Posted 15 Nov 2021 Hello all, I am new to using Mitsubishi and I am having issues communicating with my Cognex Camera. I have the camera configured in Datamn Setup Tool. I have the Ethernet card configured and validated. I am able to ping both devices and get a response on the network. However, I received an SLMP failure in Dataman and there's no communication between my camera and the controller. Please see the attached photos to view how I have the camera and PLC configured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 Nov 2021 Settings look good. which PLC series can you choose from ? 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 Nov 2021 Gambit, Thanks for the response the options are as follows: QCPU LCPU RCPU IQFCPU AND FXCPU I have tried all the above settings and still the same result. For clarification I am using an FX5U Controller with an FX5 E-NET Card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 Nov 2021 Then I would choose the iQ-F CPU. Any Errors on the ethernet module when the camera tries to connect ? 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 Nov 2021 In the above FXCPU is set, instead of iQF (iQF = FX5) as Gambit mentioned. Also I wonder what the options are under the dropdownbox of the menu selection "destination module". As a reference you can check if you have any differences with the FX5-build in Ethernet poort. For test, I would recommend a lower data word instead of the 5000 range. If you check with D100, D102 etc you are 100% sure there is no trouble in accessing the "latched" dataword range 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 Nov 2021 35 minutes ago, Gambit said: Then I would choose the iQ-F CPU. Any Errors on the ethernet module when the camera tries to connect ? I reselected IQ-F CPU I do not have errors when the camera tries to connect. I appreciate your responses and help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 Nov 2021 32 minutes ago, VeeB said: In the above FXCPU is set, instead of iQF (iQF = FX5) as Gambit mentioned. Also I wonder what the options are under the dropdownbox of the menu selection "destination module". As a reference you can check if you have any differences with the FX5-build in Ethernet poort. For test, I would recommend a lower data word instead of the 5000 range. If you check with D100, D102 etc you are 100% sure there is no trouble in accessing the "latched" dataword range Here are the options in the drop box. I will attempt to reassign the Data registers and see if that helps! Thanks for the response! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 Nov 2021 I attempted to Utilize all the options in the Destination drop-down box. I also brought my Data Registers to D100, D102, and D104 respectively. I get the same feedback that the configurations are correct from colleagues but the problem persists. I'm going to keep playing with this and if I can make this work I'll explain what/where I went wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 Nov 2021 Update: I've made a support request with Cognex. Hopefully, they may be able to offer some insight. I appreciate the help and responses! I will update once this issue is resolved, just in case anyone else runs into this issue! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 Nov 2021 Try Port No: 3000 in GX W3 SLMP settings... 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 Nov 2021 19 hours ago, glavanov said: Try Port No: 3000 in GX W3 SLMP settings... Good morning, I gave it a try with no success unfortunately. I appreciate you giving me your suggestion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 Nov 2021 Which control method are you using on the cognex camera ? continous trigger ? 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 Nov 2021 18 minutes ago, Gambit said: Which control method are you using on the cognex camera ? continous trigger ? Single External Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 Nov 2021 (edited) Are you activating the trigger ? Edited 16 Nov 2021 by Gambit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 Nov 2021 17 minutes ago, Gambit said: Are you activating the trigger ? Since I'm attempting to use SLMP protocols I am not able to arm the trigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 Nov 2021 can you send a screenshot of your trigger/operation setup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 Nov 2021 23 minutes ago, Gambit said: can you send a screenshot of your trigger/operation setup Will do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 Nov 2021 what screen is behind "select trigger input" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 Nov 2021 28 minutes ago, Gambit said: what screen is behind "select trigger input" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 Nov 2021 Maybe a dumb question, but why not use In-sight Explorer software ? 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 Nov 2021 1 hour ago, glavanov said: Maybe a dumb question, but why not use In-sight Explorer software ? Good Afternoon! DataMan cameras can not be configured in In-Sight and vice versa. In-Sight Explorer wouldn't be able to find a data man camera either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 Nov 2021 (edited) Sorry. I was left with the impression that the camera is In-Sight ez-100. I don't know if it matters... i use Is7000 gen2 connected to FX5U with SLMP scanner. I never got it working with the "Ethernet Devices (Cognex)" connection from the bottom of tihe connections list. It only works with "SLMP Connection Module" connection. I have 2 mashines each with fx5 and in-sight camera working with no issue. Edited 16 Nov 2021 by glavanov 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 Nov 2021 Let me give this a try! 16 hours ago, glavanov said: 16 hours ago, glavanov said: orry. I was left with the impression that the camera is In-Sight ez-100. I don't know if it matters... i use Is7000 gen2 connected to FX5U with SLMP scanner. I never got it working with the "Ethernet Devices (Cognex)" connection from the bottom of tihe connections list. It only works with "SMP Connection Module" connection. I have 2 mashines each with fx5 and in-sight camera working with no issue. 20 hours ago, glavanov said: Maybe a dumb question, but why not use In-sight Explorer software ? Good Afternoon! DataMan cameras can not be configured in In-Sight and vice versa. In-Sight Explorer wouldn't be able to find a data man camera either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 18 Nov 2021 (edited) Hi Mystikaldrizzle, I could make a test with a Mitsubishi R-CPU and SoftGOT using the SLMP protocol. After setup/test I noticed I was able to read the values on the GOT but was not able to write. In the parameter settings for the RCPU there is a special option to select "enabling" the write by SLMP to the CPU. (see 2nd screenshot) After change I was able tor read/write the values via de SoftGOT towards the RCPU For the parameters for FX5 a was not able to find that same setting, but I guess this is managed by the security settings. See screenshot. In attachment the 2 sample programms SoftGOT2000 and R CPU project Hope it helps you SLMPSGOT_RCPU.GTX SLMPSGOT_RCPU.GTX GXW3_R04_SLMP.gx3 Edited 18 Nov 2021 by VeeB 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
