Trigger Over EtherNet/IP

To configure the In-Sight 2000 vision sensor for triggering over EtherNet/IP:

  1. Log on to the vision sensor.
  2. In the Set Up Image step, set the Trigger Type to Industrial Ethernet.
  3. In the Communication step:

    1. In the Communications group box, press the Add Device button.
    2. In the Device Setup group box, from the Device drop-down list, select PLC/Motion Controller.
    3. From the Manufacturer drop-down list, select the PLC/MC manufacturer. If your PLC/MC manufacturer is not listed, choose Other.
    4. From the Protocol drop-down list, select your communication protocol. The communication protocols listed are contingent upon the Manufacturer selection.
    5. Press the OK button.
  4. Place the In-Sight vision sensor Online.

  5. In the I/O assembly tags on the PLC, set the Trigger Enable bit high, and then set the Trigger bit high to trigger (referenced bits are highlighted in yellow).