Chapter 7: ethernet communication (xl6e only) – Horner APG XL6 OCS User Manual
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CHAPTER 7: ETHERNET COMMUNICATION (XL6E ONLY)
Note: Xl6e Models namely HE-XL1Ex / HEXT351Cxxx support onboard / built in Ethernet port. It provides
advanced Ethernet Communication capabilities.
7.1
Ethernet Module Protocols and Features
The following table describes the Ethernet Module Protocols and features supported by XL6e.
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 8.7 with upgrade or later (for configuration).
2. XL6e 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
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