• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • (Always read these instructions before using this equipment.) Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual carefully and pay full attention to safety to handle the product correctly. The instructions given in this manual are concerned with this product. For the safety instructions of the programmable controller system, please read the CPU module user's manual.
• CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT • (1) Mitsubishi programmable controller ("the PRODUCT") shall be used in conditions; i) where any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT, if any, shall not lead to any major or serious accident; and ii) where the backup and fail-safe function are systematically or automatically provided outside of the PRODUCT for the case of any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT.
REVISIONS * The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover. Print Date * Manual Number May, 2004 Jul., 2004 SH (NA) 080465ENG-A SH (NA) 080465ENG-B Revision First edition Correction About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations, Section 2.1.1, Section 2.3.1, Section 4.3, Section 5.4, Section 6.2, Section 7.2, Section 8.1, Chapter 10 Oct., 2004 SH (NA) 080465ENG-C Jun., 2008 SH (NA) 080465ENG-D Correction Section 5.3, Section 5.4, Section 8.1 Correction Section 9.2 Sep.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Mitsubishi MELSOFT series Integrated FA software. Read this manual and make sure you understand the functions and performance of MELSOFT series thoroughly in advance to ensure correct use. Please make this manual available to the end user. CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..............................................................................................................................A- 1 CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT ........................................
4. PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES 4- 1 to 4- 15 4.1 Server (Personal Computer) Setting Procedure ..................................................................................... 4- 2 4.2 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLTION ................................................................................................ 4- 4 4.2.1 Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 4- 4 4.2.
9. MELSOFT CONNECTION FUNCTION 9- 1 to 9- 7 9.1 Using the MELSOFT connection function............................................................................................... 99.1.1 When the server is personal computer/PC CPU module ................................................................ 99.1.2 When the server is Web server module ........................................................................................... 99.2 Application example of the MELSOFT connection function ..........
About Manuals The following lists the manuals for this software package. Refer to the following table when ordering manuals. Related Manuals Manual Number (Model Code) Manual Name Web Server Module User’s Manual Describes the system configuration, specifications, functions, dedicated instructions and troubleshooting of Web server module.
How to Use This Manual "How to Use This Manual" is described purpose by purpose for use of GX RemoteService-I. Refer to the following description and use this manual. This system is divided into a personal computer and a server (personal computer). The system can be introduced smoothly by making actual setting while checking the purposes and setting sequence in the following flowchart.
Use GX RemoteService-I Use the Web function. Server (personal computer) side Automatic operation mode Set the server (personal computer) or personal computer side setting Use the Web function or MELSOFT connection function Personal computer side Grasp the setting items and procedure on the personal computer. Prepare the personal computer to be used on the personal computer side. Refer to Section 4.1 Refer to Section 4.
(1) When you want to know features or automatic or manual operation (Section 1.1, Section 1.2) Section 1.1 gives the features. Section 1.2 describes automatic operation and manual operation. (2) When you want to know the operating environment of GX RemoteService-I (Section 2.3) Describes the specifications of the personal computer used on the server (personal computer) side. (3) When you want to know the initial setting of the server (personal computer) and personal computer (Section 4.1, Section 4.
About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following generic terms and abbreviations to describe GX RemoteService-I. Generic Term/Abbreviation GX RemoteService-I GX Explorer PWS IIS Web server software Windows 2000 WindowsNT 4.0 Description Generic term for the product types SW2D5C-RAS-E, SW2D5C-RAS-EA. Generic term for the product types SW2D5C-EXP-E, SW2D5C-EXP-EA. Generic term for Personal Web Server. Generic term for Internet Information Server.
Product Makeup GX RemoteService-I are made up of the following products.
1 OVERVIEW MELSOFT 1. OVERVIEW This manual explains the system configuration, functions, setting method and operations of MELSEC PLC-compatible remote access tool, GX RemoteService-I. 1.1 Features GX RemoteService-I is the software package (needed to be installed in the server) that makes a connection between the PLC CPU at the site and the client (personal computer or mobile phone) in a remote location via the Internet (or Intranet).
1 OVERVIEW 1 Web function MELSOFT Applications needed to be installed in the server (personal computer) GX RemoteService-I Version 2 (this product) Web browser (supplied by Microsoft ®) Internet Explorer 6.0 or later. Applications needed to be installed in the server (personal computer) for use of the Web function Web server software (supplied by Microsoft ®) Personal Web Server 4.0 or later (PWS) : Windows® 98 Internet Information Server 5.0 or later (IIS): Windows® 2000/XP : WindowsNT® 4.
1 OVERVIEW MELSOFT (1) PLC CPU can be monitored/diagnosed via the Internet or Intranet The personal computer allows you to know the PLC status. (2) This system can be introduced without any modification to the existing system No dedicated special modules are required to use this product. In addition, you need not change the parameter values since this product does not require I/O points.
1 OVERVIEW MELSOFT (4) Remote maintenance by MELSOFT connection function Installing GX RemoteService-I into the server enables remote maintenance of the PLC CPU from the client (personal computer in which MELSOFT connection1 compatible software package* is installed) via the Internet or intranet. *1: GX Explorer Version 2 is a MELSOFT connection function-compatible software package.
