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Anybus
Communicator
- EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP
USER MANUAL
SCM-1202-224
Version 1.2
Publication date 2024-08-21

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP USER MANUAL SCM-1202-224 Version 1.2 Publication date 2024-08-21...
  • Page 2 The information in this document shall therefore not be construed as a commitment on the part of HMS Networks and is subject to change without notice. HMS Networks makes no commitment to update or keep current the information in this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.5. Third-Party Software Applications ..................8 4.6. Software License Information ..................... 8 4.7. Support and Resources ...................... 8 5. About Anybus Communicator ....................9 5.1. EtherNet/IP Scanner Communication ................... 9 5.1.1. EtherNet/IP Scanner Building Blocks ................9 5.2. How the Communication Works ..................11 5.3.
  • Page 4 8. Communicator Configuration ....................33 8.1. Connect the Communicator ....................33 8.2. Access the Built-In Web Interface from HMS IPconfig ............. 34 8.3. Access the Built-In Web Interface from a Web Browser ............36 8.4. Communicator Built-In Web Interface Overview ..............37 8.5.
  • Page 5 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 12.1.1. I/O Data ....................... 75 12.1.2. Event Log ......................76 12.1.3. LED Status ......................77 12.2. Reset to Factory Settings ....................78 12.3. Firmware Upgrade Error Management ................80 12.4. Support ........................82 12.4.1.
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  • Page 7: Preface

    This document describes how to install and configure Anybus Communicator For additional documentation and software downloads, FAQs, troubleshooting guides and technical support, please visit www.hms-networks.com. 1.2. Document Conventions Lists Numbered lists indicate tasks that should be carried out in sequence:...

  • Page 8: Information Symbols

    Additional information which may facilitate installation and/or operation. Helpful advice and suggestions. 1.3. Trademarks ® Anybus is a registered trademark of HMS Networks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. 1.4. About the EtherCAT Terminology ® The EtherCAT Technology Group has changed the terminology for Master and Slave.

  • Page 9: Safety

    ® ™ Safety Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 2. Safety 2.1. Intended Use The intended use of this equipment is as a communication interface and gateway. The equipment receives and transmits data on various physical layers and connection types. If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

  • Page 10: Cybersecurity

    You find our Safety Advisories at www.hms-networks.com/cybersecurity/security-advisories. 3.3. How to Report a Vulnerability HMS Networks place the utmost importance on the security of our products and systems, however, despite all the measures we take, it cannot be excluded that vulnerabilities persist.

  • Page 11: Product Cybersecurity Context

    • Secure Boot: Security standard used to ensure that the Communicator boots using only software that is trusted by HMS Networks. • Signed firmware: HMS Networks delivers digitally signed firmware. Before the firmware file is imported into the Communicator, the firmware upgrade function performs a validation of the file, to ensure that is authentic.

  • Page 12: Purdue Model

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Product Cybersecurity Context 3.4.2. Purdue Model The Communicator is intended to be part of the process control network in Level 1 (E), to enable communication between PLCs or between a PLC and peripheral devices. Figure 1.

  • Page 13: Preparation

    4.4. HMS Software Applications Download the software installation files and user documentation from www.hms-networks.com. HMS IPconfig Use the software application HMS IPconfig and scan your network to discover and change the Communicator IP address and to access the Communicator built-in web interface. 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.

  • Page 14: Third-Party Software Applications

    For license agreements regarding the third-party software used in the Communicator, refer to the LICENSE.txt file(s) included in the Communicator firmware update package zip file. To download the Communicator firmware update package zip file, please visit www.hms-networks.com. Have the product article number available, to search for the product specific support web page. You find the product article number on the product cover.

  • Page 15: About Anybus Communicator

    ™ About Anybus Communicator Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 5. About Anybus Communicator 5.1. EtherNet/IP Scanner Communication 5.1.1. EtherNet/IP Scanner Building Blocks The following building blocks are used to describe the subnetwork communication. Adapter Figure 2. Adapters on a EtherNet/IP subnetwork An adapter represents a single EtherNet/IP device on the EtherNet/IP subnetwork.
  • Page 16 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP EtherNet/IP Scanner Communication Adapters and Connections Figure 3. Adapter with Connection To create the scan list, Adapters are added to the Ethernet/IP Scanner. Each Adapter has one Connection that is connected to one Assembly instance for each direction. In and Output data is sent and received over this single connection.

