Mitsubishi MELSEC L Series User manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(Read these precautions before using this product.)
Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals carefully and pay full attention
to safety to handle the product correctly.
In this manual, the safety precautions are classified into two levels: " WARNING" and " CAUTION".
Under some circumstances, failure to observe the precautions given under " CAUTION" may lead to
serious consequences.
Observe the precautions of both levels because they are important for personal and system safety.
Make sure that the end users read this manual and then keep the manual in a safe place for future
reference.
[Design Precautions]
WARNING
●Configure safety circuits external to the programmable controller to ensure that the entire system
operates safely even when a fault occurs in the external power supply or the programmable
controller. Failure to do so may result in an accident due to an incorrect output or malfunction.
(1) Emergency stop circuits, protection circuits, and protective interlock circuits for conflicting
operations (such as forward/reverse rotations or upper/lower limit positioning) must be
configured external to the programmable controller.
(2) Machine OPR (Original Point Return) of the positioning function is controlled by two kinds of
data: an OPR direction and an OPR speed. Deceleration starts when the near-point watchdog
signal turns on. If an incorrect OPR direction is set, motion control may continue without
deceleration. To prevent machine damage caused by this, configure an interlock circuit external
to the programmable controller.
(3) When the CPU module detects an error during control by the positioning function, the motion
slows down and stops.
WARNING
CAUTION
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions,
resulting in death or severe injury.
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions,
resulting in minor or moderate injury or property damage.

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[Design Precautions]
WARNING
(4) When the programmable controller detects an abnormal condition, it stops the operation and all
outputs are:
• Turned off if the overcurrent or overvoltage protection of the power supply module is activated.
• Held or turned off according to the parameter setting if the self-diagnostic function of the CPU
module detects an error such as a watchdog timer error.
Also, all outputs may be turned on if an error occurs in a part, such as an I/O control part,
where the CPU module cannot detect any error. To ensure safety operation in such a case,
provide a safety mechanism or a fail-safe circuit external to the programmable controller. For a
fail-safe circuit example, refer to "General Safety Requirements" in the MELSEC-L CPU
Module User's Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection).
(5) Outputs may remain on or off due to a failure of a component such as a transistor in an output
circuit. Configure an external circuit for monitoring output signals that could cause a serious
accident.
●In an output circuit, when a load current exceeding the rated current or an overcurrent caused by a
load short-circuit flows for a long time, it may cause smoke and fire. To prevent this, configure an
external safety circuit, such as a fuse.
●Configure a circuit so that the programmable controller is turned on first and then the external power
supply. If the external power supply is turned on first, an accident may occur due to an incorrect
output or malfunction.
●Configure a circuit so that the external power supply is turned off first and then the programmable
controller. If the programmable controller is turned off first, an accident may occur due to an incorrect
output or malfunction.
●For the operating status of each station after a communication failure, refer to relevant manuals for
each network. Incorrect output or malfunction due to a communication failure may result in an
accident.
●When changing data from a peripheral device connected to the CPU module to the running
programmable controller, configure an interlock circuit in the program to ensure that the entire
system will always operate safely. For other controls to a running programmable controller (such as
program modification or operating status change), read relevant manuals carefully and ensure the
safety before the operation. Especially, in the case of a control from an external device to a remote
programmable controller, immediate action cannot be taken for a problem on the programmable
controller due to a communication failure. To prevent this, configure an interlock circuit in the
program, and determine corrective actions to be taken between the external device and CPU
module in case of a communication failure.
●An absolute position restoration by the positioning function may turn off the servo-on signal (servo
off) for approximately 20ms, and the motor may run unexpectedly. If this causes a problem, provide
an electromagnetic brake to lock the motor during absolute position restoration.

