GE 90-30 PLC - Manual (Page 12)

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1-4 TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual – August 1997 GFK-1084B
The PC Software Loader
The PC Software Loader is a separate software utility which updates the communications
software stored in “flash” memory in the Ethernet Interface. This utility is supplied with
any updates to the Ethernet Interface software.
How to Make the System Work
There are only a few simple tasks required to get your Ethernet Communications System
working. These tasks are addressed in detail later in this manual.
1. Install the Ethernet Interface into the Series 90-30 baseplate and connect it to the
network.
2. Configure the Ethernet Interface using Logicmaster 90 Configuration software or
CIMPLICITY Control.
3. Power up the Series 90-30 PLC, store the configuration, and power-up the PLC again.
4. Add COMMREQ functions in your ladder program if you need client capability.
The figure below illustrates these tasks:
Fully
Power–up PLC again
Interface
Operational
Optional if client capability is needed
Connect Interface
to Network
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Install
Ethernet Interface
User supplied
Use Configuration
interface
package to create
Use programmer
* your Series 90–70 PLC
communications from
COMMREQs to initiate
package to program
Programming/Configuration software
Series 90–30
*
compatible
IBM PC
PLC
Install
Power–up PLC
Programming/Configuration software
Interface in PLC
Figure 1-2. The Main Tasks for Installing the Ethernet Interface