kevspark Posted July 19, 2019 Report Posted July 19, 2019 Hello everyone. New to Mitsubishi PLC's and I'm struggling to create a connection between the HMI and PLC with this mode (PLC Mode:FX5CPU via GOT (direct coupled) transparent mode) Equipment - HMI GS2110-WBTD, FX5U CPU Software - GXworks3 GT Designer3 Im using a USB to communicate to the HMI and thats working fine I can also directly connect to the CPU using an Ethernet cable. I've been told that I can program the PLC directly from the USB cable connected to the GOT HMI, I also have an Ethernet cable between HMI and PLC. I've tried everything I can find online but I'm still stuck. Both IP address are on the same subnet and I've selected or tried every option available on GXworks with the 'Specify Connection Destination Connection' window. Any help would be appreciate as I'm guessing its something silly I'm missing. Many Thanks. Quote
Gambit Posted July 22, 2019 Report Posted July 22, 2019 First is the GOT communicating with the FX5 ? Quote
kevspark Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Posted July 24, 2019 Hi sorry for the long delay, been on hols for a few days. No I cant get the HMI to communicate with the CPU. I've set the IP address on both devices in the same sub network i.e. CPU 192.168.3.*** , HMI 192.168.3.***. I can also ping the cpu from the utility function of the HMI with no issues. HMI station ID is 3, CPU is 1. Both on network 1 Beginning to pull my hair out with this I cant understand why Mitsubishi just dont have a device search function like Siemens, so much easier. Quote
Gambit Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 actually it's better. You've tried the direct connection already i saw in your post. If you don't you can use search and it will find the FX5 even if you're in a complete other IP range!!!! perfect 1) Have you read the read the connection manual ? 2) Did you make melsoft connection port on your PLC side? 3) make a screen capture of the GOT setting for comm. If you use the wizard you can't go wrong Quote
kevspark Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Posted July 24, 2019 Thanks for your quick reply, silly question but wheres the wizard setup option? Quote
Civet Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 Hi kevspark, I think you should change the Controller Type to iQ-F. Also, I suspect that you'll need to change the port no. in Ethernet Controller settings from 5551 to 5556. Hope that helps. Quote
kevspark Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Posted July 24, 2019 Not sure if this is the wizard your referring too. e tried all sorts of settings on here also. Quote
Gambit Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 yes you need to put iQ-F as a driver and FX5U as the PLC. The port will change automatically Quote
Gambit Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 The wizard start when creating a new project if it doesn't go to tools options and turn the wizard on(Display New project wizard) Quote
Gambit Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) Just now, kevspark said: Hi, the controller is an FX5? Just do it :) The FX series is for the previous versions Edited July 24, 2019 by Gambit Quote
kevspark Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Posted July 24, 2019 Ok cool, I'll give it a crack now guys, cheers. Quote
kevspark Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Posted July 24, 2019 Ok, must be getting somewhere because every so often I get the SD and RD light flash on the utility Comm Monitor! But still unable to communicate error comes up on GX works3...arrrgg Quote
Gambit Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) Did you create the melsoft port and reset the PLC? If it still doesn't workt post screencaptures of your settings. or the projects themselves Edited July 24, 2019 by Gambit Quote
kevspark Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Posted July 24, 2019 Is this what you mean by Melsoft port? Thanks for your quick replays, really appreciate it. Quote
Gambit Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 Yes that is what i meant. The setting look perfect now. Did you reset the PLC after downloading adding the melsoft port ? Can you check your ethernet diagnostics from the FX5U. looks at the ports Quote
kevspark Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Posted July 24, 2019 Yes i reset the PLC after adding the MELSOFT port. I cant check the diagnostics as it wont let me communicate unless I directly connect again and bypass the GOT. Im at a loss here Quote
Gambit Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) Aha you mean you don;t have it connected to a switch !!! Just as a check can you open the utility menu on the GOT and choose the ping option. Edited July 24, 2019 by Gambit Quote
kevspark Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Posted July 24, 2019 Yes I can ping the CPU with no issues Quote
Gambit Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 ok Can you read out the PLC and check if the Melsoft port is there? Quote
kevspark Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Posted July 24, 2019 Sorry Im not with you. How do I carry out this? Quote
Gambit Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) Just close your project. Online => read from PLC...... and make your comm settings Or do a verify. Edited July 24, 2019 by Gambit Quote
Gambit Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 1 hour ago, kevspark said: Yes I can ping the CPU with no issues You tested from the GOT not your PC Right ? Quote
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