EtherNet/IP Interface 5 - 3
I/O Connections
The EtherNet/IP interface supports a single I/O connection that is used to transfer barcode data received from the
scanner by the EA3600 to the controller. See Transferring Barcode Data from the EA3600 on page 5-15 for the
complete details of the barcode transfer operation.
Exclusive Owner Connection
Trigger and Transport: Class 1, Cyclic
RPI Range: 10 - 1000 ms
O -> T
Connection Point: 150
Size: 6 bytes
Format: Assembly instance 150
T -> O
Connection Point: 100/101
Size: 500 bytes
Format: Assembly instance 100/101
Configuring Rockwell Automation ControlLogix Communication
Configuring Using EDS Profile (ControlLogix v. 20 and later)
When using ControlLogix version 20 and later, the EA3600 communications can be completely configured using
the EDS file in RSLogix.
Register the EA3600 EDS File
Before the communications to the EA3600 can be configured, the EDS file must be registered with RSLogix. This
only has to be done once.
To register the EDS file:
1. In the RSLogix menu, select Tools > EDS Hardware Installation Tool.
2. The EDS Wizard displays. Click Next.
3. Select the Register an EDS File radio button, and click Next.
4. Select the Register a Single File radio button.
5. Browse to the location of, and select the EA3600 EDS file.
6. Click Next.
7. The verification test results display. Click Next.
8. The Icon selection displays. Click Next.
9. The Summary displays. Click Next.
10. Click Finish.