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Omron connected CIP master
Omron Connected EtherNet/IP CIP Tag Read and Write Driver
Open the plugin
Enter “Development Configuration → Collection Configuration”, create a device and select “OmronConnectedCipMaster” in “Collection Plugin”.
Supported channels and data types
| Channel type | Pre-configuration check |
|---|---|
| TCP Client | Confirm network reachability of the device IP, port, and gateway to the device. |
Optional data types: Boolean, Byte, Int16, UInt16, Int32, UInt32, Int64, UInt64, Float, Double, String, Decimal
This list describes types allowed by the plugin editor. Address width, arrays, string length and read/write restrictions still follow this page; it does not mean that every address supports every type.
Plugin properties
Protocol parameters
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Target slot | Default: 0; fill in: text input. Set the slot number where the PLC CPU module is located. |
| Backplane port | Default: 1; fill in: text input. Set up a controller backplane port or path segment. |
Running parameters
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Connection timeout ratio | Default: 2; fill in: text input. Connection timeout multiplier; used for large Forward Open requests, the default value is 2 |
Address rules
- Tag Name
- Omron connected CIP tags; array local access uses Tag[index].
Device debug
Enter “Development Configuration → Collection Configuration”, select the current device then open “Protocol Debug” at the top of the workspace.
Functions
| Function | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Read and write | Read a confirmed point and write only to an approved test point. |
| Messages | View sent and received frames, protocol fields, and error details. |
Verify the configuration
Monitor DemoValue online in the PLC engineering tool, compare its value with the gateway variable and confirm advancing sample times.
Troubleshooting
- Confirm Forward Open before checking tag scope, case and type; a route does not replace the PLC IP.
Related links
- Collection configuration: View channel, device and common variable configuration.
- Plugin Index: Find other collection or data-forward plugins.