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Chapter 7: ethernet communication – Horner APG XL4 OCS User Manual

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MAN0964-01-EN

CH.7

June 29, 2012

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CHAPTER 7: ETHERNET COMMUNICATION


7.1

Ethernet Module Protocols and Features


The following table describes the Ethernet Module Protocols and features supported by XL4.

Protocol / Feature

Protocol / Feature Description

ICMP Ping

Internet Control Message Protocol

EGD (Peer)

GE Fanuc Ethernet Global Data

SRTP Server

GE Fanuc Service Request Transfer Protocol

CsCAN TCP Server

Horner APG CsCAN over Ethernet

Modbus TCP Slave

Modbus over Ethernet

Ethernet / IP Server

ODVA CIP over Ethernet

FTP Server

File Transfer Protocol

HTTP Server

HyperText Transfer Protocol (Web Server)


7.2

Ethernet System Requirements


Full Ethernet functionality requires:

1. PC running Cscape Programming Software Version 9.3 SP3 or later (for configuration).
2. XL4 controller with onboard Ethernet port.
3. FTP & HTTP protocols.


7.3

Ethernet Module Specifications

Speeds

10 BaseT Ethernet (10-Mbps)
100 BaseTx Fast Ethernet (100-Mbps)

Modes

Half or Full Duplex

Auto-Negotiation

Both 10/100-Mbps and Half/Full Duplex

Connector Type

Shielded RJ-45

Cable Type
(Recommended)

CAT5 (or better) UTP

Port

Auto MDI/MDI-X (Auto Crossover)


7.4

Ethernet Module Configuration


Note: The following configuration is required for all applications regardless of the protocols used.
Additional configuration procedures must be performed for each protocol used.

To configure the Ethernet Module, use Cscape Programming Software to perform the following steps

1.

On the main Cscape screen, select the Controller menu and its I/O Configure sub-menu to
open the I/O Configuration dialog (Figure 7.1)

2.

If configuring a different OCS Model than the one shown in the I/O Configuration dialog, click
on the topmost Config button, select the desired OCS Model, and then click OK