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Mitsubishi GS2107 HMI & VNC Server

The new generation Mitsubishi GS Series HMI's now support the VNC Server function previously only found in the much higher end GT2000 Series. Specifically, you'll need the GS21**-W-N (N for New!) version. We'll look at configuring the HMI with GT Designer 3, the VNC License Key and using the free UltraVNC client viewer... UltraVNC in remote control of a GS2107 Scope In this post we're going "broad strokes", so not too much nitty gritty on how to configure your HMI screens, as in our example we have a button that alternates a M store in the PLC, and this store is used in turn to alternate an image between "Pie" and "Pasty" and illuminating the associated "mode" lamps as shown above. We will though look in detail at the VNC server settings and installing the VNC License Key, talking of which, here's the part number and details:-  GT25-VNCSKEY-1 VNC licence key for GT2107-WTSD & GT25/27 series HMIs - 1 licence* £27.50 (as a
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Mitsubishi FX5U, SLMP & Desktop.Dash

In a previous post we introduced the FX5U Web Server, now we'll look at using the SLMP pre-defined protocol over Ethernet and the Desktop.Dash app to monitor a value. XML Control - Desktop.Dash  is a simple, multi-purpose Windows app built around Mitsubishi and open protocols, for example MODBUS, that can be used to create an interface to your PLC or similar device with data values, lamps, buttons and more for HMI and ANDON like functionality... 7 Station Pie Machine & Desktop.Dash ( click image to enlarge ) The SLMP (Seamless Messaging Protocol) aka MC Protocol Frame 1E, is built-in to the FX5U, and it just needs configured... 🔧 FX5U SLMP Setup Start GX Works3 with a new or existing project and ensure the device IP Address is set from node Project > Parameter > FXCPU > Module Parameter > Ethernet Port , then choose Basic Settings > Own Node Settings... Set your required IP Address (and Subnet default of 255.255.255.0 unless you require otherwise)... And importa
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Mitsubishi FX5U Web Design Tool - Getting Started

Introduction The Mitsubishi FX5U (aka iQ-F) Programmable Logic Controller takes all the Mitsubishi goodness of simplicity and backwards compatibility then adds a wealth of connectivity options with its built-in Ethernet port. These include a basic graphical Web Server, FTP Server, MODBUS/TCP and SLMP (aka MC Protocol) drivers. Example of Web Page served up by the FX5U The Mitsubishi User Web Page Design Tool is the software app that you can use to quickly develop out the Web Server aspect of the PLC, to include web pages, user access control, and direct monitoring and control of PLC values. All the heavy lifting of CGI, JavaScript, Web Controls and CSS are done for you with this app. This guide serves as an introduction to the tool, basic settings and procedures, with the intention to get the simplest web page up and running from your FX5U PLC. Software Your hurdle is actually discovering the tool exists (helping you with that here!) ...and then getting a copy. It's actually free s
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