  • Page 17: How The Communication Works

    ® ™ How the Communication Works Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 5.2. How the Communication Works The Communicator enables communication, data exchange, between one or more adapter devices connected to a EtherNet/IP subnetwork and a controller device connected to a high level network. Figure 4.
  • Page 18 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP How the Communication Works Output Process Data Figure 6. Process data traffic from scanner to adapters Output data is sent from the high level network PLC to the Communicator, which forwards the data to the EtherNet/IP adapters via the subnetwork.

  • Page 19: How The Data Exchange Works

    ® ™ How the Data Exchange Works Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 5.3. How the Data Exchange Works Figure 7. The Communicator internal memory areas The data exchanged between the Communicator and the EtherNet/IP subnetwork subnetwork and the high level network resides in the Communicator internal memory buffer.

  • Page 20: Installation

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Installation 6. Installation 6.1. External Parts Figure 8. External parts Power connector EtherNet/IP (X2.1) port Security switch Label with LED designation EtherNet/IP (X2.2) port Factory reset button Status LEDs EtherCAT (X3.IN) port - Input M.

  • Page 21: Connector Port Guide

    ® ™ Connector Port Guide Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 6.2. Connector Port Guide Figure 9. Communicator connector ports Position Port Number Connector Type Port Usage Ethernet Configuration port X2.1 Ethernet EtherNet/IP network X2.2 Ethernet EtherNet/IP network X3.1 Ethernet EtherCAT network Input X3.2...

  • Page 22: Din Rail Mounting

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP DIN Rail Mounting 6.3. DIN Rail Mounting IMPORTANT The equipment must be electrically grounded through the DIN rail for EMC compliance. Make sure that the equipment is correctly mounted on the rail and that the rail is properly grounded. IMPORTANT To physically secure networks and equipment and to prevent unauthorized access, it is recommended to install the equipment in a locked environment.

  • Page 23: Connect To Ethercat Network

    ® ™ Connect to EtherCAT Network Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 6.4. Connect to EtherCAT Network Figure 11. Connect to EtherCAT network Procedure Connect the Communicator to your EtherCAT network. • Upper EtherCAT Connector is Input. • Lower EtherCAT Connector is Output. Ethernet RJ45 Connector Pinout Ethernet RJ45 Connector Description...

  • Page 24: Connect To Ethernet/Ip Network

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Connect to EtherNet/IP Network 6.5. Connect to EtherNet/IP Network Figure 12. Connect to EtherNet/IP network Procedure Connect the Communicator to your EtherNet/IP network. Ethernet RJ45 Connector Pinout Ethernet RJ45 Connector Description Not used Not used Not used Not used...

  • Page 25: Connect To Power

    ® ™ Connect to Power Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 6.6. Connect to Power CAUTION Ensure that the power supply is turned off before connecting it to the equipment. IMPORTANT Using the wrong type of power supply can damage the equipment. Ensure that the power supply is connected properly and of the recommended type.

  • Page 26: Security Switch

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Security Switch 6.7. Security Switch IMPORTANT After completing the configuration of the Communicator, lock the security switch to prevent unauthorized access to the Communicator built-in web interface. When the security switch is in its locked position, the Communicator built-in web interface cannot be accessed, and the Communicator cannot be configured using the built-in web interface.
  • Page 27 ® ™ Security Switch Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Security Switch Status LED Figure 15. Security switch locked status LED When the security switch is in its: • locked position, the security switch status LED turn solid green. • unlocked position, the security switch status LED is turned off. SCM-1202-224 Version 1.2 Page 21 of 84...

  • Page 28: Lock The Cables

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Lock the Cables 6.8. Lock the Cables Figure 16. Lock the cables To strain relieve the cables, place a cable tie in the holder and lock the cables. Page 22 of 84 SCM-1202-224 Version 1.2...

  • Page 29: Din Rail Demount

    ® ™ DIN Rail Demount Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 6.9. DIN Rail Demount Before You Begin IMPORTANT Be careful when removing the Communicator from the DIN-rail. If not removed properly, the DIN rail locking mechanism and the product cover can break. Have a flat-blade screwdriver, size 5.5 mm, available.
  • Page 30 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP DIN Rail Demount Hold the screwdriver in the DIN rail locking mechanism while you unhook the Communicator from the DIN rail. Figure 18. Unhook the Communicator Page 24 of 84 SCM-1202-224 Version 1.2...

