MVI56E-MNETC ♦ ControlLogix Platform
Procedures
Modbus TCP/IP Multi Client Enhanced Communication Module
Setup Guide
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
Page 43 of 72
April 18, 2011
4.7
Connecting Your PC to the Module
With the module securely mounted, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the
Config (E1)
Port, and the other end to an Ethernet hub or switch accessible from
the same network as your PC. You can also connect directly from the Ethernet
Port on your PC to the
Config (E1)
Port on the module by using an Ethernet
crossover cable (not included).
4.7.1 Setting Up a Temporary IP Address
Important:
ProSoft Configuration Builder
locates MVI56E-MNETC modules through UDP
broadcast messages. These messages may be blocked by routers or layer 3 switches. In that
case,
ProSoft Discovery Service
will be unable to locate the modules.
To use
ProSoft Configuration Builder
, arrange the Ethernet connection so that there is no router/
layer 3 switch between the computer and the module OR reconfigure the router/ layer 3 switch to
allow routing of the UDP broadcast messages.
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In the tree view in
ProSoft Configuration Builder
, select the
MVI56E-MNETC
module.