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[Design Precautions]
[Installation Precautions]
[Installation Precautions]
[Wiring Precautions]
CAUTION
●Do not install the control lines or communication cables together with the main circuit lines or power
cables. Keep a distance of 100mm or more between them. Failure to do so may result in malfunction
due to noise.
●During control of an inductive load such as a lamp, heater, or solenoid valve, a large current
(approximately ten times greater than normal) may flow when the output is turned from off to on.
Therefore, use a module that has a sufficient current rating.
●After the CPU module is powered on or is reset, the time taken to enter the RUN status varies
depending on the system configuration, parameter settings, and/or program size.
Design circuits so that the entire system will always operate safely, regardless of the time.
WARNING
●Shut off the external power supply for the system in all phases before mounting or removing a
module. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or cause the module to fail or malfunction.
CAUTION
●Use the programmable controller in an environment that meets the general specifications in the
MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection). Failure to
do so may result in electric shock, fire, malfunction, or damage to or deterioration of the product.
●To interconnect modules, engage the respective connectors and securely lock the module joint
levers. Incorrect interconnection may cause malfunction, failure, or drop of the module.
●Do not directly touch any conductive parts and electronic components of the module. Doing so can
cause malfunction or failure of the module.
WARNING
●Shut off the external power supply for the system in all phases before wiring. Failure to do so may
result in electric shock or cause the module to fail or malfunction.
●After installation and wiring, attach the included terminal cover to the module before turning it on for
operation. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.

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[Wiring Precautions]
CAUTION
●Ground the FG and LG terminals to the protective ground conductor dedicated to the programmable
controller. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or malfunction.
●Use applicable solderless terminals and tighten them within the specified torque range. If any spade
solderless terminal is used, it may be disconnected when a terminal block screw comes loose,
resulting in failure.
●Check the rated voltage and terminal layout before wiring to the module, and connect the cables
correctly. Connecting a power supply with a different voltage rating or incorrect wiring may cause a
fire or failure.
●Connectors for external devices must be crimped or pressed with the tool specified by the
manufacturer, or must be correctly soldered. Incomplete connections may cause short circuit, fire, or
malfunction.
●Securely connect the connector to the module.
●Do not install the control lines or communication cables together with the main circuit lines or power
cables. Failure to do so may result in malfunction due to noise.
●Place the cables in a duct or clamp them. If not, dangling cable may swing or inadvertently be pulled,
resulting in damage to the module or cables or malfunction due to poor contact.
●Check the interface type and correctly connect the cable.
Incorrect wiring (connecting the cable to an incorrect interface) may cause failure of the module and
external device.
●Tighten the terminal block screw within the specified torque range. Undertightening can cause short
circuit, fire, or malfunction. Overtightening can damage the screw and/or module, resulting in drop,
short circuit, fire, or malfunction.
●When disconnecting the cable from the module, do not pull the cable by the cable part. For the cable
with connector, hold the connector part of the cable. For the cable connected to the terminal block,
loosen the terminal screw. Pulling the cable connected to the module may result in malfunction or
damage to the module or cable.
●Prevent foreign matter such as dust or wire chips from entering the module. Such foreign matter can
cause a fire, failure, or malfunction.
●A protective film is attached to the top of the module to prevent foreign matter, such as wire chips,
from entering the module during wiring. Do not remove the film during wiring. Remove it for heat
dissipation before system operation.
●To use the high-speed counter function, ground the shield cable on the encoder side (relay box).
Always ground the FG and LG terminals to the protective ground conductor. Failure to do so may
cause malfunction.
●Mitsubishi programmable controllers must be installed in control panels. Connect the main power
supply to the power supply module in the control panel through a relay terminal block.
Wiring and replacement of a power supply module must be performed by qualified maintenance
personnel with knowledge of protection against electric shock. For wiring methods, refer to the
MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection).

