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Step 4. Establish Communications between RIO and the Host PC
Ethernet
For non-Auto MDIX RIO models
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, connect the RIO Ethernet port to your computer via an Ethernet
crossover cable, or to a network hub by a straight through Ethernet cable. An IP address needs to be
assigned via a DHCP server, through Galil's software, or via a serial cable using the
Chapter 3 Communication for more information on how to establish an IP address. Once an IP
address is established, the user can communicate to the controller either using GalilSuite's Terminal
or even a simple Windows Telnet session can connect to the controller.
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Please refer to Table 3.1 for a full description of your RIO's Ethernet capabilities. Auto-MDIX RIO models can use either a
straight-through or cross-over cable.
RS-232
To use serial communication, connect a 9-pin straight-through RS-232 cable (Part number: CABLE-9-
PIND) between the serial port of the RIO and the computer or terminal communications port. The
computer or terminal must be configured as described in Table 2.2 below. Galil's communication
software is already configured for this, and thus, an unnecessary step if using Galil software.
Port Setting
Required RIO Configuration
Data Bits
8
Parity
None
Start Bits
1
Stop Bits
1
Flow Control
Hardware
Table 2.2: Required Port Settings to communicate to an RIO using RS232
Check to insure that the baud rate jumpers (See Jumper Descriptions) have been set to the desired
baud rate as you're trying to connect with. Also, the hardware handshake lines (RTS/CTS) need to be
connected.
At this point the user can connect either using Galil software or a standard Windows HyperTerminal
session.
See Chapter 3 Communication for more information on ‘Handshake Modes.’
Sending Test Commands to the Terminal After a Successful Connection
After connecting to a computer or terminal, press <carriage return> or the <enter> key on the
keyboard. In response to carriage return {CR}, the controller responds with a colon, :
Now type
{CR}
This command directs the RIO to return the current I/O status. The controller should respond with
something similar to the following:
Block 0 (7-0) Inputs - value 255 (1111_1111)
Block 1 (15-8) Inputs - value 255 (1111_1111)
Block 0 (7-0) Outputs - value 0 (0000_0000)
Block 1 (15-8) Outputs - value 0 (0000_0000)
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