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