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[Startup and Maintenance Precautions]
[Startup and Maintenance Precautions]
WARNING
●Do not touch any terminal while power is on. Doing so will cause electric shock or malfunction.
●Correctly connect the battery connector. Do not charge, disassemble, heat, short-circuit, solder, or
throw the battery into the fire. Also, do not expose it to liquid or strong shock.
Doing so will cause the battery to produce heat, explode, ignite, or leak, resulting in injury and fire.
●Shut off the external power supply for the system in all phases before cleaning the module or
retightening the terminal block screw. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
CAUTION
●Before performing online operations (especially, program modification, forced output, and operating
status change) for the running CPU module from the peripheral device connected, read relevant
manuals carefully and ensure the safety. Improper operation may damage machines or cause
accidents.
●Do not disassemble or modify the modules. Doing so may cause failure, malfunction, injury, or a fire.
●Use any radio communication device such as a cellular phone or PHS (Personal Handy-phone
System) more than 25cm away in all directions from the programmable controller. Failure to do so
may cause malfunction.
●Shut off the external power supply for the system in all phases before mounting or removing a
module. Failure to do so may cause the module to fail or malfunction.
●Tighten the terminal block screw within the specified torque range. Undertightening can cause drop
of the component or wire, short circuit, or malfunction. Overtightening can damage the screw and/or
module, resulting in drop, short circuit, or malfunction.
●After the first use of the product (module, display unit, and terminal block), the number of
connections/disconnections is limited to 50 times (in accordance with IEC 61131-2). Exceeding the
limit may cause malfunction.
●After the first use of the SD memory card, the number of insertions/removals is limited to 500 times.
Exceeding the limit may cause malfunction.
●Do not drop or apply shock to the battery to be installed in the module. Doing so may damage the
battery, causing the battery fluid to leak inside the battery. If the battery is dropped or any shock is
applied to it, dispose of it without using.
●Before handling the module, touch a conducting object such as a grounded metal to discharge the
static electricity from the human body. Failure to do so may cause the module to fail or malfunction.
●Before testing the operation by the positioning function, set a low speed value for the speed limit
parameter so that the operation can be stopped immediately upon occurrence of a hazardous
condition.

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[Disposal Precautions]
[Transportation Precautions]
CAUTION
●When disposing of this product, treat it as industrial waste. When disposing of batteries, separate
them from other wastes according to the local regulations. (For details on battery regulations in EU
member states, refer to the MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance
and Inspection).)
CAUTION
●When transporting lithium batteries, follow the transportation regulations. (For details on the
regulated models, refer to the MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual (Hardware Design,
Maintenance and Inspection).)

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CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT
(1) Mitsubishi programmable controller ("the PRODUCT") shall be used in conditions;
i) where any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT, if any, shall not lead to any major
or serious accident; and
ii) where the backup and fail-safe function are systematically or automatically provided outside of
the PRODUCT for the case of any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT.
(2) The PRODUCT has been designed and manufactured for the purpose of being used in general
industries.
MITSUBISHI SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY BASED ON CONTRACT,
WARRANTY, TORT, PRODUCT LIABILITY) FOR ANY INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS OR
LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY the PRODUCT THAT ARE OPERATED OR
USED IN APPLICATION NOT INTENDED OR EXCLUDED BY INSTRUCTIONS, PRECAUTIONS,
OR WARNING CONTAINED IN MITSUBISHI'S USER, INSTRUCTION AND/OR SAFETY
MANUALS, TECHNICAL BULLETINS AND GUIDELINES FOR the PRODUCT.
("Prohibited Application")
Prohibited Applications include, but not limited to, the use of the PRODUCT in;
• Nuclear Power Plants and any other power plants operated by Power companies, and/or any
other cases in which the public could be affected if any problem or fault occurs in the PRODUCT.
• Railway companies or Public service purposes, and/or any other cases in which establishment of
a special quality assurance system is required by the Purchaser or End User.
• Aircraft or Aerospace, Medical applications, Train equipment, transport equipment such as
Elevator and Escalator, Incineration and Fuel devices, Vehicles, Manned transportation,
Equipment for Recreation and Amusement, and Safety devices, handling of Nuclear or
Hazardous Materials or Chemicals, Mining and Drilling, and/or other applications where there is a
significant risk of injury to the public or property.
Notwithstanding the above, restrictions Mitsubishi may in its sole discretion, authorize use of the
PRODUCT in one or more of the Prohibited Applications, provided that the usage of the PRODUCT
is limited only for the specific applications agreed to by Mitsubishi and provided further that no
special quality assurance or fail-safe, redundant or other safety features which exceed the general
specifications of the PRODUCTs are required. For details, please contact the Mitsubishi
representative in your region.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi MELSEC-L series programmable controllers.
This manual describes the functions of the CPU module and programming necessary for Ethernet communication.
Before using the product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals carefully and develop familiarity with the
functions and performance of the MELSEC-L series programmable controller to handle the product correctly.
When applying the program examples introduced in this manual to the actual system, ensure the applicability and
confirm that it will not cause system control problems.
Please make sure that the end users read this manual.
Relevant CPU modules: L02CPU and L26CPU-BT
Remark
This manual does not describe the CPU module functions other than those for Ethernet communication.
For other CPU module functions, refer to the following.
MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual (Function Explanation, Program Fundamentals)
MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual (Built-In I/O Function)
MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual (Data Logging Function)

