Configure EtherNet/IP Communication in Mech-MSR
This section introduces how to configure the EtherNet/IP communication.
Configuration Process
Perform the following steps to configure EtherNet/IP communication:
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On the toolbar of Mech-MSR, click Communication Configuration.
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Click the ▶ icon on the left of EtherNet/IP to expand the settings.
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Set the Network Adapters and IP Address parameter. Take note that the PLC IP address and the IPC IP address must be on the same subnet.
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Click Open EDS folder to obtain the EDS file (
Software EIP.eds) in the folder.
If you want the EtherNet/IP communication service to be auto-enabled the next time you open the solution, you can select the Auto-enable the service check box.
| The Auto-enable the service check box cannot be selected for both the EtherNet/IP and Adapter protocols. |
General Parameter
Execution timeout period for return command
The maximum timeout period from the external device sending the return command to the external device receiving a valid response or triggering a timeout error. The default value is 10 seconds.
After you configure the communication in Mech-MSR, you can go to EtherNet/IP to learn the communication workflow.