GE Fanuc GE9030 via TCP/IP - Hardware Setup

Set up the IP address on the 9030 Ethernet module.

Hints and Tips

• The 9030 PLCs have an AAUI (Apple Attachment Unit Interface). A transceiver will be needed to connect to other standards (such as Thin Ethernet).

• The transceiver module requires a Signal Quality Error (SQE) test - also known as a heartbeat. Make sure your Ethernet transceiver is set with the SQE test enabled.

• The 9030 PLC CPU can support only one incoming network reference through the Ethernet Interface at a time. Also, the 9030 PLC CPU can support only one programmer connection at a time through either the Ethernet interface or the serial ports. These restrictions will be removed in futures upgrades of the PLC and/or Ethernet Interface.

Plant SCADA Computer Setup

It is recommended that you setup your specific Ethernet card as required and confirm basic network communications before proceeding with the communications configuration for the TCPIP driver. Refer to the documentation accompanying your hardware for instructions.

Note: You must also setup the TCP/IP protocol on your Plant SCADA computer.