FEC DSP1500 Main Unit - Manual (Page 109)

enFORCE DSP1500 Main Unit Hardware Manual
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Chapter 5: Control Interfaces
5.11.2 User Console Software Settings
The Anybus board is set up by sending a Fieldbus Configuration File (*.dspfcf) containing
initialization messages from the Main Unit to the board during power up. This string of data
initializes different characteristics required for the board to communicate over the Ethernet-I/P
network. In this string are messages which set the length of I/O data as well as other messages.
Since the board is only initialized during power-up, the Main Unit MUST have the power
cycled OFF/ON after the “dspfcf” file is downloaded.
To download the dspfcf file, select “Field Bus Setup” from the “Main” pull down menu. Select the
appropriate “Bus Type” and click “Browse” to locate the correct dspfcf file. After the file has been
selected, click “download” to send the file data to the Anybus board.
If no file exists (or if the settings need to be changed), after the Bus Type has been selected,
click on the Setup Tab.
In NETWORK SETUP, input all of the IP settings required by the host PLC. In I/O SETUP, select
the “Input Data Length” and “Output Data Length” as required by you application. Data lengths
MUST MATCH the PLC’s same I/O length setup otherwise connection will not be possible.
The Ethernet-I/P interface also has the ability to transfer message data. Set the MESSAGE
INPUT (DSP1500 to PLC) settings according to the PLC settings. MESSAGE OUTPUT is
currently not used. Refer to Page 5-75 for message setup information.