Configuring a GOT device

The Mitsubishi driver has the ability to interface with the GOT1000 Series family of devices.

The GOT must have a firmware level that supports Protocol Format 7, (MC Protocol 4E frames) over Ethernet.

To prepare the GOT for communication with the Mitsubishi driver, perform the following configuration steps using the Mitsubishi GT Designer 3 software.

  1. In the Project for the GOT, select the Common tab and then the I/F Communication Setting option:

  2. In the Extend I/F Setting section, for the 1st setting select:
    CH No. = 1
    Driver = Ethernet(MICROCOMPUTER)

  3. Select the “Detail Setting…” button, to display the following window:

  4. Set the fields in the Detail Setting window to match your device and network configuration, including these specific values:
Property Value
GOT IP Address The IP address in the network. This IP address is used in the device that represents this GOT.
GOT Communication Port No. 5021 is the default. If this is changed, it must also be changed in the device.
32bit Storage LH Order
Protocol Select TCP/IP or UDP/IP. This must match the value in the device.
Format 7 (MC protocol binary)
Living Confirmation Yes
Living Confirmation Cycle(Sec) 20