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RELEVANT MANUALS
(1) CPU module user's manual
(2) Programming manual
(3) Operating manual
(4) I/O module and intelligent function module manua
Manual name
<manual number (model code)> Description
MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual
(Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection)
<SH-080890ENG, 13JZ36>
Specifications of the CPU modules, power supply modules, display unit,
SD memory cards, and batteries, information on how to establish a
system, maintenance and inspection, and troubleshooting
MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual
(Function Explanation, Program Fundamentals)
<SH-080889ENG, 13JZ35>
Functions and devices of the CPU module, and programming
MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual (Built-In I/O Function)
<SH-080892ENG, 13JZ38>
The general-purpose I/O function, interrupt input function, pulse catch
function, positioning function, and high-speed counter function of the
CPU module
MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual (Data Logging Function)
<SH-080893ENG, 13JZ39> The data logging function of the CPU module
Manual name
<manual number (model code)> Description
MELSEC-Q/L Programming Manual (Common Instruction)
<SH-080809ENG, 13JW10> Detailed description and usage of instructions used in programs
Manual name
<manual number (model code)> Description
GX Works2 Version1 Operating Manual (Common)
<SH-080779ENG, 13JU63>
System configuration, parameter settings, and online operations
(common to Simple project and Structured project) of GX Works2
GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual
<SH-080373E, 13JU41>
Operating methods of GX Developer, such as programming, printing,
monitoring, and debugging
Manual name
<manual number (model code)> Description
MELSEC-Q/L MELSEC Communication Protocol Reference Manual
<SH-080008, 13JF89>
Details of MELSEC communication protocol (MC protocol) that is used
for data communication between a target device and a CPU module

CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RELEVANT MANUALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
MANUAL PAGE ORGANIZATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
TERMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW 16
CHAPTER 2 COMMUNICATION SPECIFICATIONS 18
CHAPTER 3 CONNECTION OF PROGRAMMING TOOLS AND GOT 20
3.1 Setting for the CPU Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
3.2 Setting for the Programming Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
3.3 Searching CPU Modules on the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
3.4 Communication via Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
3.5 Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
CHAPTER 4 DIRECT CONNECTION TO PROGRAMMING TOOL
(SIMPLE CONNECTION) 28
4.1 Setting Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
4.2 Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
CHAPTER 5 MC PROTOCOL COMMUNICATION 31
5.1 Setting Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
5.2 MC Protocol Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5.2.1 Command list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.2.2 Available devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.3 Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.4 Error Codes for MC Protocol Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
CHAPTER 6 SOCKET COMMUNICATION FUNCTION 38
6.1 Communication Using TCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
6.2 Communication Using UDP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
6.3 Precautions for the Socket Communication Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
6.4 Socket Communication Function Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.4.1 Establishing a connection (SP.SOCOPEN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.4.2 Disconnecting a connection (SP.SOCCLOSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.4.3 Reading out received data in the END processing (SP.SOCRCV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6.4.4 Reading out received data during instruction execution (S.SOCRCVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6.4.5 Sending data (SP.SOCSND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
6.4.6 Reading out connection information (SP.SOCCINF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6.4.7 Changing the target of a connection (UDP/IP) (SP.SOCCSET). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6.4.8 Changing the receive mode of a connection (SP.SOCRMODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6.4.9 Socket communication receive data read (S(P).SOCRDATA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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CHAPTER 7 TIME SETTING FUNCTION ( SNTP CLIENT) 85
7.1 Setting Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
7.2 Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
CHAPTER 8 FILE TRANSFER FUNCTION (FTP) 88
8.1 Setting for FTP Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
8.2 Files Transferable Using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
8.3 Files That Can Be Deleted Using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
8.4 FTP Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
8.4.1 List of FTP commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
8.4.2 How to specify an FTP command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
8.4.3 Details of FTP commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
8.5 Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
CHAPTER 9 REMOTE PASSWORD 107
9.1 Communication Using Remote Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
9.2 Remote Password Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
9.3 Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
9.4 Detection of Unauthorized Access and Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
APPENDICES 113
Appendix 1 Operation Processing Time for Each Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
INDEX 115
INSTRUCTION INDEX 117
REVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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MANUAL PAGE ORGANIZATION
In this manual, pages are organized and the symbols are used as shown below.
The following page illustration is for explanation purpose only, and is different from the actual pages.
*1 The mouse operation example is provided below. (For GX Works2)
The section of
the current page is shown.
The chapter of
the current page is shown.
"" is used for
screen names and items.
[ ] is used for items
in the menu bar and
the project window.
shows operating
procedures.
shows reference
manuals.
shows notes that
requires attention.
shows mouse
operations.*1
shows
reference pages.
shows setting or
operating examples.
Ex.
shows useful
information.
A window selected in the view selection area is displayed.
View selection area
[Online] [Write to PLC...]
Select [Online] on the menu bar,
and then select [Write to PLC...].
Project window [Parameter]
[PLC Parameter]
Select [Project] from the view selection
area to open the Project window.
Menu bar
Ex.
Ex.
In the Project window, expand [Parameter] and
select [PLC Parameter].

