Posted 6 Jul 2020 (edited) Hi! I would like to ask how could I send data from PC to CJ1M PLC, by SCU-41 module and RS232 cable, in order to activate an actuator (LED)? In my environment, I have a sensor that sends data from PLC to PC (I'm checking data, "HelloWrld" with Putty), with this configuration: And I have another section where I want to read the data from the PC in ordr to activate a LED I would like when I send for example a letter 'a' trough Putty, the LED activates. How could I do that? Thank you very much! Edited 6 Jul 2020 by raber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 6 Jul 2020 (edited) There are a few different ways to receive serial data. I like to create a rule in the case the received data may be variable. Generally these rules would be decided by the actual device you are reading from. In most cases, a received message may always end with a 'CR+LF'. (A Carriage Return and a Line Feed). In some other cases, the rule may be that the message will always be the same number of bytes. Either way, Omron gives you the ability to detect these rules then turn ON a special bit to notify the PLC that data is available in the hardware buffer. I haven't tried this yet but have a look at the settings below. I'm also not accustomed to using Putty but I think if you make the setting below Putty will send 'a'+CR+LF if you type 'a' then press Enter. The setting on the SCU41 will detect the CR+LF and turn on bit 1534.06. (n = CIO 1500 + 25 ´ unit number) (Port No. 1 = n+9). Your settings show that you are using Port 1 and the Unit No. is 1. Put contact 1534.06 in line with the RXDU instruction. Edited 6 Jul 2020 by IO_Rack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 6 Jul 2020 (edited) I am really using Port 2 but it doesn't matter, I am already able to receive data from PC and I'm saving on D40 register memory. Thank you for your answer. If I want to use that value for example, if I write a letter 'a' on putty, I have 6100 in D40 memory register, I'm thinking on use = (equal instruction to compare with other letter 'a') in order to activate an output, but I don't know how to specify letter 'a' on equal instruction fields. (or boolean true or false values too) And in the other hand, in case I use 'a' + CR+LN, the number of bytes would be 2? Edited 6 Jul 2020 by raber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 6 Jul 2020 If you want to compare the DM value as ASCII, use the '=$' instruction. I don't know that you can put 'a' directly in the instruction. Use another memory location then go to Memory from the project tree. Open the memory you are using then choose View > Display > Text. From here you can populate your memory with text. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 6 Jul 2020 I have configured all, but it doesn't seem to work. Only save one letter on D40 memory register when I write 'abcd' + ENTER on Putty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 6 Jul 2020 1544.06 needs to be Normally Open. Putty will initiate the communications. When the PLC sees 'CR+LF', then 1544.06 will turn ON. Make sure Putty is actually sending the Line Feed. I like to use RealTerm because it will display the CR and LF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 7 Jul 2020 (edited) When I write 'asdf' + ENTER on Putty and transfer PLC memory to PC (CX-Programmer) it is only 'D' (HEX) (CR in ASCII) on D40 memory register. Edited 7 Jul 2020 by raber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 7 Jul 2020 I'm not sure what you are asking. Can you show what you have? Your last post did not show an ASCII compare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 8 Jul 2020 It is working now, I changed the number of reception bytes and I'm using RealTerm in order to send a number in ASCII + CR + LF. And for LED activation, I have used = (equal instruction) comparing with a specific value in HEX (#0034) for example. Thank you very much for your help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 8 Jul 2020 Great job! I'm glad you got it working. RealTerm can take some time to get used to but it makes the send / receive easier to understand (In my opinion). Putty is more of an Information Technology tool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites