
Chapter 3
Configuration 3-1
© 2005 HMS Industrial Networks
AB7607 User manual
Configuration
This chapter describes how the Anybus-X Ethernet to DeviceNet Gateway is con-
figured. The next chapter walks the reader through the configuration of the Any-
bus-X using the commonly available configuration tools.
Anybus-X Configuration Tool (BWConfig)
The Anybus-X Configuration Tool allows you to configure the parameters associ-
ated with the Ethernet and DeviceNet network interfaces.
BWConfig is a Microsoft Windows application that communicates with the Any-
bus-X over a standard RS-232 serial link using the PC serial port. BWConfig is
compatible with Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, and XP.
Installing the Tool
Install BWConfig from the CD by running
Setup.exe
which is found in the CD's
root directory.
If you have downloaded BWConfig from the web site, unzip the downloaded file
into a temporary directory and run
Setup.exe
which is found in the temporary
directory.
Connecting to the Anybus-X Module
Connect the PC running BWConfig to the Anybus-X module using a standard
Null-Modem (pins 2 and 3 swapped) serial cable between the PC serial port and
the 9-pin D-Sub connector on the module. It does not matter which PC serial port
you use, BWConfig will scan each available port and detect the connection auto-
matically.