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DL205 User Manual, 4th Edition, Rev. D
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Chapter 4: System Design and Configuration
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Install the EBC Module
Like the ERM module discussed in the previous section, this section will briefly describe the
installation of the H2 Series EBCs. More detailed information is available in the Ethernet Base
Controller manual, H24-EBC-M, which will be needed to configure the remote I/O.
Each EBC module must be assigned at least one unique identifier to make it possible for master
controllers to recognize it on the network. Two methods for identifying the EBC module give
it the flexibility to fit most networking schemes. These identifiers are:
• Module ID (IPX protocol only)
• IP Address (for TCP/IP and Modbus TCP/IP protocols)
Set the Module ID
The two methods which can be used to set the EBC module ID are either by DIP switch or
by software. One software method is to use the NetEdit3 program which is included with the
EBC manual. To keep the set-up discussion simple here, only the DIP switch method will be
discussed. Refer to the EBC manual for the complete use of NetEdit3.
It is recommended to use the DIP switch to set the Module ID because the DIP switch is simple
to set, and the Module ID can be determined by looking at the physical module, without
reference to a software utility.
The DIP switch can be used to set the Module ID to a number from 1-63. Do not use Module
ID 0 for communication.
If the DIP switch is set to a number greater than 0, the software utilities are disabled from
setting the Module ID. Software utilities will only allow changes to the Module ID if the DIP
switch setting is 0 (all switches OFF).
NOTE: The DIP switch settings are read at powerup only. The power must be cycled each time the DIP
switches are changed.
Setting the Module ID with the DIP switches is identical to setting the DIP switches on the
H2-ERM(100) module. Refer to page 4-19 in this chapter.
Insert the EBC Module
Once the Module ID DIP switches are set, insert the module in the CPU slot of any DL205
base.
Insert H2-EBC in CPU slot