HORNER XL4 - Ethernet Communication; Ethernet Communication Overview and Supported Protocols; Ethernet Module Protocols and Features Details

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CHAPTER 12: ETHERNET COMMUNICATION
12.1 Ethernet Overview
The XL4/XL4 Prime controller supports the following:
1. Downloadable Protocols
a. Modbus Client
2. ETN300 Protocols
a. ICMP (Ping)
b. EGD
c. Modbus Slave
d. Ethernet I/P
e. FTP
f. ASCII over TCP/IP
3. Supports a maximum of 4 WebMI simultaneous connections
4. Ethernet SmartRail
12.2 Ethernet Module Protocols and Features
The following table describes the Ethernet Module Protocols and features supported by the
Ethernet port on the XL4/XL4 Prime.
Protocol / Feature
Protocol / Feature Description
ICMP (Ping)
Internet Control Message Protocol
EGD
Ethernet Global Data
SRTP Slave (90-30 Service
Request)
Service Request Transfer Protocol
CsCAN TCP Server
Horner APG CsCAN over Ethernet (for Cscape to OCS programming)
Modbus Slave
Modbus over Ethernet
Ethernet / IP
ODVA CIP over Ethernet
FTP (File Server)
File Transfer Protocol
HTTP (Web Server)
HyperText Transfer Protocol (Web Server)
ASCII over TCP/IP
ASCII Data over Ethernet
NTP Protocol
Network Time Protocol (Obtain clock from web-based server)
Table 12.1 – Ethernet Module Protocols and Feature
12.3 Ethernet System Requirements
Full Ethernet functionality requires:
1. PC running Cscape Programming Software Version 9.3 SP3 or later (for configuration).
2. XL4/XL4 Prime controller with onboard Ethernet port.