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Networked Indexer/Driver User Manual
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2.2c Use the AMCI NET Configurator Utility
PREREQUISITE:
The unit must be configured for the EtherNet/IP protocol. EtherNet/IP is the communica-
tions protocol used by the AMCI NET Configurator utility. Once connected to the unit, you can select any IP
address and protocol supported by the device.
PREREQUISITE:
You must know the present IP address. The factory default address is 192.168.0.50.
PREREQUISITE:
Task 1.6:
Grounding and Powering the System
found on page 98. You must be able to
power the Networked Driver.
PREREQUISITE:
Tasks: 1.10 and 1.11, 1.12, or 1.13, starting on page 104. You must attach your Net-
worked Driver to your computer.
PREREQUISITE:
Optional Task A:
Configure Your Network Interfaces
. (page 141) The network inter-
faces on your computer must be on the same subnet before you can communicate with the unit.
2.2c.1 Download the AMCI Net Configurator Utility
The AMCI Net Configurator utility is available on our website,
. The latest version available
should be used. It can be found in our
Support
section under
Software
. The program exists as a ZIP file, and at
the time of this writing, the link was “AMCI Configuration software for all networked products...”.
2.2c.2 Install the AMCI Net Configurator Utility
Once downloaded, simply extract the program from the ZIP file and run the program to install the AMCI Net
Configurator utility on your computer. The software installs as most products do, giving you the option to
change the file locations before installing the utility. Once the install is complete, a link to the utility is avail-
able on the Start Menu.
The install process only copies the utility to the designated location and creates links to the Start Menu. No
changes are made to your registry settings.
2.2c.3 Verify that Your Host Controller is Disconnected from the Networked Driver
EtherNet/IP is not a multi-master protocol. There can be only one bus master on the network at a time. In
order to program the Networked Driver, the AMCI Net Configurator utility must act as a bus master. There-
fore, physically disconnect your host controller from the Networked Driver before starting the Net Configura-
tor utility.
2.2c.4 Apply or Cycle Power to the Networked Driver
Cycling power to the Networked Driver will reset any connections it may have with the host controller.
