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Signal Commands

Add Signal

Function

A command that creates a new signal connection. It establishes communication connections with external devices.

Usage

  1. Signal Type Selection: Choose the communication protocol to use

    • Modbus TCP/RTU

    • FOCAS

    • TCP Client/Server

    • Serial Communication

  2. Setting Method Selection:

    • Default: Direct configuration

    • Module: Select pre-configured values from Device module

  3. Connection Name Setting: Specify a unique connection name

    • No duplicates allowed

  4. Communication Settings:

    • Default Mode: Direct input of device-specific detailed settings

    • Module Mode: Select pre-configured values

Precautions

  • Connection names must be unique within the project

  • Verify that IP addresses and ports are correct

  • Ensure the target device supports the selected protocol

Get Signal (Input/Read)

Function

A command that reads data from external devices.

Usage

  1. Signal Type Selection: Choose the communication protocol to use

    • Digital I/O

    • Analog I/O

    • Industrial Ethernet

    • Modbus TCP/RTU

    • FOCAS

    • TCP Client/Server

    • Serial Communication

  2. Type-specific Settings:

    • Digital I/O: Port number selection

    • Analog I/O: Port number selection, type selection

    • Industrial Ethernet: Data type, address type, address setting

    • Other Protocols: Connection name selection (connections created by Add Signal)

  3. Variable Selection: Select variable to store the read data

Set Signal (Output/Write)

Function

A command that transmits (outputs) data to external devices.

Usage

  1. Signal Type Selection: Choose the communication protocol to use

    • Digital I/O

    • Analog I/O

    • Industrial Ethernet

    • Modbus TCP/RTU

    • TCP Client/Server

    • Serial Communication

  2. Type-specific Settings:

    • Digital I/O: Port number selection

    • Analog I/O: Port number selection, type selection

    • Industrial Ethernet: Data type, address setting

    • Other Protocols: Connection name selection (connections created by Add Signal)

  3. Value Setting: Input the value to transmit

Delete Signal

Function

A command that deletes existing signal connections.

Usage

  • Connection Name Selection: Select the connection name to delete

Supported Protocols

Protocol

Description

Main Usage

Digital I/O

Digital Input/Output

Switches, Relays

Analog I/O

Analog Input/Output

Sensors, Actuators

Ethernet/IP

Industrial Ethernet

Allen-Bradley PLC

Modbus TCP

Ethernet-based Modbus

PLC, Industrial Equipment

Modbus RTU

Serial-based Modbus

Sensors, Instruments

TCP Client/Server

General TCP Communication

Custom Equipment

Serial

Serial Communication

Legacy Equipment

FOCAS

FANUC CNC

CNC Machines

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. Connection Failure

    • Check network settings

    • Check firewall settings

    • Check equipment power status

  2. Data Read/Write Failure

    • Check address range

    • Check data type matching

  3. Performance Degradation

    • Adjust polling cycle

    • Remove unnecessary connections

    • Check network bandwidth

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