Q15: If I forget the network settings of the EIP-2000 module, besides restoring the original factory settings, is there any other solution? ........................... 17 Q16: When I cannot use the EIP-2000 Utility to scan the button, how can I configure or test the connection of the EIP-2000 module? ............................18...
Q1:How to connect to the Allen-Bradley PLC? A1:It is tested and confirmed that the EIP-2000 can be connected to the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Logix 5563 through the 1756-ENBT ControlLogix EtherNet/IP Module successfully. The configuration software is RSLogix 5000. Please follow the steps below: 1.
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3. Create a new module in the “Ethernet” item. Figure 1-3. Create a new module. 4. Select the “ETHERNET-MODULE” below “Communications” in the Select Module window.
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5. Configure the new module parameters. The I/O length of new module must be the same with the length of EIP-2000 I/O data. The data assembly please refer to Table 1-1 and the instance ID please refer to Table 1-2.
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Byte: AI representation Assembly Byte: Select AI channel to be short Byte: CJC switch Byte: CJC increment ~ 21 Byte:CJC Offset Table 1-2. Instance ID table of EIP-2000 Implicit Message Information of EIP-2000 Instance Instance ID Data length Input(T->O) (101) Depends on modules.
Q2:How to use EDS file of EIP-2000 series? A2:EDS file is a convenient way to make the connection between EtherNet/IP Scanner and Adapter. All the EIP-2000 series EDS file can be download on our website: http://www.icpdas.com/products/Remote_IO/can_bus/EtherNet_IP_series.htm We provide the connection steps of Hilscher CIFX 50-RE with EIP-2055 EDS file. The configuration software is SYNCON.net.
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3. Click “Network” and select “Import Device Descriptions”. Figure2-3 Import Device Descriptions 4. To select the EDS file you download on our website of CD. Figure2-4 Select EDS file 5. To find the “EIP-2055 EDS V1.1” item below “EtherNet/IP -> Slave”, and drag the “EIP-2055 EDS V1.1”...
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6. To configure CIFX RE/EIM and EIP-2055 in the same network area. Figure2-6 Network Settings 7. Right click the CIFX_RE/EIM and click “Download”. Figure2-7 Download configurations.
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8. Right click the CIFX_RE/EIM again and click “Start Communication”. Figure2-8 Start Communication 9. The communication is complete. You can observe the I/O status on the Diagnostic window. Figure2-9 I/O status observation...
A3: Please follow these tips to solve the problem. (1) Disable your anti-virus and the firewall. (2) Connect to your EIP-2000 directly with an Ethernet cable. (3) Disable ALL your Wi-Fi adapter and another Ethernet adapter that doesn’t connect with your EIP-2000.
Q5: If I forget the IP address of the EIP-2000 modules, how do I search them? A5: Users can return to the factory default. Please select to the FW mode then reboot. Connect to the EIP module with Ethernet cable directly. The EIP-2000 module factory default value is...
Q8: How to find the compatible FW for EIP-2000 modules? A8: Refer to “ Download Center ” -> “ FirmWare ” list and find the compatible FW. Warning: If you download the incompatible FW to the module, it may occur something uncertain error.
This description file is called EDS (Electronic Data Sheet: electronic data files). It can be connected with EtherNet/IP devices of other brands through EDS files. Q11: Where can I download the EDS file of EIP-2000? A11: On the module page, click Download Center->Firmware, and select the EDS file of the module.
(2). After the input is completed, it will display which IPs are currently on the PC. If there are multiple IPs on the PC, first reserve the same network domain as the EIP-2000 series to set the EIP-2000 series equipment.
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(4). After removing the different network domains, you can use EIP-2000 Utility to configure the device.
Q15: If I forget the network settings of the EIP-2000 module, besides restoring the original factory settings, is there any other solution? A15:You can find the EIP-2000 module through Wireshark, and connect the module directly through EIP-2000 Utility v330 or a newer version of Utility.
Q16: When I cannot use the EIP-2000 Utility to scan the button, how can I configure or test the connection of the EIP-2000 module? A16:After the EIP-2000 Utility v330 version, the function of direct connection to the EIP-2000 module will be provided. Users can directly input the IP address of the EIP-2000 module for setting and connection testing, without closing the firewall and Antivirus software to scan the connection information of the EIP-2000 module.
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(3) The external resistor is wired between VIx and AGND. (4) The current can be observed by the Utility.
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