Pepperl+Fuchs WCS Series User Manual

2020-01
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WCS* Read Head Position Encoding System
EtherNet/IP Interface (LS5xx*)
7.3 Software Configuration
The read head communicates with the control panel (e.g., PLC) via EtherNet/IP, an object-ori-
ented fieldbus system for exchanging data between nodes based on Ethernet communications.
The read head is integrated into the network via an EDS file (electronic datasheet) with a proj-
ect planning tool such as RSLOGIX5000. The EDS file contains all information about device-
specific parameters and operating modes.
Setting the IP address
The read head is delivered in DHCP mode and waits for an address assignment from the con-
trol panel.
The following section describes the process of assigning an address via the BOOT/DHCP
Server from Rockwell Automation as an example.
1. Connect the read head with the DHCP server.
2. Start the BOOT/DHCP server software.
3. Enter the following data in the Network Settings menu:
- Subnet Mask "255.255.255.0"
- Gateway "192.168.1.1"
- The remaining fields are not filled in.
4. Switch on the supply voltage to the read head.
Note
Downloading the EDS file
You can find the relevant EDS file in the Software section of the product detail page for the
device.
To access the product detail page for the device, go to http://www.pepperl-fuchs.com and type
e.g., the product description or the item number into the search function.

Pepperl+Fuchs WCS Series Specifications

General

Brand	Pepperl+Fuchs
Model	WCS Series
Category	Media Converter
Language	English