2.4 Ethernet connection
2.4.1 Connect your computer
To use PICUS with one or more controllers you need an Ethernet cable and an available Ethernet port on your computer.
CAUTION
The DEIF controllers do not include a firewall or other Internet security measures. It is the customer's own
responsibility to protect the network. DEIF therefore recommends only connecting the controllers to local networks.
INFO
The connected controllers communicate with each other over the DEIF Ethernet network. You can therefore connect
to any controller in the network by plugging into any other controller on the same network.
See
Hardware characteristics and configuration
,
DEIF Ethernet network
in the
Designer's handbook
for
more information about communication possibilities and Ethernet cable requirements.
INFO
DEIF recommends using PCM port 3, although you can use any free Ethernet port on the PCM or display unit.
Figure 2.1
Example recommended connection
Service PC
(PICUS)
PCM3.1
Controller
3
PSM3.1
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3
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0
EtherCAT
CAUTION
It is recommended to directly connect your computer to one of the controllers. Connection via a network or USB
network adaptor may cause loss of communication or poor communication performance.
Before launching PICUS, connect your computer as follows:
1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into a free Ethernet port on your computer.
2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into either PCM port 3 (recommended) or any available Ethernet port on the
PCM module.
CAUTION
Do not use any of the red EtherCAT ports on the PSM. These are
not
for connecting a service computer.
3. You are now ready to launch PICUS
and access any controller in the DEIF network.
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