Introduction
This article is intended to provide a short-summary of how to connect a Melsec iQ-F to Adroit SCADA via an Ethernet communication standard.
GX Works3 Configuration
In GX Works 3 on the left in the Navigation menu go to Ethernet Port
Insert the IP Address and Subnet Mask of the network that you’re using.
Double click on the <Detailed Setting> at the bottom “External Device Configuration”
The following window will open up.
On the right hand side under Module list click and drag the SLMP Connection to the main window
Once dragged in it will display. Enter the Port Number used. By default enter 1280.
Click “Close with Reflecting the Settings”
Click Check and then Apply
Write the new program to the PLC
Open the device
Select FX5 and enter the IP Address
You can then ping and Read Address from the PLC