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Are you aware of these features of Decowell CC-Link IEF Basic products?

I. What is CC-Link IEF Basic

CC-Link IEF Basic is CC-Link IE communication using general Ethernet technology. Because of its ease of use and development, this technology has been widely used in small equipment that does not require high speed control. The following describes the main features of CC-Link IEF Basic:

1, the use of software cycle transmission, cycle transmission can be realized by software, do not need special hardware. Master/slave stations can also be implemented on a personal computer using the built-in Ethernet port.

2, mixed use of standard Ethernet (HTTP, FTP and other agreements) TCP/IP communication, without dedicated control lines can be integrated network.

3. Reduce network system configuration costs by using standard Ethernet cables and switches.


  2. Decowell CC-Link IEF Basic products

Based on the above characteristics of CC-Link IEF Basic bus, it is very simple for users to build CC-Link IE Field Basic network. The following is a brief introduction to the products of Decowell CC-Link IEF Basic:

Decowell has released CC-Link IEF Basic products of FS Unibody and FS1 quick-connect terminal types. The detailed introduction of the products can be found on our official website. Let's focus on the CC-Link IEF Basic product use some points for attention.

CSPP File

The CSPP file is a configuration file, which contains some features of the vendor's product. The first thing we need to do after getting the module is to install the CSPP file.

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Figure 1 - CSPP file of FS series products

 

In GX Works2 software, we can select the CSPP file we need to install from "Tools->Profile Management->Login".

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Figure 2-GX Works2 software CSPP installation

 

After the installation, users can see the module information of Decowell in the setup screen.

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Figure 3- Product information display

 

How to change the IP address of a module

The default IP address of the product is 192.168.3.18. Users can directly modify the module IP in GX Works software. Modify IP addresses by following the steps of scanning for modules and then modifying them. Speaking of this, some friends may have questions, multiple devices cascaded, IP are the same whether it has an impact. In this case, you do not need to worry whether the IP address can be changed when multiple devices are cascaded. Our product scans all connected devices at the same time in multiple cascades.

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Figure 4- Scan result of cascading devices

After we modify the IP address, the set IP address will be saved in the module and will not be lost after we feedback the communication Settings.

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 Figure 5- Cascading multiple devices to set IP addresses

 

How to modify module configuration parameters

 

Decowell CC-Link IEF Basic bus FS and FS1 series products support configuration parameter setting, such as DI filtering time, DO bus communication abnormal output behavior configuration. GX Works provides the configuration function. We can call up the setting interface by right-clicking "Online - Processing parameters of slave station (S)" at the corresponding module position.

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Figure 6- Set Configuration information screen

 

Parameter reading:

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Figure 7- Interface for reading configuration information

 

 Parameter setting: There are a few tips in this section, and we will also do a brief exchange here.

 

(1) Directly select the corresponding parameter enumeration in the drop-down box of "Write value".

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Figure 8- Configuration information setting screen

 

(2) Directly copy the "read value" in the "Parameter write" interface, then paste it into the corresponding "Write value", and then modify it to the parameter you need to modify. Because there are many cases, we don't need to change all the parameters.

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Figure 9- Configuration information setting screen

 

(3) If the configuration information is changed too much, we can use Excel to achieve batch modification of configuration parameters. Paste the content copied from the read value into an Excel spreadsheet, modify it and copy it to GX Works.

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Figure 10- Configuration information displayed in an Excel table

 

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Figure 11- Configuration Information setting screen

 

About Decowell

Nanjing Decowell Automation is a set of technology research and development, production and sales and after-sales service as one of the national high-tech enterprises. The company is headquartered in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, with more than 6000 square meters of plant, has set up research and development centers in Wuxi and Nanjing, and has offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Suzhou, Wuxi, Qingdao, Hangzhou, Chengdu and other places to ensure supply and after-sales service. Decowell continues to increase the research and development of new technology and investment, continue to provide customers with reliable industrial bus products and solutions.


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