AMCI SD17060E2, User Manual

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TASK 2
S
ET THE
IP A
DDRESS
2.1 Determine the Best Method for Setting the IP Address
There are three methods for setting the IP address on a Networked Driver. 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 Networked Driver. This label has a writable surface.
There is room on the label for writing the programmed IP address of the unit. It is a best prac-
tice to use this label to document the IP address of the unit in case it is ever repurposed.
When using EtherNet/IP, the Networked Drivers also supports the DHCP protocol. You will
need an EtherNet/IP DHCP server, such as the one available from Rockwell Automation, in
order to use this protocol. The AMCI Net Configurator utility offers the same functionality
and should be used unless your company policy prevents you from installing third party utili-
ties.
2.2a Use Factory Default Settings
The factory default address for the Networked Driver 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 steps A.3 and A.4 of the
Optional Task
Configure Your Network Interfaces which starts on page 141.
If the driver 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
(
https://www.wireshark.org/ ) can be used to determine the address of the driver.
Task Complete
This section is intended for the engineer or technician responsible for setting the
IP address of an AMCI Networked Driver.
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 Net-
worked Driver to any IPv4 address. The IP address
and protocol will be stored in nonvolatile memory
and used on subsequent power-ups.
2.2b
Use the AMCI NET
Configurator Utility
Unit must be initially configured for EtherNet/IP.
The software can be used to set the Networked
Driver to any IPv4 address and protocol. The IP
address and protocol choice will be stored in non-
volatile memory and used on subsequent power-ups.
2.2c