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6.5.3
Ethernet
When using a static IP address, you need to specify values for IP address, gateway and
subnet mask. This is not necessary when using DHCP.
The controller is preset to acquire the IP address through DHCP, and it supports link/lo-
cal operation.
The controller transmits TCP/IP or UDP/IP packages with an Ethernet transfer rate of
10 Mbit/s or 100 Mbit/s. The transfer rate is selected automatically depending on the
connected network or PC.
Any output values and additional information to be transmitted that are logged at one
point in time are combined to form a value frame. Multiple value frames are combined
as one measurement block and enclosed by an additional header. The header must
be located at the start of a UDP/IP or TCP/IP packet. One current header per packet is
transmitted.
When transmitting measurement data to a measurement server, following successful
connection (TCP or UDP), the sensor sends each measurement to the measurement
server or to the connected client. No explicit request is required.
If any changes are made to the transmitted data or the frame rate, a new header will be
sent automatically. Distance and thickness values are transmitted as 32 bit signed inte-
ger with 1 nm resolution.
Video signals are transmitted the same way as measurement data are sent to a measure-
ment server via Ethernet with one exception: only one video signal per measurement
block is transmitted, and each video signal must be requested individually.
This value block may be sent via several TCP/IP or UDP/IP packets, depending on the
size of the video signal.
6.5.4
EtherCAT
The interface allows a fast transfer of measured values . The controller supports
CANopen over EtherCAT (CoE).
Service Data Objects SDO: All parameters of the controller can thus be read or modified,
all measured values and also the dark-corrected video signal can be polled individually.
Process Data Objects PDO: A PDO telegram is used for real-time transmission of mea-
sured values. Individual objects are not addressed. The content of the previously select-
ed data are transmitted.
Distance and thickness values are transmitted as 32 bit signed integer with 1 nm resolu-
tion.
You will find further information in the appendix, see Chap.
You can not change directly to the EtherCAT interface through the web interface. Restart
your controller to do this. The web site is no longer available.
You will find further instructions how to change from EtherCAT interface back to Ethernet
“Manufacturer specific objects, Object 21B0h - Digital
interfaces”.
Fields with a grey back-
ground require a selection.
Value
Fields with a dark border
require the specification of
a value.
MP
Parameter available with
controller IFC24x1MP