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10 OUTLINE OF SCANNER SETTINGS FOR SETTING UP COMBOX-NET.EIP AND EtherNet/IP
Only the IP address is set to the COMBOX-NET.EIP itself. Nothing else is set. Set the content of the EDS file on the
scanner.
The following briefly describes how to set the content of the EDS file as the setup method differs according to the
connection setup software provided with the connected scanner.
For details on the setup method, refer to the Operation Manual of the connected scanner.
Setup procedure
➊ Registering the adapter device
Register the COMBOX-NET.EIP to connect via EtherNet/IP to the connection setup software.
The EDS file is needed for registration.
➋ Creating variables that are used on the network
On the scanner, the tags (I/O data) that are exchanged on the network are defined as variable names or physical
addresses.
Create the variables that are used on the network when the data to exchange is variables.
Variables need not be created when the data to exchange is physical addresses.
➌ Registering tags (I/O data)
Set up the size and type (input, output, integer, etc.) of the tags and assignments with the variables.
➍ Setting the connection
Perform this setting to assure communication in which data is exchanged over EtherNet/IP.
When the registered COMBOX-NET.EIP is imported, the content written to the EDS file is reflected in the connection.
However, change the data update cycle (RPI), as necessary.
Link scanner tags with the IP address, node setting and the COMBOX-NET.EIP tag.
Also, change the size and type (input, output, integer etc.) settings of the tags.
➎ Transferring the connection settings to the scanner
Using the data transfer software provided with the connection setup software, transfer the connection settings to the
scanner.
➏ Checking operation
Check that the scanner is communicating with COMBOX-NET.EIP.
When the program for checking communications is necessary, transfer it to the scanner beforehand.
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