If you select “C-Net (RS232, UBS)” as the network type, the following options are available:
Parameter |
Description |
---|---|
“Port number” |
Select the port number. |
“Baud rate” |
Depending on the PLC, select a baud rate between 1200 and 115200bit/s for communication between PLC and PC. The default setting is 9600bit/s. |
“Data length” |
Select either 7 or 8bits (default setting: 8 bit). |
“Stop bits” |
Select either 1 or 2 bits (default setting: 1 bit). |
“Parity” |
Select the parity setting (default setting: odd). |
“Timeout” |
Set a timeout from 0 to 60s to connect to the PLC (default setting: 5s). |
“Automatic communication setting” |
The software will automatically find matching communication settings (default: all check boxes are activated). Warning: Disabled parameters will be excluded from automatic configuration. |
The FP OPC Server automatically searches for the suitable parameters unless you have deactivated this feature.