  • Page 31: Configuration Quick Guide

    ® ™ Configuration Quick Guide Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 7. Configuration Quick Guide This section is intended to give you a brief overview of the tasks you need to perform to configure the Communicator. For detailed information, please refer to Communicator Configuration (page 33) 7.1.
  • Page 32 Change the IP address on the Communicator configuration port to one within the same IP address range as your PC. Use the software application HMS IPconfig to find the Communicator default IP address on your PC. Download the installation files and user documentation from www.hms-networks.com.
  • Page 33 - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Access the Communicator built-in web interface Open the Communicator built-in web interface in HMS IPconfig or enter the Communicator IP address in your web browser. The Communicator built-in web interface overview page opens in your browser.

  • Page 34: Setup New Configuration

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Setup New Configuration 7.2. Setup New Configuration Follow these steps to setup a new Communicator configuration. Subnetwork configuration On the Communication page: Enable DHCP or configure the IP settings manually. Add Adapters On the Adapters page: Add a adapter and configure the adapter Properties.
  • Page 35 ® ™ Setup New Configuration Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP High level network configuration On the EtherCAT page: Option if the PLC program requires a product file, ESI (EtherCAT SubDevice Information) file: Click ESI file to download the file. I/O Configuration The connection for each adapter is automatically mapped to the Communicator internal memory area.

  • Page 36: Plc Configuration

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP PLC Configuration 7.3. PLC Configuration In the Communicator built-in web interface: • Download ESI File Option if the PLC program requires an ESI (EtherCAT SubDevice Information) file. On the EtherCAT page: Download the ESI file to your PC. In the PLC program: Import product file Option if the PLC program requires an ESI (EtherCAT SubDevice Information) file.

  • Page 37: Verify Operation

    ® ™ Verify Operation Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 7.4. Verify Operation Apply the configuration When you have completed and verified the configuration, click Apply for the settings to take effect. Verify status and LED indications On the Home page: Monitor the Communicator, network and adapter status.
  • Page 38 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Verify Operation Verify and monitor communication In Diagnostics, use the: • I/O data page to monitor how the data flow between the EtherNet/IP Scanner side and the EtherCAT side, including any configured endian conversions. •...

  • Page 39: Communicator Configuration

    ® ™ Communicator Configuration Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 8. Communicator Configuration 8.1. Connect the Communicator Procedure Connect to EtherNet/IP Scanner network and EtherCAT network Connect the Communicator to the high level network. Connect the Communicator to the subnetwork. Connect to PC and Power Connect an Ethernet cable between the Communicator and your PC.

  • Page 40: Access The Built-In Web Interface From Hms Ipconfig

    To access the Communicator built-in web interface, ensure that Port 80 TCP is open in your Firewall. This applies to any Firewall between the web browser and the gateway. NOTE To access the Communicator built-in web interface from HMS IPconfig, ensure that Port 3250 UDP is open in your PC Windows Firewall. NOTE Ensure that the security switch is unlocked.
  • Page 41 ® ™ Access the Built-In Web Interface from HMS IPconfig Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP To open the Open web page built-in web interface, click Communicator. Result You are redirected to the Communicator built-in web interface Home page. SCM-1202-224 Version 1.2...

  • Page 42: Access The Built-In Web Interface From A Web Browser

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Access the Built-In Web Interface from a Web Browser 8.3. Access the Built-In Web Interface from a Web Browser Before You Begin NOTE The Communicator configuration port default IP address is 192.168.0.10. NOTE To access the Communicator built-in web interface, ensure that Port 80 TCP is open in your Firewall.

  • Page 43: Communicator Built-In Web Interface Overview

    ® ™ Communicator Built-In Web Interface Overview Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 8.4. Communicator Built-In Web Interface Overview Use the Communicator built-in web interface to configure, maintain and troubleshoot the Communicator. Figure 19. The Communicator built-in web interface Home page Menu item Description Home...

  • Page 44: Ethernet/Ip™ Scanner Communication Settings

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP EtherNet/IP™ Scanner Communication Settings 8.5. EtherNet/IP™ Scanner Communication Settings 8.5.1. To Use DHCP Server Figure 20. IP Settings, DHCP enabled By default, DHCP is disabled. To enable DHCP, select the DHCP enabled checkbox. The IP settings will be provided by the high level network DHCP server.

  • Page 45: To Configure Ip Settings Manually

    ® ™ EtherNet/IP™ Scanner Communication Settings Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 8.5.2. To Configure IP Settings Manually Figure 21. EtherNet/IP Scanner IP Settings, DCHP disabled Ensure that the DHCP enabled checkbox is deselected. Configure the IP settings. Setting Description IP address The EtherNet/IP Scanner network IP address in IPv4 dot-decimal notation Subnet mask...

