Automationdirect.com HX-ECOM Series - The Purpose of this Manual; Other Reference Materials; Who Should Read this Manual

Ethernet Communications Modules, 3rd Edition, Rev. D
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Introduction
The Purpose of this Manual
This manual describes how to use the Ethernet
Communication (ECOM) Modules. You will find
information about:
• Setting up the ECOM module
• Network layouts
• PC-to-PLC communications
• PLC-to-PLC communications
• RLL programming examples
• Maintenance and troubleshooting
Other Reference Materials
Other DirectLOGIC manuals may be useful for your application.
User Manuals:
• DL05 User Manual (ADC p/n D0-USER-M)
• DL06 User Manual (ADC p/n D0-06USER-M)
• DL205 User Manual (ADC p/n D2-USER-M)
• DL405 User Manual (ADC p/n D4-USER-M)
• D4-454 User Manual (ADC p/n D4-454-M)
• DirectSOFT User Manual (ADC p/n PC-DSOFT6-M, for version 6)
• KEPDirect for PLCs (with part number DA-KEPPLC-M)
Who Should Read this Manual
If you need a high-speed communications link between your DirectLOGIC PLC and PCs or
other DirectLOGIC PLCs and you understand the basics of installing and programming PLCs,
this is the right manual for you. This manual gives you the information you need to set up and
install a communication link to an ECOM module.