Setting Up Ethernet - Omron FQ - SHORTMANUAL V1 Manual

2-4 Setting Up Ethernet

Connecting to Sensors from the Touch Finder
When the Sensor is used with a Touch Finder, IP addresses are automatically assigned. No settings are
required to use Ethernet.
However, if a Sensor or Touch Finder is connected to a network where a PLC or computer is already
connected, the Ethernet must be set to be compatible with the existing network.
• Sensor
(Setup Mode) − [Sensor settings] − [Ethernet]
1
Set [Auto connection] to [OFF].
2
Set the IP address and subnet mask according to the network settings.
• Touch Finder
(Setup Mode) − [TF settings] − [Ethernet]
1
Set the IP address and subnet mask according to the network settings.
Connecting to Sensors from a Computer Using the PC Tool
When connecting the Sensor directly to a computer using an Ethernet Cable, set the network settings on the
computer as given below. Setting a fixed IP address is not required if there is a hub between the computer and
Sensor and a DHCP server is used.
The following procedure is for Windows XP.
1
Select [Control Panel] from the Windows Start Menu.
2
Click [Network and Internet Connections] in the control
panel and then double-click [Network Connections].
3
Right-click the [Local Area Connection] Icon and select
[Properties].
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