controller is the client)

................................................................................................................................................................. 2-10

2.2.6. Parameter setting example 3 (for using the real-time external control function) ............................ 2-11

2.3. Connection confirmation ............................................................................................................................ 2-12

2.3.1. Checking the connection with the Windows ping command .......................................................... 2-12

3. Description of functions ........................................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1. Controller communication function ............................................................................................................... 3-2

3.1.1. Connecting the controller and personal computer ............................................................................ 3-2

3.1.2. Setting the personal computer network ............................................................................................ 3-2

3.1.3. Setting the controller parameters ..................................................................................................... 3-2

3.1.4. Setting the personal computer support software communication ..................................................... 3-3

3.1.5. Communication ................................................................................................................................ 3-4

3.2. Data link function ......................................................................................................................................... 3-5

3.2.1. MELFA-BASIC V/VI Commands ...................................................................................................... 3-5

3.2.2. Using data link function .................................................................................................................... 3-9

3.2.3. Ending ............................................................................................................................................ 3-12

3.3. Real-time external control function ............................................................................................................ 3-13

3.3.1. Explanation of command ............................................................................................................... 3-15

3.3.2. Explanation of communication data packet .................................................................................... 3-17

3.3.3. Using real-time external control function ........................................................................................ 3-21

3.3.4. Ending ............................................................................................................................................ 3-23

3.4. Real-time monitor function ......................................................................................................................... 3-24

3.4.1. Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 3-24