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Pages describing instructions are organized as shown below.
The following page illustrations are for explanation purpose only, and are different from the actual pages.
Descriptions of
setting data and data type
Instruction name
Structure of the instruction
in the ladder mode
shows the devices
applicable to the instruction
Descriptions of
control data (if any)
Execution condition of the instruction
Setting side
User
: Device value is set by the user.
System: Device value is set by
the CPU module.
C
onditions for the error and
error codes
For the errors not described in
this manual, refer to the following.
MELSEC-Q/L Programming
Manual (Common Instruction)
Simple program example(s)
and descriptions of the devices used
Detailed descriptions
of the instruction

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• Instructions can be executed under the following conditions.
• The following devices can be used.
*1 For details on each device, refer to the following
MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual (Function Explanation, Program Fundamentals)
*2 FX and FY can be used for bit data only, and FD for word data only.
*3 In the "Constant" and "Others" columns, a device(s) that can be set for each instruction is shown.
• The following data types can be used.
Execution condition Any time During on On the falling
edge During off On the falling edge
Symbol No symbol
Setting
data
Internal device
(system, user) File
register
Link direct device
J\
Intelligent
function
module
U\G
Index
register
Zn
Con
stant
*3
Other*3
Bit Word Bit Word
Applicable
device*1
X,Y,M,L,S
M,F,B,SB,F
X,FY*2
T,ST,C,D,W,
SD,SW,FD,
@
R,ZR - U\GZK, H,
E, $
P,I,J,U,D
X,DY,N,B
L,TR,BL\
S,V
Data type Description
Bit Bit data or the start number of bit data
BIN 16-bit 16-bit binary data or the start number of word device
BIN 32-bit 32-bit binary data or the start number of double-word device
BCD 4-digit Four-digit binary-coded decimal data
BCD 8-digit Eight-digit binary-coded decimal data
Real number Floating-point data
Character string Character string data
Device name Device name data

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TERMS
Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following terms.
Term Description
CPU module Abbreviation for the MELSEC-L series CPU module
Power supply module Abbreviation for the MELSEC-L series power supply module
END cover A cover to be attached to the right side of the rightmost MELSEC-L series module
Display unit A liquid crystal display to be attached to the CPU module
SD memory card Secure Digital Memory Card, which is a flash memory device. The L1MEM-2GBSD and L1MEM-4GBSD are
available.
LCPU Another term for the MELSEC-L series CPU module
Programming tool Generic term for GX Works2 and GX Developer
GX Works2 Product name of the software package for the MELSEC programmable controllers
GX Developer
Ethernet A computer network standard developed by Xerox Corporation, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Intel
Corporation, which is standardized as IEEE 802.3
CC-Link Abbreviation for Control & Communication Link. A field network system where data processing for control
and information can be simultaneously performed at high speed.
MC protocol Abbreviation for the MELSEC communication protocol, a protocol to access a CPU module from a target
device in the Ethernet or serial communication
FTP Abbreviation for File Transfer Protocol, which is a standard network protocol used to exchange files
SNTP Abbreviation for Simple Network Time Protocol, which is a protocol for synchronizing the clocks of computer
systems over a TCP/IP based network

