Accessing New Controllers

Overview

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.

Example

This example shows the steps to access an M262 with IP address 192.168.1.33 from a PC with IP address 192.168.1.10 residing in subnet 255.255.255.0.

Step

Action

1

Connect the controller directly to the PC running EcoStruxure Machine Expert or to the network of the PC using an Ethernet cable.

2

In EcoStruxure Machine Expert, open the Communication Settings view of the device editor.

Result: The M262 controller will be included in the list.

3

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.

4

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.

5

Click OK to confirm the Edit communication settings dialog box.

6

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.

 WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
  • Verify that all devices have unique addresses.
  • Obtain your IP address from your system administrator.
  • Confirm that the device’s IP address is unique before placing the system into service.
  • Do not assign the same IP address to any other equipment on the network.
  • Update the IP address after cloning any application that includes Ethernet communications to a unique address.
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.