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Provides an overview of the Industrial Ethernet interface on the EA3600 adapter.
Lists the available EA3600 Network Connection configurations and their descriptions.
Outlines the topics covered in each chapter of the product reference guide.
Explains the formatting and typographical conventions used throughout the document.
Lists related manuals and software resources for the EA3600.
Provides contact details and procedures for obtaining customer support.
Details how to perform the initial setup and configuration of the EA3600 adapter.
Lists the essential components required for initial setup and development.
Explains the factory default configuration and current status indicators of the EA3600.
Describes the function and operation of the EA3600's reset button for restoring factory defaults.
Details the meaning of different LED states and their indication of the EA3600's status.
Provides step-by-step instructions for physically connecting the EA3600 to a network and scanner.
Explains how to connect the EA3600 using an auxiliary 24V DC power source.
Guides users on configuring the EA3600 using the Zebra Industrial Ethernet Configuration Utility.
Explains how to verify barcode scanning functionality using the configuration utility's status log.
Provides step-by-step instructions for updating the EA3600's firmware.
Details how to mount the EA3600 on a DIN rail or a flat surface.
Provides an overview of the Industrial Ethernet (IE) interface functionality.
Lists the standard Industrial Ethernet protocols (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP) supported by the EA3600.
Explains how to select and configure the active Industrial Ethernet protocol for the EA3600.
Guides on configuring the IP address for communication via Ethernet, using DHCP or static methods.
Describes the contents of the developer files zip package, including sample applications and logic.
Details the device definition files (EDS, GSDML) required for integration with PLC software.
Provides sample applications to aid in initial development and testing.
Offers exported components for use in Rockwell and Siemens development environments.
Details the I/O data exchanged between the EA3600 and the controller, including input and output data.
Explains the input data parameters received from the EA3600, such as Status Register and Barcode Type.
Details the bit assignments for the Status Register in barcode input data, indicating transfer status.
Explains the output data parameters sent to the EA3600 for control, including Control Register and ACK Counter.
Details the bit assignments for the Control Register, used for controlling barcode transfer modes.
Explains the standardized mechanism for transferring barcode data from the EA3600 to any controller.
Describes the three modes of barcode transfer: Basic, Handshake, and Fragmentation, for data integrity and size.
Details the Basic Mode transfer where data is sent without controller verification, overwriting previous data.
Explains Handshake Mode, which adds data integrity via controller acknowledgment before data is overwritten.
Describes how to transfer large barcodes that exceed buffer limits by breaking them into multiple blocks.
Explains how to obtain the scanner trigger button state using the Trigger State status bit.
Lists various barcode types and their corresponding SSI IDs for identification.
Details how to send user interface actions, like beeps or LED flashes, to the scanner.
Provides detailed information on using PROFINET communications with the EA3600 adapter.
Describes the EA3600's PROFINET-IO Device functionality, conformance class, and profile support.
Explains the GSDML file's role in describing EA3600 capabilities for PROFINET controller configuration.
Covers PROFINET interface support for I&M record functions providing device information.
Details the single I/O module used for PROFINET barcode data transfer and status.
Guides on setting up PROFINET communications with Siemens S7 controllers using TIA Portal.
Step-by-step process to add the EA3600 to the controller's I/O configuration within TIA Portal.
Explains how input and output data is automatically mapped in the controller's I/O system based on GSDML information.
Details how to set the PROFINET device name for controller identification and communication purposes.
Information on PROFINET sample applications and function blocks located in the developer zip file.
Covers I/O assemblies, connections, and configuring Rockwell Automation ControlLogix communication.
Describes the EA3600's EtherNet/IP CIP Adapter functionality, generic device profile, and RPI values.
Explains the EDS file's role in describing EA3600 capabilities for EtherNet/IP configuration.
Lists the CIP objects supported by the EtherNet/IP interface, such as TCP/IP and Identity objects.
Details the Assembly objects (Status/Barcode Data, Control) used for barcode data transfer and handshaking.
Explains the Exclusive Owner I/O connection used for transferring barcode data.
Guides on setting up communication with Rockwell ControlLogix systems.
Steps to configure using the EDS file within RSLogix for ControlLogix versions.
Instructions to register the EA3600 EDS file with RSLogix for module configuration.
Step-by-step process to add the EA3600 to the PLC's I/O configuration in RSLogix.
Explains the tags automatically created for PLC logic to interact with EA3600 I/O data.
Describes the alternative configuration method using a Generic EtherNet/IP Module.
Details on installing and using the EA3600 Add On Profile for easier development.
Provides information on using the Modbus TCP interface for transferring barcode data.
Describes the EA3600's Modbus TCP server/slave functionality for I/O connections.
Specifies the required Unit Identifier setting (1) for all Modbus TCP requests.
Lists the Modbus TCP function codes (Read/Write Registers) supported by the EA3600.
Details register mapping for parameters and data used in barcode transfer.
Maps registers for device identity, serial number, and firmware revision.
Maps registers holding the status of barcode transfer and the barcode data itself.
Maps registers used for handshake control and UI actions during barcode transfer.
Explains the process of transferring barcode data using Modbus TCP, including modes.
Discusses register command sequences required for typical Modbus TCP barcode transfers.
Provides information for obtaining barcode data from the EA3600 via standard TCP/IP transfers.
Explains how to determine available EA3600 devices on the network using UDP broadcast packets.
Details the packet protocol, source/destination addresses, and payload for finding devices.
Describes the packet protocol and payload for receiving device data via UDP or TCP.
Explains how barcode data is sent via TCP packets to a connected client on a specified port.
Demonstrates a sample application for TCP/IP communication, including finding and connecting to devices.
Provides notes on the functionality of UI elements within the TCP/IP sample application.
Covers barcodes that can be used to program specific settings on the EA3600 with a scanner.
Explains how to program EA3600 settings using specific barcodes and required scanner firmware.
Details how to enable or disable parameter pass-through on the scanner via barcodes.
Instructions for programming the EA3600's Industrial Ethernet Protocol setting (Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP).
How to enable or disable the transmission of length and code type bytes over TCP/IP.
Lists other EA3600 settings programmable via unique barcodes, like DHCP Timeout and IP Address.
Provides a table of common issues and their corresponding potential issues and solutions for the EA3600.
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