Chapter 20 Network Configuration and Data Exchange Table of Contents 20.1 Network Configuration Tool - NWCONFIG .................................... 20-3 20.1.1 Introduction of NWCONFIG ........................................................ 20-3 20.1.2 Basic Knowledge ...................................................................... 20-4 20.1.3 Communication Setting in NWCONFIG ......................................... 20-6 20.1.3.1 Connection Mechanism in NWCONFIG ..................................... 20-6 20.1.3.2 Setting Communication Parameters ........................................
20-8 20.1.4 Workflow ................................................................................ 20-9 20.2 Creating a Network Architecture ................................................ 20-14 20.2.1 Deploying Nodes .................................................................... 20-14 20.2.2 Connecting to a Network ......................................................... 20-18 20.2.3 Adjusting or Deleting Devices or Networks ................................. 20-22 20.2.4 Setting the Attributes of a Node/Network .................................. 20-25 20.2.5 Hiding/Displaying Devices or Networks......................................
20-30 20.2.6 Correct Network Architecture ................................................... 20-33 20.2.7 Downloading Routing Tables .................................................... 20-36 20.2.8 Testing Routing ...................................................................... 20-37 20.3 Constructing a PLC Link .............................................................. 20-40 20.3.1 Opening the PLC Link Table Editor Window ................................. 20-40 20.3.2 Select Master Station Device (Step 1) ....................................... 20-42 20.3.3 Communication Parameter Settings (Step 2) ..............................
20-43 20.3.4 Create Data Exchange Table (Step 3) ........................................ 20-45 20.3.4.1 Introduction of a Data Exchange Table .................................. 20-45 20.3.4.2 Setting a Data Exchange Group ............................................ 20-48 20.3.4.3 Device Synchronization in Data Exchange Table ...................... 20-49 20.3.5 Monitoring a PLC Link ............................................................. 20-52 20.3.4.4 Managing Data Exchange Table ............................................ 20-51 20.3.6 Notifications on PLC Link .........................................................
20-57 20.4 Constructing an Ether Link ......................................................... 20-58 20.4.1 Introduction of an Ether Link ................................................... 20-58 20.4.2 Open Ether Link Configuration ................................................. 20-59 20.4.3 Create and Manage Data Exchange Table .................................. 20-61 20.4.4 Node List and Display Area ...................................................... 20-65 20.4.5 Start Mode of an Ether Link ..................................................... 20-67 20.4.6 Download Ether Link Configuration ...........................................
20-69 20.4.7 Upload Ether Link Configuration ............................................... 20-71 20-1