7. EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure
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7.1. Work Flow
Take the following steps to operate the tag data link for EtherNet/IP.
7.2. Setting Up the PLC
Set up the PLC.
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7.2.1. Hardware Settings
Set the hardware switches on the PLC and wire
the network.
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7.2.2. Starting the CX-Programmer
and Connecting Online with the
PLC
Start the CX-Programmer and connect online with
the PLC.
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7.2.3. Parameter Settings
Create the I/O table for the PLC and set the IP
address.
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7.3. Setting Up the Controller
Set up the Controller.
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7.3.1. Starting the Sysmac Studio and
Importing the Project File
Start the Sysmac Studio and import the Sysmac
Studio project file.
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7.3.2. Connecting Online and
Transferring the Project Data
Connect online with the Sysmac Studio and
transfer the project data to the Controller.
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7.4. Setting Up the Network
Set the tag data links for the EtherNet/IP.
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7.4.1. Opening the Network
Configuration File and
Connecting Online
Open the Network Configurator v3 network
configuration file and connect online with the
Controller.
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7.4.2. Transferring the Tag Data Link
Parameters
Transfer the tag data link parameters to the
Controller.
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7.5. Checking EtherNet/IP
Communications
Confirm that the EtherNet/IP tag data links are
operated normally.
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7.5.1 Checking the Connection Status
Check the connection status of EtherNet/IP.
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7.5.2 Checking the Data that are Sent
and Received
Confirm that the correct data are sent and
received.
