Signal Commands
Add Signal
Function
A command that creates a new signal connection. It establishes communication connections with external devices.
Usage
Signal Type Selection: Choose the communication protocol to use
Modbus TCP/RTU
FOCAS
TCP Client/Server
Serial Communication
Setting Method Selection:
Default: Direct configuration
Module: Select pre-configured values from Device module
Connection Name Setting: Specify a unique connection name
No duplicates allowed
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
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
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)
Variable Selection: Select variable to store the read data
Set Signal (Output/Write)
Function
A command that transmits (outputs) data to external devices.
Usage
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
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)
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
Connection Failure
Check network settings
Check firewall settings
Check equipment power status
Data Read/Write Failure
Check address range
Check data type matching
Performance Degradation
Adjust polling cycle
Remove unnecessary connections
Check network bandwidth