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that was it!!!!    

YES!! Doh, the reason I did not try this as port #1 on this NX was dodgy from memory 

ahh, so I just copied the same code to a NJ101 that I have & get the desired result. (kicked off) I have a counter on '_EIP_EtnOnlineSta', that is incrementing each reset. The only difference from the NX102 is the path NX102: '01#01\02\192.168.251.1' NJ101: '02\192.168.17.179'

to  port #1? Have you tried port #2?

Have just tried that, but get error '1C01'   Still cant upload images :(

Howdy Bob, I think there is similarities between the 2, but the EIP CIP requires a bit more? Or maybe just the omron implementation of each & every byte vs a simplified user GUI like AB requires a bit more thought?  

Thanks Chris, I have seen that section, but as raw CIP is very new to be am still working it all out. Under Tools/EthernetIP Connection Settings/DeviceList, there is the ability to restart the selected port ( 1 or 2 for NX102) (perhaps I should of said restart instead of reset..)   When doing the restart, I did managed to capture the commands on wireshark but I also cannot upload the image/file. Am trying to decipher that to see if it is something that can easily be replicated..

Hello, Anyone know of a way to reset a NX102 ethernet port programatically, using CIP commands perhaps? There is a button within Sysmac that does what I need, but want to implement that via code.      

  is that set in the hardware config on the unit?

I tested in simulation mode, had $SB13 & CIO700.13 side by side as animations. Both animated when the other was changed. I do have an NS in the office, but wont be back there until friday to test actual. As another test, you could try backlight status as well..? if the screen goes to sleep, you should see 700.11 change when you touch it & vice versa

Hi Bob, Did you get this working as expected, or want me to send a screen shot?

if you link the system area, you should be able to write to the corresponding area from PLC. ie: CIO1200.13 => $SB13

Bob, Have you considered a separate network switch that is powered only when required, for the module in question? That would allow the duplicates to be set, but only 1x be active on the network at the same time?

Does the function block have to be st? you could achieve the same thing easily is ladder using ir method.   can send example if need be 

I think both options will need to be done via a macro, to ensure they sync correctly. I have done this with the NS & am sure the NB but trying to find an example. You should be able to add a text field that writes to the system clock.  LW10000 = Sec, LW10001 = Min, LW10002 = Hr, LW10003 = Day, LW10004 = Month, LW10005 = year   Will see if I can find some examples