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Commissioning with the FCT
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4.2
Network connection via Ethernet
4.2.1
Connection to PC/laptop
For communication between the controller and the FCT to take place, you must connect the controller
to your PC/laptop via the Ethernet interface. Use a commercially available network cable for this pur
pose (plug connector RJ-45). The cable type (straight or crossed connection) is recognised automatic
ally.
Note
At delivery, the controller has an active DHCP server.
The controller cannot be connected to a network immediately at initial start-up, since it
can lead to network malfunctions if two active DHCP servers are present in one network.
The DHCP server of the controller is intended for creating a direct connection between the controller
and an individual PC/laptop. It is not intended to supply larger networks with IP addresses.
It assigns IP addresses in a range of 192.168.178.110 … 192.168.178.209 and the subnet mask
255.255.255.0. A gateway is not assigned.
If the DHCP client on your PC/laptop is active (usually standard setting), then the DHCP
server of the controller assigns your PC/laptop an IP address at initial start-up, and you
can access the controller.
If you cannot build up a connection to the controller
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6.3.3 Problems with the Ethernet connection.
Fig. 4.1
Connection to PC/laptop
4.2.2
Network settings
Network settings upon delivery
Parameter
Value
IP
192.168.178.1
DHCP server
Active
Port (FCT)
7508
Port (CVE)
49700
Subnet mask
255.255.255.0
Gateway
0.0.0.0 (none)
Tab. 4.1
Network settings upon delivery