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PLC setup guide

Configure the PLC before using any communication library. A power cycle is required after every parameter change.

Supported models

Protocol Model Connection type Port
MELSEC SLMP iQ-R Built-in Ethernet 1025
MELSEC SLMP iQ-F Built-in Ethernet 1025
MELSEC SLMP iQ-L Built-in Ethernet 1025
MELSEC SLMP MX-R Built-in Ethernet 1025
MELSEC SLMP MX-F Built-in Ethernet 1025
MELSEC SLMP QnUDV Built-in Ethernet 1025
MELSEC SLMP QnU Built-in Ethernet 1025
MELSEC SLMP LCPU Built-in Ethernet 1025
MELSEC SLMP RJ71EN71 Communication unit 1025
MELSEC SLMP QJ71E71-100 Communication unit 1025
MELSEC SLMP LJ71E71-100 Communication unit 1025
KV Host Link KV-X500 Built-in Ethernet 8501
KV Host Link KV-8000 Built-in Ethernet 8501
KV Host Link KV-7000 Built-in Ethernet 8501
KV Host Link KV-5000 Built-in Ethernet 8501
KV Host Link KV-XLE02 Communication unit 8501
Computerlink TOYOPUC - 1025
MC Protocol Serial MELSEC - (serial)

Configuration tools

Tool Applies to
GX Works3 MELSEC iQ-R, iQ-F, iQ-L, MX-R, MX-F, RJ71EN71
GX Works2 MELSEC Q series (QnUDV, QnU, QJ71E71-100), L series (LCPU, LJ71E71-100)
KV Studio KEYENCE KV-X500, KV-8000, KV-7000, KV-5000, KV-XLE02