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I/O extension box
The Inspector PIM60 can be connected to an I/O extension box that increases the number
of digital inputs and outputs. The I/O Extension box is available as an accessory from SICK.
This section covers how the I/O extension box is connected to the Inspector, and how it is
configured.
The following basic steps are required to use the I/O extension box with the Inspector. Details
about the steps are found in the subsequent sections.
1. Connect the I/O extension box to the network.
2. Configure the IP address of the I/O extension box to match the settings of the network,
and the Inspector.
3. Enter the IP address of the I/O extension box in the SOPAS Single Device application.
4. Activate the inputs and/or outputs on the I/O extension box depending on the application.
Note
The SOPAS Single Device application should be closed or set to offline when the power to the
I/O box is disconnected. The I/O extension box needs to be restarted if the IP address is
changed or if the connections to the inputs and outputs on the box are changed.
2.1 Physical network connection
To minimize network latency, it is recommended that the I/O extension box is connected
directly to the Inspector. The I/O box has a network switch so that a PC running SOPAS Single
Device can be connected via the I/O box.
InspectorI/O Extension box
PC with SOPAS
Single Device
Figure 2.1 Physical network connection
2.2 Configuration of the IP address on the I/O extension box
This section briefly describes how to configure the I/O extension box for operation with the
Inspector. For details, please refer to the user manual delivered with the I/O extension box.
The IP address of the I/O extension box must be compatible with the addresses of the Inspect-
or and of the PC. For details of how to set and view the IP address of the Inspector, please
refer to the Operating Instructions for Inspector PIM60.
The following is an example of how the IP addresses can be configured for the Inspector, the
I/O box and the PC.
PCI/O Extension BoxInspector PIM60
192.168.1.30192.168.1.3192.168.1.110
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