  • Page 46: Naming The Host

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Adapters 8.5.3. Naming the Host Figure 22. EtherNet/IP Scanner, Communication page, IP Settings Hostname You can label the Communicator. • The maximum allowed length of the Hostname is 64 characters. • No symbol characters, punctuation characters, or whitespace are permitted. •...

  • Page 47: Add Generic Adapter

    ® ™ Adapters Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 8.6.3. Add Generic Adapter Before You Begin NOTE The maximum number of Adapters that can be added is 32. Procedure In the web-interface left sidebar menu, click Adapters. In the Add split button drop-down menu, select Add generic adapter. Figure 23.

  • Page 48: Add Adapter From Eds File

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Adapters 8.6.4. Add Adapter from EDS File You can use an eds file to import a preconfigured adapter type. Before You Begin NOTE The maximum number of Adapters that can be added is 32. Procedure In the web-interface left sidebar menu, click Adapters.
  • Page 49 ® ™ Adapters Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Import Messages Import Success Figure 27. Example, list with remarks about the import If the import succeeds but there are remarks, an Import success window appears. In the list you can view the settings that are fully supported or adjusted to work with Communicator and which settings that are not supported and must be set manually in the built-in Communicator interface.
  • Page 50 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Adapters Result Figure 29. Example, imported adapter The imported Adapter with Connection is added to the EtherNet/IP™ Scanner adapter list. Figure 30. Example, imported adapter typ added to the Add split button drop-down menu The imported adapter types is also added to the Add split button drop-down menu.

  • Page 51: Adapter Connection Settings

    ® ™ Adapters Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 8.6.5. Adapter Connection Settings Before You Begin NOTE The connection type is Point-to-Point. The adapter connection settings must be configured as defined in the adapter EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) for the adapter user documentation.
  • Page 52 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Adapters In the connection menu, configure the Connection settings as defined in the adapter device EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) file. Table 1. Adapter Connection settings Setting Value Description I/O Data Output (O -> T) Enter the data size to be transferred from the Originator (scanner) to the Target (adapter).

  • Page 53: Ethercat Settings

    ® ™ EtherCAT Settings Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 8.7. EtherCAT Settings There are no settings for EtherCAT, no configuration is needed. 8.7.1. Export Product ESI File Option for EtherCAT SubDevice. Option if the PLC program requires a product file, ESI (EtherCAT SubDevice Information) file to configure the EtherCAT PLC to use the Communicator Figure 32.

  • Page 54: I/O Configuration

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP I/O Configuration 8.8. I/O Configuration Figure 33. I/O configuration page On the I/O configuration page the data communication between the EtherNet/IP adapter devices and the EtherCAT network is mapped. The allocated I/O area is auto generated based on the EtherNet/IP adapter devices network adapter(s) configuration and how the settings on the EtherCAT page are configured.

  • Page 55: Map Area Object Order

    ® ™ I/O Configuration Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 8.8.1. Map Area Object Order To change the order of the objects in a map area, drag and drop the desired transaction to a new location. Objects can not share the same I/O area. Figure 34.

  • Page 56: Convert Between Big-Endian And Little-Endian

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP I/O Configuration 8.8.3. Convert Between Big-Endian and Little-Endian To convert between big-endian and little-endian you must reverse the byte order. Figure 35. I/O configuration page, Endian swap To reverse the byte order: In the web-interface left sidebar menu, click I/O configuration.

  • Page 57: Live List

    ® ™ I/O Configuration Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 8.8.4. Live List Figure 36. I/O configuration page, Live list enabled By default, Live list is disabled. About the Live List • When Live list is enabled, the first four bytes of process data on the EtherCAT network contain the live list. •...

  • Page 58: Data Exchange Control

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP I/O Configuration 8.8.5. Data Exchange Control Figure 37. I/O configuration, Data exchange control enabled By default Data exchange control is disabled. When Data exchange control is enabled, the first four bytes of process data on the EtherCAT network contain the data exchange control.

  • Page 59: Configuration Notes

    ® ™ Configuration Notes Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 8.9. Configuration Notes You can add notes to describe the Communicator configuration. 8.9.1. Add Configuration Note Procedure To open the Configuration Notes window, click on the comments icon Figure 38. Configuration note, comment icon To add a new configuration note, click Add.
  • Page 60 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Configuration Notes Write your configuration note and click accept Figure 40. Write a configuration note The configuration note is added to the list. To close the window, click close To save the configuration note, click Apply in the web-interface header, and follow the instructions. Page 54 of 84 SCM-1202-224 Version 1.2...

