This document has only the specific information about the device connection settings and its address syntax.
Refer to the User Guide for more information on the Device Module.
Summary
GeFanuc_Ethernet communication driver implements communication with GeFanuc PLCs using its SRTP protocol. It operates as a Master on TCP/IP networks. The communication blocks are dynamically created according the pooling cycle defined on the AccessType for each point.
| Communication Driver Information | |
|---|---|
| Driver name | GEFanuc_Ethernet |
| Assembly Name | T.ProtocolDriver.GEFanucEthernet |
| Assembly Version | 1.1.7.0 |
| Available for Linux | False |
| Devices supported | Series 90 PLC and compatibles |
| Manufacturer | Fanuc |
| Protocol | SRTP |
| Interface | TCP/IP |
| Communication block size | User configurable. Default is 512 |
| Max number of nodes | User defined |
| PC Requirements | Ethernet port |
Supported Operands
Register Type | Read | Write | Data Type |
%I - Discrete Input | Yes | - | Bit |
%Q - Discrete Outupt | Yes | Yes | Bit |
%T - Discrete Temporary | Yes | Yes | Bit |
%M - Discrete Internal | Yes | Yes | Bit |
%G - Global Genius Data | Yes | Yes | Bit |
%AI - Analog Input | Yes | - | Word |
%AQ - Analog Output | Yes | Yes | Word |
%R - Internal Register | Yes | Yes | Word |
%W – Bulk Memory | Yes | Yes | Word |
Channels Configuration
Protocol Options
BlockSize: Defines the maximum amount of items per group, the default value is 3.
If the communication points are configured in sequence and the BlockSize equals to 3, the driver can create the internal groups with 3 words or 24 bits.
Settings
TCP/IP:
- NodeConnections: Defines the maximum number of parallel requests that will be sent to each node (asynchronous communication)
Nodes Configuration
Station Configuration
TCP/IP:
Station syntax: <IP address> ;<Port>
Where
- <IP address>: IP address of the slave device in the GeFanuc network.
- <Port>: TCP/IP Port to connect with the slave device.
E.g.: 192.168.1.1;18245
Points Configuration
The syntax for the GeFanuc_Ethernet communication points is: <RegisterType> <Address>
Where:
- <RegisterType>:
| RegisterType | Description |
|---|---|
%I | Discrete Input |
| %Q | Discrete Output |
| %T | Discrete Temporary |
| %M | Discrete Internal |
| %G | Global Genius Data |
| %AI | Analog Input |
| %AQ | Analog Output |
| %R | Internal Register |
| %W | Bulk Memory |
- <Address>: Address number.
Examples:
| Syntax | RegisterType | Address |
|---|---|---|
| %I0010 | %I | 10 |
| %Q0020 | %Q | 20 |
| %M0045 | %M | 45 |
| %AQ0100 | %AQ | 100 |
Driver Revision History
| GEFanuc_Ethernet Revision History | |
|---|---|
| Version | Notes |
| 1.1.7.0 | Initial release on new documentation standards. |
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