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Filename: Catalyst Ethernet Addendum 1 1 V1_5 released
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Introduction
Are you familiar with the operation of the Catalyst Data Logger/Autodialer yet?
Changes to a few, very specific features of the Catalyst are described in this addendum.
It
is assumed that
the reader of this addendum is already familiar with the basic operation and programming method of the
Catalyst product and also is familiar with Alarmware software. If
this is not the case, please take the time
necessary to familiarize yourself with the Catalyst autodialer by reading the Owner's Manual.
Important Note:
It is important to note that a user cannot use the front keys of the Catalyst to program or
change any Ethernet settings. For this reason, it is crucial to use this addendum and Alarmware to
configure the IP address of the Catalyst to identify and configure the device for Network traffics.
1.
More info about the network and products
For further information about the Catalyst Ethernet Option products, please consult the RACO Mfg and
Eng web pages at
www.racoman.com
. The latest manuals, Alarmware 2.0 software, and EDS-files (also
included in the CD that is shipped with a new Catalyst Ethernet) etcetera can be downloaded from the
online support sections of the web site.
For more information concerning the EtherNet/IP network the Open EtherNet/IP Vendor Organization has a
webpage. Please visit
www.odva.org
for more information about EtherNet/IP.
For more information concerning the ModbusTCP network the Open Modbus Organization has a webpage.
Please visit
www.modbus.org
for more information about ModbusTCP.
For information concerning the Allen Bradley PLC’s refer to the Rockwell Automation homepage
www.rockwellautomation.com
2.
When should you use this addendum?
The information provided in this document helps the user setup the Ethernet communication
between the Catalyst and the Ethernet network. It is assumed that the user has already connected
the Catalyst to the Ethernet network and is ready to setup the remote channels (section 1.1.2 in the
main Catalyst manual).
Please note that this addendum is in effect a new section to the Industrial Networks section of the
manual (Section 1.9.1 in the main Catalyst user Manual). Therefore, the content of this addendum
covers all the requirements of connecting to the Ethernet network, which also includes all testing
and diagnostics.
The main purpose of connecting to the Ethernet network is to get the PLC data natively instead of
connecting on other external network bridges.