1 OVERVIEW MELSOFT 1.2 About Automatic Operation and Manual Operation GX RemoteService-I allows you to select the automatic or manual operation mode. The features of the automatic and manual operation modes are explained below. They will be helpful for you when constructing a system. (1) When the server (personal computer) is always connected to the system for monitoring (automatic operation mode) GX RemoteService-I always monitors the PLC CPU devices.
1 OVERVIEW MELSOFT (2) When an operator judges a fault and contacts a serviceman (manual operation mode) If a fault has occurred in the system, an operator can make judgment to notify a serviceman of the faulty condition. The serviceman can diagnose the actual system from a remote location to run more in-depth diagnostics. Serviceman Displays the PLC's device value and comment/tag by a single click Operator sends e-mail to serviceman.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2.1 Device List for Server (personal computer) side This section explains the system configuration that uses GX RemoteService-I. Refer to Section 2.1.1, Section 2.1.2, Section 2.1.3 and Section 2.1.4 for the system device lists of the server (personal computer) side. Refer to Section 2.3.2 for the system device list of the personal computer side. Personal computer side Personal computer Mobile phone Refer to Section 2.3.2.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 2.1.1 Connection from the serial/USB port The following shows the system configuration that can be connected from the serial/USB port of personal computer.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT *1: About the USB cable (QCPU (Q mode) compatible) (1) Usable when either of Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional is used, and the USB driver is installed. R R R (2) Unusable for Windows 95, WindowsNT 4.0. R R (3) Use of the USB cable allows only one PLC CPU to be connected. (4) Use the UBS cable which conforms to the USB Standard Rev. 1.1.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT *3: About the converter/cable (ACPU, QnACPU, FXCPU compatible) (1) Using the products of Mitsubishi Electric make. Personal computer Side (RS-232 cable) RS-232/RS-422 Converter PLC Side (RS-422 cable) For ACPU, QnACPU, FX1/FXU, FX2CCPU FX-232AW FX-422CAB (0.3m) FX-422CAB-150 (1.5m) F2-232CAB-1 (when Personal computer connector is D-sub, FX-232AWC 9-pin) FX-232AWC-H (FX series only) For FX0/FX0S/FX0N/FX1S/FX1N/FX2N/FX2NCCPU FX-422CABO (1.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT *4: Function expansion board Series Function expansion board FX2N FX2N-422-BD FX1S, FX1N FX1N-422-BD *5: RS-232 cable and function expansion board (special adapter) Shape of serial port for personal computer Series FX2N FX1NC, FX2NC D sub 9 pin FX1S, FX1N FX2N FX1NC, FX2NC D sub 25 pin FX1S, FX1N Required function expansion board and special adapter FX0N-232ADP + FX2N-CNV-BD FX2N-232-BD FX2NC-232ADP + FX2N-CNV-BD FX0N-232ADP FX2NC-232ADP FX0N-232ADP + FX1N-CNV-BD
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT *7: Computer link The program that uses V, Z (Indexing) cannot be monitored if routing through a computer link module when A Series is used. POINT • Before handling the RS-422 interface conversion cable/converter, please read its specifications, precautions, etc. carefully in the manual of the corresponding product and handle it correctly.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 2.1.2 Connection from the interface boards The following system configuration is made up by connection from the interface boards. Refer to the corresponding board manuals for the way to connect the boards and install the drivers.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT *1: MELSECNET/10 board The following table indicates the drivers that cannot be used with the specific Operating Systems. Driver Name Operating Systems SW3DNF-MNET10 Cannot be used with Windows Me/2000. SW0DNC-MNETH-B Cannot be used with Windows Me. R R If a communications error takes place, an error code is indicated in the least significant 4 digits. Refer to the error code list of the MELSECNET/10 board manual.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 2.1.3 System equipment lists (1) The following list indicates module connectable from the serial port.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION (2) MELSOFT The following table indicates the modules which can be connected from the MELSECNET/10 or MELSECNET/H (MELSECNET/10 mode) board. PC Series Module Name Q Series QJ71LP21, QJ71LP21G, QJ71BR11, QJ71LP21-25, QJ71LP21S-25 QnA Series AJ71QLP21, AJ71QBR11, A1SJ71QLP21, A1SJ71QBR11 A Series AJ71LP21, AJ71BR11, A1SJ71LP21, A1SJ71BR11 (3) The following table indicates the modules which can be connected from the MELSECNET/H board.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT *1: When accessing the PLC CPU from the server (personal computer) through a serial communication module (for Q series), note that some modules are inapplicable for connection to a personal computer. Even if a module cannot be directly connected to the server (personal computer), it might be usable as "n"th device in the multidrop connection.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT *3: About the computer link module Note that when the PLC CPU is accessed from the personal computer via the computer link module, the modules that may be connected directly with the personal computer are limited. If the module cannot be connected directly with the personal computer, it may be usable as the "n"th module of multidropping.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 2.1.4 Connection from the PC CPU Module The following shows the system configuration that can be connected from the PC CPU module. See 2.1.1 USB cable USB communication Serial port communication Computer link QCPU (Q mode) See 2.1.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT *1: Examples of Wiring RS-232 Cable for Connection of C24 and Personal computer A Series (1) When a 25-pin connector is used in a computer link module (Connection example 1) Computer Link Module Side Signal Pin No.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION (2) MELSOFT When a 9-pin connector is used in a computer link module (Example of connection) Computer Link Module Side Signal Pin No. Name Cable Connection and Signal Direction GX RemoteService-I Side Signal Name CD 1 CD RD(RXD) 2 RD(RXD) SD(TXD) 3 SD(TXD) DTR(ER) 4 DTR(ER) SG 5 SG DSR(DR) 6 DSR(DR) RS(RTS) 7 RS(RTS) CS(CTS) 8 CS(CTS) (Example of connection) Computer Link Module Side Signal Pin No.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT QnA Series (1) When a 25-pin connector is used in a serial communication module (a) Example of connection to an external device that allows the CD signal (No. 8 pin) to be turned ON/OFF Serial communication module Side Signal Pin No.