AMCI RBE2-8, User Manual

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TASK 2
S
ET THE
IP A
DDRESS AND
P
ROTOCOL
2.1 Determine the Best Method for Setting the IP Address
There are two methods for setting the IP address on an RBE2-8. Table T2.1 below outlines the available
methods and when you can use them.
Table T2.1 Methods for Setting the IP Address
There is a MAC address label on each RBE2-8. It is located on the side of the painted alumi-
num frame near the RJ-45 connectors. There is an additional label next to the MAC address
label that has a writable surface. There is room on the label for writing the programmed IP
address of the unit. It is a best practice to use this label to document the IP address of the unit
in case it is ever repurposed.
The AMCI NET Configurator utility can also be used to configure the IP Address of the
RBE2-8. However, it is a more complicated method, that requires a software download and
installation. If you are already familiar and comfortable with the NET Configurator software,
feel free to use it.
In order to conform to the ODVA specification for EtherNet/IP, the RBE2-8 also supports the
DHCP protocol. You can use an EtherNet/IP DHCP server, such as the one available from
Rockwell Automation, to save the IP address to flash memory. It is supported, but AMCI
encourages you to use the embedded web server.
2.2a Use Factory Default Settings
The factory default address for the RBE2-8 is 192.168.0.50 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. The easiest
way to verify this address is with the ping command as described in
Configuring Network Interfaces which
starts on page 17.
If the unit does not respond to this address then it may take some effort to determine the correct address.
There is a label on the driver that lists the MAC address of the device. There is space on the label for noting
the IP address of the device if it is changed. If the address was not documented, a program called Wireshark
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https://www.wireshark.org/ ) can be used to determine the address of the unit.
Task Complete
This section is intended for the engineer or technician responsible for setting the
IP address of an AMCI RBE2-8. The factory default IP address is 192.168.0.50. This
address is stored in flash memory and can be changed as described below.
Method Restrictions Section
Use Factory Default
Settings
1) The machine must use 192.168.0.xxx subnet.
2) The 192.168.0.50 address must be available.
2.2a
Use the Embedded
Web Server
No restrictions on use. This is the preferred method.
The internal webserver can be used to set the
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RBE2-8 to any IPv4 address. The IP address and
protocol will be stored in nonvolatile memory and
used on subsequent power-ups. 2.2b