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4. Setup and network configuration
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-IRT Repeater can be configured and integrated into your system using one of
the following two access methods:
- PROFINET IO controller setup with GSDML file
- FreeCon CFG tool from Weidmüller
Once a valid IP address has been assigned, you can also access and configure the device via a web browser.
Please note that the factory setting for the IP address is 0.0.0.0 in accordance with the PROFINET
specification and therefore must be changed before you can access the FreeCon Active PROFINET-IRT
Repeater via a web browser.
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-IRT Repeater must have a valid TCP/IP configuration in order to guarantee
proper functioning in the network.
4.1 Setup using GSDML file
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-IRT Repeater is generally installed in a system by integrating its GSDML file
into the PLC configuration. The GSDML file and a BMP icon for the Repeater are archived on the Repeater
itself (in the Fca-pir-cop.zip compressed file). As described in Section 4.3 below, these files can be
downloaded via the Repeater's web interface.
Make sure that the version saved on the FreeCon Active PROFINET-IRT Repeater is up-to-date. The current
version of the GSDML file can be downloaded from the Weidmüller website www.weidmueller.com.
The GSDML file defines the parameters and configurable settings for the Repeater. It is used by the PLC
configuration software for the configuration and integration of the Repeater into the whole system.
Before you access the extended diagnostic settings, you need to import the GSDML file and integrate it into
your system topology. The necessary procedure depends on the PLC configuration software used.
4.2 Setup using Weidmüller FreeCon CFG
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-IRT Repeater can also be configured using the "FreeCon CFG" software.
This software, which you can download for free from the Weidmüller website, searches the Ethernet and
displays all the FreeCon Active PROFINET-IRT Repeaters found. The program can access the settings for all
devices on the network via UDP on port 3250.
Carry out the following steps to run the service program:
1 Connect the PushPull Power plug-in connector to the power port on the FreeCon Active PROFINET-IRT
Repeater.
2 Connect the PushPull data push-in connector to the data port of the FreeCon Active PROFINET-IRT
Repeater.
3 Start "FreeCON CFG.exe" on your PC (the PC must be connected to the same network).
4 Click on the "Scan" button to search for Weidmüller devices.