EtherNet/IP PLC Configuration
Cognex Designer supports EtherNet/IP, an application level protocol based on the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP).
EtherNet/IP provides an extensive range of messaging options and services for the transfer of data and I/O over Ethernet. All devices on an EtherNet/IP network present their data to the network as a series of data values called attributes. Attributes can be grouped with other related data values into sets, these are called Assemblies.
Enabling EtherNet/IP involves the following main steps:
- Make sure you have the Rockwell Software tool on your machine.
- Set up the Rockwell Software tool so that it recognizes your vision system.
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Install the Electronic Data Sheets (EDS) for the Cognex Communication Card and the Cognex Vision Controller.
Go to: Programs->Rockwell Software-> RSLinx->Tools->EDS Hardware Install Tool.
The EDS files are located at: C:\Program Files\Cognex\VisionPro\ffp\eds.