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION (2) MELSOFT When a 9-pin connector is used in a serial communication module (a) Example of connection to an external device that allows the CD (a)signal (No. 1 pin) to be turned ON/OFF Serial communication module Side Signal Pin No.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT Q Series The connector specifications are indicated below. Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (1) Signal Code Signal Name CD RD (RXD) SD (TXD) DTR (ER) SG DSR (DR) RS (RTS) CS (CTS) RI (CI) Receive carrier detection Receive data Send data Data terminal ready Send ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Call indication Signal Direction Q-compatible C24 ↔ external device Connection example which can turn ON/OFF CD signal (No.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 2.1.5 Connection from the Web server module The following shows the system configuration that can be connected from the Web server module.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 2.2 Network Connection Method 2.2.1 Connection configuration The following describes the methods of connecting a server that uses GX RemoteService-I to network.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 2.2.2 Connection configuration devices (1) The following explains the devices to be used to connect a server that includes GX RemoteService-I to network.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 2.3 Operating Environment 2.3.1 Server (personal computer) A contract with a provider is required for use of server. (1) The following shows the operating environment for personal computer. Item Description Pentium 200MHz or higher (recommended) IBM-PC/AT-compatible personal computer installed with applicable Windows . R Computer main unit However, a Pentium 300MHz processor or higher is recommended when using Windows XP Professional.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT (3) The following shows the operating environment for Web server module. Item Description Module QJ71WS96 Compact flash card 64MB or more Install GX RemoteService-I Version 2 into a compact flash card, and then set it to the Web server module. (Refer to POINT.) Note that a compact flash card is compatible with the Web server module with first five digits of serial number "05112" or later. Check the serial number as shown below.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT IMPORTANT A Web server software must be installed to use the Web function. Make sure that the Web server software is compatible with the operating system (OS) before installation. For installation method, refer to Chapter 5. The following shows the applicable Web server software. Operating system (OS) Compatible software Microsoft Windows 98 Personal Web Server Version 4.0 or later Microsoft WindowsNT Workstation 4.0 Peer Web Service Version 4.
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSOFT 2.3.2 Personal computer The necessary environment is as follows. Used Device Description When using a personal computer. Personal computer where the Web browser has been installed When using a mobile 1 phone.* i mode compatible mobile phone (Microsoft Corporation's Internet Explorer 5.5 or later or Netscape Communication Corporation's Netscape Communicator 4.
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3 FUNCTION LIST MELSOFT 3. FUNCTION LIST The following provides lists of setting items for the server (personal computer) and for personal computer. 3.1 Server (Personal Computer) Function List 1 The following table lists the functions to be set on the server (personal computer).* Necessity of setting/operation Function Name Description For Web For MELSOFT function connection Reference Operating mode Sets the automatic or manual operation mode.
3 FUNCTION LIST MELSOFT 3.2 Personal Computer Side Function List 3.2.1 Monitor functions The following table lists the functions to be set with the personal computer. Reference Description Tag display Performs one-shot monitoring of the tag set on the server Transfer setup Sets the PLC series, PC side I/F, PLC side I/F and other (personal computer) side. 3 station. Device display Reference Section 7.2 Section Device range setting Sets the device to be monitored.
4 PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES MELSOFT 4. PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES This chapter explains the setting items and procedures necessary for the server (personal computer) and personal computer. Personal computer side (See Section 4.4) Server (personal computer) side (See Section 4.
4 PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES MELSOFT 4.1 Server (Personal Computer) Setting Procedure This section explains the procedure for setting the server (personal computer).
4 PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES MELSOFT (From the previous page) When manual operation mode is selected Auto drive setting Monitor time interval Watch Trigger condition Subject of message Transmission target setting Refer to Section 6.3.8. Dev.disp.setting Bit device display format Monitor screen display format Refer to Section 6.3.9. Installation of Web server software Refer to Chapter 5.
4 PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES MELSOFT 4.2 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION This chapter explains how to install and uninstall the product. 4.2.1 Installation Install the product according to the following procedure. (1) Installing Procedure Install any of GX RemoteService-I in the following procedure. Updating New installation Install the product. Specify the installation destination. Register the name and company. Register the product ID. Select the installation destination.
4 PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES MELSOFT (2) Installing the product Before starting installation, confirm the following. POINT • Terminate all the other applications running under Microsoft Windows Operating System before installation. • When using Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 2000 Professional or Windows NT Workstation 4.0, logon as a user who has the attributes of an administrator (for computer management).
4 PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES MELSOFT (From the previous page) 4) Type the name and company, and click Next> . As the confirmation dialog box appears, perform operation in accordance with the message. 5) Type the product ID and click Next> . The product ID is described on the "License agreement" included in the product. 6) When the product is to be updated, the screen shown on the left appears. Type the product ID of the older product and click Next> .
