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1.4.2 Outline of Ethernet module
(1) Supporting the TCP/IP and UDP/IP communications
The Ethernet module supports the TCP/IP and UDP/IP communications.
A communication method suitable for the target device can be selected.
(2) Data code selection is available
The Ethernet module can handle binary or ASCII code data.
For details of data codes, refer to Section 2.1.
(3) Three communication functions provided for various purposes
The Ethernet module has three communication functions shown below.
Data communication can be performed with either one of these functions,which is
selected according to the user's communication purpose.
For details, refer to Section 2.2.
• Communication using the MC protocol
• Communication using the fixed buffer (Procedure exist, No procedure)
• Communication using the random access buffer
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The communication method and the data code for the data to be transfered should
match between the communicating devices.
(4) Remote communications by e-mail
The e-mail function enables data communication with a PLC in a remote place.
By setting an automatic notification condition, an e-mail is automatically sent when
the condition is satisfied.
(5) Internet access using the Web function (QJ71E71-100 only)
A system administrator can monitor a Q series PLC CPU in a remote place via the
Internet using a commercially-available Web browser.
For using the Web function, it is necessary to store the communication library,
user-created screens and Q series CPU access programs in the Web server.