Connecting to the Development Computer Over a Network
To connect over a network, the device must be on the same subnet as the development
computer. Complete the following steps to connect the device to the development computer
over a network.
1.
Verify the development computer is powered on and connected to the network.
2.
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the network port on the device.
3.
Connect the free end of the cable to an Ethernet switch or other network device on the
same network as the development computer.
4.
Verify the ACTIVITY/LINK LED on the port is on or blinking.
The device negotiates an IP address when connected to a network with a DHCP server or
comparable network device.
Using Vision Builder AI with the IC-3121
Complete the following steps to use Vision Builder AI with the IC-3121:
1.
Install Vision Builder AI on the development computer.
2.
Refer to the
How to Configure NI Vision Builder AI Remote Targets
section in the
Vision
Builder for Automated Inspection: Configuration Help
.
When using Vision Builder AI, it is not necessary to install the NI Industrial Controller Device
Drivers or use NI MAX to set a system password on the target.
Installing the NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers
Before using the IC-3121, install the drivers onto the device. Complete the following steps to
install and configure NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers:
1.
Install NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers onto the Windows development machine
connected to the IC-3121.
2.
Run NI MAX.
3.
Expand the
Remote Systems
list in the configuration tree.
4.
Select the IC-3121 in the list. By default, MAX lists devices by the model number
followed by the serial number, such as IC-3121-XXXXXXXX.
5.
Configure the network settings for the IC-3121. Refer to the
Remote Systems Help
in
MAX. Select
Help
»
Help Topics
»
Remote Systems
for instructions about configuring
network settings.
6.
Install a recommended software set. If you would like to install custom software instead
of a recommended software set, proceed to the next step.
a)
Expand the IC-3121 under
Remote Systems
.
b)
Click the
Software
item below the IC-3121 in the configuration tree.
c)
Click
Add/Remove Software
on the MAX toolbar to launch the LabVIEW Real-
Time Software Wizard.
d)
Enter
admin
as the username and leave the password field blank.
e)
Select
NI Industrial Controller
under the version of LabVIEW Real-Time you are
using.
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