4 PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES MELSOFT (From the previous page) 8) This completes installation. Click OK . 9) Windows must be rebooted if the screen shown on the left appears. R Installation of GX RemoteService-I registers the icon as shown below. When a message appears at start of installation In some cases, a message may appear at installation of this product, resulting in the installation failure.
4 PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES (c) MELSOFT Installation of 50comupd.exe This section explains the updating operation of Windows using "Update\50comupd.exe" on the CD-ROM. R 1) Click the Yes button to start updating Windows. 2) Accept the agreement on the left screen and click the Yes button. 3) Click the Yes button to restart the personal computer. After the personal computer is restarted, start the installation operation from step (2) 1). (d) 4-8 Installation of EnvMEL Execute Setup.
4 PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES MELSOFT 4.2.2 Uninstallation This section explains deleting this product from the hardware. Uninstallation of the product 1) Select [Start] – [Settings] – [Control Panel]. Then, select and double-click "Add/Remove Programs" in the Control Panel. 2) Select "GX RemoteService-I". Then, click the Add/Remove button. The screen shown on the left is the one for Windows 2000 Professional. The displayed screen varies with the operating system.
4 PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES MELSOFT (From the previous page) 4) If the left screen has appeared, click the No To All button. If you click the Yes or Yes To All button, the R shared file of the Windows compatible MELSOFT software is removed. Therefore, click the No To All button when removing GX RemoteService-I only. POINT If files common to MELSOFT products are deleted, a MELSOFT product may be unusable. 5) Click the OK button when the message indicating the end of removal has appeared.
4 PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES MELSOFT 4.3 Installing the USB Driver When Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition is used, the USB driver must be installed to make CPU USB communication. The following is the USB driver installation procedure. R R R POINT If the USB driver cannot be installed, check the following setting.
4 PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES MELSOFT (From the previous page) 2) Choose "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)" and click the Next> . 3) Check "Specify a location" and click the Next> . 4) As the screen on the left appears, set the GX Developer installation destination "Easysocket\USBdrivers" and click the OK . The screen shown on the left shows the example of setting C:\MELSEC\Easysocket\USBdrivers.
4 PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES MELSOFT [2] When Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition is used R R The following indicates the procedure for installing the USB driver when using Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition. R R 1) The screen shown on the left appears when you connect the personal computer and QCPU (Q mode) by the USB cable. Choose "Install from a list or specific location [Advanced]" and click the Next> .
4 PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES MELSOFT (From the previous page) 4) The screen on the left appears to indicate completion of installation. Click the Finish to terminate installation.
4 PRE-OPERATION SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES MELSOFT 4.4 Personal Computer Setting Procedure This section explains the items to be set on the personal computer. When making access from the personal computer to the server (personal computer), make a contract to use the Internet with the personal computer. Start Make a contract to use the Internet. Make a contract according to the provider. End POINT Refer to Section 2.3.2 for the environment of the usable personal computer.
5 INSTALLATION OF WEB SERVER SOFTWARE MELSOFT 5. INSTALLATION OF WEB SERVER SOFTWARE For installation and uninstallation operations of this product (GX RemoteService-I), refer to "Method of installing the MELSOFT Series" included in the product. 5.1 Windows 98 R The following indicates how to set up the Web server. (Start) 1) Set the CD-ROM included with the used server (personal computer) into the CD-ROM drive and execute Setup.exe. Installation starts.
5 INSTALLATION OF WEB SERVER SOFTWARE MELSOFT (From the previous page) 4) Choose Home from the Virtual Directories and click the Add button. 5) As the Add Directory dialog box appears, make the following settings. Directory: Specify "C:\MELSEC\RAS\home\INDEX". (When you changed the installation destination folder at the installation of GX RemoteService-I, specify the folder.) Alias: Enter "Index". Access: Enable "Read" and "Scripts". Click the OK button.
5 INSTALLATION OF WEB SERVER SOFTWARE MELSOFT 5.2 Windows NT 4.0 R The following indicates how to set up the Web server. (Start) 1) Set the CD-ROM included with the used server (personal computer) into the CD-ROM drive and execute setup.exe. Installation starts. 2) Choose [Programs] - [Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack] [Microsoft Personal Web Server] - [Personal Web Manager]. 3) As the screen on the left appears, click [Advanced]. 4) Choose Home from the Virtual Directories and click the Add button.
5 INSTALLATION OF WEB SERVER SOFTWARE MELSOFT (From the previous page) 5) As the Add Directory dialog box appears, make the following settings. Directory: Specify "C:\MELSEC\RAS\home\INDEX". (When you changed the installation destination folder at the installation of GX RemoteService-I, specify the folder.) Alias: Enter "Index". Access: Enable "Read" and "Scripts". Click the OK button. 6) An alias (index) is added to the virtual directory. Click [Main] after confirming that the alias has been added.
5 INSTALLATION OF WEB SERVER SOFTWARE MELSOFT 5.3 Windows 2000 (Professional) R The following indicates how to set up the Web server. (Start) 1) Set the CD-ROM included with the used server (personal computer) into the CD-ROM drive and open [Add/Remove Programs] from [Control panel]. 2) Click [Add/Remove Windows Components]. 3) Since the Windows Components Wizard screen starts, enable [Internet Information Service (IIS)] and click the Next> button. (Installation starts.
