Preparation; Cabling; Mechanical Tools And Equipment; System Requirements - HMS Networks Anybus Communicator User Manual

Preparation

4. Preparation

4.1. Cabling

Have the following cables available:
• Ethernet cable for configuration
• Ethernet cable x 2 for connecting to the networks
• Power cable

4.2. Mechanical Tools and Equipment

Have the following tools available:
• Flat-head screwdriver, size 5.5 mm
Needed when removing the Communicator from DIN-rail.

4.3. System Requirements

4.3.1. Supported Operating Systems

Operating System
Windows 7 SP1, 32-bit
Windows 7 SP1, 64-bit
Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 11 64-bit

4.3.2. Supported Web Browsers

The Communicator built-in web interface can be accessed from the following standard web browsers.
• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox

4.4. HMS Software Applications

Download the software installation files and user documentation from www.anybus.com/support.
HMS IPconfig
NOTE
As an alternative, you can set a static IP address within the same IP address range as the
Communicator IP address on the computer accessing the Communicator built-in web interface.
NOTE
HMS IPconfig is only available for Windows.

4.5. Third-Party Software Applications

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel, or equivalent software application that supports the Office Open XML Workbook (xlsx) file
format. Needed to open and read the Event log file.
SCM-1202-218 Version 1.0
Description
Windows 7 32-bit with Service Pack 1
Windows 7 64-bit with Service Pack 1
Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 11 64-bit
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