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  1. Posted · Edited by flylikechris

    Hi guys, I have a Q06UDEHCPU PLC with a QJ71E71-100 ethernet module. This has been sitting in a testing lab, and nobody seems to know the correct address to connect. With the GT15, I was able to easily navigate to the network settings, and change the IP to what I was using. Here, I'm not too sure where to start. Using Melsoft Navigator, it seems like my module configuration changes do not update GXWorks2. Any ideas how I can connect to this CPU via ethernet? I do not have my usb cable with me right now. Thanks- EDIT: Attached are some photos showing my network configuration in GX Works 2, and in Navigator.

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    Hi everyone, thanks for the response. I am using GT Designer 3. But Crossbow, thank you. This was exactly my issue. I wound up popping in a GT15-QFNB and it worked first try. I did not know that you needed function boards to write the optional OS. I've made note of the GT16 eliminating the need for this. Thanks all!

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    Hi, I am using the GT1585-STBA HMI Panel. I am trying to send files down via FTP, but am having problems staying connected. My FTP command reads as follows. ftp> open 192.168.3.3 Connected to 192.168.3.3 Connection closed by remote host. ftp> My connection closes about two seconds after reading "connected" on the screen. The GOT is kicking me off it seems. If I include the GOT download port, the following occurs: ftp> open 192.168.3.3 5014 Connected to 192.168.3.3 (waits for one minute, then times out). In GT Designer 3, I have checked off "Use the function of FTP Server". I have a login name and password, along with the command input observation cycle time. When I press "OK" I get an error saying that "Gateway Communication Setting is required for the use of the following Gateway functions. -FTP Server " I press Yes to "Would you like to set Gateway Communication Setting?" It navigates to the communication setting screen, but everything is greyed out with a label "Communication setting is not required since a driver that includes the Gateway function is selected for channel setting". Also, when I choose to write the "Gateway[FTP Server][05.29.00] " Optional OS, it gives me an error that reads: "Functions that require an option function board do not work since the board is not attached. Check the option function board required for an option function to be used and place it accordingly." I am using the GT15-J71E71-100 Ethernet interface unit. Any thoughts on what I am doing wrong? Thanks-
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    For anyone who tries to do this in the future, chapter 30 of the GT Designer 3 Advanced function manual provides all of the filecontrol scripting functions you need to get started. This along with the knowledge that the scripting is "C" based, can get the ball rolling. Thanks all-

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    Hello all, I plan on sending a .CSV file down to my GOT1000 (GT15 series) from my PC based server. I have the file transfer completed. I am doing this via FTP on a scheduled interval from the server. Inside of this text file is manufacturing process information that is constantly changing, and is very valuable to the operator. As of right now, I've been able to write a script from my server to open the gateway and transfer my text file to the GOT. The text file is sitting successfully inside of the panel. (yay!) The information in that text file looks something like this: ' Accessory Drive Team HMI 2; 0; 0; 0; 0; 0; 172.100.2.205 OP 120 - Accessory Drive Install; 2; 1; 0; 0; 1; 172.100.5.79 OP 120 Hand Tool - Spark Plugs; 2; 2; 0; 80; 1; 172.100.5.79 ' Now I know, I'm not using a comma to delimit the information. My delimiter in this case is the semicolon. With the Siemens MP277 I am able to write VBScript to parse this information on command, and store it to a "tag" in the HMI. The issue I am having is that the scripting I've seen inside of the GOT isn't VB based. Most of what I saw seemed to be arithmetic, or process manipulation scripting. Do you guys have any input on how I would go about this? I would somehow need to open the text file, and start to parse it. Once I have the parsing, or reading figured out. I should be able to write it to a device with no problem. If you have any pointers, or scripting pdfs handy, I would be forever grateful! Thanks in advance-

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    Hi guys, I am a trained and practicing Siemens programmer starting to learn the world of Mitsubishi. A little bit of background on my application. Our PC based software package gives plants the flexibility to rebalance their entire assembly lines by simply adding a tool, and configuring it in our software. What we do is then send the symbolic user defined information (Task type, station name, station comment, etc) and send it to the HMI via a text file. From there I've written vbscript to parse the text file, exract the strings, and store them in their respective address. What's nice is that Siemens HMIs allow you to do all of this internally. I can write directly to a "tag" with the data type of "string". It never has to see the PLC. Here with Mitsubishi, it looks like I am gioing to have to write a block to facilitate the writing/reading/ and switching. This is no problem, but the issue is I can't seem to get my strings to move. I can't even get my string value to exceed 32 characters. This tells me I should probably create an array, but then I get the error that my structured data type is not allowed in ladder. Do you guys have any thoughts on the best way to go about doing this string moving? My max string length would be 76 characters. Attached is a screen shot so you can see my problem. Also, for some reason the GX Simulator2 does not allow me to monitor more than two characters of the string move. I am using a Q06UDHCPU PLC. Any info is much appreciated! Thanks~