Saved: 2014-06-18
Filename: Catalyst Ethernet Addendum 1 1 V1_5 released
RACO Manufacturing and
Engineering
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Raco Manufacturing and Engineering continually makes improvements in the operation and
functionality of its products. This addendum describes Catalyst Ethernet communication option that
allows the Catalyst to connect directly on the PLC Ethernet networks. This addendum specifically
addresses the ModbusTCP and EtherNet/IP protocols.
Addendum Table of Contents
Document history ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.
More info about the network and products ........................................................................................... 4
2.
When should you use this addendum? ................................................................................................... 4
3.
Requirements ............................................................................................................................................ 5
4.
Determining Net Port Number &
Protocol Identifier .................................................................... 6
5.
Communication Registers ........................................................................................................................ 6
6.
Additional consideration .......................................................................................................................... 6
7.
Allen Bradley PLCs Solution overview .................................................................................................. 8
8.
EtherNet/IP configuration ....................................................................................................................... 9
8.1.
PLC configuration .............................................................................................................................. 9
8.2.
EtherNet/IP network configuration .................................................................................................. 12
8.3.
Downloading the configuration to the PLC ...................................................................................... 15
9.
Catalyst configuration ............................................................................................................................ 17
9.1.
IP settings ......................................................................................................................................... 17
9.2.
Setting Catalyst Remote Channels .................................................................................................... 19
10.
Testing ................................................................................................................................................. 19
10.1.
Monitoring the tags ...................................................................................................................... 19
11.
Quick Start .......................................................................................................................................... 20