  • Page 61: View And Edit Configuration Notes

    ® ™ Configuration Notes Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 8.9.2. View and Edit Configuration Notes To view and/or edit a note, click on the comments icon Figure 41. Example: The comment icon indicates that there are three added notes The configuration notes are listed in the Configuration Note window.

  • Page 62: Apply Configuration

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Apply Configuration 8.10. Apply Configuration Before You Begin NOTE When you apply the configuration, any existing configuration is overwritten. Figure 43. Before you can apply the configuration, ensure that there is no active communication on the EtherCAT network where the Communicator is connected.

  • Page 63: To Use An Existing Configuration

    ® ™ To Use an Existing Configuration Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 8.11. To Use an Existing Configuration When you have configured a Communicator and want to use the same settings to configure additional Communicator, do the following. Procedure Figure 44.

  • Page 64: Plc Configuration

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP PLC Configuration 9. PLC Configuration 9.1. PLC Device Security IMPORTANT It is important to maintain the cybersecurity of the Communicator. Before connecting the Communicator to a PLC, ensure the PLC is configured and installed in accordance with the PLC supplier hardening guidelines.

  • Page 65: Canopen Over Ethercat (Coe) Objects

    ® ™ CANopen over EtherCAT (CoE) Objects Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 9.3. CANopen over EtherCAT (CoE) Objects "XXXX" in the table Name column is the process data offset value. Table 2. Product specific CANopen objects Index Obj.type Subindex Type Access PDO Mappable...
  • Page 66 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP CANopen over EtherCAT (CoE) Objects Index Obj.type Subindex Type Access PDO Mappable Name Value … UNSIGNED8 TxPDO Input byte XXXX Send process data, bytes 898 - 1023 UNSIGNED8 TxPDO Input byte 1024 Send process data, byte 1024 0x2008 RECORD...
  • Page 67 ® ™ CANopen over EtherCAT (CoE) Objects Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Index Obj.type Subindex Type Access PDO Mappable Name Value UNSIGNED8 Number of entries UNSIGNED8 RxPDO Output byte 0513 Receive process data, byte 513 … UNSIGNED8 RxPDO Output byte XXXX Receive process data, bytes 514 - 639 UNSIGNED8...

  • Page 68: Verify Operation

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Verify Operation 10. Verify Operation Before You Begin Ensure that the Communicator is connected to your PC, to a power supply and to the OT network. Installation (page 14). 10.1. Communicator Status Monitor On the Home page, you can get a quick overview of the network and the Communicator operating status.

  • Page 69: Status Symbols

    ® ™ Communicator Status Monitor Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Status Symbols Symbol Description Internal error has occurred, and operation cannot be guaranteed. Out of Specification. Check Function: • Initial state where non network components are started and configured. •...

  • Page 70: Communicator Led Indicators

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Communicator LED Indicators 10.2. Communicator LED Indicators This topic applies to different product variants for different networks. NOTE Before you can verify operation, you must configure the Communicator. Figure 47. Gateway status (A), Network connection (B)/(C) and Security switch (D) LED A - Gateway status Operation Status Description...
  • Page 71 ® ™ Communicator LED Indicators Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Connection to client device • LED B for product: ABC3313 PROFINET • LED C for product: ABC3300 PROFIBUS, ABC3361 EtherCAT, ABC3328 Modbus TCP Operation status Modbus TCP EtherCAT PROFIBUS PROFINET Red, three flash Expected Identification...

  • Page 72: Ethernet Led Indicators

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Ethernet LED Indicators 10.3. Ethernet LED Indicators Figure 48. LED A. Activity LED B. Not used LED A Function No link (or no power) Green Link established Green, flashing Activity LED B Function Not used Page 66 of 84...

  • Page 73: Maintenance

    ® ™ Maintenance Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 11. Maintenance 11.1. Action on Fatal Error Figure 49. System page, Action on fatal error menu A fatal error causes the Communicator firmware application to crash in an uncontrolled manner. You can configure how the Communicator should behave if a fatal error occurs. In the Action on fatal error menu, select one of the following settings: •...

  • Page 74: Configuration Port Ip Settings

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Configuration Port IP Settings 11.2. Configuration Port IP Settings On the System page you can change the IP address of the Communicator configuration port. Figure 50. System page, Configuration port settings Default Configuration Port IP settings Setting Default value IP address...

