Click PLC Media Access Control Address (MAC Address)

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The Click PLC Media Access Control Address or MAC address is a unique number that can identify the device on your network. It is often used for assigning IP addresses by the DHCP (Router) on the network. There are three ways to view your MAC addresses in the Click PLC using the Click PLC programming software. 1. Connect to the Click PLC - The discoverable ports will be displayed. 2. The online project information screen will contain the MAC addresses. 3. System Data Registers through the Data View monitoring will display the MAC address. - Port 1 MAC - SD188 to SD193 - WLAN MAC - SD194 to SD199 Programming and examples of the Click and Click PLUS PLC series can be found at this URL: https://accautomation.ca/series/click-plc/ There are several reasons why we are using the Click and Click PLUS PLCs. Here are just a few. - Investment is low for the hardware and the software is free - Standalone PLC with built-in I/O - Communication ability - Ethernet Port, RS232, RS485 - support for protocols such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, etc. - Ability to expand the system with a variety of modules including RTD and Thermocouple inputs directly. General information on the Click series of controllers: www.clickplcs.com/config