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Node Controller Overview
Node Controller Communications
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Rockwell Automation Publication MMI-UM013B-EN-P - April 2020
Node Controller Communications
System Communication
All node controllers constantly communicate with the node controller configured as the HLC
through a LAN. Additionally, the node controller that is designated as the HLC communicates
with the host controller through the same network.
All node controllers have the same IP address when they leave the factory. Individual node
controllers with the same IP address cannot be distinguished on a network and must not be
connected to the network until configured with unique IP addresses. The
Node Controller
Interface User Manual describes how to configure the node controller IP address so it
matches the addressing structure of the network for the transport system.
NOTE: When setting the IP addresses on the node controllers for the first time, make sure
that they are not all connected to the network simultaneously to avoid address con-
flicts.
User Communication
For normal operations, the node controller is accessed through a web-based user interface. To
access the web interface, use any web browser that supports frames (for example, Chrome,
Firefox, or Internet Explorer) on a service computer. Connect the computer to the same net-
work as the node controller and enter the IP address of the node controller in the address bar
for the browser and log in.
For some setup tasks, the node controller can be accessed through an RS-232 console inter-
face. To access the console interface, use any terminal emulator that supports serial communi-
cation (for example, PuTTY) on a service computer. Connect the computer directly to the
console port (COM1) on the node controller and log in.
Ethernet Motor Communication
All Ethernet motors constantly communicate with the node controller they are connected to
through a LAN. The MagneMotion Information and Configuration Service (MICS) file is
used to define the IP addresses of all motors so they match the addressing structure of the
transport system network. The motor user manual describes how to create the MICS file.
Motors that use Ethernet communication can use different network connection schemes
depending on the application. When using Ethernet, all motors in a specific path must be con-
nected to the same node controller. Additionally, multiple paths can be connected to one node
controller through the same Ethernet chain. The motor user manual describes different motor
network topologies and provides examples.