Configure data source access for PI Connector for EtherNet/IP

PI Connector for EtherNet/IP acts as an adapter and accepts connections from scanners to process explicit and implicit messages. To establish communications over an EtherNet/IP network, configure the EtherNet/IP compliant device so that it can establish communication with the connector according to the manufactuers guidance.

Rockwell devices that support configuration using the RSLogix 5000 configuration tool can use the following steps to add the controller and its scanner or bridge, and the module and drive to the I/O configuration.

1. Add the controller to the I/O configuration. In the Control Organizer pane, right-click the I/O Configuration folder, and then click New Module.

   The Select Module window opens.

2. Add the scanner or bridge.

   1. Select the EtherNet/IP scanner or bridge used by your controller, and then select the major revision of its firmware in the Major Revision field.

      The New Module window opens.

   2. Configure the module settings.

      • Name

        Name for the module.

      • Module

        Description of the module.

      • Slot

        The slot number where the module resides in the rack.

      • Revision

        Revision information for your module.

      • IP Address or Host Name

        IP address or host name of the bridge.

      • Electronic Keying

        Keying option for your module.

3. Click OK to save.

   The bridge is now configured for the EtherNet/IP network, and is listed in the I/O Configuration folder.

4. Add the module and drive to the I/O configuration.

   1. In the Control Organizer pane, right-click the bridge, and then click New Module.

      The Select Module window opens.

   2. Select CIP MODULE (Generic CIP Module) for the module type, and then click OK to close the window.

   3. Configure the Control Organizer settings, and then click OK to save.

      • Name

        Required: A name for the module. This name must be unique.

      • Description

        Description of the module.

      • Comm Format

        The communication format for the module.

      • IP Address or Host Name

        The IP address or host name of the server running the PI Connector for Ethernet/IP.

      • Input Instance

        The input connection point for the primary connection.

      • Input Size

        The size of the input assembly.

      • Output Instance

        The output connection point for the primary connection.

      • Output size

        The size of the output assembly.

      • Configuration Instance

        The target of the connection.

      The Module Properties window opens.

   4. Configure the Module Properties settings, and then click OK.

      • Requested Packet Interval (RPI)

        The connection update rate, in milliseconds. Specifies the minimum rate of transmission. PI Connector for EtherNet/IP supports update rates between 1 and 750 milliseconds.

      • Inhibit Module

        Enable or disable the ability to connect to the module.

      • Major Fault on Controller if Connection Fails While in Run Mode

        If enabled, failure to connect to this module causes a major fault on the controller.

5. Save the file and download it to the controller. Click Select Communication > Download.