5 INSTALLATION OF WEB SERVER SOFTWARE MELSOFT (From the previous page) 4) Choose [Start] - [Programs] - [Administrative Tool] [Internet Services Manager]. Since [Administrative Tool] in the Start menu is hidden by default on Windows 2000, display it in the following operation method. R Right-click on the taskbar to display the above menu, and choose [Properties]. Enable "Display Administrative Tools" in the [Taskbar and Start Menu Properties]. Internet Service Manager starts.
5 INSTALLATION OF WEB SERVER SOFTWARE MELSOFT (From the previous page) 6) Virtual Directory Creation Wizard starts. 7) Enter "Index" in [Alias] and click the Next> button. 8) Enter "C:\MELSEC\RAS\Home\Index" in [Directory] and click the Next> button. (When you changed the installation destination folder at the installation of GX RemoteService-I, specify the folder.
5 INSTALLATION OF WEB SERVER SOFTWARE MELSOFT (From the previous page) 9) Check "Read", "Run scripts (such as ASP)" and click the Next> button. 10) The virtual directory creation has been completed as the screen shown on the left appears. Click the Finish button to finish the wizard.
5 INSTALLATION OF WEB SERVER SOFTWARE MELSOFT 5.4 Windows XP (Professional) R The following indicates how to set up the Web server. (Start) 1) Select [Start] – [Control Panel] – [Add/Remove Programs] to display "Add/Remove Programs" screen. Click "Add/Remove Windows Components" icon, which is situated in the left of the screen. 2) Check [Internet Information Service (IIS)]. When installing IIS with the default setting, click the Next> button and proceed to step 6.
5 INSTALLATION OF WEB SERVER SOFTWARE MELSOFT (From the previous page) 4) [Make the settings if necessary.] Set which sub components will be installed or not by checking or unchecking the corresponding boxes, respectively. For details of sub components, refer to Description section. After the settings are made, click the OK button to go back to step 3. 5) [Make the settings if necessary.] Set which sub components will be installed or not, by checking or unchecking the corresponding boxes, respectively.
5 INSTALLATION OF WEB SERVER SOFTWARE MELSOFT (From the previous page) 8) Choose [Start] - [Programs] - [Administrative Tools] [Internet Information Services]. Since [Administrative Tools] in the Start menu is hidden by default on Windows XP, display it in the following operation method. R Right-click on the taskbar to display the above menu, and choose [Properties]. Click the Customize button in the tab of the [Taskbar and Start Menu Properties].
5 INSTALLATION OF WEB SERVER SOFTWARE MELSOFT (From the previous page) 10) Virtual Directory Creation Wizard starts. 11) Enter "Index" in [Alias] and click the Next> button. 12) Enter "C:\MELSEC\RAS\Home\Index" in [Directory] and click the Next> button. (When you changed the installation destination folder at the installation of GX RemoteService-I, specify the folder.
5 INSTALLATION OF WEB SERVER SOFTWARE MELSOFT (From the previous page) 13) Check "Read" and "Run scripts (such as ASP)", and click the Next> button. 14) The virtual directory creation has been completed as the screen shown on the left appears. Click the Finish button to finish the wizard.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT 6. SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS This chapter explains the function settings to be made on the server (personal computer). You may make each setting as desired, but using the Wizard allows you to make settings easily. Refer to Chapter 4 for the setting items and procedures. Starting GX RemoteService-I displays the following screen. Refer to Section 6.2 and Sections 6.3.1 to 6.3.9 for detailed explanation of the corresponding setting screens.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT 6.1 Setting Wizard The following screen is displayed by clicking the [setting wizard] button on the operation mode selection screen. Follow the messages to make setting. The check mark moves in accordance with the setting item. Click here to open the corresponding setting screen. The focus moves to the item to be set to indicate which is being set. 6 Click here to set the next item. Click here to return to the previous setting screen.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT 6.2 Main Screen This section explains the server URL, dial-up execution, e-mail send and other functions. Item Server URL Log information "Clear log" button Dial-up time Dial-up disconnection time "Starts auto drive" button "Dial-up execute" button Description Shows the URL with the IP address. Shows "---.---.---.---" instead of the IP address if the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider cannot be acquired.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT (From the previous page) Item Description "URL copy" button Copies the address displayed in the Server URL. When sent from the e-mail function of GX RemoteService-I, the address is added to the mail text automatically. "Send e-mail" button Sends e-mail to the preset send destination. "Product information" button Displays the version of the product.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT 6.3 Setting the Server (Personal Computer) Functions 6.3.1 Security setting When a connection is made to the server, this function identifies the client based on the user names and passwords registered within the server, in order to prevent an illegal access. Note that this function is not available while the Web function is used. Item Description Enable Used to enable/disable the registered name.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT 6.3.2 E-mail setting Set as required since the items to be set differ between the automatic and manual operation modes. We recommend you to read "Description for Use" or like sent from the provider to make settings. Item Description Send mail (SMTP) Specify the server to be used when sending e-mail from GX RemoteService-I. server Set the address supplied by the provider.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT (From the previous page) Item Body of message Description Enter the text of e-mail. Number of acceptable characters: 0 to 256 characters Since the URL of the server is added to the character string sent actually, create a message in consideration of the number of URL characters. Description "Transmission target You can set the send destination in the manual mode only. setting" button Item Description Trans.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT 6.3.3 Network setting This section explains the network setting. Item Description "Advanced" button for "LAN connection" Item Description Acquire IP address Select this option when an IP address can be automatically automatically acquired. For whether an IP address can be automatically acquired or not, refer to Section 2. 