TCP/IP Ethernet Communications for the Series 90 -70 PLC User’s Manual - January 1996

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TCP/IP Ethernet Communications for the Series 90-70 PLC User’s Manual provides guidance for understanding and using GE Fanuc TCP/IP Ethernet communications, including the Ethernet Interface and the GEnet System Manager. It covers how to install and power up the interface, configure a Series 90-70 Ethernet station, and implement ladder programming communications requests. The manual also includes station manager supervisory access and troubleshooting procedures. Appendices supply a glossary, port and soft switch details, system files, error codes, forms, and instructions for assigning IP and MAC addresses.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages268

Reading Time11 h 15 min

AccessFree to download

Chapter 1 Introduction

The Ethernet Communications System

The Ethernet Interface

The GEnet System Manager (GSM)

How to Make it Work

Quick Guide to the Manual

Chapter 2 Installing the Ethernet Interface

Ethernet Interface Hardware Overview

Board Indicators

Restart Button

Battery

Serial Port

AUI (Transceiver) Port

Default Station Address Label

Serial Number Label

Procedure 1: Installing the Ethernet Controller Board in the PLC

Procedure 2: Verifying Proper Power-Up of the Ethernet Interface

Using the GSM "Access Station Manager" Function

States of the Ethernet Interface

GE Fanuc Automation Programmable Control Products TCP/IP Ethernet Communications for the Series 90􀀁 -70 PLC User’s Manual GFK-1004B January 1996 GFL–002 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes as Used in this Publication Warning Warning notices are used in this publication to emphasize that hazardous voltages, currents, temperatures, or other conditions that could cause personal injury exist in this equipment or maybe associated with its use. In situations where inattention could cause either personal injury or damage to equipment, a Warning notice is used. Caution Caution notices are used where equipment might be damaged if care isnot taken. Note Notes merely call attention to information that is especially significant to understanding and operating the equipment. This document is based on information available atthe time of its publication. While efforts have been made to be accurate, the information contained herein does not purport to cover all details or variations in hardware or software, nor to provide for every possible contingency in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Features may be described herein which are not present in all hardware and software systems. GE Fanuc Automation assumes no obligation of notice to holders ofthis document with respect to changes subsequently made. GE Fanuc Automation makes no representation or warranty, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, sufficiency, or usefulness of the information contained herein. No warranties of merchantability or fitness for purposeshall apply. The following are trademarks of GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc. Alarm Master CIMPLICITY CIMPLICITY PowerTRACCIMPLICITY 90–ADS CIMSTAR Field Control GEnet Genius Genius PowerTRAC Helpmate Logicmaster Modelmaster ProLoop PROMACRO Series Five Series 90 Series One Series Six Series Three VuMaster Workmaster Copyright 1994-1996 GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved Preface Content of this Manual Chapter 1. Introduction: Discusses the TCP/IP Ethernet Interface, the communications software, and the GEnet System Manager. Chapter 2. Installing the TCP/IP Ethernet Interface: Describes the basic features of the TCP/IP Ethernet Interface, the installation and power-up of the Interface, and a procedure for the initial checkout of the Interface on your Ethernet cable. Chapter 3. The GEnet System Manager-Station Configuration: Describes the installation and operation of the GEnet System Manager and how to configure a Series 90-70 PLC Ethernet Station. Chapter 4. Programming Communications Requests: Describes the ladder programming necessary for communications between PLCs. Chapter 5. The Station Manager: Describes how to use the Station Manager to pro vide on-line supervisory access to the TCP/IP Ethernet Interface. Chapter 6. Troubleshooting: Describes troubleshooting and problem isolation for the TCP/IPEthernet Interface. Appendix A. Glossary of Terms Appendix B. CommunicationsPort Characteristics Appendix C. Soft Switch Parameters Appendix D. DOS System Files Appendix E. Data Link Error Codes Appendix F. Forms Appendix G. Assigning IP and MAC Addresses Appendix H Sample Ladder Program GFK-1004B TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual – January 1996 iii Preface Related Publications GFK-0262 GFK-0263 GFK-0265 GFK-1029 GFK-0870 GFK-1026 GFK-1063 GFK-1186 GFK-1084 Series 90􀀁 -70 Programmable Controller Installation and Operation Logicmaster 90􀀁 Programming Software User’s Manual Logicmaster 90􀀁 Programming Software Reference Manual Logicmaster 90􀀁 -70-Ethernet TCP/IP User’s Manual Host Communications Toolkit for C/C++ Applications User’s Manual Host Communications Drivers for Microsoft􀁛 Windows 􀀁 User’s Manual Host Communications Toolkit for Visual Basic􀀁 Applications User’s Manual TCP/IP Eth

FAQs

What topics are covered in Chapter 1 of the TCP/IP Ethernet Communications manual?

Chapter 1 introduces the Ethernet communications system, the Ethernet interface, the GEnet System Manager (GSM), how to make the system work, and provides a quick guide to the manual.

How does the manual guide installation of the TCP/IP Ethernet interface?

It describes Ethernet interface hardware, key indicators and components, and includes Installation Procedure 1 for installing the Ethernet controller board and Procedure 2 for verifying proper power-up.

What troubleshooting support does the manual provide?

Chapter 6 covers troubleshooting and problem isolation for the TCP/IP Ethernet interface to help identify and resolve communication issues.

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