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EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure
7. EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure
This section describes the procedures for connecting PLC and Sensor Controller on the
EtherNet/IP network.
The explanations of procedures for setting up PLC and Sensor Controller given in this
document are based on the factory default settings.
For the initialization, refer to Section 8. Initialization Method.
7.1. Work Flow
Take the following steps to operate tag data links by connecting PLC and Sensor Controller
via EtherNet/IP.
7.2. Sensor Controller Setup
Set up Sensor Controller.
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Connect cables and others to Sensor Controller.
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7.2.2. Parameter Settings
Set the parameters for Sensor Controller.
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7.3.1. Hardware Settings
Set the hardware switches on EtherNet/IP Unit and
wire the network.
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7.3.2. Starting CX-Programmer and
Connecting Online with PLC
Start CX-Programmer and connect online with
PLC.
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7.3.3. Creating the I/O Table and
Setting the IP Address
Create the I/O table and set the IP address of PLC.
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Set the EtherNet/IP tag data links.
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7.4.1. Starting Network Configurator
and Connecting Online with
PLC
Start Network Configurator and connect online with
PLC.
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7.4.2. Uploading the Network
Configuration
Upload the network configuration.
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7.4.3. Setting the Tags
Register tags for input (consume) and output
(produce).
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