Connecting With A GE Fanuc Using The Server Explorer Primary Software: LookoutPrimary Software Version: 3.6 Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A Secondary Software: N/A
Problem: What are some of the issues in using a GE-Fanuc PLC with the Server Explorer? Solution: The IP address under the "Device Configuration" window is the MOST important parameter. If there is a problem with the IP address that you are trying to connect to, you will get a timeout error with the message "Invalid I/O Point" when you try to move your item to the "test window". At this point, it is suggested that you try Pinging the IP address that you are trying to connect to. Ping must work for the Server Explorer to work. All GE Fanuc PLCs will have a particular register that you can read. The contents of this register describe what type of CPU model you have. Under "Item Configuration" you can specify (CPU Type) under the "Access Data" field. Leave all other parameters default. The value you read will depend on the type of CPU your PLC has. For Example, a 90-30 with the 331 model CPU would return [8976]. Convert this number to HEX and you get x2310. Notice the format of this hex number is --Byte Two then Byte One--. Reference the table below which comes from the GE Help files. Another example would be: 90-70 with the 780 model CPU. The expected return value would be [20480] or x5000. Byte One Series Byte Two Model 0x0C Series 90-70 PLC 0x1F 731 CPU 0x20 732 0x47 771 0x48 772 0x50 780 0x51 781 0x52 782 0x58 788 0x59 789 0x5C 914 0x5E 924 0x0F 915 0x19 925 0x10 Series 90-20 PLC 0x1F 211 CPU 0x10 Series 90-30 PLC 0x1E 311 CPU 0x20 321 0x21 313 0x22 323 0x23 331 0x24 341 0x25 351 0x26 340 Related Links: Attachments:
Report Date: 11/12/2005 Last Updated: 11/12/2005 Document ID: 3RBE5BDS |
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