Delta RMC101 - Manual (Page 299)

Ethernet 5.2
Communications 5-49
Sockets to Access the RMC ENET for details.
Note: The RMC ENET does not support any of the native protocols built into Windows. That is,
the RMC does not support Web browsers, FTP, e-mail, and browsing through Network
Neighborhood.
Configuring the RMC Ethernet Module
Setting up the RMC Ethernet module requires entering only a few TCP/IP parameters:
configuration type, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. See RMC Ethernet IP
Address Setup for details on entering these values. Users who have set up networks before will
find it straight-forward to select these values. First-time TCP/IP users will need to read the
following topics for suggestions on values to use:
• Understanding IP Addressing
• Setting up an Isolated TCP/IP Control Network
Note: It is not necessary to select the application protocol or device with which you will be
communicating. The RMC will automatically respond to all supported devices.
Ethernet Module LEDs
LAN LED
The LAN LED indicates when network traffic is being sent or received:
• Off: The Ethernet link is down or there is no current activity on the network.
• Flashing Green: The Ethernet link is up and send or receive activity has been detected.
LINK LED
The LINK LED indicates whether the physical Ethernet link is up or down.
• Off: The Ethernet link is down.
• Steady Green: The Ethernet link is up.
5.2.2 Using the RMC ENET with Programmable Controllers
Ethernet Compatibility
It is important to understand that the RMC ENET module will not be able to communicate with
every device designated as communicating via Ethernet and TCP/IP. These two sets of
standards—Ethernet and TCP/IP—specify the electrical specifications and routing protocols, but
do not specify the content or format of the data that is transmitted. The data format is called the
Application Protocol. For a complete list and diagram of protocols supported by the RMC Ethernet
module, see RMC Ethernet Protocols.
This issue is closely analogous to serial ports. Two devices must agree on signal levels, baud
rate, and data, stop, and parity bits. However, these serial devices still cannot communicate if