6RL SERIES OPERATION MANUAL
SECTION 7: REMOTE PROGRAMMING
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Remote Control Programming
7.1
Overview
All 6RL Series units are equipped with a USB device interface for remote control. In addition
to this, one digital interface module can be installed at a time as well. See section 3.8.2,
“Interface Module Slot” on page 23 for a list of available interface options.
This sections covers remote control and programming command syntax for all available
digital interfaces.
7.2
General Comments
7.2.1
Interface Startup Times
If you plan to integrate a unit into an existing network or field bus with any of these
interface installed, keep the following in mind:
All modules, but especially the Ethernet types which provide a web site, require a
certain startup time each time the unit is powered, which will delay their network
readiness. Usually, the interface module is ready for communication as soon as the
unit is ready for operation.
The readiness for operation may be indicated by the modules (with one of the LEDs)
before the required startup time has run out. If one would try to contact an
Ethernet module in order to access the website, the website may not load
completely or the browser might stop with a time-out error.
7.2.2
Linear Network Topologies
The Ethernet based modules for standard LAN, ModBus TCP and Profinet/IO are also
available in a version with two ports. These provide the possibility to connect multiple units
in a linear topology and even to build a ring (DLR, device level ring) for extended safety
against interruption. External switches can be eliminated as well as long network cables as
needed for a star topology.
The EtherCAT module however, has two ports by default and always builds a ring because of
the standard setup of EtherCAT systems. It is also Ethernet based, but cannot be considered
as LAN port.
7.2.3
Browser HTTP Access
The Ethernet based modules, standard LAN, ModBus TCP, Profinet, and the integrated LAN
ports offer a website function. It is accessible with common browsers (Firefox, Chrome,
Safari) by simply entering the IP address or the host name, which has been assigned to the
unit. Accessing the website via the host name (default: Client) is only possible if the network
runs a DNS or, when using direct connection, the PC runs a DNS and the domain/host name
is already registered.
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