This section describes how to add a device on the protocol manager node.
The available Schneider Electric devices, as well as devices supplied with EDS files, are listed in the Hardware Catalog. These devices are supplied with predefined connection configurations. For other devices not listed in the catalog, use Generic slave device.
During each device declaration, EcoStruxure Machine Expert automatically:
oSets the network settings (IP address, subnet mask, gateway address) in accordance with the Industrial Ethernet scanner settings.
oSets a unique DHCP device name, normally compatible with the internal rules of the device (each DHCP device name must be unique).
oCreates predefined data exchanges for predefined devices.
NOTE: If the proposed DHCP device name is not compatible with the device, you may edit it.
To add a device on the protocol manager node, select the device in the Hardware Catalog, drag it to the Devices tree, and drop it on the Industrial Ethernet port node.
Once a device is added, it appears in the Network Manager or Ethernet Services tab. Refer to Adapting Network Planning and Device Identification.
When you use the Drag-and-Drop method, the devices are defined with the preferred protocol, if possible.
For more information on adding a device to your project, refer to:
• Using the Drag-and-drop Method
• Using the Contextual Menu or Plus Button
Add a Device with a Protocol Other Than the Preferred Protocol
When you use the Drag-and-Drop method:
oIf the device cannot be defined with the preferred protocol, the default supported protocol of the device is used instead.
oIf the preferred protocol is not set, a list appears to select the protocol to use.
To add a slave device with a protocol other than the preferred protocol, refer to Using the Contextual Menu or Plus Button.
For example, when you add an OTB1EODM9LP device, it is configured with Modbus TCP even if the preferred protocol is set to EtherNet/IP.
For devices that do not have key features but support TVDA, it is possible to declare them using a template. This imports additional elements to facilitate program writing.
Use this method for OsiSense XGCS, XUW, and Preventa XPSMCM devices.
To add a device from a template to the protocol manager, proceed as follows:
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In the Hardware Catalog, select the Device Template check box. |
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Select the device in the Hardware Catalog, drag it to the Devices tree, and drop it on the Industrial Ethernet port. |
For more information on adding a device to your project, refer to:
• Using the Drag-and-drop Method
• Using the Contextual Menu or Plus Button
To add a TCP/UDP device on the protocol manager node, select Generic TCP/UDP equipment in the Hardware Catalog, drag it to the Devices tree, and drop it on the Industrial Ethernet port node.
