Using the rmc enet with rmcwin, 4 ethernet setup topics, Rmc ethernet ip address setup – Delta RMC101 User Manual
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Ethernet 5.2
Communications
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• Using the SoftPLC with the RMC ENET
5.2.3 Using the RMC ENET with RMCWin
RMCWin 2.0 and newer can communicate directly with the RMC ENET module over Ethernet.
This requires RMC ENET firmware dated 20010523 or later.
The following topics relate to getting RMCWin to connect to an RMC ENET:
• Connecting RMCWin to an RMC
• Communication Drivers: TCP/IP Direct to RMC-ENET
• RMC Ethernet IP Address Setup
5.2.4 Ethernet Setup Topics
5.2.4.1 RMC Ethernet IP Address Setup
Note:
This section assumes you have read and understood the Understanding IP Addressing
topic. That topic describes the meaning of the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway
parameters on this screen.
Each RMC ENET has three basic settings needed for TCP/IP communication to work: the IP
address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway. The RMC ENET module allows these to be
set manually or dynamically using BOOTP or DHCP. Manual configuration is recommended
because the benefits of BOOTP are negligible with the RMC, and DHCP defaults to leasing an IP
address. Leasing an IP address is not acceptable for industrial systems, because when the lease
expires, the device will no longer be able to communicate.
There are two ways to change the TCP/IP settings in the RMC ENET module.
The first method requires an Ethernet adapter in your PC, and requires that the RMC be on the
same network as your PC. Notice that the RMC ENET it not required to have valid TCP/IP
settings. Therefore, you can configure and set up your RMC ENET module without ever using the
serial port!
The second method requires first establishing a connection to the RMC module. Therefore, it
requires either using the serial port or already having valid TCP/IP settings in the RMC ENET. It
should be used when you do not have an Ethernet adapter in your PC, you are already
connected to the RMC ENET module, or the RMC you want to configure is not on the same
network as your PC.
To set up the RMC ENET TCP/IP settings over Ethernet:
1. Start RMCWin.
2. On the Tool menu, click Options.
3. Click the Communication tab.