2.1.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT (From the previous page) Item Description "Advanced" button for "Dial-up connection" Item Dial-up cnt. name Description Select the connection name set in the Dial-up setting. Up to 16 characters can be displayed. Redial option Set the number of times to execute redial for reconnection to the provider after line disconnection, and the redial execution intervals.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT 6.3.4 PLC type setting As the PLC type, set the PLC series and PLC type of the PLC to be accessed first from the personal computer. Item PLC series PLC type Description Set the items when selecting or changing the PLC Series and/or PLC type of the PLC to be accessed first from the personal computer.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT 6.3.5 Connection setup Set the connection setup between the server (personal computer) and PLC. This setting also specifies the PLC to be accessed first from the personal computer. (1) Access to the host Item PC side I/F Description For Q series • USB may be set only when the QCPU (Q mode) has been selected. • Precautions for communication at 115.2/57.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT (From the previous page) Item PC side I/F Description QnA/A/FX series • The baud rate that can be selected depends on the PLC Series and PLC type. • Choose 9.6kbps for the A Series. • For the QnA Series, the PLC CPU that can communicate at the 38.4kbps speed is the QnACPU of unction version B or later. Refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual for the way to identify the module version.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT (From the previous page) Item Description Connection channel You can set the connection target while looking at the Connection channel list. list As clicking the [OK] button automatically sets the connection channel on the Connection Setup screen, settings can be made easily if a complicated system is configured. Set the network number, station number and others as desired according to the access target.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT POINT Screen setting for MELSECNET/10 and Ethernet combined system (Single network) In an MELSECNET/10 and Ethernet mixed system configuration, specify Single network to access the other station. (Since Ethernet is equivalent to the MELSECNET/10) An example of the Connection Setup setting screen is provided for the following system configuration (Q/QnA only). Request target (Station 1) Ethernet Network No.3 MELSECNET/10 Network No.1 Ethernet Network No.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT 6.3.6 Device range setting This section explains the name, points and others of the device to be read first from the PLC CPU. Screen examples When ACPU is selected (AnU, AnUS, AnUSHCPU) When Qn(H)CPU is selected Item Description Device Set the device + device No. Points Set any of 1, 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256 points. Program Set the program name when monitoring the T/C.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT 6.3.7 Tag setting Setting tags allows you to display different devices you want to read (up to 10 device types) together on the personal computer. Tag 10 Tag 3 M105 Rotary pump fault Tag 2 Thermal fault Tag 1 M100 Robot controller fault M101 Robot arm fault M102 Servo amplifier fault ........... On personal computer, change between tags to check device statuses.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS Item MELSOFT Description Tag name Set within 1 to 16 characters. Index Set within 0 to 64 characters. Tag setting Shows the tag setting status. "Edit" button Item Description Tag name Set within 1 to 64 characters. Index Set within 0 to 64 characters. Tag setting Check this item to enable the tag function. Device name Set the device + device No. Display Set decimal or hexadecimal. You cannot set a bit device.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT 6.3.8 Automatic operation setting When performing automatic operation, set an e-mail sending trigger condition, an e-mail message, etc. Item Monitor time interval Description Set within the range 30 to 9999 seconds. Index Set within 0 to 64 characters. Watch setting Shows the monitor setting status.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT (From the previous page) Item Description "Edit" button Item Description Watch Check this item to perform monitoring. Index Set within 1 to 64 characters. Trigger condition Set the trigger condition for bit or word device. The following are the condition enabled examples when the present value of D33 is 100. Display = < > <= >= <> Subject of message Description Condition is enabled when the value is equal to 100.
6 SETTING THE GX RemoteService-I FUNCTIONS MELSOFT 6.3.9 Device display format setting Set the formats in which the devices read on the personal computer will be displayed. Item Bit device display Description Choose the bit device display format. format Monitor screen display Choose the combination of the character color and background color.
7 ABOUT THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 7. ABOUT THE PERSONAL COMPUTER This chapter explains the setting items and display methods on the personal computer. 7.1 List of Personal Computer Setting Items Making access to the address added to e-mail displays the following screen.
7 ABOUT THE PERSONAL COMPUTER No. MELSOFT Description 1) Set the PLC series, PC side I/F, PLC side I/F and other station. 2) Set the time when the line is disconnected from the personal computer. 3) Shows the connection form between the server (personal computer) and PLC. 4) Set the details of the port or board used by the server (personal computer). 5) 6) 7) Set the details of the module used on the PLC side. (The screen on the left is an example of a serial communication screen.
7 ABOUT THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 7.2 Providing Tag Display This section explains the tag display screen. 1) 2) 3) 4) No. Description 1) When TC is displayed, (Contact), (Coil), (Set value) or (Present value) is added to its display name. 2) Select the tag you want to display from the tag list. Monitors a list of devices chosen by tag selection. 3) Note that the statuses of the devices read to the personal computer are those when start is clicked.
7 ABOUT THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 7.3 Monitoring the Devices This section explains the device display formats. The following gives the examples of the Web browser and personal computer displays provided when the remote device monitor function is used.
