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AS-i Gateway with Profinet device interface
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8.4
Configuration interface: connection concepts
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To be able to access the web interface and the programming interface of the device-internal PLC, the
configuration interface (X3) must be connected to a computer. The device supports the following
connection types:
Direct connection (
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Direct link
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Connection via an EtherNet network (
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Connection via Ethernet network
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8.4.1
Direct link
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To establish a direct connection to the device:
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Connect configuration interface X3 of the device with the Ethernet interface of the PC/laptop.
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Setup the IP parameters of the configuration interface according to the requirements (→
Address assignment
in Ethernet networks
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User can access the web interface and/or programming interface of the device.