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Operating Instructions IO-Link Master with EtherNet/IP interface StandardLine 8 Ports IP 65 / IP 67 (AL1122)
2017-05-31
Configuration
8.4.1
Registration of the EDS file
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ifm provides an EDS file to integrate the AL1122 in a EtherNet/IP projection software. The user can
download the EDS file from the ifm website (
→ the EDS file, all parameters, process data, and their
valid value ranges are defined.
To add the AL1122 to the device catalogue of RSLogix5000:
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Download the EDS file of the AL1122 from the ifm website.
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Start RSLogix5000.
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Select [Tools] > [EDS Hardware Installation Tool].
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EDS Wizard appears.
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Register the downloaded EDS file of the AL1122 with the EDS Wizard.
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EDS Wizard installs the EDS file and adds the AL1122 to the device catalogue.
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8.4.2
Integrate the AL1122 into the EtherNet/IP network
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The device is integrated as module of an I/O scanner in the EtherNet/IP network.
Requirements:
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The EDS file of the AL1122 is installed (→
Registration of the EDS file
1 Create/open EtherNet/IP project
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Start RSLogix 5000.
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Create new EtherNet/IP project.
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Open an existing EtherNet/IP project.
2 Configure EtherNet/IP PLC and IO scanner
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Select and configure EtherNet/IP controller and IO scanner.
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EtherNet/IP project includes a EtherNet/IP controller and an IO scanner.
3 Integrate AL1122 in project
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In the Controller Organizer: Right mouse click on the IO scanner.
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Context menu appears.
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In the context menu: Select [New Module...].
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The window [Select Module Type] appears.
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Select AL1122 and click on [Create].
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The [New Module] window appears.
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Enter name and IP address of the AL1122.
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Click on [OK] to adopt the entered values.
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RSLogix 5000 adds AL1122 as sub-element of the IO scanner to the project.
4 Save the project
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Save EtherNet/IP project