Yaskawa MP920 Communications Module - Manual (Page 159)

7.5 CP-218 Transmission Definitions
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7.5 CP-218 Transmission Definitions
This section explains how to set the parameters for the CP-218 transmission system.
7.5.1 Overview of CP-218 Transmissions
The 218IFA Module is used to connect a building-block MP900-Series Machine Controller
to CP-218 related devices. The 218IFA is equipped with one 10Base-T communications port
and can be connected to an Ethernet line.
The CP-218 communications system can be connected to an international standard Ethernet
network, and controllers manufactured by other companies and personal computers can be
easily connected. The MPE720 can be connected to perform MP920 engineering.
To define CP-218 transmissions, the required data must be set (or referenced) using two tab
pages: Transmission Parameters and Status.
Mounting a 218IFA Module enables the Machine Controller to transmit data through an
Ethernet transmission line. Only message communication are possible in the 218IF commu-
nications system. Specify the MSG-SND and MSG-RCV functions in drawing or function
programs for CP-218 transmissions.
7.5.2 Opening the CP-218 Transmission Definitions Window
When the CP-218 Transmission Definitions Window is opened in Online Mode, the CP-218
parameters stored in the Machine Controller will be opened. When the Window is opened in
Offline Mode, the CP-218 parameters stored in the hard disk on the MPE720 will be opened.
Open the CP-218 Transmission Definitions Window from the Module Definitions Window.
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