Figure 2: Ethernet Connections - OEM BL2500 User Manual

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Netmask = 255.0.0.0

Default gateway = 192.168.1.1

If you want to change the default values, go to section 6.1.4 for instructions how to change the

configuration of the Target PLC. The following instructions will guide you on how to connect the Target

PLC to the Workbench using TCP/IP.

There are two ways of connecting the Target PLC to your PC via Ethernet (see Figure 2):

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Using a crossover Ethernet cable (provided in the

the Target PLC to your PC; or,

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If your PC is currently connected to an Ethernet hub, use a straight-through Ethernet cable (not

provided in the

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from the hub.

When your PC is connected directly to the BL2500 via an Ethernet connection, you need to set (or

change) the TCP/IP parameters of your computer in order to establish a proper connection with the

BL2500. If you require changing the TCP/IP configuration of the BL2500, go to section 6.1.4 for

instructions how to change the configuration of the Target PLC.

To configure your PC with an IP address and netmask suitable for establishing a TCP/IP connection with

a pre-configured BL2500 Target PLC, follow these instructions (you might need Administrator privileges

to perform these steps):

1. Go to Control Panel (Start button → Settings → Control Panel) and

start Network Connections.

2. Select Local Area Connection and choose Properties (File menu →

Properties).

3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and press Properties button.

4. Click on Use the following IP Address and fill in the following fields:

5. Press OK button to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Press OK button to

close the Local Area Connection Properties and to update the new TCP/IP values.

6. To verify the communication between your PC and the BL2500 use the ping command. Open a

Command Prompt window (Start button → Programs → Accessories → Command Prompt) and

type

C:\ping 192.168.1.100

The command output should display the replies from the Target PLC.

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PLC Application Kit) to establish an Ethernet connection to the BL2500