Automationdirect.com HX-ECOM Series - Your Network PC

Ethernet Communications Modules, 3rd Edition, Rev. D
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You can also use a personal computer running DirectSOFT Programming Software to program
your PLCs over the Ethernet network. It is just like programming through the programming
port on the CPU, but with the convenience of doing it from a single location.
Use DirectSOFT programming software to program the complete DirectLOGIC family of PLCs
(the DL105 and DL305 series are the only PLCs that cannot be programmed over Ethernet).
Chapter 2 will indicate the CPUs which can be used with the ECOM modules.
NOTE: We recommend using a dedicated network for your PLC control applications. For more information
see Chapter 2, Setup and Installation
Your Network PC
PCs running our KEPDirect for PLCs software can establish Ethernet links for exchanging
information with DirectLOGIC 05/06/205/405 PLCs.
You can use a personal computer equipped with a 10/100BaseT or 10BaseFL network adapter
card and NetEdit3 software to configure the ECOM module over the network. You can also use
NetEdit3 for troubleshooting certain communication problems. The NetEdit3 utility is available
for download at http://www.automationdirect.com.