  • Page 75: Configuration File Handling

    ® ™ Configuration File Handling Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 11.3. Configuration File Handling 11.3.1. Export Configuration You can export the current configuration, to import and use the same settings to configure additional Communicator. Figure 51. Files & firmware page To export a configuration file: In Files &...

  • Page 76: Import Configuration

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Configuration File Handling 11.3.2. Import Configuration To easily configure multiple Communicator with the same settings, you can import a configuration file. Before You Begin The supported file format is .conf. Procedure Figure 52. Files & firmware page Import configuration file: On the Files &...

  • Page 77: Clear And Revert Configuration

    ® ™ Clear and Revert Configuration Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 11.4. Clear and Revert Configuration You can restore all settings in a configuration to the default settings. Procedure Figure 53. Files & firmware page To Clear the Configuration When you want to clear a configuration and return to the default settings.

  • Page 78: Firmware Management

    • the firmware is compatible with the Communicator hardware • the firmware is suited for the product • the officially HMS software signatures are valid • that the firmware file is not corrupt or damaged If the firmware file does not pass the validation, the firmware file is rejected and an error message appear.

  • Page 79: Update Firmware

    ® ™ Firmware Management Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 11.5.4. Update Firmware Before You Begin IMPORTANT To eliminate the risk of interference with plant operation, firmware update is only available when the Communicator is disconnected from the OT networks. Ensure to disconnect the Communicator from the OT networks.

  • Page 80: Change Language

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Change Language 11.6. Change Language Default language is English. To change the language of the Communicator built-in web interface: In the Communicator built-in web-interface header, click the Language icon Figure 56. Language menu Select a new language from the list.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    ® ™ Troubleshooting Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 12. Troubleshooting 12.1. Diagnostics 12.1.1. I/O Data On the Diagnostics, I/O data page you can monitor how the data flow between the EtherNet/IP Scanner side and the EtherCAT side, including any configured endian conversions. Figure 58.

  • Page 82: Event Log

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Diagnostics 12.1.2. Event Log Figure 59. Event log page example How To Analyze the Information The log follows the FIFO principle, first in and first out. The oldest (first) value is processed first. Time (d:hh:mm:ss.ms) The date and time when the event occurred.

  • Page 83: Led Status

    ® ™ Diagnostics Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP 12.1.3. LED Status On the Home page, you can remotely monitor the Communicator LED status. Figure 60. Home page NOTE The Communicator EtherCAT LED status indication is only available on product. For information about the LED indication, see Communicator LED Indicators (page 64).

  • Page 84: Reset To Factory Settings

    12.2. Reset to Factory Settings Before You Begin Factory reset will reset any on site made configuration changes and set the Communicator to the same state as leaving HMS production. Procedure To reset the Communicator: Disconnect the Communicator from power.
  • Page 85 ® ™ Reset to Factory Settings Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP While holding the reset button, reconnect the Communicator to power. Figure 63. Hold Reset button and reconnect power Release the reset button. The Communicator enters exception state. Reboot the Communicator. Result To Do Next To ensure that the Communicator built-in web-interface is synchronized.

  • Page 86: Firmware Upgrade Error Management

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Firmware Upgrade Error Management 12.3. Firmware Upgrade Error Management Before You Begin If the firmware update process is interrupted or if the power is lost during the update process, the Communicator goes into fallback mode. The last working firmware is still available on the flash, but it is not active.
  • Page 87 ® ™ Firmware Upgrade Error Management Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Leave the Communicator for 10 minutes. The Gateway status led indicator flashes red and green until the firmware upgrade is completed. Figure 67. Firmware upgrade LED indication Result The Communicator recover and return to normal operation.

  • Page 88: Support

    A zip file with the support files is downloaded to your PC. Create a Support Ticket On the HMS Networks home page, navigate to the Support main menu and click Support portal. In the Support portal, create a support ticket and upload the support package.

  • Page 89: End Product Life Cycle

    To avoid exposure of sensitive data, always perform a factory reset before decommissioning the equipment. Factory reset will reset any on site made configuration changes and set the Communicator to the same state as leaving HMS production. Reset to Factory Settings (page 78).

  • Page 90: Technical Data

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP Technical Data 14. Technical Data For complete technical specifications and regulatory compliance information, please visit www.hms-networks.com. 14.1. Technical Specifications Article identification ABC3361 Configuration connector RJ45 Communication connector RJ45 x 2 EtherNet/IP Scanner connector...

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