Preparations for Initial Start-up
MCS100FT · Operating Instructions · 8011893 V2-1 · © SICK AG 25
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3.6 Ethernet interface
Fig. 7 Ethernet port on the rear of the operator panel
● Plug: RJ 45
● Type: TCP/IP peer-to-peer
● Transmission parameter: 10 Mbit/s half-duplex
● Addresses (The IP address must be unique):
– IP address of the SCU: See label at the Ethernet port.
– IP addresses and the addresses of the SCU and MCS100FT subnet masks:
See SOPAS ET (
p. 14, §2.4.1).
To change addresses:
(Note: The unit (MCS100FT, FID-100FT or SCU) and the PC to be connected must be in
the same network segment)
a) Start SOPAS ET.
b) “Network Scan Assistant”.
c) “Network Configuration”.
d) “Auto IP configuration” (“Enable AutoIP” must be clicked).
e) “Search”.
f) Click the desired device.
g) “Edit”.
When the MCS100FT is operated using Ethernet, there is the risk of undesired
access to the MCS100FT via the Ethernet (“hacking”).
Only operate the MCS100FT with firewall protection.
Ethernet port
Socket: LAN1
Let SICK Customer Service connect the Ethernet cable in the system cabinet of
the MCS100FT.
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