7 ABOUT THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT (d) Commented decimal (e) Commented hexadecimal (f) Commented binary 7-5 7-5
7 ABOUT THE PERSONAL COMPUTER MELSOFT 7.4 Setting the Server (Personal Computer) Line Connection This section explains the server (personal computer) side line disconnection timer setting and line disconnection on the personal computer. Item Description Server Side Circuit Settings Set the time until the line is disconnected. Time to disconnect the When making this setting, preset "Enable disconnection of dial-up connection on client side" circuit on the dial-up setting screen.
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT 8. GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) This chapter describes the setting of GX RemoteService-I functions on the server (personal computer) under the conditions presented in Section 8.1 and the confirmation of tag displays and device displays on the personal computer. Section 8.1 explains the setting of GX RemoteService-I. Section 8.2 explains the varying of the monitor devices and the arrival of e-mail. Section 8.
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT (From the previous page) Setting item Setting Tag name Device name Display format Display name M100 ⎯ Robot controller fault M101 ⎯ Robot arm fault M102 ⎯ Servo amplifier fault X100 ⎯ Thermal fault D100 Decimal Coolant pressure low X130 ⎯ Die fault M105 ⎯ Rotary pump fault Robot (Tag 1) Tag setting Press (Tag 2) Transfer (Tag 3) 1 2 ⎯ Stocker cylinder fault Decimal Transfer motor speed Index Plant A Line A
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT (Start) 1) Start GX RemoteService-I. 2) Choose the Auto run mode and click the Setting wizard button. 3) This screen is for the security setting to prevent an illegal access. If this setting is not necessary, click the Next> button. 4) Set e-mail to notify the personal computer. Click the E-mail setting button.
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT (From the previous page) 5) Set the e-mail common information. Set the following data of the provider with whom you have contracted. • Send mail (STMP) server • Account name • Receive mail (POP3) server • Password • E-mail address After the setting is finished, click the Setting completion button. REMARK For the settings, refer to "Description for Use" or like sent from the provider. 6) Set the details of Network.
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT (From the previous page) • In the case where LAN connection is selected and the Advanced button is clicked. Select an IP acquisition method. After the settings are completed, click the Setting completion button. This returns to "Network setting" screen. • In the case where Dial-up connection is selected and the Advanced button is clicked. Set the dial-up connection target and line disconnection method.
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT (From the previous page) 10) Choose the PLC series and PLC type of the PLC CPU to be connected to the server (personal computer). After the setting is finished, click the Setting completion button. 11) Set the connection path from the server (personal computer) to the PLC CPU. Click the Specify target button. 12) Set the path for connection of the server (personal computer) and PLC CPU.
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT (From the previous page) 14) Set the device name (F0), number of points (16 points), and program name (MAIN). Refer to Section 6.3.6 for detailed explanation of the target memory and comment. After the setting is finished, click the Setting completion button. 15) Make setting to read different types of devices (up to 10 types) together to the personal computer. Click the Tag setting button. 16) Choose No. 1 and click the Edit button.
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT (From the previous page) 18) When editing Tag 2 or Tag 3, move the cursor to No. 2 or 3 and click the Edit button. To end, click the Close button. 19) Make setting to monitor the system automatically. Click the Auto drive setting button. 20) Choose No. 1 and click the Edit button. 21) Set the Watch, Index, Trigger condition (M1000), Subject of message, Body of message. Click the Transmission target setting button.
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT (From the previous page) 22) Set the Trans. e-mail address. Setting Mr.A at watch 1. After the setting is finished, click the Setting completion button. 23) Click the Setting completion button. 24) Move the cursor to No. 2 and click the Edit button. 25) Set the Watch, Index, Trigger condition (M1001), Subject of message, Body of message. Enable 2 under "Mail". Click the Transmission target setting button.
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT (From the previous page) 26) You can check the combinations for sending e-mail on the left screen. When the check is finished, click the Setting completion button. 27) Set the display format of the screen to be displayed on the personal computer. Click the Dev. disp. setting button. 28) Choose "Character display (ON: OFF: )" and click the Setting completion button.
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT (From the previous page) 29) Start the Web server software and click the Start button. Refer to Chapter 5 for starting the Web server software. 30) Click the Start auto drive button.
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT 8.2 Varying of Monitor Devices and Arrival of E-mail Using the device test function of GX Developer, vary the monitor devices set on GX RemoteService-I and make sure that e-mail arrives. Preinstall GX Developer into the server (personal computer). (Start) 1) Start GX Developer installed in the server (personal computer). Read the PLC program from [Online] - [Read from PLC].
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT 8.3 Receiving E-mail and Looking at Devices on Personal Computer This section explains how to perform operation to check the e-mail sent from GX RemoteService-I and check the tag and device displays. 8.3.1 Until looking at tag Outline of operation The following operation example explains how to choose Tag 2 (press) and check the operating status of the system after receipt of e-mail.
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT (From the previous page) 3) As a list of tag names appears, choose "Press". 4) Choose Start . 5) The devices set for the press are read.
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT 8.3.2 Until looking at devices Outline of operation Following the operation in Section 8.3.1, monitor the device (F) using "Device reference" to check the details of the faulty status. The following operation example explains how to change the monitored device to the data register (D). (Start) 1) The e-mail sent from GX RemoteService-I is received. Check the received e-mail. After confirming the message, click the URL of "Device reference".
