17. EMBEDDED ETHERNET FUNCTION
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17.2.9
Setting of the Modbus/TCP Server Function
This subsection describes the setting required to operate the Modbus/TCP Server function with the
embedded Ethernet function.
WARNING
Only when a partner client device sends data and the Modbus/TCP Server
function of CNC receives it, the data is checked and processed by CNC. Even if
the communication of the client happens to stop unexpectedly, the Modbus/TCP
Server function does not detect such situations.
So, do not use the Modbus/TCP Server function for data exchange application
concerned with machine safety.
For example, even if the client attempts to send the "STOP" data at some timing,
it is not guaranteed that it always reaches CNC. Thus, it is very dangerous to
build the system concerned with machine safety by using Modbus/TCP Server
function.
If the data exchange concerned with machine safety fails, the machine may
behave unexpectedly, possibly damaging the tool, the machine itself, the
workpiece, or causing injury to the user.
NOTE
1 The Modbus/TCP Server function can also be used on the Fast Ethernet board.
This subsection is written for the embedded Ethernet, but the basic content can
be also applied when the Fast Ethernet board is used. For details on using the
Fast Ethernet board, see "Industrial Ethernet CONNECTION MANUAL
(B-64013EN)".
2 This function cannot be operated on the PCMCIA LAN card.
It cannot be operated on a Fast Ethernet board and on embedded Ethernet at
the same time. Switch it between them, using bit 1 (MOD) of parameter
No.14882.
3 The communication speed of the embedded Ethernet is lower than a Fast
Ethernet board.
4 The Modbus/TCP client function and the PROFINET IO controller function are
not supported.