To access a new controller, adapt the network settings of the controller to the network of your EcoStruxure Machine Expert PC. This chapter provides a step-by-step example.
This example shows the steps to access an LMC058 with IP address 192.168.1.33 from a PC with IP address 192.168.1.10 residing in subnet 255.255.255.0.
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Connect the controller directly to the PC running EcoStruxure Machine Expert or to the network of the PC using an Ethernet cable. |
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In EcoStruxure Machine Expert, open the Communication Settings view of the device editor. Result: The LMC058 controller will be included in the list. 
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To adapt the communication settings of the controller, right-click the controller in the Communication Settings list, and execute the command Edit communication settings... from the contextual menu. Result: The Edit communication settings dialog box opens. |
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In the Edit communication settings dialog box, enter a free IP address available in your network. When configuring IP addresses, refer to the hazard message below. |
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Click OK to confirm the Edit communication settings dialog box. |
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In the Communication Settings view, connect to the controller. |
Carefully manage the IP addresses because each device on the network requires a unique address. Having multiple devices with the same IP address can cause unintended operation of your network and associated equipment.
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oVerify that all devices have unique addresses. oObtain your IP address from your system administrator. oConfirm that the device’s IP address is unique before placing the system into service. oDo not assign the same IP address to any other equipment on the network. oUpdate the IP address after cloning any application that includes Ethernet communications to a unique address. |
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Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage. |
NOTE: Some controllers support a parameter that helps to prevent them from being remotely accessed (RemoteCommunicationAccess parameter of the LMC •0•C controllers.