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT (From the previous page) 4) 16 points, starting from F0, in the MAIN program where the device range has been set on the server (personal computer) are read. 5) After confirming the contents of F0, change the device data to D100. 6) Change F0 to D100.
8 GETTING STARTED WITH GX RemoteService-I (Web function) MELSOFT (From the previous page) 7) Choose Start . 8) The D100 value can be read.
9 MELSOFT CONNECTION FUNCTION MELSOFT 9. MELSOFT CONNECTION FUNCTION The MELSOFT connection function is to access the PLC CPU via Internet/Intranet using a software package (MELSOFT) installed in the client side. 9.1 Using the MELSOFT connection function 9.1.1 When the server is personal computer/PC CPU module The following explains the procedure to access the PLC CPU through a personal computer/PC CPU module.
9 MELSOFT CONNECTION FUNCTION MELSOFT • Remote access operation procedure (Server side) GX RemoteService-I : Indicates the operation by the operator. Select the operation mode (auto/manual). : Indicates the automatic operation by the server. Set the following items in the main screen of GX RemoteService-I.* 1 Security setting E-mail setting Network setting PLC type selection Specify target Auto drive setting Refer to Chapter 6. For details, refer to Section 6.3.
9 MELSOFT CONNECTION FUNCTION MELSOFT *1: The following items must be set using GX RemoteService-I installed in the server, in order to access the PLC CPU from the client using the MELSOFT connection function. Setting item Operation mode Auto Description Manual Settings for client authentication. With the settings, the server identifies a client Security setting when the client connects to the server. Settings for using the GX RemoteService-I mail function.
9 MELSOFT CONNECTION FUNCTION MELSOFT 9.1.2 When the server is Web server module The following explains the procedure to access the PLC CPU through the Web server module. In the explanation, GX Explorer Version 2 is taken as an example. When using the Web server module as the server, set a compact flash card in which GX RemoteService-I has been installed into the Web server module. • Remote access operation procedure (Server side) Web server module : Indicates the operation by the operator.
9 MELSOFT CONNECTION FUNCTION MELSOFT 9.2 Application example of the MELSOFT connection function The following explains how to connect to the server based on the e-mail sent from the server; to make a remote access to the PLC CPU through the server; to complete the communication with the PLC CPU. In the explanation, GX Explorer Version 2 is taken as an example. (Start) (Example of received-mail) (1) This screen is for the security setting to prevent an illegal access.
9 MELSOFT CONNECTION FUNCTION MELSOFT (From the previous page) (4) If Security setting has been made using GX RemtoeService-I, the left message appears. Enter the preset user name and password and click the OK button. When the Web server module is used as the server, "Enter Network Password" dialog box appears. For details, refer to the Web server module user’s manual. (5) When the connection is completed, the screen changes as shown left.
9 MELSOFT CONNECTION FUNCTION MELSOFT (From the previous page) (7) Set information from the server to the station targeted for an analysis of network configuration. For details, refer to "CONNECTION TARGET SPECIFICATION" provided in the GX Explorer Version 2 operating manual. When the server is Web server module, items set in PC side I/F and PLC side I/F are the same with the items described in (6).
10 TROUBLESHOOTING MELSOFT 10. TROUBLESHOOTING The following is the troubleshooting of the server (personal computer). Phenomenon Check Corrective Action Check that the dial-up network has Make sure that the dial-up network exists in the been installed. Control Panel. Check that "Dial-up connection Make sure that the connection target has been name" of the dial-up network has registered within the dial-up network in the Control been set. Panel.
10 TROUBLESHOOTING MELSOFT The following is the troubleshooting of the personal computer. Phenomenon Error appears in commented monitor. Check that the device comments are correct. Error appears in T/C device monitor. Check that the program name is correct. Tag names cannot be displayed. Check that tag setting has been made to the server (personal computer). The line cannot be disconnected. Common to clients Check Check that device comments are written to the PLC CPU.
10 TROUBLESHOOTING MELSOFT (From previous page) 2) Right-click the virtual directory [Index] of GX RemoteService-I and choose [Properties]. 3) Click the "Configuration" button in the tab. 4) Change [ASP Script timeout] to about 200 seconds in the tab and click the OK button.
APPENDICES MELSOFT APPENDICES App APPENDIX 1 RESTRICTIONS The following table indicates the restrictions on use of GX RemoteService-I. Item Monitor Restrictions The monitor display or like (inquiry to the personal computer) is slow or the monitor display results in a time-out. Setting check Checks on set values, such as device names and ranges, are made by the server (personal Search Comment search may not be executed using a mobile phone, depending on the line condition.
APPENDICES Item MELSOFT Restrictions Modem connection When performing the MELSOFT connection, note that connection route via modem within the connection between the server and PLC system is not supported. (e.g., via Q6TEL or QJ71CMO) Ethernet board/card This software package may not work correctly in the personal computer that uses multiple Ethernet boards/cards. IP address Multiple IP addresses cannot be assigned to the personal computer/PC CPU module including this software package.
INDEX Ind [A] Automatic operation mode About automatic operation ......................... 1- 5 Automatic operation setting .......................... 6-18 [C] Connection setup .......................................... 6-11 [D] Device/comment display examples ............... 7- 4 Device display format setting........................ 6-20 Device range setting ..................................... 6-15 Displaying tags ...............................................
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