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Overview of the cyclic communication
What is cyclic communication?
This function enables cyclic (i.e. in xed intervals) data communications with the EtherNet/IP devices.
This function provides high-speed control with several to several tens of milliseconds.
The communication can be controlled by referencing and updating the variables in the PLC, making it easy
to control the programs on the PLC side.
Input Area
Status result
Control/status/error result
Statistics information
Tool information
Output Area
Trigger control
External master image
registration control
Program switching control
Handshake control
Output data
Status result
Control/status/error result
Statistics information
Tool information
Input data
Trigger control
External master image
registration control
Program switching control
Handshake control
RPI
(Communication
cycle)
Communication settings for the cyclic communication, such as the RPI (communication cycle) and the
data size, will be congured on the PLC side.
In a network with many connected devices (including the EtherNet/IP devices), a network delay and/
or packet loss may occur when there is a heavy load on the network. Conduct a thorough verication
before the operation.
Overview of the cyclic communication
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Cyclic communication
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