Instructions
Table Of Contents
- 1 Preface
- 2 Safety
- 3 Preparation
- 4 About Anybus Communicator
- 5 Installation
- 6 Configuration Quick Guide
- 7 Communicator Configuration
- 7.1 Connecting the Communicator
- 7.2 Access the Built-In Web Interface From HMS IPconfig
- 7.3 Access the Built-In Web Interface From a Web Browser
- 7.4 Communicator Built-In Web Interface Overview
- 7.5 General Subnetwork Settings
- 7.6 About Transaction Templates
- 7.7 Build Transaction Templates
- 7.8 Nodes and Transactions
- 7.9 High Level Network Settings
- 7.10 Naming the Host
- 7.11 Station Name
- 7.12 I/O Data Map
- 7.13 Apply Configuration
- 7.14 Use an Existing Configuration
- 8 PLC Configuration
- 9 Verify Operation
- 10 Use Cases
- 11 Maintenance
- 12 Troubleshooting
- 13 Technical Data
- A Reference Guides
Preparation
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3 Preparation
3.1 Cabling
Have the following cables available:
• Ethernet cable for configuration
• Ethernet cable for connecting to the high level network
• Power cable
3.2 System Requirements
3.2.1 Supported Operating Systems
Operating System Description
Windows 7 SP1, 32-bit Windows 7 32-bit with Service Pack 1
Windows 7 SP1, 64-bit Windows 7 64-bit with Service Pack 1
Windows 10 64-bit Windows 10 64-bit
3.2.2 Supported Web Browsers
The Communicator built-in web interface can be accessed from the following standard web
browsers.
• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox
3.3 Tools
Have the following tools available:
• Flat-head screwdriver, size 5.5 mm
Needed when removing the Communicator from DIN-rail.
• Flat-head screwdriver, size 3 mm
Needed when connecting the cables to the 7-pin connector.
3.4 Support and Resources
For additional documentation and software downloads, FAQs, troubleshooting guides and
technical support, please visit www.anybus.com/support.
Have the product article number available, to search for the product specific support web page. You find
the product article number on the product cover.
Anybus
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User Manual
SCM-1202-176 1.0 en-US