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CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW
The following describes the built-in Ethernet function of the CPU module.
(1) Connection of programming tools and GOTs ( Page 20, CHAPTER 3)
• By using a hub, the CPU module can be connected to multiple programming tools and GOTs.
Up to 16 external devices can be connected to a single CPU module at the same time.
• When CPU modules and a programming tool are connected to the same hub, these CPU modules can be
searched from the programming tool. Displayed search results include IP addresses so that any of them can
be specified.
• MELSOFT connection allows access through routers in an environment such as a corporate LAN.
(2) Direct connection to a programming tool (simple connection)
(Page 28, CHAPTER 4)
The CPU module can be directly connected to a programming tool with a single Ethernet cable only, without using
a hub (simple connection).
For direct connection, the IP address and host name need not be specified in the transfer setup.
(3) MC protocol communication ( Page 31, CHAPTER 5)
From an external device such as a personal computer or HMI, device data of the CPU module can be read or
written, and this allows CPU module operation monitoring, data analysis, and production control.
(4) Socket communication function ( Page 38, CHAPTER 6)
By using instructions dedicated to socket communication, any data can be transferred from and to the external
devices connected through Ethernet using TCP or UDP.
(5) Time setting function (SNTP client) ( Page 85, CHAPTER 7)
• Automatic time setting of the CPU module can reduce the maintenance cost for time setting.
• Because the same time information is shared among the CPU modules on Ethernet, in which order the
problems have occurred will be clear, resulting in fast and easy problem resolution.
• Since the automatic time setting is enabled upon power-on of the CPU module, operations can be started
based on accurate clock data.
(6) File transfer function (FTP) ( Page 88, CHAPTER 8)
Each of the files stored in the CPU module can be read or written from the interfacing device with the FTP client
function, and a large amount of data can be easily transferred.
(7) Remote password ( Page 107, CHAPTER 9)
Remote password setting can prevent unauthorized access from the outside and enhance the security of the
system.

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CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW
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CHAPTER 2 COMMUNICATION SPECIFICATIONS
The following are the communication specifications of the built-in Ethernet port of the CPU module.
*1 Straight cables can be used.
Crossing cables can also be used for connecting a CPU module and a GOT directly with an Ethernet cable.
*2 Use of STP cables is recommended in an environment with noise.
Hubs with 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX ports*3 can be used.
Up to 16 external devices can access one CPU module at the same time.
*3 The ports must comply with the IEEE802.3 10BASE-T or IEEE802.3 100BASE-TX standards.
●When connected to a hub, the CPU module determines the cable used (10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX) and the
communication mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) according to the hub.
Set the hub into the half-duplex mode if the hub that does not have the auto-negotiation function.
●The operation of commercial devices used for the following applications is not guaranteed. Check the operation before
using the module.
• Internet (general public line)
(Internet-access service offerred by an Internet service provider or a telecommunications carrier)
• Firewall device(s)
• Broadband router(s)
• Wireless LAN
●If Ethernet communication is performed with "Specify service process execution counts" selected for "Service processing
setting" in the PLC system tab of PLC parameter, a scan time increases by time for service processing. (approximately
500ms)
To reduce it to 500ms or less, select an item other than "Specify service process execution counts".
(Example: Select "Specify service process time" and then enter a time value.)
Item Specification
Transmission
specifications
Data transfer speed 100 or 10 Mbps
Communication mode Full-duplex or half-duplex
Transmission method Base band
Maximum distance between hub
and node 100 m
Maximum
number of
nodes/
connection
10BASE-T Cascade connection: Up to four
100BASE-TX Cascade connection: Up to two
Number of
connections
TCP/IP Total of 16 for socket communications, MELSOFT connections, and MC
protocol.
One for FTP
UDP/IP
Connection cable *1 10BASE-T Ethernet cable of category 3 or higher (STP/UTP cable)*2
100BASE-TX Ethernet cable of category 5 or higher (STP cable)