7.EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure
7. EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure
This section describes the procedures for connecting the X-gateway and the Controller via
EtherNet/IP. The procedure for setting up the Controller in this guide is based on the factory
default settings. Refer to Section 8. Initialization Method for information on how to initialize the
Controller.
7.1. Work Flow
Take the following steps to connect the X-gateway and the Controller via EtherNet/IP and to
operate tag data links.
Set up the HMS X-gateway.
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7.2.1. Hardware Settings
Set the hardware switches on the X-gateway and
connect the cables.
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7.2.2. Parameter Settings
Set parameters for the X-gateway.
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7.3.1. IP Address Settings
Start Sysmac Studio and set the IP address of the
Controller.
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7.3.2. Installing the EDS File
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7.3.3. Registering the Target Device
Register the target device.
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7.3.4. Setting Global Variables
Set global variables to use as tags for tag data links.
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7.3.5. Registering Tags
Register tags and tag sets.
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7.3.6. Setting Connections
Set connections to associate the target variables
with the originator variables.
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7.3.7. Transferring the Project Data
Place Sysmac Studio online and transfer the
connection settings and project data to the
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