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Programmable Controller Topic: Access PLC I/O Memory via Ethernet

FAQ No. FAQ00139

Question

Without using FINS Communication, can we access Programmable Controller I/O memory via Ethernet?

Answer

FTP server function of Ethernet Unit provides Data read or write for Memory card or EM File Memory.

TCP/IP, UDP/IP Protocol provided Socket service. Socket service provides sending or receiving data and further processing by ladder program to change the memory at Programmable Controller.

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