iVu Plus Communication Summary of Ethernet and Serial
The iVu communicates with other devices via Ethernet or a UART serial communications port (RS-232). To establish an Ethernet
connection to the iVu, configure the external device with the correct IP address and TCP port. To use the serial communications
connection, configure the port settings for baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits on the iVu to match the settings of the external
device.
Communication Channels
The iVu supports up to four communications channels. To access the channels, go to Main Menu > System > Communications.
Figure 19. Communications Menu
•
Command Channel—A bi-directional communication protocol that currently supports ASCII and enables other devices to
remotely control the iVu and access device information and inspection results
•
Industrial Ethernet—A bi-directional communication channel that allows the user to control the device and access device
results using Ethernet/IP
™
1
, Modbus/TCP, PCCC, or PROFINET
®
2
protocol
•
Data Export—Used to export selected inspection data to a remote device
•
Image Export—Used to export inspection images to a remote device
Data export and command channel can be configured for either Ethernet or Serial I/O, but not both. Image export is only available
over Ethernet. The following table summarizes valid communication channel configuration options.
Command Channels
Scenario #1
Scenario #2
Scenario #3
Ethernet
Serial I/O
Ethernet
Serial I/O
Ethernet
Serial I/O
Command Channel
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Industrial Ethernet
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Data Export
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Image Export
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
1
EtherNet/IP
™
is a trademark of ODVA, Inc.
2
PROFINET
®
is a registered trademark of PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation e.V.
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