Configuring the OMRON FINS Gateway I/O Server Using the Serial Unit

Configuring the OMRON FINS Software

1. Start the FinsGateway Service Control Manager. Verify the CPU Unit and SerialUnit are running. You can also select Property then Automatic startup for both the CPU Unit and SerialUnit.

Figure 1. Verifying Services

2. Open FinsGateway Network Navigator. Highlight the COM1 Serial Unit and click

the Property button.

Figure 2. FinsGateway Network Navigator Window

3. Next, select the Network tab. The Local Node number and the Communication

Unit number should be automatically selected.

Figure 3. Network Tab

4. Select the Communication Unit tab. Configure the proper Com Port parameters.

Figure 4. Communication Unit Tab

5. Select the Nodes tab and click the Add button. Enter the proper parameters

for the PLC and click OK.

Figure 5. Adding Seiral Node Under the Nodes Tab

6. Select the Lines tab. Use the check boxes to select the port that will be

active. When complete, click the Apply button, then the Close button.