Siemens SIMATIC ET 200pro - Description; 1.1 Overview

The ET 200pro EtherNet/IP module
3.2 Operation
ET 200pro distributed I/O EtherNet/IP interface module
Manual, 03/2016, A5E32861915-AB
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3.2
Operation
The ET 200pro EtherNet/IP interface module is capable of operating out of the box in
Automatic Configuration mode without any special configuration software. Automatic
Configuration mode is the default mode.
However, to take full advantage of advanced diagnostics and features, you can operate in
User-configured mode by using the EIP ET200 Configuration Tool software.
You can access the Configuration Tool software and associated User Reference Guide in
one of two places:
● on the companion disk that shipped with your ET 200pro EtherNet/IP interface module
● on the Siemens Industry Online Support website
(https://support.automation.siemens.com/cs/?lc=en-US)
Automatic Configuration mode
When operating in Automatic Configuration mode, the ET 200pro EtherNet/IP module
configures its I/O sizes, I/O module parameterization data, and configuration data according
to the combination of ET 200pro modules present at power-up or reset. In Automatic
Configuration mode:
● Electronic module parameter data cannot be specified. The modules use the default
parameters. You must make certain that the default parameters for the modules satisfy
your application requirements.
● I/O configuration cannot be verified. The ET 200pro EtherNet/IP module verifies the
configuration by examining I/O sizes.
Note that the ET 200pro EtherNet/IP module is unable to differentiate modules of similar
configuration types (for example, a 2 A discrete output module as compared to a 0.5 A
discrete output module):
● The I/O data format is defined by the combination of modules installed.
● I/O module grouping is enabled.
● The I/O status byte is enabled.
Note
Motor starters require User
-configured mode.