GOT2000-PC-Network Printer connection over Ethernet cable

[blessenmathew 0]

Hi Guys,

Could you please suggest is it possible collect data using MXsheet from FX2N PLC through GOT2000 to a PC over Ethernet cable and ALSO this PC is connected to a network printer. The PC has one ethernet port, so I am planning to use a switch to connect two network cables.

The Idea is, collect temperature data on MX sheet and create a graph and print using MXsheet's auto print utility. When a bit goes high, the MXsheet print the file. No need of operator intervention.

I tried to connect GOT2000 (GT25**-WX(1280 x 800) to the company server and transfer files using 'File Transfer' function of the GOT. But could not connect GOT to the company server and I was getting Authentication error.

So this is the 'Plan B'.

I tried this set up on the personal laptop, I was able to collect data and print using the USB printer. But I have no idea would the Ethernet switch be able the PC to communicate with HMI and the network printer at the same time and would it be a reliable connection over time.

Thanking you

[blessenmathew 0]

It worked, but changed the PLC to FX3U