Commissioning and configuration
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MA 248
i
Leuze electronic
At this point, you can select the respective gateway MA 248
i
for the "device naming" based
on its MAC address. The unique "device name" (which must match the participant in the
HW Config) is then assigned to this participant.
Notice!
Multiple MA 248
i
can be distinguished by the MAC addresses displayed. The MAC address
may be found on the name plate of the respective bar code scanner.
MAC address - IP address -individual device name
At this point, please assign an IP address (suggested by the PLC), a subnet mask and, if
required, a router address, and assign this data to the named participant ("device name").
Figure 12.2: MAC address - IP address -individual device name
From now on, and when programming, only the unique "device name" (max. 255 characters)
is used.
12.3.7
Step 7 – Check device names
After completing the configuration phase, it is sensible to recheck the "device names" that
have been assigned. Please ensure that these names are unique and that all participants
are located in the same subnet.